考前押题04 阅读理解之应用文、记叙文&说明文必刷15题（期末复习专项训练）高二英语上学期人教版

考前押题04 阅读理解之应用文、记叙文&说明文必刷15题 （期末复习专项训练） 文体类型 话题归纳（亮点聚焦） 内容导航（抓分关键） 应用文 1. 人物风采（伟人、平民榜样） 2. 观点交锋（科技、学习利弊建言） 3. 场景沟通（访谈、出行规划） 4. 文旅宣传（景点、公园投稿推广） 1. 速抓人物身份、核心贡献 2. 明辨论点论据，提炼立场 3. 锁定场景关键词，理清交流目的 4. 萃取景点特色，把握宣传核心 记叙文 1. 名人成长（达尔文、杨振宁奋斗史） 2. 户外探险（郑和探险记） 3. 平凡壮举（黄大年英雄事迹） 1. 梳理时间、事件线索，标记关键节点 2. 深挖细节描写，解读人物品质 3. 提炼叙事主旨，共情作者情感 说明文 1. 科技前沿（智能家居、 仿生机器人） 2. 自然生态（国家公园、 景区物种地貌） 3. 人际密码（肢体语言的情绪信号） 1. 拆解科技原理、应用与争议 2. 抓取自然景观核心特征与生态价值 3. 对应肢体动作与沟通功能 Passage01 阅读理解 In today’s busy world, laughter is more important than ever. A number of comedians have gained fame as experts in spreading joy and humor to audiences across the globe. Trevor Noah Trevor Noah, originally from South Africa, has become a global comedic star. He gained international recognition through his appearances on The Tonight Show and The Late Show with David Letterman. In 2015, he succeeded Jon Stewart as the host of The Daily Show, bringing a fresh and international viewpoint to the program. His comedy often reflects his unique background, touching on themes of identity, politics and social issues. Noah’s stand-up specials, such as Son of Patricia and Afraid of the Dark, showcase his clever and often humorous take on global and local issues. Hasan Minhaj Hasan Minhaj is known for his sharp political jokes and interesting stories. An American comedian of Indian origin, Minhaj became famous as a reporter on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, who hosted the show for 16 years. Minhaj’s one-man show, Homecoming King, which first appeared on Netflix, won a Peabody Award and highlighted his experiences growing up as an Indian-American Muslim. Jim Gaffigan Jim Gaffigan is a stand-up comedian known for his clean, observational humor. Originally from Indiana, Gaffigan began his career in New York City, performing at clubs and slowly building a reputation for his unique take on everyday life. His comedy often focuses on fatherhood, food, and the ordinary aspects of life, delivered with a relaxed style. Gaffigan has put out numerous comedy specials and has also tried his hand at acting and writing, with several best-selling books to his name. Ali Wong Ali Wong, a San Francisco native, has made a significant impact with her unique comedic style. Wong gained widespread recognition with her Netflix special Baby Cobra, filmed while she was expecting a baby. This unique aspect, combined with her honest discussions about marriage, motherhood and career, made her an immediate hit. Her follow-up special, Hard Knock Wife, continued her success. 1．Which of the following is a stand-up special performed by Trevor Noah? A．Baby Cobra. B．Son of Patricia. C．Hard Knock Wife. D．Homecoming King. 2．Who once worked as a reporter with Jon Stewart? A．Hasan Minhaj. B．Jim Gaffigan. C．Trevor Noah. D．Ali Wong. 3．What can we learn about Ali Wong? A．She avoids discussing motherhood. B．She is famous for her best-selling books. C．Her first Netflix special was a failure. D．Her experience helped her gain fame. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了因在全球传播欢乐与幽默而闻名的四位喜剧演员及其喜剧风格与成就。 1．细节理解题。根据Trevor Noah部分“Noah’s stand-up specials, such as Son of Patricia and Afraid of the Dark, showcase his clever and often humorous take on global and local issues. (诺亚的单口喜剧特辑，如《帕特里夏之子》和《怕黑》，展现了他对全球及本土议题的独到见解，这些见解往往还带有幽默色彩。)”可知，《帕特里夏之子》是Trevor Noah的单口喜剧特别节目。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据Hasan Minhaj部分“Hasan Minhaj is known for his sharp political jokes and interesting stories. An American comedian of Indian origin, Minhaj became famous as a reporter on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (Hasan Minhaj以其犀利的政治笑话和有趣的故事而闻名。Minhaj是一位印度裔美国喜剧演员，他作为记者和Jon Stewart一起在《每日秀》工作而声名大噪。)”可知，Hasan Minhaj曾作为记者和Jon Stewart一起在《每日秀》工作。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据Ali Wong部分“Wong gained widespread recognition with her Netflix special Baby Cobra, filmed while she was expecting a baby. This unique aspect, combined with her honest discussions about marriage, motherhood and career, made her an immediate hit. (Wong凭借她在网飞的脱口秀特辑《眼镜蛇宝宝》获得了广泛认可，该特辑是在她怀孕期间拍摄的。这一独特之处，再加上她对婚姻、母亲身份和职业的坦诚探讨，使她迅速走红。)”可知，她怀孕时拍摄《眼镜蛇宝宝》这一独特经历以及她对婚姻、母亲身份和事业的诚实讨论帮助她获得了名声，即她的经历帮助她获得了名气。故选D。 Passage02 Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning Camp Welcome to join our Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning Camp. Your pursuit of a career in AI could start here! Let’s begin with an introduction to how our courses are built: ●Use Python code with tools like TensorFlow to explore network design. ●Develop a basic coding skill set, train and test models. ●Work with world-class data sets and work on topics like recognizing handwriting with MNIST. Camp arrangement This is a week-long AI summer camp for those aged 13 to 17, running from Monday to Sunday. It’s designed for students with intermediate (中等的) to advanced skill levels. Learning sessions will be held in a lab on a key university campus. Students will be placed within a small group and guided by an experienced instructor. Besides learning in a lab, daily schedules also allow for outdoor and relaxing activities. Residential and non-residential options are provided based on location. Price The cost of non-residential option is $800, with an additional fee of $240 for the residential option. If two students register together, they can both enjoy a 15% discount. Diploma & transcript (毕业证和成绩单) At the conclusion of the students’ course, they will receive an official tech diploma and course transcript outlining the skills learned over the course of the week. Additional information ●Students are expected to attend all scheduled sessions. Missing more than two days will fail to obtain the diploma. ●All projects must be submitted (提交) on time. Late submissions may affect the final evaluation. ●Students must follow all the camp rules and attend scheduled sessions on time. Regular feedback (反馈的意见) will be provided to parents. 1．What can you enjoy in the camp? A．Courses for beginners in AI. B．A one-to-one teaching model. C．Experienced instructors from universities. D．A balanced daily schedule with outdoor fun. 2．How much should you pay if you sign up for the residential option with your friend? A．$476. B．$680. C．$884. D．$1,040. 3．Which of the following will keep you from getting the diploma? A．Being careless with projects. B．Taking a three-day leave. C．Being late for daily courses. D．Failing to hand in feedback. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了人工智能与机器学习夏令营的课程设置、营地安排、价格、毕业证与成绩单相关规定以及其他注意事项，旨在吸引13至17岁具备中高级技能水平的学生报名参加。 1．细节理解题。根据“Camp arrangement”部分中“Besides learning in a lab, daily schedules also allow for outdoor and relaxing activities. (除了在实验室学习外，日常安排中还包含户外和休闲活动)”可知，该夏令营的日常安排兼顾学习与户外娱乐，十分均衡。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据“Price”部分中“The cost of non-residential option is $800, with an additional fee of $240 for the residential option. If two students register together, they can both enjoy a 15% discount. (非住宿选项的费用为800美元，住宿选项需额外支付240美元。若两名学生一同注册，两人均可享受15%的折扣)”可知，非住宿选项费用为800美元，住宿选项需额外支付240美元，因此单个学生的住宿选项总费用为800+240=1040美元；两人一起报名可享受15%的折扣，即需支付原价的85%。因此，两人报名住宿选项的总费用为1040×2×85%=1768美元，平均每人支付1768÷2=884美元。故选C项。 3．细节理解题。根据“Additional information”部分中“Missing more than two days will fail to obtain the diploma. (缺席超过两天将无法获得毕业证)”可知，请假三天（超过两天）会导致无法拿到毕业证。故选B项。 Passage03 Top Humanoid Robot Companies in China — MIC Weekly Humanoid robots, as a combination of artificial intelligence and mechanical technology, are gradually becoming an important field in modern technology. These robots can not only perform simple tasks but also possess the ability to interact with humans, playing significant roles in various areas such as services, healthcare, and education. Some of the notable Chinese humanoid robots are as follows:Xiaomi CyberOne: Launched on August 11, 2022, it’s Xiaomi’s first full-sized humanoid bionic robot. It has high emotional intelligence, can notice human emotions, and has sharp vision for 3D virtual reconstruction. It’s equipped with Xiaomi’s self-developed Mi-sense deep vision module and can perform identity recognition, gesture recognition, etc. Leju Kua Vo: The latest generation humanoid robot by Leju (Shenzhen) Robotics Technology Co., Ltd. Launched in December 2023, it first appeared at Huawei’s HDC 2024. It’s China’s first open-source HarmonyOS humanoid robot that can jump and walk across various terrains (地形), with 26 degrees of freedom. Ubtech Walker S1: Ubtech’s new generation industrial humanoid robot, developed based on full-stack humanoid robot technology. It incorporates key embodied intelligence technologies, enabling it to meet industrial application needs. It has been employed in automotive factories for practical training. Unitree G1: The mass production version is released by Unitree Technology. Standing about 127cm tall and weighing around 35kg, it has high flexibility and can perform complex dynamic actions, running at a speed greater than 2m/s. Agibot Yuanzheng A2-W: At the 2024 annual new product launch of Agibot, it was introduced. The robots showcased operations like playing mahjong, unpacking deliveries, and lifting 30kg weights. 1．Which is not a function of Xiaomi CyberOne? A．Shopping delivery. B．Gesture recognition. C．Identity recognition. D．Emotional awareness. 2．What is special about Ubtech Walker S1? A．It has high flexibility. B．It can interact with humans. C．It has high emotional intelligence. D．It is mainly applied in industrial field. 3．What can we learn about these robots? A．All the robots can be employed in healthcare. B．Both Unitree G1 and Leju Kua Vo can do some sports. C．Neither of these robots can play board games with people. D．Both Unitree G1 and Agibot Yuanzheng A2-W are good at weightlifting. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍中国几家知名的人形机器人公司及其产品的特点和功能。 1．细节理解题。根据Xiaomi CyberOne部分中的“It has high emotional intelligence, can notice human emotions, and has sharp vision for 3D virtual reconstruction. It’s equipped with Xiaomi’s self-developed Mi-sense deep vision module and can perform identity recognition, gesture recognition, etc.(它具有高情商，能感知人类情绪，拥有敏锐的3D虚拟重建视觉。它配备了小米自主研发的Mi-sense深度视觉模块，可进行身份识别、手势识别等)”可知，购物配送不是小米CyberOne的功能。故选A项。 2．细节理解题。根据Ubtech Walker S1部分中的“Ubtech’s new generation industrial humanoid robot, developed based on full-stack humanoid robot technology. It incorporates key embodied intelligence technologies, enabling it to meet industrial application needs. It has been employed in automotive factories for practical training.(优必选基于全栈人形机器人技术开发的新一代工业人形机器人。它融合了关键的具身智能技术，能够满足工业应用需求。它已被用于汽车工厂的实操培训)”可知，优必选Walker S1的特别之处在于主要应用于工业领域。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据Leju Kua Vo部分中的“Launched in December 2023, it first appeared at Huawei’s HDC 2024. It’s China’s first open-source HarmonyOS humanoid robot that can jump and walk across various terrains (地形), with 26 degrees of freedom. (它于2023年 12 月推出，首次亮相于华为2024年开发者大会。这是中国首款开源鸿蒙人形机器人，它能够跳跃并在各种地形上行走，拥有26个自由度)”及Unitree G1部分中的“Standing about 127cm tall and weighing around 35kg, it has high flexibility and can perform complex dynamic actions, running at a speed greater than 2m/s. (它高约127厘米，重35公斤左右，灵活性极强，能完成复杂的动态动作，奔跑速度超过 2 米/秒)”可知，宇树G1和乐聚Kua Vo都能进行一些运动的动作。故选B项。 Passage04 DeepSeek has shocked the AI world with claims that its latest AI model, R1, outperforms most existing leading models in the world, despite using less advanced computer chips. However, it’s just one of the Chinese companies working on AL. Here’s a quick look at other leading AI models in China: Ernie Bot Ernie Bot, developed by Baidu, China’s dominant search engine, is the first AI chatbot made publicly available in China. Currently, it has 340 million users. Similar to OpenAI’s ChatGPT, users of Ernie Bot can ask it questions and have it generate images based on text instructions. Doubao 1.5 Pro ByteDance’s Doubao 1.5 Pro is one of the most popular AI chatbots in China, with 60 million monthly active users. According to ByteDance, Doubao 1.5 Pro is better than OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4o at retaining knowledge, coding, reasoning, and Chinese language processing. The model also requires lower hardware costs compared to other large language models because Doubao uses a highly improved architecture that balances performance with reduced computing power. Kimi k1.5 Although Moonshot AI’s recently released Kimi k1.5 spends more time thinking before it responds, it is very good at analyzing very long texts and can solve extremely complex problems. Moonshot claims that Kimi k1.5 outperforms OpenAI’s ChatGPT-ol in mathematics, coding, and the ability to comprehend both text and visual inputs such as photos and videos. Qwen-2.5-1M Qwen-2.5-1M is Alibaba Cloud’s open-source series. It contains large language models that can easily handle extremely long texts, and engage in longer and deeper conversations. It has mostly been targeted at developers and business customers, such as automakers, banks and video game creators, as part of product development and shaping customer experiences. 1．Which is the earliest AI model available to the public in China? A．DeepSeek R1. B．Ernie Bot. C．Doubao 1.5 Pro. D．Kimi k1.5. 2．Compared with Doubao 1.5 Pro, ChatGPT-4o ______. A．consumes less energy B．can process Chinese texts better C．outperforms in reasoning D．requires more computing power 3．What can be inferred about Qwen-2.5-1M? A．It is created by Moonshot. B．It needs text and visual inputs. C．It might be faster than Kimi k1.5. D．It is targeted at the general public. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍的是中国领先的AI模型。 1．细节理解题。根据Ernie Bot部分“Ernie Bot, developed by Baidu, China’s dominant search engine, is the first AI chatbot made publicly available in China. Currently, it has 340 million users.(文心一言由百度（中国领先的搜索引擎公司）开发，是中国首个向公众开放的人工智能聊天机器人。)”可知，Ernie Bot是最早向公众开放的人工智能模型。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据Doubao 1.5 Pro部分“According to ByteDance, Doubao 1.5 Pro is better than OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4o at retaining knowledge, coding, reasoning, and Chinese language processing. The model also requires lower hardware costs compared to other large language models because Doubao uses a highly improved architecture that balances performance with reduced computing power.(据字节跳动称，豆包1.5 Pro在知识记忆、编程、推理和中文语言处理方面优于OpenAI的ChatGPT-4o。该模型所需的硬件成本也低于其他大型语言模型，因为豆包采用了一种高度优化的架构，在性能和降低计算功耗之间取得了平衡。)”可知，与豆包1.5 Pro相比，ChatGPT-4o需要更多的计算能力。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据Kimi k1.5部分的“Although Moonshot AI’s recently released Kimi k1.5 spends more time thinking before it responds, it is very good at analyzing very long texts and can solve extremely complex problems.(尽管Moonshot AI最近发布的Kimi k1.5在回应之前需要更多思考时间，但它在分析超长文本和解决极其复杂问题方面表现出色。)”和Qwen-2.5-1M部分“It contains large language models that can easily handle extremely long texts, and engage in longer and deeper conversations.(它包含能够轻松处理超长文本并进行更长、更深层次对话的大型语言模型。)”可知，Qwen-2.5-1M可能比Kimi k1.5更快。故选C。 Passage05 Yang Chen-Ning, one of the most influential physicists of the 20th century and the first Chinese scientist to win a Nobel Prize, died in Beijing at the age of 103. Yang was born in Hefei, Anhui Province, in 1922. His father, Yang Wu-Chih, was a mathematics professor at Tsinghua University. The young Yang grew up on the Tsinghua campus, immersed in books and ideas that would shape his future. In 1957, Yang and fellow theoretical physicist Lee Tsung-Dao were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their parity violation theory (宇称不守恒定律). The finding overturned one of physics’ long-held assumptions and reshaped our understanding of nature’s laws. The Nobel committee praised“their profound investigation… which has led to important discoveries regarding the elementary particles”. Beyond his technical achievements, Yang’s scientific journey was guided by a profound sense of the aesthetic (美学) of thought. In his essay collection, he reflected on the British physicist Paul Dirac, whose ideas, Yang wrote, were“ captivating.” He described Dirac’s writings as“ clear as autumn water, unstained by dust,” with not a trace of waste. FollowingDirac’s reasoning, he said, always felt marvellous (非凡的), leading to insights no one could have imagined beforehand. To Yang, the Dirac equation was nothing short of a revelation—an expression of both scientific precision and poetic beauty. After decades in the United States, Yang began visiting China more frequently in the 1990s.In 1999, he accepted a professorship at Tsinghua University, where he helped establish the Institute for Advanced Study and raised funds to support young scientists. Even in his eighties and nineties, Yang continued to teach undergraduates and take part in research. Colleagues remember his authority and deep curiosity. He believed education was not only about passing on knowledge, but about inspiring wonder—the same sense of wonder that had driven his own life’s work. 1．For what was Yang awarded the Nobel Prize? A．A remarkable discovery. B．A practical invention. C．A profound investigation. D．A long- held assumption. 2．What did Yang think of Paul Dirac’s equation? A．Clear yet time- consuming. B．Abstract yet inspiring. C．Exact and beautiful. D．Complex yet insightful. 3．What did Yang believe was an important part of education? A．Encouraging students to challenge authority. B．Motivating students to learn actively. C．Cultivating students’ problem- solving abilities. D．Training students to work independently. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．secrets Behind the Nobel Prize B．A Scientist’s Devotion to His Motherland C．Brilliant Discovery of Physics D．A Physicist of Beauty and Curiosity 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇人物介绍。文章主要介绍了物理学家杨振宁的一生与贡献。记述了他从少年时代到获得诺贝尔奖，再到晚年回到中国推动科研与教育的经历。文章呈现了杨振宁作为科学家的卓越成就和他对科学之美的独特理解。 1．推理判断题。根据第三段“The finding overturned one of physics’ long-held assumptions and reshaped our understanding of nature’s laws.(他们的这一发现推翻了物理学长期以来的一项假设，重新塑造了我们对自然法则的理解。)”可知，杨振宁被授予诺贝尔奖是因为一个了不起的发现。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据第四段“To Yang, the Dirac equation was nothing short of a revelation — an expression of both scientific precision and poetic beauty.(对杨来说，狄拉克方程无疑是一场启示——既是科学精确性的体现，也是诗意美的表达。)可知，杨振宁认为保罗·狄拉克的方程精确且美丽。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“He believed education was not only about passing on knowledge, but about inspiring wonder — the same sense of wonder that had driven his own life’s work. (他认为教育不仅仅是传授知识，更是激发好奇心——正是这种好奇心推动了他自己一生的工作。)”可知，杨振宁认为教育的重要组成部分是激励学生主动学习。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。文章主要讲了杨振宁作为科学家的一生，第二、三段讲他的出生和获得诺贝尔奖的经历，第四段讲杨振宁的科学经历受到了很深的美学思想的影响，最后两段着重讲的是杨振宁回国后的贡献和在教育方面的付出。所以选D“A Physicist of Beauty and Curiosity(一个美丽与好奇心并存的物理学家)”作为文章标题最为合适。故选D。 Passage06 Charles Robert Darwin (12 February 1809, Shropshire, England) demonstrated a scientific talent from childhood. His keen interest in chemistry was evident even in his school days, leading his peers to call him “Gas”. In 1825, his father sent him to study medicine at Edinburgh University, where he learned how to classify plants. Darwin became passionate about natural history and this became his focus while he studied at Cambridge. Darwin went on a voyage together with Robert Fitzroy, the captain of HMS Beagle, to South America to facilitate British trade in Patagonia. The journey was life-changing. Darwin spent much of the trip on land collecting samples of plants, animals and rocks, which helped him to develop an understanding of the processes that shape the Earth’s surface. Darwin’s analysis of the plants and animals that he gathered led him to express doubts on former explanations about how species formed and evolved over time. Darwin’s work convinced him that natural selection was key to understanding the development of the natural world. The theory of natural selection says that individuals of a species are more likely to survive when they inherit (经遗传获得) characteristics best suited for that specific environment. These features then become more widespread and can lead eventually to the development of a new species. Darwin married his cousin, Emma Wedgwood, in 1839. When Darwin’s eldest daughter, Annie, died from a sudden illness in 1851, he lost his belief in God. His tenth and final child, Charles Waring Darwin, was born in 1856. Significantly for Darwin, this baby was disabled, changing how Darwin thought about the human species. Darwin had previously thought that species remained adapted until the environment changed; he now believed that every new variation was imperfect and that a struggle to survive was what drove species to adapt. Though rejected at the beginning, Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection is nowadays well accepted by the scientific community as the best evidence-based explanation for the diversity and complexity of life on Earth. 1．What made Darwin reconsider the origin and development of species? A．Examining plants and animals collected. B．His desire for a voyage to different continents. C．Classifying samples in a journey to South America. D．His passion for natural history at Edinburgh University. 2．Which of the following changed Darwin’s view on the human species? A．That he had ten children in all. B．That he lost his eldest daughter. C．His youngest kid’s being disabled. D．His marriage with Emma Wedgwood. 3．What can we learn from the text? A．Darwin’s interest of study never changed. B．Darwin’s happy family gave him much support in his studies. C．Darwin’s theory of evolution was accepted at the very beginning. D．Darwin’s discoveries were based on his life and field studies. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．Charles Darwin’s changing interest. B．Charles Darwin’s life and work. C．Charles Darwin’s passion for medical science. D．Charles Darwin’s voyage and family stories 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了达尔文的生平经历，包括求学、航海考察、核心理论创立及家庭变故对其思想的影响。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Darwin’s analysis of the plants and animals that he gathered led him to express doubts on former explanations about how species formed and evolved over time.(达尔文对收集到的动植物进行了分析，这让他对以往关于物种如何形成和演变的解释产生了质疑。)”可知，对收集到的动植物进行研究，使达尔文重新思考物种的起源和发展。故选A项。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“His tenth and final child, Charles Waring Darwin, was born in 1856. Significantly for Darwin, this baby was disabled, changing how Darwin thought about the human species.(他的第十个也是最后一个孩子查尔斯・瓦林・达尔文于1856年出生。对达尔文来说意义重大的是，这个孩子身有残疾，这改变了他对人类物种的看法。)”可知，达尔文最小的孩子身患残疾，改变了他对人类物种的观点。故选C项。 3．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Darwin spent much of the trip on land collecting samples of plants, animals and rocks, which helped him to develop an understanding of the processes that shape the Earth’s surface.(达尔文在陆地上花了很多时间收集植物、动物和岩石的样本，这帮助他了解了地球表面形成的过程)”以及第四段中的“His tenth and final child, Charles Waring Darwin, was born in 1856. Significantly for Darwin, this baby was disabled, changing how Darwin thought about the human species.(他的第十个也是最后一个孩子查尔斯・韦林・达尔文于1856年出生。对达尔文来说意义重大的是，这个孩子身有残疾，这改变了他对人类物种的看法。)”等内容可知，达尔文的发现是基于他的生活经历和实地考察。故选D项。 4．主旨大意题。文章依次讲述了达尔文的童年天赋、求学经历、航海考察、自然选择理论的创立，以及家庭生活变故对其思想的影响，整体围绕达尔文的生平与研究工作展开。故选B项。 Passage07 (Zhang Keyu, Hubei)Everyone knows the people who have helped to change the face of the world in recent years. From Bill Gates to Steve Jobs to Jack Ma, few would not recognize their names. However, those who work tirelessly behind the scenes often go unnoticed, in spite of their great achievements. If you know anyone who deserves to have their contributions recognized, we would love to hear from you! Let us know how these people have helped to make a difference in your eyes. The person I respect most is the geophysicist Huang Danian, who helped China to make many technological advances. Huang was a remarkable scientist. He had studied and worked in Britain for 18 years, but when he felt that his country needed him, he gave up his well-paid job and returned to China. Over the next seven years, Huang worked to develop many devices needed for deep-Earth exploration. Unfortunately, such achievements didn’t come cheap. Due to the frantic(疯狂的)pace of his research, Huang was absent from his father’s funeral, and even his own cancer went undetected as he had no time to see a doctor. To sum up, Huang sacrificed everything for his research, and I think more people should honour him. (Chen Xueyin, Fujian)I want to tell everyone about two teachers on Changyu Island, Wang Kaiquan and Lin Zhujin. Few people know about this hometown of mine. The island is beautiful, but it’s quite isolated, and there aren’t many modern conveniences. In bad weather, even our water and power supplies are unstable. People who have never been to our island are often surprised by this and find it hard to adjust. Many who live on the island dream of leaving. These two primary school teachers, however, have stayed on for 23 long years! They are the only teachers here, and they plan to stay for as long as there are children who need to attend school. I want to thank them, and let the world know about these teachers who work tirelessly every day for the sake of the children. 1．What contribution did Huang make to China? A．Helped improve deep-Earth exploration technology B．Built stable water and power supplies on an island C．Trained primary school teachers for 23 years D．Founded a well-paid tech company overseas 2．Why did Huang skip his father’s funeral? A．He was occupied with deep-Earth device R&D． B．He was receiving cancer treatment. C．He couldn’t travel back from Britain. D．He had to teach local children. 3．What do the underlined words “didn’t come cheap” mean in paragraph 4? A．Required no hard work B．Cost much(effort or loss) C．Were not costly in money D．took little time to achieve 4．What is the text mainly about? A．Well-known global business leaders B．Achievements in China’s technology and education C．Challenges of living on a remote island D．Unrecognized people with great devotion 【答案】1．A 2．A 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了两位作者分别介绍自己敬佩的人——地球物理学家黄大年和长屿岛两位坚守23年的小学老师，彰显他们的奉献精神并呼吁认可其贡献。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Huang was a remarkable scientist. He had studied and worked in Britain for 18 years, but when he felt that his country needed him, he gave up his well-paid job and returned to China. Over the next seven years, Huang worked to develop many devices needed for deep-Earth exploration.(黄大年是一位杰出的科学家。他在英国学习和工作了18年，但当他意识到祖国需要他时，便放弃了高薪工作，毅然回国。在之后的七年里，黄大年致力于研发深部地球探测所需的多种设备。)”可知，黄大年致力于研发深部地球探测所需的多种设备，助力中国提升了深部地球探测技术。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Over the next seven years, Huang worked to develop many devices needed for deep-Earth exploration.(在之后的七年里，黄大年致力于研发深部地球探测所需的多种设备。)”以及第四段“Due to the frantic(疯狂的)pace of his research, Huang was absent from his father’s funeral, and even his own cancer went undetected as he had no time to see a doctor.(由于科研工作节奏紧张，黄大年未能参加父亲的葬礼，甚至因无暇就医而未能及时发现自己身患癌症。)”可知，黄大年因忙于深部地球探测设备的研发工作，未能参加父亲的葬礼。故选A。 3．词义猜测题。根据划线短语所在语境“Unfortunately, such achievements didn’t come cheap. Due to the frantic(疯狂的)pace of his research, Huang was absent from his father’s funeral, and even his own cancer went undetected as he had no time to see a doctor.(遗憾的是，这样的成就……。由于科研工作节奏紧张，黄大年未能参加父亲的葬礼，甚至因无暇就医而未能及时发现自己身患癌症。)”可知，黄大年的成就伴随着巨大的付出——错过父亲葬礼、延误癌症诊治，这些都体现了成就的取得耗费了大量精力和牺牲。“didn’t come cheap”字面意为“并非廉价得来”，结合语境指“需要付出巨大努力或代价”。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“If you know anyone who deserves to have their contributions recognized, we would love to hear from you! Let us know how these people have helped to make a difference in your eyes.(如果你认识任何值得被认可其贡献的人，欢迎与我们分享！请告诉我们，在你眼中这些人是如何带来积极影响的。)”以及下文分别介绍地球物理学家黄大年（为科研牺牲个人利益）和长屿岛两位坚守23年的小学老师（扎根偏远地区教书育人）的事迹可知，文章核心是讲述那些默默奉献却未被广泛关注的人及其奉献精神。故选D。 Passage08 Imagine growing up with a father suffering from schizophrenia, a mother limited to a wheelchair, and a serious heart condition that demands urgent medical treatment — all these health disasters struck a household struggling with being poor. For Pang Zhongwang, this was the bitter reality he faced from childhood. Yet rather than allowing such setbacks to defeat him, he transformed it into a powerful driving force to pursue his academic future. Born in 1999 in Wuqiao County, Hebei Province, Pang quickly learned the importance of balancing familial responsibilities with his academic enthusiasm. During his junior middle school years, he took on nighttime part-time jobs — stocking shelves in local stores and assisting at small shops — which helped relieve his family’s huge financial pressure. When he entered high school, he moved into the school dormitory, returning home only once a month. Even so, he never failed to write weekly letters to his mother, in which he assured her, “I’m studying hard. Things will get better soon.” Waking at 5 a.m. to memorize academic content, extending his study sessions into night and diving in books under dim streetlights were his routine. His classmates, impressed by his well organized notebooks filled with amazing notes, even praised them “Genius Guides”. Then came 2017 when his years of relentless grit finally paid off. He achieved a score of 684 on the Gaokao, China’s highly competitive national college entrance examination, and also earned an additional 60 bonus points through Tsinghua University’s special program for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. This outstanding performance earned him the title of Cangzhou’s top science student as well as securing him a spot in the Precision (精密) Instruments Department at Tsinghua University. While pursuing there, Pang declined any donation, but instead, self-funded his tuition and living expenses by tutoring younger students and doing part-time jobs. Today, Pang is a PhD student at Tsinghua University, still maintaining his strong work ethic by devoting long hours to research in precision instrument labs after completing his daily classes. 1．What was one of the difficulties in Pang Zhongwang’s childhood? A．His mother needed constant care. B．The family had to move frequently. C．His heart condition stopped his schooling. D．His father was occupied with his work. 2．How did Pang support his family during middle school? A．By seeking financial help from relatives. B．By working after school to earn money. C．By guiding his mother to work at local shops. D．By helping the local library to stock shelves. 3．What does the underlined phrase “relentless grit” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A．Persistent effort. B．Huge anxiety. C．Longtime adventure. D．Tight economy. 4．What lesson can be drawn from Pang Zhongwang’s story? A．A good beginning is half done. B．Always prepare for a rainy day. C．All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. D．What doesn’t beat you makes you tougher. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．A 4．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文，讲述了庞众望在童年面临父亲患精神分裂症、母亲坐轮椅、自身有严重心脏病且家庭贫困的多重困境下，不向命运低头，兼顾家庭责任与学业，通过不懈努力考上清华大学，如今攻读博士学位的励志故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Imagine growing up with a father suffering from schizophrenia, a mother limited to a wheelchair, and a serious heart condition that demands urgent medical treatment — all these health disasters struck a household struggling with being poor. For Pang Zhongwang, this was the bitter reality he faced from childhood (想象一下，成长过程中父亲患有精神分裂症，母亲只能坐轮椅，自己还有需要紧急治疗的严重心脏病——所有这些健康灾难都降临在一个贫困的家庭。对庞众望来说，这就是他从小面临的残酷现实)”可知，庞众望童年的困难之一是母亲行动不便，需要长期照顾。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“During his junior middle school years, he took on nighttime part-time jobs — stocking shelves in local stores and assisting at small shops — which helped relieve his family’s huge financial pressure (初中时，他做起了夜间兼职——在当地商店整理货架、在小店铺帮忙——这帮助缓解了家里巨大的经济压力)”可知，庞众望在初中时通过放学后打工挣钱来补贴家用。故选B。 3．词义猜测题。根据第三段“Waking at 5 a.m. to memorize academic content, extending his study sessions into night and diving in books under dim streetlights were his routine. His classmates, impressed by his well organized notebooks filled with amazing notes, even praised them “Genius Guides” (他每天早上5点起床背诵知识点，学习到深夜，在昏暗的路灯下埋头读书是他的日常。他的笔记本整理得井井有条，笔记做得非常出色，同学们对此印象深刻，甚至称赞其为“学霸笔记”)”及第四段“Then came 2017 when his years of relentless grit finally paid off. He achieved a score of 684 on the Gaokao (2017年，他多年的relentless grit终于有了回报。他在高考中取得了684分的成绩)”可知，“relentless grit”指的是他多年来持续不断的努力。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据第一段“Yet rather than allowing such setbacks to defeat him, he transformed it into a powerful driving force to pursue his academic future (但他没有让这些挫折击垮自己，反而将其转化为追求学术未来的强大动力)”及全文讲述他克服家庭贫困、家人患病、自身健康问题等多重困难，最终考上清华并攻读博士的经历可知，从他的故事中能学到“没能击垮你的东西会让你更强大”。故选D。 Passage09 Zheng He was one of China’s most famous explorers (探险家). Towards the end of the fourteenth century, his fleet (舰队) sailed to countries far away. Zheng He had over 300 ships, some of which were over 150 meters long, and could carry up to 1, 000 people. Besides, the ships carried gold, silver, silk, china and other treasures to give as gifts to the rulers of other countries. Some ships even had earth on board so that the sailors could grow their crops for food. On Zheng He’s first voyage, he set sail across the Indian Ocean. His fleet travelled many days far away from land. One day, they were hit by a storm. All the sailors thought the fleet was going to sink (下沉). Then a strange light appeared and after that, the storm passed. The strange light was probably electricity from the thunderstorm (雷雨), but the sailors in Zheng He’s fleet believed it was a sign of protection from the gods. With the belief, they were happy to follow Zheng He wherever he led them. Zheng He completed seven famous voyages between 1405 and 1433. He visited many countries in Asia and Africa. He brought back many gifts from the countries he visited, such as medicines, pearls (珍珠) and strange animals. The most famous of them were a giraffe and a zebra. In 28 years of travelling, Zheng He had managed to share the glory of China with many different countries. When he died in 1435, the stories of his travels made him one of China’s most famous sailors. 1．Some ships carried earth on board so that the sailors could________. A．use it as a gift B．use it for exchange C．plant trees for shade D．grow their own crops for food 2．The sailors were happy to follow Zheng He because of________. A．his leadership B．his fame C．the belief in gods’ protecting them D．a heavy storm 3．The most famous gifts Zheng He brought back were________. A．a monkey and a tiger B．a giraffe and a zebra C．gold and silver D．medicines and pearls 4．The best title of the passage can be___________. A．The Glory of China B．Zheng He’s Life C．Zheng He and His Voyages D．China’s Most Famous Explorers 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文，文章主要讲述了中国古代探险家郑和和他的航行经历。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Some ships even had earth on board so that the sailors could grow their crops for food.(有些船甚至在船上装了泥土，这样水手们就可以种庄稼吃了)”可知，有些船会携带泥土，这样船员可以种庄稼作为食物，故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“The strange light was probably electricity from the thunderstorm (雷雨), but the sailors in Zheng He’s fleet believed it was a sign of protection from the gods. With the belief, they were happy to follow Zheng He wherever he led them.(这种奇怪的光很可能是雷雨产生的电力，但郑和船队的水手们认为这是神明保护的标志。有了这个信念，他们很乐意跟随郑和，无论他带领他们到哪里)”可知，船员们很开心跟着郑和，是因为他们认为有神明护佑他们，故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中“The most famous of them were a giraffe and a zebra.(其中最有名的是长颈鹿和斑马)”可知，郑和带回的礼物中最著名的是长颈鹿和斑马，故选B。 4．主旨大意题。根据全文内容，结合最后一段“In 28 years of travelling, Zheng He had managed to share the glory of China with many different countries. When he died in 1435， the stories of his travels made him one of China’s most famous sailors.(在28年的旅行中，郑和成功地与许多不同的国家分享了中国的荣耀。当他于1435年去世时，他的旅行故事使他成为中国最著名的水手之一)”可知，文章主要讲述了中国古代探险家郑和和他的航行经历，故选C。 Passage10 Having finished the conference in Chandler, I had a few free hours to spare, and I wanted to grab some local food nearby. I pulled out my phone, opened an app and ordered a ride. This might sound like a dull story, but there was one exceptional thing: The car had no driver Since October 2020, Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., has begun operating a driverless commercial taxi service. Having written about the possibilities of a self-driving future, I was eager to try it out. When I actually did, however, there was an undeniable horror-movie feeling to sitting in the back of a car and watching the steering wheel turn itself. But the car’s driving style quickly overcame my reservations, for no Uber driver ever piloted a vehicle so conservatively. It was all so relaxing that eventually I got caught up in texting with a colleague. The annoying moment occurred when a truck driver in front of us found himself in the wrong lane. He sat there for a good long time before honking (按喇叭) continuously to signal us to back up so that he could drive backwards and slide into the lane to our left. Since the car was unable to pick up on social cues, the result was a standoff (僵局). Then the car announced that it was calling a human specialist to resolve the situation. Right around the time that the truck driver apparently decided he had enough room to go backwards without our help. After a pause to confirm that the road was now clear, the car rolled silently on. The experience reminds me that some wrinkles still need to be worked out before the future becomes the present. Waymo operates in Chandler because its wide roads, few pedestrians and sunny weather reduce complications. However, humans are a major problem for self-driving cars. While these cars don’t get tired or distracted, they struggle to predict how people will act in unexpected situations — something even a 10-year-old child can do better. For example, a child would have understood that the truck driver wanted us to back up. 1．What is the author’s purpose in writing Paragraph 2? A．To introduce Waymo to us. B．To promote driverless taxis. C．To praise Waymo’s driverless taxi service. D．To explain why he chose a driverless taxi. 2．How did the author initially feel about riding in a driverless car? A．Relaxed and secure. B．Excited but uneasy. C．Doubtful and impatient. D．Eager but disappointed. 3．What made the author feel annoyed during the ride? A．A truck driver’s rude behavior. B．A truck driver’s sudden cutting in on him. C．The driverless car’s inability to go backwards. D．The driverless car’s sliding into the wrong lane. 4．What does the author suggest about driverless cars? A．They are indeed worth a try. B．They will not be superior to humans. C．They struggle with unpredictable human behavior. D．They perform better in uncertain weather conditions. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在钱德勒体验无人驾驶出租车服务的经历，包括其平稳的驾驶风格、遇到的问题以及作者对无人驾驶汽车未来发展的思考。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段“Since October 2020, Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., has begun operating a driverless commercial taxi service. Having written about the possibilities of a self-driving future, I was eager to try it out.(自2020年10月以来，Alphabet公司的子公司Waymo已经开始运营无人驾驶商业出租车服务。我写过关于自动驾驶未来的可能性，所以很想尝试一下)”可知，作者选择乘坐无人驾驶出租车是因为自己写过关于自动驾驶未来的可能性，因此想亲自尝试一下，即，解释了选择无人驾驶出租车的原因。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段中“When I actually did, however, there was an undeniable horror-movie feeling to sitting in the back of a car and watching the steering wheel turn itself. But the car’s driving style quickly overcame my reservations, for no Uber driver ever piloted a vehicle so conservatively.(然而，当我真正坐进去的时候，坐在车后座看着方向盘自己转动，有一种不可否认的恐怖电影的感觉。但汽车的驾驶风格很快打消了我的顾虑，因为从来没有哪个优步司机开得这么保守)”可知，作者最初对乘坐无人驾驶汽车感到既兴奋又不安。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中“The annoying moment occurred when a truck driver in front of us found himself in the wrong lane. He sat there for a good long time before honking continuously to signal us to back up so that he could drive backwards and slide into the lane to our left. Since the car was unable to pick up on social cues, the result was a standoff.(令人恼火的时刻出现了，我们前面的一辆卡车司机发现自己走错了车道。他在那里坐了很长时间，然后不停地按喇叭，示意我们倒车，这样他就可以倒车，然后滑到我们左边的车道上。由于汽车无法捕捉到社交信号，结果陷入了僵局)”可知，作者感到恼火是因为无人驾驶汽车无法倒车，导致与卡车司机陷入僵局。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“While these cars don’t get tired or distracted, they struggle to predict how people will act in unexpected situations — something even a 10-year-old child can do better. For example, a child would have understood that the truck driver wanted us to back up.(虽然这些车不会疲劳或分心，但它们很难预测人们在意外情况下会如何行动——这是连10岁的孩子都能做得更好的事情。例如，一个孩子会明白卡车司机想让我们倒车)”可知，作者认为无人驾驶汽车在处理不可预测的人类行为方面存在困难。故选C。 Passage11 Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been in the news a lot lately. And according to a recent report from the McKinsey Global Institute, roughly half of today’s work activities could be automated (自动的) by 2055. Could “teaching” be on that list? Computers are capable of levels of calculations we could only dream of achieving with our minds alone. But when a human teacher can connect to a student by having “been there”, through heartfelt listening, they can inspire their students to learn, create, and excel. Even AI with advanced technology can’t do this. So, chances are good that your job is safe for the near future. But it is going to change, and AI is going to be a part of education. Hopefully, robots will be joining us quite soon... as teaching assistants. Recently, a Georgia Tech professor built an AI teaching assistant for his classroom, which allowed him to more effectively manage over 400 students all over the world. His AI tends to answer more routine questions, freeing him to do other important tasks. A variety of robots are also being used in South Korea and Japan as a resource to supplement (补充) language learning. Students can go through any variety of conversational practices, and the AI can monitor mistakes in usage and pronunciation. In fact, research shows that these programs can help resolve (解决) issues like shyness, confidence, and frustration that can arise when practicing repetitively with a teacher: A robot will not get tired, no matter how many mistakes a child makes. Surprisingly, the West is much more hesitant (犹豫不决) about embracing the integration (融合，整合) of robots and AI in our classrooms, but the tides are quickly turning. Should you start packing up your desk? Absolutely not. The bottom line is that these technologies work best when paired with an active human teacher. But it certainly could make your job easier and more efficient. In the future, Robots will be teachers’ good friends. 1．The author’s attitude towards human teachers’ future can be described as A．worried B．optimistic C．doubtful D．confused 2．What does the author want to show by giving the example of Georgia Tech professor? A．AI will control future teaching. B．AI will make no big difference. C．AI will do more difficult jobs. D．AI will greatly help teachers. 3．In what way does a robot do better than a human teacher? A．Being patient. B．Being creative. C．The ability to inspire. D．The ability to communicate. 4．What is the author’s final conclusion about future teaching? A．Robots will play a leading role. B．Teachers will be replaced by robots. C．Robots will be teachers’ good friends. D．Teachers will teach without leaving home. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了人工智能（AI）在教育中可能发挥的作用，同时强调人类教师未来仍不可或缺。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段“But when a human teacher can connect to a student by having “been there”, through heartfelt listening, they can inspire their students to learn, create, and excel. Even AI with advanced technology can’t do this.(但是，当一个真人老师能够通过“亲临现场”，通过真诚的倾听，与学生建立联系时，他们就能激励学生学习、创造和超越。即使是拥有先进技术的人工智能也做不到这一点)”以及第三段“So, chances are good that your job is safe for the near future.(所以，在不久的将来，你的工作很有可能是安全的)”以及最后一段中“The bottom line is that these technologies work best when paired with an active human teacher. But it certainly could make your job easier and more efficient. In the future, Robots will be teachers’ good friends.(最重要的是，这些技术与活跃的人类教师配合使用时效果最佳。但它肯定能让你的工作更轻松、更高效。在未来，机器人将成为老师的好朋友)”可知，作者对人类教师未来是乐观态度。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据第四段“Recently, a Georgia Tech professor built an AI teaching assistant for his classroom, which allowed him to more effectively manage over 400 students all over the world. His AI tends to answer more routine questions, freeing him to do other important tasks.(最近，乔治亚理工学院的一位教授为他的课堂制作了一个人工智能助教，这使他能够更有效地管理全球400多名学生。他的人工智能倾向于回答更多的常规问题，让他有时间去做其他重要的任务)”可知，作者想通过举乔治亚理工学院教授的例子来说明人工智能将极大地帮助教师。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“In fact, research shows that these programs can help resolve (解决) issues like shyness, confidence, and frustration that can arise when practicing repetitively with a teacher: A robot will not get tired, no matter how many mistakes a child makes.(事实上，研究表明，这些程序可以帮助解决害羞、自信和沮丧等问题，这些问题在和老师重复练习时可能会出现：不管孩子犯了多少错误，机器人都不会累)”可知，机器人比人类老师更加有耐心。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“The bottom line is that these technologies work best when paired with an active human teacher. But it certainly could make your job easier and more efficient.(最重要的是，当这些技术与活跃的人类老师配合使用时，效果最好。但它肯定会让你的工作更容易、更有效率)”可知，作者对未来教学的最终结论是机器人将是老师的好朋友。故选C。 Passage12 During the days when her six-year-old son, Luca, was receiving treatment for leukemia — a type of cancer — Meagan Brazil-Sheehan and her son encountered Robin in the hallway of UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center. “Luca, how are you?” Robin greeted in a childlike voice. “It’s been a while.” Although they had met only once before, Luca’s face lit up when Robin remembered him — a moment his mother described as “so special”. Robin is an AI-powered robot designed to offer emotional support in children’s hospitals and nursing homes. Standing four feet tall with a screen displaying cartoon-like features, it is programmed to behave like a young girl. Developed by Expper Technologies, Robin now operates in 30 healthcare facilities across the United States, helping address staffing shortages. Karen Khachikyan, the company’s CEO, explained that overworked medical staff often lack time to provide meaningful engagement, a gap Robin helps fill. While Robin is around 30% autonomous, a remote team of operators controls the rest of its functions under clinical supervision (监督). Each interaction — conducted in accordance with privacy laws — helps gather data that brings the robot closer to full autonomy. Khachikyan described Robin as an emotionally intelligent companion similar to WALL-E. At HealthBridge Children’s Hospital in California, Robin plays a teenager’s favorite song, wears funny glasses to make a child laugh, or plays simple games. According to staff, patients respond joyfully when Robin recalls their names and preferences. The robot mirrors emotions — laughing when a patient laughs or showing understanding during the patients’ difficult moments. In nursing homes, Robin assists dementia patients with memory games and breathing exercises, offering companionship similar to that of a grandchild with a grandparent. Robin’s development began when Khachikyan, who experienced loneliness growing up, dreamed of a robot companion. After the robot was tested in different fields, an investor suggested hospitals for young patients — an “aha moment” that led to a successful first project at a children’s hospital in Armenia and later at UCLA． Looking ahead, Expper Technologies aims to expand Robin’s capabilities, such as measuring patients’ vitals and assisting the elderly with daily tasks like changing clothes. However, Khachikyan emphasized that Robin is meant to support healthcare workers rather than replace them. 1．What can be concluded about Luca? A．He dislikes Robin’s voice. B．He feels happy to hear Robin’s greeting. C．He forgets Robin completely. D．He fears Robin’s appearance. 2．What does Robin do at HealthBridge Children’s Hospital? A．It organizes medical training. B．It handles the hospital’s financial affairs. C．It treats children with leukemia. D．It provides emotional interactions. 3．What can we learn about Robin from the text? A．It targeted doctors in hospitals. B．It failed before being tested in Armenia. C．It came after a patient’s suggestion. D．It was inspired by Khachikyan’s childhood. 3．What is the best title for the text? A．AI Robot Robin Aids Healthcare B．Staff Shortages in Hospitals C．Luca Fights Against Leukemia D．Robin’s Design by Expper Technologies 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍Expper Technologies研发的AI机器人Robin，其在医院和养老院提供情感支持、辅助医疗等服务，旨在填补医护人员缺口，而非取代他们。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中的““Luca, how are you?” Robin greeted in a childlike voice. “It’s been a while.” Although they had met only once before, Luca’s face lit up when Robin remembered him — a moment his mother described as “so special”. (“卢卡，你好吗？”Robin用孩子气的声音打招呼。“有一阵子没见了。”尽管他们以前只见过一次，但当Robin记得他时，卢卡的脸亮了起来——他的母亲称这一刻“非常特别”。)”可知，卢卡听到Robin的问候后面露喜色，说明他对此感到开心。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“At HealthBridge Children’s Hospital in California, Robin plays a teenager’s favorite song, wears funny glasses to make a child laugh, or plays simple games. According to staff, patients respond joyfully when Robin recalls their names and preferences. (在加利福尼亚州的健康桥儿童医院，Robin会播放青少年喜欢的歌曲，戴上滑稽的眼镜让孩子笑，或者玩简单的游戏。工作人员表示，当Robin回忆起病人的名字和喜好时，病人会开心地回应。)”可知，Robin在该医院通过播放歌曲、玩游戏、模仿情绪等方式与患者进行情感互动。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据第五段中的“Robin’s development began when Khachikyan, who experienced loneliness growing up, dreamed of a robot companion.(Robin的研发始于哈奇基扬，他在成长过程中经历了孤独，梦想有一个机器人伙伴。)”可知，Robin的研发灵感来源于哈奇基扬的童年经历。故选D项。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第二段中的“Robin is an AI-powered robot designed to offer emotional support in children’s hospitals and nursing homes. Standing four feet tall with a screen displaying cartoon-like features, it is programmed to behave like a young girl. Developed by Expper Technologies, Robin now operates in 30 healthcare facilities across the United States, helping address staffing shortages. (Robin是一款人工智能驱动的机器人，旨在为儿童医院和养老院提供情感支持。它身高四英尺，配备一块显示卡通风格五官的屏幕，程序设定其行为举止如同一位小女孩。该机器人由埃克斯珀科技公司研发，目前已在美国 30 家医疗保健机构投入使用，助力缓解人员短缺问题。)”可知，文章围绕AI机器人Robin在医疗健康领域的辅助作用展开，包括提供情感支持、填补人员缺口等，因此“AI机器人Robin助力医疗健康”最能概括全文主旨，适合作为最佳标题。故选A项。 Passage13 Last September, I drove to a protected wetland near my home in Oakland, Calif., walked to the end of it and started looking at birds. Since then, my birder craziness about bird-watching has progressed at an alarming speed. I’ve seen 452 species, including 307 this year alone. While birding, I seem unaffected by heat, cold, hunger and thirst. My senses concentrate wholly on the present, and the usual hubbub (躁动) in my head becomes quiet. When I spot a species for the first time — a lifer — I course with adrenaline (肾上腺素) while being entirely calm. I also feel a much deeper connection to the natural world. The passing of the seasons feels more distinct, marked by the arrival and disappearance of particular species instead of much slower changes in day length, temperature and greenery. I find myself noticing small shifts in the weather and small differences in habitat. I think about the tides (潮汐). So much more of the natural world feels close and accessible now. When I started birding, I remember thinking that I’d never see most of the species in my field guide. I had thought of the idea of nature as distant and remote — the province of nature documentaries and far-off vacations. But in the past six months, I’ve seen golden eagles and marveled at diving Pacific birds, all within an hour of my house. It’s easy to think of birding as an escape from reality. Instead, I see it as total engagement in the true reality. I don’t need to know who the main characters are on social media and what everyone is saying about them, when I can instead spend an hour trying to find a rare bird. It’s very clear to me which of those two activities is more laughable. It’s not the one with the bird. 1．What is the author? A．A professional bird photographer. B．A nature lover for bird-watching. C．A scientist studying birds in the wetland. D．A travel blogger focusing on bird-watching 2．What happens to the author during bird-watching? A．He is easily affected and gets excited. B．He becomes quite peaceful and focused. C．He desires to watch birds in distant areas. D．He pays little attention to season changes. 3．What does the underlined word “marveled” probably mean in paragraph 3? A．Satisfied. B．Uninterested. C．Concerned. D．Amazed. 4．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To introduce the best bird-watching spots near Oakland. B．To explain how to identify different bird species effectively. C．To share the experiences and changes brought by bird-watching. D．To argue that bird-watching is better than social media activities. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D 4．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者自去年9月开始观鸟后热情高涨，观鸟时专注平静，感受到与自然的紧密联结，改变了对“自然遥远”的认知，认为观鸟是对真实现实的投入，而非逃避。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Last September, I drove to a protected wetland near my home in Oakland, Calif., walked to the end of it and started looking at birds. Since then, my birder craziness about bird-watching has progressed at an alarming speed. I’ve seen 452 species, including 307 this year alone.(去年九月，我驱车前往加利福尼亚州奥克兰市附近的一处受保护的湿地，走到湿地尽头后便开始观察鸟类。从那以后，我对观鸟的痴迷程度以惊人的速度不断加深。截至目前，我已经观察到了452种鸟类，仅今年一年就观察到了307种)”可知，作者是一位热衷于观鸟的自然爱好者。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“My senses concentrate wholly on the present, and the usual hubbub (躁动) in my head becomes quiet. When I spot a species for the first time — a lifer — I course with adrenaline (肾上腺素) while being entirely calm.(我的感官完全专注于当下，脑海中以往的杂乱思绪也随之平息下来。当我首次见到某种物种——也就是那种让我铭记一生的物种时，我会因兴奋而心跳加速，但同时又能保持镇定)”可知，在观鸟的过程中，作者会变得非常平静且专注。故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“I had thought of the idea of nature as distant and remote — the province of nature documentaries and far-off vacations.(我曾将大自然视为遥远而神秘的存在——那是自然纪录片的领域，也是遥远的度假之地的专属)”、“I’ve seen golden eagles(我看到了金雕)”以及上文but表示转折，可知，前文提到作者曾认为自然遥远，而如今在离家不远的地方见到金雕和俯冲的太平洋鸟类，结合语境“marveled at”应表示“惊叹、惊奇”。故划线词意思是“惊奇的”。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据第一段“Last September, I drove to a protected wetland near my home in Oakland, Calif., walked to the end of it and started looking at birds. Since then, my birder craziness about bird-watching has progressed at an alarming speed. I’ve seen 452 species, including 307 this year alone.(去年九月，我驱车前往加利福尼亚州奥克兰市附近的一处受保护的湿地，走到湿地尽头后便开始观察鸟类。从那以后，我对观鸟的痴迷程度以惊人的速度不断加深。截至目前，我已经观察到了452种鸟类，仅今年一年就观察到了307种)”结合文章围绕作者的观鸟经历展开，讲述了观鸟带来的变化 —— 专注平静的状态、与自然的深层联结、对“自然”认知的转变，以及对现实生活的全新态度。可知，这篇文章的主要目的是分享观鸟过程中所经历的以及所发生的变化。故选C。 Passage14 Recall the last time you were online. Did it build trust or leave you puzzled? The former requires appropriate digital body language. Yes, people still need to communicate non-verbally even in the virtual world. But body language — as the name suggests — is physical and therefore not easily transferable (可转移的) to the digital world. Nevertheless, it’s not as if you’re not revealing anything about yourself here — quite the opposite. In Digital Body Language: How to Build Trust and Connection, No matter the Distance, Erica Dhawan, explains what matters and how you can manage and improve it. One powerful strategy is “signaling presence”, a concept often overlooked in fast-paced digital interactions. Clearly, typing “I’m nodding along — this point is spot-on!”, rather than a two-letter “OK”, better bridges the gap between physical absence and active engagement. It tells you’re not just passively listening, but devoted — a small yet impactful way to create the warmth of in-person nods. She also stresses “tone translation” in written digital communication, where the lack of vocal signals can turn well-meaning messages into unintended ones. A casual “Can we talk later?” might read as unpleasant, but adding context like “Can we circle back to this after the 3 pm client call? I want to give your idea the focus it deserves!” softens the request and clarifies the speaker’s intention. Other key practical insights center around “digital response consistency”, “digital overcompensation (过度补偿)”, and “contextual awareness” to name but a few. As technology develops, the way we communicate non-verbally online will too. But the key principle remains the same: every digital choice — from a timely reply to a clear email subject line — is a chance to show you value their time, respect their view, and care about the connection. In a world where people often feel disconnected by screens, mastering these small, intentional acts is how we keep relationships human — no matter how far apart we are. 1．Why is physical body language hard to apply in the digital world? A．People are easily puzzled during online communication. B．Movements of real body language are invisible online. C．Digital world requires more complex non-verbal signals. D．Virtual interactions need people’s trust from each other. 2．Which of the following shows effective “signaling presence”? A．Replying “Got it” to a colleague’s work message. B．Sending “Yes” after a team’s virtual discussion. C．Typing “I agree with your analysis — really helpful” in a chat. D．Saying “Let’s talk tomorrow” during a group digital meeting. 3．Why is “tone translation” important? A．It helps avoid casual language in professional settings. B．It teaches people how to make direct and clear requests. C．It encourages people to express their true feelings. D．It lowers the possibility of misinterpreting messages. 4．What can we infer from the last paragraph? A．Digital acts help maintain connections despite screen separation. B．Digital non-verbal communication promotes tech development. C．Timely reply tops other things when it comes to showing respect. D．People will never feel cut off after learning digital body language. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了数字肢体语言在建立信任和联系中的重要性及具体应用策略。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“But body language — as the name suggests — is physical and therefore not easily transferable (可转移的) to the digital world.(但正如其名称所示，肢体语言是身体上的，因此不容易转移到数字世界)”可知，肢体语言是身体上的，在数字世界中不可转移，即真实的肢体语言动作在网上是看不见的。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“One powerful strategy is “signaling presence”, a concept often overlooked in fast-paced digital interactions. Clearly, typing “I’m nodding along — this point is spot-on!”, rather than a two-letter “OK”, better bridges the gap between physical absence and active engagement.(一个有力的策略是“示意在场”，这个概念在快节奏的数字互动中经常被忽视。显然，输入“我点头——这个观点很准确！”，而不是两个字母的“OK”，能更好地弥合身体缺席和积极参与之间的差距)”可知，在聊天中输入“我同意你的分析——真的很有帮助”表明了“示意在场”。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中“She also stresses “tone translation” in written digital communication, where the lack of vocal signals can turn well-meaning messages into unintended ones.(她还强调了书面数字通信中的“语气转换”，在书面数字通信中，缺乏语音信号可能会将善意的信息变成无意的信息)”可知，“语气转换”很重要是因为它降低了误解信息的可能性。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“As technology develops, the way we communicate non-verbally online will too. But the key principle remains the same: every digital choice — from a timely reply to a clear email subject line — is a chance to show you value their time, respect their view, and care about the connection. In a world where people often feel disconnected by screens, mastering these small, intentional acts is how we keep relationships human — no matter how far apart we are.(随着技术的发展，我们在线非语言交流的方式也会如此。但关键原则保持不变：每一个数字选择——从及时回复到清晰的电子邮件主题行——都是一个展示你重视他们的时间、尊重他们的观点、关心这种联系的机会。在这个人们经常感到被屏幕隔绝的世界里，掌握这些小的、有意的行为是我们保持人际关系人性化的方式——无论我们相隔多远)”可推知，尽管隔着屏幕，数字行为有助于保持联系。故选A。 Passage15 Gestures are older than spoken language and they support our words. Imagine life without being able to point. We do it all the time — in a pastry shop, to signal that you want the croissant without the burnt edges, or to indicate to your host at a dinner party how much wine you want. Think about the forefinger raised over your thumb. A larger gap indicates more wine. Some gestures have a rich history and have lasted a long time. But in a sign of the times, for younger people, and specifically Generation Z, some of our most well-known hand gestures have changed. Common hand signals, such as writing in the air to get the bill in a restaurant, or the tap on the arm to ask the time, are at risk of dying out. Contactless payment systems and electronic billing systems have made checkbooks unnecessary, and many young people increasingly use their cell phones, rather than a watch, to tell the time. Consider the UK. As of 2024, research shows that 99% of young people between the ages of 16 and 24 own a smartphone. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the hand signal for the “old-fashioned” landline phone is becoming unusual, since gestures that are specific to particular devices are likely to only be recognized by those who are familiar with such devices. In a TikTok video, New Yorker Daniel Alvarado commented, “This is how you know you’re getting old.” He showed how his children, when asked to gesture “phone me”, instead of holding a hand to their ear with their little finger and thumb stretched, each child held a flat palm to the side of their face to indicate a cell or mobile phone. Our technological innovations will influence what remains and what dies in terms of our most common hand gestures. Like a flowing river, into which no one can step twice, history moves on, too. And like our language, our gestures change too, a reflection of the signs of our times. 1．What does the author imply by introducing daily communication with gestures? A．The limitations of language. B．The helpful role of gestures. C．The cultural origins of gestures. D．The significance of proper behavior. 2．What does the video of Daniel Alvarado mainly show? A．Children are more open to new things. B．Some gestures are difficult to remember. C．Some gestures are generationally specific. D．Children are overdependent on smartphones. 3．What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A．Technological progress has no end. B．The variation of gestures is unavoidable. C．Older gestures carry more cultural values. D．Human development is full of ups and downs. 4．What is a suitable title of the text? A．Technology is changing our gestures B．Hand gestures are winning new users C．Gestures reflect characteristics of society D．Technology reshapes our communication methods 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍手势的重要作用，以及随着科技发展和时代变迁，一些传统手势逐渐被新手势取代，体现了手势的演变特性。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Gestures are older than spoken language and they support our words. Imagine life without being able to point. We do it all the time — in a pastry shop, to signal that you want the croissant without the burnt edges, or to indicate to your host at a dinner party how much wine you want. Think about the forefinger raised over your thumb. A larger gap indicates more wine.(手势比口语更古老，它们能辅助我们的语言表达。想象一下不能用手指指点点的生活。我们一直在这样做——在糕点店，示意你想要没有烤焦边缘的牛角包；或者在晚宴上，向主人示意你想要多少酒。想想食指举过拇指的手势，间隙越大表示想要的酒越多。)”可知，作者通过列举糕点店点餐、晚宴示意酒量等日常手势交流场景，说明手势在生活中能辅助语言、传递信息，暗示了手势的有益作用。故选B项。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“In a TikTok video, New Yorker Daniel Alvarado commented, “This is how you know you’re getting old.” He showed how his children, when asked to gesture “phone me”, instead of holding a hand to their ear with their little finger and thumb stretched, each child held a flat palm to the side of their face to indicate a cell or mobile phone.(在一段TikTok视频中，纽约人丹尼尔·阿尔瓦拉多评论道：“这就是你知道自己在变老的原因。”他展示了当被要求做出“给我打电话”的手势时，他的孩子们并没有伸出小指和拇指、将手举到耳边，而是每人将平摊的手掌放在脸侧，示意手机。)”可知，视频中老一辈的“固定电话手势”与孩子们的“手机手势”形成对比，主要表明一些手势具有代际特异性，不同年代的人因熟悉的设备不同而使用不同手势。故选C项。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Our technological innovations will influence what remains and what dies in terms of our most common hand gestures. Like a flowing river, into which no one can step twice, history moves on, too. And like our language, our gestures change too, a reflection of the signs of our times.(我们的技术革新将影响我们最常用的手势中哪些会保留、哪些会消失。就像一条奔流不息的河流，没有人能两次踏入同一条河，历史也在不断前进。而像我们的语言一样，我们的手势也在变化，这是我们时代特征的反映。)”可知，作者将历史和手势的变化比作不可重复的河流，说明手势会随着技术和时代发展而变化，这种变化是不可避免的。故选B项。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第二段中的“Contactless payment systems and electronic billing systems have made checkbooks unnecessary, and many young people increasingly use their cell phones, rather than a watch, to tell the time.(非接触式支付系统和电子账单系统使支票簿变得多余，许多年轻人越来越多地使用手机而不是手表来查看时间。)”以及最后一段中的“Our technological innovations will influence what remains and what dies in terms of our most common hand gestures.(我们的技术革新将影响我们最常用的手势中哪些会保留、哪些会消失。)”可知，文章核心围绕科技发展对传统手势的影响，以及新手势的出现展开，因此“科技正在改变我们的手势”是合适的标题。故选A项。 1 / 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 考前押题04 阅读理解之应用文、记叙文&说明文必刷15题 （期末复习专项训练） 文体类型 话题归纳（亮点聚焦） 内容导航（抓分关键） 应用文 1. 人物风采（伟人、平民榜样） 2. 观点交锋（科技、学习利弊建言） 3. 场景沟通（访谈、出行规划） 4. 文旅宣传（景点、公园投稿推广） 1. 速抓人物身份、核心贡献 2. 明辨论点论据，提炼立场 3. 锁定场景关键词，理清交流目的 4. 萃取景点特色，把握宣传核心 记叙文 1. 名人成长（达尔文、杨振宁奋斗史） 2. 户外探险（郑和探险记） 3. 平凡壮举（黄大年英雄事迹） 1. 梳理时间、事件线索，标记关键节点 2. 深挖细节描写，解读人物品质 3. 提炼叙事主旨，共情作者情感 说明文 1. 科技前沿（智能家居、 仿生机器人） 2. 自然生态（国家公园、 景区物种地貌） 3. 人际密码（肢体语言的情绪信号） 1. 拆解科技原理、应用与争议 2. 抓取自然景观核心特征与生态价值 3. 对应肢体动作与沟通功能 Passage01 阅读理解 In today’s busy world, laughter is more important than ever. A number of comedians have gained fame as experts in spreading joy and humor to audiences across the globe. Trevor Noah Trevor Noah, originally from South Africa, has become a global comedic star. He gained international recognition through his appearances on The Tonight Show and The Late Show with David Letterman. In 2015, he succeeded Jon Stewart as the host of The Daily Show, bringing a fresh and international viewpoint to the program. His comedy often reflects his unique background, touching on themes of identity, politics and social issues. Noah’s stand-up specials, such as Son of Patricia and Afraid of the Dark, showcase his clever and often humorous take on global and local issues. Hasan Minhaj Hasan Minhaj is known for his sharp political jokes and interesting stories. An American comedian of Indian origin, Minhaj became famous as a reporter on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, who hosted the show for 16 years. Minhaj’s one-man show, Homecoming King, which first appeared on Netflix, won a Peabody Award and highlighted his experiences growing up as an Indian-American Muslim. Jim Gaffigan Jim Gaffigan is a stand-up comedian known for his clean, observational humor. Originally from Indiana, Gaffigan began his career in New York City, performing at clubs and slowly building a reputation for his unique take on everyday life. His comedy often focuses on fatherhood, food, and the ordinary aspects of life, delivered with a relaxed style. Gaffigan has put out numerous comedy specials and has also tried his hand at acting and writing, with several best-selling books to his name. Ali Wong Ali Wong, a San Francisco native, has made a significant impact with her unique comedic style. Wong gained widespread recognition with her Netflix special Baby Cobra, filmed while she was expecting a baby. This unique aspect, combined with her honest discussions about marriage, motherhood and career, made her an immediate hit. Her follow-up special, Hard Knock Wife, continued her success. 1．Which of the following is a stand-up special performed by Trevor Noah? A．Baby Cobra. B．Son of Patricia. C．Hard Knock Wife. D．Homecoming King. 2．Who once worked as a reporter with Jon Stewart? A．Hasan Minhaj. B．Jim Gaffigan. C．Trevor Noah. D．Ali Wong. 3．What can we learn about Ali Wong? A．She avoids discussing motherhood. B．She is famous for her best-selling books. C．Her first Netflix special was a failure. D．Her experience helped her gain fame. Passage02 Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning Camp Welcome to join our Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning Camp. Your pursuit of a career in AI could start here! Let’s begin with an introduction to how our courses are built: ●Use Python code with tools like TensorFlow to explore network design. ●Develop a basic coding skill set, train and test models. ●Work with world-class data sets and work on topics like recognizing handwriting with MNIST. Camp arrangement This is a week-long AI summer camp for those aged 13 to 17, running from Monday to Sunday. It’s designed for students with intermediate (中等的) to advanced skill levels. Learning sessions will be held in a lab on a key university campus. Students will be placed within a small group and guided by an experienced instructor. Besides learning in a lab, daily schedules also allow for outdoor and relaxing activities. Residential and non-residential options are provided based on location. Price The cost of non-residential option is $800, with an additional fee of $240 for the residential option. If two students register together, they can both enjoy a 15% discount. Diploma & transcript (毕业证和成绩单) At the conclusion of the students’ course, they will receive an official tech diploma and course transcript outlining the skills learned over the course of the week. Additional information ●Students are expected to attend all scheduled sessions. Missing more than two days will fail to obtain the diploma. ●All projects must be submitted (提交) on time. Late submissions may affect the final evaluation. ●Students must follow all the camp rules and attend scheduled sessions on time. Regular feedback (反馈的意见) will be provided to parents. 1．What can you enjoy in the camp? A．Courses for beginners in AI. B．A one-to-one teaching model. C．Experienced instructors from universities. D．A balanced daily schedule with outdoor fun. 2．How much should you pay if you sign up for the residential option with your friend? A．$476. B．$680. C．$884. D．$1,040. 3．Which of the following will keep you from getting the diploma? A．Being careless with projects. B．Taking a three-day leave. C．Being late for daily courses. D．Failing to hand in feedback. Passage03 Top Humanoid Robot Companies in China — MIC Weekly Humanoid robots, as a combination of artificial intelligence and mechanical technology, are gradually becoming an important field in modern technology. These robots can not only perform simple tasks but also possess the ability to interact with humans, playing significant roles in various areas such as services, healthcare, and education. Some of the notable Chinese humanoid robots are as follows:Xiaomi CyberOne: Launched on August 11, 2022, it’s Xiaomi’s first full-sized humanoid bionic robot. It has high emotional intelligence, can notice human emotions, and has sharp vision for 3D virtual reconstruction. It’s equipped with Xiaomi’s self-developed Mi-sense deep vision module and can perform identity recognition, gesture recognition, etc. Leju Kua Vo: The latest generation humanoid robot by Leju (Shenzhen) Robotics Technology Co., Ltd. Launched in December 2023, it first appeared at Huawei’s HDC 2024. It’s China’s first open-source HarmonyOS humanoid robot that can jump and walk across various terrains (地形), with 26 degrees of freedom. Ubtech Walker S1: Ubtech’s new generation industrial humanoid robot, developed based on full-stack humanoid robot technology. It incorporates key embodied intelligence technologies, enabling it to meet industrial application needs. It has been employed in automotive factories for practical training. Unitree G1: The mass production version is released by Unitree Technology. Standing about 127cm tall and weighing around 35kg, it has high flexibility and can perform complex dynamic actions, running at a speed greater than 2m/s. Agibot Yuanzheng A2-W: At the 2024 annual new product launch of Agibot, it was introduced. The robots showcased operations like playing mahjong, unpacking deliveries, and lifting 30kg weights. 1．Which is not a function of Xiaomi CyberOne? A．Shopping delivery. B．Gesture recognition. C．Identity recognition. D．Emotional awareness. 2．What is special about Ubtech Walker S1? A．It has high flexibility. B．It can interact with humans. C．It has high emotional intelligence. D．It is mainly applied in industrial field. 3．What can we learn about these robots? A．All the robots can be employed in healthcare. B．Both Unitree G1 and Leju Kua Vo can do some sports. C．Neither of these robots can play board games with people. D．Both Unitree G1 and Agibot Yuanzheng A2-W are good at weightlifting. Passage04 DeepSeek has shocked the AI world with claims that its latest AI model, R1, outperforms most existing leading models in the world, despite using less advanced computer chips. However, it’s just one of the Chinese companies working on AL. Here’s a quick look at other leading AI models in China: Ernie Bot Ernie Bot, developed by Baidu, China’s dominant search engine, is the first AI chatbot made publicly available in China. Currently, it has 340 million users. Similar to OpenAI’s ChatGPT, users of Ernie Bot can ask it questions and have it generate images based on text instructions. Doubao 1.5 Pro ByteDance’s Doubao 1.5 Pro is one of the most popular AI chatbots in China, with 60 million monthly active users. According to ByteDance, Doubao 1.5 Pro is better than OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4o at retaining knowledge, coding, reasoning, and Chinese language processing. The model also requires lower hardware costs compared to other large language models because Doubao uses a highly improved architecture that balances performance with reduced computing power. Kimi k1.5 Although Moonshot AI’s recently released Kimi k1.5 spends more time thinking before it responds, it is very good at analyzing very long texts and can solve extremely complex problems. Moonshot claims that Kimi k1.5 outperforms OpenAI’s ChatGPT-ol in mathematics, coding, and the ability to comprehend both text and visual inputs such as photos and videos. Qwen-2.5-1M Qwen-2.5-1M is Alibaba Cloud’s open-source series. It contains large language models that can easily handle extremely long texts, and engage in longer and deeper conversations. It has mostly been targeted at developers and business customers, such as automakers, banks and video game creators, as part of product development and shaping customer experiences. 1．Which is the earliest AI model available to the public in China? A．DeepSeek R1. B．Ernie Bot. C．Doubao 1.5 Pro. D．Kimi k1.5. 2．Compared with Doubao 1.5 Pro, ChatGPT-4o ______. A．consumes less energy B．can process Chinese texts better C．outperforms in reasoning D．requires more computing power 3．What can be inferred about Qwen-2.5-1M? A．It is created by Moonshot. B．It needs text and visual inputs. C．It might be faster than Kimi k1.5. D．It is targeted at the general public. Passage05 Yang Chen-Ning, one of the most influential physicists of the 20th century and the first Chinese scientist to win a Nobel Prize, died in Beijing at the age of 103. Yang was born in Hefei, Anhui Province, in 1922. His father, Yang Wu-Chih, was a mathematics professor at Tsinghua University. The young Yang grew up on the Tsinghua campus, immersed in books and ideas that would shape his future. In 1957, Yang and fellow theoretical physicist Lee Tsung-Dao were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their parity violation theory (宇称不守恒定律). The finding overturned one of physics’ long-held assumptions and reshaped our understanding of nature’s laws. The Nobel committee praised“their profound investigation… which has led to important discoveries regarding the elementary particles”. Beyond his technical achievements, Yang’s scientific journey was guided by a profound sense of the aesthetic (美学) of thought. In his essay collection, he reflected on the British physicist Paul Dirac, whose ideas, Yang wrote, were“ captivating.” He described Dirac’s writings as“ clear as autumn water, unstained by dust,” with not a trace of waste. FollowingDirac’s reasoning, he said, always felt marvellous (非凡的), leading to insights no one could have imagined beforehand. To Yang, the Dirac equation was nothing short of a revelation—an expression of both scientific precision and poetic beauty. After decades in the United States, Yang began visiting China more frequently in the 1990s.In 1999, he accepted a professorship at Tsinghua University, where he helped establish the Institute for Advanced Study and raised funds to support young scientists. Even in his eighties and nineties, Yang continued to teach undergraduates and take part in research. Colleagues remember his authority and deep curiosity. He believed education was not only about passing on knowledge, but about inspiring wonder—the same sense of wonder that had driven his own life’s work. 1．For what was Yang awarded the Nobel Prize? A．A remarkable discovery. B．A practical invention. C．A profound investigation. D．A long- held assumption. 2．What did Yang think of Paul Dirac’s equation? A．Clear yet time- consuming. B．Abstract yet inspiring. C．Exact and beautiful. D．Complex yet insightful. 3．What did Yang believe was an important part of education? A．Encouraging students to challenge authority. B．Motivating students to learn actively. C．Cultivating students’ problem- solving abilities. D．Training students to work independently. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．secrets Behind the Nobel Prize B．A Scientist’s Devotion to His Motherland C．Brilliant Discovery of Physics D．A Physicist of Beauty and Curiosity Passage06 Charles Robert Darwin (12 February 1809, Shropshire, England) demonstrated a scientific talent from childhood. His keen interest in chemistry was evident even in his school days, leading his peers to call him “Gas”. In 1825, his father sent him to study medicine at Edinburgh University, where he learned how to classify plants. Darwin became passionate about natural history and this became his focus while he studied at Cambridge. Darwin went on a voyage together with Robert Fitzroy, the captain of HMS Beagle, to South America to facilitate British trade in Patagonia. The journey was life-changing. Darwin spent much of the trip on land collecting samples of plants, animals and rocks, which helped him to develop an understanding of the processes that shape the Earth’s surface. Darwin’s analysis of the plants and animals that he gathered led him to express doubts on former explanations about how species formed and evolved over time. Darwin’s work convinced him that natural selection was key to understanding the development of the natural world. The theory of natural selection says that individuals of a species are more likely to survive when they inherit (经遗传获得) characteristics best suited for that specific environment. These features then become more widespread and can lead eventually to the development of a new species. Darwin married his cousin, Emma Wedgwood, in 1839. When Darwin’s eldest daughter, Annie, died from a sudden illness in 1851, he lost his belief in God. His tenth and final child, Charles Waring Darwin, was born in 1856. Significantly for Darwin, this baby was disabled, changing how Darwin thought about the human species. Darwin had previously thought that species remained adapted until the environment changed; he now believed that every new variation was imperfect and that a struggle to survive was what drove species to adapt. Though rejected at the beginning, Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection is nowadays well accepted by the scientific community as the best evidence-based explanation for the diversity and complexity of life on Earth. 1．What made Darwin reconsider the origin and development of species? A．Examining plants and animals collected. B．His desire for a voyage to different continents. C．Classifying samples in a journey to South America. D．His passion for natural history at Edinburgh University. 2．Which of the following changed Darwin’s view on the human species? A．That he had ten children in all. B．That he lost his eldest daughter. C．His youngest kid’s being disabled. D．His marriage with Emma Wedgwood. 3．What can we learn from the text? A．Darwin’s interest of study never changed. B．Darwin’s happy family gave him much support in his studies. C．Darwin’s theory of evolution was accepted at the very beginning. D．Darwin’s discoveries were based on his life and field studies. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．Charles Darwin’s changing interest. B．Charles Darwin’s life and work. C．Charles Darwin’s passion for medical science. D．Charles Darwin’s voyage and family stories Passage07 (Zhang Keyu, Hubei)Everyone knows the people who have helped to change the face of the world in recent years. From Bill Gates to Steve Jobs to Jack Ma, few would not recognize their names. However, those who work tirelessly behind the scenes often go unnoticed, in spite of their great achievements. If you know anyone who deserves to have their contributions recognized, we would love to hear from you! Let us know how these people have helped to make a difference in your eyes. The person I respect most is the geophysicist Huang Danian, who helped China to make many technological advances. Huang was a remarkable scientist. He had studied and worked in Britain for 18 years, but when he felt that his country needed him, he gave up his well-paid job and returned to China. Over the next seven years, Huang worked to develop many devices needed for deep-Earth exploration. Unfortunately, such achievements didn’t come cheap. Due to the frantic(疯狂的)pace of his research, Huang was absent from his father’s funeral, and even his own cancer went undetected as he had no time to see a doctor. To sum up, Huang sacrificed everything for his research, and I think more people should honour him. (Chen Xueyin, Fujian)I want to tell everyone about two teachers on Changyu Island, Wang Kaiquan and Lin Zhujin. Few people know about this hometown of mine. The island is beautiful, but it’s quite isolated, and there aren’t many modern conveniences. In bad weather, even our water and power supplies are unstable. People who have never been to our island are often surprised by this and find it hard to adjust. Many who live on the island dream of leaving. These two primary school teachers, however, have stayed on for 23 long years! They are the only teachers here, and they plan to stay for as long as there are children who need to attend school. I want to thank them, and let the world know about these teachers who work tirelessly every day for the sake of the children. 1．What contribution did Huang make to China? A．Helped improve deep-Earth exploration technology B．Built stable water and power supplies on an island C．Trained primary school teachers for 23 years D．Founded a well-paid tech company overseas 2．Why did Huang skip his father’s funeral? A．He was occupied with deep-Earth device R&D． B．He was receiving cancer treatment. C．He couldn’t travel back from Britain. D．He had to teach local children. 3．What do the underlined words “didn’t come cheap” mean in paragraph 4? A．Required no hard work B．Cost much(effort or loss) C．Were not costly in money D．took little time to achieve 4．What is the text mainly about? A．Well-known global business leaders B．Achievements in China’s technology and education C．Challenges of living on a remote island D．Unrecognized people with great devotion Passage08 Imagine growing up with a father suffering from schizophrenia, a mother limited to a wheelchair, and a serious heart condition that demands urgent medical treatment — all these health disasters struck a household struggling with being poor. For Pang Zhongwang, this was the bitter reality he faced from childhood. Yet rather than allowing such setbacks to defeat him, he transformed it into a powerful driving force to pursue his academic future. Born in 1999 in Wuqiao County, Hebei Province, Pang quickly learned the importance of balancing familial responsibilities with his academic enthusiasm. During his junior middle school years, he took on nighttime part-time jobs — stocking shelves in local stores and assisting at small shops — which helped relieve his family’s huge financial pressure. When he entered high school, he moved into the school dormitory, returning home only once a month. Even so, he never failed to write weekly letters to his mother, in which he assured her, “I’m studying hard. Things will get better soon.” Waking at 5 a.m. to memorize academic content, extending his study sessions into night and diving in books under dim streetlights were his routine. His classmates, impressed by his well organized notebooks filled with amazing notes, even praised them “Genius Guides”. Then came 2017 when his years of relentless grit finally paid off. He achieved a score of 684 on the Gaokao, China’s highly competitive national college entrance examination, and also earned an additional 60 bonus points through Tsinghua University’s special program for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. This outstanding performance earned him the title of Cangzhou’s top science student as well as securing him a spot in the Precision (精密) Instruments Department at Tsinghua University. While pursuing there, Pang declined any donation, but instead, self-funded his tuition and living expenses by tutoring younger students and doing part-time jobs. Today, Pang is a PhD student at Tsinghua University, still maintaining his strong work ethic by devoting long hours to research in precision instrument labs after completing his daily classes. 1．What was one of the difficulties in Pang Zhongwang’s childhood? A．His mother needed constant care. B．The family had to move frequently. C．His heart condition stopped his schooling. D．His father was occupied with his work. 2．How did Pang support his family during middle school? A．By seeking financial help from relatives. B．By working after school to earn money. C．By guiding his mother to work at local shops. D．By helping the local library to stock shelves. 3．What does the underlined phrase “relentless grit” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A．Persistent effort. B．Huge anxiety. C．Longtime adventure. D．Tight economy. 4．What lesson can be drawn from Pang Zhongwang’s story? A．A good beginning is half done. B．Always prepare for a rainy day. C．All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. D．What doesn’t beat you makes you tougher. Passage09 Zheng He was one of China’s most famous explorers (探险家). Towards the end of the fourteenth century, his fleet (舰队) sailed to countries far away. Zheng He had over 300 ships, some of which were over 150 meters long, and could carry up to 1, 000 people. Besides, the ships carried gold, silver, silk, china and other treasures to give as gifts to the rulers of other countries. Some ships even had earth on board so that the sailors could grow their crops for food. On Zheng He’s first voyage, he set sail across the Indian Ocean. His fleet travelled many days far away from land. One day, they were hit by a storm. All the sailors thought the fleet was going to sink (下沉). Then a strange light appeared and after that, the storm passed. The strange light was probably electricity from the thunderstorm (雷雨), but the sailors in Zheng He’s fleet believed it was a sign of protection from the gods. With the belief, they were happy to follow Zheng He wherever he led them. Zheng He completed seven famous voyages between 1405 and 1433. He visited many countries in Asia and Africa. He brought back many gifts from the countries he visited, such as medicines, pearls (珍珠) and strange animals. The most famous of them were a giraffe and a zebra. In 28 years of travelling, Zheng He had managed to share the glory of China with many different countries. When he died in 1435, the stories of his travels made him one of China’s most famous sailors. 1．Some ships carried earth on board so that the sailors could________. A．use it as a gift B．use it for exchange C．plant trees for shade D．grow their own crops for food 2．The sailors were happy to follow Zheng He because of________. A．his leadership B．his fame C．the belief in gods’ protecting them D．a heavy storm 3．The most famous gifts Zheng He brought back were________. A．a monkey and a tiger B．a giraffe and a zebra C．gold and silver D．medicines and pearls 4．The best title of the passage can be___________. A．The Glory of China B．Zheng He’s Life C．Zheng He and His Voyages D．China’s Most Famous Explorers Passage10 Having finished the conference in Chandler, I had a few free hours to spare, and I wanted to grab some local food nearby. I pulled out my phone, opened an app and ordered a ride. This might sound like a dull story, but there was one exceptional thing: The car had no driver Since October 2020, Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., has begun operating a driverless commercial taxi service. Having written about the possibilities of a self-driving future, I was eager to try it out. When I actually did, however, there was an undeniable horror-movie feeling to sitting in the back of a car and watching the steering wheel turn itself. But the car’s driving style quickly overcame my reservations, for no Uber driver ever piloted a vehicle so conservatively. It was all so relaxing that eventually I got caught up in texting with a colleague. The annoying moment occurred when a truck driver in front of us found himself in the wrong lane. He sat there for a good long time before honking (按喇叭) continuously to signal us to back up so that he could drive backwards and slide into the lane to our left. Since the car was unable to pick up on social cues, the result was a standoff (僵局). Then the car announced that it was calling a human specialist to resolve the situation. Right around the time that the truck driver apparently decided he had enough room to go backwards without our help. After a pause to confirm that the road was now clear, the car rolled silently on. The experience reminds me that some wrinkles still need to be worked out before the future becomes the present. Waymo operates in Chandler because its wide roads, few pedestrians and sunny weather reduce complications. However, humans are a major problem for self-driving cars. While these cars don’t get tired or distracted, they struggle to predict how people will act in unexpected situations — something even a 10-year-old child can do better. For example, a child would have understood that the truck driver wanted us to back up. 1．What is the author’s purpose in writing Paragraph 2? A．To introduce Waymo to us. B．To promote driverless taxis. C．To praise Waymo’s driverless taxi service. D．To explain why he chose a driverless taxi. 2．How did the author initially feel about riding in a driverless car? A．Relaxed and secure. B．Excited but uneasy. C．Doubtful and impatient. D．Eager but disappointed. 3．What made the author feel annoyed during the ride? A．A truck driver’s rude behavior. B．A truck driver’s sudden cutting in on him. C．The driverless car’s inability to go backwards. D．The driverless car’s sliding into the wrong lane. 4．What does the author suggest about driverless cars? A．They are indeed worth a try. B．They will not be superior to humans. C．They struggle with unpredictable human behavior. D．They perform better in uncertain weather conditions. Passage11 Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been in the news a lot lately. And according to a recent report from the McKinsey Global Institute, roughly half of today’s work activities could be automated (自动的) by 2055. Could “teaching” be on that list? Computers are capable of levels of calculations we could only dream of achieving with our minds alone. But when a human teacher can connect to a student by having “been there”, through heartfelt listening, they can inspire their students to learn, create, and excel. Even AI with advanced technology can’t do this. So, chances are good that your job is safe for the near future. But it is going to change, and AI is going to be a part of education. Hopefully, robots will be joining us quite soon... as teaching assistants. Recently, a Georgia Tech professor built an AI teaching assistant for his classroom, which allowed him to more effectively manage over 400 students all over the world. His AI tends to answer more routine questions, freeing him to do other important tasks. A variety of robots are also being used in South Korea and Japan as a resource to supplement (补充) language learning. Students can go through any variety of conversational practices, and the AI can monitor mistakes in usage and pronunciation. In fact, research shows that these programs can help resolve (解决) issues like shyness, confidence, and frustration that can arise when practicing repetitively with a teacher: A robot will not get tired, no matter how many mistakes a child makes. Surprisingly, the West is much more hesitant (犹豫不决) about embracing the integration (融合，整合) of robots and AI in our classrooms, but the tides are quickly turning. Should you start packing up your desk? Absolutely not. The bottom line is that these technologies work best when paired with an active human teacher. But it certainly could make your job easier and more efficient. In the future, Robots will be teachers’ good friends. 1．The author’s attitude towards human teachers’ future can be described as A．worried B．optimistic C．doubtful D．confused 2．What does the author want to show by giving the example of Georgia Tech professor? A．AI will control future teaching. B．AI will make no big difference. C．AI will do more difficult jobs. D．AI will greatly help teachers. 3．In what way does a robot do better than a human teacher? A．Being patient. B．Being creative. C．The ability to inspire. D．The ability to communicate. 4．What is the author’s final conclusion about future teaching? A．Robots will play a leading role. B．Teachers will be replaced by robots. C．Robots will be teachers’ good friends. D．Teachers will teach without leaving home. Passage12 During the days when her six-year-old son, Luca, was receiving treatment for leukemia — a type of cancer — Meagan Brazil-Sheehan and her son encountered Robin in the hallway of UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center. “Luca, how are you?” Robin greeted in a childlike voice. “It’s been a while.” Although they had met only once before, Luca’s face lit up when Robin remembered him — a moment his mother described as “so special”. Robin is an AI-powered robot designed to offer emotional support in children’s hospitals and nursing homes. Standing four feet tall with a screen displaying cartoon-like features, it is programmed to behave like a young girl. Developed by Expper Technologies, Robin now operates in 30 healthcare facilities across the United States, helping address staffing shortages. Karen Khachikyan, the company’s CEO, explained that overworked medical staff often lack time to provide meaningful engagement, a gap Robin helps fill. While Robin is around 30% autonomous, a remote team of operators controls the rest of its functions under clinical supervision (监督). Each interaction — conducted in accordance with privacy laws — helps gather data that brings the robot closer to full autonomy. Khachikyan described Robin as an emotionally intelligent companion similar to WALL-E. At HealthBridge Children’s Hospital in California, Robin plays a teenager’s favorite song, wears funny glasses to make a child laugh, or plays simple games. According to staff, patients respond joyfully when Robin recalls their names and preferences. The robot mirrors emotions — laughing when a patient laughs or showing understanding during the patients’ difficult moments. In nursing homes, Robin assists dementia patients with memory games and breathing exercises, offering companionship similar to that of a grandchild with a grandparent. Robin’s development began when Khachikyan, who experienced loneliness growing up, dreamed of a robot companion. After the robot was tested in different fields, an investor suggested hospitals for young patients — an “aha moment” that led to a successful first project at a children’s hospital in Armenia and later at UCLA． Looking ahead, Expper Technologies aims to expand Robin’s capabilities, such as measuring patients’ vitals and assisting the elderly with daily tasks like changing clothes. However, Khachikyan emphasized that Robin is meant to support healthcare workers rather than replace them. 1．What can be concluded about Luca? A．He dislikes Robin’s voice. B．He feels happy to hear Robin’s greeting. C．He forgets Robin completely. D．He fears Robin’s appearance. 2．What does Robin do at HealthBridge Children’s Hospital? A．It organizes medical training. B．It handles the hospital’s financial affairs. C．It treats children with leukemia. D．It provides emotional interactions. 3．What can we learn about Robin from the text? A．It targeted doctors in hospitals. B．It failed before being tested in Armenia. C．It came after a patient’s suggestion. D．It was inspired by Khachikyan’s childhood. 3．What is the best title for the text? A．AI Robot Robin Aids Healthcare B．Staff Shortages in Hospitals C．Luca Fights Against Leukemia D．Robin’s Design by Expper Technologies Passage13 Last September, I drove to a protected wetland near my home in Oakland, Calif., walked to the end of it and started looking at birds. Since then, my birder craziness about bird-watching has progressed at an alarming speed. I’ve seen 452 species, including 307 this year alone. While birding, I seem unaffected by heat, cold, hunger and thirst. My senses concentrate wholly on the present, and the usual hubbub (躁动) in my head becomes quiet. When I spot a species for the first time — a lifer — I course with adrenaline (肾上腺素) while being entirely calm. I also feel a much deeper connection to the natural world. The passing of the seasons feels more distinct, marked by the arrival and disappearance of particular species instead of much slower changes in day length, temperature and greenery. I find myself noticing small shifts in the weather and small differences in habitat. I think about the tides (潮汐). So much more of the natural world feels close and accessible now. When I started birding, I remember thinking that I’d never see most of the species in my field guide. I had thought of the idea of nature as distant and remote — the province of nature documentaries and far-off vacations. But in the past six months, I’ve seen golden eagles and marveled at diving Pacific birds, all within an hour of my house. It’s easy to think of birding as an escape from reality. Instead, I see it as total engagement in the true reality. I don’t need to know who the main characters are on social media and what everyone is saying about them, when I can instead spend an hour trying to find a rare bird. It’s very clear to me which of those two activities is more laughable. It’s not the one with the bird. 1．What is the author? A．A professional bird photographer. B．A nature lover for bird-watching. C．A scientist studying birds in the wetland. D．A travel blogger focusing on bird-watching 2．What happens to the author during bird-watching? A．He is easily affected and gets excited. B．He becomes quite peaceful and focused. C．He desires to watch birds in distant areas. D．He pays little attention to season changes. 3．What does the underlined word “marveled” probably mean in paragraph 3? A．Satisfied. B．Uninterested. C．Concerned. D．Amazed. 4．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To introduce the best bird-watching spots near Oakland. B．To explain how to identify different bird species effectively. C．To share the experiences and changes brought by bird-watching. D．To argue that bird-watching is better than social media activities. Passage14 Recall the last time you were online. Did it build trust or leave you puzzled? The former requires appropriate digital body language. Yes, people still need to communicate non-verbally even in the virtual world. But body language — as the name suggests — is physical and therefore not easily transferable (可转移的) to the digital world. Nevertheless, it’s not as if you’re not revealing anything about yourself here — quite the opposite. In Digital Body Language: How to Build Trust and Connection, No matter the Distance, Erica Dhawan, explains what matters and how you can manage and improve it. One powerful strategy is “signaling presence”, a concept often overlooked in fast-paced digital interactions. Clearly, typing “I’m nodding along — this point is spot-on!”, rather than a two-letter “OK”, better bridges the gap between physical absence and active engagement. It tells you’re not just passively listening, but devoted — a small yet impactful way to create the warmth of in-person nods. She also stresses “tone translation” in written digital communication, where the lack of vocal signals can turn well-meaning messages into unintended ones. A casual “Can we talk later?” might read as unpleasant, but adding context like “Can we circle back to this after the 3 pm client call? I want to give your idea the focus it deserves!” softens the request and clarifies the speaker’s intention. Other key practical insights center around “digital response consistency”, “digital overcompensation (过度补偿)”, and “contextual awareness” to name but a few. As technology develops, the way we communicate non-verbally online will too. But the key principle remains the same: every digital choice — from a timely reply to a clear email subject line — is a chance to show you value their time, respect their view, and care about the connection. In a world where people often feel disconnected by screens, mastering these small, intentional acts is how we keep relationships human — no matter how far apart we are. 1．Why is physical body language hard to apply in the digital world? A．People are easily puzzled during online communication. B．Movements of real body language are invisible online. C．Digital world requires more complex non-verbal signals. D．Virtual interactions need people’s trust from each other. 2．Which of the following shows effective “signaling presence”? A．Replying “Got it” to a colleague’s work message. B．Sending “Yes” after a team’s virtual discussion. C．Typing “I agree with your analysis — really helpful” in a chat. D．Saying “Let’s talk tomorrow” during a group digital meeting. 3．Why is “tone translation” important? A．It helps avoid casual language in professional settings. B．It teaches people how to make direct and clear requests. C．It encourages people to express their true feelings. D．It lowers the possibility of misinterpreting messages. 4．What can we infer from the last paragraph? A．Digital acts help maintain connections despite screen separation. B．Digital non-verbal communication promotes tech development. C．Timely reply tops other things when it comes to showing respect. D．People will never feel cut off after learning digital body language. Passage15 Gestures are older than spoken language and they support our words. Imagine life without being able to point. We do it all the time — in a pastry shop, to signal that you want the croissant without the burnt edges, or to indicate to your host at a dinner party how much wine you want. Think about the forefinger raised over your thumb. A larger gap indicates more wine. Some gestures have a rich history and have lasted a long time. But in a sign of the times, for younger people, and specifically Generation Z, some of our most well-known hand gestures have changed. Common hand signals, such as writing in the air to get the bill in a restaurant, or the tap on the arm to ask the time, are at risk of dying out. Contactless payment systems and electronic billing systems have made checkbooks unnecessary, and many young people increasingly use their cell phones, rather than a watch, to tell the time. Consider the UK. As of 2024, research shows that 99% of young people between the ages of 16 and 24 own a smartphone. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the hand signal for the “old-fashioned” landline phone is becoming unusual, since gestures that are specific to particular devices are likely to only be recognized by those who are familiar with such devices. In a TikTok video, New Yorker Daniel Alvarado commented, “This is how you know you’re getting old.” He showed how his children, when asked to gesture “phone me”, instead of holding a hand to their ear with their little finger and thumb stretched, each child held a flat palm to the side of their face to indicate a cell or mobile phone. Our technological innovations will influence what remains and what dies in terms of our most common hand gestures. Like a flowing river, into which no one can step twice, history moves on, too. And like our language, our gestures change too, a reflection of the signs of our times. 1．What does the author imply by introducing daily communication with gestures? A．The limitations of language. B．The helpful role of gestures. C．The cultural origins of gestures. D．The significance of proper behavior. 2．What does the video of Daniel Alvarado mainly show? A．Children are more open to new things. B．Some gestures are difficult to remember. C．Some gestures are generationally specific. D．Children are overdependent on smartphones. 3．What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A．Technological progress has no end. B．The variation of gestures is unavoidable. C．Older gestures carry more cultural values. D．Human development is full of ups and downs. 4．What is a suitable title of the text? A．Technology is changing our gestures B．Hand gestures are winning new users C．Gestures reflect characteristics of society D．Technology reshapes our communication methods 1 / 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $