2020-2021学年外研版英语必修4课时作业：MODULE 1 READING AND VOCABULARY WORD版含解析.DOC

1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家.阅读理解What if you arrived home to find a delicious hot meal waiting for you, prepared by your very own kitchen robot? It might sound like science fiction, but professors at the University of Tokyo have taken the first step toward making that a reality.The team recently introduced a hu

2、manoid kitchen robot that can pour tea and other drinks into cups and serve them to guests.When teatime is over, the robot can also wash the cups and put them away.In California, another interesting kitchen robot has been developed, called Readybot.It can pick up objects and either store them in cab

3、inets(橱柜) or put them in the trash.It also carries a separate floorcleaning robot that can operate by itself.Unlike the Japanese robot，Readybot just looks more like a large box with arms and wheels.Readybot was created by engineers and designers who established a club called the Readybot Challenge.T

4、hey believe that in the future millions of robots will be needed in homes to perform ordinary household tasks.Readybot is just the first step in their plan to create a robot that can do jobs not only in kitchens but in other rooms of homes and in offices as well.Clearly there are technological probl

5、ems to solve before robots can cook a complete meal.There are also many safety concerns (忧虑)Not everyone (especially parents) would be comfortable with the idea of robots in their house，manipulating hot pans and sharp knives.The European Commission recently funded (资助) a project to study these conce

6、rns.According to lead researcher Professor Chris Melhuish, “Enabling robots to work safely with humans is a key need for the future development of robotics.”本文介绍了一种新发明的厨房机器人。1Compared with Readybot, which of the following is TRUE about the Japanese robot?AIt is more popular. BIt performs more jobs.C

7、It moves more quickly. DIt looks more like a person.答案：D解析：细节理解题。根据文中第一段第三句和第二段最后一句Unlike the Japanese robot，Readybot just looks more like a large box with arms and wheels.可知，和日本机器人相比，Readybot像一个带有胳膊和轮子的大箱子，所以日本机器人更像人。故选D项。2What can Readybot be used to do?ADrive you around. BClean your kitchen.CPrep

8、are food for you. DWork for office workers.答案：B解析：细节理解题。根据文中第二段中的“It can pick up objects and either store them in cabinets(橱柜) or put them in the trash.”可知，Readybot可用于打扫厨房。故选B项。3Whats the meaning of the underlined word“manipulating” in the last paragraph?AInventing. BAvoiding.CControlling. DMaking.答

9、案：C解析：词义猜测题。根据“Not everyone(especially parents)would be comfortable with the idea of robots in their house，manipulating hot pans and sharp knives.”和上文的safety concerns(忧虑)可知，manipulate是“控制”的意思。故选C项。.七选五Habits to Be a Highly Effective StudentSome students are able to get straight As and at the same ti

10、me serve as the president of three clubs.However, some students struggle to keep their GPA(Grade Point Average) above a 3.0._1_ Although its true that everyones IQ is different, good study habits are very important.Here are several habits you should adopt to get good grades._2_ If you havent had a “

11、planner”， get one.Many people use their computers and smartphones to make a schedule.The problem with that approach is that they are major distractions (分心的事物)Instead, get an oldfashioned paper and pen planner.Create a weekly schedule._3_ Include time that will be spent eating, sleeping and doing an

12、ything not related(相关的) to schoolwork.That way you know exactly how much you can accomplish each day.Take frequent, short breaks.Taking a break from studying for 15 minutes every hour will help keep you refreshed._4_ If you dont take a break, you may find yourself daydreaming or even falling asleep.

13、Take some time for some water, a snack or a quick chat with a friend.Take care of yourself.During the final exam week, it is common for students to fall behind on sleep and meals.Make sure you get a good nights sleep and have regular meals.Studying while you are hungry or sleepy is ineffective and w

14、ill slow you down in the long run.Also try to make time for family and friends._5_AKeep things organized.BKeep away from your computers.COf course, not everyone needs breaks.DOur brains are not meant to work for hours nonstop.EHaving a good support system will help with all the stress.FAnd they seem

15、 to spend all of their time in studying.GThen in the daily schedule, make a list of things to do each hour.文章主要介绍了学习效率高的学生所拥有的四个好的学习习惯。1F解析：根据上文可知，一些学生是全优生，还可以同时担任三个俱乐部的主席，而一些学生则挣扎着使他们的平均学分绩点高于3.0。此处应填“他们似乎花全部时间在学习上”。2A解析：根据空后的“If you havent had aplanner，get one”可知，作者强调要有规划，即让一切事情具有组织性。3G解析：本条建议是列个每周时间表，G项“然后，在每日时间表中把每小时要做的事情列出来”承接上文，符合语境。4D解析：根据本段多次出现的“休息”和空后的“If you dont take a break，you may find yourself daydreaming or even falling asleep.”(如果你不休息，你可能发现自己做白日梦或者甚至睡着了)可推知，空处应是说人需要休息，大脑不能无休止地工作。故选D项。5E解析：空前讲要抽时间跟家人和朋友在一起，故可推知空处应该是讲家人和朋友给自己提供的支持和帮助有助于缓解压力。所以选E。高考资源网版权所有，侵权必究！