Unit 3 Past passing by 历史和考古（单元阅读精练）英语新教材外研版九年级上册

**基本信息** 以“历史与考古”为主题，融合科技与传统文化，通过多样化题型构建“文化理解-语言应用-思维发展”的训练逻辑。 **专项设计** |模块|题量/典例|题型特征|知识逻辑| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |时文阅读|2篇（数字博物馆、数字敦煌）|阅读理解+阅读还原，说明文为主|聚焦科技赋能文化传播，从元宇宙技术到数字项目，构建“技术原理-应用案例-文化价值”逻辑链| |实战演练|4篇（故宫、长城、兵马俑、AI复原古人）|短文填空+阅读理解（含记叙文）|衔接传统历史与现代技术，覆盖文化遗产保护、历史谜团探究、科技复原应用，形成“历史传承-科技创新-文化认同”认知体系|

Unit 3 Past passing by历史和考古 单元阅读精练 模块 语篇 题型 体裁 词数 内容简介 时文阅读 Passage1 阅读理解 说明文 357 基于元宇宙和数字孪生技术的数字博物馆如何打破时空限制，通过高精度建模和互动体验让文物“活”起来。 Passage2 阅读还原 说明文 316 介绍了“数字敦煌”项目 实战演练 Passage1 短文填空 说明文 346 介绍故宫博物院的历史与现状，讲述其丰富的文化藏品与独特的建筑价值，点明它承载历史、连接古今的意义。 Passage2 阅读理解 记叙文 265 介绍中国长城作为世界著名建筑，至今仍有诸多未解之谜，如建造方式、设计原理、内部隐藏空间等，体现古代中国人的智慧。 Passage3 阅读理解 说明文 196 讲述1974年中国农民挖井时发现陶器碎片，后经考古队发掘出数千个兵马俑 Passage4 阅读理解 说明文 224 介绍借助AI技术可以复原李白、杜甫等古人的数字形象，讲解了该技术的工作原理、优势和弊端 Passage1 Have you ever imagined walking into a museum thousands of miles away without leaving your home, and even “touching” the cultural relics inside and learning about the stories behind them? With the development of the metaverse and digital twin technology, this has become a reality. Digital museums based on metaverse technology break the limitations of time and space of traditional museums. Through 3D scanning and modeling technology, cultural relics are restored 1:1 in the digital world with high precision. Users can wear VR devices to wander in the virtual museum, observe every detail of cultural relics from any angle, and even zoom in to see the subtle textures that are hard to find with the naked eye. What’s more amazing is the interactive experience. In the digital museum of the Sanxingdui Ruins, visitors can “assemble” the broken bronze masks by themselves and watch the dynamic restoration process of the cultural relics. In the digital Forbidden City, people can walk into the palaces that are not open to the public in reality, and experience the life of ancient court people through immersive scenes. Behind these amazing experiences is the support of many cutting-edge technologies. 3D modeling technology can capture every detail of cultural relics with an accuracy of 0.1 millimeters. Cloud rendering technology allows users to visit smoothly even with ordinary devices, without downloading huge files. Artificial intelligence can also act as a smart guide, answering various questions about cultural relics in real time according to users’ interests. Some people worry that digital museums will replace real museums. But in fact, the two are complementary. Digital museums lower the threshold for people to access cultural relics, especially for those who live in remote areas or have difficulty in moving. At the same time, the digital display can arouse people’s interest in cultural relics and encourage them to visit real museums in person. In the future, with the further integration of culture and technology, digital museums will become a new carrier for the inheritance of traditional culture. They let cultural relics “come alive” in a new way, so that more people can feel the charm of Chinese traditional culture. 1．Why does the writer mention the Sanxingdui and Forbidden City digital museums? A．To show the rich collections of Chinese museums. B．To explain how VR devices work in museums. C．To show the interactive experience of digital museums. D．To compare the differences between two famous museums. 2．Which technology ensures the high precision of digital cultural relics? A．3D scanning and modeling technology. B．Cloud rendering technology. C．Artificial intelligence technology. D．Virtual reality technology. 3．What is the writer’s attitude towards the relationship between digital and real museums? A．Digital museums will take the place of real ones soon. B．The two can complement each other and develop together. C．Real museums will disappear with the development of technology. D．Digital museums are far less valuable than real museums. 4．What is the main idea of this passage? A．Metaverse technology helps cultural relics come alive in digital form. B．Digital museums are more popular than traditional museums now. C．Chinese cultural relics have a long history and great charm. D．Cutting-edge technologies are developing rapidly in China. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了基于元宇宙和数字孪生技术的数字博物馆如何打破时空限制，通过高精度建模和互动体验让文物“活”起来，并阐述了数字博物馆与实体博物馆互补的关系。 【详解】 1．第三段首句提到“What’s more amazing is the interactive experience.”，随后列举三星堆和故宫数字博物馆的例子，这是为了具体展示数字博物馆的互动体验功能。 2．根据第四段“3D modeling technology can capture every detail of cultural relics with an accuracy of 0.1 millimeters.”以及第二段“Through 3D scanning and modeling technology...with high precision.”可知，是3D扫描和建模技术确保了文物数字化的高精度。 3．根据第五段“Some people worry that digital museums will replace real museums. But in fact, the two are complementary.”可知，作者认为两者可以互补并共同发展。 4．通读全文可知，文章围绕元宇宙和数字技术如何构建数字博物馆、让文物以数字形式“活”起来展开，介绍了其技术支撑、体验优势及与实体博物馆的关系。选项A最能概括全文主旨。 【全文翻译】 你是否曾经想象过，足不出户就能走进千里之外的博物馆，甚至可以 “触摸” 里面的文物，了解它们背后的故事？随着元宇宙与数字孪生技术的发展，这已经成为现实。 依托元宇宙技术的数字博物馆打破了传统博物馆的时空限制。通过三维扫描与建模技术，文物在数字世界中被一比一高精度复原。用户可以佩戴 VR 设备在虚拟博物馆中漫游，从任意角度观察文物的每一处细节，甚至放大观看肉眼难以察觉的细微纹理。 更为奇妙的是交互体验。在三星堆遗址数字博物馆中，参观者可以亲手 “拼接” 破损的青铜面具，观看文物动态修复的全过程。在数字故宫，人们能够走进现实中不对外开放的宫殿，通过沉浸式场景体验古代宫廷人物的生活。 这些惊艳体验的背后，是多项前沿技术的支撑。三维建模技术能够以 0.1 毫米的精度捕捉文物的每一处细节。云渲染技术让用户即便使用普通设备也能流畅游览，无需下载庞大文件。人工智能还可以充当智能讲解员，根据用户的兴趣实时解答各类关于文物的问题。 有人担心数字博物馆将会取代实体博物馆。但事实上，二者是互补关系。数字博物馆降低了人们接触文物的门槛，尤其对于居住在偏远地区或是行动不便的人群。同时，数字化展示能够唤起人们对文物的兴趣，激励大家亲自前往实体博物馆参观。 未来，随着文化与科技进一步融合，数字博物馆将会成为传统文化传承的全新载体。它们以全新方式让文物 “活起来”，让更多人感受中华传统文化的魅力。 【长难句分析】 1. 原句：Have you ever imagined walking into a museum thousands of miles away without leaving your home, and even “touching” the cultural relics inside and learning about the stories behind them? 分析：本句为一般疑问句。核心结构：imagine doing sth 想象做某事；imagined 后接三个并列动名词短语：walking…, “touching”…, learning about…；thousands of miles away 作后置定语修饰 museum；without leaving your home 介词短语作伴随状语。 翻译：你是否曾经想象过，足不出户就能走进千里之外的博物馆，甚至可以 “触摸” 里面的文物，了解它们背后的故事？ 2. 原句：Users can wear VR devices to wander in the virtual museum, observe every detail of cultural relics from any angle, and even zoom in to see the subtle textures that are hard to find with the naked eye. 分析：主句主语 Users，谓语为三个并列动词：wear, observe, (can) zoom in；to wander… 目的状语；that are hard to find with the naked eye 是定语从句，修饰先行词 textures；with the naked eye：用肉眼。 翻译：用户可以佩戴 VR 设备在虚拟博物馆中漫游，从任意角度观察文物的每一处细节，甚至放大观看肉眼难以察觉的细微纹理。 3. 原句：Digital museums lower the threshold for people to access cultural relics, especially for those who live in remote areas or have difficulty in moving. 分析：主句：Digital museums lower the threshold；不定式 to access cultural relics 作后置定语修饰 threshold；especially for those 补充说明对象；who 引导定语从句修饰 those，从句内 or 连接两个并列谓语 live in… /have difficulty in moving。have difficulty in doing sth 做某事有困难。 翻译：数字博物馆降低了人们接触文物的门槛，尤其对于居住在偏远地区或是行动不便的人群。 【重难词汇梳理】 1. imagine /ɪˈmædʒɪn/v. 想象；设想 2. relic /ˈrelɪk/n. 文物；遗迹 3. limitation /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃn/n. 限制；局限 4. restore /rɪˈstɔː(r)/v. 复原；修复 5. subtle /ˈsʌtl/adj. 细微的；不易察觉的 6. cuttingedge /ˌkʌtɪŋ ˈedʒ/adj. 前沿的；尖端的 7. complementary /ˌkɒmplɪˈmentri/adj. 互补的 8. remote /rɪˈməʊt/adj. 遥远的；偏远的 Passage2 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项多余选项。 Digital Dunhuang (数字敦煌) is a wonderful project that brings ancient Chinese art to people around the world. The Mogao Caves (莫高窟), which are part of this project, have a long history of over 1,600 years. They hold thousands of paintings and sculptures (雕刻). 1 Because they are far away for them to reach, or the caves need to be protected. 2 Since being online in 2016, it has welcomed millions of visitors. People can take virtual (虚拟的) tours of nearly 300 caves on the website. The 3D images are so clear that visitors can see every detail of the paintings. There are also introductions in different languages, so it’s not hard for people from different countries to understand the artworks. 3 They can study ancient Chinese culture at home without taking a long trip. Teachers often use the website in class to make lessons more interesting. The project also helps protect the caves. By letting people visit online, it reduces the number of real visitors. Experts are still working on the project, adding more caves and better content. Digital Dunhuang shows how technology can connect the past and the present. It shows us technology can be used to protect and spread cultural heritage (遗产). No matter where you are, you can experience the beauty of ancient China. This project truly makes the world a smaller place. Digital Dunhuang is also a perfect example of mixing technology and culture. 1 A．Digital Dunhuang changed this situation. B．But many people can’t visit them in person. C．Only with the technology can we protect the artworks. D．For students, Digital Dunhuang is a great learning tool. E．It’s not only a way to enjoy art but also a way to pass on Chinese culture. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．E 【导语】本文主要介绍了“数字敦煌”项目，该项目通过线上虚拟游览的方式，解决了许多人无法实地参观莫高窟的困境，同时兼具文化传播、教育教学和文物保护的多重作用，展现了科技与文化融合的独特优势。 【详解】 1．上文提到莫高窟拥有数千件绘画和雕塑作品，下文以“距离遥远、洞窟需保护”为原因，说明人们无法实地参观的情况。B项“But many people can’t visit them in person.”以转折引出“很多人无法亲自前往参观”这一现实问题，与下文的原因说明衔接自然，逻辑连贯。 2．上文提出了人们无法实地参观莫高窟的困境，下文介绍数字敦煌自2016年上线后，已迎来数百万访客，人们可在线体验洞窟细节。A项“Digital Dunhuang changed this situation.”点明数字敦煌解决了前文的困境，起到承上启下的过渡作用，衔接上下文逻辑通顺。 3．空白处位于段首，是该段的主题句。下文提到人们可足不出户学习中国古代文化，教师也常在课堂上使用该网站丰富教学。D项“For students, Digital Dunhuang is a great learning tool.”点明数字敦煌对学生的学习价值，与下文的教育场景描述紧密呼应，引出后文师生使用该平台学习的内容，符合语境。 4．上文指出数字敦煌是科技与文化融合的典范，E项“It’s not only a way to enjoy art but also a way to pass on Chinese culture.”进一步阐述了数字敦煌在艺术欣赏与文化传承方面的双重价值，作为段尾句总结升华，呼应全文主旨。 【全文翻译】 数字敦煌是一个很棒的项目，它把中国古代艺术带给全世界的人们。属于该项目的莫高窟拥有 1600 多年的悠久历史，窟内保存着数以千计的绘画与雕塑作品。 1 但很多人无法亲自前往参观。要么是距离太过遥远难以抵达，要么是洞窟需要得到保护。 2 数字敦煌改变了这一现状。自 2016 年上线以来，它已经迎来数百万访问者。人们可以在网站上对近 300 个洞窟进行虚拟游览。三维图像十分清晰，参观者能够看到绘画的每一处细节。网站还配有多语言介绍，因此来自不同国家的人们理解这些艺术作品并不困难。 3 对于学生而言，数字敦煌是绝佳的学习工具。他们足不出户，不必长途跋涉就可以研究中国古代文化。老师们经常在课堂上使用该网站，让课堂更加生动有趣。 该项目同样助力洞窟保护。通过线上游览的方式，实体洞窟的游客数量得以减少。专家仍在持续推进项目，录入更多洞窟，优化内容。数字敦煌向我们展示了科技如何连接过去与现在，证明科技可以用来保护和传播文化遗产。无论你身在何处，都可以感受古代中国之美。这个项目真正让世界 “变小”。 数字敦煌也是科技与文化融合的典范。4 它不仅是欣赏艺术的途径，也是传承中华文化的一种方式。 【长难句分析】 1. 原句：Digital Dunhuang (数字敦煌) is a wonderful project that brings ancient Chinese art to people around the world. 分析：主句为主系表结构；that 引导定语从句，修饰先行词 project，that 在从句中作主语；bring sth to sb 把某物带给某人。 翻译：数字敦煌是一个很棒的项目，它把中国古代艺术带给全世界的人们。 2. 原句：The 3D images are so clear that visitors can see every detail of the paintings. 分析：so…that… 引导结果状语从句，意为 “如此…… 以至于……”；主句：The 3D images are so clear；that 后接结果从句。 翻译：三维图像十分清晰，参观者能够看到绘画的每一处细节。 3. 原句：It shows us technology can be used to protect and spread cultural heritage (遗产). 分析：主句 It shows us 后省略引导词 that，接宾语从句；从句为被动语态：can be used to do sth 可以被用来做某事，and 并列两个不定式 protect 与 spread。 翻译：它证明科技可以用来保护和传播文化遗产。 【重难词汇梳理】 1. sculpture /ˈskʌlptʃə(r)/n. 雕塑；雕刻作品 2. virtual /ˈvɜːtʃuəl/adj. 虚拟的 3. detail /ˈdiːteɪl/n. 细节；详情 4. artwork /ˈɑːtwɜːk/n. 艺术作品 5. reduce /rɪˈdjuːs/v. 减少；降低 6. heritage /ˈherɪtɪdʒ/n. 遗产 Passage 1 阅读短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或用括号内所给词的正确形式填空，使短文通顺、连贯。 A doorway to China’s past One hundred years ago, on October 10th, 1925, the Forbidden City 1 Beijing threw open its golden gates to the public. No longer was it the secret world of emperors. Instead, it became the Palace Museum. Anyone could walk through the halls. Today it is the world’s most visited museum 2 it sells almost 20 million tickets every year. Have you ever stepped inside the Palace Museum? Once you do, you will find 3 (you) at the heart of one of the richest cultural collections on Earth. More than 1.8 million artifacts are displayed or stored there—ancient bronzes (青铜器), jade carvings (雕), calligraphy works and paintings 4 (hundred) of years old line the halls. Each item is like a quiet storyteller. They show visitors how people in China once lived, what they created and what they 5 (believe) in. As you gaze (凝视) at the porcelain (瓷器), dragon robes(龙袍), golden treasures and imperial armor (御甲), you won’t just admire them. You begin 6 (understand) them. These are not just priceless artifacts, they are “threads (丝线)” tying you back to a culture that has thrived (蓬勃发展) for over 5,000 years. Beyond its treasures, the Palace Museum itself is 7 wonder. The former Forbidden City is the world’s 8 (large) standing wooden palace complex. Its red walls, golden roofs, grand gates and large courtyards show the beauty of balance. Only by walking through its grounds can you 9 (real) appreciate (鉴赏) the thought and power behind its design. As it celebrates its hundredth year, the Palace Museum keeps reminding us why history must 10 (keep) alive. Each part of it and each of its artifacts carries a message across time. They invite us to listen, learn and connect with a culture that has shaped human history. The museum has amazed countless visitors, and it’s still calling us to step through its gates and discover more about China’s past. 【答案】 1．in 2．because/as 3．yourself/yourselves 4．hundreds 5．believed 6．to understand 7．a 8．largest 9．really 10．be kept 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍故宫博物院的历史与现状，讲述其丰富的文化藏品与独特的建筑价值，点明它承载历史、连接古今的意义。 【详解】 1．句意：一百年前的1925年10月10日，北京的紫禁城向公众敞开了它的金门。根据“the Forbidden City…Beijing”可知，此处表示“在北京的”，用介词in表示地点，故填in。 2．句意：如今它是世界上参观人数最多的博物馆，因为它每年售出近2000万张门票。根据“the world’s most visited museum”和“it sells almost 20 million tickets”的因果关系可知，此处用连词because/as表原因，故填because/as。 3．句意：一旦你走进故宫博物院，你会发现自己置身于世界上最丰富的文化收藏中心之一。根据“you will find…at the heart”可知，此处用反身代词yourself/yourselves与主语you呼应，故填yourself/yourselves。 4．句意：超过180万件文物在此展出或收藏——数百年历史的古代青铜器、玉器、书法作品和绘画陈列在大厅里。根据“of years old”可知，此处为固定搭配“hundreds of”，表示“数以百计的”，故填hundreds。 5．句意：它们向游客展示中国人曾经的生活方式、创造的事物以及他们的信仰。根据“once lived, what they created”可知，这句话为一般过去时，此处用believe的过去式believed，保持时态一致，故填believed。 6．句意：你开始理解它们。根据“begin”可知，此处为固定搭配“begin to do sth.”，表示“开始做某事”，故填to understand。 7．句意：除了珍宝，故宫博物院本身就是一个奇迹。根据“wonder”可知，这是单数可数名词，且以辅音音素开头，此处用不定冠词a表泛指，故填a。 8．句意：昔日的紫禁城是世界上最大的现存木质宫殿建筑群。根据“the world’s”可知，此处应使用形容词最高级，large的最高级形式是largest，故填largest。 9．句意：只有漫步其中，你才能真正欣赏到其设计背后的思想与力量。根据“appreciate”可知，此处用副词really修饰动词，故填really。 10．句意：在庆祝百年华诞之际，故宫博物院不断提醒我们，历史为何必须被传承下去。根据“history must…alive”可知，history与keep是被动关系，情态动词后接动词原形，此处用“be+过去分词”结构，故填be kept。 Passage 2 ① The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous buildings in the world. It was built thousands of years ago to protect ancient China from enemies. Yet, even today, this great building holds many mysteries that scientists and historians are still trying to understand. ② One of the biggest mysteries is how the ancient Chinese built the wall without modern machines. The longest section, the Wall of the Qin Dynasty, is made of millions of stone blocks. How did people move such heavy stones without machines? Some experts believe the workers used large ramps made of sand and mud to push the stones into place. But no one knows for sure. ③ Another question is about the design of the Great Wall. It is perfectly shaped and aligned with the mountains. For example, the watchtowers are placed at strategic points to warn of enemies. How did the ancient Chinese do all this successfully without compasses or computers? This remains a mystery. ④ There are also mysteries inside the wall. Hidden rooms and long passageways have been discovered, but scientists are still not sure what some of them were used for. They have found beautiful paintings and writings on the walls, which tell stories about the past. However, many of these messages have not been fully understood. ⑤ Even after hundreds of years of study, the Great Wall still keeps its secrets. They show us how clever and hard-working the ancient Chinese were. Every new discovery helps us learn more about this amazing culture, but there is still much we do not know. 1．How does the writer feel about the building of the Great Wall according to Paragraph 2? A．Worried. B．Scared. C．Encouraged. D．Amazed. 2．What can we infer about the designers of the Great Wall? A．They had wide knowledge of engineering and strategy. B．They designed the wall in the shape of some stars. C．They had better tools than compasses or computers. D．They put environmental protection first when they designed the wall. 3．What's the structure of this text? A．①/②③④/⑤ B．①/②③/④/⑤ C．①/②③④⑤ D．①②③④/⑤ 4．What's the best title for this text? A．Ancient Chinese Worked Wonders B．The Great Wall Still Holds Many Mysteries C．The Great Wall—Places Where Technology Fails to Work D．The Great Wall—Great Places of Interest Worth Visiting 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍中国长城作为世界著名建筑，至今仍有诸多未解之谜，如建造方式、设计原理、内部隐藏空间等，体现古代中国人的智慧。 【详解】 1．第二段提到“how the ancient Chinese built the wall without modern machines”，通过提出无现代机器却建成长城的疑问，体现作者对长城建造的惊叹。 2．第三段提到“the watchtowers are placed at strategic points”且长城“perfectly shaped and aligned with the mountains”，可推断设计者具备工程和战略知识。 3．结合全文，①段总述长城有诸多未解之谜；②③④段分别从建造方式、设计、内部空间三方面讲具体谜团；⑤段总结长城仍存秘密，结构为①/②③④/⑤。 4．全文围绕长城的未解之谜展开，“The Great Wall Still Holds Many Mysteries”最能概括主旨。 Passage 3 One cool morning in 1974, some Chinese farmers set out with shovels across their shoulders. They were going to work on a well they had been digging. They spoke and laughed pleasantly among themselves as they walked, but when they reached the well, they became more serious. Each man set his shovel into the soil and began to work quietly. Talking took energy away from the difficult task. After some time, however, one of them cried out. “Look at this!” he shouted. The others gathered around, intrigued. “What is it?” asked one of the men. “It is a bit of pottery,” answered another. “Why, it looks like a face,” said the first man. “Perhaps it is part of a statue. We had better report this.” Hearing about what the farmers had found, the government sent a team of archaeologists to the well. As they began to explore the place, the archaeologists found life-sized clay figures. There were soldiers, horses, and more. Finally, over 7,000 clay figures were uncovered. Those farmers working at the well did not realise that they had discovered one of the world’s most amazing archaeological findings. Who made these fine figures, and why? 1．Who first found the pottery? A．The government. B．The archaeologists. C．The farmers. D．The soldiers. 2．What can we learn about the discovery from the text? A．It was a great archaeological finding. B．More than 7,000 horses were uncovered. C．The farmers made these fine figures. D．Archaeologists found some finger-sized soldiers. 3．What is the text most probably going to write about next? A．How amazed the archaeologists felt. B．Where the figures were uncovered. C．Why these farmers did the digging. D．What these figures were made for. 4．Where is the text likely taken from? A．A science magazine. B．A history textbook. C．A storybook for kids. D．An art newspaper. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述1974年中国农民挖井时发现陶器碎片，后经考古队发掘出数千个兵马俑，引出对其制作者和用途的疑问。 【详解】 1．第一段提到“some Chinese farmers set out with shovels...one of them cried out...‘It is a bit of pottery’”，可知是农民最先发现陶器。 2．最后一段提到“they had discovered one of the world’s most amazing archaeological findings”，说明该发现是重大考古成果。 3．最后一段提出“Who made these fine figures, and why?”，可知接下来可能会写这些陶俑的制作目的。 4．本文围绕兵马俑的考古发现展开，属于历史文化范畴，最可能来自历史教科书。 Passage 4 Do you want to talk to someone from ancient times? It might seem like a dream that can never be realised. But now, with the help of AI, this dream is coming true! AI brings famous people like Li Bai and Du Fu “back to life”. Through AI-generated videos, we can now hear them “speak” in modern language. So, how does it work? First, AI collects a lot of information about a person—their photos, poems, and stories. Then, AI creates a “digital twin” of the person. It is able to speak and move as well as a real person! Why is this so amazing? It makes history come alive in a completely new way! Instead of simply learning about famous people from history books, we can now see them and even hear their voices. It’s like taking a fun trip through time. However, there are two sides to this technology. While AI can make history really exciting, it’s not always perfect. Sometimes, mistakes are unavoidable. What’s worse, some creators might provide false information. So, it’s important to check whether the information is correct while watching these videos. AI is changing how we connect with history. It allows us to explore different times and cultures in a fun way. We might even see famous events in history happen right before our eyes. Who knows? 1．How does the writer start the text? A．By making comparisons. B．By asking a question. C．By giving examples. D．By quoting famous words. 2．What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A．AI collecting information about ancient people. B．People learning about ancient people from history books. C．AI bringing ancient people “back to life” through videos. D．People taking a trip through time to see ancient people. 3．What is Paragraph 5 mainly about? A．Ideas of creating perfect videos. B．Mistakes in the AI-generated videos. C．Advice on checking information. D．Problems with the AI technology. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 【导语】本文介绍借助AI技术可以复原李白、杜甫等古人的数字形象，讲解了该技术的工作原理、优势，同时提出这项技术存在弊端，观看相关视频时要核实信息，最后说明AI正在改变我们和历史接触的方式。 【详解】 1．根据文章开头“Do you want to talk to someone from ancient times?”可知，作者以提出问题的方式开启全文，选项B符合题意。 2．根据上文“AI brings famous people like Li Bai and Du Fu ‘back to life’. Through AI-generated videos, we can now hear them ‘speak’ in modern language.”可知，第4段划线词“this”指代AI通过视频让古人“复活”这件事，选项C符合题意。 3．根据第5段“However, there are two sides to this technology...Sometimes, mistakes are unavoidable. What’s worse, some creators might provide false information.”可知，本段主要讲述这项AI技术存在的各类问题，如错误和虚假信息，选项D符合题意。 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 1 / 9 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 3 Past passing by历史和考古 单元阅读精练 模块 语篇 题型 体裁 词数 内容简介 时文阅读 Passage1 阅读理解 说明文 357 基于元宇宙和数字孪生技术的数字博物馆如何打破时空限制，通过高精度建模和互动体验让文物“活”起来。 Passage2 阅读还原 说明文 316 介绍了“数字敦煌”项目 实战演练 Passage1 短文填空 说明文 346 介绍故宫博物院的历史与现状，讲述其丰富的文化藏品与独特的建筑价值，点明它承载历史、连接古今的意义。 Passage2 阅读理解 记叙文 265 介绍中国长城作为世界著名建筑，至今仍有诸多未解之谜，如建造方式、设计原理、内部隐藏空间等，体现古代中国人的智慧。 Passage3 阅读理解 说明文 196 讲述1974年中国农民挖井时发现陶器碎片，后经考古队发掘出数千个兵马俑 Passage4 阅读理解 说明文 224 介绍借助AI技术可以复原李白、杜甫等古人的数字形象，讲解了该技术的工作原理、优势和弊端 Passage1 Have you ever imagined walking into a museum thousands of miles away without leaving your home, and even “touching” the cultural relics inside and learning about the stories behind them? With the development of the metaverse and digital twin technology, this has become a reality. Digital museums based on metaverse technology break the limitations of time and space of traditional museums. Through 3D scanning and modeling technology, cultural relics are restored 1:1 in the digital world with high precision. Users can wear VR devices to wander in the virtual museum, observe every detail of cultural relics from any angle, and even zoom in to see the subtle textures that are hard to find with the naked eye. What’s more amazing is the interactive experience. In the digital museum of the Sanxingdui Ruins, visitors can “assemble” the broken bronze masks by themselves and watch the dynamic restoration process of the cultural relics. In the digital Forbidden City, people can walk into the palaces that are not open to the public in reality, and experience the life of ancient court people through immersive scenes. Behind these amazing experiences is the support of many cutting-edge technologies. 3D modeling technology can capture every detail of cultural relics with an accuracy of 0.1 millimeters. Cloud rendering technology allows users to visit smoothly even with ordinary devices, without downloading huge files. Artificial intelligence can also act as a smart guide, answering various questions about cultural relics in real time according to users’ interests. Some people worry that digital museums will replace real museums. But in fact, the two are complementary. Digital museums lower the threshold for people to access cultural relics, especially for those who live in remote areas or have difficulty in moving. At the same time, the digital display can arouse people’s interest in cultural relics and encourage them to visit real museums in person. In the future, with the further integration of culture and technology, digital museums will become a new carrier for the inheritance of traditional culture. They let cultural relics “come alive” in a new way, so that more people can feel the charm of Chinese traditional culture. 1．Why does the writer mention the Sanxingdui and Forbidden City digital museums? A．To show the rich collections of Chinese museums. B．To explain how VR devices work in museums. C．To show the interactive experience of digital museums. D．To compare the differences between two famous museums. 2．Which technology ensures the high precision of digital cultural relics? A．3D scanning and modeling technology. B．Cloud rendering technology. C．Artificial intelligence technology. D．Virtual reality technology. 3．What is the writer’s attitude towards the relationship between digital and real museums? A．Digital museums will take the place of real ones soon. B．The two can complement each other and develop together. C．Real museums will disappear with the development of technology. D．Digital museums are far less valuable than real museums. 4．What is the main idea of this passage? A．Metaverse technology helps cultural relics come alive in digital form. B．Digital museums are more popular than traditional museums now. C．Chinese cultural relics have a long history and great charm. D．Cutting-edge technologies are developing rapidly in China. Passage2 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项多余选项。 Digital Dunhuang (数字敦煌) is a wonderful project that brings ancient Chinese art to people around the world. The Mogao Caves (莫高窟), which are part of this project, have a long history of over 1,600 years. They hold thousands of paintings and sculptures (雕刻). 1 Because they are far away for them to reach, or the caves need to be protected. 2 Since being online in 2016, it has welcomed millions of visitors. People can take virtual (虚拟的) tours of nearly 300 caves on the website. The 3D images are so clear that visitors can see every detail of the paintings. There are also introductions in different languages, so it’s not hard for people from different countries to understand the artworks. 3 They can study ancient Chinese culture at home without taking a long trip. Teachers often use the website in class to make lessons more interesting. The project also helps protect the caves. By letting people visit online, it reduces the number of real visitors. Experts are still working on the project, adding more caves and better content. Digital Dunhuang shows how technology can connect the past and the present. It shows us technology can be used to protect and spread cultural heritage (遗产). No matter where you are, you can experience the beauty of ancient China. This project truly makes the world a smaller place. Digital Dunhuang is also a perfect example of mixing technology and culture. 1 A．Digital Dunhuang changed this situation. B．But many people can’t visit them in person. C．Only with the technology can we protect the artworks. D．For students, Digital Dunhuang is a great learning tool. E．It’s not only a way to enjoy art but also a way to pass on Chinese culture. Passage 1 阅读短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或用括号内所给词的正确形式填空，使短文通顺、连贯。 A doorway to China’s past One hundred years ago, on October 10th, 1925, the Forbidden City 1 Beijing threw open its golden gates to the public. No longer was it the secret world of emperors. Instead, it became the Palace Museum. Anyone could walk through the halls. Today it is the world’s most visited museum 2 it sells almost 20 million tickets every year. Have you ever stepped inside the Palace Museum? Once you do, you will find 3 (you) at the heart of one of the richest cultural collections on Earth. More than 1.8 million artifacts are displayed or stored there—ancient bronzes (青铜器), jade carvings (雕), calligraphy works and paintings 4 (hundred) of years old line the halls. Each item is like a quiet storyteller. They show visitors how people in China once lived, what they created and what they 5 (believe) in. As you gaze (凝视) at the porcelain (瓷器), dragon robes(龙袍), golden treasures and imperial armor (御甲), you won’t just admire them. You begin 6 (understand) them. These are not just priceless artifacts, they are “threads (丝线)” tying you back to a culture that has thrived (蓬勃发展) for over 5,000 years. Beyond its treasures, the Palace Museum itself is 7 wonder. The former Forbidden City is the world’s 8 (large) standing wooden palace complex. Its red walls, golden roofs, grand gates and large courtyards show the beauty of balance. Only by walking through its grounds can you 9 (real) appreciate (鉴赏) the thought and power behind its design. As it celebrates its hundredth year, the Palace Museum keeps reminding us why history must 10 (keep) alive. Each part of it and each of its artifacts carries a message across time. They invite us to listen, learn and connect with a culture that has shaped human history. The museum has amazed countless visitors, and it’s still calling us to step through its gates and discover more about China’s past. Passage 2 ① The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous buildings in the world. It was built thousands of years ago to protect ancient China from enemies. Yet, even today, this great building holds many mysteries that scientists and historians are still trying to understand. ② One of the biggest mysteries is how the ancient Chinese built the wall without modern machines. The longest section, the Wall of the Qin Dynasty, is made of millions of stone blocks. How did people move such heavy stones without machines? Some experts believe the workers used large ramps made of sand and mud to push the stones into place. But no one knows for sure. ③ Another question is about the design of the Great Wall. It is perfectly shaped and aligned with the mountains. For example, the watchtowers are placed at strategic points to warn of enemies. How did the ancient Chinese do all this successfully without compasses or computers? This remains a mystery. ④ There are also mysteries inside the wall. Hidden rooms and long passageways have been discovered, but scientists are still not sure what some of them were used for. They have found beautiful paintings and writings on the walls, which tell stories about the past. However, many of these messages have not been fully understood. ⑤ Even after hundreds of years of study, the Great Wall still keeps its secrets. They show us how clever and hard-working the ancient Chinese were. Every new discovery helps us learn more about this amazing culture, but there is still much we do not know. 1．How does the writer feel about the building of the Great Wall according to Paragraph 2? A．Worried. B．Scared. C．Encouraged. D．Amazed. 2．What can we infer about the designers of the Great Wall? A．They had wide knowledge of engineering and strategy. B．They designed the wall in the shape of some stars. C．They had better tools than compasses or computers. D．They put environmental protection first when they designed the wall. 3．What's the structure of this text? A．①/②③④/⑤ B．①/②③/④/⑤ C．①/②③④⑤ D．①②③④/⑤ 4．What's the best title for this text? A．Ancient Chinese Worked Wonders B．The Great Wall Still Holds Many Mysteries C．The Great Wall—Places Where Technology Fails to Work D．The Great Wall—Great Places of Interest Worth Visiting Passage 3 One cool morning in 1974, some Chinese farmers set out with shovels across their shoulders. They were going to work on a well they had been digging. They spoke and laughed pleasantly among themselves as they walked, but when they reached the well, they became more serious. Each man set his shovel into the soil and began to work quietly. Talking took energy away from the difficult task. After some time, however, one of them cried out. “Look at this!” he shouted. The others gathered around, intrigued. “What is it?” asked one of the men. “It is a bit of pottery,” answered another. “Why, it looks like a face,” said the first man. “Perhaps it is part of a statue. We had better report this.” Hearing about what the farmers had found, the government sent a team of archaeologists to the well. As they began to explore the place, the archaeologists found life-sized clay figures. There were soldiers, horses, and more. Finally, over 7,000 clay figures were uncovered. Those farmers working at the well did not realise that they had discovered one of the world’s most amazing archaeological findings. Who made these fine figures, and why? 1．Who first found the pottery? A．The government. B．The archaeologists. C．The farmers. D．The soldiers. 2．What can we learn about the discovery from the text? A．It was a great archaeological finding. B．More than 7,000 horses were uncovered. C．The farmers made these fine figures. D．Archaeologists found some finger-sized soldiers. 3．What is the text most probably going to write about next? A．How amazed the archaeologists felt. B．Where the figures were uncovered. C．Why these farmers did the digging. D．What these figures were made for. 4．Where is the text likely taken from? A．A science magazine. B．A history textbook. C．A storybook for kids. D．An art newspaper. Passage 4 Do you want to talk to someone from ancient times? It might seem like a dream that can never be realised. But now, with the help of AI, this dream is coming true! AI brings famous people like Li Bai and Du Fu “back to life”. Through AI-generated videos, we can now hear them “speak” in modern language. So, how does it work? First, AI collects a lot of information about a person—their photos, poems, and stories. Then, AI creates a “digital twin” of the person. It is able to speak and move as well as a real person! Why is this so amazing? It makes history come alive in a completely new way! Instead of simply learning about famous people from history books, we can now see them and even hear their voices. It’s like taking a fun trip through time. However, there are two sides to this technology. While AI can make history really exciting, it’s not always perfect. Sometimes, mistakes are unavoidable. What’s worse, some creators might provide false information. So, it’s important to check whether the information is correct while watching these videos. AI is changing how we connect with history. It allows us to explore different times and cultures in a fun way. We might even see famous events in history happen right before our eyes. Who knows? 1．How does the writer start the text? A．By making comparisons. B．By asking a question. C．By giving examples. D．By quoting famous words. 2．What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A．AI collecting information about ancient people. B．People learning about ancient people from history books. C．AI bringing ancient people “back to life” through videos. D．People taking a trip through time to see ancient people. 3．What is Paragraph 5 mainly about? A．Ideas of creating perfect videos. B．Mistakes in the AI-generated videos. C．Advice on checking information. D．Problems with the AI technology. 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 1 / 9 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $