一、朗读以下单词和短语；若没有把握，可播放录音跟读；然后说出其中文意思。
bee
bin
bug
chip
alert
bias
chore
bully
burst
brand
charm
classic
Arctic
casual
besides
capture
bacteria
butterfly
cautious
children
ceremony
Antarctica
anniversary
application (app)
advertisement (ad)
Common Era (CE )
artificial intelligence (AI)
Before the Common Era (BCE)
二、用以上所学的缩略词填空。
1. ________ is short for advertisement (a paid public promotion of a product or service).
2. ________ is short for artificial intelligence (the capability of machines to mimic human
cognitive functions).
3. ________ stands for Before the Common Era (a non-religious alternative to BC, marking
years
before year 1).
4. ________ stands for Common Era (a secular alternative to AD, marking years starting from
year 1).
5. ________ is short for application (a type of software program designed for end-users on a
device).
三、 用以上所学的词，完成以下类比练习。
1. _________ is to honey as cow is to milk.
2. _________is to fairness as disease is to health.
3. _________ is to power imbalance as fire is to oxygen.
4. _________ is to product as author is to book.
5. _________ is to program as weed is to garden.
6. _________ is to computer as engine is to car.
7. _________ is to rubbish as vault is to treasure.
8. _________ is to child as geese is to goose.
9. _________ is to bacterium as data is to datum.
10. _________ is to founding as score is to game.
11. _________ is to celebration as frame is to picture.
四、用所学的词，完成以下句子。
1. Flavors made in a lab, not found in nature, are called _________ flavorings.
2. The ability to learn and solve problems is a sign of __________.
3. The security guard was on high _________ after the warning. He had to _________ everyone to
the danger.
4. Every year on July 20th, they celebrate their wedding __________.
5. Penguins live in the frozen wilderness of __________.
6. The __________ region, around the North Pole, is home to polar bears.
7. Some __________ are helpful for digestion, while others can cause illness.
8. I enjoy reading novels; __________, I also like watching films based on them.
9. The judge must be fair and show no __________ for either side.
10. Please throw the empty bottle into the recycling __________.
11. Future-Cola is a famous beverage __________ known worldwide.
12. Software __________ can cause the program in your computer to crash.
13. The older student tried to __________ the younger ones into giving him their lunch money.
14. The balloon will __________ if you blow too much air into it.
15. The photographer hoped to __________ the perfect sunset with his camera.
16. The graduation __________ was held in the school auditorium.
17. The old town has a lot of __________ with its cobblestone (鹅卵石) streets and cozy cafes.
18. A computer's processing power comes from a tiny silicon ______.
19. Taking out the trash is a my daily household __________.
20. Pride and Prejudice is considered a __________ novel in English literature
21. His __________ attitude was clear from how __________ he handled things. Besides, his
very __________ often led to overlooked mistakes. (casual)
22. Taking a __________ approach, she proceeded with __________ on the icy path, walking
__________ step by step. (caution)
23. The __________ of this new method, based on __________ research, is __________ to
various projects. Any team wishing to __________ it must submit a formal __________ .
五、听录音，完成以下短文。
The Ad that Charmed the World
During its 10th __________ __________, a tech __________ launched an eye-catching __________.
Besides showcasing a new health __________, it featured an __________ named “Guardian”. This
__________ AI could __________ harmful __________ on __________ in kitchens and alert users
via their phones, turning a daily __________ into an act of safety.
The plot thickened. __________ from the __________ to __________ watched, relating to a scene
where a girl felt she had __________ in her stomach before a science fair, only to be encouraged
by Guardian. The __________ yet profound message was clear: technology should fight real
“__________” and “__________” like disease and fear, not spread __________.
Suddenly, the screen showed a __________ with a __________ logo, __________ with recycled
__________ (the snack). It was a __________ touch of __________, reminding everyone that great
innovation also protects our planet. The ad, avoiding complex __________ timelines, focused on a
united future, proving that responsible technology is the true key to progress.
六、听录音，选出正确答案。
1. Where will the anniversary ceremony be held?
A. In the Arctic. B. In Antarctica. C. At the company's
headquarters.
2. What special feature does Sarah mention about the AI tool’s educational function?
A. It can play classic science films for children.
B. It automatically grades students' science homework.
C. It helps avoid the chore of processing complex data.
3. What is Mark’s initial attitude towards the news Sarah shares?
A. Skeptical and questioning. B. Enthusiastic and supportive. C. Indifferent and bored.
4. What is the main topic of the conversation?
A. Planning a trip to polar regions.
B. Discussing a new tech product for climate science.
C. Comparing different science brands' anniversary events.
七、语篇填空
Celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary, the couple chose a unique ceremony: renewing vows
via video link from the Arctic, _______place that had long held a charm for them. _________ the
cold, they had to be _________ (caution) of extreme weather alerts. Back home, their children
helped with the chore of setting up the tech, ________ (use) a new app from their favorite tech
brand. The AI-powered app could capture and stabilize the satellite signal. Tom, their son, felt
_________ (butterfly) in his stomach as he booted up the system, hoping no technical bug would
burst their plan.
The connection succeeded, showing the breathtaking classic polar scenery. __________
(casual) chatting, the parents shared that scientists there_____________(study) ancient bacteria
trapped in ice, dating back to 1500 BCE, a stark contrast to the modern chip in the device they
used. The AI also helped filter out audio interference, ______ was designed to avoid bias against
any sound frequency. Their daughter threw a chip into the bin, joking about not confusing it with
the computer chip. The moment was not perfect ______a playful bee flew into their Arctic-themed
cake, causing laughter. It was a day proving that love, like their signal, could bridge any distance,
__________(touch) by the bully of severe environments.
