《2025年综合应用创新题典中点九年级英语上册人教版陕西专版》

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Every year, TIME magazine puts out its list of the year's best inventions. Some of these help us solve problems. Others make life easier, or more fun.
Most white paint reflects 80% to 90% of the sunlight that strikes it. The rest of the light warms the area around. But the new white paint reflects up to 98% of the sunlight. “The heat is reflected into deep space,” Xiulin Ruan says.

In the zoo in Brisbane, Australia, you can see a herd of elephants walking toward you. Visitors can meet virtual (虚拟的) animals such as polar bears and whales in action. It's a way for the public to see wildlife that doesn't need to be kept in the zoo.

There are plenty of flying cars being developed these days. But not many look like a car. “We started calling everything a flying car,” says Jim Dukhovny. He's the CEO of Alef Aeronautics. The company's Model A is a two-seat all-electric car. It has a flight range of 110 miles. And it looks as if it should be parked in a garage (车库).

These might look like skates. But they're actually battery-powered (电池驱动的) shoes with wheels. They let you walk normally—just faster and more easily. Moon - walkers are made by Shift Robotics. They use AI to sense when you're speeding up or slowing down, and adjust themselves accordingly. The wheels lock when you're taking the stairs.

一、好词句深练
(一)根据语境用所给单词的适当形式填空
1. The smartphone is one of the most amazing ______ (invent).inventions
2. ______ (actual), I found the math problem much simpler than I initially thought.Actually
3. Using a calculator makes doing long division much ______ (easy).easier
(二)用方框中词的正确形式替换下列句子中的黑体部分 sense strike
1. Sunlight reaches the surface of the lake, making it more like a large mirror. ______strikes
2. Gil felt something wrong from his father's worried voice. ______sensed
(三)根据所给汉语,完成下列句子
1. ______ (一群) horses are running in all directions.A herd of
2. He is a very good tennis player. You ought to see him ______ (在活动中).in action
(四)仿写句子
1. In the zoo in Brisbane, Australia, you can see a herd of elephants walking toward you. (现在分词短语作宾补)
仿写：看到蝴蝶在花丛中飞舞很有趣。______It's interesting to see butterflies flying among the flowers.
2. And it looks as if it should be parked in a garage. (系动词 + as if 从句)
仿写：她昨晚从布莱顿给我打电话,听上去她似乎玩得很开心。______She rang me from Brighton last night and it sounded as if she was having a lot of fun.
二、阅读短文,选择正确答案
( )1. The new white paint can keep our cities ______.B
A. nicer
B. cooler
C. warmer
D. hotter
( )2. Which of the following is TRUE about Moonwalkers?D
A. They are made by Alef Aeronautics.
B. They can make you take the stairs faster.
C. They use wheels to produce electricity.
D. They can help you walk faster.
( )3. What's the passage mainly about?C
A. A team of scientists.
B. A change in technology.
C. A list of the best inventions.
D. A few creative ideas for fun.

答案： 一、（一）1. inventions 2. Actually 3. easier
（二）1. strikes 2. sensed
（三）1. A herd of 2. in action
（四）1. It's interesting to see butterflies flying among the flowers.
2. She rang me from Brighton last night and it sounded as if she was having a lot of fun.
二、1. B【点拨】推理判断题。根据文章可知，大多数白色涂料能反射80%到90%的阳光，其余的光温暖了周围的区域。但是新型白色涂料可以反射98%的阳光。由此可推断出，新型白色涂料会让城市更凉爽。
2. D【点拨】细节理解题。根据文章中的“they're actually battery-powered（电池驱动的）shoes with wheels”和“They let you walk normally—just faster and more easily.”可知，这种电动轮式鞋可以让人走得更快、更轻松。
3. C【点拨】主旨大意题。根据文章可知，本文主要介绍了四项年度最佳发明。