Topic 12 Technological Development 2026年暑假英语初升高衔接（全国通用）

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TOPIC 12 Technological Development 话题：科技发展 涉及教材： 人教版：选择性必修一  Unit 2 Looking into the future 北师版：必修二  Unit 4 Information technology 北师版：选择性必修三  Unit 9 Human biology 外研版：必修三  Unit 3 The world of science 外研版：选择性必修二  Unit 3 Times change! 外研版：选择性必修三  Unit 4 A glimpse of the future 译林版：选择性必修二  Unit 1 The mass media 译林版：选择性必修二Unit 4 Living with technology 考察语篇形式： [2025·新课标I卷] 阅读D（微塑料污染的科技相关说明）） [2024·浙江1月考] 阅读D (“棉花糖实验”) [2024·全国甲卷] 书面表达 (中国交通发展) [2023·浙江1月考] 阅读C (软件程序) [2022·浙江6月考] 语法填空 (让盲人欣赏艺术画作) [2022·新高考全国II卷] 阅读C (短信分析器技术) [2022·全国乙卷] 阅读C (无人机的发展) Preview: Getting to Know Thematic Words & Phrases Before Reading&Lead-in Q1: What does it mean when we say that something such as a phone is "smart"? Q2: What do you think a 'smart" house can do that other houses cannot? While Reading 译林版：选择性必修二Unit 4 Living with technology Artificial intelligence: friendly or frightening? Imagine waking up one morning with the option of staying in bed and pressing a button to send a robot to do all the work for you. How cool that would be! It may seem like building castles in the air, but given the rate at which artificial intelligence, or AI, is being developed, in the future such dreams may actually come true. At the basic level, artificial intelligence is a branch of computer science that aims to develop intelligent machines. One of the essential aims of AI is to develop computer intelligence capable of learning from experience, adjusting to new inputs and performing tasks like humans. To achieve this aim, many approaches to creating true AI have been put forward, including “deep learning”, which enables a machine to improve its own performance by learning from the results of its previous actions. Deep-learning AI has the capacity to analyse massive amounts of data through multiple layers, imitating the complex networks of the human brain. The dream of AI has been around for centuries, and the development of computers since the 1940s has finally made it a reality. Years before the term “artificial intelligence” was coined in the mid-1950s, the theory had been explored by Alan Turing, one of the pioneers in the field of computer science. However, for a long time, AI technology developed very slowly. A major breakthrough in AI came in 1997, when Deep Blue, a chess-playing computer, beat the world chess champion Garry Kasparov. Then in 2017, a computer program named AlphaGo defeated Ke Jie, arguably the best human Go player, which demonstrated a significant advance in deep-learning AI systems. Nowadays, AI is already being applied in many fields: finance, health care, natural language processing and art, to name but a few. From autonomous vehicles to domestic robots, from recommendation systems to computers writing novels, AI has an unlimited number of applications. Ordinary people are now using AI to get instant translations of text in foreign languages, and machines can recognize fingerprints and even faces. In short, this technology is transforming the way we live. It is clear that we are at a turning point in history. With machines like AlphaGo now capable of thinking and learning from their mistakes, we are getting closer to the dividing line between humans and machines. The question is, where will all this lead? While AI enthusiasts promise us a bright future where intelligent robots will be working to our advantage, these undoubted benefits also bring concerns and fears. Could machines really develop human-like intelligence? And what would happen if they did? Would thinking machines work alongside humans or threaten the existence of humans? How would they be punished if they committed crimes or even murdered humans? As we become more and more dependent on computers, some scientists are urging us to think about the dangers posed by the advances in AI. Stephen Hawking, for example, warned, “The development of full artificial intelligence could spell the end of the human race.” Apparently, such warnings demand our attention. We need to make sure that we will not fall victim to AI. We may still think it would be fantastic to relax all day and allow autonomous machines to do all the work for us—but perhaps we should not be too greedy and rather be careful what we wish for! After Reading Understanding the text—A (Read the speech transcript and find the topic sentence for each paragraph.) Paragraph Main Idea Para 1 A. AI is now used in many fields and by common people. Para 2 B. We should take warnings seriously and not ask for too much. Para 3 C. AI has had some big moments in its history, like beating chess champions. Para 4 D. AI can bring great help, but it may also bring dangers to humans. Para 5 E. AI wants to make machines that can think and learn from experience. Para 6 F. The dream of having robots work for us may really happen in the future. 【答案】 Para 1 – F Para 2 – E Para 3 – C Para 4 – A Para 5 – D Para 6 – B Understanding the text—B （Read the magazine article and complete the blank.） Section Key Points Core Definition & Learning Mechanism – AI is a branch of (1) __________. – Its goal is to perform tasks like (2) __________. – “Deep learning” helps machines improve by learning from past (3) __________. – It analyses data through multiple layers, imitating the (4) __________. Historical Development – The theory was first explored by pioneer (5) __________. – In 1997, (6) __________ beat the world chess champion. – In 2017, AlphaGo’s victory showed a major advance in (7) __________ systems. Wide Applications Today – AI is used in finance, healthcare, and even the field of (8) __________. – Ordinary people use it to get instant translations and recognize (9) __________. – It also appears in (10) __________ vehicles and domestic robots. Risks and Our Attitude – Along with benefits, people fear that machines might (11) __________ humans. – Scientists like Stephen Hawking have given serious (12) __________. – We should not be too greedy; instead, we must stay careful. 【答案】computer science humans actions human brain Alan Turing Deep Blue deep-learning art faces autonomous threaten warnings Understanding the text—C Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words in the box. apparently analyse urge to name but a few pose warning network fall victim to Technology is changing the face of the world, and now faces are changing technology too. Facial recognition technology, with its capacity to (1) ______________ a huge amount of data, has come into widespread use. It works by comparing the facial features of given images with those in a database. It offers a quick and cool alternative to traditional passwords, and you cannot forget your own face! In theory, (2) ______________ which use our own body as passwords should also be safer from hackers and better protect us from identity theft than those that use traditional passwords, mainly because every individual is unique. This technology is especially useful in public places: banks, airports and railway stations, (3) ______________. However, facial recognition technology has also started to (4) ______________ some difficult questions. Experts have been giving (5) ______________ about this technology, saying it may not be as good as we think. Facial expressions often vary, which makes facial recognition less effective. Moreover, there is growing concern that we might (6) ______________ this technology, as there are cases in which hackers have broken into facial recognition systems by using people's social media photos to build models of their faces. Scientists and engineers (7) ______________ to improve existing technology and make it fail-safe. (8) ______________, this will be a tough task. Whatever happens, we need to make sure that facial recognition technology can be trusted—or we will have to face the consequences. 【答案】 1. analyse 2. networks ( network) 3. to name but a few 4. pose 5. warnings ( warning) 6. fall victim to 7. urge 8. apparently 课文重点单词及短语填空练习 （一）阅读词汇（英译中）——根据英文写出中文含义 1. 2. building castles in the air — _______ 3. artificial intelligence (AI) — ________ 4. branch — __________________ 5. intelligent machines — ___________ 6. adjust to — __________________ 7. deep learning — __________________ 8. capacity — __________________ 9. massive amounts of data — _________ 10. multiple layers — __________________ 11. imitate — __________________ 12. complex networks — ______________ 13. coin (a term) — __________________ 14. pioneer — __________________ 15. breakthrough — __________________ 16. defeat — __________________ 17. demonstrate — __________________ 18. to name but a few — ___________ 19. autonomous vehicles — _____________ 20. dividing line — __________________ 21. spell the end — __________________ （二）写作词汇（中译英）——根据中文写出英文单词或短语 1. 2. 按按钮 — __________________ 3. 真的实现 — __________________ 4. 基本水平 — __________________ 5. 目标 — __________________ 6. 执行任务 — __________________ 7. 方法 — __________________ 8. 性能 — __________________ 9. 数据 — __________________ 10. 现实 — __________________ 11. 术语 — __________________ 12. 探索 — __________________ 13. 理论 — __________________ 14. 应用 — __________________ 15. 金融 — __________________ 16. 医疗保健 — __________________ 17. 无限的 — __________________ 18. 转变 — __________________ 19. 依赖 — __________________ 20. 警告 — __________________ 21. 确保 — __________________ 二、重点句式翻译练习 1. It may seem like building castles in the air, but given the rate at which artificial intelligence, or AI, is being developed, in the future such dreams may actually come true. 2. While AI enthusiasts promise us a bright future where intelligent robots will be working to our advantage, these undoubted benefits also bring concerns and fears. 3. 随着我们越来越依赖电脑，一些科学家正在敦促我们思考人工智能进步带来的危险。 【答案】C 阅读词汇（英译中） 1. 2. 空中楼阁，白日做梦 3. 人工智能 4. 分支，分科 5. 智能机器 6. 适应，调整以适应 7. 深度学习 8. 能力，容量 9. 海量数据 10. 多个层次 11. 模仿 12. 复杂的网络 13. 创造（新词语） 14. 先驱，先锋 15. 突破，重大进展 16. 击败，战胜 17. 证明，展示 18. 仅举几例 19. 自动驾驶汽车 20. 分界线 21. 终结，预示着终结 写作词汇（中译英） 1. 2. press a button 3. come true 4. basic level 5. aim 6. perform tasks 7. approach 8. performance 9. data 10. reality 11. term 12. explore 13. theory 14. apply 15. finance 16. health care 17. unlimited 18. transform 19. dependent (on) 20. warn 21. make sure 句式翻译 1. 这看起来也许像白日做梦，但考虑到人工智能的发展速度，未来这样的梦想或许真能实现。 2. 尽管人工智能爱好者承诺我们一个智能机器人为我们所用的光明未来，但这些毋庸置疑的好处也带来了担忧和恐惧。 3. As we become more and more dependent on computers, some scientists are urging us to think about the dangers posed by the advances in AI. Technological Development话题训练 一、听力选择题 1． What does the man do? A．He is a waiter. B．He is a musician. C．He is a driver. 【答案】C 【原文】W: Could you please drive a little faster? The concert will start in twenty minutes. M: Sorry, madam. Safety should always come first. 2．Where does the conversation take place? A．At an airport. B．At a post office. C．At a hotel. 【答案】C 【原文】W: Has anyone left something for me? M: Yes, we do have a large envelope for you at the front desk. Do you want me to send it up to your room? W: That’s okay. I’ll come down for it, thanks. 3．When will the woman go to the dentist? A．In a week. B．In a month. C．In half a year. 【答案】B 【原文】M: Hey, Rita, when was the last time you went to the dentist? You know, you should go every six months to keep your teeth healthy. W: I went last week. But they want to see me again in one month. They need to further examine my teeth. 4．What will the man do today? A．See a doctor. B．Stay in bed. C．Go to work. 【答案】A 【原文】W: Are you going to work today? M: No. The doctor asked me to go back and see him if I didn’t feel any better after three days. So I’ll pay him another visit today. 5．Why does the man look sad? A．He failed the test. B．He lost his bike. C．His mother is ill. 【答案】B 【原文】W: Jack, you look a little sad today. Did you fail your test? M: No. You know the bike my mom bought me last month, right? It was stolen. W: Oh, I am sorry for that. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Husband and wife. B．Waiter and customer. C．Workmates. 7．What does the woman want to have? A．An iced coffee. B．An iced tea. C．A sandwich. 【答案】6．C 7．A 【原文】W: That was a long meeting. I’m thirsty. M: So am I. We should get something to drink at the coffee shop. W: Great idea. There is one called Quick Coffee nearby. Maybe we can make a quick stop at it. M: Okay, I’ll get a large iced coffee. What about you? W: I want an iced tea. I also want a sandwich. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8．What will the woman do in the afternoon? A．Move house. B．View an apartment. C．Go to the man’s office. 9．What does the woman say about her present place? A．It’s expensive. B．It’s not big enough. C．It’s far from her office. 【答案】8．B 9．C 【原文】W: I’m thinking about renting a new apartment, and I’m going to look at one this afternoon. Do you want to come along? M: What’s wrong with your place? It’s so big, and the rent’s not high at all. W: It’s just not very close to work. I’m planning on going over there around 2:30. You can come with me if you like. M: OK. I’ll come by your office after lunch, and we can drive there in my car. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 10．What will the speakers do this weekend? A．Play basketball. B．Play baseball. C．Go skiing. 11．How will the speakers get there? A．By car. B．On foot. C．By bus. 12．Why does the woman suggest taking their own food? A．To save money. B．For better taste. C．For more choices. 【答案】10．C 11．A 12．A 【原文】W: Would you like to go playing baseball this weekend? M: Why not go skiing? It’s the first snow of this winter. W: Great! But we have to take a lot of skiing equipment with us. M: We can drive there. W: We’d better take some food with us to the ski center. The food on the mountain is much more expensive than food in average shops. M: I will have a meeting on Friday evening. I’m afraid you have to shop alone. W: I’d like to take some fruits with me. What kind of fruit would you like? M: Any would be OK for me. I’m not picky. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 13．What is the speaker mainly talking about? A．His fitness plan. B．His funny experience. C．His travel experience. 14．What was the speaker reminded to do in the park? A．Run quickly. B．Keep away from young men. C．Watch out for thieves. 15．How did the young man feel when the speaker asked him to give the money? A．Annoyed. B．Confused. C．Frightened. 16．Where did the speaker put the money? A．In the wallet. B．In the kitchen. C．In the pocket. 【答案】13．B 14．C 15．C 16．B 【原文】      M: I’ll talk about my funny experience in New York. Years ago, my wife and I were living next to a park, and every morning, I went running there. Many people had reminded me to be careful of thieves in the park, so I usually took no money with me. But one morning, my wife asked me to buy some bread on the way home, so I took a 10-dollar note in my pocket. While I was running through the park, a young man knocked into me. He apologized and continued running. I thought it was strange, so I checked my pocket and found that the money was missing. I immediately ran after the young man and took him by his arm. I shouted and asked him to give me back the 10 dollars. This frightened him, and he put his hand in his pocket and gave me the money. Then he ran away quickly. I bought the bread and went back home. I told my wife the experience. “But you left the money for the bread on the kitchen table,” she said. 二、阅读理解 Passage A Artificial intelligence is a complex computer science concept. The following are several examples of artificial intelligence. 1. Olly An artificial intelligence assistant named Olly, is more advanced and developed than Siri and Alexa. It is integrated with deep learning and natural language processing features. This technology is said to be quite helpful for people living alone or going through sadness. It can copy the reactions of a friend or companion. 2. Pathai Pathai is a strong example of artificial intelligence that helps pathologists (病理学家) follow the test reports more conveniently. This can help save hundreds of lives by correctly diagnosing and determining the underlying diseases. This interference of AI in the healthcare department has proven to be fruitful for the patients and time-saving for the pathologists. 3. Drone You must have heard the word drone, but AI-based drones are one step advanced from your typical drones. These aerial devices are used for many different reasons. The use of drones has proven to be very beneficial in the military and surveillance sector (监管部门) but it has also started to benefit the average consumer, saving time and relieving traffic jams. 4. GPS GPS is a necessity nowadays. It not only helps to reach far places and areas but also assists in the way. Its artificial intelligence predicts the estimated time of reaching a destination by analyzing traffic situations in real-time. GPS also gathers data from thousands of cars and predicts the best route for every car. 17．Which of the following benefits people feeling depressed the most? A．Olly. B．Pathai. C．Drone. D．GPS. 18．What do Drone and GPS have in common? A．They are necessities in daily life. B．They contribute to smooth traffic. C．They rely on the responses of their owners. D．They are mainly employed by governments. 19．Which section of a newspaper is the passage possibly taken from? A．All About Health. B．Self-driving Adventures. C．The Theories Explained. D．Game-changing Innovations. 【答案】17．A 18．B 19．D 【导语】本文为一篇应用文。文章讲述了运用AI技术所创新出来的一些技术和产品，可以很大程度地改善人类的生活。 17．细节理解题。根据Olly的叙述中“This technology is said to be quite helpful for people living alone or going through sadness. It can copy the reactions of a friend or companion. (据说这项技术对独自生活或经历悲伤的人很有帮助。它可以模仿朋友或同伴的反应。)”可知，Olly对于感觉抑郁的人最有利。故选A。 18．细节理解题。根据Drone中“The use of drones has proven to be very beneficial in the military and surveillance sector (监管部门) but it has also started to benefit the average consumer, saving time and relieving traffic jams. (无人机的使用已被证明在军事和监视领域非常有益，但它也开始使普通消费者受益，节省时间并缓解交通拥堵。)”以及GPS中“. GPS also gathers data from thousands of cars and predicts the best route for every car. (GPS还从数千辆汽车中收集数据，并预测每辆汽车的最佳路线。)”可知，二者的共同之处为能够促进交通顺畅。故选B。 19．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Artificial intelligence is a complex computer science concept. The following are several examples of artificial intelligence. (人工智能是一个复杂的计算机科学概念。以下是人工智能的几个例子。)”可知，本文举例讲述的是运用AI技术所创新出来的一些技术和产品，可以很大程度地改善人类的生活。所以，文章可能来自报纸有关的“创新”板块。故选D。 Passage B China has become the world’s largest producer and market of EVs (电动汽车). According to a report, 9.58 million Chinese-made EVs were produced and 9.49 million were sold in 2023. Among the total sales, 1.2 million EVs were exported (出口). The Chinese government has been encouraging EVs as part of its effort for green, high-quality development. As a result, China’s EV industry develops very quickly. At Auto (汽车) China 2004, BYD was the only company showing EVs there. At Auto China 2024, there were 278 different EV models on show, including BYD, SAIC, Geely, Li Auto, Nio, Xpeng and other brands (品牌). China’s EV industry is now facing both challenges and chances. It’s reported that 71% of EV brands cut prices in 2023. EV makers without the ability of innovation (创新) will face growing risks. In order to be both green and smart, Chinese EV makers are trying hard to improve technologies like battery quality and AI support. At the same time, the government is adding even more charging points (充电站). On the other hand, more Chinese people are aware of the environmental problems. It is encouraging more buyers to choose EVs. EVs are the way of the future. In an ideal world, everyone benefits from innovation and green transport. Some might get there sooner than others, and will gain greater rewards. It is very likely that China will hold the lead. 20．How many Chinese-made EVs were sold in China in 2023? A．8.38 million. B．9.49 million. C．9.58 million. D．8.29 million. 21．What is the purpose of Paragraph 2? A．To introduce different EV brands in China. B．To give some information about Auto China. C．To show the development of China’s EV industry. D．To advise people to buy Chinese-made EVs. 22．EV makers can most probably reduce growing risks by ________. A．improving innovation ability B．winning the government’s support C．adding more charging points D．dealing with environmental problems 23．What’s the writer’s attitude (态度) towards the future of China’s EV industry? A．Uncertain. B．Positive. C．Doubtful. D．Negative. 【答案】20．D 21．C 22．A 23．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国电动汽车产业的发展现状、面临的挑战与机遇以及未来的发展前景。 【详解】20．细节理解题。根据第一段中“According to a report, 9.58 million Chinese-made EVs were produced and 9.49 million were sold in 2023. Among the total sales, 1.2 million EVs were exported (出口). (据一份报告显示，2023年中国生产的电动汽车达到958万辆，销量为949万辆。在总销量中，有120万辆电动汽车出口)”可知，2023年中国本土销售的电动汽车数量为949万减去出口的120万，即829万辆。故选D项。 21．推理判断题。根据第二段“The Chinese government has been encouraging EVs as part of its effort for green, high-quality development. As a result, China’s EV industry develops very quickly. At Auto (汽车) China 2004, BYD was the only company showing EVs there. At Auto China 2024, there were 278 different EV models on show, including BYD, SAIC, Geely, Li Auto, Nio, Xpeng and other brands (品牌). (中国政府一直在鼓励电动汽车，作为其绿色、高质量发展努力的一部分。因此，中国的电动汽车产业发展非常迅速。在2004年的中国汽车展上，比亚迪是唯一一家展示电动汽车的公司。在2024年中国汽车展上，有278款不同的电动汽车车型展出，包括比亚迪、上汽、吉利、理想、蔚来、小鹏等品牌)”可知，第二段通过对比2004年和2024年中国汽车展上电动汽车的展示情况，目的是展示中国电动汽车产业的快速发展。故选C项。 22．细节理解题。根据第三段“EV makers without the ability of innovation (创新) will face growing risks. (缺乏创新能力的电动汽车制造商将面临越来越大的风险)”可知，电动汽车制造商最有可能通过提高创新能力来降低日益增长的风险。故选A项。 23．推理判断题。根据最后一段“EVs are the way of the future. In an ideal world, everyone benefits from innovation and green transport. Some might get there sooner than others, and will gain greater rewards. It is very likely that China will hold the lead. (电动汽车是未来的发展方向。在理想的世界里，每个人都能从创新和绿色交通中受益。有些人可能会比其他人更快地实现这一目标，并将获得更大的回报。中国很可能会保持领先)”可知，作者认为中国很可能会在电动汽车产业保持领先，由此可推知，作者对中国电动汽车产业的未来持积极态度。故选B项。 Passage C Since November 2022, ChatGPT has drawn the world’s attention, showing millions of users around the globe the amazing power of AI. Asking ChatGPT4, an AI chatbot, to write a 100-word email might take just a few seconds. However, this causes great environmental problems. The biggest problem is the water the AI chatbot uses in its lifetime. Once turned on, AI equipment (设备) gets very hot and depends on cold water from cooling towers to remove the heat. According to The Washington Post, for every 100-word email that it creates, ChatGPT4 needs 519 milliliters of water, or a little more than a bottle. Each year, ChatGPT4 uses over 435 million liters of water for writing emails alone— enough to support a US family for 1,050years or enough to plant a forest of 2,050 acres. Meanwhile, AI needs electricity. The Washington Post noted that writing a 100-word email requires 0.14 kilowatt-hours of electricity, which can power 14 LED lights for one hour. Every year in the US, ChatGPT4 uses up more than 120,000 megawatt-hours of power just to help write working emails. This is enough to support all homes in Washington DC for 20 days. That’s not all. An AI chatbot’s “carbon (碳) footprint” starts long before the chatbot gets the public. For example, training ChatGPT3 produced around 502 tons of carbon. This is the same as driving 112 cars for a year, according to Shirin Dora, a researcher at Loughborough University in the UK. Now, businesses are looking for different ways to make AI more environmentally friendly. Microsoft uses cold metal plates with pipes of cold water to cool equipment, which reduces water usage. Renewable energy is also helpful, for example, Tencent’s data center in Tianjin is powered by solar energy (太阳能). 24．What is the main environmental issue caused by AI chatbots? A．Noise pollution. B．Water overuse. C．Deforestation. D．Digital waste. 25．How is the environmental problem of AI explained in the text? A．By listing numbers. B．By quoting experts. C．By presenting the causes. D．By making a prediction. 26．Why is Tencent’s data center mentioned in the last paragraph? A．To show the use of renewable energy in AI. B．To list the advantages of traditional energy. C．To highlight the high electricity waste of AI. D．To compare the water usage of different AI products. 27．What is the text mainly talking about? A．The wide application of AI chatbots. B．The effects of AI on people’s daily life. C．The solutions to making AI much greener. D．The environmental problems brought by AI. 【答案】24．B 25．A 26．A 27．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了AI聊天机器人（特别是ChatGPT）给环境带来的严重问题。 【详解】24．细节理解题。由文章第二段中“The biggest problem is the water the AI chatbot uses in its lifetime. (最大的问题是AI聊天机器人在其生命周期中所使用的水。)”可知，AI聊天机器人造成的最大的环境问题是过度用水。故选B。 25．推理判断题。由文章第二段中“According to The Washington Post, for every 100-word email that it creates, ChatGPT4 needs 519 milliliters of water, or a little more than a bottle. Each year, ChatGPT4 uses over 435 million liters of water for writing emails alone— enough to support a US family for 1,050years or enough to plant a forest of 2,050 acres. (据《华盛顿邮报》报道，ChatGPT4每创作一封100字的电子邮件，就需要519毫升水，略多于一瓶水的量。每年，ChatGPT4仅用于撰写电子邮件就消耗了超过4.35亿升水——这足以支持一个美国家庭使用1050年，或种植一片2050英亩的森林。)”和第三段中“The Washington Post noted that writing a 100-word email requires 0.14 kilowatt-hours of electricity, which can power 14 LED lights for one hour. Every year in the US, ChatGPT4 uses up more than 120,000 megawatt-hours of power just to help write working emails. This is enough to support all homes in Washington DC for 20 days. (据《华盛顿邮报》指出，撰写一封100字的电子邮件需要0.14千瓦时的电力，这足以供14盏LED灯照明一小时。在美国，每年ChatGPT4仅用于帮助撰写工作电子邮件就消耗了超过12万千瓦时的电力。这足以支持华盛顿特区所有家庭20天的用电需求。)”可知，文章通过列举数字来解释AI造成的环境问题。故选A。 26．推理判断题。由文章最后一段中“Renewable energy is also helpful, for example, Tencent’s data center in Tianjin is powered by solar energy (太阳能). (可再生能源也有所帮助，例如，腾讯在天津的数据中心就是由太阳能供电的。)”可知，提到腾讯天津数据中心是为了展示AI中可再生能源的使用。故选A。 27．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第一段“Since November 2022, ChatGPT has drawn the world’s attention, showing millions of users around the globe the amazing power of AI. Asking ChatGPT4, an AI chatbot, to write a 100-word email might take just a few seconds. However, this causes great environmental problems. (自2022年11月以来，ChatGPT吸引了全球的注意力，向全球数百万用户展示了人工智能（AI）的惊人力量。让AI聊天机器人ChatGPT4写一封100字的电子邮件可能只需要几秒钟。然而，这却给环境带来了巨大的问题。)”可知，文章主要讲述了AI聊天机器人，特别是ChatGPT4，造成的环境问题，包括过度用水和耗电等，并提到了一些企业正在寻找使AI更环保的方法。因此，文章主要讨论的是AI带来的环境问题。故选D。 Passage D The pros and cons of artificial intelligence(AI) With the massive increase in the use of AI in our everyday lives along with algorithms(算法)that are constantly improving, what are the pros and cons of these powerful technologies? Is AI a force for good, for evil or somewhere in between? ·Pros of AI Fewer errors. Humans can get tired or distracted, leading to mistakes. AI, however, can operate 24/7 without getting tired, providing consistent performance. 28 . Rapid data analysis. AI excels at processing vast amounts of data at incredible speeds. What might take humans days to analyze, AI can do within minutes, enabling quick insights and data-driven decision-making. 29 , where timely information is crucial. ·Cons of AI 30 . AI can replace jobs, especially those involving repetitive or dangerous tasks. While this can free humans to engage in more creative and fulfilling work, it can also lead to job displacement. The long-term effect could be positive, but there may be growing pains. Moral dilemmas. 31 . For instance, in a potential accident, an autonomous vehicle must choose the lesser evil based on its programming, not human instincts. This poses significant moral challenges. AI’s potential to analyze vast amounts of data and perform tasks tirelessly presents both opportunities and challenges. 32 , understanding its limitations and moral implications is crucial. A．Job losses B．Limitation of creativity C．While it offers many benefits D．Although AI has many disadvantages E．AI operates purely on logic, which can create moral issues F．This makes AI ideal for repetitive tasks, reducing errors and improving safety G．This capability is invaluable in fields such as finance, healthcare and marketing 【答案】28．F 29．G 30．A 31．E 32．C 【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章探讨了人工智能的利弊，优势包括误差少、数据分析快，弊端有失业问题和道德困境，指出其机遇与挑战并存，需重视其局限性与道德意义。 28．上文“Fewer errors. Humans can get tired or distracted, leading to mistakes. AI, however, can operate 24/7 without getting tired, providing consistent performance.( 错误更少。人类可能会疲惫或分心，从而导致错误。然而，人工智能可以全天候运行，不会感到疲倦，能提供稳定的表现。)”阐述AI 的优势 —— 无疲劳、无分心，表现稳定，减少错误。F项“This makes AI ideal for repetitive tasks, reducing errors and improving safety.( 这让 AI 成为重复性工作的理想选择，减少错误并提升安全性。)”中，This指代前文 AI“低误差、持续工作”的特性，且reducing errors与前文“Fewer errors”直接呼应，完美衔接，说明该特性带来的具体应用价值。故选F项。 29．上文“AI excels at processing vast amounts of data at incredible speeds. What might take humans days to analyze, AI can do within minutes, enabling quick insights and data-driven decision-making.( 人工智能在处理海量数据方面表现出色，速度惊人。人类可能需要几天时间来分析某些数据，而人工智能可以在几分钟内完成，从而实现快速的洞察和基于数据的决策。)”提到AI 的核心优势 ——高速分析海量数据，能快速得出结论、辅助数据驱动决策。G 项“This capability is invaluable in fields such as finance, healthcare and marketing.( 这种能力在金融、医疗、营销等领域具有不可估量的价值。)”中，This capability指代 AI “快速数据分析”的能力，且后文“where timely information is crucial(及时的信息至关重要)”列举的领域是对“及时信息有高需求”的典型领域，说明该能力的适用场景。故选G项。 30．下文“AI can replace jobs, especially those involving repetitive or dangerous tasks. While this can free humans to engage in more creative and fulfilling work, it can also lead to job displacement.( 人工智能可能会取代工作，尤其是那些涉及重复或危险任务的工作。虽然这可以解放人类从事更具创造性和更有意义的工作，但也可能导致工作岗位的流失。)”提到AI 会替代重复性、高危工作，导致工作岗位流失，虽长期有积极影响，但短期存在阵痛。A 项“Job losses(失业问题)”是对后文整段内容的核心概括，作为该段小标题，直接点明 AI 的这一弊端，后文均围绕“AI 造成岗位流失”展开论述，逻辑清晰。故选A项。 31．该段小标题为“Moral dilemmas(道德困境)”，核心讲 AI 带来的道德问题。E项“AI operates purely on logic, which can create moral issues.( AI 完全依逻辑运行，这会引发道德问题。)”中，create moral issues与小标题“Moral dilemmas” 直接对应，且后文“For instance, in a potential accident, an autonomous vehicle must choose the lesser evil based on its programming, not human instincts. This poses significant moral challenges.(例如，在可能出现的事故中，自动驾驶车辆必须依据其程序来做出选择，而非依赖人类的直觉。这带来了重大的道德难题。)”以自动驾驶车辆的道德选择为例，正是对“AI 依逻辑运行引发道德问题”的具体举例，起到“总起后文”的作用。故选E项。 32．上文“AI’s potential to analyze vast amounts of data and perform tasks tirelessly presents both opportunities and challenges.( 人工智能能够分析海量数据并持续执行任务的这种能力，既带来了机遇，也带来了挑战。)”总结 AI 的双重性 ——兼具机遇与挑战；下文“understanding its limitations and moral implications is crucial.( 理解其局限性和道德影响至关重要。)”说明理解其局限性和道德内涵至关重要。C 项“While it offers many benefits(尽管它带来诸多益处)”中，While引导让步状语，与后文形成“让步 - 转折”逻辑：尽管 AI 有好处，但仍需重视其问题，完美契合前文“机遇与挑战并存”的核心，且it指代 AI，衔接自然。故选C项。 三、语法填空 Passage E My first football 33 (compete) was in Nagoya, Japan several years ago. Last year our team went to Seattle, Washington in the USA．We 34 (win) second place. 35 (personal), I think the team that got first place cheated, because they had developed a new type of program just 36   the match began. So we need to encourage our programmer 37 (improve) our intelligence too. We are 38 (determine) to create an even 39 (good) system. In a way our programmer is like our coach. She programs us with all the possible moves she has seen while 40 (watch) human games. Then she prepares reliable moves to use if a new situation arises. In this way I can make up new moves using my “artificial intelligence”. I would really like to play against a human team, for I have been programmed to act just like them. After all, 41 the help of my electronic brain that never forgets anything, using my intelligence is 42 I’m all about! 【答案】 33．competition 34．won 35．Personally 36．before 37．to improve 38．determined 39．better 40．watching 41．with 42．what 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章叙述了机器人踢足球的事情。 33．考查名词。句意：我的第一场足球比赛是几年前在日本名古屋举行的。My后跟名词，此处表示“我的第一场足球比赛”，空格处意为“比赛”，是competition，由first可知，空格处用单数，故填competition。 34．考查动词时态。句意：我们得了第二名。由Last year可知，句子描述过去的事情，时态用一般过去时，空格处用过去式，故填won。 35．考查副词。句意：就我个人而言，我认为获得第一名的队伍作弊了，因为他们在比赛开始前开发了一种新型程序。空格处用副词作状语，修饰整句话，personal的副词是personally，意为“就我个人而言”，位于句首，首字母大写，故填Personally。 36．考查时间状语从句。句意：就我个人而言，我认为获得第一名的队伍作弊了，因为他们在比赛开始前开发了一种新型程序。根据语境，句子表示“他们在比赛开始前开发了一种新型程序”，空格处意为“在……之前”，用before引导时间状语从句，故填before。 37．考查非谓语动词。句意：所以我们需要鼓励我们的程序员也提高我们的智力。encourage sb. to do sth.是固定短语，意为“鼓励某人做某事”，因此空格处用不定式to improve。故填to improve。 38．考查形容词。句意：我们决心创建一个更好的系统。be determined to do sth.是固定短语，意为“决心做某事”，因此空格处是形容词determined，故填determined。 39．考查比较级。句意：我们决心创建一个更好的系统。even修饰比较级，因此空格处是比较级better。故填better。 40．考查状语从句的省略。句意：她把她在观看人类比赛时看到的所有可能的动作都编入我们的程序。根据语境可知，此处表示“当她在看人类比赛”，while引导时间状语从句，用过去进行时，即while she was watching human games，从句主语和主句主语一致，都是she，且从句中有be动词，因此可省略从句中的主语和be动词，因此空格处是watching。故填watching。 41．考查介词。句意：毕竟，在我的电子大脑的帮助下，永远不会忘记任何事情，使用我的智力是我的全部！with the help of sb.是固定短语，意为“在某人的帮助下”，因此空格处是介词with，故填with。 42．考查表语从句。句意：毕竟，在我的电子大脑的帮助下，永远不会忘记任何事情，使用我的智力是我的全部！空格处引导的是表语从句，从句中缺少宾语，此处表示“使用我的智力是我的全部”，因此空格处用what引导表语从句，故填what。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $听力考试正式开始。Could you please drive a little faster? The concert will start in twenty minutes. Sorry, madam, safety should always come first. Listen to the next question. Has anyone left something for me? Yes. we do have a large envelope for you at the front desk. Do you want me to send IT . up to your room? That's okay. I'll come down for IT. thanks. Has anyone left something for me? Yes. we do have a large envelope for you at the front desk. Do you want me to send IT . up to your room? That's okay. I'll come down for IT. thanks. Listen to the next question. Hey, reader, when was the last time you went to the dentist? You know, you should go every six months to keep your teeth healthy. I went last week, but they want to see me again in one month. They need to further examine my teeth. Hey, reader, when was the last time you went to the dentist? You know, you should go every six months to keep your teeth healthy. I went last week, but they want to see me again in one month. They need to further examine my teeth. Listen to the next question. Are you going to work today? No, the doctor asked me to go back and see him if I didn't feel any Better after three days, so i'll paying him another visit today. Are you going to work today? no. The doctor asked me to go back and see him if I didn't feel any Better after three days, so i'll pay him another visit today. Listen to the next question. Jack, you look a little sad today. Did you fail your test? No, you know, the bike my mom bought me last month, right? IT was stolen. Oh, I am sorry for that. Jack, you look a little sad today. Did you fail your test? No, you know, the bike my mom bought me last month, right? IT was stolen. Oh, I am sorry for that. Listen to the next . question. That was a long meeting. I'm thirsty. so am I. We should . get something to drink at the coffee shop. Great idea. There is one called a quick coffee nearby. Maybe we can make a quick stop. Edit OK. I'll get a large iced coffee. What about you? I want an iced tea. I also want a sandwich . that was a long meeting. I'm thirsty, so are mine. We should . get something to drink at the coffee. Sharp. great idea. There is one called a quick coffee in nearby. Maybe we can make a quick stop edit. Okay, i'll get a large iced coffee. What about you? I want an iced tea. I also want a sandwich. Listen to the next question. I'm thinking about renting a new apartment, and i'm going to look at one this afternoon. Do you want to come along? What's wrong with your place is so big and the rents not high at all? It's just not very close to work. I'm planning on going over there around two thirty. You can come with me if you like. Okay, i'll come by your office after lunch, and we can drive there in my car. I'm thinking about renting a new apartment, and i'm going to look at one this afternoon. Do you want to come along? What's wrong with your place is so big and the rents not high at all? It's just not very close to work. I'm planning on going over there around two thirty. You can come with me if you like. Okay, i'll come by your office after lunch, and we can drive there in my car. Listen to the next question. Would you like to go playing baseball this weekend? Why not go? Skin is the first snow of this winter. Great, but we have to take a lot of skin equipment with us. We can drive there. We'd Better take some food with us to the ski center. The food on the mountain is much more expensive than food in average shops. I will have a meeting on friday evening. I'm afraid you have to shop alone. I'd like to take some fruits with me. What kind of fruit . would you like? I would be OK for me. I'm not picky. Would you like to go playing baseball this weekend? Why not go skiing? Is the first snow of this winter great. but we have to take a lot of skin equipment with us. We can drive there. We'd Better take some food with us to the ski center. The food on the mountain is much more expensive than food in average shops. I will have a meeting on friday evening. I'm afraid you have to shop alone. I'd like to take some fruits with me. What kind of fruit . would you like would be OK for me? I'm not picky. Listen to the next question. I'll talk about my funny experience in new york. Years ago, my wife and die were living next to a park, and every morning I went running there, many people had reminded me to be careful of thieves in the park, so I usually took no money with me. But one morning, my wife asked me to buy some bread on the way home, so I took a ten dollar note in my pocket. While I was running through the park, a Young man knocked into me. He apologized and continued running. I thought I was strange, so I checked my pocket and found that the money was missing. I immediately ran after the Young man and took him by his ARM. I shouted and asked him to give me back the ten dollars. This frightened him, and he put his hand in his pocket and gave me the money. Then he ran away quickly. I bought the bread and went back home. I told my wife the experience, but you left the money for the bread on the kitchen table, SHE said. I'll talk about my funny experience in new york years ago, my wife and die were living next to a park, and every morning I went running there, many people had reminded me to be careful of thieves in the park, so I usually took no money with me. But one morning my wife asked me to buy some bread on the way home, so I took a ten dollar note in my pocket while I was running through the park. A Young man knocked into me. He apologized and continued running. I thought I was strange, so I checked my pocket and found that the money was missing. I immediately ran after the Young man and took him by his ARM. I shouted and asked him to give me back the ten dollars. This frightened him, and he put his hand in his pocket and gave me the money. Then he ran away quickly. I bought the bread and went back home. I told my wife the experience, but you left the money for the bread on the kitchen table, SHE said. 听力部分到此结束。 TOPIC 12 Technological Development 话题：科技发展 涉及教材： 人教版：选择性必修一  Unit 2 Looking into the future 北师版：必修二  Unit 4 Information technology 北师版：选择性必修三  Unit 9 Human biology 外研版：必修三  Unit 3 The world of science 外研版：选择性必修二  Unit 3 Times change! 外研版：选择性必修三  Unit 4 A glimpse of the future 译林版：选择性必修二  Unit 1 The mass media 译林版：选择性必修二Unit 4 Living with technology 考察语篇形式： [2025·新课标I卷] 阅读D（微塑料污染的科技相关说明）） [2024·浙江1月考] 阅读D (“棉花糖实验”) [2024·全国甲卷] 书面表达 (中国交通发展) [2023·浙江1月考] 阅读C (软件程序) [2022·浙江6月考] 语法填空 (让盲人欣赏艺术画作) [2022·新高考全国II卷] 阅读C (短信分析器技术) [2022·全国乙卷] 阅读C (无人机的发展) Preview: Getting to Know Thematic Words & Phrases Before Reading&Lead-in Q1: What does it mean when we say that something such as a phone is "smart"? Q2: What do you think a 'smart" house can do that other houses cannot? While Reading 译林版：选择性必修二Unit 4 Living with technology Artificial intelligence: friendly or frightening? Imagine waking up one morning with the option of staying in bed and pressing a button to send a robot to do all the work for you. How cool that would be! It may seem like building castles in the air, but given the rate at which artificial intelligence, or AI, is being developed, in the future such dreams may actually come true. At the basic level, artificial intelligence is a branch of computer science that aims to develop intelligent machines. One of the essential aims of AI is to develop computer intelligence capable of learning from experience, adjusting to new inputs and performing tasks like humans. To achieve this aim, many approaches to creating true AI have been put forward, including “deep learning”, which enables a machine to improve its own performance by learning from the results of its previous actions. Deep-learning AI has the capacity to analyse massive amounts of data through multiple layers, imitating the complex networks of the human brain. The dream of AI has been around for centuries, and the development of computers since the 1940s has finally made it a reality. Years before the term “artificial intelligence” was coined in the mid-1950s, the theory had been explored by Alan Turing, one of the pioneers in the field of computer science. However, for a long time, AI technology developed very slowly. A major breakthrough in AI came in 1997, when Deep Blue, a chess-playing computer, beat the world chess champion Garry Kasparov. Then in 2017, a computer program named AlphaGo defeated Ke Jie, arguably the best human Go player, which demonstrated a significant advance in deep-learning AI systems. Nowadays, AI is already being applied in many fields: finance, health care, natural language processing and art, to name but a few. From autonomous vehicles to domestic robots, from recommendation systems to computers writing novels, AI has an unlimited number of applications. Ordinary people are now using AI to get instant translations of text in foreign languages, and machines can recognize fingerprints and even faces. In short, this technology is transforming the way we live. It is clear that we are at a turning point in history. With machines like AlphaGo now capable of thinking and learning from their mistakes, we are getting closer to the dividing line between humans and machines. The question is, where will all this lead? While AI enthusiasts promise us a bright future where intelligent robots will be working to our advantage, these undoubted benefits also bring concerns and fears. Could machines really develop human-like intelligence? And what would happen if they did? Would thinking machines work alongside humans or threaten the existence of humans? How would they be punished if they committed crimes or even murdered humans? As we become more and more dependent on computers, some scientists are urging us to think about the dangers posed by the advances in AI. Stephen Hawking, for example, warned, “The development of full artificial intelligence could spell the end of the human race.” Apparently, such warnings demand our attention. We need to make sure that we will not fall victim to AI. We may still think it would be fantastic to relax all day and allow autonomous machines to do all the work for us—but perhaps we should not be too greedy and rather be careful what we wish for! After Reading Understanding the text—A (Read the speech transcript and find the topic sentence for each paragraph.) Paragraph Main Idea Para 1 A. AI is now used in many fields and by common people. Para 2 B. We should take warnings seriously and not ask for too much. Para 3 C. AI has had some big moments in its history, like beating chess champions. Para 4 D. AI can bring great help, but it may also bring dangers to humans. Para 5 E. AI wants to make machines that can think and learn from experience. Para 6 F. The dream of having robots work for us may really happen in the future. Understanding the text—B （Read the magazine article and complete the blank.） Section Key Points Core Definition & Learning Mechanism – AI is a branch of (1) __________. – Its goal is to perform tasks like (2) __________. – “Deep learning” helps machines improve by learning from past (3) __________. – It analyses data through multiple layers, imitating the (4) __________. Historical Development – The theory was first explored by pioneer (5) __________. – In 1997, (6) __________ beat the world chess champion. – In 2017, AlphaGo’s victory showed a major advance in (7) __________ systems. Wide Applications Today – AI is used in finance, healthcare, and even the field of (8) __________. – Ordinary people use it to get instant translations and recognize (9) __________. – It also appears in (10) __________ vehicles and domestic robots. Risks and Our Attitude – Along with benefits, people fear that machines might (11) __________ humans. – Scientists like Stephen Hawking have given serious (12) __________. – We should not be too greedy; instead, we must stay careful. Understanding the text—C Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words in the box. apparently analyse urge to name but a few pose warning network fall victim to Technology is changing the face of the world, and now faces are changing technology too. Facial recognition technology, with its capacity to (1) ______________ a huge amount of data, has come into widespread use. It works by comparing the facial features of given images with those in a database. It offers a quick and cool alternative to traditional passwords, and you cannot forget your own face! In theory, (2) ______________ which use our own body as passwords should also be safer from hackers and better protect us from identity theft than those that use traditional passwords, mainly because every individual is unique. This technology is especially useful in public places: banks, airports and railway stations, (3) ______________. However, facial recognition technology has also started to (4) ______________ some difficult questions. Experts have been giving (5) ______________ about this technology, saying it may not be as good as we think. Facial expressions often vary, which makes facial recognition less effective. Moreover, there is growing concern that we might (6) ______________ this technology, as there are cases in which hackers have broken into facial recognition systems by using people's social media photos to build models of their faces. Scientists and engineers (7) ______________ to improve existing technology and make it fail-safe. (8) ______________, this will be a tough task. Whatever happens, we need to make sure that facial recognition technology can be trusted—or we will have to face the consequences. 课文重点单词及短语填空练习 （一）阅读词汇（英译中）——根据英文写出中文含义 1. 2. building castles in the air — _______ 3. artificial intelligence (AI) — ________ 4. branch — __________________ 5. intelligent machines — ___________ 6. adjust to — __________________ 7. deep learning — __________________ 8. capacity — __________________ 9. massive amounts of data — _________ 10. multiple layers — __________________ 11. imitate — __________________ 12. complex networks — ______________ 13. coin (a term) — __________________ 14. pioneer — __________________ 15. breakthrough — __________________ 16. defeat — __________________ 17. demonstrate — __________________ 18. to name but a few — ___________ 19. autonomous vehicles — _____________ 20. dividing line — __________________ 21. spell the end — __________________ （二）写作词汇（中译英）——根据中文写出英文单词或短语 1. 2. 按按钮 — __________________ 3. 真的实现 — __________________ 4. 基本水平 — __________________ 5. 目标 — __________________ 6. 执行任务 — __________________ 7. 方法 — __________________ 8. 性能 — __________________ 9. 数据 — __________________ 10. 现实 — __________________ 11. 术语 — __________________ 12. 探索 — __________________ 13. 理论 — __________________ 14. 应用 — __________________ 15. 金融 — __________________ 16. 医疗保健 — __________________ 17. 无限的 — __________________ 18. 转变 — __________________ 19. 依赖 — __________________ 20. 警告 — __________________ 21. 确保 — __________________ 二、重点句式翻译练习 1. It may seem like building castles in the air, but given the rate at which artificial intelligence, or AI, is being developed, in the future such dreams may actually come true. 2. While AI enthusiasts promise us a bright future where intelligent robots will be working to our advantage, these undoubted benefits also bring concerns and fears. 3. 随着我们越来越依赖电脑，一些科学家正在敦促我们思考人工智能进步带来的危险。 Technological Development话题训练 一、听力选择题 1． What does the man do? A．He is a waiter. B．He is a musician. C．He is a driver. 2．Where does the conversation take place? A．At an airport. B．At a post office. C．At a hotel. 3．When will the woman go to the dentist? A．In a week. B．In a month. C．In half a year. 4．What will the man do today? A．See a doctor. B．Stay in bed. C．Go to work. 5．Why does the man look sad? A．He failed the test. B．He lost his bike. C．His mother is ill. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Husband and wife. B．Waiter and customer. C．Workmates. 7．What does the woman want to have? A．An iced coffee. B．An iced tea. C．A sandwich. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8．What will the woman do in the afternoon? A．Move house. B．View an apartment. C．Go to the man’s office. 9．What does the woman say about her present place? A．It’s expensive. B．It’s not big enough. C．It’s far from her office. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 10．What will the speakers do this weekend? A．Play basketball. B．Play baseball. C．Go skiing. 11．How will the speakers get there? A．By car. B．On foot. C．By bus. 12．Why does the woman suggest taking their own food? A．To save money. B．For better taste. C．For more choices. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 13．What is the speaker mainly talking about? A．His fitness plan. B．His funny experience. C．His travel experience. 14．What was the speaker reminded to do in the park? A．Run quickly. B．Keep away from young men. C．Watch out for thieves. 15．How did the young man feel when the speaker asked him to give the money? A．Annoyed. B．Confused. C．Frightened. 16．Where did the speaker put the money? A．In the wallet. B．In the kitchen. C．In the pocket. 二、阅读理解 Passage A Artificial intelligence is a complex computer science concept. The following are several examples of artificial intelligence. 1. Olly An artificial intelligence assistant named Olly, is more advanced and developed than Siri and Alexa. It is integrated with deep learning and natural language processing features. This technology is said to be quite helpful for people living alone or going through sadness. It can copy the reactions of a friend or companion. 2. Pathai Pathai is a strong example of artificial intelligence that helps pathologists (病理学家) follow the test reports more conveniently. This can help save hundreds of lives by correctly diagnosing and determining the underlying diseases. This interference of AI in the healthcare department has proven to be fruitful for the patients and time-saving for the pathologists. 3. Drone You must have heard the word drone, but AI-based drones are one step advanced from your typical drones. These aerial devices are used for many different reasons. The use of drones has proven to be very beneficial in the military and surveillance sector (监管部门) but it has also started to benefit the average consumer, saving time and relieving traffic jams. 4. GPS GPS is a necessity nowadays. It not only helps to reach far places and areas but also assists in the way. Its artificial intelligence predicts the estimated time of reaching a destination by analyzing traffic situations in real-time. GPS also gathers data from thousands of cars and predicts the best route for every car. 17．Which of the following benefits people feeling depressed the most? A．Olly. B．Pathai. C．Drone. D．GPS. 18．What do Drone and GPS have in common? A．They are necessities in daily life. B．They contribute to smooth traffic. C．They rely on the responses of their owners. D．They are mainly employed by governments. 19．Which section of a newspaper is the passage possibly taken from? A．All About Health. B．Self-driving Adventures. C．The Theories Explained. D．Game-changing Innovations. Passage B China has become the world’s largest producer and market of EVs (电动汽车). According to a report, 9.58 million Chinese-made EVs were produced and 9.49 million were sold in 2023. Among the total sales, 1.2 million EVs were exported (出口). The Chinese government has been encouraging EVs as part of its effort for green, high-quality development. As a result, China’s EV industry develops very quickly. At Auto (汽车) China 2004, BYD was the only company showing EVs there. At Auto China 2024, there were 278 different EV models on show, including BYD, SAIC, Geely, Li Auto, Nio, Xpeng and other brands (品牌). China’s EV industry is now facing both challenges and chances. It’s reported that 71% of EV brands cut prices in 2023. EV makers without the ability of innovation (创新) will face growing risks. In order to be both green and smart, Chinese EV makers are trying hard to improve technologies like battery quality and AI support. At the same time, the government is adding even more charging points (充电站). On the other hand, more Chinese people are aware of the environmental problems. It is encouraging more buyers to choose EVs. EVs are the way of the future. In an ideal world, everyone benefits from innovation and green transport. Some might get there sooner than others, and will gain greater rewards. It is very likely that China will hold the lead. 20．How many Chinese-made EVs were sold in China in 2023? A．8.38 million. B．9.49 million. C．9.58 million. D．8.29 million. 21．What is the purpose of Paragraph 2? A．To introduce different EV brands in China. B．To give some information about Auto China. C．To show the development of China’s EV industry. D．To advise people to buy Chinese-made EVs. 22．EV makers can most probably reduce growing risks by ________. A．improving innovation ability B．winning the government’s support C．adding more charging points D．dealing with environmental problems 23．What’s the writer’s attitude (态度) towards the future of China’s EV industry? A．Uncertain. B．Positive. C．Doubtful. D．Negative. Passage C Since November 2022, ChatGPT has drawn the world’s attention, showing millions of users around the globe the amazing power of AI. Asking ChatGPT4, an AI chatbot, to write a 100-word email might take just a few seconds. However, this causes great environmental problems. The biggest problem is the water the AI chatbot uses in its lifetime. Once turned on, AI equipment (设备) gets very hot and depends on cold water from cooling towers to remove the heat. According to The Washington Post, for every 100-word email that it creates, ChatGPT4 needs 519 milliliters of water, or a little more than a bottle. Each year, ChatGPT4 uses over 435 million liters of water for writing emails alone— enough to support a US family for 1,050years or enough to plant a forest of 2,050 acres. Meanwhile, AI needs electricity. The Washington Post noted that writing a 100-word email requires 0.14 kilowatt-hours of electricity, which can power 14 LED lights for one hour. Every year in the US, ChatGPT4 uses up more than 120,000 megawatt-hours of power just to help write working emails. This is enough to support all homes in Washington DC for 20 days. That’s not all. An AI chatbot’s “carbon (碳) footprint” starts long before the chatbot gets the public. For example, training ChatGPT3 produced around 502 tons of carbon. This is the same as driving 112 cars for a year, according to Shirin Dora, a researcher at Loughborough University in the UK. Now, businesses are looking for different ways to make AI more environmentally friendly. Microsoft uses cold metal plates with pipes of cold water to cool equipment, which reduces water usage. Renewable energy is also helpful, for example, Tencent’s data center in Tianjin is powered by solar energy (太阳能). 24．What is the main environmental issue caused by AI chatbots? A．Noise pollution. B．Water overuse. C．Deforestation. D．Digital waste. 25．How is the environmental problem of AI explained in the text? A．By listing numbers. B．By quoting experts. C．By presenting the causes. D．By making a prediction. 26．Why is Tencent’s data center mentioned in the last paragraph? A．To show the use of renewable energy in AI. B．To list the advantages of traditional energy. C．To highlight the high electricity waste of AI. D．To compare the water usage of different AI products. 27．What is the text mainly talking about? A．The wide application of AI chatbots. B．The effects of AI on people’s daily life. C．The solutions to making AI much greener. D．The environmental problems brought by AI. Passage D The pros and cons of artificial intelligence(AI) With the massive increase in the use of AI in our everyday lives along with algorithms(算法)that are constantly improving, what are the pros and cons of these powerful technologies? Is AI a force for good, for evil or somewhere in between? ·Pros of AI Fewer errors. Humans can get tired or distracted, leading to mistakes. AI, however, can operate 24/7 without getting tired, providing consistent performance. 28 . Rapid data analysis. AI excels at processing vast amounts of data at incredible speeds. What might take humans days to analyze, AI can do within minutes, enabling quick insights and data-driven decision-making. 29 , where timely information is crucial. ·Cons of AI 30 . AI can replace jobs, especially those involving repetitive or dangerous tasks. While this can free humans to engage in more creative and fulfilling work, it can also lead to job displacement. The long-term effect could be positive, but there may be growing pains. Moral dilemmas. 31 . For instance, in a potential accident, an autonomous vehicle must choose the lesser evil based on its programming, not human instincts. This poses significant moral challenges. AI’s potential to analyze vast amounts of data and perform tasks tirelessly presents both opportunities and challenges. 32 , understanding its limitations and moral implications is crucial. A．Job losses B．Limitation of creativity C．While it offers many benefits D．Although AI has many disadvantages E．AI operates purely on logic, which can create moral issues F．This makes AI ideal for repetitive tasks, reducing errors and improving safety G．This capability is invaluable in fields such as finance, healthcare and marketing 三、语法填空 Passage E My first football 33 (compete) was in Nagoya, Japan several years ago. Last year our team went to Seattle, Washington in the USA．We 34 (win) second place. 35 (personal), I think the team that got first place cheated, because they had developed a new type of program just 36   the match began. So we need to encourage our programmer 37 (improve) our intelligence too. We are 38 (determine) to create an even 39 (good) system. In a way our programmer is like our coach. She programs us with all the possible moves she has seen while 40 (watch) human games. Then she prepares reliable moves to use if a new situation arises. In this way I can make up new moves using my “artificial intelligence”. I would really like to play against a human team, for I have been programmed to act just like them. After all, 41 the help of my electronic brain that never forgets anything, using my intelligence is 42 I’m all about! 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $