热点话题01 GPS 先驱——格拉迪斯·韦斯特逝世
目录
时文精读------------------------------------------------------------精选外刊原创语法填空
【原创·语法填空】
【课标词汇积累】
【课标词汇训练】
【参考译文】
好题精练----------------------------------------------------------精选名校及联考话题专练
【阅读理解】
【阅读7 选5】
【完形填空】
【语法填空】
【话题·导语】
Gladys West, whose work helped lead to the creation of GPS, has died at age 95. Ms. West, a Black
mathematician and computer programmer, grew up working on a farm in Virginia. Her efforts for the US Navy
helped make GPS possible. But until recent years, very few people knew of her work.曾为GPS 系统研发做出重
要贡献的格拉迪斯·韦斯特女士，于95 岁高龄逝世。这位黑人数学家兼计算机程序员在弗吉尼亚州农场长
大，其为美国海军所做的工作为GPS 的诞生奠定了基础。然而直到近年，她的贡献仍鲜为人知。
【原文·时文阅读】
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Ms. West was born in 1930, and grew up on a small farm in Virginia. At the time, Black people were not
equal to white people. Ms. West went to a one-room school with other black children.
But Ms. West knew that education was important. She studied hard, earning a scholarship to Virginia
State College. She graduated with a degree in mathematics. After graduating, she taught math and science at
schools for Black students.
In 1956, Ms. West got a job at the US Navy’s Dahlgren Laboratory.Ms. West worked on a project aimed at
figuring out the exact shape of the Earth.
As part of her work, Ms. West had to program one of the world’s first supercomputers. At the time, these
were huge devices, and information had to be entered into the system using paper cards with holes punched in
them.
Ms. West’s work helped create an extremely precise mathematical model of the Earth’s shape. This model
was used to plan the orbits of satellites for the GPS system.
The GPS system helps people around the world every day. If you’ve ever seen someone using a map on a
phone, then you’ve seen the system that Ms. West helped develop.
In spite of Ms. West’s successes, she wasn’t really recognized for her work until 2018, when she won several
awards.
Ms. West has died at age 95. But until recent years, very few people knew of her work.
【原创·语法填空】(244words)
Ms. West was born in 1930, and grew up on a small farm in Virginia. At the time, Black people were not
equal to white people. Ms. West went to a one-room school with 1._______ black children.
But Ms. West knew that education was important. She studied hard, 2._______（earn） a scholarship to
Virginia State College. She graduated with a degree in mathematics. After graduating, she taught math and science
at schools for Black students.
In 1956, Ms. West 3._______（get） a job at the US Navy’s Dahlgren Laboratory.Ms. West worked on a
project 4._______（aim） at figuring out the exact shape of the Earth.
As part of her work, Ms. West had to program one of the world’s 5._______（one）supercomputers. At the
time, these were huge devices, and information had to 6._______（enter）into the system using paper cards with
holes punched in them.
Ms. West’s work helped create an 7._______（extreme） precise mathematical model of the Earth’s shape.
This model was used to plan the orbits of satellites for the GPS system.
The GPS system helps people around the world every day. If you’ve ever seen someone using 8._______
map on a phone, then you’ve seen the system 9._______ Ms. West helped develop.
In spite of Ms. West’s successes, she wasn’t really recognized for her work 10._______ 2018, when she won
several awards.
Ms. West has died at age 95. But until recent years, very few people knew of her work.
【课标词汇积累】
1.equal adj. 同样的；平等的；均等的；胜任的 n. 同样的人 v. 等于
The school committee decided to distribute educational resources in an equal manner, ensuring every student could
access the same quality of laboratory equipment.
（校委会决定公平分配教育资源，确保每位学生都能使用同等质量的实验设备）
2.education n. 教育；培养；教育学
Extracurricular education activities, such as robotics clubs, often spark students' interest in orbit mechanics.
（机器人社团等课外教育活动常能激发学生对轨道力学的兴趣）
3.scholarship n. 奖学金
The scholarship committee will recognize applicants who demonstrate outstanding performance in both academics and
community service.
（奖学金委员会将表彰在学业和社区服务中表现突出的申请者）
4.mathematics n. 数学；运算
The mathematics olympiad award ceremony made us recognize the beauty of abstract thinking.
（数学奥林匹克颁奖仪式让我们认识到抽象思维之美）
5.device n. 装置，器具；爆炸装置；策略，技巧；诡计；（文学作品中）修辞手段
Physics teachers demonstrated how to use motion-tracking devices to measure the orbit of pendulums accurately.
（物理教师演示如何用运动追踪装置精确测量钟摆轨迹）
6.precise adj. 清晰的；精确的；正规的；精密
The robotics team spent weeks programming the device to recognize colors with precise accuracy.
（机器人团队花费数周编程使设备能精准识别颜色）
7.recognize vt. 认出；识别；承认 vi. 承认，确认
The annual award ceremony recognizes not only academic achievements but also students' efforts in community
service.
（年度颁奖仪式不仅认可学业成就，也表彰学生在社区服务中的付出）
8.award n. 奖，奖赏；报酬，薪水；加薪；授予；（赔偿）裁定额 v. 授予；奖励；
Winning the science fair award made her recognize her potential in aerospace engineering.
（赢得科学展览奖项让她认识到自己在航天工程方面的潜力）
9.orbit n. 轨道；势力范围 vt.& vi. 在…轨道上运行，环绕轨道运行 vi. 盘旋；绕轨道运行 vt. 绕轨道而行；
进入轨道
Astronomy club members used homemade devices to calculate the orbit of celestial bodies with surprising precision.
（天文社成员用自制设备以惊人精度计算天体轨道）
10.punch v. 用拳猛击；（用压穿器）穿孔，冲孔；挤；按（键），压（按钮） n. 重拳击打；打孔机；冲床；
影响力
The principal's speech punched home the message that education should equally develop IQ and EQ.
（校长的演讲强有力地传达了教育应均衡发展智商与情商的理念）
【课标词汇训练】
根据语境，从上面的“课标词汇”中选用合适的单词及其正确形式将句子补充完整。
1.Through the debate competition, we learned that _____________ opportunities for expression require both courage and
preparation.
（通过辩论赛我们明白，平等的表达机会既需要勇气也需要准备）
2.Modern _____________ emphasizes cultivating students' ability to analyze mathematical models while using digital
devices precisely.
（现代教育强调在精确使用数字设备的同时，培养学生分析数学模型的能力）
3.Winning the national mathematics _____________ required precise calculation skills and creative problem-solving
abilities.
（获得全国数学奖学金需要精确的计算能力和创造性解题思维）
4._____________ courses teach students how to punch through complex problems using logical reasoning devices.
（高等数学课程教授学生如何用逻辑推理工具攻克复杂问题）
5.The school's new 3D printing _____________ has become an essential tool for equalizing hands-on learning
opportunities.
（学校新的3D 打印机已成为均衡实践学习机会的重要工具）
6.Chemistry experiments require students to make _____________ measurements, which is fundamental for obtaining
valid results.
（化学实验要求学生进行精确测量，这是获得有效结果的基础）
7.Through mathematics competitions, many schools have come _____________ the importance of creative thinking.
（通过数学竞赛，许多学校开始认识到创造性思维的重要性）
8.The "Most Improved Student" _____________ often punches above its weight in motivating underachievers.
（"进步最大学生奖"在激励后进生方面往往超常发挥）
9.The physics teacher's lecture on planetary _____________ equalized complex theories with vivid demonstrations.
（物理老师关于行星轨道的讲座用生动演示平衡了复杂理论）
10.Time management skills can help students _____________ through heavy academic workloads effectively.
（时间管理技能能帮助学生有效突破繁重课业）
【参考译文】
韦斯特女士1930 年出生，成长于弗吉尼亚州的一个小农场。当时，黑人与白人并不平等。她和其他
黑人孩子一起上过一间教室的学校。
但韦斯特女士深知教育的重要性。她刻苦学习，获得弗吉尼亚州立学院的奖学金，最终获得数学学
位。毕业后，她开始在黑人学生学校教授数学和科学课程。
1956 年，韦斯特女士在美国海军达尔格伦实验室获得职位，参与了一项旨在精确测定地球形状的科
研项目。
作为工作内容的一部分，韦斯特女士需要为世界上首批超级计算机之一编写程序。当时，这些设备体
积庞大，信息必须通过打孔纸卡输入系统。
韦斯特女士的研究成果为地球形状构建了极其精确的数学模型，该模型被用于规划全球定位系统
（GPS）卫星的轨道。
全球定位系统（GPS）每天都在帮助世界各地的人们。如果你曾见过有人用手机上的地图，那么你看
到的正是韦斯特女士参与开发的这个系统。
尽管韦斯特女士取得了诸多成就，但她的工作直到2018 年才真正获得认可。
韦斯特女士享年95 岁。但直到近年，鲜有人知晓她的工作。
练好题精练
Passage1 阅读理解
Imagine waiting at a bus stop, excited to explore a new city. The bus arrives, and you settle into your seat,
eager for the journey ahead. But as the bus starts moving, the hot sun shines in, ruining your mood.The thought
stays in your mind: If only I’d chosen the other side of the bus. Now, what if you could predict which side of the
bus would be shaded during your trip? Veyil may be a simple solution to the everyday problem.
Veyil, an app, is designed for those who rely on public transport. It mainly helps users identify which side of
the bus will stay cooler and shaded during the journey. Using the Veyil app is simple — just input ( 输入) your
starting point, destination, travel time and the day. The app then analyses your route using GPS, accurately
calculating sunlight directions to determine the sunniest and shadiest spots. It provides real-time guidance on
whether to sit on the left or right side of the bus for comfort.
What sets Veyil apart is its philosophy ( 哲学) — the belief that small, practical solutions can address
significant inconveniences.Its creators believe in empowering users with tools that simplify daily experiences, one
journey at a time. This philosophy comes to life through moving stories from users. “Once we got a message from a
lady thanking us for the app. She shared that because of Veyil, her new baby is able to sleep well during bus
journeys,” says Hadi, one of Veyil’s creators.
The idea of the app started in 2019 when creators decided to use technology to solve common travel issues.
In May 2025, the complete version of the app was released. Accessible as both an app and a website, Veyil ensures
easy use for everyone. As it gains popularity, it’s set to change how people think about public transport.
With plans to work with weather updates and further shade-tracking, the app serves as a great example of
how technology can bring comfort to life.
1．What’s the feature of Veyil?
A．It cures users of travel sickness.
B．It uses GPS to locate users’ position.
C．It guides users to take comfortable seats. D．It helps users find the destination easily.
2．What can we infer from Hadi’s words in the third paragraph?
A．Users are satisfied with Veyil.
B．Veyil targets young users.
C．Babies tend to sleep on public transport. D．Hadi was moved to tears by the stories of Veyil.
3．What was the inspiration for creating the Veyil app?
A．The need to improve the accuracy of public transport schedules.
B．The goal of making public transport more environmentally friendly.
C．The idea of providing more entertainment options for bus passengers during their journey.
D．The desire to use technology to solve common travel issues related to sun exposure on buses.
4．What’s the best title of the text?
A．Can Passengers Choose Cooler Seats?
B．Will Transport System Be Updated?
C．Will Public Transport Be Replaced?
D．Can Weather Be Predicted Better?
Passage2 阅读理解
（2026·安徽省华师联盟质量检测）Sixteen rescued seal pups, fitted with GPS trackers, have been spotted
swimming in France and Ireland after being released from the British coast. The Cornish Seal Sanctuary ( 避难所)
and the University of Exeter tracked their movements this winter, discovering that the young seals travelled long
distances in international waters.
The first pup, named Maggot, surprised researchers by swimming over 150 miles to Brittany. Another pup,
Selkie, rescued in January, became the first to cross into France, swimming up the River Somme before settling in
the eastern English Channel. Whirligig, rescued from Weymouth, returned to local waters and was later seen resting
in Brixham Harbour. Dung beetle, released in South Cornwall, swam to Ireland and is still exploring near Wexford.
The data helps researchers understand how rescued seals adapt to the wild. Anne Van Domberg, a senior
animal care specialist, said, “For the first time, we see where they go, how fast they settle, and where they find
food. This gives us valuable information on their success after release.” Two other seals, JP and Bug, were also seen
thriving (茁壮成长) along the Cornish coast.
The sanctuary treated over 30 pups this winter, many needing medical care. Anne added, “We rescue seals
with the aim of releasing strong, healthy animals back into the wild; but thanks to this technology, we’re finally
able to follow their stories beyond the shoreline. It’s amazing to see them thriving, exploring, and in some cases,
travelling hundreds of miles. It’s real proof that our work matters. It’s so exciting to see where they head off to and
heartwarming to know that they are doing so well out there in the wild.”
The sanctuary also reminded the public to keep a safe distance of at least 100 metres from wild seals to avoid
disturbing them.
5．What was the main finding about the rescued seal pups?
A．They mostly stayed near the British coast.
B．They travelled far in different countries’ waters.
C．They liked to stay in one place.
D．They were afraid of deep water.
6．What can be known about Selkie?
A．It revisited its rescue location after release.
B．It undertook the longest migration of all pups.
C．It was the pioneer to enter France.
D．It preferred quiet island environments.
7．What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?
A．How seals find food in the wild.
B．Seals’ success after release.
C．Rescued seals’ living conditions.
D．Data’s value for seal research.
8．What does Anne think of their work?
A．Worthless.
B．Rewarding.
C．Perfect.
D．Impractical.
Passage 3 阅读七选五
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。
（2026·福建省全国名校联盟期中）In my backpack, there is always a waterproof paper map.
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Instead, it is my main tool for navigating (导航).
I have tried digital devices and set precise points on my GPS watch. But every time I use it, I feel a strange
distance.
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It reduces the land into simple lines and dots, while the real wilderness is full of details and
textures ( 肌理). Unfolding a paper map feels more engaging. I trace the lines with my fingers and match the
symbols to the rivers I see in the distance. I am not being guided passively. I am actively building my own
understanding of the land.
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A screen tells you: “You are here and follow this line.” But a map asks you: “Where are you?
What surrounds you? How will you move through this place?” When I stare at a blinking dot on a screen, I seem to
forget the sunlight, the wind, and the sounds of the forest. But with a paper map, I watch, think, and most
importantly, engage fully with the environment.
A paper map turns every step into a conversation with nature.
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I remember once getting lost on a
mountain path. I stopped, spread out my map, and tried to match what I saw around me with the details on the map.
Slowly, the landmarks began to line up, and the landscape started to make sense again.
Of course, I value safety. My GPS watch is always with me. I reserve it for emergency, but the paper map
gives me something more: the memory of finding my way.
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.
So next time you go into the wild, bring a paper map. Let your eyes, hands, and mind explore, get lost, and
discover the land on your own terms.
A．It is not just a silent backup.
B．It is like reading an over-simplified world.
C．They never run out of battery, which is a relief.
D．Even losing my way enhances this connection.
E．I sometimes wonder what it really means to navigate.
F．I learn to trust my own judgement rather than the map.
G．And I will always appreciate the patience and self-trust it builds.
Passage 4 完形填空
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
To celebrate turning 50, my friend and I decided to run a marathon, aiming to break 4 hours. It’s not a time
that would especially
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any competitive runner, but it was our goal and a nice round number.
Glancing at my running
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repeatedly, I knew we had it in the bag. We just needed to
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our current pace. We were moving forward effortlessly.
But when I crossed the finish line, the official time was 4:04:04. According to my watch, I had
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27.13 miles — nearly a mile beyond the standard 26.2. My friend’s watch read 27.39. Our tale is far from
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. I’ve heard the same story from other runners: Your watch tells you one thing, reality tells you another. It was a real
blow.
There were three possible reasons. First, the course
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might be inaccurate. Second, my GPS watch
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me. Finally, I ran a highly
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race, making lots of unnecessary zigzags (之字形).
The race director
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the course, “We totally focus on getting the exact measurement, not 2 inches
off.” Then I
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the watch company and the project manager
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the second assumption: Things
like GPS drift (偏差) can also cause your activity to report more or less distance than you
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traveled.
So, what can runners do on race day? Mark Carroll, a two-time Olympian, said, “Don’t let your watch take
away from the
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of the event.” Maybe if I can get prepared for another 26.2 miles, I’ll try a totally
different approach: Forget my watch,
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zigzagging to high-five the crowd, and just run for the sake of
running. After all, the
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of a marathon is just doing it.
1．A．influence
B．touch
C．move
D．impress
2．A．shoes
B．shorts
C．watch
D．pack
3．A．record
B．adjust
C．quicken
D．maintain
4．A．paved
B．covered
C．measured
D．stretched
5．A．unique
B．aimless
C．complete
D．heartbreaking
6．A．route
B．layout
C．length
D．surface
7．A．failed
B．reminded
C．informed
D．warned
8．A．intense
B．demanding
C．inefficient
D．stressful
9．A．defended
B．located
C．covered
D．doubted
10．A．looked forward to
B．reached out to
C．got back to D．lived up to
11．A．dismissed
B．conveyed
C．confirmed
D．rejected
12．A．regularly
B．actually
C．freely
D．gradually
13．A．stress
B．joy
C．hope
D．determination
14．A．avoid
B．admit
C．cancel
D．embrace
15．A．accomplishment
B．possibility
C．transformation D．harmony
Passage 5 语法填空
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。
In our modern age, we do not think much about how our technology works. We are so used to
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(tap) on our phone screen to get a map of our location. It is all thanks
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the satellites in space that help our
phones calculate our position. Depending on
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you are around the world, your phone may be receiving
data from different systems. In Europe, people have the Galileo system. In Russia, they have GLOASS. In the
USA, people use GPS. China, meanwhile, has the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System(BDS).
The BDS in operation today is more advanced than the first version of the system, which
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(send)
into space in 2000. When it is completed, there will be several dozens of BDS satellites. In the future,
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will allow us to determine the position of objects with millimeter
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(accurate).
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the BDS is of Chinese origin, the developers have said that “China’s BeiDou is world’s BeiDou”,
and they are
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(active) promoting international cooperation.
And when the system is complete and fully practical in the years
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(come), the BDS will
undoubtedly provide
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(count) benefits to China and the rest of the world.
