Ian Mercer doesn’t set an alarm clock. The former Microsoft senior manager doesn’t check the weather, either. He doesn’t turn on lights, water the yard, or adjust the thermostat(恒温器). He doesn’t open the curtains, answer the phone, or call his children for dinner. There’s something unique about Ian’s home. He has programmed it to do all these things for him.
Ian doesn’t live in a typical home or have a typical lifestyle. He spent over a decade designing the systems that feature in his unique home. He bought a home automation software package and then improved it.
Now there are 79 sensors and monitors, and 48 light switches in his home. Lights turn on automatically in rooms with people in them. Even being out, Ian can also control his home remotely using voice commands or his phone in any location. That is only the beginning of what this home has been programmed to do.
It connects with online calendars, caller ID, online weather services, online address boos, and email, among other things, to get Ian through his day. For example, if there is a meeting in Ian’s calendar, it will wake him up, open his bedroom curtains, start and set his shower to his desired temperature. It also informs Ian about traffic conditions.
There is plenty more this home has been programmed to do. It keeps him updated on his favorite sports teams and scores. It even monitors online activity to check that Ian’s children are doing their homework. The “dinner’s ready” command stops operation of their computers and TVs. This is easier than asking his children o shut them down.
Ian’s home is unique. Most homes are not this smart, but soon more homes will be technologically advanced.
1.What makes Ian’s home unique?
A. Having more furniture than usual
B. Being programmed with smart software
C. Creating a traditional atmosphere for Ian
D. Working automatically without Ian’s order
2.What can we learn about Ian?
A. He invented the home automation software
B. He devoted years to improving the systems
C. He is seeking to control his home remotely
D. He failed to monitor his children’s homework
3.What does the underlined sentence imply?
A. Smart homes are future trends
B. Ian’s home is far from satisfaction
C. Technology of smart home is too expensive
D. Homes smarter than Ian’s can be found everywhere
书面表达
假定你是高二学生李华。你的英国笔友Mike 来信说他准备戒烟。请你根据以下内容提示给他回信：
1. 给予肯定和鼓励；
2. 推荐可行的戒烟方法；
3. 表达你的祝愿。
注意：
1. 词数100-120；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
单句改错
每句中有1处语言错误，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（^），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
（1）Another simple form of poem that students can easily write is the cinquain, a poem
making up of five lines.
（2）I would appreciate that if you accepted my invitation.
（3）We know that the levels of carbon dioxide have been increased greatly over the last 100 to 150 years.
（4）I would rather you pay me in cash now.
（5）Today, I am just enthusiastic about my job as the day I first started.
课文背诵，用所背段落的单词填空。
Art is1._________ by the customs and2._________ of a people.
There are various reasons 3.________ people write poetry. Some poems tell a story or4._________ something in a way that will give the reader a strong5.________. Others try to6._________ certain emotions. Poets use many different forms of poetry to express7.________.
There is no doubt that the earth is becoming warmer see 8._________ and that it is9._________ that has caused this global warming rather than a10._________ but natural…
用选修六第一至第五单元单词表中单词的正确形式填空，否则不得分。
1.She hoped to get a job on the local newspaper and e__________ worked for “The Times”.
2.She has a __________（偏爱）for pop music.
3.My father asks me to spend two hours on physical exercise to s__________ my body.
4.I’m always being told off for being so __________（笨拙的）.
5.He was not allowed to go in because his casual clothes were not a__________ for such a formal occasion.
6.Globalization is one of the __________（现象）of the 21st century.
7.It was on the day before the examination that the girl experienced a__________ and stress.
8.It is __________（荒谬可笑的）to think like that, after all, you are already a grown-up.
9.To learn English well, I decided to s__________ to China Daily.
10.I __________（惊慌）when I saw smoke coming out of the engine.
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Rules for a Happier, Healthier You
No one would ever say that they want to live a miserable life --- it’s just not something that anyone would wish. 1. What’s the secret to having a happy life? What are the rules to live by? If you’re looking to improve your life, here are some rules you should live by.
1. Find the Bright Side
Tragedy can strike at anytime and it’s only human nature to react by getting upset. 2. If you’re strong enough to find the bright side, you’ll find that you will have grown as an individual.
2. Adjust Your Expectations
It’s okay to lean on others and ask for help. 3. To have a happy and healthy life, we must find strength within and be our own change. 4. Other people cannot be responsible for making you happy --- only you can do that.
3. Carry out a Healthy Life
Living a healthy life doesn’t necessarily mean you have to overhaul（大修）your diet and exercise regiment, but it does mean that you must make healthy living decisions. If you are physically fit --- meaning you’re not overweight and feel good about your overall appearance, 5.
