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Section Ⅰ “Reading”的课文习读环节
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Ⅰ.阅读理解
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In a typical day of your life, as you perform your morning routine, which includes making coffee and controlling the heating system, and even during your journey to work, there is a similar theme — your engagement with AI devices.The items have turned into more than just lifeless objects.Here are three trends that are expected to make this year an important one:
Trend 1: AI Pins
AI Pins are wearable devices that bring the power of artificial intelligence closer to you.These tiny devices can be attached to your clothing or other surfaces, offering an interactive AI experience.They combine hardware and software, including cameras, depth sensors (传感器), motion sensors, and built-in speakers.The absence of a traditional screen promotes some creative functions.
Trend 2: Robots for Elderly Care
At present, elderly care has gained significant attention.Care robots mainly provide physical assistance and company.The goal now is to change these robots from supportive roles to well-developed caregivers, capable of more various responsibilities.
Trend 3: Smart Doorbells
Smart doorbells have changed how we think about keeping our homes safe, which also greatly improve convenience of modern homes.Let's look closer at the challenges, benefits, and the future of this trend.One of the main problems is the growing concern over privacy.Users are increasingly worried about the potential misapplication of information collected by these devices.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了今年人工智能设备的三大发展趋势。
1.What can people do with AI Pins?
A.Take photos. B.Ensure home safety.
C.Care seniors. D.Replace mobile phones.
解析:选A 细节理解题。根据Trend 1: AI Pins部分中的“They combine hardware and software, including cameras, depth sensors, motion sensors, and built-in speakers.”可知,AI Pins可以拍照。
2.What is the challenge of smart doorbells?
A.High cost. B.Inconvenience.
C.Misuse of data. D.No screen.
解析:选C 细节理解题。根据Trend 3: Smart Doorbells部分中的“Users are increasingly worried about the potential misapplication of information collected by these devices.”可知,智能门铃的问题是数据会被滥用。
3.Where is the text taken from?
A.An ad website. B.A news article.
C.A research paper. D.A textbook.
解析:选B 文章出处题。通读全文,尤其是第一段可知,文章对今年人工智能设备的发展趋势进行了概述,再结合文中对AI Pins、老年护理机器人和智能门铃的详细描述,可推出本文应出自一篇新闻报道。
B
Max Du won the Canada-Wide Science Fair.His project is a drone (无人机) to save people who go into cardiac (心脏的) arrest.Max got the inspiration during holiday break last year.“I got a toy drone from my parents, but I couldn't fly it because it is snowy.” Max said.“So I played with it at home, and it got me thinking how a drone could be used as an indoor robot that could help people.”
About 35,000 people have cardiac arrests in Canada each year.Most of those happen outside of a hospital, of whom fewer than 10 percent survive.Max believed a drone could offer faster support and life-saving medicine, but he had to build it himself to know for sure.
Testing his drone took about six months.Max's parents had to deal with their son's constantly flying and crashing in the home.Every time Max would create an exciting innovation, such as an extendable arm, it would add extra weight to his drone, causing it to break apart.Then Max would have to buy all new parts.Max tested using more lightweight materials until his design was more balanced.
Through trial and error, the 14-year-old boy finally got it right.His drone can open a door handle, fly in the air and then land softly on the ground.A new extendable arm can be released to administer a shot or hand a patient life-saving medicine.A built-in camera could directly conference with an emergency response team whose members could monitor the patient remotely.
Max plans on applying for a patent so he can make connections in the health-care industry to get it made for real.He's spent his summer learning about artificial intelligence at California's Stanford University as one of 32 kids selected worldwide.He'll head next to the University of Pennsylvania to take a college-level robotics class before returning to high school in September.
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一位14岁的少年设计用于救助心脏病人的无人机并因此获奖的故事。
4.Why did Max Du design a drone by himself?
A.He had sympathy for those with heart attacks.
B.He had nothing to do in holidays.
C.He wanted to use it to help his parents.
D.He tried to make it fly in the snow.
解析:选A 细节理解题。根据第一段中Max所说的话及第二段中的“Max believed a drone could offer faster support and life-saving medicine, but he had to build it himself to know for sure.”可知,他的无人机是用来帮助心脏骤停的病人的,表明他很同情患有心脏病的人。
5.What can we learn from paragraphs 2 and 3?
A.Most of the people with cardiac arrests in Canada can survive.
B.Max's parents were unwilling to help during his drone design.
C.It's very important to control the balance of the drone.
D.Max's design of the extendable arm is very smooth.
解析:选C 推理判断题。根据第三段最后三句可知,可伸展的机械臂会给无人机增加额外的重量导致它四分五裂。Max需要使用更轻的材料使他的设计更加平衡。由此可知,控制无人机的平衡是很重要的。
6.What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about?
A.The instructions for using the drone.
B.The reason for applying for a patent.
C.The process of Max's success.
D.The functions of the new drone.
解析:选D 段落大意题。通读第四段可知,本段的主要部分,即第二句到第四句都介绍了Max的无人机的功能。因此本段主要是关于无人机的功能。
7.Which of the following can best describe Max?
A.Considerate and brave.
B.Talented and creative.
C.Clever and honest.
D.Helpful and loyal.
解析:选B 推理判断题。根据全文可知,Max自己设计救助心脏病人的无人机表明他很有创造力;最后一段说明Max在人工智能方面很有天赋。故B项“有天赋并具有创造力”符合题意。
C
The rapid development of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) has been influencing education at all levels, from primary and secondary to higher education.
Countries around the world are trying to find better ways to use AI in education, so as to make education more accessible, efficient and flexible.China has become a leader in the application of AI in education and training by developing smart learning systems and stepping up research on AI.
An important area of research is the possible use of AI to promote language learning.AI can help teachers to tailor resources for learners, producing their specific resources according to individual learners' needs and improve students' performance.Researchers from Beijing Normal University explored how an automatic resource generation system can help in teaching Chinese as a second language in schools.
The researchers developed a model to use AI to ensure the resources meet learners' needs, with studies showing the use of the teaching-learning model improved students' performance.Students who were taught lessons using the model more actively participated in the course.
In addition to teaching languages, AI can also be used to help students of all ages to learn about different cultures.Researchers from Beijing Foreign Studies University, and some other foreign universities have been exploring ways to use AI to help students from different countries learn from each other and know about each other's cultures while sitting in the comfort of their homes.
With the development of machine learning, AI has the potential to change education if designed and applied properly.AI applications should be designed in a way that they benefit learners and educators.For that purpose, rules for learners, teachers and other staff in educational organizations should be in place.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了人工智能对教育的重要作用。
8.Why are countries exploring the use of AI in education?
A.To become a leader in education.
B.To improve the education system.
C.To develop smart learning system.
D.To advance the use of AI in research.
解析:选B 细节理解题。根据第二段第一句可知,各国在教育领域探索人工智能的运用是为了优化教育体系。
9.What does the underlined word “tailor” in paragraph 3 mean?
A.Apply widely. B.Buy cheaply.
C.Process carefully. D.Design specially.
解析:选D 词义猜测题。画线词后半句提到,根据每个学习者的需求生成特定的资源,即为学习者量身定制学习资源。故tailor意为“根据特定需要制作”,与D项“特别设计”意思相近。
10.What does the author suggest in the last paragraph?
A.Making proper rules.
B.Inventing smart systems.
C.Conducting more researches.
D.Learning different cultures.
解析:选A 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“For that purpose, rules for learners, teachers and other staff in educational organizations should be in place.”可知,作者建议要制定合适的规则。
11.What is the text mainly about?
A.The rapid development of AI.
B.AI application in language teaching.
C.Possible uses of AI in education.
D.The development of machine learning.
解析:选C 主旨大意题。根据第一段及第三、四、五段的首句可知,本文主要讲述了人工智能对教育的重要作用,并具体介绍了人工智能的使用。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Some Ways You Can Use AI
How great would it be to have robot assistants (助手) like the ones from our favorite cartoons and sci-fi shows? __12__ They offer everyday uses for just about everyone.Here are a few:
Manage your mailbox.
AI can sort through your emails in a flash, identify important messages and even make responses on your behalf.__13__ Besides, if you have too many messages, AI can help clear unnecessary ones, keeping your workspace tidy.
Give academic (学术上的) help.
Firstly, some AI apps can help students with math problems and other homework.AI won't do their homework for students.__14__ Furthermore, AI offers personalized learning experiences according to each student's needs.Lastly, AI provides feedback (反馈), helping students find out and correct their mistakes immediately.With the power of AI, students can take charge of their learning journey and achieve academic success.
Take notes.
AI can also take notes and record them for you.__15__ For example, when you're talking with a doctor, or discussing loved ones' last wishes.You can use it in person, over the phone or via video, and when AI is done with its job, you can share the notes with others.
__16__
Is your home ready for a refresh? Try something like: “You are an indoor designer.Please provide me with 10 ideas for my bathroom that make use of natural wood.” The more details you provide, the better the results will be.
A.Get design ideas.
B.Make you a designer.
C.We have got four ways to use AI.
D.Well, AI chatbots are getting us there.
E.You can check them before they're sent if you'd like.
F.It is convenient for difficult conversations or ones that require your full attention.
G.However, it can explain concepts (概念) and walk them through a math solution.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人工智能在生活中的应用。
12.选D 上文表达了希望能拥有机器人助手,D项“嗯,人工智能聊天机器人正在把我们带到那里”承接上文,符合语境。其中的“getting us there”指的是上文提到的“have robot assistants like the ones from our favorite cartoons and sci-fi shows”。
13.选E 上文提到,人工智能可以在瞬间帮你整理好邮件,识别重要信息,甚至代表你作出回应。故E项“如果愿意,你可以在发送之前检查一下”承接上文,符合语境。其中的“them”代指上文提到的“your emails”。
14.选G 上文介绍了人工智能在作业方面的应用,提到它不会为学生做作业。G项“然而,它可以解释概念,并通过数学解决方案来指导他们”和上文构成转折关系,符合语境。
15.选F 根据上文可知,这里讲人工智能可以帮你记笔记,F项“对于比较复杂的对话或需要你全神贯注的对话来说,这是很方便的”符合语境,介绍了AI帮你记笔记的好处。
16.选A 下文介绍了AI在家庭装修时可以帮着提供设计思路,故A项“获得设计理念”能概括本段内容。
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