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[课时通关精练(二十)]
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Ⅰ.阅读理解(共12小题,每小题2.5分,共30分)
A
(2025·湖南省衡阳市衡阳四中高三上期中)
The 2010s brought no shortage of miraculous technologies, from tablet computers to 4G mobile Internet.But these had surprisingly little effect on the economy.During that decade, productivity growth in the developed countries averaged a miserable (少得可怜的) 1% a year, holding down average wages.Innovative firms embraced new tech, but many less adventurous ones did not bother.The experience showed that technological breakthroughs and improvements in average living standards do not always go hand in hand.
Generative AI, its developers say, will be different.Not since the invention of the Internet has a new technology so captured the public imagination.The technology is consumerfriendly: within days of its release to the public, ChatGPT, the most famous AI chatbot, had millions of users.It is easy to see how this innovation could improve all types of work at all types of firms, from increasing the accuracy of doctors' diagnoses to helping programmers write software code more efficiently.
With that said, for AI to truly spread out in the economy, it needs to make its mark beyond the most innovative companies.And this will take time.Although the Internet began to be used by some companies in the early 1990s, it was not until the late 2000s that twothirds of American businesses had a website.About 70 of the world's largest firms still show no interest in AI, according to our analysis.Some evidence even suggests that usage of ChatGPT and its competitors is falling—perhaps as people have tried it out, and then decided it is not for them.
Indeed, even the most powerful technologies take time to be adopted, because companies tend to use a mix of software and services, some of which may be years or even decades old.Replacing outdated systems can be costly and complicated.Moreover, in many industries either run or heavily regulated by the government, such as healthcare, education and construction, bosses and trade unions often resist the application of new technology, worried that it will lead to job losses.In time AI could well transform how people live their lives and do their jobs.But the road to widespread usage, and any resulting productivity boom, will be a long one.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人工智能的潜能以及存在的一些挑战。
1.What is Paragraph 1 mainly about?
A.Whether economic growth follows new technologies.
B.Why the 2010s is a productive decade.
C.How productivity affects average wages.
D.What innovative companies care for.
A 主旨大意题。根据第一段可知,第一段主要谈论新技术的诞生是否一定会导致经济增长。故选A。
2.What does the author want to indicate by mentioning ChatGPT in Paragraph 2?
A.AI's public imagination.
B.AI's huge potential.
C.AI's healthy profits.
D.Consumers' enthusiasm.
B 推理判断题。根据第二段可推知,作者在第二段提到ChatGPT是想说明人工智能的巨大潜力。故选B。
3.What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?
A.Big firms are less motivated to adopt new tech.
B.Websites were uncommon in the early 2000s.
C.ChatGPT is falling behind its competitors.
D.More efforts are needed to advocate AI.
D 推理判断题。根据第三段“With that said, ... will take time.”可推知,推广人工智能还需要付出更多的努力。故选D。
4.Which word best describes the author's attitude towards the future of AI?
A.Hopeful. B.Worried.
C.Cautious. D.Pessimistic.
C 推理判断题。根据第四段“Indeed, even the most powerful technologies ... even decades old.”和“In time AI ... a long one.”可推知,作者对人工智能的未来持谨慎态度。故选C。
B
The rise of the machines was always going to come at a cost, as each wave of technology destroys what has been put in place.The fast pace of technological development in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI) and robots is causing massive changes in the finance industry.
The effect is already being felt on Wall Street, where there have been farreaching and significant changes.Many investment banks and big institutions (机构), in order to cut costs and meanwhile increase the amount of work, use AI to take on financial tasks usually done by humans, such as wealth management, operations, risk management and trading, where robots carry out 50% to 60% of market trades, according to CNN.
The preference for technology over human traders results from the inability of the vast majority of traders to act consistently reasonably when they're trading.Often, people fail to control themselves, allowing emotions to get in the way of their thoughts and actions.Machines don't suffer from these psychological issues when a major trading decision is being made.This is because they remove emotions from shortterm trading activity, allowing for a more objective approach to trading.
Artificial intelligence and robotics are fast advancing in the investment sector, where their unbelievable ability to learn and think will eventually make them the most advanced and complex investment systems capable of helping corporations to make more effective choices.Activities such as calculations based on structured data and other repetitive support tasks are wellsuited for robots.
While AI is probably the most powerful technology today, its ability to perform complex tasks is limited.Trading machines can only learn historical data and trade patterns.However, stock market behaviour changes all the time and computers can be less skilled in the face of unexpected market performance.Humans can easily adjust themselves to these changes.Getting the robots to do the same, however, will require changing their algorithms (算法), which can be too expensive and timeconsuming.For this reason, humans will always be a step ahead and remain useful.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了人工智能执行复杂任务的能力是有限的,而人类则可以轻松调整自身,以适应市场变化。
5.Why do many institutions use AI to replace human employees?
A.To show a preference for new technology.
B.To promote working productivity.
C.To expand the application of AI.
D.To increase the safety of work.
B 细节理解题。根据第二段第二句中的“Many investment banks ... done by humans”可知,许多机构使用人工智能来代替人类雇员是为了提高工作效率。故选B。
6.What advantage do machines have over humans?
A.They are hardly disturbed by moods.
B.They can make subjective decisions.
C.They are far more loyal to their jobs.
D.They can perform complex tasks.
A 细节理解题。根据第三段最后两句可知,在作出重大交易决定时,机器不会受这些心理问题的困扰,因为它们消除了短期交易活动中的情绪干扰,使交易方式更客观。据此可知,和人类相比,机器几乎不会被情绪干扰。故选A。
7.Which of the following can best describe the underlined word “structured” in Paragraph 4?
A.Advanced in a pattern. B.Repeated in a task.
C.Complicated in data. D.Fixed in a system.
D 词义猜测题。由该句中的and other repetitive support tasks、动词structure的含义“使形成体系,系统安排”,并结合常识可推知,此处表示系统安排的数据。故选D。
8.What will happen in the future according to the last paragraph?
A.There will be an obvious rise in skilled workers.
B.AI can create allaround profits at a little cost.
C.Humans still have a place in the job market.
D.Robots shall replace man at high speed.
C 推理判断题。根据最后一段最后两句可知,让机器人适应股市行为变化需要改变它们的算法,这样成本太高并且费时;因为这个原因,人类将永远领先一步。据此可以推断,人类在就业市场上仍然有一席之地。故选C。
C
(2025·江苏省盐城市建湖二中高三下三模)
Virtual Reality (VR) is an exciting new tool for mental health professionals, offering a unique opportunity to treat a range of mental health disorders in a safe and supportive environment.VR can provide users with an immersive (沉浸式的) experience that allows them to face their fears and anxieties, practise coping skills, and receive feedback in a controlled environment.However, the use of VR for mental health is not limited to therapy (治疗) sessions with professionals.
In recent years, virtual worlds have emerged as a space where people with mental health issues can connect with others and find a sense of community.One such platform is Inner World, where anonymous (匿名的) users can openly discuss their mental health challenges with others.The platform offers a supportive and nonjudgmental space for users to work through their emotional struggles.
Duncan Martinez is one Inner World user who has found comfort in this platform.He has struggled with mental health issues throughout his life, and while he has tried traditional therapy, he found it too expensive to maintain.However, Inner World offers an alternative, providing a safe and supportive community where he can share his feelings and connect with others who understand his struggles.
The anonymous communication and the gamelike environment are particularly appealing to male users, who are often underserved in traditional mental health services.According to Noelle Robinson, the founder and CEO of Inner World, around 70% of Inner World users identify as male.By creating a virtual environment that feels like a game, Inner World is helping to meet people where they are and provide them with the support they need.
The Inner World platform is still in its early stage, but it holds a great deal of promise for the future of mental health care.As VR technology continues to develop, we can expect to see more platforms like Inner World emerge, offering new ways to help people struggling with mental health challenges.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了虚拟现实在心理健康领域的应用益处,及Inner World平台的特点与发展前景。
9.What is the main advantage of VR according to the passage?
A.It simplifies the treatment of disease.
B.It has become more available than before.
C.It allows users to communicate anonymously.
D.It offers a sense of safety to discuss mental issues.
D 细节理解题。根据第一段中“VR can provide ... in a controlled environment.”可知,虚拟现实的主要优势是能让用户在安全的环境中讨论心理问题。故选D。
10.How does Duncan Martinez find Inner World?
A.It is more affordable than traditional therapy.
B.It can provide him with a gaming experience.
C.It allows him to avoid expressing his feelings.
D.It can replace all other forms of mental health care.
A 细节理解题。根据第三段可知,邓肯·马丁内斯认为Inner World比传统疗法更实惠。故选A。
11.What can be inferred about the Inner World platform from the passage?
A.It has been widely adopted in the world.
B.It is specifically designed for male users.
C.It is a promising platform for mental health support.
D.It is a specialised platform for the professionals.
C 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“The Inner World platform ... mental health care.”可知,Inner World平台是一个有前景的心理健康支持平台。故选C。
12.What is the main purpose of the passage?
A.To explain how VR technology works.
B.To criticise traditional mental health services.
C.To introduce the benefits of VR and Inner World.
D.To promote the use of VR in traditional therapy.
C 推理判断题。通读全文,尤其是第一段中“VR can provide ... in a controlled environment.”和第三段中“He has struggled ... who understand his struggles.”可知,文章的主要目的是介绍虚拟现实技术的益处以及Inner World的优势。故选C。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五(共5小题,每小题2.5分,共12.5分)
(2025·河南省郑州市高三第三次质检)
Home Is Where the “Smart” Is
When you come back home on a hot summer night, you find that the lights are already on, the air conditioner has been working for 30 minutes to cool the room, and the rice you prepared this morning has been cooked just before you arrive ... 1( ) A smart home is a home where users can remotely control devices from anywhere with an internet connection using a mobile phone or other networked devices.
There are countless kinds of smart home products, from heating to lighting to entertainment and security.Heating products may be equipped with temperature or humidity sensors (湿度传感器) that automatically turn on or off when required.2( )
These home devices are really “smart”, as they have selflearning abilities.3( ) As for smart home lighting controls, they help homeowners reduce electricity use and save energyrelated costs.Some home automation systems even alert (向……报警) the homeowner if they detect any motion in the home when they're away, while others can call the police or the fire department in case of danger.
4( ) Paul Boag, a user experience consultant from the UK, wrote on his blog that smart home devices are usually advertised as easy enough to fix by yourself.But this doesn't seem to always be the case.For example, although Boag's wife used to be a professional engineer, fitting the smart home light switches is a huge challenge even for her.
Boag also mentioned that apps associated with these smart home devices are always disappointing.5( ) And what's worse, every device has its own app, leading to a large number of apps for consumers to deal with.
A.Some apps are not well designed as expected.
B.This is the convenience that a smart home can bring.
C.However, there are still a few issues with smart homes.
D.They can learn the homeowner's schedules and make adjustments.
E.Users can also set lights to change based on sunrise or sunset times.
F.Smart home products are becoming more popular among different people.
G.Such scenes show how smart homes can predict your arrival time precisely.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了智能家居带来的便利,以及它的缺点。
1.B 根据空前可知,空前用具体的例子介绍了一个智能家居所带来的便利,故B项“这就是智能家居带来的便利”总结上文,符合语境。故选B。
2.E 根据空前可知,本段首句提到了从供暖到照明的智能家居,且空前具体介绍了供暖产品,故此处应详细介绍照明,故E项“用户还可以根据日出或日落时间设置灯光”具体介绍智能家居的照明系统,符合语境。故选E。
3.D 根据空后可知,空后用具体例子说明了智能家居对房主的帮助,根据房主的日程安排,做出相应的调整,帮助减少用电量,在房主不在家时,帮助房主检测家里的安全等。故D项“它们可以了解房主的日程安排并做出调整”符合语境,故选D。
4.C 根据空后可知,本段主要介绍智能家居不像宣传的那样容易修理,故本段介绍的是智能家居存在的问题,故C项“然而,智能家居也存在一些问题”放在本段句首,总结本段内容,符合语境。故选C。
5.A 根据空前可知,空前提到与这些智能家居设备相关的应用程序总是让人失望,故此空应具体介绍如何令人失望,故A项“有些应用程序的设计不如预期”具体说明应用程序的设计不如预期,因此总是让人失望,符合语境。故选A。
Ⅲ.语法填空(共10个空,每空1.5分,共15分)
Walking into the Palace Museum, visitors can see an architectural complex with many characteristics of Chinese culture.But 1 can't be seen is the science and technology behind it.The Palace Museum combines traditional restoration techniques with modern science and technology, thus 2 (enhance) its capacity for cultural exhibition, communication, tourism services and heritage protection.
The Palace Museum,3 (equip) with a cultural heritage protection and research team, has developed and integrated 14 types of special monitoring devices 4 independent intellectual property rights (IPR).The 5 (history) risk data is used to develop a safety risk assessment index system, risk judgement and early warning systems, and preventive measures.With the introduction of AI, big data and cloud computing, the museum has also established a unique monitoring and response system and 6 emergency platform for immovable cultural relics.
Additionally,digital technologies 7 (apply) by the Palace Museum to protect cultural relics.It has introduced 1.86 million pieces of cultural relic information, 850,000 pieces/sets of images,1,500 threedimensional models and highprecision panoramic images (全景图) of all open areas, bringing cultural resources to life and offering 8 (good) digital services for Internet users.The Palace Museum is 9 (true) an amazing example of applying the 10 (combine) of modern and traditional technologies to the restoration and preservation of more of the cultural relics.
【语篇解读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了故宫将传统修复技术与现代科学技术相结合,进而提升了其在文化展示、交流、旅游服务和遗产保护的能力。
1.what 考查名词性从句。空处引导主语从句,作主语,指代事物,应用连接代词what。故填what。
2.enhancing 考查非谓语动词。空处为非谓语动词,表自然而然的结果,用现在分词作结果状语。故填enhancing。
3.equipped 考查非谓语动词。空处为非谓语动词,The Palace Museum与equip为逻辑上的动宾关系,所以用过去分词。故填equipped。
4.with 考查介词。根据句意可知,表示“有”,用介词with。故填with。
5.historical 考查词性转换。表示“(有关)历史的”用形容词historical修饰名词。故填historical。
6.an 考查冠词。platform为可数名词,泛指“一个应急平台”,且emergency的发音以元音音素开头。故填an。
7.have been applied 考查时态、语态和主谓一致。表示过去对现在造成的影响,用现在完成时,主语与谓语为被动关系,应用被动语态。又因主语为digital technologies表复数概念,谓语动词应用复数形式。故填have been applied。
8.better 考查比较等级。根据句意可知,表示“更好的”,用形容词比较级better。故填better。
9.truly 考查词性转换。修饰谓语动词应用副词。故填truly。
10.combination 考查词性转换。apply后接名词作宾语,combination“结合”为抽象概念,不可数。故填combination。
障碍词汇
A篇
miraculous adj.神奇的;不可思议的 tablet n.平板电脑 adventurous adj.敢于冒险的;有进取心的 generative adj.生成性的
B篇
intelligence n.智能;智力 investment n.投资 management n.管理;经营 consistently adv.一贯地;始终如一地
C篇
disorder n.障碍;紊乱 emerge vi.出现;兴起 maintain vt.维持;保持
七选五
remotely adv.远程地 sensor n.传感器 automatically adv.自动地 consultant n.顾问 associate vt.& vi.关联;联系
熟词生义
A篇
run vt.& vi.跑;运行(机器等)(常用义)→(文章义)vt.管理;运营
B篇
place n.地方;位置(常用义)→(文章义)n.(已建立的)制度、体系或安排
C篇
promise n.承诺;诺言(常用义)→(文章义)n.前景;潜力
词缀变形
A篇
innovation n.创新;创造→innovate vt.& vi.引入(新事物、思想或方法);创新;改革→innovative adj.引进新思想的;采用新方法的;革新的;创新的 economy n.经济;节约→economic adj.经济(上)的;经济学的;合算的→economical adj.经济的;实惠的;节俭的;省钱的→economically adv.在经济上;节俭地;实惠地→economise vi.节省;节约→economist n.经济学家
B篇
investment n.投资额;投资;(时间、精力的)投入→invest vt.& vi.投资→investor n.投资人 preference n.爱好;偏爱→prefer vt.较喜欢→preferable adj.较适合的;更可取的→preferably adv.较适合地;最好是→preferential adj.优先的;优待的
C篇
alternative n.可供选择的事物 adj.可供替代的;非传统的→alternatively adv.要不,或者 appeal n.吸引力;呼吁;上诉;请求→appealing adj.有吸引力的;恳求的→unappealing adj.无吸引力的
核心词块
A篇
go hand in hand密切相关;相辅相成;同步进行 make its mark留下印记;产生影响;取得成就 productivity boom生产力激增;生产率大幅提升
B篇
come at a cost付出代价;有负面影响 get in the way of妨碍;阻碍 a step ahead领先一步;更先进
C篇
immersive experience沉浸式体验 work through逐步解决;克服 hold promise (for) (对……)有潜力;有前景
七选五
remotely control远程控制 be equipped with配备有;装有 reduce electricity use减少用电
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