Unit2 Looking into the Future
词汇
1.persuade vt 劝说；说服---persuader n 说服者---persuasive adj 有说服力的---persuasion n 说服---劝服
2.switch vt 转换；交换；vi 转变；改变； n 开关；转换器；改变---switchable adj 可切换的---switcher n
交换机
3.distant adj 遥远的；远处的；疏远的；心不在焉的---distance n 远处；疏远；隔阂---distantly adv 遥远地；
疏远地
4.secure adj 安全的；安心的；可靠的；牢固的； vt 或得；保护---security n 保护措施；安全工作；保安
部门---securely adv 安全地；牢固地
5.remote adj 遥远的；偏远的---remotely adv 稍微；偏僻地
6.automatic adj 自动的---automatically advice自动地；自然地
7.integrate v 使合并；成为一体---integrated adj 综合的
8.efficient adj 效率高的---efficiency n 效率；效能---efficiently adv 高效地
9.routine n 常规；正常顺序；adj 常规的；日常的---routinely adv 例行公事地；常规地
10.preference n 偏爱；爱好---prefer v 更喜欢
11.instant adj 立即的；速食的； n 瞬间；片刻---instantly 立刻； 马上
12.command v 命令；控制 ；n命令；控制---commander n 指挥官；长官
13. warning n 警告；警示；先兆---warn v 提醒；警告---warned adj 已警告的
14.constant adj 不断的；重复的；不变的； n 常数；常量----constantly adv 经常地
15.abnormal adj 不正常的---abnormality n 异常；畸形---normal adj 正常的---normally adv 正常地
16.critical adj 严重的；关键的； 批判性的---critically adv 严重地；很大程度上；极为重要地
17. Potential n 潜力；可能性； adj 可能的；潜在的---potentially 可能地；潜在地
18.leak n 漏洞；裂缝； v 漏；渗漏---leakage n 泄露
19.electrical adj 电的；用电的---electricity n 电；电流
20.wire n 电线；金属线； v 接通电话；将...连接到---wiring n 电线线路
21.detect vt 发现；查明---detective 有关调查工作的；刑侦的； n 侦探；私家侦探---detection n 察觉；发
现
22.relevant adj 有关的；有意义的--relevance n 相关性---relevantly adv 贴切地
23.fantasy n 幻想；想象---fantastic adj极好的；非常棒的--fantasize v 幻想
24.innovation n c创新---innovative adj 革新的；新颖的25.available adj 可获得的；可购得的；人有空的---availability n 可用性；可得性；空闲
26.structure n 结构；体系 vt 系统安排---structural adj 建筑结构的；建筑用的---structured adj 有结构的；
有组织的
27.crime n 犯罪活动；不法行为---criminal adj 犯法的；犯罪的
28.combine vt 使结合；混合---combination n 结合---combined adi 联合的；共同的；总和的
29.artificial adj 人工的；人造的；假的---artificially adv 人工地
30.predict v 预测；预言；预料---prediction n 预测
31.forecast n 预测；预报
32.occupation n 职业；占领---occupy v 居住；占据；使忙于---occupied adj 忙于...的；从事...的
33.oppose v 反对；抵制---opposed adj 反对的；敌对的；相反的；对立的
34.absence n 不存在的；缺乏；缺席---absent adj 缺席的；不存在的---absently 心不在焉地
35.rural adj 乡村的
36.advocate vt 提倡；支持；拥护； n 提倡者；支持者---advocator n 拥护者；提倡者
37.emphasis n 强调；重视；重要性---emphasize v 强调
38.prospect n 可能性；前景---prospective adj 有希望的；潜在的-
39.resist v 抵制；反抗；抵挡---resistance n 抵制；反对；抗拒---resistant adj 抵制的；反抗的
accurate adj 精确的；准确的---accurately adv 准确的---accuracy n 准确性
短语
1.关闭/打开 switch off/on
2.不远的未来 not-too-distant future
3.使我们安全 keep us secure
4.遥控 remote controls
5.自动控制 automatic control
6.组合传感器 integrated sensor
7.节能模式 energy-efficient mode
8.日常生活和喜好 daily routine and preference
9.一瞬间 on the instant
10.另外 in addition
11.发送预警 send a warning
12.保持断续的追踪 keep constant track of
13.不正常的事情 something abnormal14.严重疾病 critical illness
15.开始泄露 start leaking
16.相关信息 relevant information
17.幻想和想象 fantasy and imagination
18.然而 nevertheless
19.新的创造 new innovations
20.结合A和B combine A with B
21.没有例外 no exception
22.天气预报 weather forecast
23.做出预测 make predictions
24.停止做 cease doing
25.劝说sb. persuade sb. to do
26.缺少 the absence
27.美国乡村 rural absence of
28.提倡做 advocate doing
29.重视 emphasis on
30.忍不住 can’t resist doing
31.准确地说 to be accurate
与……相反 be opposite to
句式
1．They have lived mainly as farmers since the 18th century，and they will probably be living the same way in the
distant future.
自18世纪以来，他们主要以农民的身份生活，在遥远的未来，他们可能也会以同样的方式生活。
2．It could even be argued that the Amish’s quality of life is better since they live in and appreciate the natural
environment rather than living in large，polluted cities.
甚至可以说，阿曼门诺派的生活质量更好，因为他们生活在自然环境中，欣赏自然，而不是生活在污染严
重的大城市里。
3．Moreover，the Internet has made it possible for friends and family to keep in touch easily even if they are on
opposite sides of the world.
此外，互联网使朋友和家人能够很容易地保持联系，即使他们在世界的两端。
4．It has also made finding opportunities in life much easier，as it allows people to make larger networks of
friends through using social media.
它还让人们更容易在生活中寻找机会，因为它允许人们通过使用社交媒体建立更大的朋友网络。教材话题题型综合训练
词性转换（一）
1．convenient adj.方便的；近便的→ n．方便→ n．不便
2．benefit n．益处 vt.使受益 vi.得益于→ adj.有益的
3．distance n．距离→ adj.遥远的；疏远的→ adv.疏远地
4．inspire vt.鼓舞；激励；启发思考→ adj.鼓舞人心的；使人振奋的→ adj.受启发的；受
鼓舞的→ n．灵感；启发
5．access n．通道；（使用、查阅、接近或面见的）机会 vt.进入；使用；获取→ adj.可以进入的；
可以使用的
6．privacy n．隐私；私密→ adj.私人的；秘密的→ adv.私下地
7．theft n．偷（窃）；盗窃罪→ n．小偷
8．rude adj.粗鲁的；无礼的→ adv.粗鲁地→ n．粗鲁，粗暴
9．false adj.假的；错误的→ n．错误；瑕疵
10．embarrassing adj.让人难堪（尴尬；害羞）的→ adj.感到难堪（尴尬）的→ n．尴尬
词性转换（二）
11． vt.预测，预报
12． vt.应得，应受到
13． adv.漫不经心地；非正式地→ adj.非正式的；随便的
14． adv.装作若无其事地；无辜地→ adj.无辜的；清白的
15． adj.忠诚的→ adv.忠诚地→ n.信任；相信；信心
16． adv.可能地，潜在地→ adj.可能的，潜在的 n.潜力
17． adj.科学(上)的→ n.科学→ n.科学家
18． n.测量，计量，衡量→ n.措施；方法；(一定的)量；尺度 v.测量；度量
19． vi.流血，出血→ n.血(液)
20． n.就诊；咨询→ v.就诊；咨询→ n.顾问；会诊医师
21． vt.检查→ n.检查
22． vt.宣布，宣告→ n.宣布，宣告
词性转换（三）
23．leak vi＆vt.漏；渗漏；透露n.漏洞；裂缝；透露 --- adj. 漏的；有漏洞的--- n.渗漏，泄
漏
24．electrical adj.电的；用电的；有关电的--- adj.电动的，导电的--- n. 电工25．wire n.电线；金属丝(或线). vt.接通电源；将…连接到--- n.电线线路；线路系统--- adj.
无线的
26．detect vt.发现；查明--- n.察觉，发现--- n. 探测器；检测器--- adj. 未被发现的；
未检测到的--- adj. 可检测的；可发觉的
27．relevant adj.有关的；有意义的--- adv. 贴切地--- adj. 不相关的
28．fantasy n.幻想；想象--- adj.极好的；奇妙的
29．innovation n.创新；创造--- adj. 革新的；富有革新精神的--- v. 革新，创新
30．available adj.可获得的；可购得的；（人）有空的--- adj.不可获得的，不可使用的；抽不开身
的--- n. 可用性，可得性
31．structure n.结构；体系 vt.系统安排；精心组织--- adj.结构（或构造）上的
32．security n.保护措施；安全工作--- adj.可靠的；牢固的；安全的
词性转换（四）
33．phrase n.短语；词组--- v.改述--- v.释义；解释
34．persuade vt.劝说；说服--- n.说服，劝服；说服力--- adj. 有说服力的
35．distant adj.遥远的；远处的；疏远的；心不在焉的--- adv.遥远地；疏远地
36．secure adj安全的；安心的；可靠的；牢固的vt.获得；拴牢；保护--- adj.不安全的，不牢靠
的--- n. 保护措施，安全工作
37．appliance n.电器；器具--- v.应用；适用
38．remote adj.远程的；偏远的--- adv. 遥远地；偏僻地
39．automatic adj.自动的--- adv.自动地--- adj. 自动化的--- v. 使自动化--- n.
自动性
40．abnormal adj.不正常的；反常的--- adv. 反常地；变态地--- adj. 正常的，标准的
41．critical adj.严重的；关键的；批判性的-- adv.严重地；批评性地；极为重要地
42．potential adj.可能的；潜在的n.潜力；可能性--- adv.潜在地；可能地
完成句子
43．It is important for us, high school teachers, to encourage students to （发挥他们的潜能）.
44．He (有潜能成为) become a champion.
45．Research has shown that having a (偏爱，喜爱<prefer的适当形式>) junk food can
result in obesity.
46．Nowadays, we can move around the world and still (保持联系) the people that we
want to remain friends with.47．It remains a traditional family business, (强调) hard
work and quality service.
48．Our long-term goal is to use this technology to (破案).
49．They have successfully (将旧的和新的结
合起来) in this room.
50．Of course, when new technology changes (我们生活的方式), it can be a scary prospect.
51．Children tend to rely on social media (保持联系) with each other.
52．Of course I can (与……保持联系)my friends through Facebook.
翻译
53．你将与大约300人竞争。
54．火锅的食材非常美味，令人惊叹，没有人能抗拒诱惑。（汉译英）
55．迈克尔乔丹过去常常因为在比赛的关键时刻不够强硬而受到教练的批评。(criticize；tough)
56．虽然这位中医医生被确诊为癌症，但是他依然微笑面对生活。(diagnose)
57．他接到通知，实验结果一时半会儿出不来。（inform）
58．要想全面发挥你的潜能，充分利用学校的资源很重要。（it作形式主语）
59．恐怕我不能参加你的晚会了，因为我有好多事情要做。
60．问题一提出，他第一个举起手。
61．这次事件是个应该谨记的教训。
62．他把谈话从一个话题转到另一个话题。
阅读理解
Google has introduced Interview Warmup, a tool designed to help job seekers to become more confident and
comfortable with job interviews. The tool, first announced in October 2022 at the second Google for Africa Event,was designed to help Google Career Certificates learners prepare for job interviews. It is now available for
everyone to use.
According to Google, an average job listing in Africa attracts over 2,400 applicants. And this means that the
chances of landing a job can be slim. The company also noted that interviewing in a new field can be hard,
especially when the job seeker does not have friends, family, or mentors who can help them practice and prepare.
Interview Warmup enables job seekers to practice answering questions carefully selected by industry experts.
Users can start practising by clicking on the homepage, choosing the job they are interviewing for, and then do a
practice interview that consists of five randomly (随机) selected questions or individual interview questions.
Once the user answers a question, the tool turns it into written words in real-time and provides feedback
using machine learning. Besides this, the tool’s machine learning also identifies certain job-related terms and
phrases that are overused and generates common “talking points” to improve responses.
Head of Brand and Reputation at Google Africa, Mojolaoluwa Aderemi-Makinde, said, “We are excited
about Interview Warmup because it shows how new technologies have the potential to help young people in Africa
develop the skills needed to grow their careers. The tool can help create more opportunities for African job
seekers.”
“As important as it is to learn the skills needed to perform well on a new job, it is even more important to
learn the skills needed to qualify for roles,” she added.
According to her, the Interview Warmup tool strengthens Google’s commitment to continue helping job
seekers in Africa with their interview skills and prepare them for the careers they want.
63．How does Interview Warmup help job seekers?
A．By reducing their mental pressure.
B．By improving their interview skills.
C．By providing job information for them.
D．By teaching them computer knowledge.
64．What is the job market like in Africa?
A．It is changing quickly. B．It is growing steadily.
C．It is far from satisfactory. D．It is highly competitive.
65．What is mainly described in paragraphs 3 and 4?
A．When to use the tool. B．What to expect from the tool.
C．How the tool works. D．Who the tool is designed for.
66．What can we infer from Mojolaoluwa Aderemi-Makinde’s words?A．More people will benefit from Interview Warmup.
B．Technologies can be very helpful if used properly.
C．Interview Warmup has much room for improvement.
D．Job seekers in Africa have little access to technologies.
七选五
How can humans become immortal (永生的)? You might have only seen the idea of uploading the human
brain to a digital cloud in science fiction movies. Elon Musk, Tesla CEO, has already done so. 67 “If you
could upload your brain to the cloud, and talk to a virtual version of yourself, would you be buddies?” Musk replied
on July 19,“Already did it.” The reply indicated that Musk’s brain-computer interface (接口) company, Neuralink,
had already realized the technology.
What does Neuralink do?
Neuralink was founded by Musk in 2016. The company focuses on brain-computer interface technology
which is used to connect the brain to a digital network. It is developing devices for the treatment of patients with
neurological disorders (神经障碍). 68
How do brain-computer interfaces work?
69 For example, if a person imagines picking up a book, the computer would then learn to identify
how the brain gives that command. Next, the computer would send the signal to the machine, which would then
move a robotic arm to reach for the book.
70
Uploading a brain is only part of Musk’s plan. He revealed to Insider that his goal is to download human
consciousness (意识) into robots. Just like how our memories are stored in mobile phones through pictures and
videos, Musk imagines that our brains — not only how we think, but also our personalities and habits — can be
transferred (转入) into robots. In this way, even after our bodies are rotten, our brains are preserved. 71
“The most wildly optimistic predictions place mind uploading within a few decades, but I would not be surprised if
it took centuries,” wrote Michael S. A．Graziano, a professor at Princeton University, in a Wall Street Journal
essay.
A．What will happen next?
B．Why does this technology come into being?
C．In other words, the company aims to create links between mind and machine.
D．The secret was revealed when a question posted on Twitter caught his attention.
E．So many famous scientists are working together to turn this idea into a great reality.F．Some experts believe that this could be realized one day, but the timeline is unclear.
G．Computers designed to learn the patterns of neural activity are used to get information from human brains.
完形填空
Tony, a teenager from India, is a lover of robotics. Recently, he has 72 a smart spoon, which can aid
people with Parkinson’s disease to 73 by themselves. The spoon has won many 74 worldwide.
However, Tony’s original 75 of doing this was not for awards. 76 , his idea for this spoon
came from his grandpa, who suffers from Parkinson. He often found his grandpa 77 to feed himself. His
hands kept shaking and food kept falling off the spoon and flowing out of his mouth. Whenever he saw this, Tony’s
heart 78 and he was determined to do something.
The development of the spoon did not go 79 For example, he failed to find some special electronic
parts in his country and had to 80 them from other countries. Despite all the difficulties, Tony 81
in making the first model. Now the first 82 has gone through a few 83 based on the users’
feedback (反馈) . “The spoon has been 84 to be waterproof (防水的) so that it can be washed. And it
needs to be deeper to hold more food,” Tony said.
Although there exist similar products in the market, they are not 85 for most people. Tony’s spoon
solved the problem with its lower cost. He wished that everyone with Parkinson’s could eat without 86
on others.
72．A．invented B．suggested C．sought D．replaced
73．A．reflect B．respect C．eat D．tend
74．A．beliefs B．honors C．benefits D．accounts
75．A．purpose B．guideline C．philosophy D．opportunity
76．A．Thus B．Instead C．So D．Indeed
77．A．rejecting B．preferring C．struggling D．complaining
78．A．scared B．responded C．admitted D．ached
79．A．quickly B．smoothly C．financially D．separately
80．A．import B．fold C．elect D．decorate
81．A．kept B．succeeded C．considered D．avoided
82．A．engine B．software C．design D．award
83．A．features B．figures C．cures D．changes
84．A．faded B．selected C．repaired D．improved
85．A．affordable B．convenient C．particular D．fascinating86．A．pressing B．upsetting C．depending D．approaching
单句语法填空
87．Recently, financial experts (detect) signs that the economy is beginning to improve.
88．China is making every effort to ensure people’s sense of happiness and (secure).
89．The machine is (normal) now, because it doesn’t work.
90．When talking about my son’s reading (prefer), I think he prefers science books.
91．As a mother of four children, she has no (prefer) for any child.
92．China’s airline industry continues to have a strong (prefer) for hiring young females,
especially flight attendants.
93．The (secure) problem is one of the key problems in current P2P study.
94．People developed a (prefer) for a particular learning style at an early age.
95．Many people have a (prefer) for the original plan.
96．In my spare time, I have a (prefer) for light music, which can make me relaxed.
97． (occupy) himself in finishing his task, he didn’t realize the danger was approaching.
98．On June 26, the tide of joyful humanity was too much to be (resist).
99．A phrase from the conference floor set my mind (wander) .
100．Mr Smith is determined to make sure that top customer service is (integrate) into the business.
101．His plan (oppose) by the whole family, but he later persuaded them.
语篇填空
Kites were invented around the 5th century BCE during the Warring States period. They were made of wood
and silk, and had military (军事的) 102 (purpose) such as measuring distances, signaling, and
reconnaissance.
Over time, kites gained popularity as recreational toys. They were flown during festive occasions and
celebrations, symbolizing good luck and driving away bad luck. 103 (additional), competitive kite flying
appeared, with participants showing their skills in 104 (achieve) the highest altitude and performing
complex movements. Kite flying became a way for artistic expression. People started applying artistic designs
105 decorative factors together to kites, including delicate paintings and calligraphy on silk surfaces. This
allowed kites 106 (become) a medium for showing traditional Chinese culture and beauty.
As kite-making developed, there were significant technical advancements. Experiments with different
materials and designs 107 (lead) to the transition (过渡) from wood to bamboo frames, as well as the use
of paper and fabric instead of silk.Kite makers also added tails and explored 108 (vary) shapes and sizes to improve stability and flight
performance. Kite flying continues to be popular 109 China. There are kite festivals and competitions
110 show good designs and movements, keeping the tradition alive. The influence of Chinese kites has
extended beyond China, promoting designs in other cultures. Besides, the concept (概念) of flying kites has served
as 111 (inspire) for scientific advancements in different fields.
应用文写作
在成长过程中，我们总是对未来从事的职业充满憧憬，你班将以“My dream career”为题目举办演讲比赛，
请你根据以下要求写一篇英语演讲稿，要点如下：
1．你的理想职业；2．选择的理由；3．实现的途径。
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