2025届高考英语二轮复习 七选五 科技类（含解析）
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2025届高考英语二轮复习 科技类
1. We're getting more used to chatting to our computers and smart phones through all kinds of voice assistants. ① ______ People who can't read or write can send and get information using the spoken web.
Some think voice could soon become the main way to interact online. They believe online interaction would soon depend mainly on the spoken web. ② ______
Building the spoken web-web-to-voice and voice-to-web—is by no means an easy task. For software, to answer simple questions about the weather and play music for us is easy. ③ ______ AI technology isn't smart enough yet. Even turning your voice into text is one of the hardest problems for it to solve. There are as many ways to pronounce things as there are people on the planet.
Using voice interaction makes people feel much kinder than surfing the net in the old way. ④ ______ But if something speaks, it must also listen. Our phones are always near us and they are constantly collecting our personal information. This has already raised privacy concerns.
⑤ ______ When you are driving or cooking, the voice assistant will be helpful. On the other hand, in a quiet library, using voice assistants to do something may not be as suitable as typing, as it could disturb others. The effectiveness of using voice depends on the specific surroundings.
A. But who can use the spoken web
B. But what are the challenges of moving to the spoken web
C. It is also possible to help teachers give lessons.
D. The benefits of using voice obviously depend on the situation you are in.
E. The voice of the assistant makes us feel like talking to a real person.
F. But to have a conversation with users on different kinds of topics is a long way off.
G. Out of these voice assistants, Siri is the most well-known spoken web(语音网络).
2. In today's rapidly evolving information age, Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays a vital role in our lives, particularly in the field of education ①________ And that will help us better adapt to future trends in language education.
Traditional teaching models usually require all students to follow the same learning plan, often overlooking individual needs, while AI technology can adjust instructional content based on the learner's ability. ②________ Therefore, this approach can greatly improve learning outcomes.
③________ Timely feedback is crucial for correcting mistakes and reinforcing understanding during the learning process. AI systems can instantly point out errors and offer suggestions for improvement. This rapid feedback mechanism is highly effective in enhancing learners' language skills.
AI technology makes English learning more interactive and fun. AI-assisted teaching tools, such as Virtual Reality (VR) technology, help to create real life settings. ④________ They can immerse (沉浸) themselves in an environment where they communicate entirely in English.
The-application of AI in English learning is not limited to enhancing specific skills like speaking. ⑤________ By providing more diverse and in-depth reading materials and targeted writing guidance through the analysis of vast text data, AI helps learners improve their abilities in all aspects of language.
In conclusion, learning English with AI enhances learning efficiency. With the advancement of technology, we look forward to seeing more innovative learning tools emerge, helping people better learn and use English.
A. It offers a personalized learning experience.
B. Learners can get engaged in them to practice their oral English.
C. AI can also be applied in English learning to provide continuous feedback.
D. This article will explore how AI technology helps to learn English efficiently.
E. It can help learners improve reading comprehension and writing skills as well.
F. This article will discuss the potential of AI technology in language education.
G. Another significant application of AI in English learning is providing immediate response.
3. Astronaut Frank Rubiales has returned to Earth after 371 days in space. It was only supposed to be 180, but a technical fault stopped him from returning as planned. ①________.
Being in space can affect both physical and mental health. ②________. Astronauts are recommended 150 minutes of exercise per day to resist this. Also space traveller's eyes can be affected by the way that fluids act in zero-gravity. Outside the protection of the Earth's atmosphere, astronauts are exposed to much higher levels and different forms of solar radiation. This can potentially cause long-term health problems, such as cancer.
③________. Our mental health can be damaged if we don't get enough sleep. On earth, our bodies respond through circadian rhythms to the Sun rising and setting to help us sleep, but astronauts on board the International Space Station see 16 sunsets and sunrises every day. ④________. Isolation, and spending all your time with a small group of people can also affect mental health. Along with isolation, is the pressure that comes from being constantly monitored by experts back on Earth. With possible future missions to Mars predicted to last three years, tensions within the crew could become heightened. There was a case of this where a colleague threatened to open the airlock and drain the oxygen from the spacecraft.
Developing new techniques and technology to support astronauts' health will enable more ambitious future missions. ⑤________. The Canadian Space Agency is using its expertise to improve health care for people living in remote regions. The technology that supports robots used in space is now being used in surgery in normal hospitals, while pressure suits are being used to treat post-pregnancy complications.
A. Unlucky for him, but very lucky for scientists who want to see what effects spending an extended time in space has on the human body.
B. Due to this technical fault, Frank Rubiales has to overcome more difficulties.
C. It's not just physical health that is affected by being in space.
D. Enough sleep is exceptionally important.
E. It can also help those of us who are staying on Earth
F. Weightlessness caused by a lack of gravity can lead to a loss of bone and muscle mass.
G. This means that avoiding sleep deprivation is a challenge.
4. Who can imagine life today without an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) They are available in considerable numbers throughout the world.
The first ATM was the brainchild of an enterprising Turkish-American inventor Luther George Simjian. When the idea of an automated banking machine struck him, he registered 20 patents before any bank agreed to give it a trial run. It is easy to assume that the inventor of such a popular machine was laughing all the way to the bank. ①________ Within six months of its operation in New York in 1939, the device was removed due to lack of customer acceptance.
It was not until 1967, nearly 30 years later, that Barclays Bank, in a careful launch, rolled out a self-service machine in London, England, which proved successful. ②________ The first cash machine relied on customers' use of prepaid tokens (代币) to get envelopes with a fixed amount of cash inside.
③________ The banks' principle was seemingly customer service. But it would be foolish to minimize the many advantages that cash machines provided to the banks themselves. By the late 1970s, the highest fixed cost for the average large bank was its branches. The greatest variable cost and loss to profits were its staff. Bank accounts swiftly recognized that self-service operations could reduce bank branch staff cost by70 percent.
Experts quickly determined that public acceptance of ATMs counted on convenience, simplicity, speed, security and trust. ④________ For maximum efficiency, ATMs had to be located near public transport or in a shopping mall, not at a branch. The busier and more crowded the location, obviously, the better. Now, roughly 75 percent of all cash provided by banks to their customers comes from cash machines. ⑤________
Public acceptance of deposits (存款) by machine was significantly slower than customers' usage of ATMs for withdrawals. In general, it seems that customers sometimes still prefer and trust an over-the-counter transaction (交易) for deposits.
A. Location, in particular, was a key factor.
B. His cash machine, however, didn't prove durable.
C. The device was relatively primitive, at least by today's standards.
D. However, cash machines posed some interesting, unanswered questions.
E. An interesting factor was the issue of bio-statistics for customer identification.
F. Devices originally dismissed by the public are now recognized as essential institutions.
G. Soon afterwards, many other banks became admittedly champions of the cash machine.
5. So much of our daily life relates to the internet, from work to education and even talking with friends. The more online accounts and devices you have, the more internet dangers you will face. That's why it's more important to understand internet safety rules which protect you and your family from threats that may harm your data and devices. ①__________.
Make sure you're using a safe internet connection
Although using public Wi-Fi is not recommended, it's sometimes unavoidable when you are out. However, when you go online in a public place and use a public Wi-Fi connection, you have no direct control over its safety, which could leave you vulnerable (易受伤的) to cyberattacks. ②__________.
Choose strong passwords
Passwords are one of the biggest weak spots when it comes to online safety. People often choose passwords that are easy to remember. ③__________. In addition to this, using the same password for various sites puts your data at further risk. If hackers (黑客) get your identification from one site, they can probably access other websites which use the same login details.
④__________
Developers are often working to make products safe, monitoring the latest threats and rolling out security patches (安全补丁) in case of weaknesses in their software. By using the updated operating systems and apps, you will benefit from the latest security patches. This is especially important for apps that include payment, health or other personal information about a user.
Be careful of uncertain links and where you click
⑤__________. That's why it's important to browse carefully and avoid certain types of online content—such as links from untrusted sources. If you receive an email that you're not sure about, avoid clicking on any links in it. In fact, it's best to avoid opening untrusted emails at all.
A. Be careful of what and where you post
B. Keep software and operating systems updated
C. Read on to find out about the ways to stay safe online
D. A careless click can give out your personal data online
E. But some of those sites may have poor data protection policies
F. Therefore, it's easy for hackers to break into your system
G. So, if necessary, avoid carrying out personal businesses that use private data
6. As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to change our world, it will have good and bad influences on our society. ①__________ But some changes could be challenging. Here are some of the challenges that might be faced by us in the future. And we should be thinking about how to deal with them now.
②__________ Some people are concerned about the loss of jobs caused by use of machines. But the real challenge for humans is to find their love for new jobs and develop the ability to take these new jobs. According to PwC, a global company, millions of present jobs will be replaced by AI in the UK for decades to come. ③__________ When people face new jobs, making a living can be challenging for some of them.
Another challenge is about the safety of our data, like our age, our address and our interests. ④__________ As more and more personal data is called every day by some people and companies, the government should make laws to protect the safety of each person's data.
One more challenge is whether machines will become super-intelligent and be out of humans' control at last. If that happens, it may risk our society's safety, instead of doing good to it. __________ Researcher Elon says, "To deal with this challenge, all countries should work together so that we don't end up doing something wrong with the technology."
Thus, in the long run, we have to watch these challenges AI brings to our society.
A. AI is often closely connected to data.
B. AI will surely cause our job market to change.
C. But more new jobs will be created for humans.
D. AI will make people reconsider their choice of jobs.
E. People take different attitudes towards the use of AI.
F. This unwanted result of AI's development will likely challenge us all.
G. Some people believe that the changes that AI brings will mostly be good.
7. How to add green tech to your home
Green tech involves combining technology and science to create environmentally friendly products. The idea is by using products and services in the home to reduce energy consumption, waste, or harmful effects on the environment, we can all help the planet. ①________
Install smart light bulbs
One quick way to reduce energy use is to switch all your light bulbs to energy-efficient versions called smart bulbs and use a virtual assistant to control them. These bulbs tend to use about 7 to 9.5 watts of power yet provide the same amount of light a 60-watt ordinary bulb offers. ②________ Just use your phone to shut them down.
③________
Smart plugs are a great option, too, for controlling devices like televisions, coffee makers, or almost anything that plugs into a wall socket to work. Devices like these use energy just by being plugged in, so using your phone or virtual assistant to turn the plugs on or off as needed helps stop energy drain in its tracks.
Upcycle or recycle your old tech
Tech is everywhere in our homes, and when a device gets old, we tend to replace it with a newer, better, faster version. It's okay to get the latest device, but why not reuse and repurpose the older ones For example, you can upcycle your old computers and laptops by repurposing them into home security monitors. Got an old Android phone ④________
It's not hard to start adding green tech to your home. ⑤________ Once you start, you'll quickly see how convenient green tech can be and how easy it is to start using it.
A. Add smart plugs everywhere
B. Forgot to turn off the lights
C. Anyone can achieve it easily.
D. Upcycle it into a remote control for your TV.
E. Upcycle it instead of throwing it into the dust bin.
F. The real difficulty is in deciding to take that first small step today.
G. Below are several quick and easy ideas you can start using today.
8. Digital Medicine
Could the next suggestion from your doctor be downloading an app Collectively known as digital medicine, a large number of apps in use or under development can now detect or monitor mental and physical disorders or directly administer therapies.①_____
Many detection aids rely on mobile devices to record such features as users' voices, locations, facial expressions, exercise and sleep; then they apply artificial intelligence to mark the possible change of a condition. Some smart watches, for instance, contain a sensor that automatically detects and warns people of a dangerous heart rate. ②_____These wearable detection aids will not replace a doctor any time soon but can be helpful partners in stressing concerns that need follow-up. ③_____Some are being developed to detect things such as cancerous DNA, stomach bleeds, body temperature and oxygen levels. The sensors inside your body can then send the data to apps for recording.
④____For the most part, those intended to diagnose or treat disorders must be proved safe and effective in clinical trials and earn regulatory approval; some may need a doctor's permission.
Clearly, society must move into the future of digital medicine with care — ensuring that the apps go through strict testing, protect privacy and go smoothly into doctors' work. With such protections in place, healthcare costs could be saved by marking unhealthy behaviours and helping people to make changes before diseases set in. ⑤_____For researchers, the patterns that emerge will provide them with novel ideas for how best to build healthier habits and prevent diseases.
A. For doctors, applying AI to the data from these apps could help them personalize patient care.
B. These data also help doctors detect diseases and help patients change their behaviors.
C. Other similar tools can detect breathing disorders, depression and other conditions.
D. They can both help diagnose symptoms and enhance traditional medical care.
E. Detection aids can also take the form of eatable and sensor-bearing pills.
F. Digital medicine has been widely used in all aspects of life nowadays.
G. Not all healthcare apps can be used as digital medicine.
答案以及解析
1.答案：GBFED
解析：①根据上文"We're getting more used to chatting to our computers and smart phones through all kinds of voice assistants. (我们越来越习惯于通过各种语音助手与电脑和智能手机聊天)"可知，本句应承接上文，继续举例说明语音助手。故G选项"Out of these voice assistants, Siri is the most well-known spoken web (在这些语音助手中，Siri是最知名的口语网络)"符合语境，故选G。
②根据上文"Some think voice could soon become the main way to interact online. They believe online interaction would soon depend mainly on the spoken web. (一些人认为语音很快就会成为在线互动的主要方式。他们认为，在线互动很快将主要依靠口头网络。)"以及下一段"Building the spoken web-web-to-voice and voice-to-web—is by no means an easy task.(建立语音网络——网络到语音和语音到网络绝不是一件容易的事。)"可知，后文提到了建立语音网络绝不是一件容易的事，可知本句与上文构成转折，指出语音网络存在挑战。故B选项"But what are the challenges of moving to the spoken web (但是转向"语音网络"的挑战是什么？)"符合语境。故选B。
③根据上文"Building the spoken web-web-to-voice and voice-to-web—is by no means an easy task. For software, to answer simple questions about the weather and play music for us is easy. (建立语音网络——网络到语音和语音到网络绝不是一件容易的事。对于软件来说，回答关于天气的简单问题和为我们播放音乐是很容易的。)"以及后文"AI technology isn't smart enough yet. Even turning your voice into text is one of the hardest problems for it to solve. There are as many ways to pronounce things as there are people on the planet. (人工智能技术还不够聪明。甚至把你的声音转换成文字也是最难解决的问题之一。地球上有多少人，就有多少种发音方法。)"可知，上文提到了运用语音网络询问关于天气的简单问题，后文则提到了人工智能还不够聪明，可知本句与上文构成转折关系，指出存在的缺点。故F选项"But to have a conversation with users on different kinds of topics is a long way off. (但是与用户就不同的话题进行对话还有很长的路要走)"符合语境，故选F。
④根据上文"Using voice interaction makes people feel much kinder than surfing the net in the old way. (使用语音交互让人们感觉比用旧的方式上网更友好。)"以及后文"But if something speaks, it must also listen. Our phones are always near us and they are constantly collecting our personal information. This has already raised privacy concerns.(但如果有东西说话，它也必须倾听。我们的手机总是在我们身边，它们不断地收集我们的个人信息。这已经引起了人们对隐私的担忧。)"可知，本句承接上文，说明语音互动可以带来的亲密感，故E选项"The voice of the assistant makes us feel like talking to a real person. (助理的声音让我们感觉像在和一个真人说话。)"能承上启下，符合语境，故选E。
⑤根据后文"When you are driving or cooking, the voice assistant will be helpful. On the other hand, in a quiet library, using voice assistants to do something may not be as suitable as typing, as it could disturb others. The effectiveness of using voice depends on the specific surroundings. (当你开车或做饭时，语音助手会很有帮助。另一方面，在安静的图书馆里，使用语音助手做一些事情可能不像打字那样合适，因为它可能会打扰别人。使用声音的有效性取决于特定的环境。)"可知，后文提到了使用语音的不同环境，有的环境里使用语音很方便，而有的环境会打扰别人，说明使用语音取决于环境。故D选项"The benefits of using voice obviously depend on the situation you are in.(使用语音的好处显然取决于您所处的环境。)"能承接上文，符合语境，故选D。
2.答案：DAGBE
解析：①根据上文In today's rapidly evolving information age，Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays a vital role in our lives，particularly in the field of education.(在当今快速发展的信息时代，人工智能在我们的生活中扮演着至关重要的角色，特别是在教育领域。)可知，人工智能在生活中特别是在教育领域扮演着至关重要的角色，D选项This article will explore how AI technology helps to learn English efficiently.(本文将探讨人工智能技术如何帮助有效地学习英语。)明确指出文章主题是关于人工智能技术如何促进英语学习效率的提升，并且选项中的"how AI technology helps to learn English efficiently."和上文中的"the field of education"呼应。故选D。
②根据上文while AI technology can adjust instructional content based on the learner's ability.(而人工智能技术可以根据学习者的能力调整教学内容。)提到人工智能技术可以根据学习者的能力调整教学内容，A选项It offers a personalized learning experience.(它提供了一种个性化的学习体验。)承接上文，说明人工智能技术能够提供个性化的学习体验，与上文相呼应。故选A。
③根据下文Timely feedback is crucial for correcting mistakes and reinforcing understanding during the learning process.(及时反馈对于纠正错误和加强理解过程中的学习至关重要。)可知，及时反馈在语言学习中很重要。G选项Another significant application of AI in English learning is providing immediate response.
(人工智能在英语学习中的另一个重要应用是提供即时响应。)引出下文对即时反馈在学习过程中的重要性的讨论，强调了人工智能技术能够立即给出反馈的优势，并且，选项中的"providing immediate response"也和下文的"Timely feed back"吻合。故选G。
④根据上文AI technology makes English learning more interactive and fun.AI-assisted teaching tools，such as Virtual Reality (VR) technology，help to create real-life settings.(人工智能技术使英语学习更具互动性和趣味性。AI辅助教学工具，如虚拟现实(VR )技术，有助于创造真实的生活场景。)人工智能技术使英语学习更具互动性和趣味性，B选项Learners can get engaged in them to practice their oral English.(学习者可以参与其中练习他们的英语口语。)解释了AI 辅助工具如VR技术如何帮助学习者在模拟的真实环境中练习英语口语，符合上文描述的增强互动性和实践机会的情境。故选B。
⑤根据上文The application of AI in English learning is not limited to enhancing specific skills like speaking.(人工智能在英语学习中的应用并不局限于提高口语等特定技能。)说明人工智能在英语学习中的应用并不局限于提高口语，结合下文AI helps learners improve their abilities in all aspects of language.(人工智能帮助学习者提高语言各个方面的能力。)指出人工智能帮助学习者提高能力，E选项It can help learners improve reading comprehension and writing skills as well.(它还可以帮助学习者提高阅读理解和写作技能)承上启下，从口语转向阅读和写作技能的提升，与下文描述的人工智能如何全面促进语言能力相吻合。故选E。
3.答案：AFCGE
解析：①根据空前内容"Astronaut Frank Rubialeshas returned to Earth after 371 days in space.It was only supposed to be 180,but a technical fault stopped him from returning as planned.(宇航员Frank Rubiales在太空生活371天后返回地球。原本计划只待180天,但由于技术故障,他未能按计划返回。) "可知,Frank Rubiales在太空的时间比原计划长,这对于Frank Rubiales来说不是好事。选项A"Unlucky for him ,but very lucky for scientists who want to see what effects spending an extended time in space has on the human body.(对他来说是不幸的,但对那些想看到长时间在太空对人体有什么影响的科学家来说是非常幸运的。) "延续上文内容,指出Frank Rubiales在太空的时间比原计划长这件事对他来说很不幸,但是却让科学家可以研究长时间在太空对人体有什么影响,从而引出本文内容。故选A。
②根据空前内容"Being in space can affect both physical and mental health.(在太空生活会对身心健康产生影响。)"可知,太空生活对宇航员的身心都有影响。选项Weightlessness caused by a lack of gravity can lead to a loss of bone and muscle mass.(由于缺乏重力而导致的失重会导致骨骼和肌肉的流失。) "延续上文内容,指出在太空中,由于缺乏重力,宇航员会出现骨骼和肌肉流失的现象。而"a loss of bone and muscle mass"与空后内容"Astronauts are recommended 150 minutes of exercise per day to resist this.(为了抵抗这种影响,建议宇航员每天进行150分钟的运动。)"中的"this"保持一致。故选F。
③根据空后内容"Our mental health can be damaged if we don't get enough sleep(如果我们睡眠不足,我们的心理健康就会受到损害。)"可知,睡眠不足会导致心理问题。选项C. It's not just physical health that is affected by being in space. (在太空中受影响的不仅仅是身体健康。)承上启下,承接上文提到的太空生活会影响身体健康,同时引出下文内容,即太空生活会影响心理健康。故选C。
④根据上文内容"On earth, our bodies respond through circadian rhythms to the Sun rising and setting to help us sleep, but astronauts on board the International Space Station see 16 sunsets and sunrises every day(在地球上,我们的身体通过昼夜节律对太阳的升起和落下做出反应,帮助我们入睡,但国际空间站上的宇航员每天都能看到16次日落和日出。) "可知,地球上太阳的升起和落下会帮助我们入睡,但是国际空间站上的宇航员每天能看到16次日落和日出。选项G."This means that avoiding sleep deprivation is a challenge(这意味着避免睡眠不足是一个挑战。)"是上文内容的延续,指出宇航员在太空每天都能看到多次日落和日出,这会影响他们的睡眠。故选G。
⑤根据空前内容" Developing new techniques and technology to support astronauts 'health will enable more ambitious future missions. (开发支持宇航员健康的新技术将使得未来的任务更加雄心勃勃。)以及空后内容"The Canadian Space Agency is using its expertise to improve health care for people living in remote regions. The technology that supports robots used in space is now being used in surgery in normal hospitals, while pressure suits are being used to treat post-pregnancy complications. (加章大太空总署正在利用其专业知识来改善偏远地区人们的医疗保健。支持太空机器人的技术现在正在普通医院的手术中使用,而压力服则被用于治疗产后并发症。) "可知,开发新技术不仅有助于宇航员,也有助于地球上的普通人。选项E"Itcan also help those of us who arestaying on Earth.(它也可以帮助我们这些留在地球上的人。) "符合语境,承上启下,引出下文对新技术在地球上应用的描述。故选E。
4.答案：BCGAF
解析：①根据上文"It is easy to assume that the inventor of such a popular machine was laughing all the way to the bank.(人们很容易认为，这样一台受欢迎机器的发明者一定赚得盆满钵满)"和下文"Within six months of its operation in New York in 1939, the device was removed due to lack of customer acceptance.(1939年，该设备在纽约运行了六个月后，由于缺乏客户接受，该设备被拆除)"可知，上下文有转折关系，B项"His cash machine, however, didn't prove durable.(然而，他的取款机并没有经受住时间的考验)"承上启下，说明设想和现实有差距，引出下文第一台取款机的真实命运，上下文语意连贯。故选B项。
②下文"The first cash machine relied on customers' use of prepaid tokens (代币) to get envelopes with a fixed amount of cash inside.(第一台自动取款机依靠顾客使用预付代币来获得装有固定数量现金的信封)"介绍了第一台自动取款机的工作原理：用预付代币来换取现金信封，是对C项"The device was relatively primitive, at least by today's standards.(这个装置相对来说比较原始，至少以今天的标准来看是这样)"的说明，说明第一台自动取款机比较原始的工作原理，上下文语意连贯。故选C项。
③下文"The banks' principle was seemingly customer service. But it would be foolish to minimize the many advantages that cash machines provided to the banks themselves. By the late 1970s, the highest fixed cost for the average large bank was its branches. The greatest variable cost and loss to profits were its staff. Bank accounts swiftly recognized that self-service operations could reduce bank branch staff cost by70 percent.(银行的原则似乎是客户服务。但是，低估自动取款机给银行自身带来的诸多好处是愚蠢的。到20世纪70年代末，大型银行的平均固定成本最高的是其分支机构。最大的可变成本和利润损失是它的员工。银行账户很快意识到，自助服务可以将银行分行的员工成本降低70%)"说明了自动取款机给银行带来的诸多好处，解释了G项"Soon afterwards, many other banks became admittedly champions of the cash machine.(不久之后，许多其他银行成为公认的自动提款机的拥护者)"中描述的这一现象，许多银行为了获益开始使用自动提款机，上下文语意连贯。故选G项。
④下文"For maximum efficiency, ATMs had to be located near public transport or in a shopping mall, not at a branch. The busier and more crowded the location, obviously, the better.(为了最大限度地提高效率，自动取款机必须设在公共交通附近或购物中心，而不是在分行。显然，地点越繁忙、越拥挤越好)"指出自动取款机需要设在公共交通附近或购物中心，是对A项"Location, in particular, was a key factor.(尤其是地理位置，是一个关键因素)"的举例说明，说明地理位置的重要作用。故选A项。
⑤上文"Now, roughly 75 percent of all cash provided by banks to their customers comes from cash machines.(现在，银行提供给客户的现金中，大约75%来自自动取款机)"谈及自动取款机的普及和广泛使用，F项"Devices originally dismissed by the public are now recognized as essential institutions.(最初被公众忽视的设备现在被认为是不可或缺的设施)"承接上文，总结自动取款机命运的变化，上下文语意连贯。故选F项。
5.答案：CGFBD
解析：①根据上文"That's why it's more important to understand internet safety rules which protect you and your family from threats that may harm your data and devices. (这就是为什么理解互联网安全规则更重要，以保护你和你的家人免受损害你的数据和设备的威胁)"以及后文主要介绍了在网上保持安全的办法。故C项"继续读去找到如何在网上保持安全的方法"符合语境。故选C。
②根据小标题"Make sure you're using a safe internet connection(确保你使用的是安全的网络连接)"以及上文"Although using public Wi-Fi is not recommended, it's sometimes unavoidable when you are out.(虽然不建议使用公共Wi-Fi，但当你外出时，这有时是不可避免的)"可知，这一段介绍要使用安全的网络连接，尽量避免使用公共Wi-Fi，实在避免不了就避免进行个人业务，对应了G项"避免进行使用私人数据的个人业务"。故选G。
③根据上文"People often choose passwords that are easy to remember.(人们总是选择容易记的密码)"可知，本句主要说明这么做的结果，此处therefore引出下文，根据本段最后一句"If hackers get your identification from one site, they can probably access other websites which use the same login details.(如果黑客从一个网站获得了你的身份，他们可能会访问其他使用相同登录信息的网站)"可知本句内容与黑客有关。F选项"因此，黑客很容易侵入你的系统"符合语境，故选F。
④根据本段内容"Developers are often working to make products safe, monitoring the latest threats and rolling out security patches (安全补丁) in case of weaknesses in their software. By using the updated operating systems and apps, you will benefit from the latest security patches. This is especially important for apps that include payment, health or other personal information about a user.(开发人员经常致力于使产品安全，监控最新的威胁，并在软件存在弱点时推出安全补丁。通过使用更新后的操作系统和应用程序，您将受益于最新的安全补丁。这对于包含用户支付、健康或其他个人信息的应用尤其重要)"可知，本段的建议是，不断更新软件和操作系统。所以，B项"保持软件和操作系统的更新"填入空格处，符合语境。故选B。
⑤根据下文"That's why it's important to browse carefully and avoid certain types of online content—such as links from untrusted sources.(这就是为什么仔细浏览并避免某些类型的在线内容(例如来自不受信任来源的连接)是很重要的)"可知，本句主要说明在网上浏览会暴露个人数据的行为。D项"一个不小心的点击可以在网上显示出你的个人数据"符合语境。故选D。
6.答案：GBCAF
解析：①上文"As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to change our world, it will have good and bad influences on our society. (随着人工智能继续改变我们的世界，它将对我们的社会产生好的和坏的影响)"可知，人工智能有利有弊。G项"Some people believe that the changes that AI brings will mostly be good.(有些人认为，人工智能带来的变化大多是好的)"，顺接上文。下文"But some changes could be challenging. (但有些改变可能具有挑战性)"可知，句首but，表明上下文为转折关系。语意连贯，符合语境。故选G项。
②B项"AI will surely cause our job market to change.(人工智能必将导致我们的就业市场发生变化)"；下文"Some people are concerned about the loss of jobs caused by use of machines. (一些人担心由于使用机器而导致的工作岗位流失)"可知，下文内容解释了B项中提及的"就业市场变化"的具体体现：人工智能导致失业。此处语意连贯，承接B项"人工智能肯定会改变我们的就业市场"。故选B项。
③上文"According to PwC, a global company, millions of present jobs will be replaced by AI in the UK for decades to come.(据全球公司普华永道(PwC)称，未来几十年，英国数以百万计的工作岗位将被人工智能取代)"可知，人工智能导致失业；C项"But more new jobs will be created for humans (但更多的新工作将为人类创造)"，句中but为转折连词，表明上下两句的转折关系。下文"When people face new jobs, making a living can be challenging for some of them.(当人们面临新的工作时，谋生对他们中的一些人来说是具有挑战性的)"可知，此句顺接C项：人工智能也创造了新的就业机会，但需要人们去接受、适应。符合上下文语意连贯。故选C项。
④上文"Another challenge is about the safety of our data, like our age, our address and our interests.(另一个挑战是关于我们数据的安全，比如我们的年龄、地址和利益)"可知，本段话题与data有关，A项"AI is often closely connected to data.(人工智能通常与数据紧密相连)"，与上文话题一致，语意一致。故选A项。
⑤上文"One more challenge is whether machines will become super-intelligent and be out of humans' control at last. If that happens, it may risk our society's safety, instead of doing good to it.(另一个挑战是，机器是否会变得超级智能，最终脱离人类的控制。如果这种情况发生，它可能会危及我们的社会安全，而不是对社会有益)"；F项"This unwanted result of AI's development will likely challenge us all.(人工智能发展的这一不受欢迎的结果可能会挑战我们所有人)"符合语境，句中的"This unwanted result of AI's development"指代上文的"machines will become super-intelligent and be out of humans' control"，语意连贯，符合语境。故选F项。
7.答案：GBADF
解析：①根据前文"Green tech involves combining technology and science to create environmentally friendly products. The idea is by using products and services in the home to reduce energy consumption, waste, or harmful effects on the environment, we can all help the planet.(绿色科技是指将技术和科学相结合，创造出对环境友好的产品。这个想法是通过在家里使用产品和服务来减少能源消耗、浪费或对环境的有害影响，我们都可以帮助地球)"可知，本文的主题是介绍绿色科技，以及在家里使用绿色科技来减少能源消耗、浪费或对环境的有害影响，所以G项"Below are several quick and easy ideas you can start using today.(下面是几个快速简单的方法，你可以从今天开始使用)"承接上文，进一步提出本文主题，引出下文。故选G项。
②根据前文"These bulbs tend to use about 7 to 9.5 watts of power yet provide the same amount of light a 60-watt ordinary bulb offers.(这些灯泡往往使用7到9.5瓦的功率，却能提供与60瓦普通灯泡相同的亮度)"以及后文"Just use your phone to shut them down.(用手机关掉他们就行了)"可知，前文内容和后文无法连接，所以空处应是一个过渡句，引出下文，B项"Forgot to turn off the lights (忘记关灯了 )"可知，下文是对此句的回答，且是介绍智能灯泡的方便，符合本段主题。故选B项。
③分析设空，是本段小标题，应是对本段的高度概括，根据下文"Smart plugs are a great option, too, for controlling devices like televisions, coffee makers, or almost anything that plugs into a wall socket to work. Devices like these use energy just by being plugged in, so using your phone or virtual assistant to turn the plugs on or off as needed helps stop energy drain in its tracks.(智能插头也是一个很好的选择，可以用来控制电视、咖啡机或几乎任何可以插在墙上插座上工作的设备。像这样的设备只要插上电源就会消耗能量，所以使用你的手机或虚拟助手根据需要打开或关闭插头有助于阻止能量的消耗)"可知，本段主要讲述在家里使用智能插头，所以A项"Add smart plugs everywhere(到处添加智能插头)"符合本段主题，为本段小标题。故选A项。
④根据前文"For example, you can upcycle your old computers and laptops by repurposing them into home security monitors. Got an old Android phone (例如，你可以升级你的旧电脑和笔记本电脑，把它们改造成家庭安全监视器。你有一部旧的安卓手机吗？)"可知，此处是针对本段主题在具体举例，所以空处应是说明把旧的安卓手机升级为"什么"，D项"Upcycle it into a remote control for your TV.(将其升级为电视遥控器)"符合实际。故选D项。
⑤根据前文"It's not hard to start adding green tech to your home.(开始在家里添加绿色科技并不难)"以及后文"Once you start, you'll quickly see how convenient green tech can be and how easy it is to start using it.(一旦你开始使用，你很快就会发现绿色科技是多么方便，开始使用它是多么容易)"可知，F项"The real difficulty is in deciding to take that first small step today.(真正的困难在于今天决定迈出第一步)"承接上文，引出下文，符合文意。故选F项。
8.答案：DCEGA
解析：①前文"Collectively known as digital medicine, a large number of apps in use or under development can now detect or monitor mental and physical disorders or directly administer therapies. (现在，大量正在使用或正在开发的应用程序被统称为数字医疗，它们可以检测或监测心理和身体疾病，或直接实施治疗)"介绍数字医疗具备的功能，D项"They can both help diagnose symptoms and enhance traditional medical care. (它们既可以帮助诊断症状，又可以加强传统的医疗保健)"符合语境，继续介绍数字医疗的功能，承接前文，其中的They指代前文的a large number of apps。故选D。
②前文"Some smart watches, for instance, contain a sensor that automatically detects and warns people of a dangerous heart rate. (例如，一些智能手表包含一个传感器，可以自动检测并警告人们危险的心率)"列举智能手表中的检测辅助功能，后文"These wearable detection aids will not replace a doctor any time soon but can be helpful partners in stressing concerns that need follow-up. (这些可穿戴检测辅助设备不会在短期内取代医生，但可以成为强调需要随访的问题的有益伙伴)"对可穿戴检测辅助设备的作用进行评估，C项"Other similar tools can detect breathing disorders, depression and other conditions. (其他类似的工具可以检测呼吸障碍、抑郁症和其他疾病)"符合语境，说明其他的检测辅助功能，承接前文，引出后文的评估，后文的These wearable detection aids涵盖前文的Some smart watches和选项中的Other similar tools。故选C。
③前文"These wearable detection aids will not replace a doctor any time soon but can be helpful partners in stressing concerns that need follow-up. (这些可穿戴检测辅助设备不会在短期内取代医生，但可以成为强调需要随访的问题的有益伙伴)"对可穿戴检测辅助设备的作用进行评估，后文"Some are being developed to detect things such as cancerous DNA, stomach bleeds, body temperature and oxygen levels. The sensors inside your body can then send the data to apps for recording. (其中一些正在被开发用于检测癌症DNA、胃出血、体温和氧气水平等。然后，你体内的传感器可以将数据发送到应用程序进行记录。)"介绍新的介入体内的检测辅助设备，E项"Detection aids can also take the form of eatable and sensor-bearing pills. (检测辅助设备还可以采用可食用和带有传感器的药丸的形式)"符合语境，说明检测辅助设备的新形式，从前文的可穿戴的形式过渡到后文的介入体内的新形式，其中的eatable and sensor-bearing和后文的The sensors inside your body呼应。故选E。
④空处位于段首，需引出段落内容。后文"For the most part, those intended to diagnose or treat disorders must be proved safe and effective in clinical trials and earn regulatory approval; some may need a doctor's permission. (在大多数情况下，那些用于诊断或治疗疾病的药物必须在临床试验中被证明是安全有效的，并获得监管部门的批准；有些可能需要医生的许可)"指出数字医疗发展中的严格限制和流程，G项"Not all healthcare apps can be used as digital medicine. (并非所有的医疗保健应用程序都可以用作数字医疗)"符合语境，说明数字医疗有其限制，可引出后文。故选G。
⑤前文"With such protections in place, healthcare costs could be saved by marking unhealthy behaviours and helping people to make changes before diseases set in. (有了这些保护措施，就可以通过标记不健康行为并帮助人们在疾病发生之前做出改变来节省医疗费用)"说明使用数字医疗对于普通人的好处，后文"For researchers, the patterns that emerge will provide them with novel ideas for how best to build healthier habits and prevent diseases. (对于研究人员来说，出现的模式将为他们提供如何最好地建立更健康的习惯和预防疾病的新想法)"说明使用数字医疗对于研究者的好处，A项"For doctors, applying AI to the data from these apps could help them personalize patient care. (对于医生来说，将人工智能应用于这些应用程序的数据可以帮助他们个性化患者护理)"符合语境，说明使用数字医疗对于医生的好处，和前后文内容呼应。故选A。
1. We're getting more used to chatting to our computers and smart phones through all kinds of voice assistants. ① ______ People who can't read or write can send and get information using the spoken web.
Some think voice could soon become the main way to interact online. They believe online interaction would soon depend mainly on the spoken web. ② ______
Building the spoken web-web-to-voice and voice-to-web—is by no means an easy task. For software, to answer simple questions about the weather and play music for us is easy. ③ ______ AI technology isn't smart enough yet. Even turning your voice into text is one of the hardest problems for it to solve. There are as many ways to pronounce things as there are people on the planet.
Using voice interaction makes people feel much kinder than surfing the net in the old way. ④ ______ But if something speaks, it must also listen. Our phones are always near us and they are constantly collecting our personal information. This has already raised privacy concerns.
⑤ ______ When you are driving or cooking, the voice assistant will be helpful. On the other hand, in a quiet library, using voice assistants to do something may not be as suitable as typing, as it could disturb others. The effectiveness of using voice depends on the specific surroundings.
A. But who can use the spoken web
B. But what are the challenges of moving to the spoken web
C. It is also possible to help teachers give lessons.
D. The benefits of using voice obviously depend on the situation you are in.
E. The voice of the assistant makes us feel like talking to a real person.
F. But to have a conversation with users on different kinds of topics is a long way off.
G. Out of these voice assistants, Siri is the most well-known spoken web(语音网络).
2. In today's rapidly evolving information age, Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays a vital role in our lives, particularly in the field of education ①________ And that will help us better adapt to future trends in language education.
Traditional teaching models usually require all students to follow the same learning plan, often overlooking individual needs, while AI technology can adjust instructional content based on the learner's ability. ②________ Therefore, this approach can greatly improve learning outcomes.
③________ Timely feedback is crucial for correcting mistakes and reinforcing understanding during the learning process. AI systems can instantly point out errors and offer suggestions for improvement. This rapid feedback mechanism is highly effective in enhancing learners' language skills.
AI technology makes English learning more interactive and fun. AI-assisted teaching tools, such as Virtual Reality (VR) technology, help to create real life settings. ④________ They can immerse (沉浸) themselves in an environment where they communicate entirely in English.
The-application of AI in English learning is not limited to enhancing specific skills like speaking. ⑤________ By providing more diverse and in-depth reading materials and targeted writing guidance through the analysis of vast text data, AI helps learners improve their abilities in all aspects of language.
In conclusion, learning English with AI enhances learning efficiency. With the advancement of technology, we look forward to seeing more innovative learning tools emerge, helping people better learn and use English.
A. It offers a personalized learning experience.
B. Learners can get engaged in them to practice their oral English.
C. AI can also be applied in English learning to provide continuous feedback.
D. This article will explore how AI technology helps to learn English efficiently.
E. It can help learners improve reading comprehension and writing skills as well.
F. This article will discuss the potential of AI technology in language education.
G. Another significant application of AI in English learning is providing immediate response.
3. Astronaut Frank Rubiales has returned to Earth after 371 days in space. It was only supposed to be 180, but a technical fault stopped him from returning as planned. ①________.
Being in space can affect both physical and mental health. ②________. Astronauts are recommended 150 minutes of exercise per day to resist this. Also space traveller's eyes can be affected by the way that fluids act in zero-gravity. Outside the protection of the Earth's atmosphere, astronauts are exposed to much higher levels and different forms of solar radiation. This can potentially cause long-term health problems, such as cancer.
③________. Our mental health can be damaged if we don't get enough sleep. On earth, our bodies respond through circadian rhythms to the Sun rising and setting to help us sleep, but astronauts on board the International Space Station see 16 sunsets and sunrises every day. ④________. Isolation, and spending all your time with a small group of people can also affect mental health. Along with isolation, is the pressure that comes from being constantly monitored by experts back on Earth. With possible future missions to Mars predicted to last three years, tensions within the crew could become heightened. There was a case of this where a colleague threatened to open the airlock and drain the oxygen from the spacecraft.
Developing new techniques and technology to support astronauts' health will enable more ambitious future missions. ⑤________. The Canadian Space Agency is using its expertise to improve health care for people living in remote regions. The technology that supports robots used in space is now being used in surgery in normal hospitals, while pressure suits are being used to treat post-pregnancy complications.
A. Unlucky for him, but very lucky for scientists who want to see what effects spending an extended time in space has on the human body.
B. Due to this technical fault, Frank Rubiales has to overcome more difficulties.
C. It's not just physical health that is affected by being in space.
D. Enough sleep is exceptionally important.
E. It can also help those of us who are staying on Earth
F. Weightlessness caused by a lack of gravity can lead to a loss of bone and muscle mass.
G. This means that avoiding sleep deprivation is a challenge.
4. Who can imagine life today without an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) They are available in considerable numbers throughout the world.
The first ATM was the brainchild of an enterprising Turkish-American inventor Luther George Simjian. When the idea of an automated banking machine struck him, he registered 20 patents before any bank agreed to give it a trial run. It is easy to assume that the inventor of such a popular machine was laughing all the way to the bank. ①________ Within six months of its operation in New York in 1939, the device was removed due to lack of customer acceptance.
It was not until 1967, nearly 30 years later, that Barclays Bank, in a careful launch, rolled out a self-service machine in London, England, which proved successful. ②________ The first cash machine relied on customers' use of prepaid tokens (代币) to get envelopes with a fixed amount of cash inside.
③________ The banks' principle was seemingly customer service. But it would be foolish to minimize the many advantages that cash machines provided to the banks themselves. By the late 1970s, the highest fixed cost for the average large bank was its branches. The greatest variable cost and loss to profits were its staff. Bank accounts swiftly recognized that self-service operations could reduce bank branch staff cost by70 percent.
Experts quickly determined that public acceptance of ATMs counted on convenience, simplicity, speed, security and trust. ④________ For maximum efficiency, ATMs had to be located near public transport or in a shopping mall, not at a branch. The busier and more crowded the location, obviously, the better. Now, roughly 75 percent of all cash provided by banks to their customers comes from cash machines. ⑤________
Public acceptance of deposits (存款) by machine was significantly slower than customers' usage of ATMs for withdrawals. In general, it seems that customers sometimes still prefer and trust an over-the-counter transaction (交易) for deposits.
A. Location, in particular, was a key factor.
B. His cash machine, however, didn't prove durable.
C. The device was relatively primitive, at least by today's standards.
D. However, cash machines posed some interesting, unanswered questions.
E. An interesting factor was the issue of bio-statistics for customer identification.
F. Devices originally dismissed by the public are now recognized as essential institutions.
G. Soon afterwards, many other banks became admittedly champions of the cash machine.
5. So much of our daily life relates to the internet, from work to education and even talking with friends. The more online accounts and devices you have, the more internet dangers you will face. That's why it's more important to understand internet safety rules which protect you and your family from threats that may harm your data and devices. ①__________.
Make sure you're using a safe internet connection
Although using public Wi-Fi is not recommended, it's sometimes unavoidable when you are out. However, when you go online in a public place and use a public Wi-Fi connection, you have no direct control over its safety, which could leave you vulnerable (易受伤的) to cyberattacks. ②__________.
Choose strong passwords
Passwords are one of the biggest weak spots when it comes to online safety. People often choose passwords that are easy to remember. ③__________. In addition to this, using the same password for various sites puts your data at further risk. If hackers (黑客) get your identification from one site, they can probably access other websites which use the same login details.
④__________
Developers are often working to make products safe, monitoring the latest threats and rolling out security patches (安全补丁) in case of weaknesses in their software. By using the updated operating systems and apps, you will benefit from the latest security patches. This is especially important for apps that include payment, health or other personal information about a user.
Be careful of uncertain links and where you click
⑤__________. That's why it's important to browse carefully and avoid certain types of online content—such as links from untrusted sources. If you receive an email that you're not sure about, avoid clicking on any links in it. In fact, it's best to avoid opening untrusted emails at all.
A. Be careful of what and where you post
B. Keep software and operating systems updated
C. Read on to find out about the ways to stay safe online
D. A careless click can give out your personal data online
E. But some of those sites may have poor data protection policies
F. Therefore, it's easy for hackers to break into your system
G. So, if necessary, avoid carrying out personal businesses that use private data
6. As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to change our world, it will have good and bad influences on our society. ①__________ But some changes could be challenging. Here are some of the challenges that might be faced by us in the future. And we should be thinking about how to deal with them now.
②__________ Some people are concerned about the loss of jobs caused by use of machines. But the real challenge for humans is to find their love for new jobs and develop the ability to take these new jobs. According to PwC, a global company, millions of present jobs will be replaced by AI in the UK for decades to come. ③__________ When people face new jobs, making a living can be challenging for some of them.
Another challenge is about the safety of our data, like our age, our address and our interests. ④__________ As more and more personal data is called every day by some people and companies, the government should make laws to protect the safety of each person's data.
One more challenge is whether machines will become super-intelligent and be out of humans' control at last. If that happens, it may risk our society's safety, instead of doing good to it. __________ Researcher Elon says, "To deal with this challenge, all countries should work together so that we don't end up doing something wrong with the technology."
Thus, in the long run, we have to watch these challenges AI brings to our society.
A. AI is often closely connected to data.
B. AI will surely cause our job market to change.
C. But more new jobs will be created for humans.
D. AI will make people reconsider their choice of jobs.
E. People take different attitudes towards the use of AI.
F. This unwanted result of AI's development will likely challenge us all.
G. Some people believe that the changes that AI brings will mostly be good.
7. How to add green tech to your home
Green tech involves combining technology and science to create environmentally friendly products. The idea is by using products and services in the home to reduce energy consumption, waste, or harmful effects on the environment, we can all help the planet. ①________
Install smart light bulbs
One quick way to reduce energy use is to switch all your light bulbs to energy-efficient versions called smart bulbs and use a virtual assistant to control them. These bulbs tend to use about 7 to 9.5 watts of power yet provide the same amount of light a 60-watt ordinary bulb offers. ②________ Just use your phone to shut them down.
③________
Smart plugs are a great option, too, for controlling devices like televisions, coffee makers, or almost anything that plugs into a wall socket to work. Devices like these use energy just by being plugged in, so using your phone or virtual assistant to turn the plugs on or off as needed helps stop energy drain in its tracks.
Upcycle or recycle your old tech
Tech is everywhere in our homes, and when a device gets old, we tend to replace it with a newer, better, faster version. It's okay to get the latest device, but why not reuse and repurpose the older ones For example, you can upcycle your old computers and laptops by repurposing them into home security monitors. Got an old Android phone ④________
It's not hard to start adding green tech to your home. ⑤________ Once you start, you'll quickly see how convenient green tech can be and how easy it is to start using it.
A. Add smart plugs everywhere
B. Forgot to turn off the lights
C. Anyone can achieve it easily.
D. Upcycle it into a remote control for your TV.
E. Upcycle it instead of throwing it into the dust bin.
F. The real difficulty is in deciding to take that first small step today.
G. Below are several quick and easy ideas you can start using today.
8. Digital Medicine
Could the next suggestion from your doctor be downloading an app Collectively known as digital medicine, a large number of apps in use or under development can now detect or monitor mental and physical disorders or directly administer therapies.①_____
Many detection aids rely on mobile devices to record such features as users' voices, locations, facial expressions, exercise and sleep; then they apply artificial intelligence to mark the possible change of a condition. Some smart watches, for instance, contain a sensor that automatically detects and warns people of a dangerous heart rate. ②_____These wearable detection aids will not replace a doctor any time soon but can be helpful partners in stressing concerns that need follow-up. ③_____Some are being developed to detect things such as cancerous DNA, stomach bleeds, body temperature and oxygen levels. The sensors inside your body can then send the data to apps for recording.
④____For the most part, those intended to diagnose or treat disorders must be proved safe and effective in clinical trials and earn regulatory approval; some may need a doctor's permission.
Clearly, society must move into the future of digital medicine with care — ensuring that the apps go through strict testing, protect privacy and go smoothly into doctors' work. With such protections in place, healthcare costs could be saved by marking unhealthy behaviours and helping people to make changes before diseases set in. ⑤_____For researchers, the patterns that emerge will provide them with novel ideas for how best to build healthier habits and prevent diseases.
A. For doctors, applying AI to the data from these apps could help them personalize patient care.
B. These data also help doctors detect diseases and help patients change their behaviors.
C. Other similar tools can detect breathing disorders, depression and other conditions.
D. They can both help diagnose symptoms and enhance traditional medical care.
E. Detection aids can also take the form of eatable and sensor-bearing pills.
F. Digital medicine has been widely used in all aspects of life nowadays.
G. Not all healthcare apps can be used as digital medicine.
答案以及解析
1.答案：GBFED
解析：①根据上文"We're getting more used to chatting to our computers and smart phones through all kinds of voice assistants. (我们越来越习惯于通过各种语音助手与电脑和智能手机聊天)"可知，本句应承接上文，继续举例说明语音助手。故G选项"Out of these voice assistants, Siri is the most well-known spoken web (在这些语音助手中，Siri是最知名的口语网络)"符合语境，故选G。
②根据上文"Some think voice could soon become the main way to interact online. They believe online interaction would soon depend mainly on the spoken web. (一些人认为语音很快就会成为在线互动的主要方式。他们认为，在线互动很快将主要依靠口头网络。)"以及下一段"Building the spoken web-web-to-voice and voice-to-web—is by no means an easy task.(建立语音网络——网络到语音和语音到网络绝不是一件容易的事。)"可知，后文提到了建立语音网络绝不是一件容易的事，可知本句与上文构成转折，指出语音网络存在挑战。故B选项"But what are the challenges of moving to the spoken web (但是转向"语音网络"的挑战是什么？)"符合语境。故选B。
③根据上文"Building the spoken web-web-to-voice and voice-to-web—is by no means an easy task. For software, to answer simple questions about the weather and play music for us is easy. (建立语音网络——网络到语音和语音到网络绝不是一件容易的事。对于软件来说，回答关于天气的简单问题和为我们播放音乐是很容易的。)"以及后文"AI technology isn't smart enough yet. Even turning your voice into text is one of the hardest problems for it to solve. There are as many ways to pronounce things as there are people on the planet. (人工智能技术还不够聪明。甚至把你的声音转换成文字也是最难解决的问题之一。地球上有多少人，就有多少种发音方法。)"可知，上文提到了运用语音网络询问关于天气的简单问题，后文则提到了人工智能还不够聪明，可知本句与上文构成转折关系，指出存在的缺点。故F选项"But to have a conversation with users on different kinds of topics is a long way off. (但是与用户就不同的话题进行对话还有很长的路要走)"符合语境，故选F。
④根据上文"Using voice interaction makes people feel much kinder than surfing the net in the old way. (使用语音交互让人们感觉比用旧的方式上网更友好。)"以及后文"But if something speaks, it must also listen. Our phones are always near us and they are constantly collecting our personal information. This has already raised privacy concerns.(但如果有东西说话，它也必须倾听。我们的手机总是在我们身边，它们不断地收集我们的个人信息。这已经引起了人们对隐私的担忧。)"可知，本句承接上文，说明语音互动可以带来的亲密感，故E选项"The voice of the assistant makes us feel like talking to a real person. (助理的声音让我们感觉像在和一个真人说话。)"能承上启下，符合语境，故选E。
⑤根据后文"When you are driving or cooking, the voice assistant will be helpful. On the other hand, in a quiet library, using voice assistants to do something may not be as suitable as typing, as it could disturb others. The effectiveness of using voice depends on the specific surroundings. (当你开车或做饭时，语音助手会很有帮助。另一方面，在安静的图书馆里，使用语音助手做一些事情可能不像打字那样合适，因为它可能会打扰别人。使用声音的有效性取决于特定的环境。)"可知，后文提到了使用语音的不同环境，有的环境里使用语音很方便，而有的环境会打扰别人，说明使用语音取决于环境。故D选项"The benefits of using voice obviously depend on the situation you are in.(使用语音的好处显然取决于您所处的环境。)"能承接上文，符合语境，故选D。
2.答案：DAGBE
解析：①根据上文In today's rapidly evolving information age，Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays a vital role in our lives，particularly in the field of education.(在当今快速发展的信息时代，人工智能在我们的生活中扮演着至关重要的角色，特别是在教育领域。)可知，人工智能在生活中特别是在教育领域扮演着至关重要的角色，D选项This article will explore how AI technology helps to learn English efficiently.(本文将探讨人工智能技术如何帮助有效地学习英语。)明确指出文章主题是关于人工智能技术如何促进英语学习效率的提升，并且选项中的"how AI technology helps to learn English efficiently."和上文中的"the field of education"呼应。故选D。
②根据上文while AI technology can adjust instructional content based on the learner's ability.(而人工智能技术可以根据学习者的能力调整教学内容。)提到人工智能技术可以根据学习者的能力调整教学内容，A选项It offers a personalized learning experience.(它提供了一种个性化的学习体验。)承接上文，说明人工智能技术能够提供个性化的学习体验，与上文相呼应。故选A。
③根据下文Timely feedback is crucial for correcting mistakes and reinforcing understanding during the learning process.(及时反馈对于纠正错误和加强理解过程中的学习至关重要。)可知，及时反馈在语言学习中很重要。G选项Another significant application of AI in English learning is providing immediate response.
(人工智能在英语学习中的另一个重要应用是提供即时响应。)引出下文对即时反馈在学习过程中的重要性的讨论，强调了人工智能技术能够立即给出反馈的优势，并且，选项中的"providing immediate response"也和下文的"Timely feed back"吻合。故选G。
④根据上文AI technology makes English learning more interactive and fun.AI-assisted teaching tools，such as Virtual Reality (VR) technology，help to create real-life settings.(人工智能技术使英语学习更具互动性和趣味性。AI辅助教学工具，如虚拟现实(VR )技术，有助于创造真实的生活场景。)人工智能技术使英语学习更具互动性和趣味性，B选项Learners can get engaged in them to practice their oral English.(学习者可以参与其中练习他们的英语口语。)解释了AI 辅助工具如VR技术如何帮助学习者在模拟的真实环境中练习英语口语，符合上文描述的增强互动性和实践机会的情境。故选B。
⑤根据上文The application of AI in English learning is not limited to enhancing specific skills like speaking.(人工智能在英语学习中的应用并不局限于提高口语等特定技能。)说明人工智能在英语学习中的应用并不局限于提高口语，结合下文AI helps learners improve their abilities in all aspects of language.(人工智能帮助学习者提高语言各个方面的能力。)指出人工智能帮助学习者提高能力，E选项It can help learners improve reading comprehension and writing skills as well.(它还可以帮助学习者提高阅读理解和写作技能)承上启下，从口语转向阅读和写作技能的提升，与下文描述的人工智能如何全面促进语言能力相吻合。故选E。
3.答案：AFCGE
解析：①根据空前内容"Astronaut Frank Rubialeshas returned to Earth after 371 days in space.It was only supposed to be 180,but a technical fault stopped him from returning as planned.(宇航员Frank Rubiales在太空生活371天后返回地球。原本计划只待180天,但由于技术故障,他未能按计划返回。) "可知,Frank Rubiales在太空的时间比原计划长,这对于Frank Rubiales来说不是好事。选项A"Unlucky for him ,but very lucky for scientists who want to see what effects spending an extended time in space has on the human body.(对他来说是不幸的,但对那些想看到长时间在太空对人体有什么影响的科学家来说是非常幸运的。) "延续上文内容,指出Frank Rubiales在太空的时间比原计划长这件事对他来说很不幸,但是却让科学家可以研究长时间在太空对人体有什么影响,从而引出本文内容。故选A。
②根据空前内容"Being in space can affect both physical and mental health.(在太空生活会对身心健康产生影响。)"可知,太空生活对宇航员的身心都有影响。选项Weightlessness caused by a lack of gravity can lead to a loss of bone and muscle mass.(由于缺乏重力而导致的失重会导致骨骼和肌肉的流失。) "延续上文内容,指出在太空中,由于缺乏重力,宇航员会出现骨骼和肌肉流失的现象。而"a loss of bone and muscle mass"与空后内容"Astronauts are recommended 150 minutes of exercise per day to resist this.(为了抵抗这种影响,建议宇航员每天进行150分钟的运动。)"中的"this"保持一致。故选F。
③根据空后内容"Our mental health can be damaged if we don't get enough sleep(如果我们睡眠不足,我们的心理健康就会受到损害。)"可知,睡眠不足会导致心理问题。选项C. It's not just physical health that is affected by being in space. (在太空中受影响的不仅仅是身体健康。)承上启下,承接上文提到的太空生活会影响身体健康,同时引出下文内容,即太空生活会影响心理健康。故选C。
④根据上文内容"On earth, our bodies respond through circadian rhythms to the Sun rising and setting to help us sleep, but astronauts on board the International Space Station see 16 sunsets and sunrises every day(在地球上,我们的身体通过昼夜节律对太阳的升起和落下做出反应,帮助我们入睡,但国际空间站上的宇航员每天都能看到16次日落和日出。) "可知,地球上太阳的升起和落下会帮助我们入睡,但是国际空间站上的宇航员每天能看到16次日落和日出。选项G."This means that avoiding sleep deprivation is a challenge(这意味着避免睡眠不足是一个挑战。)"是上文内容的延续,指出宇航员在太空每天都能看到多次日落和日出,这会影响他们的睡眠。故选G。
⑤根据空前内容" Developing new techniques and technology to support astronauts 'health will enable more ambitious future missions. (开发支持宇航员健康的新技术将使得未来的任务更加雄心勃勃。)以及空后内容"The Canadian Space Agency is using its expertise to improve health care for people living in remote regions. The technology that supports robots used in space is now being used in surgery in normal hospitals, while pressure suits are being used to treat post-pregnancy complications. (加章大太空总署正在利用其专业知识来改善偏远地区人们的医疗保健。支持太空机器人的技术现在正在普通医院的手术中使用,而压力服则被用于治疗产后并发症。) "可知,开发新技术不仅有助于宇航员,也有助于地球上的普通人。选项E"Itcan also help those of us who arestaying on Earth.(它也可以帮助我们这些留在地球上的人。) "符合语境,承上启下,引出下文对新技术在地球上应用的描述。故选E。
4.答案：BCGAF
解析：①根据上文"It is easy to assume that the inventor of such a popular machine was laughing all the way to the bank.(人们很容易认为，这样一台受欢迎机器的发明者一定赚得盆满钵满)"和下文"Within six months of its operation in New York in 1939, the device was removed due to lack of customer acceptance.(1939年，该设备在纽约运行了六个月后，由于缺乏客户接受，该设备被拆除)"可知，上下文有转折关系，B项"His cash machine, however, didn't prove durable.(然而，他的取款机并没有经受住时间的考验)"承上启下，说明设想和现实有差距，引出下文第一台取款机的真实命运，上下文语意连贯。故选B项。
②下文"The first cash machine relied on customers' use of prepaid tokens (代币) to get envelopes with a fixed amount of cash inside.(第一台自动取款机依靠顾客使用预付代币来获得装有固定数量现金的信封)"介绍了第一台自动取款机的工作原理：用预付代币来换取现金信封，是对C项"The device was relatively primitive, at least by today's standards.(这个装置相对来说比较原始，至少以今天的标准来看是这样)"的说明，说明第一台自动取款机比较原始的工作原理，上下文语意连贯。故选C项。
③下文"The banks' principle was seemingly customer service. But it would be foolish to minimize the many advantages that cash machines provided to the banks themselves. By the late 1970s, the highest fixed cost for the average large bank was its branches. The greatest variable cost and loss to profits were its staff. Bank accounts swiftly recognized that self-service operations could reduce bank branch staff cost by70 percent.(银行的原则似乎是客户服务。但是，低估自动取款机给银行自身带来的诸多好处是愚蠢的。到20世纪70年代末，大型银行的平均固定成本最高的是其分支机构。最大的可变成本和利润损失是它的员工。银行账户很快意识到，自助服务可以将银行分行的员工成本降低70%)"说明了自动取款机给银行带来的诸多好处，解释了G项"Soon afterwards, many other banks became admittedly champions of the cash machine.(不久之后，许多其他银行成为公认的自动提款机的拥护者)"中描述的这一现象，许多银行为了获益开始使用自动提款机，上下文语意连贯。故选G项。
④下文"For maximum efficiency, ATMs had to be located near public transport or in a shopping mall, not at a branch. The busier and more crowded the location, obviously, the better.(为了最大限度地提高效率，自动取款机必须设在公共交通附近或购物中心，而不是在分行。显然，地点越繁忙、越拥挤越好)"指出自动取款机需要设在公共交通附近或购物中心，是对A项"Location, in particular, was a key factor.(尤其是地理位置，是一个关键因素)"的举例说明，说明地理位置的重要作用。故选A项。
⑤上文"Now, roughly 75 percent of all cash provided by banks to their customers comes from cash machines.(现在，银行提供给客户的现金中，大约75%来自自动取款机)"谈及自动取款机的普及和广泛使用，F项"Devices originally dismissed by the public are now recognized as essential institutions.(最初被公众忽视的设备现在被认为是不可或缺的设施)"承接上文，总结自动取款机命运的变化，上下文语意连贯。故选F项。
5.答案：CGFBD
解析：①根据上文"That's why it's more important to understand internet safety rules which protect you and your family from threats that may harm your data and devices. (这就是为什么理解互联网安全规则更重要，以保护你和你的家人免受损害你的数据和设备的威胁)"以及后文主要介绍了在网上保持安全的办法。故C项"继续读去找到如何在网上保持安全的方法"符合语境。故选C。
②根据小标题"Make sure you're using a safe internet connection(确保你使用的是安全的网络连接)"以及上文"Although using public Wi-Fi is not recommended, it's sometimes unavoidable when you are out.(虽然不建议使用公共Wi-Fi，但当你外出时，这有时是不可避免的)"可知，这一段介绍要使用安全的网络连接，尽量避免使用公共Wi-Fi，实在避免不了就避免进行个人业务，对应了G项"避免进行使用私人数据的个人业务"。故选G。
③根据上文"People often choose passwords that are easy to remember.(人们总是选择容易记的密码)"可知，本句主要说明这么做的结果，此处therefore引出下文，根据本段最后一句"If hackers get your identification from one site, they can probably access other websites which use the same login details.(如果黑客从一个网站获得了你的身份，他们可能会访问其他使用相同登录信息的网站)"可知本句内容与黑客有关。F选项"因此，黑客很容易侵入你的系统"符合语境，故选F。
④根据本段内容"Developers are often working to make products safe, monitoring the latest threats and rolling out security patches (安全补丁) in case of weaknesses in their software. By using the updated operating systems and apps, you will benefit from the latest security patches. This is especially important for apps that include payment, health or other personal information about a user.(开发人员经常致力于使产品安全，监控最新的威胁，并在软件存在弱点时推出安全补丁。通过使用更新后的操作系统和应用程序，您将受益于最新的安全补丁。这对于包含用户支付、健康或其他个人信息的应用尤其重要)"可知，本段的建议是，不断更新软件和操作系统。所以，B项"保持软件和操作系统的更新"填入空格处，符合语境。故选B。
⑤根据下文"That's why it's important to browse carefully and avoid certain types of online content—such as links from untrusted sources.(这就是为什么仔细浏览并避免某些类型的在线内容(例如来自不受信任来源的连接)是很重要的)"可知，本句主要说明在网上浏览会暴露个人数据的行为。D项"一个不小心的点击可以在网上显示出你的个人数据"符合语境。故选D。
6.答案：GBCAF
解析：①上文"As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to change our world, it will have good and bad influences on our society. (随着人工智能继续改变我们的世界，它将对我们的社会产生好的和坏的影响)"可知，人工智能有利有弊。G项"Some people believe that the changes that AI brings will mostly be good.(有些人认为，人工智能带来的变化大多是好的)"，顺接上文。下文"But some changes could be challenging. (但有些改变可能具有挑战性)"可知，句首but，表明上下文为转折关系。语意连贯，符合语境。故选G项。
②B项"AI will surely cause our job market to change.(人工智能必将导致我们的就业市场发生变化)"；下文"Some people are concerned about the loss of jobs caused by use of machines. (一些人担心由于使用机器而导致的工作岗位流失)"可知，下文内容解释了B项中提及的"就业市场变化"的具体体现：人工智能导致失业。此处语意连贯，承接B项"人工智能肯定会改变我们的就业市场"。故选B项。
③上文"According to PwC, a global company, millions of present jobs will be replaced by AI in the UK for decades to come.(据全球公司普华永道(PwC)称，未来几十年，英国数以百万计的工作岗位将被人工智能取代)"可知，人工智能导致失业；C项"But more new jobs will be created for humans (但更多的新工作将为人类创造)"，句中but为转折连词，表明上下两句的转折关系。下文"When people face new jobs, making a living can be challenging for some of them.(当人们面临新的工作时，谋生对他们中的一些人来说是具有挑战性的)"可知，此句顺接C项：人工智能也创造了新的就业机会，但需要人们去接受、适应。符合上下文语意连贯。故选C项。
④上文"Another challenge is about the safety of our data, like our age, our address and our interests.(另一个挑战是关于我们数据的安全，比如我们的年龄、地址和利益)"可知，本段话题与data有关，A项"AI is often closely connected to data.(人工智能通常与数据紧密相连)"，与上文话题一致，语意一致。故选A项。
⑤上文"One more challenge is whether machines will become super-intelligent and be out of humans' control at last. If that happens, it may risk our society's safety, instead of doing good to it.(另一个挑战是，机器是否会变得超级智能，最终脱离人类的控制。如果这种情况发生，它可能会危及我们的社会安全，而不是对社会有益)"；F项"This unwanted result of AI's development will likely challenge us all.(人工智能发展的这一不受欢迎的结果可能会挑战我们所有人)"符合语境，句中的"This unwanted result of AI's development"指代上文的"machines will become super-intelligent and be out of humans' control"，语意连贯，符合语境。故选F项。
7.答案：GBADF
解析：①根据前文"Green tech involves combining technology and science to create environmentally friendly products. The idea is by using products and services in the home to reduce energy consumption, waste, or harmful effects on the environment, we can all help the planet.(绿色科技是指将技术和科学相结合，创造出对环境友好的产品。这个想法是通过在家里使用产品和服务来减少能源消耗、浪费或对环境的有害影响，我们都可以帮助地球)"可知，本文的主题是介绍绿色科技，以及在家里使用绿色科技来减少能源消耗、浪费或对环境的有害影响，所以G项"Below are several quick and easy ideas you can start using today.(下面是几个快速简单的方法，你可以从今天开始使用)"承接上文，进一步提出本文主题，引出下文。故选G项。
②根据前文"These bulbs tend to use about 7 to 9.5 watts of power yet provide the same amount of light a 60-watt ordinary bulb offers.(这些灯泡往往使用7到9.5瓦的功率，却能提供与60瓦普通灯泡相同的亮度)"以及后文"Just use your phone to shut them down.(用手机关掉他们就行了)"可知，前文内容和后文无法连接，所以空处应是一个过渡句，引出下文，B项"Forgot to turn off the lights (忘记关灯了 )"可知，下文是对此句的回答，且是介绍智能灯泡的方便，符合本段主题。故选B项。
③分析设空，是本段小标题，应是对本段的高度概括，根据下文"Smart plugs are a great option, too, for controlling devices like televisions, coffee makers, or almost anything that plugs into a wall socket to work. Devices like these use energy just by being plugged in, so using your phone or virtual assistant to turn the plugs on or off as needed helps stop energy drain in its tracks.(智能插头也是一个很好的选择，可以用来控制电视、咖啡机或几乎任何可以插在墙上插座上工作的设备。像这样的设备只要插上电源就会消耗能量，所以使用你的手机或虚拟助手根据需要打开或关闭插头有助于阻止能量的消耗)"可知，本段主要讲述在家里使用智能插头，所以A项"Add smart plugs everywhere(到处添加智能插头)"符合本段主题，为本段小标题。故选A项。
④根据前文"For example, you can upcycle your old computers and laptops by repurposing them into home security monitors. Got an old Android phone (例如，你可以升级你的旧电脑和笔记本电脑，把它们改造成家庭安全监视器。你有一部旧的安卓手机吗？)"可知，此处是针对本段主题在具体举例，所以空处应是说明把旧的安卓手机升级为"什么"，D项"Upcycle it into a remote control for your TV.(将其升级为电视遥控器)"符合实际。故选D项。
⑤根据前文"It's not hard to start adding green tech to your home.(开始在家里添加绿色科技并不难)"以及后文"Once you start, you'll quickly see how convenient green tech can be and how easy it is to start using it.(一旦你开始使用，你很快就会发现绿色科技是多么方便，开始使用它是多么容易)"可知，F项"The real difficulty is in deciding to take that first small step today.(真正的困难在于今天决定迈出第一步)"承接上文，引出下文，符合文意。故选F项。
8.答案：DCEGA
解析：①前文"Collectively known as digital medicine, a large number of apps in use or under development can now detect or monitor mental and physical disorders or directly administer therapies. (现在，大量正在使用或正在开发的应用程序被统称为数字医疗，它们可以检测或监测心理和身体疾病，或直接实施治疗)"介绍数字医疗具备的功能，D项"They can both help diagnose symptoms and enhance traditional medical care. (它们既可以帮助诊断症状，又可以加强传统的医疗保健)"符合语境，继续介绍数字医疗的功能，承接前文，其中的They指代前文的a large number of apps。故选D。
②前文"Some smart watches, for instance, contain a sensor that automatically detects and warns people of a dangerous heart rate. (例如，一些智能手表包含一个传感器，可以自动检测并警告人们危险的心率)"列举智能手表中的检测辅助功能，后文"These wearable detection aids will not replace a doctor any time soon but can be helpful partners in stressing concerns that need follow-up. (这些可穿戴检测辅助设备不会在短期内取代医生，但可以成为强调需要随访的问题的有益伙伴)"对可穿戴检测辅助设备的作用进行评估，C项"Other similar tools can detect breathing disorders, depression and other conditions. (其他类似的工具可以检测呼吸障碍、抑郁症和其他疾病)"符合语境，说明其他的检测辅助功能，承接前文，引出后文的评估，后文的These wearable detection aids涵盖前文的Some smart watches和选项中的Other similar tools。故选C。
③前文"These wearable detection aids will not replace a doctor any time soon but can be helpful partners in stressing concerns that need follow-up. (这些可穿戴检测辅助设备不会在短期内取代医生，但可以成为强调需要随访的问题的有益伙伴)"对可穿戴检测辅助设备的作用进行评估，后文"Some are being developed to detect things such as cancerous DNA, stomach bleeds, body temperature and oxygen levels. The sensors inside your body can then send the data to apps for recording. (其中一些正在被开发用于检测癌症DNA、胃出血、体温和氧气水平等。然后，你体内的传感器可以将数据发送到应用程序进行记录。)"介绍新的介入体内的检测辅助设备，E项"Detection aids can also take the form of eatable and sensor-bearing pills. (检测辅助设备还可以采用可食用和带有传感器的药丸的形式)"符合语境，说明检测辅助设备的新形式，从前文的可穿戴的形式过渡到后文的介入体内的新形式，其中的eatable and sensor-bearing和后文的The sensors inside your body呼应。故选E。
④空处位于段首，需引出段落内容。后文"For the most part, those intended to diagnose or treat disorders must be proved safe and effective in clinical trials and earn regulatory approval; some may need a doctor's permission. (在大多数情况下，那些用于诊断或治疗疾病的药物必须在临床试验中被证明是安全有效的，并获得监管部门的批准；有些可能需要医生的许可)"指出数字医疗发展中的严格限制和流程，G项"Not all healthcare apps can be used as digital medicine. (并非所有的医疗保健应用程序都可以用作数字医疗)"符合语境，说明数字医疗有其限制，可引出后文。故选G。
⑤前文"With such protections in place, healthcare costs could be saved by marking unhealthy behaviours and helping people to make changes before diseases set in. (有了这些保护措施，就可以通过标记不健康行为并帮助人们在疾病发生之前做出改变来节省医疗费用)"说明使用数字医疗对于普通人的好处，后文"For researchers, the patterns that emerge will provide them with novel ideas for how best to build healthier habits and prevent diseases. (对于研究人员来说，出现的模式将为他们提供如何最好地建立更健康的习惯和预防疾病的新想法)"说明使用数字医疗对于研究者的好处，A项"For doctors, applying AI to the data from these apps could help them personalize patient care. (对于医生来说，将人工智能应用于这些应用程序的数据可以帮助他们个性化患者护理)"符合语境，说明使用数字医疗对于医生的好处，和前后文内容呼应。故选A。