1、1Unit 3 Life in the future阅读理解组块专练练速度(限时：30 分钟).阅读理解AWhat will man be like in the future in 5,000 or even 50,000 years from now? We can only make guesses, of course, but we can be sure that he will be different from what he is today, for man is slowly changing all the time. Let us take an obvious ex
2、ample. Man, even five hundred years ago, was shorter than he is today. Now, on average, men are about three inches taller. Five hundred years is relatively a short period of time, so we may assume that man will continue to grow taller. Again, in the modern world we use our brains a great deal. Even
3、so, we still make use of only about 20% of the brains capacity. As time goes on, however, we shall have to use our brains more and more, and eventually we shall need larger ones! This is likely to bring about a physical change to the head, in particular, the forehead will grow larger. Nowadays our e
4、yes are in constant use. In fact, we use them so much that very often they become weaker and we have to wear glasses. But over a very long period of time it is likely that mans eyes will grow stronger.On the other hand, we tend to make less use of our arms and legs. These, as a result, are likely to
5、 grow weaker. At the same time, however, our fingers will grow more sensitive because they are used a great deal in modern life.But what about hair? This will probably disappear from the body altogether in course of time because it does not serve a useful purpose any longer. In the future, then, bot
6、h sexes are likely to be bald (光秃的)Perhaps all these give the impression that in the future man will not be a very attractive creature to look at! This may well be true. All the same, in spite of all these changes, future man will still have a lot in common with us. He will still be a human being，wi
7、th thoughts and emotions similar to our own.语篇解读：本文对未来人会变成什么样子进行了分析和想象。1The passage mainly tells us that _.Amans life will be different in the future2Bfuture man will look quite different from usCman is growing taller and uglier as time passesDmans organs functions will be on the wane (衰退)解析：选 B 主旨大
8、意题。由第一段可知本文主要介绍未来人类的外貌可能会出现的变化。C 项只是其中的一个方面。2The change in mans size of forehead is probably because _.Ahe/she makes use only 20% of the brains capacityBhis/her brain has grown larger over the past centuriesCthe other 80% of his/her brain will grow in due timeDhe/she will use his brain more and more
9、 as time goes on解析：选 D 细节理解题。由第二段最后两句说人类将更多地使用大脑，最终大脑变大，前额变大可知答案。3It is implied that _.Ahuman beings will become less attractive in the futureBless use of a bodily organ may lead to its degenerationChuman beings hope for a change in the future lifeDfuture life is always predictable解析：选 B 推理判断题。从人类身体
10、变化可以看出，经常使用的，如大脑、手指将变得发达，而不常用的如头发、四肢会退化。BWhat will people die of 100 years from now? If you think that is a simple question, you have not been paying attention to the revolution that is taking place in biotechnology. With the help of new medicine，the human body will last a very long time. Death will
11、 come mainly from accidents, 3murder and war. Todays leading killers, such as heart disease, cancer, and aging itself, will become distant memories.In discussion of technological changes, the Internet gets most of the attention these days. But the change in medicine can be the real technological eve
12、nt of our times. How long can humans live? Human brains were known to decide the final death. Cells are the basic units of all living things, and until recently, scientists were sure that the life of cells could not go much beyond 120 years because the basic materials of cells, such as those of brai
13、n cells, would not last forever. But the upper limits will be broken by new medicine. Sometime between 2050 and 2100, medicine will have advanced to the point at which every 10 years or so, people will be able to take medicine to repair their organs. The medicine, made up of the basic building mater
14、ials of life, will build new brain cells, heart cells, and so on in much the same way our bodies make new skin cells to take the place of old ones.It is exciting to imagine that the advance in technology may be changing the most basic condition of human existence, but many technical problems still m
15、ust be cleared up on the way to this wonderful future.语篇解读：本文主要讲述了人类的生命由于生物技术的发展可以无限期延长的愿望有可能成为现实。4According to the passage, human death is now mainly caused by _.Adiseases and aging Baccidents and warCaccidents and aging Dheart disease and war解析：选 A 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“Todays leading killers, such as h
16、eart disease, cancer, and aging itself, will become distant memories.”可知选 A。5In the authors opinion, todays most important advance in technology lies in _. Amedicine Bthe InternetCbrain cells Dhuman organs解析：选 B 细节理解题。根据第二段第一句可知选 B。6Humans may live longer in the future because _.Aheart disease will
17、be far away from usBhuman brains can decide the final death4Cthe basic materials of cells will last foreverDhuman organs can be repaired by new medicine解析：选 D 细节理解题。根据第二段“people will be able to take medicine to repair their organs”可知选 D。7We can infer from the passage that _.Ahuman life will not last
18、 more than 120 years in the futureBhumans have to take medicine to build new skin cells nowCmany things have to be done before humans can have a longer lifeDwe have already solved the technical problems in building new cells解析：选 C 推理判断题。根据最后一段可知选 C。CI have lived in Americas countryside for nine year
19、s, first in Michigan, where I was getting my university degree; then in central Illinois; and now in Indiana, where I am a university teacher. There were a few things I enjoyed complaining (抱怨) about in my living area. Im a vegetarian (素食者), so theres nowhere to go out for a nice dinner without taki
20、ng a 50mile drive. Im black, so theres nowhere to get my hair done without another 50mile drive.I repeated these complaints to my parents and my friends. Sometimes it seemed like complaints were the common language in my circle. We all were dissatisfied with something. Back in Illinois, my friends c
21、omplained about the train to Chicago and how its never on time; my friends in bigger cities complained about the expensive rent and strange smells on the subway.Complaining allows us to accept the imperfect without having to take action. We all have great ideas about what life would be like if only
22、we had this, or did that, or lived there. Perhaps complaining helps bridge the large space between these perfect selves and reality.Theres also this: I really didnt want to change most of the things I complained about. Complaining was helpful on those days when happiness required too much energy. Bu
23、t it also made me lose sight of something. I was born and grew up in Nebraska and have lived most of my life in one of the plains states. When I went to the coasts, I was surprised by how unattractive bigcity living can be.Complaining may offer relief, but so does acceptance. There is no perfect pla
24、ce. There is no perfect life. There will always be something to complain 5about. By focusing on (关注) my complaints, I risked missing out on important moments of happiness. Now, I look up into the night sky and see all the stars. And I know that I have nothing to complain about.语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。作者曾是一个爱抱
25、怨的人，然而她最终意识到抱怨不会带来任何改变还会使她错过许多美好的时刻。8After complaining, the author probably_.Ahad a deeper understanding of realityBtried to make herself more perfectCgot sadder about her situationDremained unchanged解析：选 D 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Complaining allows us to accept the imperfect without having to take action.”和第
26、四段中的“I really didnt want to change most of the things I complained about”可推测，作者抱怨过后基本不作出任何改变。9What does the underlined word “something” in Paragraph 4 refer to?AThe fact that the author liked the countryside.BThe difference between small and big cities.CThe difficulty in finding happiness.DThe purpo
27、se of the authors life.解析：选 A 代词指代题。画线词 something指的是后面的两句“I was born and grew up in Nebraska and have lived most of my life in one of the plains states. When I went to the coasts, I was surprised by how unattractive bigcity living can be.”由此可知，作者想表达她所忽略的事情是：她生养于有着大片平原的内布拉斯加，并且一点儿都不羡慕大城市的生活，即：她曾经非常喜爱
28、乡村生活的事实。10The author writes the text mainly to _.Amake her complaintsBtell us to stop complainingCcompare different lifestylesDtell us life is the same anywhere解析：选 B 写作目的题。根据最后一段特别是最后一句“And I know that I have nothing to complain about.”可知，作者写作此文旨在告诉我们应该停止抱怨生活，并且希望我们可以更多地关注生活中的美好。.阅读七选五(2019嘉兴调研)Cri
29、tical (批判的) thinking is the art of using reason to 6analyze ideas and dig deeper to get to our true potential. It doesnt mean youre thinking harder or longer. _1_ Here are some tips and ideas to help you build a foundation for critical thinking.Question your assumptions. We make a lot of assumptions
30、 about almost everything. Its how our brain processes certain pieces of information, and how we get along in everyday life. You could say they are the foundation of our critical framework. _2_ Then the whole foundation needs to be rebuilt, from the bottom up.Dont take information on authority until
31、youve investigated it yourself. Instead of doublechecking everything anyone says, we tend to label information as either coming from a trustworthy or not trustworthy source. This keeps us from doublechecking every piece of information that comes our way, saving time and energy. But it also keeps us
32、from getting to the bottom of things we think of as coming from a trustworthy source, even when they dont. _3_Put yourself in other peoples shoes. Empathy can also help you develop your critical thinking skills. _4_ You may find that a little understanding facilitates a deeper insight into other peo
33、ple and their behavior. The deeper your insight is into yourself and others, the wiser your decisions will be._5_ There is no way to learn better than learning from your friends. If you only want to be a big fish swimming in the little pond just because your ego (自我价值感) feels good, keep this part. I
34、f you are wondering about how to develop critical skills, make friends with smart people and throw away your ego.AActually, its about thinking better.BSurround yourself with people smarter than you.CBe someone that people know that they can count on.DYou should not judge others until you fully under
35、stand their situation.EBut what if they turned out to be wrong, or at least not entirely truthful?FThe reason is that understanding does not always go with the right action.GSo what is published in a magazine or online doesnt mean its necessarily true.语 篇 解 读 ： 本 文 是 一 篇 说 明 文 ， 主 要 介 绍 了 构 建 批 判 性
36、思 维 的 方 法 。71选 A 由上文“It doesnt mean youre thinking harder or longer.”可推知，空处应进一步解释批判性思维的真正含义，所以选 A项。2选 E 根据下文中的“Then the whole foundation needs to be rebuilt, from the bottom up.”可推知，我们所做的一些假定有可能是错误的，因此需要全部重建，所以选 E项。3选 G 由上文中的“But it also keeps us from getting to the bottom of things we think of as c
37、oming from a trustworthy source, even when they dont.”可推知，将信息归类使我们不能够追根究底，因此出版在杂志上或网上的信息并不一定是真的，所以选 G项。4选 D 根据上文中的“Put yourself in other peoples shoes.”，以及此处与下文中的“The deeper your insight is into yourself and others, the wiser your decisions will be.”呼应可推知，只有充分了解他人的情况，作出的决定才会更明智，所以选 D项。5选 B 根据空处所在位置可知，此处为主题句，再结合本段内容可知，本段主要讲了和比自己聪明的人在一起可以提高批判性技能，所以选 B项。
