文档文本内容
Chinese student Xu Yang breaks ‘impossible’ microdrone world speed record
Pre-reading：
Task I
When you think of drones, what applications usually come to mind?
Task II
If you could design a drone, what special functions would you add to it?
While-reading:
Exploring the text:
I. Words and phrases.
1. race through the air 在空中飞行
2. high-speed train 高铁
学科网（北京）股份有限公司3. remote-controlled microdrone 遥控微型无人机
4. break through a limit 打破一个极限
5. lightweight carbon fibre frame 轻质碳纤维框架
6. at peak performance 处于最佳性能
II. Sentence analysis.
1. Xu was inspired to build his drone after quadmovr, a content creator that designs and
builds remote-controlled aircraft, proposed a microdrone concept in 2022 and built a
prototype that reached 219 km / h. (para. 5)
①本句是主从复合句。
②主句是Xu was inspired to build his drone。
③ after 引导的状语从句的主干是：quadmovr proposed a microdrone concept in 2022
and built a prototype。其中，第一个 that引导限制性定语从句修饰 creator，且在从句
中作主语；第二个that引导限制性定语从句修饰prototype，且在从句中作主语。
2. Swiss engineer Samuele Gobbi, who holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest
remote-controlled quadcopter larger than a microdrone, said Xu had “achieved something
that many thought was impossible”. (para. 8)
①本句是主从复合句。
学科网（北京）股份有限公司②主句是Swiss engineer Samuele Gobbi said。
③ who 引导非限制性定语从句，对 Samuele Gobbi 作补充说明，且在从句中作主语；
said 后是宾语从句（省略了连接词 that）；引号中的 that 引导限制性定语从句修饰
something。
Testing yourself:
I. Match the words to their meanings in the text.
surpass the action of making the best of sth.
milestone to do or be better than sb. / sth.
optimisation to make or change sth. to suit the needs of the owner
customise a very important event in the development of sth.
II. Fill in the blanks with the proper forms of the words in the brackets.
1. The exhibition is interesting to both the ________ (enthusiastic) and the casual visitor.
2. It took a long time to do, but the _______ (finish) product was worth it.
3. A fight was scheduled between the world boxing champion and the ______ (challenge).
4. He was determined in the ______ (pursue) of quality, and his technical ability was truly
remarkable.
III. Translate the sentences into English using the given expressions.
学科网（北京）股份有限公司1. 正如他在微型无人机设计领域取得的惊人成就一样，学生在科学技术领域的成就
没有上限。 (there is no end to …)
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2. 这款新智能手机以先进的摄像系统为特色，即使在弱光环境下也能拍出高质量的
照片。(feature)
________________________________________________________________________
3. 创业从来都不会一帆风顺——你必须为意外挑战做好准备。(be smooth sailing)
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4. 教师应该把探索精神传递给学生，鼓励他们勇敢追梦。(pass … on to …)
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Post-reading:
How does the spirit of cooperation contribute to the overall development of the field of
micro-unmanned aerial vehicles? Share your opinion with your partner.
Keys:
学科网（北京）股份有限公司Testing yourself:
I. Match the words to their meanings in the text.
surpass the action of making the best of sth
milestone to do or be better than sb / sth
optimisation to make or change sth to suit the needs of the owner
customise a very important event in the development of sth
II. Fill in the blanks with the proper forms of the words in the brackets.
1. enthusiast
2. finished
3. challenger
4. pursuit
III. Translate the sentences into English using the given expressions.
1. There is no end to what students can achieve in science and technology, just as his
incredible achievement in microdrone design.
2. The new smartphone features an advanced camera system that can take high-quality
photos even in low light.
3. Starting a new business is never smooth sailing ― you have to be prepared for
unexpected challenges.
4. Teachers should pass the spirit of exploration on to students, encouraging them to
学科网（北京）股份有限公司pursue their dreams bravely.
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