专题04 阅读理解（议论文）（期中真题汇编）高二英语上学期人教版

**基本信息** 精选河北强基联盟、浙江四校联考等多地高二上期中议论文阅读真题，围绕人与自我（书籍价值）、社会（AI与教育/就业）、自然（地球工程）三大主题，考查语言理解与逻辑思维能力。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |阅读理解（选择题）|16题（每篇4题）|细节理解（如书籍陪伴作用）、词义猜测（如“Love me, love my book”）、主旨大意（如书籍内容价值）、作者观点（如AI对教学的影响）|以AI与教育文本考查作者态度（题2），地球工程文本考查标题拟定（题4），凸显时代热点与思维层次性，匹配期中检测要求。|

专题04 阅读理解（议论文） 主题语境01 人与自我-生活与学习 （25-26高二上·河北强基联盟-12月·期中）A man may usually be known by the books he reads as well as by the company he keeps; and one should always live in the best company, whether it be of books or of men. A good book may be among the best of friends. It is the same today that it always was, and it will never change. It is the most patient and cheerful of companions. It does not turn its back upon us in times of failure or sadness. It always receives us with the same kindness; amusing and instructing us in youth, and comforting and quieting us in age. Men often discover their attachment to each other by the common love they have for a book. There is an old saying, “Love me, love my dog.” But there is more wisdom in this: “Love me, love my book.” The book is a truer and higher connection of union. Men can think, feel, and sympathize with each other through their favorite author. They live in him together, and he in them. A good book is often the best container of a life recording the best that life could think out; for the world of a man’s life is, for the most part, simply the world of his thoughts. Thus the best books are treasuries of good words, the golden thoughts, which, if remembered and valued, become our constant companions and comforters. Books possess an ingredient of immortality (不朽). They are by far the most lasting products of human effort. Temples and statues break, but books survive. Time is of no account with great thoughts, which are as fresh today as when they first passed through their author’s minds, ages ago. What was then said and thought still speaks to us as vividly as ever from the printed page. The only effects of time have been to filter out the bad products; for nothing in literature can long survive but what is really good. 1.Why a book can be one of the best friends? A. Because its contents never change over time. B. Because it accompanies us in dark days. C. Because its patience never runs out. D. Because it contains all kinds of knowledge. 2.What does the underlined sentence “Love me, love my book” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. If you love the author, you will love his books. B. I love my books as much as I love my friends. C. The book can be a bond between friends. D. If you love me, you must read my books. 3.What is the main idea of the fourth paragraph? A. A good book is a good container. B. A good book records the author’s life. C. A good book is a treasure for readers. D. A good book offers precious contents. 4.What would the author convey by the article? A. Celebrating the appeal of books. B. Encouraging us to read books. C. Finding friendship in books. D. Passing on the power of books. 【答案】1. B　2. C　3. D　4. A 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇议论文。文章主要论述了书籍是人类的陪伴者。阐述了书籍如何像朋友一样陪伴人们，以及书籍在传递思想、文化和培养友谊方面的独特作用。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段“It is the most patient and cheerful of companions. It does not turn its back upon us in times of failure or sadness.(它是最富有耐心且最令人愉悦的伙伴。即便在我们遭遇失败或陷入悲伤之时，它也不会对我们置之不理)”可知，一本书能成为我们最好的朋友是因为它会在我们遭遇困境时陪伴着我们。故选B项。 (2)题解析： 句意猜测题。根据第三段“Men often discover their attachment to each other by the common love they have for a book. There is an old saying, “Love me, love my dog.”(人们常常会因为对同一本书的共同热爱，而发现彼此之间的惺惺相惜。有句老话说道：“爱屋及乌。”)”可知，人们常常因为对同一本书的爱好而发现彼此的依恋。可知，划线的句子“爱我，就爱我的书”意思是书可以成为朋友之间的纽带。故选C项。 (3)题解析： 主旨大意题。根据第四段“A good book is often the best container of a life recording the best that life could think out; for the world of a man’s life is, for the most part, simply the world of his thoughts. Thus the best books are treasuries of good words, the golden thoughts, which, if remembered and valued, become our constant companions and comforters.(一本好书往往就是一部最能记录人生历程的载体，它记录了人生所能想到的最美好的事物；因为一个人的生活世界，在很大程度上，其实就是其思想的世界。因此，最好的书籍就是富含美好话语和珍贵思想的宝库，如果能铭记并珍视这些思想，它们就会成为我们永恒的伴侣和慰藉)”可知，第四段的主要观点是一本好书蕴含着珍贵的内容。故选D项。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。根据第二段“A good book may be among the best of friends.(一本好书或许就是最好的朋友之一)”以及作者论述了书是人类的好友、是交友的媒介、是人类思想和文化的载体。通过这篇文章，作者称赞了书的魅力。故选A项。 主题语境01 人与社会-科学与技术 （25-26高二上·浙江四校联考·期中）Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been in the news a lot lately. And according to a recent report from the McKinsey Global Institute, roughly half of today’s work activities could be automated (自动的) by 2055. Could “teaching” be on that list? Computers are capable of levels of calculations we could only dream of achieving with our minds alone. But when a human teacher can connect to a student by having “been there”, through heartfelt listening, they can inspire their students to learn, create, and excel. Even AI with advanced technology can’t do this. So, chances are good that your job is safe for the near future. But it is going to change, and AI is going to be a part of education. Hopefully, robots will be joining us quite soon... as teaching assistants. Recently, a Georgia Tech professor built an AI teaching assistant for his classroom, which allowed him to more effectively manage over 400 students all over the world. His AI tends to answer more routine questions, freeing him to do other important tasks. A variety of robots are also being used in South Korea and Japan as a resource to supplement (补充) language learning. Students can go through any variety of conversational practices, and the AI can monitor mistakes in usage and pronunciation. In fact, research shows that these programs can help resolve (解决) issues like shyness, confidence, and frustration that can arise when practicing repetitively with a teacher: A robot will not get tired, no matter how many mistakes a child makes. Surprisingly, the West is much more hesitant (犹豫不决) about embracing the integration (融合，整合) of robots and AI in our classrooms, but the tides are quickly turning. Should you start packing up your desk? Absolutely not. The bottom line is that these technologies work best when paired with an active human teacher. But it certainly could make your job easier and more efficient. In the future, Robots will be teachers’ good friends. 1.The author’s attitude towards human teachers’ future can be described as A. worried B. optimistic C. doubtful D. confused 2.What does the author want to show by giving the example of Georgia Tech professor? A. AI will control future teaching. B. AI will make no big difference. C. AI will do more difficult jobs. D. AI will greatly help teachers. 3.In what way does a robot do better than a human teacher? A. Being patient. B. Being creative. C. The ability to inspire. D. The ability to communicate. 4.What is the author’s final conclusion about future teaching? A. Robots will play a leading role. B. Teachers will be replaced by robots. C. Robots will be teachers’ good friends. D. Teachers will teach without leaving home. 【答案】1. B　2. D　3. A　4. C 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了人工智能（AI）在教育中可能发挥的作用，同时强调人类教师未来仍不可或缺。 (1)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段“But when a human teacher can connect to a student by having “been there”, through heartfelt listening, they can inspire their students to learn, create, and excel. Even AI with advanced technology can’t do this.(但是，当一个真人老师能够通过“亲临现场”，通过真诚的倾听，与学生建立联系时，他们就能激励学生学习、创造和超越。即使是拥有先进技术的人工智能也做不到这一点)”以及第三段“So, chances are good that your job is safe for the near future.(所以，在不久的将来，你的工作很有可能是安全的)”以及最后一段中“The bottom line is that these technologies work best when paired with an active human teacher. But it certainly could make your job easier and more efficient. In the future, Robots will be teachers’ good friends.(最重要的是，这些技术与活跃的人类教师配合使用时效果最佳。但它肯定能让你的工作更轻松、更高效。在未来，机器人将成为老师的好朋友)”可知，作者对人类教师未来是乐观态度。故选B。 (2)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第四段“Recently, a Georgia Tech professor built an AI teaching assistant for his classroom, which allowed him to more effectively manage over 400 students all over the world. His AI tends to answer more routine questions, freeing him to do other important tasks.(最近，乔治亚理工学院的一位教授为他的课堂制作了一个人工智能助教，这使他能够更有效地管理全球400多名学生。他的人工智能倾向于回答更多的常规问题，让他有时间去做其他重要的任务)”可知，作者想通过举乔治亚理工学院教授的例子来说明人工智能将极大地帮助教师。故选D。 (3)题解析： 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“In fact, research shows that these programs can help resolve (解决) issues like shyness, confidence, and frustration that can arise when practicing repetitively with a teacher: A robot will not get tired, no matter how many mistakes a child makes.(事实上，研究表明，这些程序可以帮助解决害羞、自信和沮丧等问题，这些问题在和老师重复练习时可能会出现：不管孩子犯了多少错误，机器人都不会累)”可知，机器人比人类老师更加有耐心。故选A。 (4)题解析： 细节理解题。根据最后一段“The bottom line is that these technologies work best when paired with an active human teacher. But it certainly could make your job easier and more efficient.(最重要的是，当这些技术与活跃的人类老师配合使用时，效果最好。但它肯定会让你的工作更容易、更有效率)”可知，作者对未来教学的最终结论是机器人将是老师的好朋友。故选C。 主题语境02 人与自然-环境 （25-26高二上·山东名校考试联盟·期中）As global temperatures continue to rise, some scientists are looking to an arguable solution: geoengineering. One of the most discussed ideas is Solar Radiation Management (SRM), which aims to cool the earth by reflecting sunlight back into space. Supporters suggest this could be achieved by spreading aerosols (气溶胶)into the air, essentially creating a volcanic winter effect to rapidly lower global temperatures. They argue it’s a necessary emergency tool if we fail to cut emissions quickly enough, a sort of planetary life support. However, this proposal is seen by many as a dangerous risk. Critics warn that interfering (干扰)with the earth’s complex climate system could have disastrous, unforeseen consequences. SRM might upset global weather patterns, potentially causing severe droughts in some regions while leading to floods in others. Furthermore, there’s the risk of “termination shock” — if the aerosol release were ever suddenly stopped, the planet could experience a rapid and destroying rise in temperature. The technology, therefore, presents a dilemma: who gets to control the Earth’s temperature? The debate extends into the political field, where the lack of international governance is a major block. There is currently no global agreement or organization with the authority to regulate or oversee geoengineering projects. This regulatory absence raises fears that a single nation or a wealthy individual could decide to employ such technologies, with worldwide influence. While some researchers call for limited and controlled experiments to better understand the risks, hundreds of scientists from around the world have signed an open letter calling for a non-use agreement, arguing that the risks are simply too high to carry out outdoor testing. Ultimately, many experts believe that focusing on geoengineering distracts from the real solution: a rapid and just transition away from fossil fuels. They argue that such technological fixes are a dangerous change, offering a false sense of security that could weaken the global will to reduce carbon emissions at their source. Instead of seeking a risky shortcut, they argue, our efforts and investments should be aimed at proven solutions like renewable energy and energy efficiency. The planet’s future may depend not on an extreme technological fix, but on our collective resolve to change our ways. 1.What is the intended role of SRM according to its supporters? A. A backup plan for preserving life. B. A strategy for climate management. C. A replacement for reducing emissions. D. A method for creating artificial winter. 2.What does the open letter from scientists indicate? A. They demand stricter laws to regulate. B. They worry about insufficient funding. C. Geoengineering is currently unworkable. D. Outdoor experiments are widely resisted. 3.What is the purpose of the last paragraph? A. To argue technology is our only hope. B. To advocate reconsidering the solution. C. To express concern about climate change. D. To criticize slow renewable energy development. 4.Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. A Planet at Risk: Engineer or Not? B. The Science of SRM: Cooling Earth C. The Politics of Climate: A Dilemma D. Geoengineering: A Final Solution 【答案】1. A　2. D　3. B　4. A 【解析】【导语】 本文是一篇议论文，短文介绍了地球工程（尤其是太阳辐射管理 SRM）是否能成为应对全球变暖的解决方案展开论述。文章先介绍了SRM的工作原理及支持者的观点，随后详细阐述了其潜在风险、政治层面的监管困境，最后强调真正的解决方案应是摆脱化石燃料依赖，而非依赖高风险的技术手段。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“They argue it’s a necessary emergency tool if we fail to cut emissions quickly enough, a sort of planetary life support.(他们认为，如果我们未能足够迅速地减少排放，这将是一种必要的应急工具，某种意义上相当于地球的生命支持系统。)”可知，SRM支持者认为它是在减排不力情况下的“应急工具”，是保护地球生命的备用方案。故选A项。 (2)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“While some researchers call for limited and controlled experiments to better understand the risks, hundreds of scientists from around the world have signed an open letter calling for a non-use agreement, arguing that the risks are simply too high to carry out outdoor testing.(尽管部分研究人员呼吁开展有限度、受严格管控的实验，以更深入地了解相关风险，但全球数百名科学家已联名签署一封公开信，呼吁达成一份“不使用”协议 —— 他们认为相关风险过高，根本不应进行户外测试)”可知，科学家们的公开信反对进行户外测试，即户外实验遭到广泛抵制。故选D项。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Ultimately, many experts believe that focusing on geoengineering distracts from the real solution: a rapid and just transition away from fossil fuels.(归根结底，许多专家认为，过度关注地球工程会分散人们对真正解决方案的注意力——迅速且公平地向摆脱化石燃料过渡。)”及“Instead of seeking a risky shortcut, they argue, our efforts and investments should be aimed at proven solutions like renewable energy and energy efficiency.(他们认为，我们不应寻求高风险的捷径，而应将精力和投资投向可再生能源和能源效率等经过验证的解决方案。)”可知，该段核心目的是倡导人们重新审视应对全球变暖的解决方案，放弃高风险的地球工程，聚焦于真正有效的减排手段。故选B项。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。短文介绍了地球工程（尤其是太阳辐射管理 SRM）是否能成为应对全球变暖的解决方案展开论述。文章先介绍了SRM的工作原理及支持者的观点，随后详细阐述了其潜在风险、政治层面的监管困境，最后强调真正的解决方案应是摆脱化石燃料依赖，而非依赖高风险的技术手段。所以短文的最佳标题为“危机地球：干预与否？”。故选A项。 主题语境01 人与社会-科学与技术 （25-26高二上·浙江环大罗山·期中）From self-driving cars to carebots for elderly people, rapid development in technology has long represented a possible threat to many jobs normally performed by people. But experts now believe that almost 50 percent of occupations existing today will be completely unnecessary by 2040 as artificial intelligence continues to change businesses. “The next fifteen years will see a revolution in how we work, and a revolution will necessarily take place in how we plan and think about workplaces,” said Peter Andrew, Director of Workplace Strategy for CBRE Asia Pacific. A growing number of jobs in the future will require creative intelligence, social skills and the ability to use artificial intelligence. The report is based on interviews with 200 experts, business leaders and young people from Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. It shows that in the US technology already ravages more job opportunities than it creates. But the report states, “Losing occupations does not change what people do.” Growth in new jobs could occur as much, according to the research. “The growth of 20 to 40 person companies that have the speed and technological know-how will directly challenge big companies.” it states. A 2024 report by Pew Research found 52 percent of experts in artificial intelligence and robotics were optimistic about the future and believed there would still be enough jobs in the next few years. The optimists pictured “a future in which robots do not take the place of more jobs than they create” according to Aaron Smith, the report’s co-author. “Technology will continue to affect jobs, but more jobs seem likely to be created. Although there have always been unemployed people, when we reached a few billion people there were billions of jobs. There is no shortage of things that need to be done and that will not change.” Microsoft’s Jonathan Grudin told researchers. 1.What phenomenon does the author describe according to Paragraph 1? A. The complete disappearance of self-driving cars. B. The sharp decrease in the number of elderly people. C. The sudden stop of technological development. D. The rapid replacement of human jobs by AI. 2.What does the underlined word “ravages” mean in paragraph 4? A. loses B. provides C. replaces D. destroys 3.What might determine the future development of companies according to the report? A. The number of employees they have. B. Whether their business is safe from tech-driven change. C. Their rapid responsiveness and technological strengths. D. The length of time they have been in business. 4.What can be a suitable title for this text? A. Will Robots Leave Us Jobless? B. Technology Vs. Humans: Who Wins? C. AI Rise: How Will It Shape the World? D. Will Small Firms Defeat Large Companies? 【答案】1. D　2. D　3. C　4. A 【解析】【导语】 这是一篇议论文，探讨了技术快速发展，尤其是人工智能，对当前就业市场的影响。 (1)题解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段“From self-driving cars to carebots for elderly people, rapid development in technology has long represented a possible threat to many jobs normally performed by people. But experts now believe that almost 50 percent of occupations existing today will be completely unnecessary by 2040 as artificial intelligence continues to change businesses. (从自动驾驶汽车到老年人护理机器人，技术的快速发展长期以来一直对许多由人类完成的工作构成潜在威胁。但专家们现在认为，随着人工智能继续改变商业格局，到2040年，如今近50%的职业将完全不再需要。)”可知，作者描述的现象是人工智能正快速取代人类工作。故选D。 (2)题解析： 词句猜测题。根据第一段“From self-driving cars to carebots for elderly people, rapid development in technology has long represented a possible threat to many jobs normally performed by people. (从自动驾驶汽车到老年人护理机器人，技术的快速发展长期以来一直对许多由人类完成的工作构成潜在威胁。)”第四段“The report is based on interviews with 200 experts, business leaders and young people from Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. It shows that in the US technology already ravages more job opportunities than it creates. (该报告基于对亚太地区、欧洲和北美200名专家、商界领袖和年轻人的采访。报告显示，在美国，技术ravages的就业机会已经超过了它创造的。)”结合前文提到技术对工作的“威胁”及“职业消失”的表述，可知“ravages”意为“摧毁、破坏”。故选D。 (3)题解析： 推理判断题。根据第六段“The growth of 20 to 40 person companies that have the speed and technological know-how will directly challenge big companies. (拥有快速反应能力和技术专长的20至40人规模的公司的发展，将直接挑战大公司。)”可知，报告认为企业的快速反应能力和技术优势可能决定其未来发展。故选C。 (4)题解析： 主旨大意题。通读全文，文章围绕技术（尤其是人工智能）对就业的影响展开，既提到现有职业可能被取代的担忧，又介绍了新岗位会增长的乐观观点，核心是探讨技术快速发展，尤其是人工智能，对当前就业市场的影响。A项“机器人是否会让我们失业？”符合主题，可用作标题。故选A。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $可学科网 www.zxxk.com 让教与学更高效 专题04阅读理解（议论文） 基础必练 主题语境01人与自我-生活与学习 【答案】1.B2.C3.D4.A 进阶提升 主题语境01人与社会-科学与技术 【答案】1.B2.D3.A4C 主题语境02人与自然-环境 【答案】1.A2.D3.B4.A 拓展培优 主题语境01人与社会-科学与技术 【答案】1.D2.D3.C4.A 1/1 专题04 阅读理解（议论文） 主题语境01 人与自我-生活与学习 （25-26高二上·河北强基联盟-12月·期中）A man may usually be known by the books he reads as well as by the company he keeps; and one should always live in the best company, whether it be of books or of men. A good book may be among the best of friends. It is the same today that it always was, and it will never change. It is the most patient and cheerful of companions. It does not turn its back upon us in times of failure or sadness. It always receives us with the same kindness; amusing and instructing us in youth, and comforting and quieting us in age. Men often discover their attachment to each other by the common love they have for a book. There is an old saying, “Love me, love my dog.” But there is more wisdom in this: “Love me, love my book.” The book is a truer and higher connection of union. Men can think, feel, and sympathize with each other through their favorite author. They live in him together, and he in them. A good book is often the best container of a life recording the best that life could think out; for the world of a man’s life is, for the most part, simply the world of his thoughts. Thus the best books are treasuries of good words, the golden thoughts, which, if remembered and valued, become our constant companions and comforters. Books possess an ingredient of immortality (不朽). They are by far the most lasting products of human effort. Temples and statues break, but books survive. Time is of no account with great thoughts, which are as fresh today as when they first passed through their author’s minds, ages ago. What was then said and thought still speaks to us as vividly as ever from the printed page. The only effects of time have been to filter out the bad products; for nothing in literature can long survive but what is really good. 1.Why a book can be one of the best friends? A. Because its contents never change over time. B. Because it accompanies us in dark days. C. Because its patience never runs out. D. Because it contains all kinds of knowledge. 2.What does the underlined sentence “Love me, love my book” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. If you love the author, you will love his books. B. I love my books as much as I love my friends. C. The book can be a bond between friends. D. If you love me, you must read my books. 3.What is the main idea of the fourth paragraph? A. A good book is a good container. B. A good book records the author’s life. C. A good book is a treasure for readers. D. A good book offers precious contents. 4.What would the author convey by the article? A. Celebrating the appeal of books. B. Encouraging us to read books. C. Finding friendship in books. D. Passing on the power of books. 主题语境01 人与社会-科学与技术 （25-26高二上·浙江四校联考·期中）Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been in the news a lot lately. And according to a recent report from the McKinsey Global Institute, roughly half of today’s work activities could be automated (自动的) by 2055. Could “teaching” be on that list? Computers are capable of levels of calculations we could only dream of achieving with our minds alone. But when a human teacher can connect to a student by having “been there”, through heartfelt listening, they can inspire their students to learn, create, and excel. Even AI with advanced technology can’t do this. So, chances are good that your job is safe for the near future. But it is going to change, and AI is going to be a part of education. Hopefully, robots will be joining us quite soon... as teaching assistants. Recently, a Georgia Tech professor built an AI teaching assistant for his classroom, which allowed him to more effectively manage over 400 students all over the world. His AI tends to answer more routine questions, freeing him to do other important tasks. A variety of robots are also being used in South Korea and Japan as a resource to supplement (补充) language learning. Students can go through any variety of conversational practices, and the AI can monitor mistakes in usage and pronunciation. In fact, research shows that these programs can help resolve (解决) issues like shyness, confidence, and frustration that can arise when practicing repetitively with a teacher: A robot will not get tired, no matter how many mistakes a child makes. Surprisingly, the West is much more hesitant (犹豫不决) about embracing the integration (融合，整合) of robots and AI in our classrooms, but the tides are quickly turning. Should you start packing up your desk? Absolutely not. The bottom line is that these technologies work best when paired with an active human teacher. But it certainly could make your job easier and more efficient. In the future, Robots will be teachers’ good friends. 1.The author’s attitude towards human teachers’ future can be described as A. worried B. optimistic C. doubtful D. confused 2.What does the author want to show by giving the example of Georgia Tech professor? A. AI will control future teaching. B. AI will make no big difference. C. AI will do more difficult jobs. D. AI will greatly help teachers. 3.In what way does a robot do better than a human teacher? A. Being patient. B. Being creative. C. The ability to inspire. D. The ability to communicate. 4.What is the author’s final conclusion about future teaching? A. Robots will play a leading role. B. Teachers will be replaced by robots. C. Robots will be teachers’ good friends. D. Teachers will teach without leaving home. 主题语境02 人与自然-环境 （25-26高二上·山东名校考试联盟·期中）As global temperatures continue to rise, some scientists are looking to an arguable solution: geoengineering. One of the most discussed ideas is Solar Radiation Management (SRM), which aims to cool the earth by reflecting sunlight back into space. Supporters suggest this could be achieved by spreading aerosols (气溶胶)into the air, essentially creating a volcanic winter effect to rapidly lower global temperatures. They argue it’s a necessary emergency tool if we fail to cut emissions quickly enough, a sort of planetary life support. However, this proposal is seen by many as a dangerous risk. Critics warn that interfering (干扰)with the earth’s complex climate system could have disastrous, unforeseen consequences. SRM might upset global weather patterns, potentially causing severe droughts in some regions while leading to floods in others. Furthermore, there’s the risk of “termination shock” — if the aerosol release were ever suddenly stopped, the planet could experience a rapid and destroying rise in temperature. The technology, therefore, presents a dilemma: who gets to control the Earth’s temperature? The debate extends into the political field, where the lack of international governance is a major block. There is currently no global agreement or organization with the authority to regulate or oversee geoengineering projects. This regulatory absence raises fears that a single nation or a wealthy individual could decide to employ such technologies, with worldwide influence. While some researchers call for limited and controlled experiments to better understand the risks, hundreds of scientists from around the world have signed an open letter calling for a non-use agreement, arguing that the risks are simply too high to carry out outdoor testing. Ultimately, many experts believe that focusing on geoengineering distracts from the real solution: a rapid and just transition away from fossil fuels. They argue that such technological fixes are a dangerous change, offering a false sense of security that could weaken the global will to reduce carbon emissions at their source. Instead of seeking a risky shortcut, they argue, our efforts and investments should be aimed at proven solutions like renewable energy and energy efficiency. The planet’s future may depend not on an extreme technological fix, but on our collective resolve to change our ways. 1.What is the intended role of SRM according to its supporters? A. A backup plan for preserving life. B. A strategy for climate management. C. A replacement for reducing emissions. D. A method for creating artificial winter. 2.What does the open letter from scientists indicate? A. They demand stricter laws to regulate. B. They worry about insufficient funding. C. Geoengineering is currently unworkable. D. Outdoor experiments are widely resisted. 3.What is the purpose of the last paragraph? A. To argue technology is our only hope. B. To advocate reconsidering the solution. C. To express concern about climate change. D. To criticize slow renewable energy development. 4.Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. A Planet at Risk: Engineer or Not? B. The Science of SRM: Cooling Earth C. The Politics of Climate: A Dilemma D. Geoengineering: A Final Solution 主题语境01 人与社会-科学与技术 （25-26高二上·浙江环大罗山·期中）From self-driving cars to carebots for elderly people, rapid development in technology has long represented a possible threat to many jobs normally performed by people. But experts now believe that almost 50 percent of occupations existing today will be completely unnecessary by 2040 as artificial intelligence continues to change businesses. “The next fifteen years will see a revolution in how we work, and a revolution will necessarily take place in how we plan and think about workplaces,” said Peter Andrew, Director of Workplace Strategy for CBRE Asia Pacific. A growing number of jobs in the future will require creative intelligence, social skills and the ability to use artificial intelligence. The report is based on interviews with 200 experts, business leaders and young people from Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. It shows that in the US technology already ravages more job opportunities than it creates. But the report states, “Losing occupations does not change what people do.” Growth in new jobs could occur as much, according to the research. “The growth of 20 to 40 person companies that have the speed and technological know-how will directly challenge big companies.” it states. A 2024 report by Pew Research found 52 percent of experts in artificial intelligence and robotics were optimistic about the future and believed there would still be enough jobs in the next few years. The optimists pictured “a future in which robots do not take the place of more jobs than they create” according to Aaron Smith, the report’s co-author. “Technology will continue to affect jobs, but more jobs seem likely to be created. Although there have always been unemployed people, when we reached a few billion people there were billions of jobs. There is no shortage of things that need to be done and that will not change.” Microsoft’s Jonathan Grudin told researchers. 1.What phenomenon does the author describe according to Paragraph 1? A. The complete disappearance of self-driving cars. B. The sharp decrease in the number of elderly people. C. The sudden stop of technological development. D. The rapid replacement of human jobs by AI. 2.What does the underlined word “ravages” mean in paragraph 4? A. loses B. provides C. replaces D. destroys 3.What might determine the future development of companies according to the report? A. The number of employees they have. B. Whether their business is safe from tech-driven change. C. Their rapid responsiveness and technological strengths. D. The length of time they have been in business. 4.What can be a suitable title for this text? A. Will Robots Leave Us Jobless? B. Technology Vs. Humans: Who Wins? C. AI Rise: How Will It Shape the World? D. 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