Unit 4 Living with technology 外刊拓展提升（多题型专练）英语译林版选择性必修第二册

**基本信息** 以"科技与生活"为核心主题，融合外刊阅读输入与多题型能力训练，通过词汇语法内化与综合应用，提升语言能力和思维品质。 **专项设计** |模块|题量/典例|题型特征|知识逻辑| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |外刊拓展阅读|1篇（Science Focus）|核心词汇+长难句分析|围绕AI发展历程，构建"概念定义-技术演进-应用分类"逻辑链| |能力培优拔高|7篇（含4篇阅读、2篇七选五、1篇语法填空）|细节理解、词义猜测、主旨大意、逻辑补全、语法应用|以科技热点（开源软件/VR农业/AI预测）为载体，形成"主题认知-语言解码-思维推断"训练链条| |迁移应用篇|5句完成+1篇应用文|语境语法填空、情境写作|从词汇语法内化到语用输出，实现"输入-内化-应用"闭环|

Unit 4 Living with technology 外刊拓展提升（多题型专练） 识·单元要点概览 读·外刊拓展阅读 （来源：Science Focus）Artificial intelligence (AI) has been around since the birth of computers in the 1950s. The original pioneers dreamed of making ‘computer brains’ that could perform the same kinds of tasks as our own brains, such as playing chess or translating languages. But hopes that AI would quickly reach human-level intelligence didn’t come to fruition, and AI soon fell out of favour. Over the following decades, technology improved at an exponential rate. Computers got faster, the internet was invented, and researchers made new advances in AI algorithms. In the last decade, AI has started solving many of the problems that we always dreamed it could. This has prompted billions of dollars of investment from companies, governments and financiers, and many major organizations now embrace AI as a core element of their business. Mention AI, and most people think of ‘deep learning’. This kind of AI is loosely inspired by the way our brains work. It uses lots of computers to simulate large networks of artificial ‘neurons’, which are then trained, typically using humongous amounts of data, until they’ve learned to do what we want them to – for example, understanding speech.This training is the slow and resource-heavy part. Once trained, even a phone can then run the AI and instantly perform the right function, such as obeying your voice command. Deep learning is just one kind of AI, among thousands of others. Some AIs use advanced statistics to help computers make predictions, such as the likely side effects of a new drug; others use logic to make deductions about their environment, such as a robot mapping out a route; while others simulate evolution or even swarms of bees in order to find solutions to difficult problems such as scheduling activities in a factory or optimizing the shape of an aircraft wing. 【全文翻译】 自20世纪50年代计算机诞生以来，人工智能（AI）就已出现。最初的先驱们梦想着制造出“计算机大脑”，使其能够执行与人类大脑相同的任务，比如下棋或翻译语言。但人工智能能迅速达到人类智能水平的希望并未实现，人工智能很快就失宠了。 在接下来的几十年里，技术呈指数级发展。计算机运行速度更快了，互联网被发明了出来，研究人员在人工智能算法方面也取得了新进展。在过去十年里，人工智能开始解决许多我们一直梦想它能解决的问题。这促使企业、政府和金融家投入了数十亿美元，现在许多大型机构都将人工智能作为其业务的核心要素。 一提到人工智能，大多数人就会想到“深度学习”。这类人工智能大致受到人类大脑工作方式的启发。它利用大量计算机来模拟庞大的人造“神经元”网络，然后通常使用海量数据对这些网络进行训练，直到它们学会执行我们希望它们完成的任务——例如，理解语音。训练过程既缓慢又耗费资源。一旦完成训练，即使是手机也能运行该人工智能并立即执行相应功能，比如听从你的语音指令。深度学习只是数千种人工智能类型中的一种。 一些人工智能运用高级统计学方法帮助计算机进行预测，比如预测一种新药可能产生的副作用；另一些则运用逻辑推理对周围环境进行推断，比如让机器人规划路线；还有一些会模拟进化过程，甚至模拟蜂群行为，以找到解决难题的方法，比如安排工厂的生产活动或优化飞机机翼的形状。 【核心词汇】 1 / 13 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 ①artificial intelligence 人工智能 ②computer n. 计算机 ③pioneer n. 先驱 ④intelligence n. 智能 ⑤algorithm n. 算法 ⑥investment n. 投资 ⑦organization n. 组织 ⑧core n. 核心 ⑨element n. 要素 ⑩deep learning 深度学习 ⑪inspire v. 启发 ⑫simulate v. 模拟 ⑬neuron n. 神经元 ⑭data n. 数据 ⑮function n. 功能 ⑯command n. 命令 ⑰statistics n. 统计学 ⑱prediction n. 预测 ⑲deduction n. 推论 ⑳evolution n. 进化 【长难句分析】 1. The original pioneers dreamed of making ‘computer brains’ that could perform the same kinds of tasks as our own brains, such as playing chess or translating languages. 句意：最初的先驱者们梦想制造出“计算机大脑”，这种大脑能够执行与我们人类大脑相同的任务，比如下棋或翻译语言。 分析：本句中，The original pioneers是主语，dreamed of是谓语，making ‘computer brains’是动名词短语作宾语。that could perform the same kinds of tasks as our own brains是定语从句，修饰先行词‘computer brains’，在这个定语从句中，that作主语，could perform是谓语，the same kinds of tasks是宾语，as our own brains是比较状语。such as playing chess or translating languages是举例说明tasks的内容。 2. It uses lots of computers to simulate large networks of artificial ‘neurons’, which are then trained, typically using humongous amounts of data, until they’ve learned to do what we want them to – for example, understanding speech. 句意：它使用大量的计算机来模拟人造“神经元”的大型网络，这些“神经元”随后会被训练，通常会使用大量的数据，直到它们学会做我们想让它们做的事情——例如，理解语音。 分析：本句中，It是主语，uses是谓语，lots of computers是宾语，to simulate large networks of artificial ‘neurons’是目的状语。which are then trained是定语从句，修饰先行词‘neurons’，在这个定语从句中，which作主语，are trained是谓语。typically using humongous amounts of data是现在分词短语作伴随状语。until they’ve learned to do what we want them to是时间状语从句，其中what we want them to是宾语从句，作do的宾语。破折号后面的understanding speech是举例说明做的事情。 练·能力培优拔高 培优提升篇 Passage 1 A viral cartoon about open-source software shows an unsteady pile of boxes labelled “all modern digital infrastructure (基础设施)” and one tiny box right at the bottom, supporting the whole lot: “a project some random person in Nebraska has been thanklessly maintaining since 2003.” That’s the reality of open source: every website, application and operating system relies on it. Modern society couldn’t function without it, yet much of it is maintained by volunteers in their spare time. But the growing burden created by a flood of AI-generated code is causing many to burn out and leave the community altogether, threatening the future of open-source software. AI models are making it easier and easier to generate code to build new features or fix bugs at the click of a button. But that code is often confusing or simply garbage. While code submissions get ever easier, human contributors responsible for checking, fixing and approving them are getting swamped. Even paid workers find the demands unbearable. Chad Whitacre, who ran an open-source team at a big company, said he was leaving his role. “AI was the last straw (稻草),” he wrote in a blog post. “AI-written code can look like it’s going to work, but its problems are often hidden and take a lot of effort to find,” says Miranda Heath at the University of Edinburgh, UK. She is researching burnout in the hope of ensuring that open source remains sustainable. But she encounters many people who have already had enough. In response, software developer Mike McQuaid has started the Open Source Resistance, a movement calling on engineers to contribute directly with their time because maintaining the open-source infrastructure companies rely on ultimately serves those companies too. His argument is simple: if a business depends on open-source software, helping maintain it is not charity — it’s work. 1．What does the viral cartoon mainly show? A．Modern society is becoming unstable. B．Open-source projects are poorly designed. C．Random programmers often create problems. D．Digital systems rely on unseen volunteer work. 2．What does the underlined word “swamped” in paragraph 4 mean? A．Trained. B．Overloaded. C．Replaced. D．Motivated. 3．What solution does Mike McQuaid suggest? A．Letting AI review open-source code. B．Reducing dependence on AI models. C．Improving communication among teams. D．Encouraging company-backed maintenance. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．On the Edge of Burnout B．AI Models for Volunteers C．From Code to Community D．The Promise of Open Source Passage 2 As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off across the United States, Canada and Mexico, another competition has been quietly emerging — off the field. Several Chinese large language models including Qwen, DeepSeek and Kimi have stepped up to predict match results, turning the world’s largest sporting event into an unexpected testing ground for AI-powered reasoning and data analysis. Several AI platforms have come up with creative campaigns. For instance, Moonshot AI’s Kimi has launched a 1-trillion-token reward for correctly predicting match winners and the final champion. However, the World Cup has also exposed the limitations of current AI models when it comes to analyzing and predicting the results of sporting events. For example, before the Group C match between Brazil and Morocco, major large language models confidently predicted a Brazilian victory, based on historical records and data. The match ended in a 1-1 draw. “As one of the most-watched sporting events across the globe, the World Cup offers AI companies a rare opportunity to showcase the computing power and analytical skills to a wider audience, but soccer matches are influenced by many factors in the physical world, and such variables (变量) are highly uncertain and difficult to quantify using fixed AI models, making precise predictions challenging.” said Guo Tao, a member of the Chinese Association for Artificial Intelligence and a senior expert in AI. Asked why tech companies are rolling out AI prediction features for sports when the accuracy rate is relatively low, experts said the trend partly reflects the growing pressure of competition across the industry. While artificial intelligence has grown extremely powerful in the digital world, the physical world — with all its unpredictability — remains largely beyond its reach. As the AI technology matures, simply competing on the size parameter (参数) is not enough, so the market should pay less attention to how large a model is and more attention to whether it can deliver valuable services in real-world situations and solve practical problems for users. 1．Why is the 2026 FIFA World Cup seen as “an unexpected testing ground” for AI? A．It lets AI platforms test match prediction. B．It is a big sports event hosted by three nations. C．It provides big rewards for new AI models. D．It helps AI correct sports data errors. 2．What can be learned from the Brazil-Morocco match result? A．Most football games end in draws unexpectedly. B．AI fails to collect enough sports statistics. C．Statistical data mean nothing to match analysis. D．Historical data cannot guarantee accurate predictions. 3．What is Guo Tao’s attitude toward AI’s ability to predict sports events? A．optimistic B．skeptical C．disapproving D．objective 4．What can we infer from the last paragraph? A．AI can predict all real-world events accurately. B．Big AI models are useless in modern market. C．Practical service ability for AI matters more. D．Model size still decides an AI model’s value. Passage 3 In the UK, climate extremes damage fields, with 84% of farmers seeing lower crop output. Labour shortages, rising costs and resource pressure further cloud the outlook of British agriculture. However, as agricultural problems multiply, creative responses arise. Virtual reality (VR), the same immersive tech usually associated with gamers, is quietly becoming a lifeline for the global food system, helping build future-ready farms. Farm work mostly involves operating tractors, but this can be stressful for inexperienced workers, given tractors’ large blind spots and narrow, muddy rural roads. One critical application of VR lies in enhancing driving safety through targeted danger training. Traditional training often relies on images and simplified explanations, resulting in a significant safety gap. The University of Nottingham created a tractor VR danger test using real 360° footage, placing learners in high-risk circumstances, such as hidden cyclists or unexpected sharp turns on rough roads. Trials with over 100 drivers showed this immersive training sharpens danger awareness and reduces accident risks. VR also trains future vineyard workers without damaging vines (葡萄藤). Wet-day practice exposes living vine cells, allowing diseases to take hold. New Zealand’s MaaraTech Project has developed a system enabling trainees to practise cutting vines indoors or on rainy days. Sensor-equipped scissors guide users in correct cutting force and angle, guaranteeing accuracy rather than mere speed, for neater cuts ensure healthier vines and better grapes. VR training helps new workers gain confidence and enables them to become qualified laborers in a short time. Besides, Oregon State University’s project offers virtual farm trips via smart devices, while an Indian university uses VR centres for interactive lessons on crop growth, animal care and modern production systems. These projects enrich young people’s understanding of farming. Above all, they give them a head start, sparking their curiosity and contributing to their engagement in agricultural fields — long before they step onto a real farm. 1．Why does the author mention British agriculture? A．To analyze labor gaps. B．To stress farming crises. C．To introduce VR’s role. D．To state causes of crop failures. 2．What is the major problem with traditional tractor-driving training? A．It fails to make blind spots clear. B．It barely offers hands-on instructions. C．It overlooks the importance of safety rules. D．It can’t fully prepare trainees for real dangers. 3．Which word best describes the performance of the sensor-equipped scissors? A．Precise. B．Flexible. C．Durable. D．Speedy. 4．In what way do VR farming projects mainly affect the youth based on paragraph 6? A．Career motivation. B．Skill acquisition. C．Virtual interaction. D．Farm work efficiency. Passage 4 Imagine flying into the future in a time machine, 100 years from today. What do you see? Flying cars passing us by, robots granting our every wish, or maybe even cities on Mars? Just as the present day would amaze someone from 100 years ago, life in the next century could be a blanket of the fantastic woven with threads of tomorrow’s innovation. 1 Virtual Reality and Augmented (扩大的) Reality Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) will enable you to immerse (沉浸) yourself in digital environments that are similar to the real world. Whether it’s for entertainment, education, or business, you could attend virtual meetings that feel as if you’re in the same room with attendants from around the globe. 2 Global Population Dynamics Your world’s population is expected to continue growing, but the growth rate may slow down. This could lead to changes in age composition, with a higher proportion of elderly individuals. 3 For example, climate change can push people to relocate, altering demographic patterns and possibly leading to new population centers. This demographic shift will influence how resources are allocated and could reshape the geopolitical landscape. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics 4 AI systems will become more intuitive, understanding your needs and preferences with precision. Imagine robotic assistants in your home catering to daily chores,  smart healthcare diagnosing and treating medical conditions with unprecedented accuracy, and educational tools that adapt to your learning style for optimal knowledge absorption. Medicine and Health Care As you look a century ahead, you can expect to see incredible changes in medicine and health care. 5 Get ready for personalized treatments, thanks to progress in genetic engineering, and anticipate significant increases in life expectancy due to these advancements. A．How you approach well-being will take on a new look. B．What will be different in life in 100 years: Imagining tomorrow’s world? C．Join me on this exciting journey as we stare at the crystal ball of the future. D．These changes are likely to reshape how diseases are prevented and managed. E．Moreover, the global living area of population might change due to many factors. F．Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize the way you interact with the world around you. G．Or you could explore historical events in immersive educational experiences that bring the past to vivid life. Passage 5 Cybersecurity: A Shared Responsibility in the Digital Age The Internet has become an essential part of modern life, connecting people, businesses and governments across the globe. 1 However, this convenience comes with hidden dangers, such as data leaks, cyber fraud and hacking attacks. 2 It refers to the practice of protecting computers, networks and data from digital attacks. These attacks often aim to access, change or destroy sensitive information, or extort money from users. For individuals, cybersecurity means protecting personal privacy and property. Simple habits can greatly reduce risks: using strong passwords, avoiding suspicious links, and not sharing ID numbers or bank details online. 3 Businesses also rely heavily on cybersecurity. A single data leak can lead to huge financial losses and damage to reputation. 4 They need to update security systems regularly and train employees to recognize potential threats. On a national level, cybersecurity is crucial to national security and social stability. Governments around the world are strengthening laws and building advanced defense systems. 5 In short, cybersecurity is not just a job for experts. It is a shared responsibility that requires efforts from individuals, businesses and governments. A．So what exactly is cybersecurity? B．Many people are still unaware of online risks. C．Being careful is the best way to protect ourselves. D．Cybercrime has increased rapidly in recent years. E．It also helps maintain public trust in digital services. F．We can shop, work and communicate online anytime. G．Therefore, companies must take strict security measures. Passage 6 China’s humanoid robots take centre stage for Lunar New Year showtime Humanoid robots made a stunning appearance on the CCTV 2025 Spring Festival Gala. 1 (definite), this eye-catching display has drawn widespread 2 (recognize) across the globe. The gala itself is an 3 (influence) cultural event worldwide, which has brought the robot industry into a brand-new era. During the Gala, the whole robot show 4 (compose) of displays from four tech startups. Unitree Robotics, 5 particular, delivered brilliant performances. More than a dozen robots performed martial arts moves, 6 (show) excellent skills. Major technological progress demands long-term perseverance. Data shows 90% of humanoid robots 7 (ship) globally in 2024 were produced in China, 8 a complete industrial chain for robotics has been built. As 9 leader in this field, China keeps advancing robotics and AI, and continues to extend 10 (it) influence around the world. Passage 7 A Peking Opera actress lifts her spear in a studio in Hangzhou. Instead of a traditional stage or a live audience, there is only a green screen, surrounded by a circle of cameras 1 record her every careful movement. Later, when 2 (see) through a virtual reality (VR) headset, the same performance appears in a very different way. Rather than watching from 3 distance, the viewer feels as if he or she is standing inside the show. The project 4 (launch) by a VR production company based in Hangzhou in 2025. According to its founder, the company aims not only to record reality, but also to turn meaningful parts of the real world into immersive experiences. Born in Kenya and raised in Canada, the founder of the company first came to China at the age of 18, where he 5 (gradual) developed a strong interest in traditional Chinese culture. He found countless 6 (story) in China’s traditional culture, and Peking Opera left the deepest impression on him. However, he soon realized that, for people 7 (familiar) with it, the art form could seem complex and distant. He therefore turned to VR technology, 8 (believe) that a stronger sense of presence, rather than simple 9 (observe) , would help close this gap. The founder imagines a future in which anyone — whether in rural China 10 in Paris — can put on a headset and stand before a master performer, free from the limits of time and space. 迁移应用篇 一、根据提示完成句子 1．The move ______________________ (标志着从……向……的转变) the Times’ previous position to AI chatbots. 2．By introducing an AI diagnostic system, the hospital gradually ______________________ （取代传统方法) to improve medical efficiency 3．Nowadays, AI _________________(已经应用于) in many fields: finance, health care, machine translation and art, to name but a few. 4．We need to make sure that we will not_________________(成为受害者) AI. 5．You have been working_________________(在……的前沿)developments in VR for many years. 二、应用文写作 假定你是李华，你校即将开展的科技节设有三个展区：机器人拼装区、VR运动体验区和AI古诗创作区。交换生Chris打算体验其中一项。请给他写封邮件，内容包括： 1．推荐一个展区； 2．说明理由。 注意：1．写作词数应为80个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Chris, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua $Unit 4 Living with technology 外刊拓展提升（多题型专练） 识·单元要点概览 读·外刊拓展阅读 （来源：Science Focus）Artificial intelligence (AI) has been around since the birth of computers in the 1950s. The original pioneers dreamed of making ‘computer brains’ that could perform the same kinds of tasks as our own brains, such as playing chess or translating languages. But hopes that AI would quickly reach human-level intelligence didn’t come to fruition, and AI soon fell out of favour. Over the following decades, technology improved at an exponential rate. Computers got faster, the internet was invented, and researchers made new advances in AI algorithms. In the last decade, AI has started solving many of the problems that we always dreamed it could. This has prompted billions of dollars of investment from companies, governments and financiers, and many major organizations now embrace AI as a core element of their business. Mention AI, and most people think of ‘deep learning’. This kind of AI is loosely inspired by the way our brains work. It uses lots of computers to simulate large networks of artificial ‘neurons’, which are then trained, typically using humongous amounts of data, until they’ve learned to do what we want them to – for example, understanding speech.This training is the slow and resource-heavy part. Once trained, even a phone can then run the AI and instantly perform the right function, such as obeying your voice command. Deep learning is just one kind of AI, among thousands of others. Some AIs use advanced statistics to help computers make predictions, such as the likely side effects of a new drug; others use logic to make deductions about their environment, such as a robot mapping out a route; while others simulate evolution or even swarms of bees in order to find solutions to difficult problems such as scheduling activities in a factory or optimizing the shape of an aircraft wing. 【全文翻译】 自20世纪50年代计算机诞生以来，人工智能（AI）就已出现。最初的先驱们梦想着制造出“计算机大脑”，使其能够执行与人类大脑相同的任务，比如下棋或翻译语言。但人工智能能迅速达到人类智能水平的希望并未实现，人工智能很快就失宠了。 在接下来的几十年里，技术呈指数级发展。计算机运行速度更快了，互联网被发明了出来，研究人员在人工智能算法方面也取得了新进展。在过去十年里，人工智能开始解决许多我们一直梦想它能解决的问题。这促使企业、政府和金融家投入了数十亿美元，现在许多大型机构都将人工智能作为其业务的核心要素。 一提到人工智能，大多数人就会想到“深度学习”。这类人工智能大致受到人类大脑工作方式的启发。它利用大量计算机来模拟庞大的人造“神经元”网络，然后通常使用海量数据对这些网络进行训练，直到它们学会执行我们希望它们完成的任务——例如，理解语音。训练过程既缓慢又耗费资源。一旦完成训练，即使是手机也能运行该人工智能并立即执行相应功能，比如听从你的语音指令。深度学习只是数千种人工智能类型中的一种。 一些人工智能运用高级统计学方法帮助计算机进行预测，比如预测一种新药可能产生的副作用；另一些则运用逻辑推理对周围环境进行推断，比如让机器人规划路线；还有一些会模拟进化过程，甚至模拟蜂群行为，以找到解决难题的方法，比如安排工厂的生产活动或优化飞机机翼的形状。 【核心词汇】 1 / 13 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 ①artificial intelligence 人工智能 ②computer n. 计算机 ③pioneer n. 先驱 ④intelligence n. 智能 ⑤algorithm n. 算法 ⑥investment n. 投资 ⑦organization n. 组织 ⑧core n. 核心 ⑨element n. 要素 ⑩deep learning 深度学习 ⑪inspire v. 启发 ⑫simulate v. 模拟 ⑬neuron n. 神经元 ⑭data n. 数据 ⑮function n. 功能 ⑯command n. 命令 ⑰statistics n. 统计学 ⑱prediction n. 预测 ⑲deduction n. 推论 ⑳evolution n. 进化 【长难句分析】 1. The original pioneers dreamed of making ‘computer brains’ that could perform the same kinds of tasks as our own brains, such as playing chess or translating languages. 句意：最初的先驱者们梦想制造出“计算机大脑”，这种大脑能够执行与我们人类大脑相同的任务，比如下棋或翻译语言。 分析：本句中，The original pioneers是主语，dreamed of是谓语，making ‘computer brains’是动名词短语作宾语。that could perform the same kinds of tasks as our own brains是定语从句，修饰先行词‘computer brains’，在这个定语从句中，that作主语，could perform是谓语，the same kinds of tasks是宾语，as our own brains是比较状语。such as playing chess or translating languages是举例说明tasks的内容。 2. It uses lots of computers to simulate large networks of artificial ‘neurons’, which are then trained, typically using humongous amounts of data, until they’ve learned to do what we want them to – for example, understanding speech. 句意：它使用大量的计算机来模拟人造“神经元”的大型网络，这些“神经元”随后会被训练，通常会使用大量的数据，直到它们学会做我们想让它们做的事情——例如，理解语音。 分析：本句中，It是主语，uses是谓语，lots of computers是宾语，to simulate large networks of artificial ‘neurons’是目的状语。which are then trained是定语从句，修饰先行词‘neurons’，在这个定语从句中，which作主语，are trained是谓语。typically using humongous amounts of data是现在分词短语作伴随状语。until they’ve learned to do what we want them to是时间状语从句，其中what we want them to是宾语从句，作do的宾语。破折号后面的understanding speech是举例说明做的事情。 练·能力培优拔高 培优提升篇 Passage 1 A viral cartoon about open-source software shows an unsteady pile of boxes labelled “all modern digital infrastructure (基础设施)” and one tiny box right at the bottom, supporting the whole lot: “a project some random person in Nebraska has been thanklessly maintaining since 2003.” That’s the reality of open source: every website, application and operating system relies on it. Modern society couldn’t function without it, yet much of it is maintained by volunteers in their spare time. But the growing burden created by a flood of AI-generated code is causing many to burn out and leave the community altogether, threatening the future of open-source software. AI models are making it easier and easier to generate code to build new features or fix bugs at the click of a button. But that code is often confusing or simply garbage. While code submissions get ever easier, human contributors responsible for checking, fixing and approving them are getting swamped. Even paid workers find the demands unbearable. Chad Whitacre, who ran an open-source team at a big company, said he was leaving his role. “AI was the last straw (稻草),” he wrote in a blog post. “AI-written code can look like it’s going to work, but its problems are often hidden and take a lot of effort to find,” says Miranda Heath at the University of Edinburgh, UK. She is researching burnout in the hope of ensuring that open source remains sustainable. But she encounters many people who have already had enough. In response, software developer Mike McQuaid has started the Open Source Resistance, a movement calling on engineers to contribute directly with their time because maintaining the open-source infrastructure companies rely on ultimately serves those companies too. His argument is simple: if a business depends on open-source software, helping maintain it is not charity — it’s work. 1．What does the viral cartoon mainly show? A．Modern society is becoming unstable. B．Open-source projects are poorly designed. C．Random programmers often create problems. D．Digital systems rely on unseen volunteer work. 2．What does the underlined word “swamped” in paragraph 4 mean? A．Trained. B．Overloaded. C．Replaced. D．Motivated. 3．What solution does Mike McQuaid suggest? A．Letting AI review open-source code. B．Reducing dependence on AI models. C．Improving communication among teams. D．Encouraging company-backed maintenance. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．On the Edge of Burnout B．AI Models for Volunteers C．From Code to Community D．The Promise of Open Source 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．D 4．A 【导语】主要介绍人工智能代码泛滥加重开源维护者负担，引发从业者倦怠危机，同时介绍相关应对举措。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“A viral cartoon about open-source software shows an unsteady pile of boxes labelled “all modern digital infrastructure (基础设施)” and one tiny box right at the bottom, supporting the whole lot: “a project some random person in Nebraska has been thanklessly maintaining since 2003”. (一张爆红的开源软件漫画画着一堆摇摇欲坠、标有“全部现代数字基础设施”的箱子，最底下仅有一个小小的箱子撑着所有箱子，上面写着：“一个内布拉斯加州的不知名人士自2003年起吃力不讨好地维护、无人感念的项目”。)”可知，这幅卡通图揭示了现代数字系统高度依赖无名志愿者的无偿维护工作。 2．词句猜测题。根据第四段中的“AI models are making it easier and easier to generate code to build new features or fix bugs at the click of a button. But that code is often confusing or simply garbage. While code submissions get ever easier, human contributors responsible for checking, fixing and approving them are getting swamped. (人们只需轻点按钮，人工智能模型就能愈发轻松地生成代码来搭建新功能或修复漏洞。但这类代码通常晦涩难懂，抑或纯粹是无用垃圾。提交代码变得愈发简便，可负责核查、修正与审批代码的人工贡献者却被swamped。)”可知，大量劣质AI代码涌入，让维护者工作量剧增、不堪重负，因此swamped意为“超负荷的”，与overloaded意义相近。 3．细节理解题。根据第六段中的“In response, software developer Mike McQuaid has started the Open Source Resistance, a movement calling on engineers to contribute directly with their time because maintaining the open-source infrastructure companies rely on ultimately serves those companies too. (作为回应，软件开发者迈克·麦奎德发起了开源抵抗运动，该运动呼吁工程师们直接投入时间参与贡献，因为维护各大企业所依赖的开源基础设施，最终也会惠及这些企业。)”可知，他主张依托企业支持、让企业参与维护开源软件。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第三段中的“But the growing burden created by a flood of AI-generated code is causing many to burn out and leave the community altogether, threatening the future of open-source software. (但大量人工智能生成代码带来的与日俱增的负担，正致使许多人身心耗竭并彻底离开社区，威胁着开源软件的未来。)”以及尾段中的“His argument is simple: if a business depends on open-source software, helping maintain it is not charity — it’s work. (他的观点很简单：如果企业依赖开源软件，帮忙维护它并非慈善——而是本职工作。)”可知，文章围绕AI加重开源维护负担、从业者普遍倦怠的核心危机展开，旨在说明开源行业濒临人力枯竭的困境，所以“On the Edge of Burnout (濒临心力交瘁)”最能概括全文核心，适合作为最佳标题。故选 A 项。 Passage 2 As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off across the United States, Canada and Mexico, another competition has been quietly emerging — off the field. Several Chinese large language models including Qwen, DeepSeek and Kimi have stepped up to predict match results, turning the world’s largest sporting event into an unexpected testing ground for AI-powered reasoning and data analysis. Several AI platforms have come up with creative campaigns. For instance, Moonshot AI’s Kimi has launched a 1-trillion-token reward for correctly predicting match winners and the final champion. However, the World Cup has also exposed the limitations of current AI models when it comes to analyzing and predicting the results of sporting events. For example, before the Group C match between Brazil and Morocco, major large language models confidently predicted a Brazilian victory, based on historical records and data. The match ended in a 1-1 draw. “As one of the most-watched sporting events across the globe, the World Cup offers AI companies a rare opportunity to showcase the computing power and analytical skills to a wider audience, but soccer matches are influenced by many factors in the physical world, and such variables (变量) are highly uncertain and difficult to quantify using fixed AI models, making precise predictions challenging.” said Guo Tao, a member of the Chinese Association for Artificial Intelligence and a senior expert in AI. Asked why tech companies are rolling out AI prediction features for sports when the accuracy rate is relatively low, experts said the trend partly reflects the growing pressure of competition across the industry. While artificial intelligence has grown extremely powerful in the digital world, the physical world — with all its unpredictability — remains largely beyond its reach. As the AI technology matures, simply competing on the size parameter (参数) is not enough, so the market should pay less attention to how large a model is and more attention to whether it can deliver valuable services in real-world situations and solve practical problems for users. 1．Why is the 2026 FIFA World Cup seen as “an unexpected testing ground” for AI? A．It lets AI platforms test match prediction. B．It is a big sports event hosted by three nations. C．It provides big rewards for new AI models. D．It helps AI correct sports data errors. 2．What can be learned from the Brazil-Morocco match result? A．Most football games end in draws unexpectedly. B．AI fails to collect enough sports statistics. C．Statistical data mean nothing to match analysis. D．Historical data cannot guarantee accurate predictions. 3．What is Guo Tao’s attitude toward AI’s ability to predict sports events? A．optimistic B．skeptical C．disapproving D．objective 4．What can we infer from the last paragraph? A．AI can predict all real-world events accurately. B．Big AI models are useless in modern market. C．Practical service ability for AI matters more. D．Model size still decides an AI model’s value. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．D 4．C 【导语】文章以2026年美加墨世界杯为背景，介绍通义千问、深度求索、Kimi等中国大语言模型纷纷尝试预测赛事结果，世界杯意外成为检验AI推理与数据分析能力的试验场；文章同时指出AI体育赛事预测存在明显局限，现实赛场变量难以量化，专家表示行业不应盲目比拼模型参数规模，而应聚焦AI在现实场景中提供实用服务、解决实际问题的能力。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Several Chinese large language models including Qwen, DeepSeek and Kimi have stepped up to predict match results, turning the world’s largest sporting event into an unexpected testing ground for AI-powered reasoning and data analysis.(包括通义千问、深度求索、Kimi在内的多款中国大语言模型已经开始预测赛事结果，将这项全球规模最大的体育赛事转变成了人工智能推理和数据分析能力的意外试验场。)”可知，2026年世界杯被视作人工智能意外试验场的原因是它让人工智能平台测试赛事预测能力。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段“For example, before the Group C match between Brazil and Morocco, major large language models confidently predicted a Brazilian victory, based on historical records and data. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.(举例来说，在巴西对阵摩洛哥的C组小组赛开始前，各大主流大语言模型依托历史记录与数据，笃定预测巴西取胜。比赛最终以1比1平局收场。)”可知，历史数据无法保证预测结果精准。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段“‘As one of the most-watched sporting events across the globe, the World Cup offers AI companies a rare opportunity to showcase the computing power and analytical skills to a wider audience, but soccer matches are influenced by many factors in the physical world, and such variables (变量) are highly uncertain and difficult to quantify using fixed AI models, making precise predictions challenging.’ said Guo Tao, a member of the Chinese Association for Artificial Intelligence and a senior expert in AI.(中国人工智能学会会员、人工智能高级专家郭涛表示：‘作为全球收看人数最多的体育赛事之一，世界杯为人工智能企业提供了一个难得的机会，向更广泛的受众展示算力与分析能力，但是足球比赛会受到现实世界当中诸多因素的影响，并且这类变量具备高度不确定性，很难依靠固定的人工智能模型实现量化，这就让精准预测具备很大难度。’)”可知，郭涛既认可世界杯为人工智能企业提供了展示算力与分析能力的机会，也客观点明足球赛事受现实多重因素影响、变量不确定性强，没有片面否定或一味看好，态度是客观的。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“As the AI technology matures, simply competing on the size parameter is not enough, so the market should pay less attention to how large a model is and more attention to whether it can deliver valuable services in real-world situations and solve practical problems for users.(随着人工智能技术走向成熟，仅仅比拼参数规模是不够的，因此市场应当少关注模型体量大小，更多关注人工智能能否在现实场景中提供有价值的服务、为用户解决实际问题。)”可知，人工智能的实用服务能力更加重要。 Passage 3 In the UK, climate extremes damage fields, with 84% of farmers seeing lower crop output. Labour shortages, rising costs and resource pressure further cloud the outlook of British agriculture. However, as agricultural problems multiply, creative responses arise. Virtual reality (VR), the same immersive tech usually associated with gamers, is quietly becoming a lifeline for the global food system, helping build future-ready farms. Farm work mostly involves operating tractors, but this can be stressful for inexperienced workers, given tractors’ large blind spots and narrow, muddy rural roads. One critical application of VR lies in enhancing driving safety through targeted danger training. Traditional training often relies on images and simplified explanations, resulting in a significant safety gap. The University of Nottingham created a tractor VR danger test using real 360° footage, placing learners in high-risk circumstances, such as hidden cyclists or unexpected sharp turns on rough roads. Trials with over 100 drivers showed this immersive training sharpens danger awareness and reduces accident risks. VR also trains future vineyard workers without damaging vines (葡萄藤). Wet-day practice exposes living vine cells, allowing diseases to take hold. New Zealand’s MaaraTech Project has developed a system enabling trainees to practise cutting vines indoors or on rainy days. Sensor-equipped scissors guide users in correct cutting force and angle, guaranteeing accuracy rather than mere speed, for neater cuts ensure healthier vines and better grapes. VR training helps new workers gain confidence and enables them to become qualified laborers in a short time. Besides, Oregon State University’s project offers virtual farm trips via smart devices, while an Indian university uses VR centres for interactive lessons on crop growth, animal care and modern production systems. These projects enrich young people’s understanding of farming. Above all, they give them a head start, sparking their curiosity and contributing to their engagement in agricultural fields — long before they step onto a real farm. 1．Why does the author mention British agriculture? A．To analyze labor gaps. B．To stress farming crises. C．To introduce VR’s role. D．To state causes of crop failures. 2．What is the major problem with traditional tractor-driving training? A．It fails to make blind spots clear. B．It barely offers hands-on instructions. C．It overlooks the importance of safety rules. D．It can’t fully prepare trainees for real dangers. 3．Which word best describes the performance of the sensor-equipped scissors? A．Precise. B．Flexible. C．Durable. D．Speedy. 4．In what way do VR farming projects mainly affect the youth based on paragraph 6? A．Career motivation. B．Skill acquisition. C．Virtual interaction. D．Farm work efficiency. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．A 【导语】英国农业深陷多重危机，VR 技术应运助力农业发展，可模拟农机危险实训、培训葡萄园工人，还能科普农业知识、激发青年从业兴趣。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段“However, as agricultural problems multiply, creative responses arise. Virtual reality (VR), the same immersive tech usually associated with gamers, is quietly becoming a lifeline for the global food system, helping build future-ready farms.(然而，随着农业问题日益增多，创新的解决方案也随之出现。虚拟现实（VR）——这种通常与游戏玩家相关的沉浸式技术，正悄然成为全球粮食系统的一条生命线，有助于打造适应未来需求的农场)”可知，作者提及英国的农业是为了介绍虚拟现实的作用。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“Traditional training often relies on images and simplified explanations, resulting in a significant safety gap.(传统培训通常依赖图像和简化讲解，这造成了很大的安全缺口)”可知，传统拖拉机驾驶培训的主要问题是它无法让学员充分做好应对真实危险的准备。 3．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Sensor-equipped scissors guide users in correct cutting force and angle, guaranteeing accuracy rather than mere speed, for neater cuts ensure healthier vines and better grapes.(配备传感器的剪刀能够引导使用者掌握正确的剪切力度和角度，确保操作的精准度而非仅仅追求速度。这样就能剪出更整齐的枝叶，从而让葡萄藤更健康，葡萄品质也更高)”可知，配备传感器的剪刀的性能是精确的。 4．细节理解题。根据第六段“Besides, Oregon State University’s project offers virtual farm trips via smart devices, while an Indian university uses VR centres for interactive lessons on crop growth, animal care and modern production systems. These projects enrich young people’s understanding of farming. Above all, they give them a head start, sparking their curiosity and contributing to their engagement in agricultural fields — long before they step onto a real farm.(此外，俄勒冈州立大学的项目通过智能设备提供虚拟农场之旅，而印度的一所大学则利用虚拟现实中心开展有关作物生长、动物护理和现代生产系统的互动课程。这些项目丰富了年轻人对农业的了解。最重要的是，它们为他们提供了良好的开端，激发了他们的好奇心，并促使他们早早地投身农业领域——而在此之前，他们还从未踏上过真正的农场)”可知，虚拟现实农业项目主要对年轻人的职业动力产生影响。 Passage 4 Imagine flying into the future in a time machine, 100 years from today. What do you see? Flying cars passing us by, robots granting our every wish, or maybe even cities on Mars? Just as the present day would amaze someone from 100 years ago, life in the next century could be a blanket of the fantastic woven with threads of tomorrow’s innovation. 1 Virtual Reality and Augmented (扩大的) Reality Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) will enable you to immerse (沉浸) yourself in digital environments that are similar to the real world. Whether it’s for entertainment, education, or business, you could attend virtual meetings that feel as if you’re in the same room with attendants from around the globe. 2 Global Population Dynamics Your world’s population is expected to continue growing, but the growth rate may slow down. This could lead to changes in age composition, with a higher proportion of elderly individuals. 3 For example, climate change can push people to relocate, altering demographic patterns and possibly leading to new population centers. This demographic shift will influence how resources are allocated and could reshape the geopolitical landscape. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics 4 AI systems will become more intuitive, understanding your needs and preferences with precision. Imagine robotic assistants in your home catering to daily chores,  smart healthcare diagnosing and treating medical conditions with unprecedented accuracy, and educational tools that adapt to your learning style for optimal knowledge absorption. Medicine and Health Care As you look a century ahead, you can expect to see incredible changes in medicine and health care. 5 Get ready for personalized treatments, thanks to progress in genetic engineering, and anticipate significant increases in life expectancy due to these advancements. A．How you approach well-being will take on a new look. B．What will be different in life in 100 years: Imagining tomorrow’s world? C．Join me on this exciting journey as we stare at the crystal ball of the future. D．These changes are likely to reshape how diseases are prevented and managed. E．Moreover, the global living area of population might change due to many factors. F．Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize the way you interact with the world around you. G．Or you could explore historical events in immersive educational experiences that bring the past to vivid life. 【答案】1．C 2．G 3．E 4．F 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，探讨了未来100年可能发生的变化，包括虚拟现实、全球人口动态、人工智能、医学和保健。 1．上文提到“Just as the present day would amaze someone from 100 years ago, life in the next century could be a blanket of the fantastic woven with threads of tomorrow’s innovation. (正如今天的生活会让100年前的人感到震惊一样，下个世纪的生活可能会像一床由明天创新的线编织而成的神奇毯子。)”，说明下文要开始介绍未来的新生活，C选项“加入我，一起踏上这段激动人心的旅程，凝视着未来的水晶球。”符合语境，它作为一个总起句，引起了下文。故选C项。 2．上文提到“Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) will enable you to immerse (沉浸) yourself in digital environments that are similar to the real world. (虚拟现实(VR)和增强现实(AR)将使你能够沉浸在与现实世界相似的数字环境中。)”，说明虚拟现实技术能带来沉浸式的体验，这和G选项“或者，你可以通过沉浸式的教育体验来探索历史事件，让过去栩栩如生地呈现在你的眼前。”说法一致，都是强调虚拟现实技术的真实体验，故选G项。 3．本段的标题是“Global Population Dynamics”，说明本段和全球人口的变化相关，E选项“此外，全球居住区域的人口可能会因多种因素而发生变化。”和标题意思一致，并且承接上文“Your world’s population is expected to continue growing, but the growth rate may slow down. This could lead to changes in age composition, with a higher proportion of elderly individuals. (你们的世界人口预计将继续增长，但增长速度可能会放缓。这可能导致年龄组成的变化，其中老年人的比例较高。)”继续说人口变化的因素，故选E项。 4．下文提到“AI systems will become more intuitive, understanding your needs and preferences with precision. (人工智能系统将变得更加直观，精确地理解您的需求和偏好。)”，说明AI会更聪明，方便人们使用，F选项“人工智能将彻底改变人们与周围世界的互动方式”符合题意。故选F项。 5．本段的标题是“Medicine and Health Care (医药健康保护)”，说明本段和健康保健相关。根据上文“ As you look a century ahead, you can expect to see incredible changes in medicine and health care. (当你展望未来一个世纪时，你可以期待看到医学和医疗保健的令人难以置信的变化。)”可知D选项“这些变化可能会重塑疾病预防和管理的方式。”正是说医学和医疗保健的变化带来的影响，并且和标题一致。故选D项。 Passage 5 Cybersecurity: A Shared Responsibility in the Digital Age The Internet has become an essential part of modern life, connecting people, businesses and governments across the globe. 1 However, this convenience comes with hidden dangers, such as data leaks, cyber fraud and hacking attacks. 2 It refers to the practice of protecting computers, networks and data from digital attacks. These attacks often aim to access, change or destroy sensitive information, or extort money from users. For individuals, cybersecurity means protecting personal privacy and property. Simple habits can greatly reduce risks: using strong passwords, avoiding suspicious links, and not sharing ID numbers or bank details online. 3 Businesses also rely heavily on cybersecurity. A single data leak can lead to huge financial losses and damage to reputation. 4 They need to update security systems regularly and train employees to recognize potential threats. On a national level, cybersecurity is crucial to national security and social stability. Governments around the world are strengthening laws and building advanced defense systems. 5 In short, cybersecurity is not just a job for experts. It is a shared responsibility that requires efforts from individuals, businesses and governments. A．So what exactly is cybersecurity? B．Many people are still unaware of online risks. C．Being careful is the best way to protect ourselves. D．Cybercrime has increased rapidly in recent years. E．It also helps maintain public trust in digital services. F．We can shop, work and communicate online anytime. G．Therefore, companies must take strict security measures. 【答案】1．F 2．A 3．C 4．G 5．E 【导语】文章主要讲述了在数字时代，网络安全面临诸多威胁，它涵盖保护网络与数据免受攻击，并强调个人、企业及政府需共同承担维护责任。 1．上文“The Internet has become an essential part of modern life, connecting people, businesses and governments across the globe. (互联网已成为现代生活的重要组成部分，连接着全球各地的人们、企业和政府。)”说明互联网的普及与连接作用。空处和前文为顺接关系，具体列举互联网带来的便利生活场景。所以F项“我们可以随时在线购物、工作和交流。”符合语境，承接前文互联网的普及性，自然引出后文转折提及的潜在风险。 2．下文“It refers to the practice of protecting computers, networks and data from digital attacks. (它指的是保护计算机、网络和数据免受数字攻击的做法。)”是对某一概念的定义。空处应为引出该概念的设问句。所以A项“那么，网络安全究竟是什么？”符合语境，后文的It指代该选项中的“cybersecurity”，通过设问自然过渡到对网络安全概念的正式阐释。 3．上文“Simple habits can greatly reduce risks: using strong passwords, avoiding suspicious links, and not sharing ID numbers or bank details online. (简单的习惯就能大大降低风险：使用强密码、避开可疑链接、不在网上分享身份证号或银行信息。)”列举了个人防护的具体做法。空处是对这些做法的总结，强调谨慎的重要性。所以C项“保持谨慎是保护我们自己最好的方式。”符合语境。 4．上文“A single data leak can lead to huge financial losses and damage to reputation. (一次数据泄露就可能导致巨大的经济损失和声誉损害。)”指出了企业面临的严重后果。下文“They need to update security systems regularly and train employees to recognize potential threats. (他们需要定期更新安全系统，并培训员工识别潜在威胁。)”提出了企业的应对措施。空处承上启下，应得出企业必须采取严格措施的结论。所以G项“因此，公司必须采取严格的安全措施。”符合语境。 5．上文“Governments around the world are strengthening laws and building advanced defense systems. (世界各国政府正在加强立法并建立先进的防御系统。)”说明了国家层面的行动。空处应进一步阐述这些行动带来的积极影响或目的。E项“这也有助于维持公众对数字服务的信任。”中的“also”承接上文，说明除了保障国家安全外的另一益处，符合语境。 Passage 6 China’s humanoid robots take centre stage for Lunar New Year showtime Humanoid robots made a stunning appearance on the CCTV 2025 Spring Festival Gala. 1 (definite), this eye-catching display has drawn widespread 2 (recognize) across the globe. The gala itself is an 3 (influence) cultural event worldwide, which has brought the robot industry into a brand-new era. During the Gala, the whole robot show 4 (compose) of displays from four tech startups. Unitree Robotics, 5 particular, delivered brilliant performances. More than a dozen robots performed martial arts moves, 6 (show) excellent skills. Major technological progress demands long-term perseverance. Data shows 90% of humanoid robots 7 (ship) globally in 2024 were produced in China, 8 a complete industrial chain for robotics has been built. As 9 leader in this field, China keeps advancing robotics and AI, and continues to extend 10 (it) influence around the world. 【答案】 1．Definitely 2．recognition 3．influential 4．was composed 5．in 6．showing 7．shipped 8．where 9．a 10．its 【导语】这篇文章主要介绍人形机器人亮相央视春晚，同时介绍了春晚机器人表演的组成企业，以及中国人形机器人产业的技术优势、完整产业链和我国在机器人与人工智能领域的全球影响力。 1．考查副词。句意：毫无疑问，这场吸睛的表演在全球范围内获得了广泛认可。空格修饰整个句子，需将形容词definite变为副词definitely作评注性状语，句首首字母大写。 2．考查名词。句意同上。形容词widespread后需接名词作has drawn的宾语，recognize的名词形式recognition表示“认可、认同”。 3．考查形容词。句意：春晚本身是一项在全球范围内极具影响力的文化活动，它将机器人产业带入了一个全新的时代。空处需要形容词作定语修饰event，influence的形容词形式是influential，意为“有影响力的”。 4．考查时态语态。句意：晚会期间，整场机器人表演由四家科技初创公司的展示节目共同组成。文章讲述2025春晚往事，用一般过去时，主语the whole robot show和compose构成被动关系，主语为单数，be动词用was。 5．考查介词。句意：尤其是宇树科技带来了精彩绝伦的表演。in particular是固定短语，意为“尤其、特别”。 6．考查非谓语动词。句意：十几台机器人表演武术动作，展现出精湛的技术。句中已有谓语performed，空格作伴随状语，主语robots与show是主动关系，用现在分词showing。 7．考查非谓语动词。句意：数据显示，2024年全球运输的90%人形机器人产自中国，中国已经建成完整的机器人产业链。名词humanoid robots和ship是被动关系，此处用过去分词shipped作后置定语，表“被运输的”。 8．考查定语从句。句意同上。空格引导非限制性定语从句，先行词China表地点，从句缺状语，用关系副词where在从句中作地点状语。 9．考查冠词。句意：作为该领域的领军者，中国持续推进机器人与人工智能技术发展，并不断扩大自身在全球的影响力。leader是可数名词单数，发音以辅音音素开头，泛指一位领军者，用不定冠词a。 10．考查代词。句意同上。空格修饰名词influence，需用形容词性物主代词its，指代China’s。 Passage 7 A Peking Opera actress lifts her spear in a studio in Hangzhou. Instead of a traditional stage or a live audience, there is only a green screen, surrounded by a circle of cameras 1 record her every careful movement. Later, when 2 (see) through a virtual reality (VR) headset, the same performance appears in a very different way. Rather than watching from 3 distance, the viewer feels as if he or she is standing inside the show. The project 4 (launch) by a VR production company based in Hangzhou in 2025. According to its founder, the company aims not only to record reality, but also to turn meaningful parts of the real world into immersive experiences. Born in Kenya and raised in Canada, the founder of the company first came to China at the age of 18, where he 5 (gradual) developed a strong interest in traditional Chinese culture. He found countless 6 (story) in China’s traditional culture, and Peking Opera left the deepest impression on him. However, he soon realized that, for people 7 (familiar) with it, the art form could seem complex and distant. He therefore turned to VR technology, 8 (believe) that a stronger sense of presence, rather than simple 9 (observe) , would help close this gap. The founder imagines a future in which anyone — whether in rural China 10 in Paris — can put on a headset and stand before a master performer, free from the limits of time and space. 【答案】 1．that/which 2．seen 3．a 4．was launched 5．gradually 6．stories 7．unfamiliar 8．believing 9．observation 10．or 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍杭州某VR公司运用虚拟现实技术呈现京剧，让传统文化更具沉浸感与亲和力。 1．考查定语从句。句意：没有传统舞台或现场观众，只有一块绿幕，周围环绕着一圈摄像机，记录着她每一个精心的动作。此处引导定语从句，先行词cameras指物，在从句中作主语，所以用关系代词that/which。故填that/which。 2．考查非谓语动词。句意：之后，当通过虚拟现实头盔观看时，同一场表演呈现出截然不同的效果。see与逻辑主语the same performance之间为被动关系，所以用过去分词seen。故填seen。 3．考查冠词。句意：观众不再是远远地观看，而是仿佛置身于演出之中。此处为固定搭配from a distance，意为“在远处，远远地”，所以用不定冠词a。故填a。 4．考查动词时态和语态。句意：该项目于2025年由杭州一家VR制作公司推出。此处为谓语动词，根据时间状语in 2025可知，描述过去的被动动作，用一般过去时的被动语态，主语The project是单数，所以用was launched。故填was launched。 5．考查副词。句意：这位公司创始人在肯尼亚出生、加拿大长大，18岁首次来到中国，并在那里逐渐对中国传统文化产生了浓厚兴趣。此处修饰动词developed，用gradual的副词形式gradually。故填gradually。 6．考查名词复数。句意：他在中国传统文化中发现了无数故事，而京剧给他留下的印象最为深刻。此处被countless修饰，应用可数名词复数形式，所以用stories。故填stories。 7．考查形容词。句意：然而，他很快意识到，对于不熟悉它的人来说，这种艺术形式可能显得复杂而遥远。此处为形容词作后置定语，结合句意，此处表示“不熟悉的”，用familiar的反义词unfamiliar。故填unfamiliar。 8．考查非谓语动词。句意：因此，他转向VR技术，相信更强的临场感而非单纯的观看，将有助于缩小这一差距。此处为非谓语动词作状语，主语he与believe为主动关系，所以用现在分词believing。故填believing。 9．考查名词。句意：因此，他转向VR技术，相信更强的临场感而非单纯的观看，将有助于缩小这一差距。此处与presence并列，作介词rather than的宾语，用observe的名词形式observation。故填observation。 10．考查连词。句意：这位创始人设想这样一个未来：任何人——无论是在中国农村还是在巴黎——都可以戴上头盔，站在表演大师面前，不受时空限制。此处为固定搭配whether...or...，意为“无论……还是……”，所以用连词or。故填or。 迁移应用篇 一、根据提示完成句子 1．The move ______________________ (标志着从……向……的转变) the Times’ previous position to AI chatbots. 2．By introducing an AI diagnostic system, the hospital gradually ______________________ （取代传统方法) to improve medical efficiency 3．Nowadays, AI _________________(已经应用于) in many fields: finance, health care, machine translation and art, to name but a few. 4．We need to make sure that we will not_________________(成为受害者) AI. 5．You have been working_________________(在……的前沿)developments in VR for many years. 【答案】 1. marks the shift from 2. replaces traditional methods 3. is already being applied 4. fall victim to 5. at the forefront of 二、应用文写作 假定你是李华，你校即将开展的科技节设有三个展区：机器人拼装区、VR运动体验区和AI古诗创作区。交换生Chris打算体验其中一项。请给他写封邮件，内容包括： 1．推荐一个展区； 2．说明理由。 注意：1．写作词数应为80个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Chris, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【参考范文】 Dear Chris, I’m happy to hear you’re interested in our school’s Science and Technology Festival. Among the three zones, I suggest you visit the Robot Building Zone. Here are my reasons for recommending this zone. First, it’s a hands-on activity. You can assemble small robots with bricks, motors and sensors, and even make them move. It’s a great way to master basic mechanics and programming. Second, the zone offers clear English instructions, so language won’t be a problem. You’ll also work in teams, which makes it more fun. I believe you’ll enjoy creating your own robot. Have a great time! Yours sincerely, Li Hua $ Unit 4 Living with technology 外刊拓展提升（多题型专练） 参考答案 练·能力培优拔高 培优提升篇 Passage 1 1．D 2．B 3．D 4．A Passage 2 1．A 2．D 3．D 4．C Passage 3 1．C 2．D 3．A 4．A Passage 4 1．C 2．G 3．E 4．F 5．D Passage 5 1．F 2．A 3．C 4．G 5．E Passage 6 1．Definitely 2．recognition 3．influential 4．was composed 5．in 6．showing 7．shipped 8．where 9．a 10．Its Passage 7 1．that/which 2．seen 3．a 4．was launched 5．gradually 6．stories 7．unfamiliar 8．believing 9．observation 10．Or 迁移应用篇 一、根据提示完成句子 1. marks the shift from 2. replaces traditional methods 3. is already being applied 4. fall victim to 5. at the forefront of 二、应用文写作 【参考范文】 Dear Chris, I’m happy to hear you’re interested in our school’s Science and Technology Festival. Among the three zones, I suggest you visit the Robot Building Zone. Here are my reasons for recommending this zone. First, it’s a hands-on activity. You can assemble small robots with bricks, motors and sensors, and even make them move. It’s a great way to master basic mechanics and programming. Second, the zone offers clear English instructions, so language won’t be a problem. You’ll also work in teams, which makes it more fun. I believe you’ll enjoy creating your own robot. Have a great time! Yours sincerely, Li Hua 1 / 13 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $