Unit 1 Places of Interest 课下练熟高考阅读理解提速练练速度(限时：20分钟)A(2017重庆市高三二模)Robots performing tasks according to a predetermined set of instructions are nothing new.But robots able to learn how to cook by watching videos are a completely different approach, which is conducted by a group of researchers at the University of Maryland.If you have posted a video of your favorite recipe on the popular website YouTube, chances are that it will be used by a robot.University of Marylands professor Yiannis Aloimonos, leader of the group, said “There exists a large amount of video information on the Internet that our robots can capitalize_on.”“At present, the videos are fed electronically，”said research scientist Cornelia Fermuller.“Originally, we took our own videos, our cameras looking at us doing the cooking，”she explained.“And, as the robot advances, it reacts to good quality videos.And it will react to even lower quality homemade videos.”So far, the robot named Julia can make a simple salad by breaking each task into basic parts, such as grasping a spoon, bringing it to the bowl, stirring the salad and observing the results.But why teach a robot how to understand a video when it can easily follow a fixed program？Aloimonos believes predetermined instructions lack flexibility.He thinks one of the problems is how to make the robot understand and use what it learns during a certain task, the socalled feedback (反馈意见); another is the introduction of language.“I believe it will take quite some time before the robots are able to understand metaphorical (比喻性的) language，”he added.“But，” he said，“we dont need that to create a new world where the robots will be working for us.”语篇解读：本文是一篇科普说明文。机器人按既定指令完成任务并不让人觉得新鲜，但能看着视频学做饭的机器人，你可能前所未闻。1The underlined phrase “capitalize on” in Paragraph 2 probably can be replaced by _.Atake hold ofBmake use ofCkeep track of Dcatch sight of解析：选B词义猜测题。由第二段的第一句“If you have posted .used by a robot.”可知，机器人能利用网上大量的视频信息。结合第二段的最后一句可知，capitalize on应与“make use of”意思相近，因此选择B项。2Aloimonos probably agrees that at present the robot _.Acan not fully digest what it learnsBcan not make a simple saladCcan follow homemade videosDcan understand metaphorical language解析：选A推理判断题。根据最后一段Aloimonos的话可知，该机器人目前还不能理解比喻性的语言。根据倒数第二段的最后一句可推知，Aloimonos可能认为目前该机器人还不能完全消化它学的东西，应选择A项。3Robots are taught to understand a video mainly because _.Athey can easily follow fixed programsBthey are smart enough to learn cookingCcooking videos are more interesting to watchDpredetermined instructions are not flexible解析：选D细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的前两句可知，教机器人理解视频是因为预定指令不够灵活，应选择D项。4Which of the following might best serve as the title of the passage?ARobots Creating a New WorldBRobots Making Cooking VideosCRobots Learning to Cook by Watching VideosDRobots Performing Tasks by Following Instructions解析：选C标题归纳题。文章主要介绍了通过观看视频学做饭的机器人，因此C项是最佳标题。B(2017重庆一中高三月考)2015 is a great time for more creative China tours to be made. Shanghai Disney opens more highspeed rail options. Insisting on highquality services, we are proud to present our ever bestselling China tour packages, tour themes and the next popular destinations. Check out the optional activities and information making our Smart Travelers trips outstanding.China highlights most popular private tour. Our private guide, driver and car are available all times. You take the trip, we take the stress.Day 12 In BeijingTake a break on your arrival. Enjoy local peoples morning exercise at the Temple of Heaven before visiting the Great Wall, and then have a lifetime experience of visiting the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall on Day 2.Day 34 In XianStill in Beijing in the daytime of Day 3. Visit the Forbidden City and the Tiananmen Square to feel royal life in ancient China. After that pay a visit to hutongs which give full flavor of authentic experience. Catch a flight at night to Xian. Private guide and driver escort (护送) you to visit the highlights of Xian on Day 4.Day 57 In Guilin/YangshuoContinue to see Xian and have more interacts with the local. Visiting a family in Xian and learning how to make different shapes of dumplings give you an unforgettable time. Take a plane at night and arrive at Guilin on Day 5. Get on board to enjoy essence of Guilin, the Li River cruise to Yangshuo. Cycle to villages and meet friendly local people and learn more about Chinese agriculture.Day 810 In ShanghaiPrivate transfer from Yangshuo to Guilin airport. Shanghai guide and driver are waiting for you with smiling faces. Highlights of the city on Day 9 show you the future of China as the end of the trip. You have free time on the last day before taking an international flight.Just let us know your travel style! We will then adapt this tour and create a unique quote (报价) based on your individual needs. For more information, please click here: http：/www.chinahighlights.com/tou