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选择性必修四 Unit 1
选拔卷
（考试时间：75分钟 试卷满分：100分）
第一部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Troubleshooting: Unable to install the supplied software on a computer
The software supplied with a camera, camcorder (a portable video camera) or personal audio device
may not install for the following reasons:
1. The software may not be compatible with the computer operating system.
2. The computer does not meet the minimum system requirements for installing the software.
3. Another application or utility is running in the background of the computer and interfering with the
installation.
4. Antivirus or spyware software is preventing installation.
Follow the steps below to troubleshoot this issue.
1. Check the instruction manual to determine the minimum system requirements and operating system
supported by the software. Instructions for your product are usually available online.
2. Check the specifications of the computer to ensure it meets the minimum system requirements and
operating system supported by the software.
3. Download and install all available updates for the computer and software. Software and driver
updates for your product are usually available online.
NOTE: An install utility is an application used to assist with the installation of other software. If an
install utility is available, follow the online instructions to properly download and install it.
4. Temporarily disable any antivirus or spyware software.
5. Close any software applications or other unnecessary utilities that may be running on the computer.
6. Attempt to install the software and follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: If the software was designed to use an older version of the Windows operating system than what is
currently installed on the computer, you can try installing using the compatibility mode.
7. If the software will still not be installed, try installing it using the Safe Mode of the computer as
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IMPORTANT: Some bundled software requires the product to be connected to the computer during
the installation process. If your software requires the product to be connected during installation, these
steps will not work and should be disregarded.
1. Copy the software to a folder on the computer hard drive.
2. Turn off the computer
3. Start the computer in the Safe Mode.
4. Locate the folder on the computer hard drive where you copied the contents of the installation CD.
5. Click the INSTALL.EXE or SETUP.EXE icon to begin the software installation.
6. Restart the computer
1. Which of the following may be a reason for the failure of the installation of the supplied software?
A. The software is incompatible with the computer operating system.
B. The computer is using the latest Windows operating system.
C. The maximum system requirements are not met for the software.
D. The antivirus software is not running in the background.
2. When you are installing software designed for an older version of the Window operating system, what
could be done?
A. You could temporarily disable any running software applications.
B. You could follow the on-screen instructions.
C. You could try installing it using the Safe Mode.
D. You could switch to the compatibility mode.
3. As is listed in the passage, ______ seems to be the last step which may help troubleshoot the installation
problem.
A. using the Safe Mode of the computer B. turning off and restarting the computer
C. connecting the product to the computer D. copying the software to a folder on the hard drive
B
Last Thursday, the world’s first self-driving, electric container (集装箱) ship made its first trip to Oslo,
Norway. The ship’s owners aim to cut pollution by moving large amounts of products by water on the
southern coast of Norway instead of by truck.
The ship, called Yara Birkeland, is owned by Yara, a company that makes fertilizer (化肥). The
更多资料添加微信号：hiknow_007 淘宝搜索店铺：乐知课堂company wanted to develop a zero-pollution ship that was completely autonomous (self-driving). Yara
worked with a ship-building company called Vard and the technology company Kongsberg to develop the
ship. The company says that in the future everything will be done completely by machine.
The Yara Birkeland is a container ship, able to carry 120 large containers like those pulled by trucks.
But the ship is fully electric and is powered by clean batteries (电池). The company says the ship has
roughly as many batteries as 100 electric cars. The electricity that will be used to recharge the batteries is
produced by water power, so there’s no pollution at all.
On November 18, the boat traveled from Horten to Oslo, making its first trip ever. But the Yara
Birkeland won’t usually be going to Oslo, and it won’t be traveling far, either. It will travel a regular route
from Yara’s factory in Porsgrunn up to the port in Brevik, covering a distance of about 8.7 miles. Yara
normally uses trucks to move fertilizer between these locations.
Now, with the Yara Birkeland moving huge amounts of fertilizer by water, the company expects to cut
out 40,000 yearly trips by oil-powered trucks. That will prevent about 2,204,620 pounds of carbon from
being let out every year.
In the future, as an autonomous ship, the Yara Birkeland is expected to operate without any human
control. Yara plans to spend the next two years training and testing the ship. But, as with many autonomous
cars, the ship will continue to have humans watching out even once the ship is driving by itself.
4. What do the first two paragraphs tell us about Yara?
A. It aims for green transportation.
B. It makes money by building ships.
C. It uses machines to do everything.
D. It’s an information technology company.
5. What does the author mainly want to tell us in paragraph 3?
A. Why ships are better than trucks.
B. How large and powerful the ship is.
C. What makes the ship pollution-free.
D. What special batteries the ship uses.
6. What will be a regular Practice of Yara in the future?
A. Moving goods from Horten to Oslo by road.
B. Moving goods from Horten to Oslo by water.
C. Moving goods from Porsgrunn to Brevik by road.
更多资料添加微信号：hiknow_007 淘宝搜索店铺：乐知课堂D. Moving goods from Porsgrunn to Brevik by water.
7. What is the best title for the text?
A. Humans Are Not Needed in Future Shipping
B. Self-driving Is Not Limited to Cars Any More
C. Electric, Self- driving Container Ship Sets off
D. Shipping Goods with Less Pollution Is Possible
C
In Austin, Texas, a construction technology company, ICON, claims to have America’s first 3D-printed
homes for sale. Partnering with Kansas City developer 3Strands, the company is building two-to-four-
bedroom homes in Austin, the Texas capital.
The 3D-printing construction technology can “precisely(精确地) control the deposition on concrete
over a large print area”, so it can build a house in weeks, the company said.
In the US, the first 3D-printed housing community will be built in Rancho Mirage, a desert city in
California, according to developer Palari. It covers 5 acres, includes 15 houses and is set for completion by
next spring. Each house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms on a 10,000-square-foot lot with a
swimming pool and deck only for $595,000.
All the houses will be made from 3D-printed panels by Mighty Buildings, an Oakland, California-
based construction technology company. The company uses panelized technology, called the “Mighty Kit
System”, to print a “stone-like” material. Unlike ICON, which works on the building site, Mighty Buildings
ships the panels to the site, where they are assembled(聚集).
The houses in the Rancho Mirage project, which always cost three to six months using traditional
methods, will take a month to install, Palari CEO Basil Starr told the Los Angeles Times. A typical project
of this scale would take around three years, but they are planning for no more than a year and a half, he
said.
The pre-sale campaign started in late February and sold out within days, said Starr, adding that most of
the buyers were people with practical knowledge or understanding of this kind of technology and a passion
for sustainability.
Apart from the construction speed, the companies also stress that 3D printing is more eco-friendly
than traditional building methods because 3D printers produce the precise amount of material, while
building wood-frame houses will result in construction waste ending up in landfills.
更多资料添加微信号：hiknow_007 淘宝搜索店铺：乐知课堂The 3D-printing technology also provides “safer” houses that are designed to withstand fire, flood,
wind and other natural disasters better than conventionally built houses, according to ICON.
8. What are the main features of the 3D-printed houses according to the passage?
A. Affordable , eco-friendly and safe. B. Cheap ,comfortable and eco-friendly.
C. Time-saving , safe and practical. D. Practical , comfortable and cheap.
9. From the passage, which of the following statements is True ?
A. ICON will work together with developer Palari to build the first 3D-printed housing community .
B. The 3D-printed houses are popular with all citizens.
C. Both ICON and Mighty Buildings will transport the printed materials to the building sites.
D. 3D-printing will help save building materials.
10. What is the attitude of the author to the 3D-printing construction technology?
A. Neutral. B. Positive.
C. Negative. D. Unconcerned.
11. The author writes the text to tell readers ________.
A. the 3D-printed houses are much better than traditional ones
B. the 3D-printing technology is widely used
C. 3D-printing construction technology companies
D. 3D-printing technology used in construction
D
Why texting harms your IQ
The regular use of text messages and e-mails can lower the IQ more than twice as much as smoking
marijuana (大麻). That is the statement of researchers who have found that tapping away on a mobile
phone or computer keypad or checking for electronic messages temporarily knocks up to 10 points off the
user’s IQ. This rate of decline in intelligence compares unfavorably with the four-point drop in IQ
associated with smoking marijuana, according to British researchers, who have described the phenomenon
of improved stupidity as “infomania”. The research conducted by Hewlett Packard, the technology
company, has concluded that it is mainly a problem for adult workers, especially men.
It is concluded that too much use of modern technology can damage a person’s mind. It can cause a
constant distraction of “always on” technology when employees should be concentrating on what they are
paid to do. Infomania means that they lose concentration as their minds remain fixed in an almost
更多资料添加微信号：hiknow_007 淘宝搜索店铺：乐知课堂permanent state of readiness to react to technology instead of focusing on the task in hand. The report also
added that, in a long term, the brain will be considerably shaped by what we do to it and by the experience
of daily life. At a microcellular level, the complex networks of nerve cells that make up parts of the brain
actually change in response to certain experiences.
Too much use of modern technology can be damaging not only to a person’s mind, but to their social
relationship. 1100 adults were interviewed during the research. More than 62 per cent of them admitted that
they were addicted to checking their e-mails and text messages so often that they scrutinized work-related
ones even when at home or on holiday. Half said that they always responded immediately to an email and
will even interrupt a meeting to do so. It is concluded that infomania is increasing stress and anxiety and
affecting one’s characteristics. Nine out of ten thought that colleagues who answered e-mails or messages
during a face-to-face meeting were extremely rude.
The effects on IQ were studied by Dr. Glenn Wilson, a psychologist at University of London. “This is
a very real and widespread phenomenon,” he said. “We have found that infomania will damage a worker’s
performance by reducing their mental sharpness and changing their social life. Companies should
encourage a more balanced and appropriate way of working.”
12. We can learn from the passage that “infomania” ______.
A. has a positive influence on one’s IQ
B. results in the change of part of the brain
C. lies in the problem of lack of concentration
D. is caused by too much use of modern technology
13. The research mentioned in the passage is most probably about ______.
A. the important function of advanced technology
B. the damage to one’s brain done by unhealthy habits
C. the relevance between IQ and use of modern technology
D. the relationship between intelligence and working effectiveness
14. The underlined word “scrutinized” probably means “______”.
A. examined carefully B. copied patiently
C. corrected quickly D. admitted freely
15. Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?
CP: Central Point P: Point Sp: Sub-point (次要点) C: Conclusion
A. B.
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第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为
多余选项。
In today’s world, technology is a part of daily life. In order to keep civilization hand in hand with
technological advances, and to understand the connected future they will have, children in schools have to
be taught technical skills. But how can teachers integrate(使……融入)technology into their classroom?
Here are a couple of ways.
Teach acceptance of connected learning. In the information age, it’s only right to teach kids how to
jump at connected learning.____16____For example, a tablet PC could be used in art class to draw pictures
or even signs for the school.
Use a video chat system to teleconference. The idea of pen pals can be strengthened by video chat
systems.____17____In this situation, children will learn how to share experiences and build new
relationships from a distance. Teleconferencing is a great way to teach children about teleconferencing
etiquette(礼仪).____18____
Develop a class wiki or blog. In order to help get your students active in class lessons, you can use a
blog or wiki to make them comment on lessons, topics and current events. Students should also be allowed
to create new posts about news or their thoughts.____19____
Create a podcast(播客)for your class. Technology is always about being seen.____20____It can also
be used to be heard. With a classroom podcast, you can read passages from a textbook or a novel or
schedule discussions on a certain topic that’s in line with your curriculum. This will teach broadcasting
skills, speaking skills and critical thinking skills.
A. This includes using technology as a tool or a way to learn new concepts.
B. You can also upload videos to a private channel.
C. These systems can also be used to connect with students from other classroom that are far away.
D. This will show them how to solve complex math problems.
E. This is a great way to improve creative writing.
F. However, it’s wrong to think it’s only about being seen.
G. For example, you can teach children when it’s alright to connect and how to act when on camera.
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第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选
项。
One afternoon in January in 1998, Susan Sharp, 43, and her 8-year-old son David, were walking across an
icy square, when Susan’s cane(手杖) slipped on the ice. Her face___17___first into the mud.
David___18___her mother’s side, “Are you all right, Mom”___19___, Susan pulled herself up, “I’m okay,
Honey,” she said.
Susan was falling more___20___since she had trouble walking. Every inch of ice was a___21___danger
for her. “I wish I could do something,” the boy thought. David, too, was having___22___of his own. The
boy had a speech problem, so at school he talked___23___.
One day, David’s teacher announced a___24___homework. “Each of you is going to come up with
an___25___,” she said. This was for “INVENT AMERICA”, a national competition to encourage creativity
in children.
An idea___26___David one evening. If only his mother’s cane didn’t slip on the ice. “What if
I___27___your cane to a nail coming out of the bottom” he asked his mother.
“___28___the sharp end would scratch(划破) floors,” Susan said.
“No, Mom, I___29___make it like a ball-point pen. You take your hand off the button and
the___30___returns back up.” Hours later the cane was finished. David and his father___31___as Susan
used it to walk 50 feet about the___32___. Happily Susan cried out, “It___33___!”
In July 1999, David was___34___national winner for the “INVENT AMERICA”. David began to
make public appearance. Thus he was forced to communicate___35___. Today, David is nearly free of his
speech problem, and his___36___is becoming well accepted.
17. A. fell B. touched C. lay D. dropped
18. A. stood by B. rushed to C. looked at D. ran around
19. A. Firmly B. Easily C. Quickly D. Shakily
20. A. slowly B. frequently C. freely D. heavily
21. A. hiding B. certainly C. possible D. waiting
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23. A. few B. little C. much D. more
24. A. useful B. strange C. common D. special
25. A. appearance B. invention C. experience D. experiment
26. A. reminded B. encouraged C. occurred D. hit
27. A. fastened B. stuck C. fixed D. tied
28. A. So B. And C. For D. But
29. A. might B. would C. did D. need
30. A. pen B. hand C. cane D. nail
31. A. watched B. supported C. noticed D. helped
32. A. street B. ice C. yard D. square
33. A. works B. operates C. succeeds D. helps
34. A. declared B. received C. won D. praised
35. A. more slowly B. more carefully C. more clearly D. faster
36. A. cane B. mother C. speech D. story
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Spending a bunch of time hanging around the streets, you might be faced with one common problem
____37____ everyone experiences at least once, finding a toilet!
By day, we can find a solution, like using restaurant toilets or even turning ____38____ the local
shops for help in emergency situations, if there is no public toilet around. However, especially after
midnight, people may have to embarrass ____39____ (they) by urinating (小便) on street corners with
the absence of an ____40____ (access) bathroom. In the morning, it is easy to see that shop owners are
left ____41____ (clean) the front of their stores, suffering from smelly smell.
You might even have dreamed about a toilet, appearing over in the corner suddenly, exactly like the
pop-up toilet Urilift does. The Urilift can solve this problem for all ____42____ (gender). It is recessed
(嵌入式的), so men can step into the structure ____43____ (get) some privacy. Urilady is a single room
for the ladies. During the day, all ____44____ (lower) below street level for a nice and clean look. When it
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lift to sidewalk level in about two minutes. Sounds magical? Plus, a self-cleaning technology is another
feature. ____46____ (undoubted), finding a free toilet which rises from the ground is a pretty great option
for any kind of emergency bathroom needs.
第三部分 写作（满分20分）
46. 假定你是新华中学学生李华，你的英国好友Sansa了解到中国的5G技术世界领先，她对此很感
兴趣，给你发电子邮件，希望你给她介绍一下关于5G技术的相关信息。现请你回复该邮件，内容
包括：
1. 5G网络在中国刚起步；
2. 5G会催生许多新的机遇和挑战；
3．政府非常支持5G技术，正促使硬件、软件、网络建设大力发展。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：5G网络5G network；网络建设network construction
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