热点时文15（美国“甲亢哥”游中国，“打飞的”的时代来临，中国食品安全新规则，爱读书大脑会“升级”，国际睡眠日，AI艺术品引争论）-2025年中考英语热点话题阅读&时文阅读（全国通用）

2025年初中英语时文阅读（十五） 文章导读 【阅读理解】议论文，说明文 A篇：全球首张民用无人驾驶航空器运用证颁发，标志“打飞的”的时代，已经来临。 B篇：“甲亢哥”中国行，用快乐笑声击破“偏见滤镜”。 C篇：2025 年 3 月 27 日，中国出台新食品安全规则，规范食品标签，推行数字标签，简化保质期标识，助力消费者健康饮食 。 D篇：研究表明：爱阅读的人，大脑会“升级” E篇： 2025年普利兹克建筑奖得主— 刘家琨 F篇： 佳士得 AI 制作的艺术拍卖，引发对 AI 艺术角色、版权道德等讨论，推动反思艺术本质与技术人文关系 。 G篇： 创新思维，从睡个好觉开始。 【完形填空】 成语为什么是“东山再起”而不是“西山或南山再起”，了解成语背后的故事，让我们更加了解历史，了解中国文化的博大精深。 【语法填空】 古诗鉴赏：杜牧《清明》。 阅读理解A On March 28, 2025, China made a big step in transportation. It gave out the world’s first operation certificates（运用合格证） (OC) for passenger-carrying drones. Two companies got these certificates. One is EHang from Guangzhou and the other is Heyi Aviation from Hefei. Now these companies can use self-flying electric aircraft called eVTOLs to offer paid services. This means the start of a “passenger era” for low-altitude flights in China. EHang’s EH216-S is a two-seat electric aircraft. It’s the first drone to pass all safety tests and get four important permits. It can fly as far as 30 kilometers at a speed of 130 km/h. Since 2021, it has had over 60,000 safe test flights. Now, people in cities like Guangzhou and Hefei can book short flights for fun or to get to work. It’s just like ordering a taxi online. For example, Luogang Park in Hefei will soon let people take flights in the air. The tickets will cost 500 to 800 yuan each time. The Chinese government really supports this technology. Cities like Guangzhou and Hefei built special places for the aircraft to take off and land. They also made rules to keep people safe. By 2027, Guangzhou plans to have 100 such places across the city. Experts say low-altitude flights can help with traffic jams. They can also make emergency services better, like taking medical supplies to where they are needed. In the world, China is leading in this field. While the United States and some other countries are still testing, China has already started selling tickets. EHang is the first eVTOL company to make money. It sent 216 aircraft in 2024. It wants to offer services all over China. In the future, more cities may open “air taxi” routes. People can fly to work or travel. As an EHang engineer said, “Flying cars are not just in science fiction stories anymore—they are here.” With good technology and government support, the sky in China is becoming a new way for people to get around. 1.Why did Guangzhou and Hefei build special landing spots? A. To attract tourists B. To make flying safer C. To sell more tickets D. To test new drones 2.Why does the author mention "air taxi" routes (Para.5)? A. To show how expensive flights are B. To explain how to book flights online C. To describe future possibilities of drone use D. To compare drones with traditional taxis 3.Why does the author compare China's progress with the U.S.? A. To show that China is behind in technology B. To explain why drones are popular in China C. To prove that the U.S. has better drones D. To highlight China's leadership in this field 4.Why does the government support low-altitude flights? A. To reduce air pollution B. To create new jobs in aviation C. To encourage international tourism D. To improve traffic efficiency and emergency response 5.What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To explain how drones are made B. To introduce China's new passenger drone service C. To compare different drone companies D. To discuss the history of flight technology 【答案】BCDDB 【解析】2025 年 3 月 28 日，中国颁发首批载人无人机运用合格证。两家公司获证开展服务，政府大力支持，中国在该领域领先，低空飞行服务前景广阔 。 1.B根据文中句子可知，广州和合肥建造特殊的起降点，并且制定规则来保障人们的安全，所以建造特殊起降点的目的是为了让飞行更安全. 所以选 B。 2. C。文中提到在未来，更多城市可能会开通 “空中出租车” 路线，人们可以乘坐飞行器去上班或旅行。这是在描述未来使用无人机的可能性。所以选 C。 3. D作者将中国的进展与美国进行比较，提到美国和其他一些国家仍在测试阶段，而中国已经开始售票，目的是为了突出中国在这一领域的领先地位，所以选 D。 4. D 根据文中专家所说，低空飞行可以帮助缓解交通拥堵，还能改善应急服务，比如将医疗用品运送到需要的地方。这说明政府支持低空飞行是为了提高交通效率和应急响应能力。所以选 D。 5. B文章开篇提到中国颁发了世界上首批载人无人机的运用合格证，接着介绍了获得证书的公司以及他们的无人机情况，还说明了政府的支持、低空飞行的好处以及中国在这一领域的领先地位等内容。整体是围绕中国新的载人无人机服务展开介绍的。所以选 B。 阅读理解B An American YouTuber named IShowSpeed, who people often call “Jiakang Ge（甲亢哥）” because of his exciting live shows, visited China from March 24 to 28, 2025. He introduced modern China to his 37 million fans all over the world. The 20-year-old content creator went to Shanghai, Beijing, and Xi’an. His live broadcasts changed what many Western people think about China.​ First, he went to Shanghai’s Pudong area. It looks really modern. He danced with old people in the parks by the water. He tried street food, like soup dumplings ordered on an app. He also tested Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra electric car. The car has a very strong engine with 1,526 horsepower and it costs $70,000. He was really surprised. During a live show watched by 5.6 million people, he said again and again, “This is better than a Lamborghini!” People around the world saw that China’s streets are very clean and its transportation is really good.​ Next, in Beijing, IShowSpeed got to know Chinese culture. He wore colorful local clothes. On the Great Wall, he did a backflip and shouted, “This is real history!” He didn’t quite understand traditional fermented drinks. But he was happy to learn table tennis from the pop star Jackson Wang. He also really liked eating spicy hotpot. His live shows showed busy night markets and how friendly people are in China. People from other countries said, “Chinese cities seem safer than our cities.”​ IShowSpeed talked a lot about how good China’s technology is. When he took the bullet train to Xi’an, he was amazed because he could use 5G even in tunnels. He said, “In New York, you can’t even send texts on the subway!” His six-hour live show from Shanghai was in very clear 1440p resolution. This showed how advanced China’s internet is. It surprised many people who didn’t believe what they saw in the media before.​ This cultural exchange started many discussions around the world. Fans liked it when IShowSpeed sang the popular Chinese song “Sunshine Rainbow White Horse” with local people. Some people thought these scenes were made up. But most people thought his reactions showed what life is really like in China. Chinese officials said this visit was “people-to-people diplomacy.” Foreign audiences said it showed the real China, without political opinions.​ 1.What was the main purpose of IShowSpeed’ s China visit ? A . To promote Chinese traditional culture B . To challenge Western stereotypes about China C . To test new technological products in China D . To compete with local content creators 2.Why did IShowSpeed’ s live streams surprise many viewers ? A . They were pre - recorded and edited B . They showed China ' s advanced infrastructure C . They focused only on urban areas D . They avoided political topics 3.What does the phrase "people-to-people diplomacy" (Para.5) suggest? A. The government organized IShowSpeed's trip B. Ordinary people can help build understanding between countries C. Only officials can promote diplomacy D. IShowSpeed's trip was a secret mission 4.Why did the author compare China's bullet train with New York's subway? A. To show that New York's subway is better B. To explain why IShowSpeed prefers China C. To highlight China's advanced technology D. To encourage people to take subways in New York 5.What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To explain how to become a YouTuber B. To compare Chinese and American cities C. To discuss the history of Chinese technology D. To introduce IShowSpeed's trip to China and its impact 【答案】BBBCD 【解析】2025 年 3 月 24 日至 28 日，美国博主 IShowSpeed（甲亢哥）访华，游历多地，直播展示中国，改变西方看法，促进文化交流 。 1.B 根据第一段 “He introduced modern China to his 37 million fans all over the world. His live broadcasts changed what many Western people think about China.” 可知，IShowSpeed 来中国的主要目的是向他全球的粉丝介绍现代中国，改变许多西方人对中国的看法，也就是挑战西方对中国的刻板印象。所以选 B。 2.B根据文章内容，他的直播展示了中国上海的现代化，如干净的街道、良好的交通，还展示了中国的科技，如高铁上能使用 5G 等，这些都属于中国先进的基础设施方面。A 选项 “它们是提前录制和编辑的” 与原文不符，他是直播；C 选项 “它们只关注城市地区” 不是让观众惊讶的原因；D 选项 “它们避免政治话题” 与观众惊讶的原因无关。所以是因为展示了中国先进的基础设施让观众惊讶，选 B。 3. B “people-to-people diplomacy” 意为 “民间外交”。从文章可知，IShowSpeed 作为一个普通的 YouTuber 来到中国，通过他的直播展示真实的中国，促进了不同国家人们之间的理解。这表明普通人也可以帮助建立国家之间的理解，符合民间外交的含义。A 选项 “政府组织了 IShowSpeed 的行程” 文章未提及；C 选项 “只有官员可以促进外交” 与 “民间外交” 意思相悖；D 选项 “IShowSpeed 的行程是一个秘密任务” 文章没有相关内容。所以选 B。 4. C根据第四段 “When he took the bullet train to Xi’an, he was amazed because he could use 5G even in tunnels. He said, ‘In New York, you can’t even send texts on the subway!’”，通过对比中国高铁上能使用 5G 而纽约地铁上不能发信息，是为了突出中国先进的技术。A 选项 “表明纽约地铁更好” 与原文不符；B 选项 “解释为什么 IShowSpeed 更喜欢中国” 不是对比的主要目的；D 选项 “鼓励人们乘坐纽约的地铁” 与原文意图不符。所以选 C。 5. D 文章主要介绍了美国 YouTuber IShowSpeed 于 2025 年 3 月 24 日至 28 日访问中国，去了上海、北京和西安，以及他在中国的经历和他的直播所产生的影响，改变了许多西方人对中国的看法等。选 D。 阅读理解C On March 27, 2025, China’s health and market agencies announced new food safety rules. These rules help people choose healthier and safer foods. One big change is that words like "no added" or "zero added" will disappear from food package labels. Companies used these words to sell products, but they could lie to buyers. For example, a "no added sugar" juice might still have natural fruit sugars. People might think it has no sugar at all. Some products avoided one sweetener but used others, causing confusion. The new rules want to make food labels clearer and more honest. Instead of believing marketing words like “zero additives,” people should check the list of ingredients (成分)and the nutrition（营养） facts. For example, the amount of sugar will be clearly shown under “nutrients. （营养素）” This helps people know how much sugar they eat. Also, labels must show common allergens (过敏原)like nuts, eggs, or milk in bold or underlined words. This protects people who are allergic (过敏性的)to these things.​ Another important change is the use of “digital labels.” People can scan the QR code on the package. Then they can get a lot of information. They can see where the ingredients come from, how to store the food, and even watch videos. It’s easy to read. This is very useful for people who can’t see the small print clearly.​ Food expiration dates will be simpler too. Instead of calculating how long a product can last from the production date, the labels will show the “use by” date directly. For example, it might say “Expires (有效期)on March 30, 2026.” To stop food waste, some products may have a “best before” date. This tells people about the quality of the food.​ Companies have two years to change their packaging and use up old stock. Experts say the rules will protect consumers and push producers to improve real quality instead of using misleading ads. These changes show China’s push for openness in food production and public health. By reading labels carefully and using digital tools, everyone can make smarter eating choices. 1.What is the main purpose of the new food safety rules? A. To increase food prices B. To help people make healthier choices C. To sell more packaged food D. To protect companies from lawsuits 2.Why are phrases like "no added" banned（禁止） on labels? A. They make food taste better B. They can lie to consumers C. They are too expensive to print D. They use too much ink 3.How do the new rules help allergic people? A. By hiding allergens in small print B. By giving free medicine C. By highlighting allergens in bold text D. By removing all allergens from food 4. What can we know about food producers under the new rules? A. They will spend more money on ads B. They must improve product quality C. They can ignore nutrition facts D. They will stop using QR codes 5. How will food expiration dates change under the new rules ? A . They will show production dates only. B . They will calculate days from production. C. They will use " Best Before " for all products . D. They will directly state the " use by " date 【答案】BBCBD 【解析】2025 年 3 月 27 日，中国出台新食品安全规则，规范食品标签，推行数字标签，简化保质期标识，助力消费者健康饮食 。 1. B文章第一段提到 “These rules help people choose healthier and safer foods.”，明确说明新食品安全规则的主要目的是帮助人们做出更健康的选择，故选 B。 2. B根据第一段 “Companies used these words to sell products, but they could lie to buyers.” 可知，“无添加” 等表述会误导消费者，所以被禁止，故选 B。 3. C由第二段 “Also, labels must show common allergens like nuts, eggs, or milk in bold or underlined words. This protects people who are allergic to these things.” 可知，新规则通过用粗体字突出过敏原的方式来帮助过敏人群，故选 C。 4. B根据最后一段 “Experts say the rules will protect consumers and push producers to improve real quality instead of using misleading ads.” 可知，新规则下食品生产商必须提高产品质量，故选 B。 5. D从第四段 “Instead of calculating how long a product can last from the production date, the labels will show the ‘use by’ date directly.” 可知，新规则下食品保质期将直接标明 “使用截止日期”，故选 D。 阅读理解D It appears that few young people read for fun these days in the UK. In a 2024 survey by the UK charity The Reading Agency, almost one in four people aged 16-24 in the country said they didn’t read regularly. What does it mean? What kind of brain structure do good readers actually have? My new study published in the journal Neuroimage studied open-source data from more than 1,000 people. The result shows differences in two regions of the brain’s left temporal lobe (左颞叶), which sits behind the left ear. One is the lobe’s front part known as the temporal pole (颞极). It helps connect and sort different kinds of information. For example, to understand a word like “leg”, this brain region links how legs look, feel, and move. In people who read well, the left temporal pole is thinner compared to the right. The other is the Heschl’s gyrus (海氏回) on the lobe’s upper part. The fold hosts the auditory cortex (听觉皮层) that processes sounds. That the auditory cortex would be related to reading might seem less obvious: isn’t reading mainly a visual skill? Not only. To match letters with speech sounds, we first need to be aware of the sounds of the spoken language. This phonological awareness (语音意识) has been known to set the stage for children’s reading development. A thinner left Heschl’s gyrus is often linked to dyslexia, a problem that makes reading hard. But my research shows this thickness difference isn’t just about dyslexia. People with a thicker auditory cortex are usually better at reading. Clearly, The brain structure can tell us a lot about reading skills. But the brain changes when we learn new things or practice skills. For example, people who study languages a lot have thicker brain areas related to language. Reading can also change the structure of the left Heschl’s gyrus. So, if you want to keep this part of your brain healthy, start reading a good book. 1. What role does the temporal pole play in reading? A. It helps analyze emotions. B. It supports visual processing. C. It manages memory storage. D. It connects and sorts information. 2. Why is the auditory cortex considered important for reading? A. It helps turn letters into images. B. It supports building reading habits. C. It builds awareness of speech sounds. D. It controls how fast we read words. 3.What does the underlined word “dyslexia” in paragraph 5 probably mean? A. A strong interest in reading. B. A condition that makes reading difficult. C. An ability to read quickly and accurately. D. A method of improving reading skills. 4. What does the last paragraph try to explain? A. Reading helps shape the brain. B. Dyslexia can be improved through reading. C. Brain structure determines reading ability. D. Language learning strengthens the brain. 5.What is the main idea of the passage? A. Reading is becoming less popular among young people in the UK. B. The left temporal lobe plays a crucial role in the brain’s functions. C. Brain structure is related to reading skills and can be changed by reading. D. Dyslexia is a common problem that affects many people’s reading ability. 【答案】DCBAC 【解析】英国年轻人阅读热情不高。研究发现大脑左颞叶两个区域与阅读技能有关，且阅读能改变大脑相关区域结构 。 1. D 根据文章第三段 “One is the lobe’s front part known as the temporal pole (颞极). It helps connect and sort different kinds of information.” 可知，颞极在阅读中的作用是连接和分类信息，所以答案选 D。 2. C 由文章第四段 “To match letters with speech sounds, we first need to be aware of the sounds of the spoken language. This phonological awareness (语音意识) has been known to set the stage for children’s reading development.” 可知，听觉皮层对阅读很重要是因为它有助于建立对语音的意识，答案为 C。 3. B 根据第五段 “A thinner left Heschl’s gyrus is often linked to dyslexia, a problem that makes reading hard.” 可知，dyslexia 是一种使阅读困难的问题，所以答案是 B。 4. A 最后一段提到 “But the brain changes when we learn new things or practice skills. Reading can also change the structure of the left Heschl’s gyrus.”，说明阅读有助于塑造大脑，A 选项正确。 5. C 文章先是介绍了大脑结构与阅读技能的关系，即大脑左颞叶的两个区域与阅读相关，接着又说明阅读可以改变大脑结构，所以文章的主要观点是大脑结构与阅读技能有关，且可以通过阅读改变，答案选 C。 阅读理解E Throughout its 46-year history, the Pritzker Prize has often been won by architects (建筑师) who leave their mark on the world with their unique (独一无二的) styles. This year, however, the prize has gone to a man who avoids having a unique style. Liu Jiakun, 68, became the second winner from China to win the highest honor in architecture on March 4.2025 Living in Chengdu, Liu has worked for 40 years on over 30 projects. He started his own company – Jiakun Architects – in 1999 and has completed different projects, from small, beautiful museums to large commercial (商业的) buildings and public spaces. Instead of sticking to a single building method, Liu aims to include local culture into his projects and uses “low-tech” simplicity (简朴) to create beauty. Liu is most celebrated for the “rebirth bricks (再生砖)” he created after the deadly Wenchuan earthquake in 2008. To help with rebuilding, Liu made bricks using the rubble (瓦砾) left from fallen buildings. These bricks were later used in several of his projects, including the Shuijingfang Museum in Chengdu and the Novartis Building in Shanghai. Besides putting architecture into the local environment, Liu’s works are also human-centered. His focus on ordinary (普通的) people is reflected in his largest project, West Village, a five-story urban complex (建筑群) completed in 2015 in Chengdu. The complex includes a soccer field, a market and roads for people to walk or ride bikes on. “I think of it like a big Sichuan hotpot, mixing every part of city life,” Liu told The Guardian. It has become a popular place for people to relax and have fun. “The purpose of architecture is to create a beautiful, just and dignified (有尊严的) living environment. People’s real lives, happiness and dignity are what we work for,” Liu told China Daily. 1.When did Liu Jiakun start his own company? A. 2008 B. 1999 C. 2015 D. 2025. 2.What makes Liu Jiakun different from many other Pritzker Prize winners? A. He builds only museums. B. He avoids having a unique style and focuses on local needs. C. He uses the most advanced technology. D. He works only in China. 3.What is the main focus of Liu Jiakun’s architectural work? A. Building skyscrapers in big cities. B. Creating unique styles to impress people. C. Mixing local culture and simplicity to serve ordinary people. D. Using advanced technology to design modern buildings. 4.Why did Liu Jiakun create “rebirth bricks” after the Wenchuan earthquake? A. To make his buildings look more beautiful. B. To reuse materials and help rebuild communities. C. To save money for commercial projects. D. To win international awards for his creativity. 5.What can we know about Liu Jiakun’s view on architecture from his quote in China Daily? A. Buildings should be tall and expensive. B. Unique styles are the most important part of design. C. Only large cities deserve good architectural projects. D. Architecture should prioritize people’s happiness and dignity over style. 【答案】BBCBD 【解析】2025 年中国的刘家琨获普利兹克奖，他不追求独特风格，融入地方文化，以人为本进行建筑设计。 1. B 根据文章第三段 “He started his own company – Jiakun Architects – in 1999”，明确提到刘家琨在 1999 年创办了自己的公司，所以答案选 B。 2. B文章第一段指出 “Throughout its 46-year history, the Pritzker Prize has often been won by architects who leave their mark on the world with their unique styles. This year, however, the prize has gone to a man who avoids having a unique style.” 说明刘家琨与其他普利兹克奖得主不同在于他不追求独特风格；再结合第四段 “Instead of sticking to a single building method, Liu aims to include local culture into his projects and uses “low-tech” simplicity to create beauty.” 可知他注重将当地文化融入项目，关注当地需求。所以选 B。 3. C 文章第四段提到 “Instead of sticking to a single building method, Liu aims to include local culture into his projects and uses “low-tech” simplicity to create beauty.” 以及第六段 “Besides putting architecture into the local environment, Liu’s works are also human-centered. His focus on ordinary people is reflected in his largest project...” 表明刘家琨的建筑工作重点是将当地文化和简朴风格相结合，并且以服务普通人为宗旨。所以选 C。 4. B：根据文章第五段 “Liu is most celebrated for the “rebirth bricks” he created after the deadly Wenchuan earthquake in 2008. To help with rebuilding, Liu made bricks using the rubble left from fallen buildings.” 可知刘家琨创造 “再生砖” 是为了帮助重建，利用倒塌建筑留下的瓦砾制作砖块，也就是重新利用材料来帮助重建社区。所以选 B。 5. B文章最后一段 “The purpose of architecture is to create a beautiful, just and dignified living environment. People’s real lives, happiness and dignity are what we work for,” Liu told China Daily.” 刘家琨的话表明建筑的目的是创造一个美好、公正和有尊严的生活环境，人们的真实生活、幸福和尊严是他们工作的目标。这意味着在他看来，建筑应该把人们的幸福和尊严置于风格之上。所以选 D。 阅读理解F As artificial intelligence (AI) gets more common in our daily life, it's also being used more in creative fields. From February 20 to March 5, Christie's, a famous auction house(拍卖行), held its first sale that was all about artworks made by AI.​ These artworks were created with the help of machine learning. During the auction, an artist even used AI to make a painting right there. When the bids went up, the robot added more to the artwork.​ According to what the auction house said, this event wanted to find out "how humans work in the world of fine art when AI is around". But this made a lot of artists angry. An online petition (请愿书)asking for the auction to be canceled got over 6,400 signatures.​ The petition says that many of the artworks put in the auction were made with AI models. These models were trained using things that have copyright, and no one asked for permission. Because of this, many artists think the sale is like "stealing a lot of human artists' work".​ As the BBC reported, art has always been seen as something only humans can do well. But now, since AI can make paintings and pictures that sell for a lot of money, people are asking what a real "work of art" is and what makes something creative.​ Marcus du Sautoy, who wrote a book called The Creativity Code: Art and Innovation in the Age of AI, says that the machine-learning ways used to train AI might be a kind of creativity. "The code that looks at data... can learn... and change," Du Sautoy told the BBC. "This means the code might make something that... should be called the creativity of the code."​ Still, some people disagree. In the case of the Christie's auction, they said artists did much more than just type in some words. They changed the data, made the models better, and really decided what the final work would look like. All through this, AI was more like a "partner to talk to". Do you think AI art marks the end of creativity or the beginning of a new movement? 1.What was the main purpose of Christie’s AI art auction? A. To make AI's role in making art more important. B. To find out what human artists' part is in the time of AI. C. To decide if AI can completely take the place of human artists. D. To compare the artworks made by AI and those made by human artists. 2.Why were some artists against the auction? A. They thought the art made by AI has no creativity. B. They felt the art made by AI can't show human feelings. C. They thought the auction didn't pay attention to traditional art forms. D. They said that the AI models used things that have copyright without getting permission. 3.What is Marcus du Sautoy’s attitude toward using AI in art creation? A. Doubtful. B. Worried. C. Positive. D. Unclear. 4.What is the passage mainly about? A. How AI is used in creative areas. B. The story of artworks made by AI. C. The argument about what AI's role is in art. D. The problems that artists meet in the time of AI. 【答案】BDCC 【解析】佳士得举办 AI 艺术品拍卖会，引发艺术家反对，不同人对 AI 在艺术创作中的角色各执己见 。围绕 AI 艺术的争论也随之展开。 1. B根据第三段 “According to what the auction house said, this event wanted to find out ‘how humans work in the world of fine art when AI is around’” 可知，佳士得拍卖行这次人工智能艺术拍卖的主要目的是弄清楚在人工智能时代人类艺术家的角色是什么。A 选项 “让人工智能在艺术创作中的作用更重要” 文章未提及；C 选项 “决定人工智能是否能完全取代人类艺术家”，文章只是探讨人类在人工智能时代的角色，并非能否完全取代；D 选项 “比较人工智能创作的艺术品和人类艺术家创作的艺术品” 也不是主要目的。所以选 B。 2. D 由第四段 “The petition says that many of the artworks put in the auction were made with AI models. These models were trained using things that have copyright, and no one asked for permission. Because of this, many artists think the sale is like ‘stealing a lot of human artists' work’” 可知，一些艺术家反对这次拍卖是因为他们认为用于创作这些艺术品的人工智能模型使用了受版权保护的东西且未获得许可。A 选项 “他们认为人工智能创作的艺术没有创造力” 不是反对的直接原因；B 选项 “他们觉得人工智能创作的艺术不能表达人类情感” 文章未提及；C 选项 “他们认为这次拍卖没有关注传统艺术形式” 与原文不符。所以选 D。 3. C 从第六段 “Marcus du Sautoy, who wrote a book called The Creativity Code: Art and Innovation in the Age of AI, says that the machine-learning ways used to train AI might be a kind of creativity. ‘The code that looks at data... can learn... and change,’ Du Sautoy told the BBC. ‘This means the code might make something that... should be called the creativity of the code.’” 可以看出，Marcus du Sautoy 认为用于训练人工智能的机器学习方式可能是一种创造力，所以他对在艺术创作中使用人工智能持积极态度。A 选项 “怀疑的”；B 选项 “担忧的”；D 选项 “不清楚的” 都不符合他的态度。所以选 C。 4. C文章开篇介绍佳士得拍卖行举办了首次全是人工智能艺术品的拍卖，接着阐述了一些艺术家的反对观点以及 Marcus du Sautoy 等人对人工智能在艺术创作中作用的不同看法，最后提出问题 “你认为人工智能艺术标志着创造力的终结还是新运动的开始”，所以文章主要是关于人工智能在艺术中角色的争论。A 选项 “人工智能如何在创意领域使用” 只是文章部分内容；B 选项 “人工智能创作艺术品的故事” 不全面；D 选项 “艺术家在人工智能时代遇到的问题” 也只是文章的一部分。所以选 C。 阅读理解G Having trouble getting out of bed for school on Monday mornings? This year’s World Sleep Day on March 21 has brought attention to the problem of teenagers not getting enough sleep. Many teenagers feel sleepy during the day because of homework, after-school activities, and wanting to use electronic devices. For example, in the US, 77.3 percent of high school students are sleep-deprived (缺乏睡眠的), said USAFacts. Quality sleep is important for everyone, but it is especially important for teenagers. They need nine to 10 hours of sleep each day – more than adults, according to the US National Institute of Health. This is because adolescence (青春期) is a time of deep mental, physical, social and emotional (情绪的) growth. For students, sleep helps them do better in school. It improves focus (专注), strengthens (增强) memory and helps with thinking skills, Harvard Health pointed out. Sleep also helps with creativity. Scientists at Loughborough University in the UK studied this in the late 20th century. They compared creative test scores between people who didn’t sleep well and those who slept normally. The sleep-deprived group got lower scores on the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking. They repeated the same mistakes and had trouble coming up with new ideas. More recently, in 2023, a team led by Kathleen Esfahany at the US Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) found that sleep onset (睡眠开始), a special stage (阶段) at the beginning of sleep, is especially good for creativity. This is the time when we are just falling asleep. When people were asked to dream about a certain topic during this stage, they did better on creative tasks about that topic after waking up. 1. What can we infer from the MIT study mentioned in the passage? A. The sleep onset stage is critical for creative thinking. B. Creativity is unrelated to sleep quality. C. Dreaming during deep sleep is most beneficial for creativity. D. People who sleep less are more likely to have original ideas. 2. Why does the author mention the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking? A. To prove that creativity is unrelated to sleep. B. To compare different tests for measuring creativity. C. To argue that adults need more sleep than teenagers. D. To show that sleep-deprived people perform poorly on creative tasks. 3.What might happen if a teenager gets enough sleep? A. They would have difficulty focusing in class. B. Their memory and thinking skills would improve. C. They would perform worse on creative tasks. D. They would be more likely to change schools. 4. Which is the right structure of this article? A B C D 5.What is the main idea of the passage? A. Solutions to improve teenagers' sleep habits. B. How electronic devices affect teenagers' sleep quality. C. A comparison of sleep needs between adults and teenagers. D. The importance of sleep for teenagers and its impact on their development. 【答案】ADBCD 【解析】文章围绕青少年睡眠不足问题展开，分析成因，强调睡眠对青少年的重要性，及对学业和创造力的影响 。 1.A根据第六段 “More recently, in 2023, a team led by Kathleen Esfahany at the US Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) found that sleep onset (睡眠开始), a special stage (阶段) at the beginning of sleep, is especially good for creativity. This is the time when we are just falling asleep. When people were asked to dream about a certain topic during this stage, they did better on creative tasks about that topic after waking up.” 可知，MIT 的研究发现睡眠开始阶段对创造力尤其有好处，即这个阶段对创造性思维很关键。所以选 A。 2. D由第五段 “Sleep also helps with creativity. Scientists at Loughborough University in the UK studied this in the late 20th century. They compared creative test scores between people who didn’t sleep well and those who slept normally. The sleep-deprived group got lower scores on the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking. They repeated the same mistakes and had trouble coming up with new ideas.” 可知，作者提到托兰斯创造性思维测试是为了表明睡眠不足的人在创造性任务中表现不佳，从而说明睡眠对创造力的影响，D 选项正确。 3.B根据第四段 “For students, sleep helps them do better in school. It improves focus (专注), strengthens (增强) memory and helps with thinking skills, Harvard Health pointed out.” 可知，如果青少年睡眠充足，他们的记忆力和思维能力会得到提高，B 选项正确。 4.C文章第一段提出青少年睡眠不足的问题；第二段分析了青少年睡眠不足的原因；第三段总述高质量睡眠对青少年很重要；第四段阐述睡眠对学生在学校表现的好处（如提高专注力、增强记忆力和思维能力）；第五段和第六段分别通过不同的研究说明睡眠对创造力的帮助。C 选项的结构划分符合文章内容，即提出问题（第一段）、分析原因（第二段）、阐述重要性及好处（第三、四、五、六段）。所以选 C。 5. D文章开篇指出青少年睡眠不足的问题，接着分析原因，然后强调睡眠对青少年的重要性，以及睡眠对青少年在学校的表现和创造力方面的积极影响. 文章重点是讲述睡眠对青少年的重要性及其对青少年发展的影响，所以选 D。 完形填空 The Story of “Dongshan Zaiqi”（东山再起） The Chinese idiom “Dongshan Zaiqi” comes from a famous story in Chinese history. It means to rise again after failure or setback（挫折）, and its origin is related to Xie An, a remarkable figure in the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317 - 420 AD). Xie An was_____1____alented. However, he didn't like the life of being an official. So, he chose to live in seclusion（隐居） on Dongshan Mountain in Kuaiji, Zhejiang. There, he ____2_____beautiful scenery with his friends, wrote excellent poems, and____3_____became well-known. Despite(尽管) many invitations from the royal court, Xie An____4____ to serve as an official. But when he was over forty, things changed. At that time, the kingdom was in great danger—the Battle of Fei River against the ____5_____Former Qin army. The emperor ___6_____ Xie An to return and lead the defense. Xie An finally agreed to come back to politics. After____7_____, Xie An led the Jin army to win a famous battle against the much larger former Qin army. Because he once lived in seclusion on Dongshan Mountain and then made a comeback, people began to use “Dongshan Zaiqi” to___8_____ someone who regains power or success after a setback. Today, this phrase ____9____ people to keep trying even after setbacks. Like Xie An, it reminds us that talent and courage can ___10_____success again, no matter how difficult the situation. Just as the English saying goes, "It’s never too late to try again"—and Xie An’s story proves it! 1. A. normally B. nearly C. uniquely D. extremely 2. A. enjoyed B. found C. spread D. attempted 3. A. eventually B. gradually C. suddenly D. specially 4. A. accepted B. agreed C. refused D. followed 5. A. helpful B. energetic C. peaceful D. powerful 6. A. ordered B. forced C. begged D. commanded 7. A. fighting B. surviving C. leaving D. returning 8. A. pain B. describe C. tell D. invite 9. A. interests B. increases C. instructs D. inspires 10. A. lead to B. lead in C. come from D. play a role in 【答案】DABCD CDBDA 【解析】“东山再起” 源于东晋谢安，他曾隐居，后应皇帝请求出山，取胜后此成语用来形容挫折后再成功。 1. D句意：谢安极其有才华。A. normally：通常地，正常地。B. nearly：几乎，差不多。C. uniquely：独特地。 D. extremely：极其，非常。根据下文描述谢安的成就可知，这里是强调他非常有才华，用 “extremely” 更能突出他才华的程度，其他选项不符合语境。所以选 D。 2.A句意：在那里，他和朋友们欣赏美丽的风景，写出优秀的诗歌。 A. enjoyed：欣赏，享受。 B. found：找到，发现。 C. spread：传播。 D. attempted：尝试。 “enjoy the scenery” 是固定搭配，表示 “欣赏风景”，这里表达谢安在隐居时和朋友欣赏美景，只有 “enjoyed” 符合语境。所以选 A。 3.B句意：在那里，他和朋友们欣赏美丽的风景，写出优秀的诗歌，并且逐渐变得很有名。 A. eventually：最终。 B. gradually：逐渐地。 C. suddenly：突然地。 D. specially：特别地。 谢安通过在隐居时的活动慢慢积累名气，“gradually” 表示随着时间推移逐渐发生，符合谢安名气增长的过程，而 “eventually” 强调结果，“suddenly” 不符合这种慢慢积累的情况，“specially” 意思不符。所以选 B。 4. C句意：尽管朝廷多次邀请，谢安拒绝去做官。 A. accepted：接受。B. agreed：同意。C. refused：拒绝。D. followed：跟随。 上文提到谢安不喜欢做官，选择隐居，所以这里对于朝廷的邀请他应该是拒绝的，“refused” 符合语境，其他选项意思与原文不符。所以选 C。 5.D句意：当时，国家处于巨大的危险中 —— 与强大的前秦军队进行的淝水之战。 A. helpful：有帮助的。B. energetic：精力充沛的。C. peaceful：和平的。D. powerful：强大的。 从 “the kingdom was in great danger” 可知前秦军队很强大才会让东晋处于危险中，“powerful” 表示强大的，符合语境，其他选项不能体现出前秦军队对东晋造成的威胁程度。所以选 D。 6.C句意：皇帝请求谢安回来领导防御。 A. ordered：命令。 B. forced：强迫。 C. begged：请求。 D. commanded：命令。 谢安之前多次拒绝做官，且皇帝面临危险情况，此时应该是请求谢安出山，而不是命令或强迫，“begged” 更能体现皇帝的急切和无奈，所以选 C。 7.D句意：回来之后，谢安带领晋军在一场著名的战役中击败了规模大得多的前秦军队。 A. fighting：战斗。B. surviving：幸存。C. leaving：离开。D. returning：返回。 上文提到皇帝请求谢安回来，这里说谢安带领晋军作战，所以是 “回来之后”，“returning” 符合语境，其他选项与原文逻辑不符。所以选 D。 8. B句意：因为他曾经在东山隐居然后又复出，人们开始用 “东山再起” 来描述那些在挫折后重新获得权力或成功的人。 A. paint：绘画。B. describe：描述。 C. tell：告诉。 D. invite：邀请。 “用‘东山再起’来描述…… 的人”，“describe” 有描述的意思，符合语境，其他选项意思不符合。所以选 B。 9. D句意：今天，这个短语激励人们即使在挫折后也要不断尝试。 A. interests：使感兴趣。B. increases：增加。C. instructs：指导，指示。D. inspires：激励，鼓舞。 根据 “keep trying even after setbacks” 可知，“东山再起” 这个短语对人们起到激励的作用，“inspires” 符合语境，其他选项意思不符。所以选 D。 10.A句意：就像谢安一样，它提醒我们，无论情况多么困难，才华和勇气都能再次带来成功。 A. lead to：导致，带来。B. lead in：引入。C. come from：来自。D. play a role in：在…… 中起作用。 “才华和勇气” 会带来 “成功”，“lead to” 有导致、带来的意思，符合语境，“lead in” 侧重于引入话题等，“come from” 表示来源，“play a role in” 强调在某个方面起作用，都不符合这里的逻辑。所以选 A。 语法填空 《清明》 唐·杜牧 清明时节雨纷纷，路上行人欲断魂。 借问酒家何处有？牧童遥指杏花村。 Drizzling rain falls like tears on the Mourning Day; The mourner’s heart is going to break on his way. Where can a wineshop be found to drown his sad hours? A cowherd points to a cot’s mid apricot flowers. (Translated by Xu Yuanchong) Du Mu, a famous poet from the Tang Dynasty in China, is well-known for his touching and 1 _______ (power) poetry. One of his most loved poems, “Qingming”, talks about the Mourning Day, a traditional Chinese festival where people remember 2 __________(they) family members 3.________have passed away. In the poem, it’s raining 4.________(soft), the falling rain is like the tears people might cry when they’re sad and missing someone. The rain makes everything feel even _________(sorrowful). The person in the poem feels very sad, maybe thinking about loved ones they’ve lost, because the rain reflects their inner sadness. In the next part, they ask where they can find a place to drink, showing they want to drink ________(forget) their sadness. The poem ends with a shepherd boy pointing to a faraway village with apricot flowers, where there might be a wineshop, which means they can get wine. This bit of help and direction from the boy________ (bring) a slight feeling of hope, showing that even when we’re very sad, there are ways to find a bit of comfort. The poem “Qingming”___________ (love) by many because it’s simple _________deep. It talks about things that many people feel: sadness, remembering those we’ve lost, and looking for a little bit of comfort in tough times. It’s especially meaningful in Chinese culture 10.__________ it perfectly captures the feelings and traditions of the Qingming Festival. That’s why it’s still a favorite and people read it even today. 【答案】1.powerful 2. their 3.who/that 4. softly 5. more sorrowful 6. to forget 7. brings 8.is loved 9. but /yet 10.because 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！5 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2025年初中英语时文阅读（十五） 文章导读 【阅读理解】议论文，说明文 A篇：全球首张民用无人驾驶航空器运用证颁发，标志“打飞的”的时代，已经来临。 B篇：“甲亢哥”中国行，用快乐笑声击破“偏见滤镜”。 C篇：2025 年 3 月 27 日，中国出台新食品安全规则，规范食品标签，推行数字标签，简化保质期标识，助力消费者健康饮食 。 D篇：研究表明：爱阅读的人，大脑会“升级” E篇： 2025年普利兹克建筑奖得主— 刘家琨 F篇： 佳士得 AI 制作的艺术拍卖，引发对 AI 艺术角色、版权道德等讨论，推动反思艺术本质与技术人文关系 。 G篇： 创新思维，从睡个好觉开始。 【完形填空】 成语为什么是“东山再起”而不是“西山或南山再起”，了解成语背后的故事，让我们更加了解历史，了解中国文化的博大精深。 【语法填空】 古诗鉴赏：杜牧《清明》。 阅读理解A On March 28, 2025, China made a big step in transportation. It gave out the world’s first operation certificates（运用合格证） (OC) for passenger-carrying drones. Two companies got these certificates. One is EHang from Guangzhou and the other is Heyi Aviation from Hefei. Now these companies can use self-flying electric aircraft called eVTOLs to offer paid services. This means the start of a “passenger era” for low-altitude flights in China. EHang’s EH216-S is a two-seat electric aircraft. It’s the first drone to pass all safety tests and get four important permits. It can fly as far as 30 kilometers at a speed of 130 km/h. Since 2021, it has had over 60,000 safe test flights. Now, people in cities like Guangzhou and Hefei can book short flights for fun or to get to work. It’s just like ordering a taxi online. For example, Luogang Park in Hefei will soon let people take flights in the air. The tickets will cost 500 to 800 yuan each time. The Chinese government really supports this technology. Cities like Guangzhou and Hefei built special places for the aircraft to take off and land. They also made rules to keep people safe. By 2027, Guangzhou plans to have 100 such places across the city. Experts say low-altitude flights can help with traffic jams. They can also make emergency services better, like taking medical supplies to where they are needed. In the world, China is leading in this field. While the United States and some other countries are still testing, China has already started selling tickets. EHang is the first eVTOL company to make money. It sent 216 aircraft in 2024. It wants to offer services all over China. In the future, more cities may open “air taxi” routes. People can fly to work or travel. As an EHang engineer said, “Flying cars are not just in science fiction stories anymore—they are here.” With good technology and government support, the sky in China is becoming a new way for people to get around. 1.Why did Guangzhou and Hefei build special landing spots? A. To attract tourists B. To make flying safer C. To sell more tickets D. To test new drones 2.Why does the author mention "air taxi" routes (Para.5)? A. To show how expensive flights are B. To explain how to book flights online C. To describe future possibilities of drone use D. To compare drones with traditional taxis 3.Why does the author compare China's progress with the U.S.? A. To show that China is behind in technology B. To explain why drones are popular in China C. To prove that the U.S. has better drones D. To highlight China's leadership in this field 4.Why does the government support low-altitude flights? A. To reduce air pollution B. To create new jobs in aviation C. To encourage international tourism D. To improve traffic efficiency and emergency response 5.What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To explain how drones are made B. To introduce China's new passenger drone service C. To compare different drone companies D. To discuss the history of flight technology 阅读理解B An American YouTuber named IShowSpeed, who people often call “Jiakang Ge（甲亢哥）” because of his exciting live shows, visited China from March 24 to 28, 2025. He introduced modern China to his 37 million fans all over the world. The 20-year-old content creator went to Shanghai, Beijing, and Xi’an. His live broadcasts changed what many Western people think about China.​ First, he went to Shanghai’s Pudong area. It looks really modern. He danced with old people in the parks by the water. He tried street food, like soup dumplings ordered on an app. He also tested Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra electric car. The car has a very strong engine with 1,526 horsepower and it costs $70,000. He was really surprised. During a live show watched by 5.6 million people, he said again and again, “This is better than a Lamborghini!” People around the world saw that China’s streets are very clean and its transportation is really good.​ Next, in Beijing, IShowSpeed got to know Chinese culture. He wore colorful local clothes. On the Great Wall, he did a backflip and shouted, “This is real history!” He didn’t quite understand traditional fermented drinks. But he was happy to learn table tennis from the pop star Jackson Wang. He also really liked eating spicy hotpot. His live shows showed busy night markets and how friendly people are in China. People from other countries said, “Chinese cities seem safer than our cities.”​ IShowSpeed talked a lot about how good China’s technology is. When he took the bullet train to Xi’an, he was amazed because he could use 5G even in tunnels. He said, “In New York, you can’t even send texts on the subway!” His six-hour live show from Shanghai was in very clear 1440p resolution. This showed how advanced China’s internet is. It surprised many people who didn’t believe what they saw in the media before.​ This cultural exchange started many discussions around the world. Fans liked it when IShowSpeed sang the popular Chinese song “Sunshine Rainbow White Horse” with local people. Some people thought these scenes were made up. But most people thought his reactions showed what life is really like in China. Chinese officials said this visit was “people-to-people diplomacy.” Foreign audiences said it showed the real China, without political opinions.​ 1.What was the main purpose of IShowSpeed’ s China visit ? A . To promote Chinese traditional culture B . To challenge Western stereotypes about China C . To test new technological products in China D . To compete with local content creators 2.Why did IShowSpeed’ s live streams surprise many viewers ? A . They were pre - recorded and edited B . They showed China ' s advanced infrastructure C . They focused only on urban areas D . They avoided political topics 3.What does the phrase "people-to-people diplomacy" (Para.5) suggest? A. The government organized IShowSpeed's trip B. Ordinary people can help build understanding between countries C. Only officials can promote diplomacy D. IShowSpeed's trip was a secret mission 4.Why did the author compare China's bullet train with New York's subway? A. To show that New York's subway is better B. To explain why IShowSpeed prefers China C. To highlight China's advanced technology D. To encourage people to take subways in New York 5.What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To explain how to become a YouTuber B. To compare Chinese and American cities C. To discuss the history of Chinese technology D. To introduce IShowSpeed's trip to China and its impact 阅读理解C On March 27, 2025, China’s health and market agencies announced new food safety rules. These rules help people choose healthier and safer foods. One big change is that words like "no added" or "zero added" will disappear from food package labels. Companies used these words to sell products, but they could lie to buyers. For example, a "no added sugar" juice might still have natural fruit sugars. People might think it has no sugar at all. Some products avoided one sweetener but used others, causing confusion. The new rules want to make food labels clearer and more honest. Instead of believing marketing words like “zero additives,” people should check the list of ingredients (成分)and the nutrition（营养） facts. For example, the amount of sugar will be clearly shown under “nutrients. （营养素）” This helps people know how much sugar they eat. Also, labels must show common allergens (过敏原)like nuts, eggs, or milk in bold or underlined words. This protects people who are allergic (过敏性的)to these things.​ Another important change is the use of “digital labels.” People can scan the QR code on the package. Then they can get a lot of information. They can see where the ingredients come from, how to store the food, and even watch videos. It’s easy to read. This is very useful for people who can’t see the small print clearly.​ Food expiration dates will be simpler too. Instead of calculating how long a product can last from the production date, the labels will show the “use by” date directly. For example, it might say “Expires (有效期)on March 30, 2026.” To stop food waste, some products may have a “best before” date. This tells people about the quality of the food.​ Companies have two years to change their packaging and use up old stock. Experts say the rules will protect consumers and push producers to improve real quality instead of using misleading ads. These changes show China’s push for openness in food production and public health. By reading labels carefully and using digital tools, everyone can make smarter eating choices. 1.What is the main purpose of the new food safety rules? A. To increase food prices B. To help people make healthier choices C. To sell more packaged food D. To protect companies from lawsuits 2.Why are phrases like "no added" banned（禁止） on labels? A. They make food taste better B. They can lie to consumers C. They are too expensive to print D. They use too much ink 3.How do the new rules help allergic people? A. By hiding allergens in small print B. By giving free medicine C. By highlighting allergens in bold text D. By removing all allergens from food 4. What can we know about food producers under the new rules? A. They will spend more money on ads B. They must improve product quality C. They can ignore nutrition facts D. They will stop using QR codes 5. How will food expiration dates change under the new rules ? A . They will show production dates only. B . They will calculate days from production. C. They will use " Best Before " for all products . D. They will directly state the " use by " date 阅读理解D It appears that few young people read for fun these days in the UK. In a 2024 survey by the UK charity The Reading Agency, almost one in four people aged 16-24 in the country said they didn’t read regularly. What does it mean? What kind of brain structure do good readers actually have? My new study published in the journal Neuroimage studied open-source data from more than 1,000 people. The result shows differences in two regions of the brain’s left temporal lobe (左颞叶), which sits behind the left ear. One is the lobe’s front part known as the temporal pole (颞极). It helps connect and sort different kinds of information. For example, to understand a word like “leg”, this brain region links how legs look, feel, and move. In people who read well, the left temporal pole is thinner compared to the right. The other is the Heschl’s gyrus (海氏回) on the lobe’s upper part. The fold hosts the auditory cortex (听觉皮层) that processes sounds. That the auditory cortex would be related to reading might seem less obvious: isn’t reading mainly a visual skill? Not only. To match letters with speech sounds, we first need to be aware of the sounds of the spoken language. This phonological awareness (语音意识) has been known to set the stage for children’s reading development. A thinner left Heschl’s gyrus is often linked to dyslexia, a problem that makes reading hard. But my research shows this thickness difference isn’t just about dyslexia. People with a thicker auditory cortex are usually better at reading. Clearly, The brain structure can tell us a lot about reading skills. But the brain changes when we learn new things or practice skills. For example, people who study languages a lot have thicker brain areas related to language. Reading can also change the structure of the left Heschl’s gyrus. So, if you want to keep this part of your brain healthy, start reading a good book. 1. What role does the temporal pole play in reading? A. It helps analyze emotions. B. It supports visual processing. C. It manages memory storage. D. It connects and sorts information. 2. Why is the auditory cortex considered important for reading? A. It helps turn letters into images. B. It supports building reading habits. C. It builds awareness of speech sounds. D. It controls how fast we read words. 3.What does the underlined word “dyslexia” in paragraph 5 probably mean? A. A strong interest in reading. B. A condition that makes reading difficult. C. An ability to read quickly and accurately. D. A method of improving reading skills. 4. What does the last paragraph try to explain? A. Reading helps shape the brain. B. Dyslexia can be improved through reading. C. Brain structure determines reading ability. D. Language learning strengthens the brain. 5.What is the main idea of the passage? A. Reading is becoming less popular among young people in the UK. B. The left temporal lobe plays a crucial role in the brain’s functions. C. Brain structure is related to reading skills and can be changed by reading. D. Dyslexia is a common problem that affects many people’s reading ability. 阅读理解E Throughout its 46-year history, the Pritzker Prize has often been won by architects (建筑师) who leave their mark on the world with their unique (独一无二的) styles. This year, however, the prize has gone to a man who avoids having a unique style. Liu Jiakun, 68, became the second winner from China to win the highest honor in architecture on March 4.2025 Living in Chengdu, Liu has worked for 40 years on over 30 projects. He started his own company – Jiakun Architects – in 1999 and has completed different projects, from small, beautiful museums to large commercial (商业的) buildings and public spaces. Instead of sticking to a single building method, Liu aims to include local culture into his projects and uses “low-tech” simplicity (简朴) to create beauty. Liu is most celebrated for the “rebirth bricks (再生砖)” he created after the deadly Wenchuan earthquake in 2008. To help with rebuilding, Liu made bricks using the rubble (瓦砾) left from fallen buildings. These bricks were later used in several of his projects, including the Shuijingfang Museum in Chengdu and the Novartis Building in Shanghai. Besides putting architecture into the local environment, Liu’s works are also human-centered. His focus on ordinary (普通的) people is reflected in his largest project, West Village, a five-story urban complex (建筑群) completed in 2015 in Chengdu. The complex includes a soccer field, a market and roads for people to walk or ride bikes on. “I think of it like a big Sichuan hotpot, mixing every part of city life,” Liu told The Guardian. It has become a popular place for people to relax and have fun. “The purpose of architecture is to create a beautiful, just and dignified (有尊严的) living environment. People’s real lives, happiness and dignity are what we work for,” Liu told China Daily. 1.When did Liu Jiakun start his own company? A. 2008 B. 1999 C. 2015 D. 2025. 2.What makes Liu Jiakun different from many other Pritzker Prize winners? A. He builds only museums. B. He avoids having a unique style and focuses on local needs. C. He uses the most advanced technology. D. He works only in China. 3.What is the main focus of Liu Jiakun’s architectural work? A. Building skyscrapers in big cities. B. Creating unique styles to impress people. C. Mixing local culture and simplicity to serve ordinary people. D. Using advanced technology to design modern buildings. 4.Why did Liu Jiakun create “rebirth bricks” after the Wenchuan earthquake? A. To make his buildings look more beautiful. B. To reuse materials and help rebuild communities. C. To save money for commercial projects. D. To win international awards for his creativity. 5.What can we know about Liu Jiakun’s view on architecture from his quote in China Daily? A. Buildings should be tall and expensive. B. Unique styles are the most important part of design. C. Only large cities deserve good architectural projects. D. Architecture should prioritize people’s happiness and dignity over style. 阅读理解F As artificial intelligence (AI) gets more common in our daily life, it's also being used more in creative fields. From February 20 to March 5, Christie's, a famous auction house(拍卖行), held its first sale that was all about artworks made by AI.​ These artworks were created with the help of machine learning. During the auction, an artist even used AI to make a painting right there. When the bids went up, the robot added more to the artwork.​ According to what the auction house said, this event wanted to find out "how humans work in the world of fine art when AI is around". But this made a lot of artists angry. An online petition (请愿书)asking for the auction to be canceled got over 6,400 signatures.​ The petition says that many of the artworks put in the auction were made with AI models. These models were trained using things that have copyright, and no one asked for permission. Because of this, many artists think the sale is like "stealing a lot of human artists' work".​ As the BBC reported, art has always been seen as something only humans can do well. But now, since AI can make paintings and pictures that sell for a lot of money, people are asking what a real "work of art" is and what makes something creative.​ Marcus du Sautoy, who wrote a book called The Creativity Code: Art and Innovation in the Age of AI, says that the machine-learning ways used to train AI might be a kind of creativity. "The code that looks at data... can learn... and change," Du Sautoy told the BBC. "This means the code might make something that... should be called the creativity of the code."​ Still, some people disagree. In the case of the Christie's auction, they said artists did much more than just type in some words. They changed the data, made the models better, and really decided what the final work would look like. All through this, AI was more like a "partner to talk to". Do you think AI art marks the end of creativity or the beginning of a new movement? 1.What was the main purpose of Christie’s AI art auction? A. To make AI's role in making art more important. B. To find out what human artists' part is in the time of AI. C. To decide if AI can completely take the place of human artists. D. To compare the artworks made by AI and those made by human artists. 2.Why were some artists against the auction? A. They thought the art made by AI has no creativity. B. They felt the art made by AI can't show human feelings. C. They thought the auction didn't pay attention to traditional art forms. D. They said that the AI models used things that have copyright without getting permission. 3.What is Marcus du Sautoy’s attitude toward using AI in art creation? A. Doubtful. B. Worried. C. Positive. D. Unclear. 4.What is the passage mainly about? A. How AI is used in creative areas. B. The story of artworks made by AI. C. The argument about what AI's role is in art. D. The problems that artists meet in the time of AI. 阅读理解G Having trouble getting out of bed for school on Monday mornings? This year’s World Sleep Day on March 21 has brought attention to the problem of teenagers not getting enough sleep. Many teenagers feel sleepy during the day because of homework, after-school activities, and wanting to use electronic devices. For example, in the US, 77.3 percent of high school students are sleep-deprived (缺乏睡眠的), said USAFacts. Quality sleep is important for everyone, but it is especially important for teenagers. They need nine to 10 hours of sleep each day – more than adults, according to the US National Institute of Health. This is because adolescence (青春期) is a time of deep mental, physical, social and emotional (情绪的) growth. For students, sleep helps them do better in school. It improves focus (专注), strengthens (增强) memory and helps with thinking skills, Harvard Health pointed out. Sleep also helps with creativity. Scientists at Loughborough University in the UK studied this in the late 20th century. They compared creative test scores between people who didn’t sleep well and those who slept normally. The sleep-deprived group got lower scores on the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking. They repeated the same mistakes and had trouble coming up with new ideas. More recently, in 2023, a team led by Kathleen Esfahany at the US Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) found that sleep onset (睡眠开始), a special stage (阶段) at the beginning of sleep, is especially good for creativity. This is the time when we are just falling asleep. When people were asked to dream about a certain topic during this stage, they did better on creative tasks about that topic after waking up. 1. What can we infer from the MIT study mentioned in the passage? A. The sleep onset stage is critical for creative thinking. B. Creativity is unrelated to sleep quality. C. Dreaming during deep sleep is most beneficial for creativity. D. People who sleep less are more likely to have original ideas. 2. Why does the author mention the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking? A. To prove that creativity is unrelated to sleep. B. To compare different tests for measuring creativity. C. To argue that adults need more sleep than teenagers. D. To show that sleep-deprived people perform poorly on creative tasks. 3.What might happen if a teenager gets enough sleep? A. They would have difficulty focusing in class. B. Their memory and thinking skills would improve. C. They would perform worse on creative tasks. D. They would be more likely to change schools. 4. Which is the right structure of this article? A B C D 5.What is the main idea of the passage? A. Solutions to improve teenagers' sleep habits. B. How electronic devices affect teenagers' sleep quality. C. A comparison of sleep needs between adults and teenagers. D. The importance of sleep for teenagers and its impact on their development. 完形填空 The Story of “Dongshan Zaiqi”（东山再起） The Chinese idiom “Dongshan Zaiqi” comes from a famous story in Chinese history. It means to rise again after failure or setback（挫折）, and its origin is related to Xie An, a remarkable figure in the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317 - 420 AD). Xie An was_____1____alented. However, he didn't like the life of being an official. So, he chose to live in seclusion（隐居） on Dongshan Mountain in Kuaiji, Zhejiang. There, he ____2_____beautiful scenery with his friends, wrote excellent poems, and____3_____became well-known. Despite(尽管) many invitations from the royal court, Xie An____4____ to serve as an official. But when he was over forty, things changed. At that time, the kingdom was in great danger—the Battle of Fei River against the ____5_____Former Qin army. The emperor ___6_____ Xie An to return and lead the defense. Xie An finally agreed to come back to politics. After____7_____, Xie An led the Jin army to win a famous battle against the much larger former Qin army. Because he once lived in seclusion on Dongshan Mountain and then made a comeback, people began to use “Dongshan Zaiqi” to___8_____ someone who regains power or success after a setback. Today, this phrase ____9____ people to keep trying even after setbacks. Like Xie An, it reminds us that talent and courage can ___10_____success again, no matter how difficult the situation. Just as the English saying goes, "It’s never too late to try again"—and Xie An’s story proves it! 1. A. normally B. nearly C. uniquely D. extremely 2. A. enjoyed B. found C. spread D. attempted 3. A. eventually B. gradually C. suddenly D. specially 4. A. accepted B. agreed C. refused D. followed 5. A. helpful B. energetic C. peaceful D. powerful 6. A. ordered B. forced C. begged D. commanded 7. A. fighting B. surviving C. leaving D. returning 8. A. pain B. describe C. tell D. invite 9. A. interests B. increases C. instructs D. inspires 10. A. lead to B. lead in C. come from D. play a role in 语法填空 《清明》 唐·杜牧 清明时节雨纷纷，路上行人欲断魂。 借问酒家何处有？牧童遥指杏花村。 Drizzling rain falls like tears on the Mourning Day; The mourner’s heart is going to break on his way. Where can a wineshop be found to drown his sad hours? A cowherd points to a cot’s mid apricot flowers. (Translated by Xu Yuanchong) Du Mu, a famous poet from the Tang Dynasty in China, is well-known for his touching and 1 _______ (power) poetry. One of his most loved poems, “Qingming”, talks about the Mourning Day, a traditional Chinese festival where people remember 2 __________(they) family members 3.________have passed away. In the poem, it’s raining 4.________(soft), the falling rain is like the tears people might cry when they’re sad and missing someone. The rain makes everything feel even _________(sorrowful). The person in the poem feels very sad, maybe thinking about loved ones they’ve lost, because the rain reflects their inner sadness. In the next part, they ask where they can find a place to drink, showing they want to drink ________(forget) their sadness. The poem ends with a shepherd boy pointing to a faraway village with apricot flowers, where there might be a wineshop, which means they can get wine. This bit of help and direction from the boy________ (bring) a slight feeling of hope, showing that even when we’re very sad, there are ways to find a bit of comfort. The poem “Qingming”___________ (love) by many because it’s simple _________deep. It talks about things that many people feel: sadness, remembering those we’ve lost, and looking for a little bit of comfort in tough times. It’s especially meaningful in Chinese culture 10.__________ it perfectly captures the feelings and traditions of the Qingming Festival. That’s why it’s still a favorite and people read it even today. 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！5 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$