課時(shí)分層作業(yè)(九)Ⅰ.閱讀理解AIn the near future,we may be using our eyes to operate our smartphones and tablets,even when it comes to playing popular games like Fruit Ninja.The Gaze Group has been developing eye-controlled computer technology for nearly 20 years.But those devices have been firstly designed to help those with disabilities,and are very expensive.“After a while,we figured out that probably the best way is to go for a mass-market way,” says Gaze's Sune Alstrup Johansen,“where everybody would have this available.”Johansen and some of his colleagues have formed a new company,The Eye Tribe,which is hoping to develop the technology on a mass commercial level.The technology works when combined with thecomputing device toward the user's face.After making sure of the user's eye movements,the technology is then able to easily find where a person's eyes are moving,and then allow the eyes to control a cursor(光標(biāo)).“Our software can then determine the location of the eyes and know where you're looking on the screen to make sure what you're looking at,” reads an explanation on The Eye Tribe site.There has been a gradual change toward hands-free technology in recent years,particularly in the gaming world.Recently Xbox released the Kinect device,which lets users control their Xbox and play certain games using only their hands,legs and voices.But still,most of these devices have been more of a gimmick than a practical way to use one's hands to control a mobile device.Johansen said a replaceable filter(濾光器) would be a cheap,convenient way for most consumers.And even as companies like The Eye Tribe work to create such a product for the average user,making the eye-controlled technology more accessible and less expensive will have similar benefits for physically disabled users.For more articles on modern science,please CLICK here.【語篇解讀】 本文主要介紹了在不久的將來,人們手中的智能手機(jī)和平板電腦或許可以用眼睛操控了,甚至在玩像水果忍者這樣的流行游戲時(shí)也是如此。1.Which of the following is the main idea of the passage?A.An introduction of a new device.B.An introduction of smartphones.C.An introduction of eye-controlling technology.D.An introduction of a new technology for the disabled.C [主旨大意題。本文主要介紹了在不久的將來,我們可能會(huì)用我們的眼睛操作我們的智能手機(jī)和平板電腦,甚至在玩像水果忍者這樣的流行游戲時(shí)也是如此。故選C。]2.The underlined word “gimmick” probably means “________”.A.truthB.phoneC.trickD.reviewC [詞義猜測題。根據(jù)畫線詞所在句可知,它不是一種用手控制移動(dòng)設(shè)備的實(shí)用方法,由此可以猜測出這些設(shè)備大多只是一種噱頭,也就是一種用以吸引人的技巧,故畫線詞gimmick的意思是:trick(技巧,詭計(jì))。故選C。]3.According to the passage,we can learn that________.A.the eye-controlling technology was first developed for the blindB.there is no such a phone as we can use only with our eyes at presentC.the present developing of the technology will bring no goodD.the eye-controlling technology is only intended for the disabled peopleB [細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段“In the near future,we may be using our eyes to operate our smartphones and tablets,even when it comes to playing popular games like Fruit Ninja.”可知,不久的將來我們可能會(huì)有這樣的智能手機(jī),所以說目前我們還沒有這樣一部用眼睛控制的手機(jī)。故選B。]4.This passage is probably taken from________.A.a(chǎn)n experiment reportB.a(chǎn) science fictionC.a(chǎn) school textbookD.a(chǎn) science websiteD [文章出處題。最后一段“For more articles on modern science,please CLICK here.”中的“CLICK”是“點(diǎn)擊”的意思,由此可以推斷出該文章摘自一個(gè)科學(xué)網(wǎng)站。故選D。]BFor many kids,the Internet is at their fingertips.From computers to smartphones,a web of information is open to them.According to a new report from the Pew Research Center,about three out of four kids aged 12 to 13 connect the Internet using a mobile device from time to time.Many younger kids are online too.Julian Zeitlinger,9,from New Jersey,uses his computer to watch videos and play games.To keep him safe online,his parents monitor(監(jiān)測) his web use and discuss Internet safety with him.“I ask my parents for help if something is wrong,” Julian says.Mobile devices offer more ways than ever to share personal information.The information can be dangerous in the wrong hands.A study found that 62% of children aged 8 to 17 have had an unpleasant online experience.Have you ever had to enter a parent's e-mail address when signing up for a website?That safety net is there because of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act(COPPA).The law says sites for kids under 13 cannot collect personal information,such as a phone number or full name,without a parent's permission(允許).This July,the Federal Trade Commission(FTC) will update COPPA for the first time since the law was created,in 1998—when there were no smartphones.“The nature of the way kids get online has changed,” FTC lawyer Phyllis Marcus said.When the changes take effect,COPPA will apply to mobile devices and newer forms of advertising.It will expand what falls under “personal information” to include videos,photographs and services that give user location(位置).COPPA doesn't cover everything that can go wrong online.That's why kids and parents need to know what to look out for and to stop and think before sharing information online.“There is a misunderstanding that if a site is following COPPA,it is totally safe,” says privacy expert Shai Samet.He runs KidSAFE,which checks whether a site meets KidSAFE standards and is safe.“It's important that kids know how useful the Internet is but that it also can be dangerous if you are not careful,” he adds.【語篇解讀】 本文是一篇說明文。主要介紹了兒童上網(wǎng)的安全問題及COPPA法案的成因及發(fā)展等。5.Julian's parents check his web use to make sure________.A.he doesn't watch too many videosB.he doesn't play computer gamesC.he stays safe on the InternetD.he controls his online timeC [細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段中的“To keep him safe online,his parents monitor(監(jiān)測) his web use”可知,朱利安的父母監(jiān)測他的上網(wǎng)情況是為了確保他的網(wǎng)絡(luò)安全。]6.How does the author explain children's unpleasant online experiences?A.By describing his own experiences.B.By presenting scientific research.C.By showing differences.D.By using examples.B [寫作手法題。根據(jù)第三段中的“A study found that 62% of children aged 8 to 17 have had an unpleasant online experience.”可知,作者主要是通過引用研究結(jié)果來說明孩子們不愉快的上網(wǎng)經(jīng)歷。]7.People often hold the wrong idea that________.A.formal websites are always safeB.the Internet is becoming safer and saferC.COPPA can ensure their complete safetyD.daily checks prevent future online problemsC [細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)最后一段中的“There is a misunderstanding that if a site is following COPPA,it is totally safe”可知,人們認(rèn)為遵循COPPA法案的網(wǎng)站可以確保他們上網(wǎng)的絕對(duì)安全,然而事實(shí)表明,這是一種誤解。]8.What's the main purpose of the text?A.To ask parents to look out for their kids.B.To tell people to be careful online.C.To offer tips on online safety.D.To introduce an online law.B [寫作意圖題。通讀全文特別是文章最后一句中的“it also can be dangerous if you are not careful”可知,本文旨在告誡人們?cè)谏暇W(wǎng)時(shí)應(yīng)該小心謹(jǐn)慎。故B項(xiàng)符合題意。]Ⅱ.讀后續(xù)寫閱讀下面材料,根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開頭語續(xù)寫兩段,使之構(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。When Bryan Anderson noticed an old lady,caught on the side of the road,he knew she needed help.So he pulled up in front of her Mercedes and got out with his motor still running.Even with a big smile on his face,she was worried.He didn't look safe;he looked poor and hungry.After reading her mind,he introduced himself as Bryan Anderson and began to help her.Learning that she had a flat tire,without a second thought,Bryan set out to work and took hours to get it right,dirty and tired.She couldn't thank him enough for coming to her aid.With everything done,the lady asked how much she owed him.Any amount would have been all right with her.She already imagined all the awful things that could have happened.Bryan never thought about being paid.This was helping someone in need.He had lived his whole life that way,and it never occurred to him to act any other way.Bryan told her that if she really wanted to pay him back,the next time she saw someone who needed help,she could give that person help the way he gave her,and he added,“And think of me to let the chain of love pass on.”Hearing that she owed him nothing,with tears rolling down her cheeks,the old lady drove off with a deep “Thank you”.A few miles down the road,the lady saw a small cafe.She went in to grab a bite to eat,and take the chill off before she made the last leg of her trip home.In the dirty-looking restaurant,the whole scene was unfamiliar to her;a waitress came over and brought a clean towel to wipe her wet hair.She had a sweet smile,one that even being on her feet for the whole day couldn't erase.The lady noticed the waitress was nearly eight months pregnant,but she never let the strain and aches change her attitude.Then she remembered Bryan.注意:1.續(xù)寫詞數(shù)應(yīng)為150左右;2.請(qǐng)按如下格式作答。After the lady finished her meal,she paid with a $100 bill._______________________________________________________________________________________That night when she got home from work,she was thinking about the money and what the lady had written. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________【參考范文】After the lady finished her meal,she paid with a $100 bill.The waitress quickly went to get change for her$100 bill,but the old lady had driven off.She was gone by the time the waitress came back.The waitress wondered where the lady could be.Then she noticed something written on a napkin.There were tears in her eyes when she read what the lady wrote:You don't owe me anything.I have been there too.Somebody once helped me out the way I'm helping you.If you really want to pay me back,here is what you do:do not let this chain of love end with you.Under the napkin were four more $100 bills.That night when she got home from work,she was thinking about the money and what the lady had written.She was wondering how the lady knew how much she and her husband were in need.With the baby to be born next month,it was going to be hard.She knew how worried her husband Bryan Anderson was,but now everything is going to be all right.【導(dǎo)讀】 經(jīng)典名著《傲慢與偏見》情節(jié)富有喜劇性,語言機(jī)智幽默,是簡·奧斯丁小說中最受歡迎的一部。閱讀下面選取有關(guān)愛情的節(jié)選,對(duì)比中外文化中對(duì)愛情態(tài)度的異同。Pride and Prejudice (Excerpt)The Bennets' new neighbourIt is a truth well known to all the world that an unmarried man in possession of a large fortune must be in need of a wife.And when such a man moves into a neighbourhood,even if nothing is known about his feelings or opinions,this truth is so clear to the surrounding families,that they think of him immediately as the future husband of one or other of their daughters.“My dear Mr. Bennet,” said Mrs. Bennet to her husband one day,“have you heard that someone is going to rent Netherfield Park at last?”“No,Mrs. Bennet,I haven't,” said her husband.“Don't you want to know who is renting it?” cried Mrs. Bennet impatiently.“You want to tell me,and I don't mind listening.”Mrs. Bennet needed no further encouragement.“Well,my dear,I hear that he's a very rich young man from the north of England.It seems he came to see Netherfield on Monday and was so delighted with it that he arranged to rent it at once.Of course,it is the finest house in the area,with the largest gardens.His servants will be here by the end of the week,and he will be arriving soon afterwards!”“What is his name?” asked Mr. Bennet.“Bingley.”“Is he married or single?”“Oh,single,my dear,of course! A single man of large fortune—he has an income of four or five thousand pounds a year.How wonderful for our girls!”“Why? How can it affect them?” Mr. Bennet asked.“My dear Mr. Bennet,” she replied,“how can you be so annoying! You must realize I'm thinking of his marrying one of our daughters.”“Is that his purpose in coming to the area?”“His purpose? No,of course not.But it's very likely that he'll fall in love with one of them.And I want him to see the girls as soon as possible,before our other neighbours introduce themselves.So you must visit him as soon as he arrives.”“I really don't see why I should,” said Mr. Bennet.“You and the girls can visit him,or perhaps you should send them by themselves.Yes,that might be better,as you're as attractive as any of them,and Mr. Bingley might like you best.”“My dear,you flatter me,” replied his wife,“I certainly have been called beautiful in the past,but I think a woman with five adult daughters should stop thinking of her own beauty.Mr. Bennet,I beg you to visit him.You know it's correct for the gentleman of the family to visit new neighbours first.I simply cannot take the girls to see him unless you have already met him.”“Surely you worry too much about the rules of polite society.I'm sure Mr. Bingley will be delighted to see you all.And I'll write him a few lines,which you can give him,agreeing gladly to his marrying any of the girls,although I must especially recommend my dear little Lizzy.”“Oh no,Mr. Bennet!” gasped Mrs. Bennet,horrified.“Please don't do that! And Lizzy is no better than the others,although I know she is your favourite.”“Our daughters are all very silly,ignorant girls,it's true.But at least Lizzy is a little more intelligent than her sisters.”“Mr. Bennet,how can you speak so unkindly of your own children? Oh dear,how ill I feel! Have you no pity for me? Don't you realize how I suffer?”“Indeed,my dear,I've suffered with you for the last twenty three years.But I think you will recover,and live to see many more rich young men come into the neighbourhood.”《傲慢與偏見》(節(jié)選)班納特家的新鄰居家財(cái)萬貫而又尚未婚配的男人一定需要一個(gè)賢內(nèi)助,這是一條世界上人盡皆知的真理。當(dāng)這樣一位男人搬到了附近時(shí),這條真理在鄰居們心中就顯得更加清楚,他們哪怕對(duì)他的感情或意見一無所知,也會(huì)馬上把他當(dāng)作他們哪個(gè)女兒未來的丈夫。“親愛的班納特先生,”一天,班納特夫人對(duì)她丈夫說,“你聽說了嗎?尼日斐莊園到底還是租出去了?!?/span>“我還沒聽說,班納特太太,”她丈夫說。“難道你不想知道是誰要租嗎?”班納特太太不耐煩地嚷了起來。“你要想告訴我,我也不妨聽聽。”班納特夫人不需要更多的鼓勵(lì)就開腔了。“啊,親愛的,我聽說他是個(gè)闊少爺,英格蘭北部人。好像是星期一來看了看尼日斐,十分喜歡,馬上安排把它租了下來。當(dāng)然,連宅子的花園都那么大,那確實(shí)是這一片最好的莊園。他的仆人周末到,他本人隨后就到!”“他叫什么名字?”班納特先生問道。“彬格萊。”“結(jié)婚了還是單身?”“啊,親愛的,當(dāng)然是單身!家財(cái)萬貫的單身漢——他每年收入四五千鎊呢。對(duì)咱家姑娘們來說真是再好不過了!”“為什么?這跟姑娘們有什么關(guān)系?”班納特先生問道。“我親愛的班納特先生,”她回答道,“你怎么那么討厭!你應(yīng)該想到,我是在考慮他跟我們哪個(gè)姑娘結(jié)婚。”“他搬到這兒住就是為了這個(gè)嗎?”“為這個(gè)?當(dāng)然不是。可是真說不準(zhǔn)他會(huì)愛上我們哪個(gè)姑娘。我想盡早讓他見見姑娘們,要趕在其他鄰居自我介紹之前。所以,他一來你就得去拜訪他一下。”“我真是不明白為什么要去拜訪他,”班納特先生說,“你可以和姑娘們?nèi)?,或者你讓她們自己去。?duì),還是讓她們自己去好,你長得那么迷人,比她們哪個(gè)都不遜色,說不定彬格萊先生會(huì)看上你。”“親愛的,你太夸獎(jiǎng)我了,”他妻子答道,“過去人們當(dāng)然說我漂亮,可是我覺得,一個(gè)女人家,五個(gè)女兒都長大成人了,不應(yīng)該再老想自己漂亮不漂亮。班納特先生,我求求你,還是去拜訪他一下吧。你知道,來了新鄰居,家里的男人先去拜訪一下是應(yīng)該的。你如果不先見見他,我怎么好帶著姑娘們?nèi)ツ兀?/span>”“你對(duì)文明社會(huì)的條條框框真是考慮得太多了。我相信彬格萊先生會(huì)很高興見到你們幾個(gè)的。對(duì)了,我給他寫幾句話,你可以捎過去,就說他隨便娶哪個(gè)姑娘,我都很樂意。不過,我得特別推薦我的小麗萃。”“哦,不,班納特先生!”班納特太太倒抽口氣,嚇壞了。“別那樣!再說,麗萃也不比其他幾個(gè)好,不過我知道你偏愛她。”“我們幾個(gè)姑娘都很蠢,很無知,這是真的??墒?,麗萃至少還比她幾個(gè)姐妹聰明點(diǎn)兒。”“班納特先生,你怎么能這樣無情地說自己的親生女兒?哦。親愛的,我難受極了!你一點(diǎn)兒也不心疼我嗎?你沒想到我多難受嗎?”“怎么沒想到,親愛的,我跟著你難受了23年了。不過我想你會(huì)恢復(fù)過來的,會(huì)在有生之年看到更多的闊少爺來和我們做鄰居?!?/span>[知識(shí)積累]1.flatter v. 奉承;阿諛2.gasp v.喘著氣說出3.horrified adj.驚悸的;帶有恐怖感的;驚駭?shù)?/span>4.ignorant adj.無知的;愚昧的[文化鏈接]《傲慢與偏見》之角色解讀彬格萊先生是一位儀表堂堂的年輕紳士,為人溫柔敦厚、坦白直爽,是每一位丈母娘都喜歡的“國民女婿”。但他天性謙和、缺乏自信,容易受他人影響。