专题06：第二次月考考试必考阅读理解专练（Unit 4-Unit 5）-2025-2026学年八年级英语上学期月考、期中、期末高效复习（外研版2024）

专题六：第二次月考考试阅读理解专练 （一） By 2070, digital life will be indistinguishable from daily existence. Smart homes will feature AI assistants that anticipate needs, adjusting lighting to match mood cycles and preparing personalized meals based on health data. Wearable tech will monitor vital signs, alerting users to potential health issues before symptoms appear. Delivery drones, equipped with advanced navigation, will zip through smart cities, delivering packages in under 15 minutes even in heavy traffic. Education will undergo a revolution: virtual classrooms will enable students from Tokyo to New York to collaborate on 3D projects, guided by AI tutors that adapt to each learner’s pace. However, concerns about data privacy and declining face-to-face interaction will grow. Experts propose“digital detox zones”in public spaces, encouraging real-world conversations. The key challenge will be maintaining human connection while embracing innovation. （ ）1.What will smart homes do based on health data? A. Adjust lighting B. Monitor vital signs C. Prepare meals D. Alert health issues （ ）2. How long will delivery drones take? A. Over an hour B. Under 15 minutes C. 30 minutes D. 45 minutes （ ）3. What’s the role of AI tutors? A. Teach only one student B. Adapt to each learner C. Deliver packages D. Monitor privacy （ ）4. What is a“digital detox zone”? A. A place for tech innovation B. A space for real conversations C. A classroom for VR learning D. A zone for drones （ ）5. What’s the main challenge of future digital life? A. Lack of technology B. Data privacy and human connection C. Slow delivery D. Expensive AI tutors 1. C 解析：文中提到准备个性化餐食，选 C。 2. B 解析：文中明确 “under 15 minutes”。 3. B 解析：AI 导师适应每个学习者，选 B。 4. B 解析：鼓励现实对话的区域，选 B。 5. B 解析：主旨为数据隐私与人类连接的挑战，选 B。 （二） Margie’s diary entry on 17 May 2157 reveals her daily routine: waking up to a robotic tutor projecting math equations on her bedroom wall. The machine, cold and emotionless, drills her with algorithms while scanning her homework for errors. One afternoon, Tommy bursts into her room, clutching a dusty old book with yellowed pages.“Look! Real paper!”he exclaims. They flip through the pages, marveling at stories of schools where children gathered in noisy classrooms, shared pencils, and laughed with human teachers. Margie imagines the warmth of collective learning, contrasting it with her solitary study sessions.“Why can’t we have real teachers?”she asks her mother.“They’re inefficient,”comes the reply. That night, Margie dreams of a classroom filled with laughter, where a teacher draws on a blackboard and classmates pass notes. She wakes with a longing for connection, wondering if technology has traded humanity for efficiency. （ ）1.How does Margie’s teacher teach? A. With a blackboard B. By projecting equations C. Through group work D. With real books （ ）2. What does Tommy find? A. A robotic tutor B. A dusty old phone C. A real book with paper pages D. A VR headset （ ）3. How does Margie feel about her school? A. Lonely B. Excited C. Inspired D. Proud （ ）4. What does“solitary”mean in paragraph 2? A. Social B. Collective C. Noisy D. Alone （ ）5. What’s the author’s concern? A. Lack of technology in schools B. Decline of human teachers C. Excessive efficiency in education D. Loss of human connection in future schools 1. B 解析：机器人导师投射数学方程式，选 B。 2. C 解析：Tommy 找到纸质书，选 C。 3. A 解析：对比后感到孤独，选 A。 4. D 解析：solitary 意为 “孤独的”，选 D。 5. D 解析：作者担忧未来学校失去人际连接，选 D。 （三） One day, I was on a bus to go to work. I was sitting in my seat and reading a book. Then, a group of young people got on the bus. They started talking loudly and playing music with their phones. The noise was so loud that I couldn't read my book. I wanted to ask them to be quiet, but I was a little afraid. Just then, an old man stood up and said, “Young people, please keep quiet. There are other people on the bus who want to have a rest.” The young people looked a little embarrassed and turned down the music. After that, the bus became quiet again. I thought the old man was very brave. He followed the rules and also made others follow the rules. We should learn from him. （ ）1. Where was the writer when the young people got on the bus? A. In a car. B. On a bus. C. In a train. D. At home. （ ）2. What were the young people doing on the bus? A. Sleeping. B. Reading books. C. Talking loudly and playing music. D. Singing songs. （ ）3. Why couldn't the writer read the book? A. Because the bus was too crowded. B. Because the young people were too noisy. C. Because the book was too difficult. D. Because he was too tired. （ ）4. Who asked the young people to be quiet? A. The writer. B. A policeman. C. An old man. D. The bus driver. （ ）5. What can we learn from the old man? A. We should be afraid to speak out. B. We should follow the rules and make others follow the rules. C. We should always be quiet on the bus. D. We should not play music on the bus. 1.B解析：根据第一段 “I was on a bus to go to work” 可知，作者在公交车上，故选 B。 2.C解析：根据第一段 “talking loudly and playing music with their phones” 可知，年轻人在大声交谈和播放音乐，故选 C。 3.B解析：根据第一段 “noise was so loud that I couldn't read my book” 可知，作者因噪音无法读书，故选 B。 4.C解析：根据第二段 “an old man stood up and said” 可知，是一位老人要求年轻人安静，故选 C。 5.B解析：根据最后一段 “He followed the rules and also made others follow the rules” 可知，我们应遵守并促使他人遵守规则，故选 B。 （四） The question of whether rules should be absolute or flexible has sparked heated debate. On one hand, strict rules provide clear boundaries, ensuring safety and order. For instance, traffic laws preventing drunk driving save countless lives annually. Advocates like legal scholar Professor Chen argue, "Rules are the backbone of society; without them, chaos would prevail." On the other hand, flexibility is crucial in exceptional cases. Consider a doctor rushing a patient to the hospital who runs a red light to save time. While breaking the law, this action aligns with the higher principle of preserving life. Philosopher Dr. Zhang notes, "Ethical rules must sometimes yield to human compassion." This dilemma is further highlighted in online spaces. Social media platforms must balance free speech with rules against hate speech. A 2024 study found that 62% of users support temporary rule relaxations during crises, such as allowing urgent alerts during natural disasters. Ultimately, the best approach may be a hybrid model: core rules for safety, with clear procedures for exceptions. As society evolves, so must its rules, ensuring they remain both just and compassionate. （ ）1.What is Professor Chen’s view on rules? A. They are unnecessary. B. They cause chaos. C. They are the backbone of society. D. They should be flexible. （ ）2. Why did the doctor run the red light? A. To avoid traffic. B. To save a patient. C. To test the law. D. To catch a flight. （ ）3. What does the 2024 study support? A. Strict rules at all times. B. Relaxing rules during crises. C. Banning free speech online. D. No exceptions for any rules. （ ）4. What is a hybrid model of rules? A. All rules are flexible. B. No rules are flexible. C. Core rules with exceptions. D. Only temporary rules. （ ）5. What’s the main purpose of the passage? A. To argue against rules. B. To promote absolute rules. C. To discuss rule flexibility. D. To ignore rule debates. 1.答案：C 解析：文中直接引用 “backbone of society”。 2.答案：B 解析：例子中 “save time” 对应 “save a patient”。 3.答案：B 解析：数据支持 “temporary rule relaxations during crises”。 4.答案：C 解析：文中定义 “core rules for safety, with clear procedures for exceptions”。 5. 答案：C 解析：全文围绕规则是否应灵活展开讨论。 （五） In 2150, society relies heavily on AI to enforce rules. Robotic monitors patrol public spaces, scanning for rule-breakers. For example, in schools, AI tutors instantly detect students talking during exams and issue warnings. While this ensures strict compliance, some worry about the loss of human judgment. Margie, a student in this era, describes her daily routine: "My AI tutor deducts points if I slouch or daydream. It’s efficient, but I miss the days when teachers understood human emotions." Her classmate Tommy agrees, "Once, I was punished for laughing during a video call, even though it was a moment of joy with my grandma." Critics argue that over-reliance on AI rules creates a rigid society. Professor Wu warns, "Machines can’t distinguish between harmless behavior and genuine misconduct." Meanwhile, advocates praise AI for eliminating bias: "AI applies rules equally to everyone," says tech expert Li Wei. As the debate continues, innovators are developing "emotion-aware" AI that learns to recognize context. For instance, a new system ignores minor rule-breaking during emergencies. This hybrid approach aims to preserve order while respecting human complexity. （ ）1.What do robotic monitors do? A. Enforce rules. B. Teach classes. C. Provide emotional support. D. Break rules. （ ）2. Why does Margie miss human teachers? A. AI tutors are too lenient. B. AI lacks human emotion. C. AI tutors are inefficient. D. Human teachers were stricter. （ ）3. What did Tommy’s example show? A. AI rules are flexible. B. AI can misjudge harmless behavior. C. Laughter is banned online. D. AI tutors are perfect. （ ）4. What is Professor Wu’s concern? A. AI is too slow. B. AI lacks bias. C. AI can’t distinguish context. D. AI is too expensive. （ ）5. What’s the solution mentioned? A. Fully automated AI. B. Emotion-aware AI. C. No AI enforcement. D. Human-only monitoring. 1.答案：A 解析：文中 “scanning for rule-breakers” 表明执行规则。 2.答案：B 解析：她提到 “miss the days when teachers understood human emotions”。 3.答案：B 解析：因正常交流被惩罚，说明 AI 误判。 4.答案：C 解析：引语提到 “can’t distinguish between harmless behavior and genuine misconduct”。 5.答案：B 解析：开发 “emotion-aware AI” 平衡规则与人性。 （六） Online safety is very important in our modern life. We use the internet every day, but we may not know how to stay safe online. First, we should keep our personal information private. Don't post your full name, phone number, address, ID or passport number online. If you have to post some information, make sure only the people you know can see it. Second, use a strong and long password for your online accounts. Don't use words that are easy to guess, like your birthday. And remember to change your password often. Third, be careful with online strangers. Never meet them in real life without your parents' permission. Only chat with trusted friends online. Fourth, think carefully before posting something on social media. Words can sometimes hurt people, and bad - behaving online can have bad results. （ ）1.Why is online safety important? A. Because we use the internet every day. B. Because we don't know how to use the internet. C. Because the internet is very dangerous. D. Because we want to make more friends online. （ ）2.What should we do with our personal information? A. Post it everywhere online. B. Keep it private. C. Share it with everyone. D. Don't worry about it. （ ）3. What kind of password should we use for our online accounts? A. A short and easy - to - remember password. B. A password the same as our birthday. C. A strong and long password. D. A password that we never change. （ ）4. What should we do with online strangers? A. Meet them in real life immediately. B. Chat with them day and night. C. Never meet them in real life without parents' permission. D. Give them all our personal information. （ ）5.What should we do before posting something on social media? A. Just post it without thinking. B. Ask our friends to post it for us. C. Think carefully. D. Post it and then think about it. 1.A解析：根据第一段 “We use the internet every day” 可知，网络安全重要是因为我们每天使用互联网，故选 A。 2.B解析：根据第二段 “keep our personal information private” 可知，应保护个人信息私密，故选 B。 3.C解析：根据第三段 “use a strong and long password” 可知，应使用强而长的密码，故选 C。 4.C解析：根据第四段 “Never meet them in real life without your parents' permission” 可知，未经允许不应见面，故选 C。 5.C解析：根据第五段 “think carefully before posting” 可知，发布前应仔细思考，故选 C。 （七） The digital age has changed our lives in many ways. From shopping online to studying at home, technology has made our lives more convenient and efficient. As a middle school student, I have experienced these changes firsthand. One of the biggest changes is in the way we study. Before the digital age, we had to go to the library to find books for our homework. But now, we can use the Internet to find any information we need. For example, last week, I had to write a report about the history of the Internet. I just searched for “history of the Internet” on Baidu and found hundreds of articles and videos. I also used an online dictionary to look up new words. This saved me a lot of time and made my report more detailed. Another change is in the way we communicate. When I was little, my grandparents lived in the countryside, and we could only talk to them on the phone once a week. But now, we can video call them every day using WeChat. I can show them my homework, tell them about my school life, and even sing songs for them. My grandma says that video calls make her feel like we are living together. Digital technology has brought our family closer. Shopping has also become easier. My mom used to go to the supermarket every weekend to buy food and clothes. But now, she can shop online using Taobao or JD.com. She can compare prices, read reviews, and buy things from all over the country without leaving home. Last month, she bought a beautiful sweater for my grandma from a store in Hangzhou. It was cheaper than the ones in the local mall, and it was delivered to our door in two days. But the digital age also has some disadvantages. Some students spend too much time playing online games or watching videos, which affects their study and health. My cousin used to be a top student, but he became addicted to online games last year. He spent all his free time playing games, and his grades dropped a lot. His parents were very worried, and they had to limit his screen time. In my opinion, the digital age has both advantages and disadvantages. We should make good use of digital technology to improve our lives, but we should also control our screen time and avoid its negative effects. Technology is a tool, and it’s up to us to use it wisely. （ ）1. How has the digital age changed the way we study? A. We have to go to the library more often B. We can use the Internet to find information easily C. We don’t need to do homework anymore D. We can only study at school （ ）2. How does the writer communicate with his grandparents now? A. By writing letters B. By making phone calls once a week C. By video calling every day using WeChat D. By visiting them every weekend （ ）3. Why does the writer’s mom like shopping online? A. Because it’s more expensive B. Because it’s more time-consuming C. Because she can compare prices, read reviews, and buy things without leaving home D. Because she doesn’t like going to the supermarket （ ）4. What disadvantage of the digital age is mentioned in the article? A. Online shopping is too slow B. Video calls are not clear C. Some students spend too much time on online games or videos, affecting study and health D. The Internet is not safe （ ）5. What is the writer’s opinion about the digital age? A. It has only advantages B. It has only disadvantages C. We should use digital technology wisely D. We should not use digital technology at all 1. B 解析：第二段提到数字化时代让我们能通过互联网轻松查找信息，改变了学习方式，故选B。 2. C 解析：第三段明确作者现在每天用微信和祖父母视频通话，故选C。 3. C 解析：第四段说明妈妈喜欢网购是因为可以比价、看评价且不用出门，故选C。 4. C 解析：第五段提到部分学生沉迷网游或视频，影响学习和健康，故选C。 5. C 解析：最后一段体现作者认为应合理使用数字技术，故选C。 （八） Ten years ago, my parents used to take photos with a film camera. They had to wait for the photos to be developed, and if the photos were blurry, they couldn’t do anything about it. But now, we use smartphones to take photos. We can take hundreds of photos a day, delete the bad ones, and share them with friends and family instantly. This is just one of the many changes that the digital age has brought to our lives. Another big change is in the way we watch movies and TV shows. When I was little, we only had a few TV channels, and we had to watch shows at a fixed time. But now, we can use streaming services like iQiyi and Tencent Video to watch any movie or TV show we want at any time. Last weekend, I watched the movie The Wandering Earth on iQiyi. I could pause the movie when I wanted to eat snacks, and I could even watch it again if I missed a part. It was much more convenient than watching TV. The digital age has also changed the way we learn English. When I was in primary school, I used to learn English by reading textbooks and listening to tapes. But now, I use English learning apps like Duolingo and BaiCiZhan. These apps have fun games and exercises that make learning English more interesting. I can practice speaking English with AI tutors, and I can listen to English songs and watch English cartoons to improve my listening skills. My English grade has improved a lot since I started using these apps. But digital technology also brings some challenges. For example, privacy is a big issue. When we use social media or shopping apps, our personal information may be stolen by hackers. Last year, my dad’s phone was hacked, and his bank information was stolen. He had to spend a lot of time dealing with the problem. Another challenge is that people are becoming more dependent on technology. Some people can’t even find their way without using GPS, and some people forget how to write Chinese characters because they always use their phones to type. In conclusion, the digital age has changed our lives in both positive and negative ways. It has made our lives more convenient and interesting, but it also brings challenges like privacy issues and over-dependence. We should embrace the changes brought by technology, but we should also be aware of its risks and use it responsibly. （ ）1. How did the writer’s parents take photos ten years ago? A. With a smartphone B. With a film camera C. With a digital camera D. They didn’t take photos （ ）2. What streaming services does the writer use to watch movies and TV shows? A. Baidu and Google B. Taobao and JD.com C. iQiyi and Tencent Video D. WeChat and QQ （ ）3. How does the writer learn English now? A. By reading textbooks and listening to tapes B. By using English learning apps like Duolingo and BaiCiZhan C. By attending English classes every day D. By talking to foreign teachers every weekend （ ）4. What challenge of the digital age is mentioned in the article? A. Streaming services are too expensive B. Smartphones are not easy to use C. Privacy issues and over-dependence on technology D. English learning apps are not useful （ ）5. What should we do in the digital age according to the writer? A. Reject all digital technology B. Embrace the changes and use technology responsibly C. Spend all our time using digital technology D. Ignore the risks of digital technology 1. B 解析：第一段提到十年前作者父母用胶卷相机拍照，故选B。 2. C 解析：第二段明确作者用爱奇艺和腾讯视频看影视节目，故选C。 3. B 解析：第三段说明作者现在用多邻国和百词斩等英语学习软件学英语，故选B。 4. C 解析：第四段提到数字化时代的挑战是隐私问题和对技术的过度依赖，故选C。 5. B 解析：最后一段体现作者认为应接受技术带来的变化，并负责任地使用它，故选B。 （九） Online Study Groups During the summer holiday, many students join online study groups. They use video calls to discuss lessons and share notes. Lisa is in a math study group with 5 students from different schools. "We meet online at 7 pm every day," she said. "We solve problems together and explain difficult parts. It's better than studying alone." The group uses a shared document to write down important formulas. Last month, all of them got good grades in the math test. However, they sometimes get distracted by phone calls or messages. ( ) 1. When do Lisa's study group meet? A. At 7 am every day B. At 7 pm every day C. On weekends D. On weekdays ( ) 2. How many students are in Lisa's study group? A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 7 ( ) 3. What do they use to write down formulas? A. A notebook B. A shared document C. A blackboard D. A phone app ( ) 4. What happened to the group last month? A. They won a math competition. B. They all got good math grades. C. They stopped the study group. D. They met each other in person. ( ) 5. What is a problem for the online study group? A. They can't see each other. B. They often get distracted. C. They don't have enough time. D. They can't share notes. 1. B解析：文中Lisa说“We meet online at 7 pm every day.”，所以他们每天晚上7点见面，答案选B。 2. C解析：“Lisa is in a math study group with 5 students from different schools.”，说明包括Lisa在内一共有6名学生，答案选C。 3. B解析：根据“The group uses a shared document to write down important formulas.”可知，他们用共享文档记录公式，答案选B。 4. B解析：文中提到“Last month, all of them got good grades in the math test.”，即上个月他们数学都取得了好成绩，答案选B。 5. B解析：由“However, they sometimes get distracted by phone calls or messages.”可知，他们有时会分心，答案选B。 （十） Digital Money More and more people in China use digital money. They pay for things with phone apps instead of cash. Mr. Wang, a shop owner, said, "Over 80% of my customers pay with their phones. It's faster than counting cash." Students also use digital money. They send red envelopes to friends on festivals and pay for bus rides. However, some old people find it hard to learn. "I still like using cash," said Grandma Li. "I'm afraid I'll press the wrong button and lose money." To help them, many banks have special classes to teach old people how to use digital money. ( ) 1. What do 80% of Mr. Wang's customers use to pay? A. Cash B. Credit cards C. Phones D. Checks ( ) 2. What do students use digital money for? A. Buying books online B. Sending red envelopes C. Paying for school fees D. All of the above ( ) 3. Why do some old people like cash better? A. They think digital money is slow. B. They are afraid of losing money by mistake. C. They don't have phones. D. They don't have bank accounts. ( ) 4. What do banks do to help old people? A. Give them free phones. B. Teach them in special classes. C. Send them guides by mail. D. Let young people help them. ( ) 5. What is the main idea of the passage? A. How to use digital money. B. People's different opinions on digital money. C. The history of digital money. D. Why digital money is popular. 1.C解析：Mr. Wang说“Over 80% of my customers pay with their phones.”，所以80%的顾客用手机支付，答案选C。 2.B解析：文中提到“Students also use digital money. They send red envelopes to friends on festivals and pay for bus rides.”，选项中只有B符合，答案选B。 3.B解析：Grandma Li说“I'm afraid I'll press the wrong button and lose money.”，即老人担心误操作丢钱，答案选B。 4.B解析：根据“To help them, many banks have special classes to teach old people how to use digital money.”可知，银行通过特别课程教老人，答案选B。 5.B解析：文章分别讲述了店主、学生、老人对数字货币的不同看法，以及银行的做法，主要表达了人们对数字货币的不同观点，答案选B。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题六：第二次月考考试阅读理解专练 （一） By 2070, digital life will be indistinguishable from daily existence. Smart homes will feature AI assistants that anticipate needs, adjusting lighting to match mood cycles and preparing personalized meals based on health data. Wearable tech will monitor vital signs, alerting users to potential health issues before symptoms appear. Delivery drones, equipped with advanced navigation, will zip through smart cities, delivering packages in under 15 minutes even in heavy traffic. Education will undergo a revolution: virtual classrooms will enable students from Tokyo to New York to collaborate on 3D projects, guided by AI tutors that adapt to each learner’s pace. However, concerns about data privacy and declining face-to-face interaction will grow. Experts propose“digital detox zones”in public spaces, encouraging real-world conversations. The key challenge will be maintaining human connection while embracing innovation. （ ）1.What will smart homes do based on health data? A. Adjust lighting B. Monitor vital signs C. Prepare meals D. Alert health issues （ ）2. How long will delivery drones take? A. Over an hour B. Under 15 minutes C. 30 minutes D. 45 minutes （ ）3. What’s the role of AI tutors? A. Teach only one student B. Adapt to each learner C. Deliver packages D. Monitor privacy （ ）4. What is a“digital detox zone”? A. A place for tech innovation B. A space for real conversations C. A classroom for VR learning D. A zone for drones （ ）5. What’s the main challenge of future digital life? A. Lack of technology B. Data privacy and human connection C. Slow delivery D. Expensive AI tutors （二） Margie’s diary entry on 17 May 2157 reveals her daily routine: waking up to a robotic tutor projecting math equations on her bedroom wall. The machine, cold and emotionless, drills her with algorithms while scanning her homework for errors. One afternoon, Tommy bursts into her room, clutching a dusty old book with yellowed pages.“Look! Real paper!”he exclaims. They flip through the pages, marveling at stories of schools where children gathered in noisy classrooms, shared pencils, and laughed with human teachers. Margie imagines the warmth of collective learning, contrasting it with her solitary study sessions.“Why can’t we have real teachers?”she asks her mother.“They’re inefficient,”comes the reply. That night, Margie dreams of a classroom filled with laughter, where a teacher draws on a blackboard and classmates pass notes. She wakes with a longing for connection, wondering if technology has traded humanity for efficiency. （ ）1.How does Margie’s teacher teach? A. With a blackboard B. By projecting equations C. Through group work D. With real books （ ）2. What does Tommy find? A. A robotic tutor B. A dusty old phone C. A real book with paper pages D. A VR headset （ ）3. How does Margie feel about her school? A. Lonely B. Excited C. Inspired D. Proud （ ）4. What does“solitary”mean in paragraph 2? A. Social B. Collective C. Noisy D. Alone （ ）5. What’s the author’s concern? A. Lack of technology in schools B. Decline of human teachers C. Excessive efficiency in education D. Loss of human connection in future schools （三） One day, I was on a bus to go to work. I was sitting in my seat and reading a book. Then, a group of young people got on the bus. They started talking loudly and playing music with their phones. The noise was so loud that I couldn't read my book. I wanted to ask them to be quiet, but I was a little afraid. Just then, an old man stood up and said, “Young people, please keep quiet. There are other people on the bus who want to have a rest.” The young people looked a little embarrassed and turned down the music. After that, the bus became quiet again. I thought the old man was very brave. He followed the rules and also made others follow the rules. We should learn from him. （ ）1. Where was the writer when the young people got on the bus? A. In a car. B. On a bus. C. In a train. D. At home. （ ）2. What were the young people doing on the bus? A. Sleeping. B. Reading books. C. Talking loudly and playing music. D. Singing songs. （ ）3. Why couldn't the writer read the book? A. Because the bus was too crowded. B. Because the young people were too noisy. C. Because the book was too difficult. D. Because he was too tired. （ ）4. Who asked the young people to be quiet? A. The writer. B. A policeman. C. An old man. D. The bus driver. （ ）5. What can we learn from the old man? A. We should be afraid to speak out. B. We should follow the rules and make others follow the rules. C. We should always be quiet on the bus. D. We should not play music on the bus. （四） The question of whether rules should be absolute or flexible has sparked heated debate. On one hand, strict rules provide clear boundaries, ensuring safety and order. For instance, traffic laws preventing drunk driving save countless lives annually. Advocates like legal scholar Professor Chen argue, "Rules are the backbone of society; without them, chaos would prevail." On the other hand, flexibility is crucial in exceptional cases. Consider a doctor rushing a patient to the hospital who runs a red light to save time. While breaking the law, this action aligns with the higher principle of preserving life. Philosopher Dr. Zhang notes, "Ethical rules must sometimes yield to human compassion." This dilemma is further highlighted in online spaces. Social media platforms must balance free speech with rules against hate speech. A 2024 study found that 62% of users support temporary rule relaxations during crises, such as allowing urgent alerts during natural disasters. Ultimately, the best approach may be a hybrid model: core rules for safety, with clear procedures for exceptions. As society evolves, so must its rules, ensuring they remain both just and compassionate. （ ）1.What is Professor Chen’s view on rules? A. They are unnecessary. B. They cause chaos. C. They are the backbone of society. D. They should be flexible. （ ）2. Why did the doctor run the red light? A. To avoid traffic. B. To save a patient. C. To test the law. D. To catch a flight. （ ）3. What does the 2024 study support? A. Strict rules at all times. B. Relaxing rules during crises. C. Banning free speech online. D. No exceptions for any rules. （ ）4. What is a hybrid model of rules? A. All rules are flexible. B. No rules are flexible. C. Core rules with exceptions. D. Only temporary rules. （ ）5. What’s the main purpose of the passage? A. To argue against rules. B. To promote absolute rules. C. To discuss rule flexibility. D. To ignore rule debates. （五） In 2150, society relies heavily on AI to enforce rules. Robotic monitors patrol public spaces, scanning for rule-breakers. For example, in schools, AI tutors instantly detect students talking during exams and issue warnings. While this ensures strict compliance, some worry about the loss of human judgment. Margie, a student in this era, describes her daily routine: "My AI tutor deducts points if I slouch or daydream. It’s efficient, but I miss the days when teachers understood human emotions." Her classmate Tommy agrees, "Once, I was punished for laughing during a video call, even though it was a moment of joy with my grandma." Critics argue that over-reliance on AI rules creates a rigid society. Professor Wu warns, "Machines can’t distinguish between harmless behavior and genuine misconduct." Meanwhile, advocates praise AI for eliminating bias: "AI applies rules equally to everyone," says tech expert Li Wei. As the debate continues, innovators are developing "emotion-aware" AI that learns to recognize context. For instance, a new system ignores minor rule-breaking during emergencies. This hybrid approach aims to preserve order while respecting human complexity. （ ）1.What do robotic monitors do? A. Enforce rules. B. Teach classes. C. Provide emotional support. D. Break rules. （ ）2. Why does Margie miss human teachers? A. AI tutors are too lenient. B. AI lacks human emotion. C. AI tutors are inefficient. D. Human teachers were stricter. （ ）3. What did Tommy’s example show? A. AI rules are flexible. B. AI can misjudge harmless behavior. C. Laughter is banned online. D. AI tutors are perfect. （ ）4. What is Professor Wu’s concern? A. AI is too slow. B. AI lacks bias. C. AI can’t distinguish context. D. AI is too expensive. （ ）5. What’s the solution mentioned? A. Fully automated AI. B. Emotion-aware AI. C. No AI enforcement. D. Human-only monitoring. （六） Online safety is very important in our modern life. We use the internet every day, but we may not know how to stay safe online. First, we should keep our personal information private. Don't post your full name, phone number, address, ID or passport number online. If you have to post some information, make sure only the people you know can see it. Second, use a strong and long password for your online accounts. Don't use words that are easy to guess, like your birthday. And remember to change your password often. Third, be careful with online strangers. Never meet them in real life without your parents' permission. Only chat with trusted friends online. Fourth, think carefully before posting something on social media. Words can sometimes hurt people, and bad - behaving online can have bad results. （ ）1.Why is online safety important? A. Because we use the internet every day. B. Because we don't know how to use the internet. C. Because the internet is very dangerous. D. Because we want to make more friends online. （ ）2.What should we do with our personal information? A. Post it everywhere online. B. Keep it private. C. Share it with everyone. D. Don't worry about it. （ ）3. What kind of password should we use for our online accounts? A. A short and easy - to - remember password. B. A password the same as our birthday. C. A strong and long password. D. A password that we never change. （ ）4. What should we do with online strangers? A. Meet them in real life immediately. B. Chat with them day and night. C. Never meet them in real life without parents' permission. D. Give them all our personal information. （ ）5.What should we do before posting something on social media? A. Just post it without thinking. B. Ask our friends to post it for us. C. Think carefully. D. Post it and then think about it. （七） The digital age has changed our lives in many ways. From shopping online to studying at home, technology has made our lives more convenient and efficient. As a middle school student, I have experienced these changes firsthand. One of the biggest changes is in the way we study. Before the digital age, we had to go to the library to find books for our homework. But now, we can use the Internet to find any information we need. For example, last week, I had to write a report about the history of the Internet. I just searched for “history of the Internet” on Baidu and found hundreds of articles and videos. I also used an online dictionary to look up new words. This saved me a lot of time and made my report more detailed. Another change is in the way we communicate. When I was little, my grandparents lived in the countryside, and we could only talk to them on the phone once a week. But now, we can video call them every day using WeChat. I can show them my homework, tell them about my school life, and even sing songs for them. My grandma says that video calls make her feel like we are living together. Digital technology has brought our family closer. Shopping has also become easier. My mom used to go to the supermarket every weekend to buy food and clothes. But now, she can shop online using Taobao or JD.com. She can compare prices, read reviews, and buy things from all over the country without leaving home. Last month, she bought a beautiful sweater for my grandma from a store in Hangzhou. It was cheaper than the ones in the local mall, and it was delivered to our door in two days. But the digital age also has some disadvantages. Some students spend too much time playing online games or watching videos, which affects their study and health. My cousin used to be a top student, but he became addicted to online games last year. He spent all his free time playing games, and his grades dropped a lot. His parents were very worried, and they had to limit his screen time. In my opinion, the digital age has both advantages and disadvantages. We should make good use of digital technology to improve our lives, but we should also control our screen time and avoid its negative effects. Technology is a tool, and it’s up to us to use it wisely. （ ）1. How has the digital age changed the way we study? A. We have to go to the library more often B. We can use the Internet to find information easily C. We don’t need to do homework anymore D. We can only study at school （ ）2. How does the writer communicate with his grandparents now? A. By writing letters B. By making phone calls once a week C. By video calling every day using WeChat D. By visiting them every weekend （ ）3. Why does the writer’s mom like shopping online? A. Because it’s more expensive B. Because it’s more time-consuming C. Because she can compare prices, read reviews, and buy things without leaving home D. Because she doesn’t like going to the supermarket （ ）4. What disadvantage of the digital age is mentioned in the article? A. Online shopping is too slow B. Video calls are not clear C. Some students spend too much time on online games or videos, affecting study and health D. The Internet is not safe （ ）5. What is the writer’s opinion about the digital age? A. It has only advantages B. It has only disadvantages C. We should use digital technology wisely D. We should not use digital technology at all （八） Ten years ago, my parents used to take photos with a film camera. They had to wait for the photos to be developed, and if the photos were blurry, they couldn’t do anything about it. But now, we use smartphones to take photos. We can take hundreds of photos a day, delete the bad ones, and share them with friends and family instantly. This is just one of the many changes that the digital age has brought to our lives. Another big change is in the way we watch movies and TV shows. When I was little, we only had a few TV channels, and we had to watch shows at a fixed time. But now, we can use streaming services like iQiyi and Tencent Video to watch any movie or TV show we want at any time. Last weekend, I watched the movie The Wandering Earth on iQiyi. I could pause the movie when I wanted to eat snacks, and I could even watch it again if I missed a part. It was much more convenient than watching TV. The digital age has also changed the way we learn English. When I was in primary school, I used to learn English by reading textbooks and listening to tapes. But now, I use English learning apps like Duolingo and BaiCiZhan. These apps have fun games and exercises that make learning English more interesting. I can practice speaking English with AI tutors, and I can listen to English songs and watch English cartoons to improve my listening skills. My English grade has improved a lot since I started using these apps. But digital technology also brings some challenges. For example, privacy is a big issue. When we use social media or shopping apps, our personal information may be stolen by hackers. Last year, my dad’s phone was hacked, and his bank information was stolen. He had to spend a lot of time dealing with the problem. Another challenge is that people are becoming more dependent on technology. Some people can’t even find their way without using GPS, and some people forget how to write Chinese characters because they always use their phones to type. In conclusion, the digital age has changed our lives in both positive and negative ways. It has made our lives more convenient and interesting, but it also brings challenges like privacy issues and over-dependence. We should embrace the changes brought by technology, but we should also be aware of its risks and use it responsibly. （ ）1. How did the writer’s parents take photos ten years ago? A. With a smartphone B. With a film camera C. With a digital camera D. They didn’t take photos （ ）2. What streaming services does the writer use to watch movies and TV shows? A. Baidu and Google B. Taobao and JD.com C. iQiyi and Tencent Video D. WeChat and QQ （ ）3. How does the writer learn English now? A. By reading textbooks and listening to tapes B. By using English learning apps like Duolingo and BaiCiZhan C. By attending English classes every day D. By talking to foreign teachers every weekend （ ）4. What challenge of the digital age is mentioned in the article? A. Streaming services are too expensive B. Smartphones are not easy to use C. Privacy issues and over-dependence on technology D. English learning apps are not useful （ ）5. What should we do in the digital age according to the writer? A. Reject all digital technology B. Embrace the changes and use technology responsibly C. Spend all our time using digital technology D. Ignore the risks of digital technology （九） Online Study Groups During the summer holiday, many students join online study groups. They use video calls to discuss lessons and share notes. Lisa is in a math study group with 5 students from different schools. "We meet online at 7 pm every day," she said. "We solve problems together and explain difficult parts. It's better than studying alone." The group uses a shared document to write down important formulas. Last month, all of them got good grades in the math test. However, they sometimes get distracted by phone calls or messages. ( ) 1. When do Lisa's study group meet? A. At 7 am every day B. At 7 pm every day C. On weekends D. On weekdays ( ) 2. How many students are in Lisa's study group? A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 7 ( ) 3. What do they use to write down formulas? A. A notebook B. A shared document C. A blackboard D. A phone app ( ) 4. What happened to the group last month? A. They won a math competition. B. They all got good math grades. C. They stopped the study group. D. They met each other in person. ( ) 5. What is a problem for the online study group? A. They can't see each other. B. They often get distracted. C. They don't have enough time. D. They can't share notes. （十） Digital Money More and more people in China use digital money. They pay for things with phone apps instead of cash. Mr. Wang, a shop owner, said, "Over 80% of my customers pay with their phones. It's faster than counting cash." Students also use digital money. They send red envelopes to friends on festivals and pay for bus rides. However, some old people find it hard to learn. "I still like using cash," said Grandma Li. "I'm afraid I'll press the wrong button and lose money." To help them, many banks have special classes to teach old people how to use digital money. ( ) 1. What do 80% of Mr. Wang's customers use to pay? A. Cash B. Credit cards C. Phones D. Checks ( ) 2. What do students use digital money for? A. Buying books online B. Sending red envelopes C. Paying for school fees D. All of the above ( ) 3. Why do some old people like cash better? A. They think digital money is slow. B. They are afraid of losing money by mistake. C. They don't have phones. D. They don't have bank accounts. ( ) 4. What do banks do to help old people? A. Give them free phones. B. Teach them in special classes. C. Send them guides by mail. D. Let young people help them. ( ) 5. What is the main idea of the passage? A. How to use digital money. B. People's different opinions on digital money. C. The history of digital money. D. Why digital money is popular. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $