2 . 语法填空

In the near future, the smart     1    (home) with new technology will solve many daily problems for us. We will be using     2     (advance)technology every day for automatic control of everything. All controls will respond    3     our voice commands and prepare everything for us according to our     4     (day) routine. In the meantime, regular health checks     5     (monitor) our health every day and give us a warning early     6     if there is something abnormal, which     7    (potential) save our lives. In addition, by     8    (detect)abnormal signs in our homes, smart homes will provide us with the relevant information, so we will be able    9     (fix) the problem in time. Many of these new innovations are already     10     (avail) and being used in some homes, and most new homes will begin to use this new technology in the not-too-distant future.

5 . Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct.
Hi, everyone.

Traditionally,     1     the year winds down, it’s a time for reflections—to give thanks, reconnect with loved ones, and cherish the more meaningful parts of life, removed from our usual day-to-day distractions.

Of course, the events of 2020 haven’t shown a lot of respect for our traditions. In a year of so much tragedy, it can be tough to give thanks when you’re doing your best to get by. And far too many of us will have to gather around a table with an empty chair, if we were able to gather together at all.

One thing, though, we can say about 2020 is that it forced us all to cherish what is most important, what’s most meaningful in our lives. To stop taking things for granted,     2     truly matters. To be grateful for what we have, and to be alive to the pain of those     3     (fortunate).

Throughout this challenging year, I’ve been moved, again and again, by the sacrifices so many were willing to make on behalf of others. The healthcare professionals who risked their lives to save ours. The workers who have kept our lights on and our shelves stocked, always essential to our economy, but finally     4     (recognize) for it. The protesters of every race and age who saw injustice in their streets and their institutions and demanded change. And the less heralded leaders, the quiet change-makers who saw need in their own communities and leapt to address it. They checked in on their neighbors, delivered food and PPE to seniors and those experiencing hardship, offered mental health support to those     5    (recover) from trauma.     6     holes this pandemic tore wide in our social fabric, these emerging leaders stepped forward to patch it up.

These are exactly the leaders Michelle and I started our Foundation to support. We always thought they     7     (lead) us into a bright future, if only we     8     empower them, connect them with each other, and give them a dose of inspiration when they needed it.

What we learned in 2020 is that these emerging leaders aren’t just building a brighter future, they’re safeguarding our present. In hard times, they are the ones who’ve given me solace. It’s     9     sacrifice in which I found hope. And as we begin to close the chapter on a difficult year with encouraging news on the horizon, it’s their leadership     10     will guide us today and tomorrow.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everybody.

—Quoted from Barack Obama’s Christmas speech in 2020

6 . 阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

In the not-too-distant future, we     1     (live) in smart homes, which will keep us secure, save us energy, and provide a more comfortable environment to live in. For example, the     2     (integrate) sensors will go into an energy-efficient mode all by itself. Your home will learn your     3     (day) routine and preferences. Your lights, favourite music or TV programmes will come on     4     instant you enter the door. All controls will respond to voice commands. Besides, how well you sleep every night will     5    (record) by your bed, and your     6     (weigh) problem will be checked as well. Even the smart toilets can     7     (constant) keep track of your health. Moreover, by providing you with relevant information early on, smart homes can help prevent serious damage     8     accidents, like big fires. Though some of these new     9     (innovation) are readily available and being used in some homes, it will still take some years     10    most new homes begin to use this high technology.

7 . 根据课文内容，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Today, we have to use switches for our lights, knobs for our appliances,     1     remote controls for our TVs and air conditioners. In the future, we will be using     2     (advance) technology every day for automatic control of just about everything in our home. The future home will use integrated sensors to tell     3     you leave home each morning, and then go into     4     energy-efficient mode all by itself. You will no longer have to think about     5     (turn) switches on and off yourself. Your home will also learn your daily routine and     6     (prefer), so everything will be ready for you when you get home each evening. Your lights will come     7     the instant you enter the door along with your favourite music or TV programmes, and you will find your dinner already     8     (prepare) for you. All controls will respond to voice commands, so     9     you want to change your routine, you just say aloud what you want and the home system     10     (obey).

9 . 语法填空

In real life, we usually forget    1    (lock) the door or switch off the lights or the gas,         2    will cause great problems. Besides, we will also meet these things: the water pipe will start     3    (leak), the electrical wiring will short, and even your health will have problems, but you needn't worry about them. In the not-too-    4    (distance )future, the smart homes will deal with them.

A smart home is one that    5    (integrate) computers into the structure of the building itself. In this way, many of the things that we now do    6    (we) will become available. For example, the smart home could control the air conditioning and lights so that you would no longer have to turn switches on and off,    7    (make) your home more energy-efficient. The smart home could also monitor itself to make sure that everything is working as it should,     8     send you warning if there is a problem. Such smart homes could even    9    (programme) to detect your health problems, and then give you right advice as to the food you should eat or if you should see a doctor. So, in    10    sense, smart homes will lead us to living smarter lives. Luckily, some new technology has been used in our homes.

10 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

According to a survey    1    (publish) by an American university, the ten fastest growing jobs will be related to computers and health. There will also be a rise in the demand for health professionals. Others will be more    2    (tradition).The number of speech pathologist is     3    (expect) to double by the year 2012. Of course there will be plenty    4    other new jobs, some of which we     5    (probable) can’t even guess.     6     more and more countries open up to tourism, more travel agents will be needed. For people    7    (do) this job, common sense, physical    8    (fit) and     9    outgoing personality are likely to be     10    (importance) than computer skills.