福建莆田第一中学2026-2027学年高三上学期9月月考英语试题

2026-2027学年莆田第一中学高三9月月考 英语试卷 (本试卷总分：150分，考试时间：120分钟) 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分) 该部分分为第一、第二两节。注意：回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力 部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最 佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段 录音播放两遍。 1.When will the meeting be held? A.On Monday. B.On Tuesday C.On Wednesday. 2.How does the woman sound in the end? A.Excited. B.Angry. C.Nervous. 3.How many students passed the exam? A.5 B.15 C.35 4.What is the woman probably planning to do? A.Interview a person. B.Attend a class C.Apply for a job 5.Why does the woman apologize to the man? A.She ran into him. B.She damaged his bag. C.She blocked his way. 第二节（共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个 选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟： 听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音读两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6.What is the relationship between the speakers? A.Guide and tourist. B.Receptionist and guest.C.Driver and passenger 7.What will the woman probably do tomorrow? A.Walk around the city B.Watch a baseball game.C.Visit universities in Boston 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8.What does the woman probably try to do? A.Fix the lock B.Return some books. C.Open the bookcase. 9.What do we know about the head librarian? A.He's lost the key. B.He's on holiday. C.He'll meet the man. 10.What will the man most likely do next? A.Contact Rachel B.Call in a repairman C.Phone the head librarian 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11.What made Mr.Jason step into the herbal field? A.His teacher's impact. B.His passion for plants. C.His own health problem 12.Why are herbs a powerful tool in Mr.Jason's opinion? A.They benefit future generations B.They carry ancient medical wisdom. C.They provide low-cost natural cures 13.What should be the first step for students to study herbs? A.Mastering lab technology. B.Doing experiments on herbs C.Knowing the functions of herbs 听第9段录音，回答第14至16题。 14.What major does Luke want to choose at GCU? A.Engineering. B.Business. C.Natural sciences. 15.What are the specialists responsible for according to the woman? A.Calculating students'credits. B.Assessing students'qualifications. C.Guiding students in choosing a major. 16.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A.Planning a new career. B.Applying to another college. C.Improving academic performance. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17.Where did the public sale take place? A.In Britain. B.In America C.In Switzerland. 18.Who did the humanoid robot get its name from? A.A painter. B.An art dealer C.A computer programmer. 19.What was the expected valuation of the painting? A.$0.18million. B.$1 million. C.$1.08 million. 20.What does the speaker think of the painting? A.Realistic. B.Overpriced. C.Meaningful. 第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分) 第一节（共15小题：每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。 A Journal of Cultural Heritage combines diverse academic disciplines for studying problems about the awareness and conservation of cultural heritage in a wide range.The main purpose of the joumal is to present innovative approaches concerning all scientific aspects related to heritage science. SPECIFIC TOPICS Analysis and conservation of heritage assets:novel methods for studying the composition, dating,origin and new materials for the preservation of objects. Conservation of built heritage:analysis of historical materials and construction techniques; novel inspection,testing and monitoring techniques. Interaction between heritage items and the environment:the impact of climate change and risk assessment of cultural heritage. Digital technologies for knowledge,conservation and restoration:data analysis and modelling,long-term preservation of heritage assets. Museum conservation:technologies for the management and improvement of museum collections. REQUIREMENTS The articles must be of great interest for a wide audience.Thus,the number of articles dealing with case studies will be reduced in order to favor original articles.Reports on restoration activities should present a specific technical or scientific innovation. BENEFITS TO AUTHORS We provide several author benefits after acceptance,such as free PDFs,a broad copyright policy and special earnings as follows. Details Information Deadline the 15th of every month Payment $60 per thousand words Early submission bonus a $15 bonus if submitted before the 10th of every month Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission.If you require further information or help,please visit our Support Center. 21.What does Journal of Cultural Heritage aim to do? A.Collect technical and scientific articles. B.Combine kinds of academic disciplines C.Offer novel methods of heritage science. D.Promote the growth of heritage tourism. 22.Which topic is more likely to be included in the journal? A.How to survive from the economic crisis B.What we can do to produce digital assets. C.Science is improving museum collections! D.The environment is waiting for our action! 23.How much would an author get for an accepted 2,000-word article submitted on April 5th? A.$120. B.$135. C.$165. D.$180. B My phone buzzed with a video titled "WARNING:5 Foods That Are Actually Plastic."My mother doesn't offer advice;she issues warnings I suspect her phone has declared war on me.Every time she scrolls,the feed whispers to her that my favorite snack is a "poison'.I never challenge her claims,since she trusts a forwarded article more than my college degree. One day,she was telling me about a fitness contest at her gym,and I started lecturing about body fat percentages.While I was spreading all this wisdom,I was glued to the sofa,extending one leg like a crane to grab the remote with my big toe to avoid sitting up.She was watching me with a blank expression,"If you worked out as hard as you avoided standing up,you would be in great shape now.” To my face,she's a critic,but I caught her describing me as a "highly intellectual,talented person"on a call with my aunt.From the next room,I wondered,"Wait,who is she talking about?Am I that person?" She is the only one allowed to roast her children.It's a "membership-only"club.Even when she praises me,it's her way of saying,"I raised this,so of course it's excellent,"although she just told me five minutes ago that my room looks like a disaster zone. Despite her warnings,she's always the first I run to when I need help.Every festival or family event becomes her next design assignment.I send her screenshots of high-fashion looks, like a creative director with impossible demands.She looks at the picture,gives her signature nervous laugh and says,I'm not a certified fashion designer."But then she spends hours on the floor with chalk and a measuring tape.She eventually creates her own edition,and somehow, her version always turns out better than the original. And maybe that's just another way mothers say they love you. 24.Why does the author avoid challenging her mother's claims? A.It will hurt her mother's feelings B.She respects her mother's authority. C.It is useless to argue with her mother D.She believes in wamnings from her mother. 25.How does the mother sound in paragraph 3? A.Deeply annoyed. B.Playfully mean C.Genuinely proud. D.Bitterly jealous. 26.What does the"membership-only'club"indicate? A.Only the mother can criticize the author B.Family members get automatic membership C.The mother only praises the author in private D.Club members are encouraged to judge the author. 27.What can be inferred about the mother from paragraph 6? A.She enjoys assigning festival tasks B.She values professional certification. C.She takes pride in raising a designer D.She expresses love through practical acts. About 2,000 years ago,the Roman philosopher Seneca warned of a crisis of attention.The problem wasn't caused by smartphones but by the growing availability of papyrus(纸莎草纸) As scrolls (became more plentiful and wealthy readers had access to more texts than ever before,constantly moving from one scroll to another left their mind unable to stay in one place and spend time with itself. Today,although the source of distraction has changed,the challenge remains much the same.We often blame technology for our inability to focus,but Seneca would have argued that the real problem lies elsewhere.Constantly jumping from one idea to another prevents deep thinking Seneca offered a surprisingly simple solution.Instead of reading as much as possible, choose one meaningful idea each day and stay with it.Think about it repeatedly,connect it with your own experiences and allow it to shape the way you understand the world.According to Seneca,wisdom comes not from collecting ideas but from fully digesting them. I have followed this practice for many years.One morning,while reading Tolstoy's The Death of Ivan Ilvich,I was struck by the character's realization that success and wealth mean little without love,fiiendship and purpose.I caried that idea with me throughout the day.It gradually reshaped my thinking,inspiring me to reconnect with old friends. Seneca compared this process to the way bees make honey.Bees do not simply collect nectar ()they transform it into something richer and longer lasting.Psychologists describe a similar process as deep processing.When we return to the same idea again and again,our brains connect it with personal experience and store it more firmly in long-term memory. Information gradually becomes understanding,and understanding slowly becomes wisdom In an age when information is everywhere,many people believe that learning means knowing more.Seneca reminds us that real wisdom comes from slowing down,thinking deeply and allowing meaningful ideas to become part of who we are. 28.What is the papyrus example intended to show? A.Distraction has long existed. B.Writing materials have changed C.Reading was once for the rich. D.Technology in Rome was advanced. 29.What did the practice of"one meaningful idea each day"lead the author to do? A.Restore old friendships B.Read more books C.Give up the pursuit of wealth D.Write down daily thoughts. 30.What is Seneca's comparison used to explain? A.How bees make honey. B.Why ideas shape who we are. C.Why memory needs repetition. D.How information becomes wisdom. 31.Which statement would Seneca agree with according to the passage? A.A busy mind is a wise mind. B.Doubt is the key to knowledge. C.Actions speak louder than words. D.One who is everywhere is nowhere. D AI is already a part of childhood.While chatbots stand ready to answer questions like,"Are monsters real?"or "Why is the sky blue?",companies are racing to embed AI into kids'toys. Take Teddy,a robotic teddy bear that,more than just a toy,can walk,talk,make decisions,and respond to children's needs and emotions. In the new book,Human Raised:Nurturing Connection,Curiosity,Lifelong Learning in the Age ofAl,author Dana Suskind,a professor at the University of Chicago Medical Center, acknowledges that the technology makes sci-fi concepts plausible,offering promise as,for example,a productivity enhancer and time-saver for parents,a monitoring and research tool to collect valuable data on child development,and an interactive instructor helping some kids learn. But what happens if AI begins replacing the kinds of human interactions that young brains evolved to learn from?Alarms seem to overshadow the conveniences.Suskind cites the research by developmental psychologist Patricia K.Kuhl,who proposed the"social gate"hypothesis( )-the idea that children's brains are biologically wired to learn through social interaction. Studies have shown,for example,that babies learn language much better from a live person than from a screen because social interactions engage the brain in ways passive media do not.The sing-song way parents naturally speak to babies,smiles,gentle touch and back-and-forth exchanges all appear to help open that social gate,facilitating learning and healthy brain development. "If we want children to be able to think critically,to be able to navigate the human world, we're going to need to make sure that kids have a distinctly human-raised early childhood." Suskind insists.AI toy companies,however,have different priorities.While those toys may imitate human interaction,Suskind argues they cannot recreate everything that makes human relationships developmentally valuable. Human relationships are messy and filled with emotions,which involve misunderstandings, frustration,quarrels,as well as forgiveness and reconnection.Interestingly,Suskind compares AI relationships to ultra-processed food."If all you eat is fruit snacks,which are a synthetic version of fruit,when you actually eat the real fruit,you will be like,Hmm,it's not quite as sweet,”she says. 32.What does the underlined word "plausible"mean in paragraph 2? A.Strikingly popular. B.Increasingly vital. C.Difficult to understand. D.Possible in reality. 33.What does the"social gate"hypothesis help explain? A.Social interaction is essential to early learning B.AI technology is equally helpful in children's learning C.Passive media activate children's brains for efficient learning. D.Children are born with the ability to learn from surroundings 34.What does the comparison with ultra-processed food suggest? A.AI can interpret rich human emotions. B.Human relationships seem more attractive to children. C.AI relationships are an alternative to human interaction D.AI relationships may discourage children from real connections. 35.What can be a suitable title for the text? A.Are AI toys a perfect choice? B.Is AI defining children's growth? C.Who is responsible for childcare? D.How do AI toys change childhood? 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多 余选项。 When did we start walking for leisure? "Going for a walk"is a popular pastime among older and younger generations alike because of its well-known benefits for our physical and mental health.But you may be surprised to hear that wandering through pretty streets or hiking in mountainous have not always been considered leisure activities,according to Daniel Gale,a researcher of pedestrianism 动)。 36 Before that,it was just something people did out of necessity,some of whom even associated it with criminal activity.But for Charles Dickens,the famous English 19th Century author,marching through London streets and tramping around the countryside was a big part of the creative process.37 He walked at an impressive pace of four miles per hour, according to his biography by Peter Ackroyd. 38 Perhaps you can take inspiration from another big-thinking wanderer.19th Century American writer Henry David Thoreau took a slower approach,preferring to stroll over hills and fields and through the woods.He said that he could not preserve his health and spirits without walking at least four hours a day. This idea of taking a stroll to clear your head has survived through to the 21st Century.But have pedestrian manners remained the same?A 1780 article for the London Magazine advised pedestrians to avoid things such as hanging around in conversation and obstructing people behind you.39 In this modern age,when many of us are tied to our desks and to our screens,try the simple act of stepping out onto the city pavements,or getting lost in nature.40 Whether you see yourself more as a casual stroller or a purposeful strider(阔步者)，why not build a habit out ofit? A.What if speed-walking isn't your thing? B.This may make all the difference to our wellbeing C.Nowadays,we could add distracted phone-users. D.He brought the recreation of walking into fashion. E.Going on an urban walk is much more pleasant now. F.It was a time to absorb what was going on around him. G.In Britain,walking for fun wasn't really a thing until the 1780s 第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白 处的最佳选项。 Financial trouble had distanced us from the life that was.We decided to 41 our home. But first,we'd have to deal with two hugely 42 hollies that have overtaken the front of the house. We called landscapers ()The news wasn't 43.20-plus years of neglect left us with only two 44:Let them be or tear them out.The idea of cutting off all that life just for a better view 45 us.We have never owned any green thing that grew well,except for those crazy hollies.But we still scheduled the 46. Over the two weeks before cutting,though,the trees 47 me.So I emailed one last landscaper.I pinned my hopes on that.Daria came to our front lawn and said,"These can't be trimmed(修剪).”The trunks are to0_48_,”she added.I can cut them down to about2feet of trunk and see if they'll grow." See if they'll grow?Months?Years?I said nothing,but Daria could read our 49."If nothing happens,"she said,we'll get you some new ones."We gave her the green light. But weeks later,I 50 the front bed.Three or four bunches of tiny leaves 51 from one trunk.It was the 52 of small,good things arriving. Each day,they made us smile,53 us to have patience and gave us hope that all of us have the 54 to heal.For that,we thank those quiet,strong hollies,now 55 to the spring,as we look forward to starting fresh. 41.A.build B.sell C.make D.repair 42.A.priceless B.leafless C.overgrown D.overvalued 43.A.important B.convincing C.fresh D.good 44.A.conditions B.designs C.choices D.reasons 45.A.frightened B.brightened C.sickened D.softened 46.A.removal B.protection C.planting D.rescue 47.A.surprised B.troubled C.changed D.comforted 48.A.rough B.straight C.smooth D.mature 49.A.experience B.doubt C.emotion D.opinion 50.A.took over B.gave up C.kept off D.glanced at 51.A.separated B.died C.appeared D.came 52.A.shock B.joy C.success D.reality 53.A.reminded B.allowed C.required D.expected 54.A.time B.desire C.freedom D.potential 55.A.awakening B.turning C.holding D.contributing 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Wu Qin Xi is acknowledged as the earliest form of Medical Qigong in China,dating back to the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220).The practice combines martial aits,qigong and medical theory,56 (aim)to improve physical health and prevent illness.This fitness system, 57 imitation of the natural animal behaviors,is a set of Daoyin (deep stretching)and Tu Na (deep breathing)exercises. The creation of Wu Qin Xi58(credit)to the famous Chinese physician and surgeon Hua Tuo (110-207).59(regard)as the God of Chinese Medicine and China's first surgeon,he left a valuable legacy for future generations.He not only treated sick patients 60 recommended physical exercise for disease prevention.His innovations and remarkable abilities 61 (earn)him the lasting respect since then.His name remains connected with extraordinary medical skills and continues 62(celebrate)for his pioneering work in surgery and holistic healing practices.Huazu Temple in Peixian county was also built 63 memory of him. When practising Wu Qin Xi,people 64 (symbolic)imitate the movements, breathing and sounds of the five animals with standard movements and practical skills.Every animal canies special meanings,65 refer to the tiger's power,deer's grace,bear's stable strength,monkey's carefulness and bird's freedom.These traits()regulate people's mind and conduct,effectively assisting in building personal confidence and self-respect 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分) 第一节（满分15分) 高三学习生活即将开始，你班英语老师要求同学们在课前演讲活动中分享一个能够激 励自己前行的英文单词，并说明理由。请你以“A Word That Drives Me Forward?为题写一篇 演讲稿。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右。 2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 A Word That Drives Me Forward 第二节（满分25分) 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 The Weight of Victory The annual Maplewood Charity Walk was just two weeks away,and this year's theme was Stronger Together".Evan,a two-time defending champion,had every intention of winning the trophy again.However,Principal Miller's new rule-that all students must walk in pairs- threatened his plan.Evan complained,convinced that being tied to a younger partner would ruin his record. When the randomly drawn partner list was posted,Evan found himself paired with Leo,a seventh grader.At lunch break,he looked for Leo near the water fountain,only to realize the smaller boy was in a wheelchair.Stunned,Evan wondered how he could keep his champion pace while pushing a chair..To his surprise,during their first practice lap(跑道的一圈)，Leo moved forward with surprising upper-body strength,forcing Evan to run just to keep up.They quickly found a rhythm:Leo would signal when his arms were tired,and Evan would take the handles;Evan would call for a break when his legs burned. On the day of the event,the cool autumn air buzzed with excitement.Principal Miller reminded everyone that the winners would be decided by the number of laps completed as a team,not speed alone within three hours.It meant only laps finished with both partners participating would count toward their final score.As the starting whistle blew,Evan and Leo settled into a steady pace.Two hours passed,and most teams had given up.Just as victory seemed close,disaster struck.Suddenly,Evan tripped on a rough part of the track.He fell hard and felt a sharp pain in his knee as he tried to stand.Pain shot through his leg as he held the wound,looking up at Leo 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右： 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1:Staring at his bleeding knee,Evan felt all hope of winning slip away. Paragraph 2:Principal Miller held up the lap cards and announced the result. 9月月考参考答案 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分） 1-5 CBCAA 6-10 BACBA 11-15ABCAB 16-20 BBCAC 第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 21-23CCB 24-27 CBAD 28-31 AADD )32-35DADB 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 36-40 GFACB 第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分) 第一节（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分) 41-45 BCDCC 46-50ABDBD 51-55 CBADA 第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分) 56.aiming 57.an 58.is credited 59.Regarded 60.but 61.have earned 62.to be celebrated/being celebrated 63.in 64.symbolically 65.which 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 Possible Version: A Word That Drives Me Forward Hello,everyone.I think the word that drives me forward is resilience.It refers to the ability to recover rapidly from frustrations rather than submit to hardships. I once fell into despair amid repeated setbacks in English exams.Yet resilience reminded me that temporary failures couldn't reflect my real capacity or determine my future.Every mistake served as a lighthouse guiding me to make significant progress. As Senior Three approaches,countless challenges await us.I will embrace this word firmly and face the following trials.May we steady our steps with resilience together.Thank you! 第二节 Possible Version Staring at his bleeding knee,Evan felt all hope of winning slip away.Sharp,burning pain spread across his wounded knee,making every slight movement unbearable.Noticing Evan's frustration,Leo looked up softly and whispered,"We've come so far.We finish this together."Encouraged by Leo's calm voice,Evan regained his resolve.Gitting his teeth against the stinging pain,he hopped unsteadily to grip the wheelchair handles.They struggled forward in perfect teamwork,Evan hopping and guiding,Leo straining his tired arms to push the wheels, lap by painful lap.The designated time drew to a close,and the competition came to a halt. Principal Miller held up the lap cards and announced the result.A hush fell over the crowd.Evan barely dared to look,convinced their injury had cost them the championship Surprisingly,their total laps ranked first,drawing loud cheers instantly.The principal placed the trophy gently between the two exhausted boys.Evan smiled warmly,squeezing Leo's shoulder tightly.At that moment,he truly realized victory was never a personal glory.It was the shared trust,perseverance and partnership that made their hard-won triumph the most meaningful one he had ever achieved. 听力原文： Text 1 W:Shall we have the meeting on Tuesday? M:No.It was originally scheduled for Monday,but it has been postponed to Wednesday. Text 2 W:Darling,what are we doing on Saturday? M:I don't have anything planned.What is so special about Saturday? W:Are you kidding me?I shouldn't even have to remind you-it's my birthday! Text 3 W:How is the exam?Did all 50 students pass it? M:No.It is pretty tough.Only 10%got A,and 30%failed to pass it. Text 4 W:What should I take with me when I talk to the schoolmaster? M:Bring a pen and notebook and some kind of small recording equipment.Oh,and a prepared list of questions,of course. Text 5 W:Oh,my!I almost made you drop your bag!I didn't see you turning the corner.I'm so sorry! M:That's all right,Miss.Accidents happen.At least no one is hurt! Text 6 M:I'll tell you about the area after you check in.But for detailed information,I'd recommend a tour guide service. W:No worries!My driver told me Boston is one of the most interesting cities in America M:Yes.Most visitors come for the history or the world-famous universities. W:Well,I'm just a simple tourist.I'd like to explore on foot. M:Great.Are you leaving right after dropping your suitcase? W:Yes.I'll spend the day at the baseball stadium.And tomorrow,I'll go for a wander and try to make friends with locals Text 7 W:I'm sory,Mr.Marshall.I couldn't get the books you asked for. M:Why not?I'm sure they're over there. W:But I think the bookcase is locked or stuck. M:OK,sit back down and I'll go and try to open it myself. W:I'm almost sure it's locked.The door just wouldn't move at all M:If it is,I'll have to get the key from the head librarian.Oh,but he's not in today,is he? W:No,he's away vacationing.He might have taken the key with him M:No,he wouldn't do that-but he might have left it with Rachel W:She was in the library today.I saw her this morning. Text 8 W:Tonight,we have a very special guest,Mr.Jason,the 2025 National Herbal Research Award winner.Welcome to the show,Jason. M:Thank you,Zoe. W:It's fantastic to have you here.So what first got you into researching herbs? M:Actually,I had a college professor who showed me studying herbs isn't just about leaves and roots.It's about promoting human health. W:I see.What do you think makes herbs such a powerful tool for modern medicine? M:Herbs help scientists explore natural treatments.But more importantly,they hold centuries of medical knowledge passed down through generations. W:That's beautifully said.So how do you keep students engaged? M:By reminding them that technology is just a tool.The natural balance is irreplaceable.My students do various experiments with herbs,but I recommend that they should first figure out the uses of each herb W:You are so sensible!Thank you for sharing Text 9 W:Welcome to GCU admission center. M:Hello,Professor George.I'm Kevin Woods.I wonder if you could give me information on moving to GCU.My son Luke majors in engineering and has been performing excellently at college. W:Well,if he plans on staying within the same field of study,he will need more credits Actually,the hot majors are business and natural sciences in GCU. M:Oh,he has no intention of changing his major.Then,what should we do afterwards? W:Submit his academic records.Our admission specialists will review all of his information and form a final evaluation report.Lastly,he needs to write an important essay about his career expectations. M:It doesn't sound complicated. W:Yeah.But after entering our school,Luke should spare no effort to earn credits towards his degree M:Of course. Text 10 M:Last week,a painting featuring mathematician Alan Turing became the first artwork created by a humanoid robot to be sold,fetching an impressive $1.08 million in New York.The painting of Turing was created by Ai-Da,an AI-powered robot introduced in 2019 by British art specialist Aidan Meller.It was named after Ada Lovelace,the woman thought by many to be the world's first computer programmer.The work honors Alan Turing,the pioneering mathematician whose work laid the foundation for modern computing and artificial intelligence. Although the work was initially estimated to fetch up to $180,000,a series of offers drove the price over $1 million.The work was exhibited in 2024 during the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva.The painting of Turing not only honors his contributions but also invites us to think about how technology is reshaping human life and creativity