专题08 阅读理解之新闻报道10篇(第一期)-备战2024年高考英语名校模拟真题速递(江苏专用)

备战2024年高考英语名校模拟真题速递(江苏专用)

第一期

专题08 阅读理解之新闻报道10篇

（2023·江苏·高三一模）In his latest Twitter shake-up, Elon Musk has decided to temporarily control how many tweets users can read each day.

On Saturday, Musk announced the daily limit, with some accounts restricted to 300 posts. Musk said verified users would be able to read 6,000 posts per day, while unverified and newly created unverified accounts would only be able to read either 600 or 300 posts per day.

The decision sparked backlash (集体反对) and within hours the billionaire said he had extended the limits to 10,000 for verified (已认证的) users, 1,000 for unverified users, and 500 for newly unverified users.

On Friday, Musk also changed Twitter’s rules to stop unregistered users from viewing tweets without signing up. He said the move was part of ”drastic and immediate“ action to restrict access to tweets because AI companies were stealing Twitter’s data.

Despite Musk insisting the restrictions are temporary, some users have been confused and irritated by the sudden change of rules.“How on earth did I already use up all my rate limits,” Rawsalerts, a media account, tweeted, along with a screenshot of the account’s limited timeline. “Now I can’t even see my own tweets what is happening.” YouTube star Mr. Beast also chimed in on the drama: “I hit my tweet viewing limit for the day. Wtf do I do with my life now.” Matt Navarra, a social-media expert, “It is time I just quit Twitter at this point,” posted in response to another user complaining they couldn’t access his content.

Others took to joking about the new restrictions. One user poked fun at the risk the policy might reduce views: “Babe no your tweet’s a banger! Everyone just exceeded (超过) their rate limit before they saw it! Babe trust me!”

Another joked about their attempts to slow down their scrolling, posting a meme with the text: ”Me trying to not scroll fast and waste my 600 tweet limit.“

Musk also appeared to try and join in the fun, retweeting a parody account of himself that said the view limit was an attempt to make Twitter addicts “go outside”.

Representatives for Twitter did not respond to Insider’s request for comment with a message that addressed the question.

1．Where is this article most likely to occur?

A．In a free magazine offered on an airplane.

B．In a yearly review book concerning Internet and society.

C．In a newspaper published within one month.

D．In a literature criticism book on politics.

2．Why did Musk increase the initial tweet viewing limits?

A．To comfort frustrated users.

B．To encourage more people to use Twitter.

C．To make Twitter more accessible to new users.

D．In response to pressure from AI companies.

3．Which of the following best represents the reaction of Twitter users to the new rules implemented by Elon Musk?

A．Overwhelming support and agreement.

B．Diverse responses ranging from frustration to humor.

C．Complete disregard and indifference.

D．Massive user migration to other social media platforms.

4．According to the text, what is one possible implication of the changes made by Elon Musk?

A．Twitter’s user engagement might decrease due to the viewing limit.

B．Twitter’s popularity will surge due to increased exclusivity.

C．Twitter’s platform will become more secure and prevent data theft.

D．Twitter’s revenue will increase due to more users signing up.

 

（2023·江苏南京·南京市第一中学校考模拟预测）Tesla’s self-driving cars have recently come under investigation as a report on crashes raises questions about their safety. Despite Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s claim that their Autopilot capability makes their cars “unequivocally (毫不含糊地) safer,” data suggests otherwise.

According to The Washington Post, the number of deaths and serious injuries associated with Tesla’s driver-assistance technology is higher than previously reported. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recorded 736 crashes since 2019, with at least17 of them being fatal. These figures include crashes involving both Autopilot, which allows cars to drive on highways without human intervention, and the newer Full Self-Driving feature, which extends automation to city streets. However, these statistics can’t record incidents that were avoided due to the cars’ safety features. Additionally, when compared to the total number of car crashes that occurred last year, the number of crashes involving driver-assistance vehicles appears relatively small, but actually it’s not.

Tesla’s safety claims lack context as Autopilot is primarily designed for highways, while most accidents occur in more complex environments with cross-traffic, pedestrians, and cyclists. Moreover, Tesla’s customer base consists mainly of wealthier individuals who live in communities with lower accident rates.

Concerns are raised by Tesla’s request to the NHTSA not to reveal whether Autopilot or Full Self-Driving was in use during fatal crashes. This lack of transparency (透明) prevents a comprehensive analysis of the incidents and raises questions about responsibility.

Safety exaggerations (夸大) combined with Tesla’s aggressive marketing have led to accidents caused by drivers relying too heavily on the system. Full Self-Driving does not allow the car to fully drive itself, and drivers are expected to remain attentive and ready to intervene at all times. However, Tesla’s messaging may mislead some users into believing otherwise.

While a driverless future has the potential to be safer, it is crucial not to convince the public that underdeveloped capabilities are ready for widespread use. Tesla should address past problems, ensure their automation set can detect emergency vehicles, and be transparent with the public about the limitations of their technology. Rushing the implementation of such technology without addressing its limitations could lead to serious consequences on the road.

5．What can we learn about Tesla’s driver-assistance-related crashes from paragraph 2?

A．736 fatal cases of self-driving are recorded.

B．NHTSA focused on the crashes on highways.

C．The total number of car crashes is extremely small.

D．The incidents avoided are not counted in the crash statistics.

6．What can be inferred about Tesla’s safety claims?

A．They are supported by comprehensive data.

B．They are based on limited driving environment.

C．They are restricted to the experiences of satisfied customers.

D．They have been proven to be accurate and reliable by NHTSA．

7．What can we know about Full Self-Driving?

A．It is ill-received. B．It is well-developed.

C．It needs the driver to stay focused. D．It reduces the accidents greatly.

8．Which title best summarizes the content of this text?

A．Concerns and Questions Surrounding Tesla’s “Self-Driving” Cars

B．Tesla’s Self-Driving Cars: The Safest Option of Driving on the Road