1、专题14高考英语 专项突破“读后续写”科技故事科技改变生活，可以改变世界01阅读下面短文，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。A woman who had a stroke (中风) while on a Face Time video call with her sister, said the technology saved her life. Esmee Russell, head of the Stroke Association, said, “A stroke can happen to anyone, at any age, at any time.
2、Thats why its so important that people know how to act fast: it could save a life.” Strokes happen when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off by a clot (凝块), or damaged by bleeding that causes brain cells in the affected area to die.Opokua Kwapong, who lives alone in New York, was on a ca
3、ll with her sister, Adumea Sapong, in Manchester, when Mrs Sapong noticed that her elder sister “didnt look right”. And she also noticed her sisters voice was slurred (口齿不清). Ms Kwapong said she had not realised how serious the situation was.The 58-year-old Kwapong had woken from an afternoon sleep
4、when Mrs Sapong called her on Face Time. Ms Kwapong said “My sister looked at me and said she could see that my face didnt look right. She also said that I was slurring my words, but I thought she was making a fuss (大惊小怪) and I didnt believe her.”Mrs Sapong said When I called Kwapong, she said that
5、shed not been feeling well and had been feeling tired and was also having some difficulty walking. I said, Perhaps you need to take some medicine. She tried to pick up a glass of water and wasnt able to. Then I noticed on the Face Time video call that her face was drooping. I told her she needed to
6、hang up and immediately see a doctor. She thought I was making a fuss so I then called one of my other sisters, who is a doctor, and she could hear her speaking and could also tell that her speech was slurred. We both told her to call for help at once.”注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Para. 1:
7、 Ms Kuapong hung up the call and then dialed the emergency services._Para. 2:Ms Kwapong said: “There is no doubt that the internet and technology saved my life._【答案】Ms Kwapong hung up the call and then dialed the emergency services. The ambulance rushed to her house and nurses sent her to hospital.
8、In hospital, Ms Kwapong was diagnosed with stroke and should stay at hospital for at least one week, Her sister Adumea Sapong looked after her. Her doctor said she was lucky to receive treatment quickly or she could have had much trouble.Ms Kwapong said: “There is no doubt that the Internet and tech
9、nology saved my life. If my sister had not noticed that something was not right, then things could have been so different. Not only did technology save my life, it now also allows me to live my life. I rely a lot on FaceTime as Im not able to travel as much as I did previously. You hear a lot of neg
10、ative stories about the Internet and technology, but I think this is an example of how technology can help us in daily life.”【解析】本文以人物为线索，讲述了一对老年姐妹在视频的过程中，妹妹发现姐姐的脸色不太好，说话也变得口齿不清，便建议姐姐立即联系医院。凭借着互联网和科技的优势，老人被及时送到了医院得到救治。【详解】1.段落续写：由第一段首句内容“Kuapong女士挂断了电话，然后拨打了急救服务。”可知，第一段可描写Kuapong女士得到了及时的救治。由第二段首句内容“
11、Kwapong女士说：毫无疑问，互联网和科技救了我的命。”可知，第二段可描写Kuapong女士对互联网和科技的看法。2.续写线索：联系急救服务得到救治感叹网络和科技的帮助3.词汇激活行为类.照料：look after/take care of.接受：receive/get.注意：notice/note情绪类.幸运的：lucky/fortunate.负面的：negative/minus【点睛】高分句型1Her doctor said she was lucky to receive treatment quickly or she could have had much trouble.（运用了
12、省略连接词that的宾语从句）高分句型2Not only did technology save my life，it now also allows me to live my life.（运用了not only位于句首的部分倒装句式）02Back in the early 1980s, the idea of home computers was catching on. I wasnt keen on getting one. Somehow, I evolved and have owned several computers over the years. Some days, I
13、loved my computer, but more often than not, I hated it. I didnt grow up with them, and they were a challenge to my mental health. Dealing with modern technology was my introduction to stress, and I know who to blame: my children.They werent satisfied that their dad and I finally bought a computer an
14、d learned to send e-mails. We were quite happy with that, but next came a cellphone. Then just talking on the phone was not acceptable; they insisted we learn to text as well. We couldnt get a break.I remember well the night that Facebook became a household word around here. Those kids of ours were
15、determined to set up a joint account for us. It took some convincing. We felt no guilt for grating on (激怒) their nerves considering the drama theyd sometimes created for us during their teenage years. A little payback wouldnt hurt those two.More recently, my husband and I were forced into getting ri
16、d of our flip phones and getting smartphones. I will admit that I progressed into appreciating mine. I liked speaking to Siri and finding out what I needed to know in an instant. I enjoyed having Internet access everywhere I went. I felt a sense of accomplishment; my husband-not so much. To this day
17、, he would happily take back his flip phone.Last Christmas, our children surprised us with yet another popular form of technology-Alexa. The girls took our smartphones in hand and got us programmed. Before we fully understood what was happening, we could tell Alexa to turn our lamp on or off, and sh
18、e would. To be honest, we were a bit annoyed at having to learn how to use yet another device, but we decided to keep it. We mastered turning the lamp on and off, and once again I got the hang of it sooner than my husband did. I became his Alexa coach.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。One night,
19、Alexa did not turn on the lamp when I gave the command._We should thank our children and grandchildren._【答案】One night, Alexa did not turn on the lamp when I gave the command. I tried to say “Turn on the light” to it countless times, but Alexa didnt work. “New technologies are always unreliable.” my
20、husband complained. I searched the Internet and immediately found the reason why Alex couldnt work. I just needed to tell Alex to set the light color to white or whatever color I wanted, and then it would turn on the light. Then Alex turned on the light itself.We should thank our children and grandc
21、hildren. It was our children and grandchildren that taught us to use technology so that I could find a solution on the Internet by myself. Without them, our life is always invariable and boring. Our children and grandchildren “force” us to accept and use technology, which seems to put us under press
22、ure. However, the fact is that our children and grandchildren let us really accept and use technology to make our life more convenient.【解析】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者的孩子们为自己和丈夫推荐了许多现代科技产品，作者从很有压力变得喜欢上它们，有一种成就感，但是作者的丈夫不太喜欢。去年圣诞节，孩子们给作者的智能手机安装了Alexa程序，可以打开或者关闭灯。【详解】1.段落续写：由第一段首句内容“一天晚上，当我发出命令时，Alexa没有开灯。”可知，第一段可
23、描写作者和丈夫对此的不同反应，作者用孩子们教会的技能想到办法解决问题。由第二段首句内容“我们应该感谢我们的子孙。”可知，第二段可描写作者感受到孩子们教会的科技是有用处的，感谢孩子们。2.续写线索：Alexa不工作丈夫抱怨作者想办法Alexa被修好感谢孩子们科技的用处3.词汇激活行为类打开：turn on/switch on教：teach/instruct找到：find/seek out情绪类感谢：thank/appreciate压力：pressure/stress【点睛】【高分句型1】I searched the Internet and immediately found the reaso
24、n why Alex couldnt work.（由关系副词why引导限制性定语从句）【高分句型2】However, the fact is that our children and grandchildren let us really accept and use technology to make our life more convenient.（由连接词that引导表语从句）03Grandma Agnes is ninety-nine years old and still live in the same house a hes lived in for more than s
25、ixty years. She was one of thirteen children raised on a farm. And now. she is rather set in her ways, For twelve years, Grandma ages enjoyed the c or up any of her dog, Snoopy. The black and white spotted must was a constant presence in her home and her yard. During the time that she had Snoopy, Gr
26、andma Agnes started showing signs of dementia. My family worked together to keep her living independently but safe. It was difficult for my dad the day he pulled the battery from her car to keep her from using her still valid drivers license, Every visit after that day, Grandma Agnes would insist th
27、at he buy her a new car battery because hers was dead again. Dad nodded and agreed to do it, knowing that the conversation would soon be forgotten. Three years ago. Snoopy passed away, My dad. Aunt Carol and Uncle Ed thought of ways to ensure that Grandma Agnes would know that Snoopy was gone, They
28、had burial service in the back yard with Grandma. Uncle Ed printed a picture of Snoopy with “Rest in Peace” written across the bottom and stuck it to the refrigerator, But on the daily visits. Grandma Agnes still asked about Snoopy, She accused the neighbors of taking her dog because she was sure th
29、at she heard bin barking from their yard. Having a family member with dementia is heartbreaking and trying. For every visit Ive made in the past five years, my dad has made a point to tell me that she probably wont remember who I am nor that my kids are her great grandchildren, Ive sat through conve
30、rsations where we patiently repeated answers to questions that were answered a few moment sago. Grandma Agnes is still there. and shes still her stubborn self. but she doesnt grasp the world around her, And yet she insists on living independently and asking about Snoopy constantly. 注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
31、2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答. A few months ago, Uncle Ed came up with good idea and bought a robotic dog for Grandma Ages. _Everyone in our family is pleased that Grandma Agnes has been so kind to Snoopy. _【答案】Para 1:A few months ago, Uncle Ed came up with a good idea and bought a robotic dog for Grandma Agn
32、es. It has soft fur and barks when it senses motion nearby. Grandma quickly adopted the dog as her new Snoopy. Her condition has led her to believe that he is an animal and not a robot. She got used to Snoopys barks and regarded them as requests for food or a nap. The food disappearing every night h
33、elped convince Grandma that Snoopy was a real dog. We found from the camera that the neighbor cat climbed over the fence and ate all the dog food.Para 2:Everyone in our family is pleased that Grandma Agnes has been so kind to Snoopy. She would pet him gently and carefully prepare food and water for
34、him. Once, when the dog didnt move, eat and bark, she anxiously phoned Uncle Ed. She was afraid Snoopy was ill, Uncle Ed found he just needed changing battery. Our family is grateful that the robotic dog has brought Grandma Agnes companionship and someone to love. Its beautiful that her love of dogs
35、 can continue through this time in her life.【解析】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了艾格尼丝奶奶已经99岁了，还住在已经住了60多年的那所房子里，奶奶很喜欢她养的狗史努比，但是三年前史努比去世了，于是艾德叔叔给她买了一只高科技机器狗，奶奶和这只机器狗相处很愉快。作者的家人很感激这只高科技机器狗给艾格尼丝奶奶带来了陪伴和爱。【详解】1.段落续写：由第一段首句内容“几个月前，艾德叔叔想出了一个好主意，给艾格尼丝奶奶买了一只机器狗。”可知，第一段可描写艾格尼丝奶奶和机器狗的相处经过。由第二段首句内容“我们家的每个人都很高兴艾格尼丝奶奶对史努比这么好。”可知，第
36、二段可描写艾格尼丝奶奶如何照顾机器狗以及作者一家对机器狗的看法。2.续写线索：买机器狗奶奶相信机器狗是真狗奶奶照顾机器狗家人感激机器狗带来的陪伴3.词汇激活行为类提出：come up with/put forward购买：buy/purchase习惯于：get used to / get accustomed to情绪类真实：real /true/actual高兴：pleased /glad【点睛】高分句型1 It has soft fur and barks when it senses motion nearby. (运用了when引导时间状语从句)高分句型2 Our family is grateful that the robotic dog has brought Grandma Agnes companionship and someone to love. (运用了that引导宾语从句)
