Unit 1 The Mass Media 单元话题阅读理解练习-2025-2026学年高二英语选择性必修第二册单元重难点易错题精练（译林版2020）

Unit 1 The Mass Media 单元话题阅读理解练习 Unit 1 The Mass Media单元话题：媒体 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下依次按照难度分为基础语篇巩固练和重难语篇提升练 基础语篇巩固练 （24-25高二下·黑龙江佳木斯·期末）Billionaire Elon Musk on Wednesday announced that he has formed a new artificial intelligence (Al) company, xAI, which has employed researchers from Google, Open AI and other top technology companies. The goal, Musk tweeted, is “to understand reality.” xAI is a separate company from Musk’s other businesses, such as Tesla and Twitter, but will work closely with them, according to the new company’s website. Musk isn’t a novice to AI since Tesla uses the technology in its cars. While xAI didn’t mention what projects it will be working on, the company noted that its team of Ⅱ researchers are drawn from top tech companies such as Microsoft Research, Open AI and Google. Musk suggested that the reason he picked July 12, 2023, to announce the start of xAI is connected with a science fiction (科幻小说) classic, Douglas Adams’ “The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.” In his tweet, he noted that adding the date 7-12-23 equals 42, which the work of the fiction famously assumes is the answer to life. “The goal of xAI is to understand the true nature of the universe,” the xAI website states. The company said it will be advised by Dan Hendrycks, director of the Center for Al Safety. Hendrycks pointed out where AI could cause problems. “AIs could be used by bad people to make new deadly bioweapons (生物武器), ”Hendrycks said in May. “Or people could make Al that tries to hurt people on purpose. If this Al was really smart, it could be a big danger to all of us.” The first time xAI was shown to the public was after Musk talked about it in April to the former Fox News host Tucker Carlson. Musk told Carlson that OpenAI's ChatGPT was a bit biased (有偏见的) and that he wanted to create a different tool that would be a super honest AI that tries to learn how everything in the world works. The new company reflected (反映) Musk’s long-voiced concerns about a future in which AI systems could present a risk to human existence. The idea, Musk said, is that an AI that wants to understand humanity is less likely to destroy it. 1．What does the underlined word “novice” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Director. B．Supporter. C．Partner. D．Beginner. 2．Why is Douglas Adams mentioned in Paragraph 3? A．He was a friend of Musk. B．His book was very famous. C．He was a guide of the start of xAI. D．He was connected with the announcing date. 3．Why did Musk talk to Tucker Carlson? A．To make xAI popular. B．To explain why he started xAI. C．To show how xAI works. D．To criticize OpenAI's ChatGPT. 4．What can we infer from the last paragraph? A．Creating an honest AI is Musk's dream. B．It is difficult to control AI systems. C．Musk worries about the danger of AI. D．AI has trouble understanding humanity. （24-25高二下·内蒙古呼和浩特·期末）Farmers are celebrating their rice harvest by singing and dancing on the farm. This is Wanbao Mozambique rice farm, China’s largest rice planting project in Africa. Here, if people can speak hello in Chinese, “ni hao”, they most certainly also know another Chinese term Wanbao, the name of a Chinese rice farm project. Through the fertile (肥沃的) area in south Mozambique, the Limpopo River is flowing into the Indian Ocean in the Xai-Xai district. Benefiting from the vast farmland, a suitable climate, enough water and the support from China, the project is creating a bright future for the people here. Through cooperative planting methods, Wanbao is helping the local farmers develop successful rice planting areas. It not only provides seeds, farm chemicals and fertilizers, but also makes land flat and does water pumping (抽水). To have good harvests, farmers work hard and learn from the Chinese. Now the local farmers’ love for farming is growing and they are getting richer and richer. “I’ve benefited a lot from the rice farming and learned to produce rice using Chinese technologies on one hectare (公顷) of land,” says a mother of five children. “With the money, I have improved my life a lot. I have built my house and my children are going to school.” An old farmer is now even teaching other farmers how to grow rice. He is cultivating crops over 40 hectares. “Thanks to the project, both my children and grandchildren are living a settled life. Now I go to the fields to support the other farmers with teaching. I hope Wanbao will expand the growing areas to other corners of the county in the future to help fight poverty,” he says. 1．Why does the author mention “ni hao” in the first paragraph? A．To indicate farmers’ Chinese language skills. B．To show the popularity of Wanbao in Mozambique. C．To prove the importance of Chinese in Mozambique. D．To suggest Chinese is a requirement for working on the farm. 2．What can we know about the Wanbao project? A．It plants rice in urban areas. B．It improves local water quality. C．It offers farming technologies for locals. D．It helps all African people get rid of poverty. 3．What does the underlined word “cultivating” in the last paragraph mean? A．Growing. B．Preparing. C．Pulling. D．Selling. 4．In which section of a website is the text likely to be found? A．Travel. B．Education. C．Culture. D．Agriculture. （24-25高二下·吉林四平·期末）“Someone once asked me, ‘What’s the tool you would want to give any student?’ And I said, ‘A mask and snorkel (潜水通气管) set,’” the ocean biologist Thys says in a video. And Thys explains, “Ninety-eight percent of the living space on this planet is the ocean. It’s worth a view.” Thys has devoted her career to seeing the ocean, and to helping others watch the great diversity of the underwater world. A big part of what motivates her work is the chance to let people develop a sense of respect for the grandness of the ocean, and to get people to participate in efforts to protect endangered ocean ecosystems. Since studying ocean biology, Thys has focused her research on how sea animals live. One animal she particularly studies is the ocean sunfish. “It’s so different from any other fish,” says Thys. “It looks like a mistake. Where does the tail go?” Thys adds. “The sunfish provides an entry point to understanding more about the behaviour of creatures in the ocean, and about how environmental changes impact underwater ecosystems.” Thys’s work also takes her above ground, where she’s looking at ways to create new connections between human populations and natural environments to help address social and environmental challenges. For instance, she’s working on nature’s effects on mental well-being. Thys’s passion for her work is evident in every lecture, video, and public appearance she makes. Using the media, Thys encourages people to learn about the ocean and love it. Due to many ocean research projects and activities from the media, Thys is up to her neck in work every day. She could hardly spare plenty of time for a good rest. Thys’s devotion to her work as an ocean scientist and ecological warrior is infectious. She’s a role model and an inspiring guide to ocean life. 1．Why would Thys like to give a mask and snorkel set to students? A．To carry out a survey. B．To tell a joke. C．To encourage them to explore the ocean. D．To advertise these products. 2．What greatly encourages Thys’s work according to Paragraph 2? A．The award from the government. B．Her parents’ suggestions. C．The chance to let people respect and protect the ocean. D．The profit from the fish in the sea. 3．What does Thys think of the ocean sunfish? A．It is often mistaken as other fish. B．It is ordinary but very important. C．It is a kind of rare fish in danger. D．It is unique and has big scientific value. 4．Which of the following can best describe Thys? A．Outgoing and caring. B．Devoted and passionate. C．Confident and sporty. D．Hardworking and brave. （24-25高二下·甘肃·期末）An 8-year-old Pekingese (北京哈巴狗) is the winner of this year’s World’s Ugliest Dog Contest. This is the first victory for Wild Thang, a 5-time competitor in the annual event held at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in the northern California city of Petaluma. The Pekingese, whose owner Ann Lewis received $5,000 in prize money, placed second three times before coming out on top this year. With his long and extremely fluffy coat and stick-out tongue, Wild Thang, who grew up in Los Angeles but now resides in North Bend, Oregon, was one of eight dogs competing for the famous title on Friday evening. “Wild Thang was a fan favourite,” said California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, one of the judges. “The fact that he had been competing for five times and only came in second, kind of like the bridesmaid (伴娘) and never the bride, really tugged at our heartstrings. He deserved to win.” Ma added some fun facts about Wild Thang. “He’s never had a haircut,” she said. “He likes to sleep on ice packs, believe it or not. And he is just a sweet dog.” Most of the dogs in the contest are rescues. According to his Biography (传记) on the fair’s press site, Wild Thang contracted distemper (瘟热) from a rescue when he was young. “He survived, but not without permanent damage,” his biography states. “His teeth did not grow in, causing his tongue to stay out and his right front leg paddles.” “This world-known event celebrates the imperfections that make all dogs special and unique,” states the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest website. “The annual World’s Ugliest Dog Contest is not about making fun of ‘ugly’ dogs, but having fun with some wonderful characters and showing the world that these dogs are really beautiful!” 1．Which is true about Wild Thang? A．He is a competitor from Beijing. B．He hadn’t won the first prize before. C．He has long hair and frequent haircuts. D．He has taken part in the contest for 3 times. 2．What does the underlined phrase “tugged at our heartstrings” mean? A．Made us annoyed. B．Amused us. C．Caused us to feel pity. D．Let us become nervous. 3．How did Wild Thang get its wonderful character? A．He was born like that. B．He was beaten by a thief. C．He was bitten by a wolf. D．He was infected during a rescue. 4．What is the purpose of the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest? A．To attract people’s attention on animals. B．To lead people to accept imperfections. C．To warn people to stay away from ugly animals. D．To call on people to rescue ugly animals. （24-25高二下·内蒙古·期中）The Chinese Calligraphy Conference (《中国书法大会》) is a cultural program. The program was first broadcast (播出) on CCTV-1at 20:00 on June 2. 2023, and ended on July 7. After appearing, the program quickly became very popular. The program aimed to search Chinese calligraphy culture and to show the history of Chinese characters and calligraphy. Through using modern technologies, the program expected to bring new life to this ancient art form. The program invited many famous calligraphers and artists to teach us the history and writing skills of Chinese calligraphy. What they also show us is how Chinese calligraphy has developed and changed today. We could see how beautiful calligraphy is and how profound Chinese culture is. For example, the program showed Preface to the Orchid Pavilion (《兰亭集序》) through performance, and then experts explained this calligraphy work from background to brushwork (笔法). It left a deep influence on viewers. There is no doubt that the show is a great success. The Chinese Calligraphy Conference is not only a fun program, but a way to learn about the culture of Chinese calligraphy. It makes more people understand and love the art of Chinese calligraphy. It also brings new life to Chinese calligraphy and makes it shine brightly. Chinese calligraphy is our most valuable treasure. For young people, we should take an active part in learning these excellent traditional cultures such as calligraphy, and then spread them to let more people know about China. Let’s take action right now! 1．When was this cultural program first broadcast? A．On June 2nd. B．On June 7th. C．On July 2nd. D．On July 7th. 2．The underlined word “profound” probably means “________” in the passage. A．bright B．deep C．modern D．special 3．We mainly get to know the ________ of the Chinese Calligraphy Conference from the Paragraph 4. A．popularity B．new form C．influence D．preparation 4．The passage is written to call on people to ________. A．practice calligraphy B．create new programs C．watch more CCTV programs D．spread traditional Chinese cultures （24-25高一下·四川成都·期末）“I’m thirsty,” a visitor told a humanoid robot standing 1.7 meters tall and weighing 65 kilograms at the 7th World Voice Expo (展览会) in Hefei, East China’s Anhui province. Without hesitation, it identified the bottle of coffee and handed it to the visitor. Besides, a range of daily necessities are now integrated with AI large language models, offering visitors exciting new experiences. For example, a smart refrigerator equipped with an AI-powered camera can suggest recipes according to the ingredients stored in it. The 7th World Voice Expo showcases over 200 AI products, including humanoid robots, human machine interaction systems and upgraded large language models. This event highlights the remarkable speed at which AI has developed and the growing popularity of its applications in various situations. iFLYTEK’s superbrain robotic platform has empowered 450 robotics companies and 15,000 developers across the country via opening up its large language model. Unitree, a Hangzhou-based robotics startup, presented its star humanoid robot, Unitr ee H1, which can move 3.3 meters per second. “We have sold more than 100 such robots, offering an insight into the huge market space for humanoid robots,” said Li Jun, head of technical services at Unitree. MiMouse, a high-tech company in Anhui, showcased its best-selling smart mouse along with a newly developed smart keyboard. Based on several large language models, they can effortlessly produce articles, create PowerPoint presentations, draw pictures and perform translations. “They can help reduce repetitive tasks for office workers,” said Feng Haihong, general manager of MiMouse, adding that they sold about 10,000 sets in less than a month. In this year’s government work report, China announced an AI Plus initiative to push the digital economy’s development. “Thanks to the AI boom (繁荣), China is now home to more than 4,500 AI companies. In the future, AI will transform industrial and competition modes as well as scientific research globally, bring changes to all professions, and most importantly, meet people’s desires for a better life,” said Liu Qingfeng, chairman of iFLYTEK, at the expo. 1．What does the underlined word “integrated“ in paragraph 1 mean? A．Combined. B．Compared. C．Tested. D．Displayed. 2．What can we know about the high-tech companies in paragraph 3? A．They receive government funding. B．They are achieving market success. C．They develop large language models. D．They are reducing labor cost in work. 3．What influence will AI bring according to Liu Qingfeng? A．The boom of digital economy. B．The disappearance of some jobs. C．The improvement of people’s lives. D．The deepening of global cooperation. 4．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text? A．AI Companies Rise in China B．Government Boosts AI Development C．Human-like Robots Draw Attention at Hefei Expo D．China’s AI Boom Sees New Wave of Applications （24-25高二下·四川广元·期末）Charles Smith, an experienced ski instructor buried under snow for an hour after this morning’s avalanche (雪崩), is recovering in hospital. He has been allowed to speak with reporters from his hospital bed, but he can’t stand up on his own because of a broken ankle. Speaking to reporters, he admitted the accident shocked everyone. “People didn’t think that this kind of thing would happen to an experienced skier” he said. He said that the weather had been good all week, and there hadn’t been any warnings about possible avalanches. The problem was that Charles had gone out in an unprepared ski area, He explained. “It is true that there hadn’t been any avalanche warnings, but the fact is that I put other people in danger by leading my group to that area. I shouldn’t have done that,” he admitted regretfully. Recalling the terrifying moment, he continued, while waiting for his group, he heard a loud noise and saw a wall of snow racing towards him. Charles had no time to react. Within seconds, he was blinded, everything turned white, and then there was silence. As time passed, Charles started to panic, fearing he wouldn’t be able to breathe. After what seemed like hours, he heard barking and realized that the specially trained mountain rescue dogs had found him using their incredible sense of smell. Once freed, his biggest concern was that there were still other people buried under the snow. Luckily, no others were caught. Incredibly grateful to the dogs and the rescue team, he promised to thank them in person as soon as he was well enough to leave the hospital and he agreed that he was a very lucky man. Charles went on to stress that the frequency of avalanches has increased in recent years, “The point is that we all need to be careful, even if we are experienced skiers.” 1．Why did the accident shock everyone? A．The skiing resort had zero accidents in the past. B．The accident occurred in a completely safe region. C．Experienced skiers were rarely stuck in such situations. D．Charles Smith ignored safety warnings of the accident. 2．What was the main reason for the avalanche accident? A．The weather’s sudden change. B．The delayed arrival of rescue dogs. C．The lack of avalanche warnings. D．Charles’ leading his group to an unprepared ski area. 3．What was key to Charles’s rescue? A．Charles’s self-rescue skills. B．His group’s immediate arrival. C．Charles’s ability to react quickly. D．The rescue dogs’ incredible sense of smell. 4．What does the author want to convey in the last paragraph? A．Once bitten, twice shy. B．Look before you leap. C．Be a rainbow in somebody else’s cloud. D．In time of danger, one’s mind works fast. （24-25高二下·广东汕尾·期末）A recent deep-sea expedition off Chile’s coast has revealed extraordinary marine (海洋的) discoveries, including more than 100 potentially new species and four massive underwater mountains. Between Jan. 8 and Feb. 11, researchers on board the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s (SOI) research ship Falkor explored the seafloor off the coast of Chile. The team mapped 20,400 square miles (52,800 km2) of seafloor, uncovering four seamounts. The largest, named Solito (“alone” in Spanish), rises 11,581 feet (3,530m) above the seafloor, making it more than four times taller than the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, which stands at 2,717 feet (828m) tall. Using an underwater robot, scientists examined 10 seamounts, which revealed more than 100 species that the scientists suspect are new to science, including corals, sponges, sea urchins, mollusks and crustaceans. “This is far beyond our expectations,” said lead scientist Javier Sellanes. “You always expect to find new species in these remote and poorly explored areas, but the amount we found, especially for some groups like sponges, is mind-blowing.” The researchers took samples of the creatures and will now begin studying each one to determine whether it is a newfound species. “Full species identification can take many years,” SOI’s executive director Jyotika Virmani said, and the “incredible number of samples” could make this process even longer. The researchers also noted that a majority of the species make their homes in sensitive underwater habitats like coral and sponge communities. Human activities like mining and fishing threaten these areas. While new species within the Juan Fernández and Nazca-Desventuradas marine parks are legally protected from these threats, the seamounts along the Nazca and Salas y Gómez Ridges are currently protected. This research trip is the latest of several SOI expeditions that have mapped seamounts in the southeast Pacific in recent years. The institute previously mapped four other huge seamounts during an expedition off the coast of Chile and Peru. Such “biological hotspots” are critical to understanding marine biodiversity, said SOI director Jyotika Virmani, as they “advance our knowledge of life on Earth”. 1．Why is the Burj Khalifa mentioned in paragraph 2? A．To criticize human construction projects. B．To explain why the expedition took place in Chile. C．To emphasize how tall a newly discovered seamount is. D．To compare modern architecture with underwater structures. 2．How does Javier Sellanes feel about the discoveries? A．Worried. B．Surprised. C．Regretful. D．Grateful. 3．What is the main concern about the new species found? A．Some of them are at risk. B．The water temperature is changing. C．They are too dark to explore. D．There are too many tourists visiting. 4．What is the last paragraph mainly about? A．The challenges of identifying new species. B．The continuation of SOP’s research and its value. C．The importance of protecting underwater habitats. D．The comparison between different marine parks in Chile. 重难语篇提升练 （2025·江西·模拟预测）The Produce Aggregation Program, run by Southside Community Land Trust (SCLT), connects small-scale urban farmers with local communities in need of healthy food. The program collects and processes crops from multiple farmers, combining them into larger quantities for wholesale distribution. This helps overcome challenges small farms face, such as limited production capacity and lack of access to processing facilities and distribution networks. SCLT operates a farm-to-market processing center and manages logistics (后勤) for regular distribution. The program supports 27 farmers, many of whom are refugees, immigrants, or members of marginalized communities. While many of the farmers still rely on farmer markets, the program provides a more stable income source. Twice weekly during the growing season, SCLT orders produce from participating farmers, who deliver it to the food hub. There, it is sorted and packed into $20-value bags, each containing a variety of fresh produce. These are distributed at no cost through community partners such as clinics, recreation centers, and childcare programs. Some clinics distribute the produce through VeggieRx, a program where doctors prescribe (开处方) vegetables to patients. The program is currently funded by the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program, which was launched to support underserved farmers and increase food access. However, funding uncertainty remains a challenge. Rising costs, supply chain issues, limited land availability, and climate change all add strain to food assistance programs. Despite these obstacles, SCLT continues its year-round work to improve food access. In addition to the Produce Aggregation Program, the nonprofit supports 60 community gardens, offers training, and runs educational programs and internships. Altogether, its efforts provide healthy, culturally relevant food to about 1, 200 families annually, with the support of local farmers, volunteers, and community partners. 1．What does the Produce Aggregation Program mainly do for small farms? A．Improve their production ability. B．Gather crops for large sales. C．Offer free processing equipment. D．Sharpen their planting skills. 2．How does the Produce Aggregation Program ensure stable income for farmers? A．By hiring them to do farm work. B．By adding produce variety. C．By counting on farmer markets. D．By providing orders regularly. 3．What does the underlined word “strain” in paragraph 4 mean? A．Burden. B．Gain. C．Hope. D．Duty. 4．What would be a suitable title for the text? A．Fighting Urban Poverty B．New Struggles for Small Farms C．Feeding the Neighbors D．New Trends in Urban Farming （24-25高三下·重庆·阶段练习）Bronze Age desert dwellers (居住者)unearthed from graves in what’s now northwest China were buried with cheese spread on their heads and necks — perhaps as a snack packed for the afterlife. A decade after the dairy discovery, scientists have sequenced DNA from the 3,600-year-old cheese, the oldest in the archaeological record. The analysis revealed how the Xiaohe people made cheese, showing the way humans made use of microbes (微生物) to improve their food and how microbes can be used to track cultural influences through the ages. The findings, published Wednesday in the journal Cell, open a “new frontier in ancient DNA studies,” said Christina Warinner from Harvard University, who wasn’t involved in the research. A team led by Chinese paleogeneticist Qiaomei Fu identified goat and cattle DNA in samples of the cheese. The researchers were also able to sequence DNA of microbes contained in the cheese, confirming it was kefir, a type of cheese that’s still widely made and eaten today. Fu’s team discovered that the three cheese samples from the graves contained Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens, which is commonly found in present-day kefir cheese. Today, there are two major groups of Lactobacillus bacteria — one that originated in Russia and another from Tibet, China, according to the study. When Fu and her colleagues compared Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens from the ancient kefir cheese with the modern-day species, they found that it was closely related to a less common group of Lactobacillus that originated in Tibet. “The bacterium’s origins challenge a long-held belief that kefir began only in Russia”, Fu said. “By examining dairy products, we’ve gained a clearer picture of ancient human life and their interactions with the world. This is just the beginning.” It was remarkable that not only had the cheese survived but that it was possible to sequence DNA from the foodstuff, Fu said. “Ancient DNA analysis, especially on microbes, faces significant technical problems, largely due to the presence of modern bacteria in the samples,” he added. 1．What did the analysis of the ancient cheese reveal? A．The burial customs of the Xiaohe people. B．The effect of diet on health in ancient China. C．The development of ancient cheese-making tools. D．The use of microbes to improve food and to track culture. 2．What can we learn about kefir cheese from Fu’s study? A．It is the most popular modern-day type. B．It is not commonly consumed in Russia. C．It might have originated in Russia and Tibet. D．It must have evolved considerably over time. 3．What does Fu think of the study? A．Insightful. B．Inaccurate. C．Puzzling. D．Comprehensive. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．The Origin of Cheese Calling for Further Research B．DNA from Ancient Cheese Sequenced by Scientists C．A Dairy Discovery Making for a Dietary Breakthrough D．3,600-year-old Cheese Found in Ancient Graves in China 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ Unit 1 The Mass Media 单元话题阅读理解练习 Unit 1 The Mass Media单元话题：媒体 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下依次按照难度分为基础语篇巩固练和重难语篇提升练 基础语篇巩固练 （24-25高二下·黑龙江佳木斯·期末）Billionaire Elon Musk on Wednesday announced that he has formed a new artificial intelligence (Al) company, xAI, which has employed researchers from Google, Open AI and other top technology companies. The goal, Musk tweeted, is “to understand reality.” xAI is a separate company from Musk’s other businesses, such as Tesla and Twitter, but will work closely with them, according to the new company’s website. Musk isn’t a novice to AI since Tesla uses the technology in its cars. While xAI didn’t mention what projects it will be working on, the company noted that its team of Ⅱ researchers are drawn from top tech companies such as Microsoft Research, Open AI and Google. Musk suggested that the reason he picked July 12, 2023, to announce the start of xAI is connected with a science fiction (科幻小说) classic, Douglas Adams’ “The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.” In his tweet, he noted that adding the date 7-12-23 equals 42, which the work of the fiction famously assumes is the answer to life. “The goal of xAI is to understand the true nature of the universe,” the xAI website states. The company said it will be advised by Dan Hendrycks, director of the Center for Al Safety. Hendrycks pointed out where AI could cause problems. “AIs could be used by bad people to make new deadly bioweapons (生物武器), ”Hendrycks said in May. “Or people could make Al that tries to hurt people on purpose. If this Al was really smart, it could be a big danger to all of us.” The first time xAI was shown to the public was after Musk talked about it in April to the former Fox News host Tucker Carlson. Musk told Carlson that OpenAI's ChatGPT was a bit biased (有偏见的) and that he wanted to create a different tool that would be a super honest AI that tries to learn how everything in the world works. The new company reflected (反映) Musk’s long-voiced concerns about a future in which AI systems could present a risk to human existence. The idea, Musk said, is that an AI that wants to understand humanity is less likely to destroy it. 1．What does the underlined word “novice” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Director. B．Supporter. C．Partner. D．Beginner. 2．Why is Douglas Adams mentioned in Paragraph 3? A．He was a friend of Musk. B．His book was very famous. C．He was a guide of the start of xAI. D．He was connected with the announcing date. 3．Why did Musk talk to Tucker Carlson? A．To make xAI popular. B．To explain why he started xAI. C．To show how xAI works. D．To criticize OpenAI's ChatGPT. 4．What can we infer from the last paragraph? A．Creating an honest AI is Musk's dream. B．It is difficult to control AI systems. C．Musk worries about the danger of AI. D．AI has trouble understanding humanity. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了亿万富翁埃隆·马斯克于2023年7月12日正式宣布成立人工智能公司xAI，并从谷歌、OpenAI等顶尖企业招募研究人员，旨在“理解宇宙本质”。 1．词句猜测题。根据划线单词的下文“since Tesla uses the technology in its cars(因为特斯拉在自己的汽车上使用了这项技术)”可知，由于特斯拉早已使用人工智能技术，因此马斯克对其并不生疏，划线单词novice意为“新手；生手”，与beginner意义相近。故选D项。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段的句子“Musk suggested that the reason he picked July 12, 2023, to announce the start of xAI is connected with a science fiction (科幻小说) classic, Douglas Adams’ “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.” In his tweet, he noted that adding the date 7-12-23 equals 42, which the work of the fiction famously assumes is the answer to life.(马斯克暗示，他选择在2023年7月12日宣布xAI（埃隆·马斯克的AI公司）成立，与道格拉斯·亚当斯的科幻经典《银河系漫记》存在关联。他在推文中指出，将日期7-12-23相加（7+12+23=42），而该小说曾虚构“42是生命、宇宙与万物的终极答案”。)”可知，马斯克提及道格拉斯·亚当斯是因为发布日期与该科幻小说中的数字42有关。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据第五段的句子“Musk told Carlson that OpenAI’s ChatGPT was a bit biased (有偏见的) and that he wanted to create a different tool that would be a super honest AI that tries to learn how everything in the world works.(马斯克向卡尔森表示，OpenAI的ChatGPT存在一定程度的偏见，并希望创建一个全新的工具——一个超级诚实的AI，致力于探索世界万物的运行规律。)”可知，马斯克向卡尔森解释了他创办xAI的原因。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段的句子“The new company reflected Musk’s long-voiced concerns about a future in which AI systems could present a risk to human existence.(这家新公司反映了马斯克长期以来对未来人工智能系统可能对人类生存构成威胁的担忧。)”可知，马斯克长期以来一直担忧人工智能对人类构成的潜在危险。故选C项。 （24-25高二下·内蒙古呼和浩特·期末）Farmers are celebrating their rice harvest by singing and dancing on the farm. This is Wanbao Mozambique rice farm, China’s largest rice planting project in Africa. Here, if people can speak hello in Chinese, “ni hao”, they most certainly also know another Chinese term Wanbao, the name of a Chinese rice farm project. Through the fertile (肥沃的) area in south Mozambique, the Limpopo River is flowing into the Indian Ocean in the Xai-Xai district. Benefiting from the vast farmland, a suitable climate, enough water and the support from China, the project is creating a bright future for the people here. Through cooperative planting methods, Wanbao is helping the local farmers develop successful rice planting areas. It not only provides seeds, farm chemicals and fertilizers, but also makes land flat and does water pumping (抽水). To have good harvests, farmers work hard and learn from the Chinese. Now the local farmers’ love for farming is growing and they are getting richer and richer. “I’ve benefited a lot from the rice farming and learned to produce rice using Chinese technologies on one hectare (公顷) of land,” says a mother of five children. “With the money, I have improved my life a lot. I have built my house and my children are going to school.” An old farmer is now even teaching other farmers how to grow rice. He is cultivating crops over 40 hectares. “Thanks to the project, both my children and grandchildren are living a settled life. Now I go to the fields to support the other farmers with teaching. I hope Wanbao will expand the growing areas to other corners of the county in the future to help fight poverty,” he says. 1．Why does the author mention “ni hao” in the first paragraph? A．To indicate farmers’ Chinese language skills. B．To show the popularity of Wanbao in Mozambique. C．To prove the importance of Chinese in Mozambique. D．To suggest Chinese is a requirement for working on the farm. 2．What can we know about the Wanbao project? A．It plants rice in urban areas. B．It improves local water quality. C．It offers farming technologies for locals. D．It helps all African people get rid of poverty. 3．What does the underlined word “cultivating” in the last paragraph mean? A．Growing. B．Preparing. C．Pulling. D．Selling. 4．In which section of a website is the text likely to be found? A．Travel. B．Education. C．Culture. D．Agriculture. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲述了万宝水稻种植项目帮助莫桑比克人民发展农业，实现脱贫。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“Here, if people can speak hello in Chinese, “ni hao”, they most certainly also know another Chinese term Wanbao, the name of a Chinese rice farm project.(在这里，如果人们能用中文“你好”打招呼，他们当然也知道另一个中文词语“万宝”，这是中国一个水稻种植项目的名字)”可知，凡是能用中文“你好”打招呼的人都会知道“万宝”这个中国水稻种植项目，由此可推测，这说明了该项目在莫桑比克非常受欢迎。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段““I’ve benefited a lot from the rice farming and learned to produce rice using Chinese technologies on one hectare (公顷) of land,” says a mother of five children.(“通过种植水稻，我收获颇丰，还学会了运用中国的技术在1公顷的土地上种植水稻。”一位有五个孩子的母亲说道)”可知，万宝项目给当地人提供了农业技术。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据画线词上文“An old farmer is now even teaching other farmers how to grow rice.(一位老农民现在甚至在教其他农民如何种植水稻)”和后文“crops over 40 hectares”可知，这位老农民可以教其他农民如何种植水稻，由此可推测出，他在40公顷的土地上种植庄稼，cultivate意为“种植”，与grow意思一致。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据第一段“armers are celebrating their rice harvest by singing and dancing on the farm. This is Wanbao Mozambique rice farm, China’s largest rice planting project in Africa.(农民们正在农场上载歌载舞，庆祝他们的水稻丰收。这就是万宝莫桑比克水稻农场，这是中国在非洲最大的水稻种植项目)”结合下文可知，本文主要讲述了万宝水稻种植项目帮助莫桑比克人民种植水稻，与农业有关，所以本文最有可能出自网站上的农业版块。故选D。 （24-25高二下·吉林四平·期末）“Someone once asked me, ‘What’s the tool you would want to give any student?’ And I said, ‘A mask and snorkel (潜水通气管) set,’” the ocean biologist Thys says in a video. And Thys explains, “Ninety-eight percent of the living space on this planet is the ocean. It’s worth a view.” Thys has devoted her career to seeing the ocean, and to helping others watch the great diversity of the underwater world. A big part of what motivates her work is the chance to let people develop a sense of respect for the grandness of the ocean, and to get people to participate in efforts to protect endangered ocean ecosystems. Since studying ocean biology, Thys has focused her research on how sea animals live. One animal she particularly studies is the ocean sunfish. “It’s so different from any other fish,” says Thys. “It looks like a mistake. Where does the tail go?” Thys adds. “The sunfish provides an entry point to understanding more about the behaviour of creatures in the ocean, and about how environmental changes impact underwater ecosystems.” Thys’s work also takes her above ground, where she’s looking at ways to create new connections between human populations and natural environments to help address social and environmental challenges. For instance, she’s working on nature’s effects on mental well-being. Thys’s passion for her work is evident in every lecture, video, and public appearance she makes. Using the media, Thys encourages people to learn about the ocean and love it. Due to many ocean research projects and activities from the media, Thys is up to her neck in work every day. She could hardly spare plenty of time for a good rest. Thys’s devotion to her work as an ocean scientist and ecological warrior is infectious. She’s a role model and an inspiring guide to ocean life. 1．Why would Thys like to give a mask and snorkel set to students? A．To carry out a survey. B．To tell a joke. C．To encourage them to explore the ocean. D．To advertise these products. 2．What greatly encourages Thys’s work according to Paragraph 2? A．The award from the government. B．Her parents’ suggestions. C．The chance to let people respect and protect the ocean. D．The profit from the fish in the sea. 3．What does Thys think of the ocean sunfish? A．It is often mistaken as other fish. B．It is ordinary but very important. C．It is a kind of rare fish in danger. D．It is unique and has big scientific value. 4．Which of the following can best describe Thys? A．Outgoing and caring. B．Devoted and passionate. C．Confident and sporty. D．Hardworking and brave. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍的是海洋生物学家Thys将她的职业生涯奉献给了观察海洋，她是海洋生物的榜样和鼓舞人心的向导。 1．细节理解题。根据首段““Someone once asked me, ‘What’s the tool you would want to give any student?’ And I said, ‘A mask and snorkel (潜水通气管) set,’” the ocean biologist Thys says in a video. And Thys explains, “Ninety-eight percent of the living space on this planet is the ocean. It’s worth a view.”(海洋生物学家Thys在一段视频中说。有人曾经问我，“你想给学生什么工具？”我说，“一套面罩和通气管。”Thys解释说“这个星球上18%的生存空间是海洋。值得一看”)”可知，Thys认为这个星球上18%的生存空间是海洋，值得一看，由此可知，Thys送给学生面罩和通气管是为了鼓励他们探索海洋。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“A big part of what motivates her work is the chance to let people develop a sense of respect for the grandness of the ocean, and to get people to participate in efforts to protect endangered ocean ecosystems. (她工作的动力很大一部分是有机会让人们对海洋的壮丽产生尊重，并让人们参与保护濒危海洋生态系统的努力)”可知，让人们尊重和保护海洋的机会是她工作的动力。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中的““It’s so different from any other fish,” says Thys. “It looks like a mistake. Where does the tail go?” Thys adds. “The sunfish provides an entry point to understanding more about the behaviour of creatures in the ocean, and about how environmental changes impact underwater ecosystems.” (“它和其他任何鱼都不一样，”Thys说。“这看起来像是一个错误。尾巴去哪儿了？”Thys补充道“太阳鱼为更多地了解海洋生物的行为以及环境变化如何影响水下生态系统提供了一个切入点。”)”可知，Thys认为太阳鱼是独一无二的，具有很大的科学价值。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据文章的最后一段“Thys’s passion for her work is evident in every lecture, video, and public appearance she makes.(Thys对工作的热情在她的每一次演讲、视频和公开露面中都很明显)”以及“Thys’s devotion to her work as an ocean scientist and ecological warrior is infectious.(作为一名海洋科学家和生态战士，Thys对工作的投入是有感染力的)”可知，Thys是乐于奉献并且对工作充满热情的。故选B。 （24-25高二下·甘肃·期末）An 8-year-old Pekingese (北京哈巴狗) is the winner of this year’s World’s Ugliest Dog Contest. This is the first victory for Wild Thang, a 5-time competitor in the annual event held at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in the northern California city of Petaluma. The Pekingese, whose owner Ann Lewis received $5,000 in prize money, placed second three times before coming out on top this year. With his long and extremely fluffy coat and stick-out tongue, Wild Thang, who grew up in Los Angeles but now resides in North Bend, Oregon, was one of eight dogs competing for the famous title on Friday evening. “Wild Thang was a fan favourite,” said California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, one of the judges. “The fact that he had been competing for five times and only came in second, kind of like the bridesmaid (伴娘) and never the bride, really tugged at our heartstrings. He deserved to win.” Ma added some fun facts about Wild Thang. “He’s never had a haircut,” she said. “He likes to sleep on ice packs, believe it or not. And he is just a sweet dog.” Most of the dogs in the contest are rescues. According to his Biography (传记) on the fair’s press site, Wild Thang contracted distemper (瘟热) from a rescue when he was young. “He survived, but not without permanent damage,” his biography states. “His teeth did not grow in, causing his tongue to stay out and his right front leg paddles.” “This world-known event celebrates the imperfections that make all dogs special and unique,” states the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest website. “The annual World’s Ugliest Dog Contest is not about making fun of ‘ugly’ dogs, but having fun with some wonderful characters and showing the world that these dogs are really beautiful!” 1．Which is true about Wild Thang? A．He is a competitor from Beijing. B．He hadn’t won the first prize before. C．He has long hair and frequent haircuts. D．He has taken part in the contest for 3 times. 2．What does the underlined phrase “tugged at our heartstrings” mean? A．Made us annoyed. B．Amused us. C．Caused us to feel pity. D．Let us become nervous. 3．How did Wild Thang get its wonderful character? A．He was born like that. B．He was beaten by a thief. C．He was bitten by a wolf. D．He was infected during a rescue. 4．What is the purpose of the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest? A．To attract people’s attention on animals. B．To lead people to accept imperfections. C．To warn people to stay away from ugly animals. D．To call on people to rescue ugly animals. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了超级毛茸茸的8岁北京哈巴狗Wild Thang赢得2024年世界最丑狗比赛的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“The Pekingese, whose owner Ann Lewis received $5,000 in prize money, placed second three times before coming out on top this year.(这只北京犬的主人安·刘易斯获得了5000美元的奖金。此前它曾三次获得亚军，今年则首次夺冠)”可知，这只北京哈巴狗参赛五次，曾三次获得亚军，之前没有得过冠军。故选B。 2．词义猜测题。根据画线句“The fact that he had been competing for five times and only came in second, kind of like the bridesmaid (伴娘) and never the bride(他参加了五次比赛，但只获得了第二名，这有点像伴娘而非新娘的处境)”可知，狗参加了五次比赛却只来到了第二名的事实，就有点像总是做伴娘而做不了新娘，说明让他们感到很遗憾。可知，此次“tugged at our heartstrings”的意思是“使我们感到遗憾和同情”。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中“According to his biography on the fair’s press site, Wild Thang contracted distemper from a rescue when he was young.(根据该展览官方网站上的他的个人简介，威尔德·坦格小时候在一次救援行动中染上了犬瘟热)”和“His teeth did not grow in, causing his tongue to stay out and his right front leg paddles.(他的牙齿没有长齐，导致他的舌头一直伸在外面，而他的右前腿则像桨一样摆动着)”可知，Wild Thang是因为在救援过程中感染了某种病毒而变成这个样子的。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“This world-known event celebrates the imperfections that make all dogs special and unique(这一举世闻名的活动旨在赞美那些使每只狗都独具特色、独一无二的不完美之处)”和“The annual World’s Ugliest Dog Contest is not about making fun of ‘ugly’ dogs, but having fun with some wonderful characters and showing the world that these dogs are really beautiful!(一年一度的“世界最丑狗狗大赛”并非是要取笑那些“丑陋”的狗狗，而是在于与这些可爱的狗狗们一起享受乐趣，并向全世界展示这些狗狗其实是非常美丽的！)”可知，比赛不是为了取笑“丑”狗而是为了引导人们接受不完美，和他们一起享受快乐。故选B。 （24-25高二下·内蒙古·期中）The Chinese Calligraphy Conference (《中国书法大会》) is a cultural program. The program was first broadcast (播出) on CCTV-1at 20:00 on June 2. 2023, and ended on July 7. After appearing, the program quickly became very popular. The program aimed to search Chinese calligraphy culture and to show the history of Chinese characters and calligraphy. Through using modern technologies, the program expected to bring new life to this ancient art form. The program invited many famous calligraphers and artists to teach us the history and writing skills of Chinese calligraphy. What they also show us is how Chinese calligraphy has developed and changed today. We could see how beautiful calligraphy is and how profound Chinese culture is. For example, the program showed Preface to the Orchid Pavilion (《兰亭集序》) through performance, and then experts explained this calligraphy work from background to brushwork (笔法). It left a deep influence on viewers. There is no doubt that the show is a great success. The Chinese Calligraphy Conference is not only a fun program, but a way to learn about the culture of Chinese calligraphy. It makes more people understand and love the art of Chinese calligraphy. It also brings new life to Chinese calligraphy and makes it shine brightly. Chinese calligraphy is our most valuable treasure. For young people, we should take an active part in learning these excellent traditional cultures such as calligraphy, and then spread them to let more people know about China. Let’s take action right now! 1．When was this cultural program first broadcast? A．On June 2nd. B．On June 7th. C．On July 2nd. D．On July 7th. 2．The underlined word “profound” probably means “________” in the passage. A．bright B．deep C．modern D．special 3．We mainly get to know the ________ of the Chinese Calligraphy Conference from the Paragraph 4. A．popularity B．new form C．influence D．preparation 4．The passage is written to call on people to ________. A．practice calligraphy B．create new programs C．watch more CCTV programs D．spread traditional Chinese cultures 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了央视文化节目《中国书法大会》的播出时间、内容、目的及其对传播中国传统书法文化的影响和意义。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“The program was first broadcast (播出) on CCTV-1at 20:00 on June 2. 2023, and ended on July 7. (该节目于2023年6月2日20:00在央视一套首播，7月7日结束)可知，节目首播时间为6月2日。故选A项。 2．词句猜测题。根据第三段“We could see how beautiful calligraphy is and how profound Chinese culture is. (我们可以看到书法多么美丽，中国文化多么______)”并结合上下文可知，节目展示了书法的美和中国文化的深厚底蕴，故“profound”与“deep”意思相近，意为“深厚的”。故选B项。 3．主旨大意题。根据第四段“The Chinese Calligraphy Conference is not only a fun program, but a way to learn about the culture of Chinese calligraphy. It makes more people understand and love the art of Chinese calligraphy. It also brings new life to Chinese calligraphy and makes it shine brightly. Chinese calligraphy is our most valuable treasure. (《中国书法大会》不仅是一档有趣的节目，还是了解中国书法文化的一种方式。它让更多人了解并热爱中国书法艺术。它也为中国书法注入新活力，使其熠熠生辉。中国书法是我们最为珍贵的宝藏)，可知，第四段主要阐述了节目的影响。故选C项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“For young people, we should take an active part in learning these excellent traditional cultures such as calligraphy, and then spread them to let more people know about China. Let’s take action right now! (作为年轻人，我们应该积极参与学习书法等优秀传统文化，并传播它们，让更多人了解中国。让我们立即行动吧！)可知，文章旨在呼吁人们传播中国传统文化。故选D项。 （24-25高一下·四川成都·期末）“I’m thirsty,” a visitor told a humanoid robot standing 1.7 meters tall and weighing 65 kilograms at the 7th World Voice Expo (展览会) in Hefei, East China’s Anhui province. Without hesitation, it identified the bottle of coffee and handed it to the visitor. Besides, a range of daily necessities are now integrated with AI large language models, offering visitors exciting new experiences. For example, a smart refrigerator equipped with an AI-powered camera can suggest recipes according to the ingredients stored in it. The 7th World Voice Expo showcases over 200 AI products, including humanoid robots, human machine interaction systems and upgraded large language models. This event highlights the remarkable speed at which AI has developed and the growing popularity of its applications in various situations. iFLYTEK’s superbrain robotic platform has empowered 450 robotics companies and 15,000 developers across the country via opening up its large language model. Unitree, a Hangzhou-based robotics startup, presented its star humanoid robot, Unitr ee H1, which can move 3.3 meters per second. “We have sold more than 100 such robots, offering an insight into the huge market space for humanoid robots,” said Li Jun, head of technical services at Unitree. MiMouse, a high-tech company in Anhui, showcased its best-selling smart mouse along with a newly developed smart keyboard. Based on several large language models, they can effortlessly produce articles, create PowerPoint presentations, draw pictures and perform translations. “They can help reduce repetitive tasks for office workers,” said Feng Haihong, general manager of MiMouse, adding that they sold about 10,000 sets in less than a month. In this year’s government work report, China announced an AI Plus initiative to push the digital economy’s development. “Thanks to the AI boom (繁荣), China is now home to more than 4,500 AI companies. In the future, AI will transform industrial and competition modes as well as scientific research globally, bring changes to all professions, and most importantly, meet people’s desires for a better life,” said Liu Qingfeng, chairman of iFLYTEK, at the expo. 1．What does the underlined word “integrated“ in paragraph 1 mean? A．Combined. B．Compared. C．Tested. D．Displayed. 2．What can we know about the high-tech companies in paragraph 3? A．They receive government funding. B．They are achieving market success. C．They develop large language models. D．They are reducing labor cost in work. 3．What influence will AI bring according to Liu Qingfeng? A．The boom of digital economy. B．The disappearance of some jobs. C．The improvement of people’s lives. D．The deepening of global cooperation. 4．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text? A．AI Companies Rise in China B．Government Boosts AI Development C．Human-like Robots Draw Attention at Hefei Expo D．China’s AI Boom Sees New Wave of Applications 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．D 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了第七届世界声博会在合肥举行，200多款AI产品亮相，如人形机器人、智能冰箱等，展示了AI的快速发展与应用普及，未来其将改变多领域并满足人们对美好生活的向往。 1．词句猜测题。根据划线词所在句“a range of daily necessities are now integrated with AI large language models, offering visitors exciting new experiences.(一系列生活必需品现在与人工智能大型语言模型integrated，为游客提供令人兴奋的新体验。)”以及后文“offering visitors exciting new experiences(为参观者提供了令人兴奋的新体验)”以及下文所举例子“For example, a smart refrigerator equipped with an AI-powered camera can suggest recipes according to the ingredients stored in it.(例如，配备人工智能摄像头的智能冰箱可以根据里面储存的食材建议食谱。)”可知，日用品与AI模型相结合实现新功能；故划线词integrated意思是“结合”。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Unitree, a Hangzhou-based robotics startup, presented its star humanoid robot, Unitr ee H1, which can move 3.3 meters per second. “We have sold more than 100 such robots, offering an insight into the huge market space for humanoid robots,” said Li Jun, head of technical services at Unitree. MiMouse, a high-tech company in Anhui, showcased its best-selling smart mouse along with a newly developed smart keyboard. Based on several large language models, they can effortlessly produce articles, create PowerPoint presentations, draw pictures and perform translations. “They can help reduce repetitive tasks for office workers,” said Feng Haihong, general manager of MiMouse, adding that they sold about 10,000 sets in less than a month.( 位于杭州的机器人初创企业Unitree展示了其明星型人形机器人 Unitree H1，该机器人每秒可移动3.3米。Unitree技术服务部门负责人李军表示：‘我们已售出超过100台这样的机器人，这让我们看到了型人形机器人巨大的市场空间。’安徽的高科技公司咪鼠科技（MiMouse）展示了其最畅销的智能鼠标以及一款新开发的智能键盘。基于多个大型语言模型，它们能够轻松生成文章、制作演示文稿、绘制图画和进行翻译。‘它们可以帮助减少办公室工作人员的重复性工作。’咪鼠科技总经理冯海洪说道，并补充说他们在不到一个月的时间里售出了约10000套产品)”可知，Unitree和MiMouse等高科技公司产品销量高，即高科技公司正在取得市场上的成功。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Thanks to the AI boom (繁荣), China is now home to more than 4,500 AI companies. In the future, AI will transform industrial and competition modes as well as scientific research globally, bring changes to all professions, and most importantly, meet people’s desires for a better life(得益于人工智能的蓬勃发展，中国目前拥有超过4500家人工智能企业。未来，人工智能将改变全球的产业和竞争模式、科研方式，给所有职业带来变革，最重要的是，它将满足人们对于更美好生活的追求)”可知，他认为人工智能可以让人们生活得到改善。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据第二段“The 7th World Voice Expo showcases over 200 AI products, including humanoid robots, human machine interaction systems and upgraded large language models. This event highlights the remarkable speed at which AI has developed and the growing popularity of its applications in various situations.(第七届世界声博会展示了超过200种人工智能产品，包括仿人机器人、人机交互系统以及升级版的大语言模型。此次展会突显了人工智能发展的惊人速度以及其在各种场景中应用的日益普及)”以及文章说明了第七届世界声博会上，200多款AI产品亮相，如人形机器人、智能冰箱等，展示了AI的快速发展与应用普及，未来其将改变多领域并满足人们对美好生活的向往。可知，D选项“中国的人工智能热潮催生了新的应用浪潮”最符合文章标题。故选D。 （24-25高二下·四川广元·期末）Charles Smith, an experienced ski instructor buried under snow for an hour after this morning’s avalanche (雪崩), is recovering in hospital. He has been allowed to speak with reporters from his hospital bed, but he can’t stand up on his own because of a broken ankle. Speaking to reporters, he admitted the accident shocked everyone. “People didn’t think that this kind of thing would happen to an experienced skier” he said. He said that the weather had been good all week, and there hadn’t been any warnings about possible avalanches. The problem was that Charles had gone out in an unprepared ski area, He explained. “It is true that there hadn’t been any avalanche warnings, but the fact is that I put other people in danger by leading my group to that area. I shouldn’t have done that,” he admitted regretfully. Recalling the terrifying moment, he continued, while waiting for his group, he heard a loud noise and saw a wall of snow racing towards him. Charles had no time to react. Within seconds, he was blinded, everything turned white, and then there was silence. As time passed, Charles started to panic, fearing he wouldn’t be able to breathe. After what seemed like hours, he heard barking and realized that the specially trained mountain rescue dogs had found him using their incredible sense of smell. Once freed, his biggest concern was that there were still other people buried under the snow. Luckily, no others were caught. Incredibly grateful to the dogs and the rescue team, he promised to thank them in person as soon as he was well enough to leave the hospital and he agreed that he was a very lucky man. Charles went on to stress that the frequency of avalanches has increased in recent years, “The point is that we all need to be careful, even if we are experienced skiers.” 1．Why did the accident shock everyone? A．The skiing resort had zero accidents in the past. B．The accident occurred in a completely safe region. C．Experienced skiers were rarely stuck in such situations. D．Charles Smith ignored safety warnings of the accident. 2．What was the main reason for the avalanche accident? A．The weather’s sudden change. B．The delayed arrival of rescue dogs. C．The lack of avalanche warnings. D．Charles’ leading his group to an unprepared ski area. 3．What was key to Charles’s rescue? A．Charles’s self-rescue skills. B．His group’s immediate arrival. C．Charles’s ability to react quickly. D．The rescue dogs’ incredible sense of smell. 4．What does the author want to convey in the last paragraph? A．Once bitten, twice shy. B．Look before you leap. C．Be a rainbow in somebody else’s cloud. D．In time of danger, one’s mind works fast. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。主要讲述了经验丰富的滑雪教练查尔斯・史密斯在一次雪崩中被埋一小时后获救的经历。他向记者讲述了事故发生的原因、过程，以及对救援人员的感激，并强调即使是有经验的滑雪者也需谨慎。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Speaking to reporters, he admitted the accident shocked everyone. “People didn’t think that this kind of thing would happen to an experienced skier” he said. (他对记者说，他承认这起事故震惊了所有人。他说：“人们没想到这种事会发生在有经验的滑雪者身上。”)”可知，事故震惊了所有人是因为有经验的滑雪者很少会陷入这样的境地。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“The problem was that Charles had gone out in an unprepared ski area, He explained. “It is true that there hadn’t been any avalanche warnings, but the fact is that I put other people in danger by leading my group to that area. I shouldn’t have done that,” he admitted regretfully. (问题是查尔斯去了一个没有准备好的滑雪区，他解释说。“确实没有任何雪崩预警，但事实是，我把其他人置于危险之中，因为我把我的团队带到了那个地区。我不应该那么做的，”他遗憾地承认)”可知，雪崩事故的主要原因是查尔斯带领他的团队进入了一个没有准备好的滑雪区。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中“After what seemed like hours, he heard barking and realized that the specially trained mountain rescue dogs had found him using their incredible sense of smell. (似乎过了几个小时，他听到了狗叫声，意识到经过特殊训练的山地救援犬用它们不可思议的嗅觉找到了他)”可知，查尔斯获救的关键是救援犬惊人的嗅觉。故选D项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Charles went on to stress that the frequency of avalanches has increased in recent years, “The point is that we all need to be careful, even if we are experienced skiers.” (查尔斯接着强调，近年来雪崩的频率有所增加，“关键是我们都需要小心，即使我们是经验丰富的滑雪者。”)”可知，作者想传达的是无论做什么都要谨慎，即“三思而后行”。故选B项。 （24-25高二下·广东汕尾·期末）A recent deep-sea expedition off Chile’s coast has revealed extraordinary marine (海洋的) discoveries, including more than 100 potentially new species and four massive underwater mountains. Between Jan. 8 and Feb. 11, researchers on board the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s (SOI) research ship Falkor explored the seafloor off the coast of Chile. The team mapped 20,400 square miles (52,800 km2) of seafloor, uncovering four seamounts. The largest, named Solito (“alone” in Spanish), rises 11,581 feet (3,530m) above the seafloor, making it more than four times taller than the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, which stands at 2,717 feet (828m) tall. Using an underwater robot, scientists examined 10 seamounts, which revealed more than 100 species that the scientists suspect are new to science, including corals, sponges, sea urchins, mollusks and crustaceans. “This is far beyond our expectations,” said lead scientist Javier Sellanes. “You always expect to find new species in these remote and poorly explored areas, but the amount we found, especially for some groups like sponges, is mind-blowing.” The researchers took samples of the creatures and will now begin studying each one to determine whether it is a newfound species. “Full species identification can take many years,” SOI’s executive director Jyotika Virmani said, and the “incredible number of samples” could make this process even longer. The researchers also noted that a majority of the species make their homes in sensitive underwater habitats like coral and sponge communities. Human activities like mining and fishing threaten these areas. While new species within the Juan Fernández and Nazca-Desventuradas marine parks are legally protected from these threats, the seamounts along the Nazca and Salas y Gómez Ridges are currently protected. This research trip is the latest of several SOI expeditions that have mapped seamounts in the southeast Pacific in recent years. The institute previously mapped four other huge seamounts during an expedition off the coast of Chile and Peru. Such “biological hotspots” are critical to understanding marine biodiversity, said SOI director Jyotika Virmani, as they “advance our knowledge of life on Earth”. 1．Why is the Burj Khalifa mentioned in paragraph 2? A．To criticize human construction projects. B．To explain why the expedition took place in Chile. C．To emphasize how tall a newly discovered seamount is. D．To compare modern architecture with underwater structures. 2．How does Javier Sellanes feel about the discoveries? A．Worried. B．Surprised. C．Regretful. D．Grateful. 3．What is the main concern about the new species found? A．Some of them are at risk. B．The water temperature is changing. C．They are too dark to explore. D．There are too many tourists visiting. 4．What is the last paragraph mainly about? A．The challenges of identifying new species. B．The continuation of SOP’s research and its value. C．The importance of protecting underwater habitats. D．The comparison between different marine parks in Chile. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了近期在智利海岸附近的深海探险中取得的重大海洋发现。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段中“The largest, named Solito (“alone” in Spanish), rises 11,581 feet (3,530m) above the seafloor, making it more than four times taller than the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, which stands at 2,717 feet (828m) tall.(最大的名为索利托(西班牙语中意为“孤独”)，它从海底升起11581英尺(3530米)，是世界上最高的建筑哈利法塔的四倍多，哈利法塔高2717英尺(828米))”可知，第二段提到哈利法塔是为了强调新发现的海底山脉有多高。故选C。 2．细节理解。根据第三段中““This is far beyond our expectations,” said lead scientist Javier Sellanes. “You always expect to find new species in these remote and poorly explored areas, but the amount we found, especially for some groups like sponges, is mind- blowing.”(首席科学家哈维尔·塞拉内斯说:“这远远超出了我们的预期。“在这些偏远和鲜为人知的地区，你总是希望能发现新物种，但我们发现的数量，尤其是像海绵这样的物种，简直令人难以置信”)”可知，哈维尔·塞拉内斯对这些发现感到惊讶。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中“The researchers also noted that a majority of the species make their homes in sensitive underwater habitats like coral and sponge communities. Human activities like mining and fishing threaten these areas.(研究人员还指出，大多数物种栖息在敏感的水下栖息地，如珊瑚和海绵群落。采矿和捕鱼等人类活动对这些区域构成了威胁)”可知，人类活动威胁着新发现的物种的栖息地，所以其中有一些处于危险之中。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“This research trip is the latest of several SOI expeditions that have mapped seamounts in the southeast Pacific in recent years. The institute previously mapped four other huge seamounts during an expedition off the coast of Chile and Peru. Such “biological hotspots” are critical to understanding marine biodiversity, said SOI director Jyotika Virmani, as they “advance our knowledge of life on Earth”.(这次研究之旅是施密特海洋研究所在近年来对东南太平洋海底山脉进行测绘的一系列探险中最新的一次。该研究所在此前一次对智利和秘鲁海岸附近的探险中，还绘制了另外4座巨大海底山脉的地图。施密特海洋研究所所长乔蒂卡·维尔马尼表示，这些“生物热点”对理解海洋生物多样性至关重要，因为它们“增进了我们对地球上生命的了解”)”可知，最后一段主要介绍了施密特海洋研究所研究的持续性及其价值。故选B。 重难语篇提升练 （2025·江西·模拟预测）The Produce Aggregation Program, run by Southside Community Land Trust (SCLT), connects small-scale urban farmers with local communities in need of healthy food. The program collects and processes crops from multiple farmers, combining them into larger quantities for wholesale distribution. This helps overcome challenges small farms face, such as limited production capacity and lack of access to processing facilities and distribution networks. SCLT operates a farm-to-market processing center and manages logistics (后勤) for regular distribution. The program supports 27 farmers, many of whom are refugees, immigrants, or members of marginalized communities. While many of the farmers still rely on farmer markets, the program provides a more stable income source. Twice weekly during the growing season, SCLT orders produce from participating farmers, who deliver it to the food hub. There, it is sorted and packed into $20-value bags, each containing a variety of fresh produce. These are distributed at no cost through community partners such as clinics, recreation centers, and childcare programs. Some clinics distribute the produce through VeggieRx, a program where doctors prescribe (开处方) vegetables to patients. The program is currently funded by the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program, which was launched to support underserved farmers and increase food access. However, funding uncertainty remains a challenge. Rising costs, supply chain issues, limited land availability, and climate change all add strain to food assistance programs. Despite these obstacles, SCLT continues its year-round work to improve food access. In addition to the Produce Aggregation Program, the nonprofit supports 60 community gardens, offers training, and runs educational programs and internships. Altogether, its efforts provide healthy, culturally relevant food to about 1, 200 families annually, with the support of local farmers, volunteers, and community partners. 1．What does the Produce Aggregation Program mainly do for small farms? A．Improve their production ability. B．Gather crops for large sales. C．Offer free processing equipment. D．Sharpen their planting skills. 2．How does the Produce Aggregation Program ensure stable income for farmers? A．By hiring them to do farm work. B．By adding produce variety. C．By counting on farmer markets. D．By providing orders regularly. 3．What does the underlined word “strain” in paragraph 4 mean? A．Burden. B．Gain. C．Hope. D．Duty. 4．What would be a suitable title for the text? A．Fighting Urban Poverty B．New Struggles for Small Farms C．Feeding the Neighbors D．New Trends in Urban Farming 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍农产品聚合计划帮助小农户和社区的情况。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“The program collects and processes crops from multiple farmers, combining them into larger quantities for wholesale distribution.(该计划收集并处理来自多个农民的农作物，将它们合并成更大的数量进行批发分销)”可知，农产品集散计划的核心功能是将多个小农场的农产品收集起来，合并成更大的数量以便进行批发销售。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“While many of the farmers still rely on farmer markets, the program provides a more stable income source.(虽然许多农民仍然依赖农贸市场，但该计划提供了更稳定的收入来源)”以及第三段中“Twice weekly during the growing season, SCLT orders produce from participating farmers, who deliver it to the food hub.(在生长季节，SCLT每周两次从参与的农民那里订购农产品，他们将其送到食品中心)”可知，农产品集散计划通过定期向农民订购农产品，为农民提供了一个稳定的收入来源。故选D。 3．词义猜测题。根据第四段中“However, funding uncertainty remains a challenge. Rising costs, supply chain issues, limited land availability, and climate change all add strain to food assistance programs.(然而，资金的不确定性仍然是一个挑战。成本上升、供应链问题、土地有限以及气候变化都给食品援助计划增加了strain)”可知，该句描述了食品援助计划面临的多种挑战，这些挑战都给计划带来了额外的压力或负担。因此，划线单词“strain”在此处意为“负担”或“压力”。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段的“The Produce Aggregation Program, run by Southside Community Land Trust (SCLT), connects small-scale urban farmers with local communities in need of healthy food. The program collects and processes crops from multiple farmers, combining them into larger quantities for wholesale distribution. This helps overcome challenges small farms face, such as limited production capacity and lack of access to processing facilities and distribution networks.(由南城社区土地信托基金运营的农产品集散计划，将小规模的城市农民与需要健康食品的当地社区联系起来。该计划收集并处理来自多位农民的农作物，将它们合并成更大的数量进行批发分销。这有助于克服小农场面临的挑战，例如生产能力有限，以及缺乏加工设施和分销网络的准入机会)”可知，文章主要介绍了Southside Community Land Trust（SCLT）运行的农产品集散计划，该计划通过连接小规模城市农民和需要健康食品的当地社区，为社区提供新鲜农产品，并帮助农民解决销售问题。文章的核心是关于如何为社区提供健康食品，并促进社区与农民之间的合作。因此，C选项“Feeding the Neighbors(为邻居提供食物)”最能概括文章的主旨。故选C。 （24-25高三下·重庆·阶段练习）Bronze Age desert dwellers (居住者)unearthed from graves in what’s now northwest China were buried with cheese spread on their heads and necks — perhaps as a snack packed for the afterlife. A decade after the dairy discovery, scientists have sequenced DNA from the 3,600-year-old cheese, the oldest in the archaeological record. The analysis revealed how the Xiaohe people made cheese, showing the way humans made use of microbes (微生物) to improve their food and how microbes can be used to track cultural influences through the ages. The findings, published Wednesday in the journal Cell, open a “new frontier in ancient DNA studies,” said Christina Warinner from Harvard University, who wasn’t involved in the research. A team led by Chinese paleogeneticist Qiaomei Fu identified goat and cattle DNA in samples of the cheese. The researchers were also able to sequence DNA of microbes contained in the cheese, confirming it was kefir, a type of cheese that’s still widely made and eaten today. Fu’s team discovered that the three cheese samples from the graves contained Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens, which is commonly found in present-day kefir cheese. Today, there are two major groups of Lactobacillus bacteria — one that originated in Russia and another from Tibet, China, according to the study. When Fu and her colleagues compared Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens from the ancient kefir cheese with the modern-day species, they found that it was closely related to a less common group of Lactobacillus that originated in Tibet. “The bacterium’s origins challenge a long-held belief that kefir began only in Russia”, Fu said. “By examining dairy products, we’ve gained a clearer picture of ancient human life and their interactions with the world. This is just the beginning.” It was remarkable that not only had the cheese survived but that it was possible to sequence DNA from the foodstuff, Fu said. “Ancient DNA analysis, especially on microbes, faces significant technical problems, largely due to the presence of modern bacteria in the samples,” he added. 1．What did the analysis of the ancient cheese reveal? A．The burial customs of the Xiaohe people. B．The effect of diet on health in ancient China. C．The development of ancient cheese-making tools. D．The use of microbes to improve food and to track culture. 2．What can we learn about kefir cheese from Fu’s study? A．It is the most popular modern-day type. B．It is not commonly consumed in Russia. C．It might have originated in Russia and Tibet. D．It must have evolved considerably over time. 3．What does Fu think of the study? A．Insightful. B．Inaccurate. C．Puzzling. D．Comprehensive. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．The Origin of Cheese Calling for Further Research B．DNA from Ancient Cheese Sequenced by Scientists C．A Dairy Discovery Making for a Dietary Breakthrough D．3,600-year-old Cheese Found in Ancient Graves in China 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．B 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。中国西北出土的3600年前古墓中的奶酪经DNA测序，揭示古人用微生物制奶酪，或挑战开菲尔奶酪起源于俄罗斯的观点。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“The analysis revealed how the Xiaohe people made cheese, showing the way humans made use of microbes (微生物) to improve their food and how microbes can be used to track cultural influences through the ages.(分析结果显示了小河人制作奶酪的方法，揭示了人类如何利用微生物来改善食物，并且展示了微生物如何通过不同时期来追踪文化影响)”可知，对古代奶酪的分析揭示了微生物的使用不仅促进了食品的改良，还帮助人们追溯了文化的发展历程。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段“Today, there are two major groups of Lactobacillus bacteria — one that originated in Russia and another from Tibet, China, according to the study.(根据这项研究，目前有两种主要的乳酸菌菌群——一种源自俄罗斯，另一种来自中国西藏)”可知，克菲尔奶酪可能起源于俄罗斯和西藏。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段““The bacterium’s origins challenge a long-held belief that kefir began only in Russia”, Fu said. “By examining dairy products, we’ve gained a clearer picture of ancient human life and their interactions with the world. This is just the beginning.”(傅博士表示：“这种细菌的起源挑战了长期以来的一种观点，即克菲尔奶酪只起源于俄罗斯。通过研究乳制品，我们对古代人类的生活以及他们与外界的互动有了更清晰的认识。这只是个开始。”)”可知，傅认为这项研究具有深刻见解。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。根据第二段“A decade after the dairy discovery, scientists have sequenced DNA from the 3,600-year-old cheese, the oldest in the archaeological record.(在发现乳制品十年之后，科学家们对这具 3600 年前的奶酪样本进行了 DNA 测序，这是考古记录中年代最久远的奶酪样本)”结合文章主要说明了中国西北出土的3600年前古墓中的奶酪经DNA测序，揭示古人用微生物制奶酪，或挑战开菲尔奶酪起源于俄罗斯的观点。可知，B选项“科学家对古代奶酪中的 DNA 进行了测序”最符合文章标题。故选B。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$