外刊阅读搞定高考英语必备基本词汇02
Noise Alert!
主题：人与自我（科学与技术）
Crying babies.Buzzing mosquitoes.Ringing car alarms.They're all annoying noises.But what's the worst?A recent
survey lists the things we hate to hear.The list of horrible noises has over 100 items.Several mobile phone ringtones appear
near the top.Other noises include barking dogs,pneumatic(气动的)drills,loud snoring and banging noises early on a Sunday
morning.
However,number-one on the list was the sound of a dentist's drill.“That just sends shivers down my spine(脊柱),”"said
one person.“After a visit to the dentist,I sometimes wake up at night with that sound in my head.It's horrible,"said another.“I've
seen patients shaking with fear when I bring out the drill,"explained a dentist.Of course,anyone who's actually been to the
dentist and heard the sound will probably agree with that.
But there's some good news.A new device developed by experts at universities can cancel out the sound of the drill.The
tiny device allows patients to listen to music on an MP3 player while the sound of the drill is eliminated.However,patients are
still able to hear the dentist's voice because not all sounds are removed.
The theory behind it is very simple.Microphones are placed close to the dental drill.These pick up any sounds and
transform them into digital signals.Then,electronic filters cancel out any unwanted sound waves.However,the great thing is that
this technology also allows other noises(such as the dentist's voice)to come through.
It's easy to use,too.Patients simply plug the device into their MP3 players.Then,via headphones,they can listen to music and
hear the dentist's voice without being disturbed by the noise of the drill.Fantastic!
So,next time you go to the dentist,remember to bring your MP3 player.
一、阅读练习
1.According to the article,why do people find the sound of a dentist's drill the most annoying?
A.Because it is too loud to ignore. B.Because it is heard frequently in daily life.
C.Because it reminds people of pain and discomfort. D.Because it is a sharp and high-pitched(尖锐的)sound.
2.What does the word“eliminated”in paragraph 3 most likely mean?
A.Removed. B.Repeated. C.Replaced. D.Increased.
3.What can be inferred about the new device?
A.It helps patients avoid all noises in the dental clinic.
B.It is still in the early stages of development and not widely used.
C.It is designed to make dental visits more comfortable for patients.
D.It is a complicated device that requires professional installation(安装).
4.What is the main purpose of the passage?
A.To discuss different ways to avoid unpleasant noises. B.To explain why the sound of a dentist's drill is feared.
C.To introduce a survey about the most annoying noises. D.To describe a new device that helps reduce dental anxiety.
二、词汇学习
mosquito n.蚊子
例They used mosquito nets to protect themselves from bites.他们用蚊帐来防止蚊子叮咬。
ring n.戒指v.打电话;(铃声等)响
例When the doorbell rings,the dog barks excitedly near the entrance.门铃一响,狗就会在门口兴奋地叫起来。
alarm n.闹钟;警报v.使惊恐
例The fire alarm suddenly blared,forcing everyone to evacuate the building immediately.
火灾警报突然响起,迫使所有人立即撤离大楼。
拓alarming adj.令人担忧的,令人惊恐的
annoying adj.烦人的,讨厌的
例She turned off the annoying noise and rosefrom her bed.她关掉了那烦人的闹钟,从床上起身。
拓annoyed adj.感到恼怒的
hate v./n.厌恶,讨厌,憎恶
例Some people hate public speaking because it makes them extremely nervous.
有些人讨厌公开演讲,因为这让他们非常紧张。
拓hatred n.仇恨,憎恨
horrible adj.可怕的,恐怖的
例Waking from a horrible exam dream,shesighed with relief.从可怕的考试噩梦中惊醒,她松了一口气。
拓horribly adv.可怕地,极糟糕地
mobile adj.可移动的n.手机
搭a mobile phone 手机
例Many mobile apps can help students organize their study schedules effectively.
许多手机应用能帮助学生高效安排学习计划。
include v.包括,包含
例Your report must include at least three credible sources to support your arguments.
你的报告必须包含至少三个可靠来源来支持你的论点。
拓including prep.包括,包含
bark n.树皮;犬吠v.吠叫
例My neighbor's dog always barks loudly at midnight.我邻居家的狗总是在半夜大声吠叫。
drill n.钻,钻头v.钻孔,打眼
例In science class,the teacher demonstrated how to use the electric drill safely.
在科学课上,老师演示了如何安全使用电钻。
dentist n.牙科医生
例The dentist carefully examined my teeth and suggested a cleaning schedule.
牙医仔细检查了我的牙齿,并提议了一个洗牙计划。
shiver v./n.颤抖,哆嗦
例The ghost story made the children shiver with fright.那个鬼故事让孩子们吓得直发抖。
patient n.病人adj.耐心的
例The earlier the treatment is received,the greater the likelihood of recovery for the patient.
越早接受治疗,病人康复的可能性就越大。
拓patiently adv.耐心地
shake v/n.摇动;颤抖
搭shake with fear 因害怕而发抖搭
例The sudden earthquake made the entire building shake violently for nearly a minute.
突然的地震使整栋建筑剧烈摇晃了近一分钟。
拓shaky adj.摇晃的,发抖的
actually adv.真实地,事实上
例Many students think history is boring,but it's actually full of fascinating stories.
许多学生认为历史很无聊,但它实际上充满了引人入胜的故事。
agree v.同意,赞成;取得一致意见
搭agree with sb.同意某人的意见搭
例It was agreed that we should hold another meeting.大家一致同意我们应该再开一次会。
拓agreement n.协议,协定
develop v.发展;开发,研制
例Our school plans to develop a mental health app for students this year.我计划今年为学生开发一款心理健康应用。
拓developing adj.发展中的 developed adj.发达的
expert n.专家,能手adj.专家的,内行的
搭be expert in sth.精通某事
例Language experts analyzed how social media changes communication patterns.言专家分析了社交媒体如何改变交流模式
cancel v.取消,撤销
例Due to the storm warning,the school decided to cancel all outdoor activities.由于风暴警报,学校决定取消所有户外活动。
拓cancellation n.取消,撤销
tiny adj.极小的,微小的
例Through the microscope, we observed tiny organisms moving in the water sample.
通过显微镜,我们观察到微小的生物在水样中移动。
allow v.允许,准许
搭allow sb.to do sth.允许某人做某事搭 allow for 考虑到,留出余地
例This ticket allows entry to both the museum and the botanical garden. 此门票允许进入博物馆和植物园。
eliminate v.排除,消除
例We should take immediate measures to eliminate air pollution.我们应该马上采取措施来消除空气污染。
拓elimination n.消除,排除
pick v.选择,挑选;捡起;接;学会
搭pickup 捡起;接;学会;接收(信号)
例I tried calling him,but he didn't pick up the phone.我试着给他打电话,但他没有接。
拓picky adj.挑剔的
electronic adj.电子的,电子设备的
例Students must pick three optional courses from the list provided by the school.
学生必须从学校提供的列表中选修三门选修课。
拓electric adj.用电的,电动的拓
wave n.海浪;波v.挥手,招手
搭sound wave 声波搭
例The people on the bus waved and we waved back.公共汽车上的人挥手致意,我们也向他们挥手。
拓wavy adj.波浪式的
plug n.插头;插座.接电源;插插头
例Please plug the charger into the power supply before using your laptop.请在使用笔记本电脑前把充电器接上电源。
三、词汇练习
I.Complete each sentence with the proper form of a given word.
annoying dentist develop include tiny wave
1.Does the price___________tax?
2.The sound of the alarm is quite___________
3.She gave a___________to her friend across the street.
4.The___________advised me to brush my teeth every day.
5.The___________bird stayed on the branch for a few moments.
6.Scientists___________new technologies to help control climate change.
II.Complete the following passage by using the words in the box.Each word can only be used once.
A.actually B.drills C.electronic D.eliminate E.hate F.horrible G.innovations H.mobile I.patients J.ring
In today's world,technology is an essential part of daily life.One of the most common devices people use is
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phone.It
has become so integrated into daily routines that it is hard to imagine life without it.For example,many people set an alarm on
their phones to wake up in the morning.Unfortunately,the
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of an alarm can be quite noisy,especially if it goes off
unexpectedly.
Many people
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the sound of the alarm because it signals the end of sleep.Many people find it painful when they are
woken up too early or too abruptly.Some people
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feel stressed when they hear the alarm clock,as it disrupts their
rest.Many
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in hospitals or doctors' offices may also experience this feeling when they hear loud noises around them.In some cases,
technology has been used to
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the noise,offering solutions to reduce its impact.devices can be used to mask loud noises like
For example,certain
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devices can be used to mask loud noises like dentists'
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These devices use sound
frequencies
to create a more pleasant experience,allowing people to focus or relax.
Despite the noise some of these devices make, technological advancements
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have also shown how noise can
be contr-
olled or reduced.The goal of these
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is to improve the overall quality of life and provide people with a more
peaceful envir-
onment.
