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Unit 4 Fun with science
Ⅰ.重点单词
1 ． twinkle vi.____________________________ n ．
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2．____________ adj.裸露的；无遮盖的
3．blend n．________________ vt.____________ vi.____________
4．____________ n．立足点；立足处
5．____________ n．肥胖
6．____________ adj.认知的
7．bloodstream n．________________________
8．____________ n．神经；(pl.)神经质，神经紧张；勇气，气魄
9．____________ n．移植；移植器官 vt.移植(器官)
10．vaccine n．____________
11．malnutrition n．____________
12．droplet n．____________
13．____________ vt.测定(整套基因或分子成分的)序列；按顺序排列n.顺序，次序；一系
列，一连串
14．____________ adj.相像 adv.十分相像地；两者都，同样地
15．____________ vi.& vt.融化，(使)熔化；软化，变得温柔
16．____________ n．奇迹，不平凡的事；极好的例子，精品
17．vapour (AmE vapor)n.____________
18．____________ n．湿度；高温潮湿
19．carpenter n．____________
20．____________ vt.& vi. (使)加强，增强
21．____________ adj.稳定的；匀速的；平稳的，稳固的→steadily adv.稳定地；平稳地
22．dense adj.密集的→____________ n．密度；密集，稠密
23．____________ adj.香的，芳香的→fragrance n．香气
24．isolate v．(使)隔离→____________ n．隔离；孤独，孤立状态
25．____________ vt.注射；增加→injection n．注射
26．____________ vt.积累vi.逐渐增加→accumulation n．积累
27．____________ vt.& vi.抵制；反抗；抵挡→resistance n．抵制；反对；抗拒→__________ adj.抵制的；有抵抗力的
Ⅱ.核心短语
1．the naked eye________________________
2．________________________适应；与……合得来
3．________________________抵消，对消
4．be inset into________________________
5．________________________构成
6．________________________使显露/暴露于；使……接触
Ⅲ.经典句型
1．otherwise引起的含蓄虚拟句
After many failed attempts，he attached his camera to a microscope and set up his equipment
outside，otherwise the snowflakes __________________________________ quickly.
在多次尝试失败后，他将相机连接到显微镜上，并将设备安装在室外，否则雪花会很快融化。
2．but for引起的含蓄虚拟句
But for Bentley’s tireless work，we ________________________ that every single snowflake is
unique.
要不是本特利不知疲倦的工作，我们不会知道每一片雪花都是独一无二的。
3．the＋序数词＋n.＋to do sth
In the 17th century，French physicist Guillaume Amontons drafted laws about it，which became
______________________________________.
在17世纪，法国物理学家纪尧姆·阿蒙东起草了相关法律，它成为第一个有记载出版的摩擦
定律。
4．have sb doing sth 使某人处于做某事的状态
Currently，bionics ____________________________________________ the natural world for
original ideas to stimulate their creativity.
目前，仿生学促使科学家们急切地在自然界中寻找独到的想法，以激发他们的创造力。
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Chances are that you’ve seen a movie or played a video game that contains a cyborg(半人半机器
的生物)．These half-man-half-machine beings have been a vision of many creative writers.But it
seems that some people can’t wait for the future to arrive.
At the Body Hacking Conference in 2017，held in Texas，US，hundreds of science fiction fans
from all over the world gathered to show off their body hacks.Rob Spence,45，had his right eye
removed after an accident.Soon after ， he decided to replace it with something moreinteresting.“The minute I learned that I was losing my eye，I began researching how I could turn
it into a camera，” he told Wired.
This is an extreme example，and body hacking doesn’t always take things so far.For example，
around the world，many people are choosing to get NFC chips implanted in their hands.This is the
same technology as used in smartphones，and it allows users to pay for things or even unlock their
cars just by using their fingertips.The chip is the same size as a grain of rice and can be fixed and
removed easily without much pain.
Hannes Sjoblad，founder of a Swedish body hacking group，believes that these implants are just
the natural next step for smart technology that is already in wide use，such as smartwatches.
“We are updating our bodies with technology on a large scale already with wearable devices.But
all of the wearable devices we wear today will be implantable in 5 to 10 years，” he told
Business Insider.
Sjoblad believes that such implants will become a regular part of our lives.Indeed，his group was
asked to put chips in the hands of employees at a company in Sweden，allowing them to do things
like opening doors，paying for lunch，and using the copy machine in the office.
“Who wants to carry a clumsy smartphone or smartwatch when people can have it in the
fingernail？” he said.
1．What can we infer from paragraph 2?
A．Rob Spence had his right eye replaced by a camera.
B．Rob Spence thought it lucky to lose his right eye.
C．Body Hacking Conference is just an attraction for the disabled.
D．Body Hacking Conference is intended for science fiction writers.
2．What is Hannes Sjoblad’s attitude towards body hacking?
A．Critical. B．Positive.
C．Negative. D．Indifferent.
3．What does Hannes Sjoblad probably agree with?
A．Body hacking is taking things too far.
B．There will be no wearables in 5 to 10 years.
C．Compared with smartphones，implants are more convenient.
D．Implants are totally necessary for everyone in their daily life.
4．What is the best title for the passage?
A．Life Made Easier Through Technology
B．Implants Accepted Worldwide
C．New Choices Are on the Way
D．Body Hacking Brings a Bright Future
Ⅱ.七选五For people who are planning a trip，a visit to a museum might not be the first thing they think
of.After all，there are plenty of ways to appreciate the world’s civilization，gain exciting
experiences and spend quality time with family and friends.__1__
Museums are where people learn something new，at every age! Are you interested in something
specific？__2__ There，you will find yourself drawn in and inspired! Museums are a fantastic
place to learn about a region’s history，scientific achievements，major cultural events，and of
course，dinosaurs.They also design exhibitions related to visual arts，industrial innovations and
anything that inspires an individual to learn about the past and create new paths to the future.
__3__ They will surely be an exciting part of the educational experience with the main
purpose to expose children to knowledge of various fields and expand their horizons.To achieve
that ， museums are working to create meaningful and engaging activities ， interactive and
knowledge-based.
Museums support tourism.They are tourism promoters in small towns and large cities.Museums
aren’t a burden on tax revenue(税收) or a separate concern from other city projects.__4__
Statistics show that museums support more than 726,000 jobs in America.
Museums shape communities.They have activities and exhibitions through which visitors can learn
about local history.Museums are places where a shared heritage is celebrated and a collective
identity is formed.They provide an interesting public space where people meet and talk to each
other.__5__
A．Museums bring out the best qualities in children.
B．Museums often deliver kids-centered exhibitions.
C．Instead，they generate funding and fuel employment.
D．Then，visit a local museum to learn about that subject.
E．Even shopping at the gift shop there is an opportunity for connection.
F．On the contrary，they consume a small percentage of city funds annually.
G．The fact，however，is that museums offer magical benefits in many ways.
Ⅲ.读后续写
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Trust
“Settle down！” Mr Taylor was trying to calm the boys with a loud voice.The moment they
entered the gym and saw the climbing walls towering over them，the boys got excited and started
making noises.But Stevie was an exception，who was standing aside looking at his thin arms
silently.Stevie didn’t like climbing.It wasn’t his thing.Getting along with people wasn’t his
thing，either.He just felt nobody liked or trusted him at school.
Then came the coach，who taught the boys some basic skills.He said everyone should have a
climbing partner and showed them how to belay(保护) their partner.“If you are a climber，trust
your belayer and challenge yourself.Belayers，please remember that your partner’s life dependson you.”
The moment he finished，the boys couldn’t wait to match themselves with a partner except
Stevie，who was left alone wandering around the gym.Noticing his embarrassment，Mr Taylor
raised his voice and said，“I need someone I can really trust to team up with！” He looked
around.Then his gaze fell upon Stevie.“How about you，Stevie? Would you like to be my
belayer？” “Me？” Stevie widened his eyes，surprised to hear Mr Taylor even say his
name.He had thought he was invisible.“I guess，” Stevie managed a weak smile.
Nervous as he was，he plucked up courage.“It doesn’t matter who gets to the top first.It’s
about giving it a go.” Hearing Mr Taylor’s words，Stevie gritted(咬紧牙关) his teeth and
moved up slowly，his face pressed against the rough surface.“Done it！” Stevie finally called
from the top with excitement.Then Mr Taylor started to let him down through a perfect control of
the rope.“Well done，” said Mr Taylor when Stevie landed on the floor.
Now it’s Stevie’s turn to control the rope.Bearing in mind his responsibility，Stevie carefully
watched as Mr Taylor climbed up，pulling in the rope hand over hand.He felt his heart racing
wildly.Finally，Mr Taylor arrived at the top.“Ready to let me down now ？” said Mr
Taylor.“Okay，” Stevie took a deep breath，his palms sweating uncontrollably.
注意：续写词数应为150个左右。
As Stevie loosened the grip ， the rope slipped through his hand much faster than
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Suddenly ， the boys burst into wild applause and yelled encouragement at
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