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时事热点阅读理解常考考点（选择4题） 冲刺练
2025年高考英语三轮复习备考
The world uses 3 million tonnes of pesticides annually, but much of it is unnecessary. The extra chemicals run off onto land and enter watercourses, harming the environment and health.
Now new AI-based spraying methods are being commercialized, promising to reduce pesticide use by up to 90%. The agricultural industry has made progress in reducing overspray, but precision spraying with AI is the future.
A team from AgZen, set up by Kripa Varanasi and Vishnu Jayaprakash in 2020 to commercialize a new type of spray nozzle (喷嘴), came up with a monitoring system called RealCoverage, which has now been launched as a product in its own right.
Capable of being fitted to existing sprayers, RealCoverage consists of two camera-based sensors on each spray arm, one placed slightly ahead and the other just behind.
The AI model take account of various external factors, such as weather conditions, to compute how effective the spray will be. The results are shown in real-time on a display in the driver’s cab, giving a simple percentage of spray success. In addition, it can suggest how things might be improved, so the driver can adjust the nozzles, raise or lower the boom or drive a bit faster or slower to achieve better coverage.
All this provides a huge increase in the depth of knowledge available to farmers, essentially allowing them to measure spray results in terms of milliliters per leaf, instead of liters per hectare.The firm says trials on farms in America and Europe allowed farmers to save 30-50% of their chemical costs.
For farmers willing to try these new technologies, the possibility of reducing waste is very attractive.
1．What can be learned from the first two paragraphs
A．Pesticides are necessary for farming.
B．The farming industry fully uses AI.
C．AI spraying methods are widely used.
D．Excess pesticides threaten the environment.
2．How does RealCoverage support farmers to achieve better spray coverage
A．By reducing pesticide use. B．By providing real-time feedback.
C．By predicting weather conditions. D．By adjusting the nozzles automatically.
3．What is the author’s attitude toward AI spraying technology
A．Optimistic. B．Critical. C．Neutral. D．Skeptical.
4．What is the best title of the passage
A．AI Spraying: Precision Meets Sustainability B．Smart Sensors: Future of Agriculture
C．Traditional Farming VS Modern Technology D．Global Challenges in Pesticide Management
In a narrow alley near Beijing’s Drum Tower, 72-year-old Wang Shufen touches a tablet screen, her trembling fingers revealing a 3D image of her childhood home——a courtyard house torn down in the 1990s, now revived using artificial intelligence. “The pomegranate (石榴) tree... even the cracks in the bricks are the same,” she whispers. This reunion is part of the “Hutong Memory Project”, a groundbreaking collaboration between Tsinghua University and the Beijing Municipal Archives.
Launched in 2021, the project addresses the loss of Beijing’s traditional alleyway communities. Over 60% of Hutongs have disappeared since 1949, with only 1,010 remaining. Using machine learning, researchers analyzed 50,000 historical photos, 800 Ming-Qing land deeds, and oral histories from elderly residents. The AI cross-references architectural patterns, weather data, and even shadows in old photos to reconstruct vanished neighborhoods with 94% accuracy.
An AR app adds digital reconstructions onto modern sites. Point your phone at a convenience store, and it transforms into a 1930s tea shop, complete with 3D images of actors recreating historical dialogues. “This isn’t nostalgia— it’s active heritage preservation,” says Dr. Li Xiaoyu, the project leader. “Teenagers scanning QR codes on Hutong walls aren't just seeing history; they're stepping into it.”
However, traditionalists argue that “digital Hutongs” lessen the urgency for physical conservation. Heritage architect Zhang Wei notes, “A digital system can’t make the same smell as jasmine tea steaming in winter courtyards.” Yet, supporters highlight benefits: VRtours have reduced tourist overcrowding in delicate areas by 37%, and blockchain-certified digital Hutongs are used to train urban planners in 12 countries.
By 2025, the project aims to create a “Time Capsule Library,” preserving AI models of 100 endangered cultural sites nationwide, from Fujian Tulou to Shanghainese Shikumen. As Wang Shufen's grandson practices Mandarin with a peddler (小贩) in the 1930s, it's clear that in China's race to modernize, technology is becoming memory’ s fiercest guardian.
5．What is the main purpose of the “Hutong Memory Project”
A．To attract more tourists to visit Beijing’s hutongs.
B．To replace physical hutongs with digital replicas.
C．To train urban planners in 12 countries to use blockchain.
D．To preserve disappearing traditional communities through technology.
6．How does the AI reconstruct vanished hutongs
A．By using QR codes scanned on modern buildings.
B．By interviewing elderly residents for oral histories.
C．By analyzing information of traditional alleyway communities.
D．By teaching 3D actors to perform historical dialogues.
7．Why does Zhang Wei criticize the digital project
A．Digital models fail to offer sensory experiences.
B．Historical data turns out to be highly unreliable.
C．VR tours have proved to be extremely expensive.
D．Digital systems are unable to replace architects.
8．What can we learn from the last paragraph
A．The “Time Capsule Library” focuses solely on Beijing’ s Hutongs.
B．Technology is playing a crucial role in preserving cultural heritage.
C．Young people are losing interest in traditional Chinese architecture.
D．AI models are more effective than physical preservation methods.
When the morning sun throws light on the stone bricks of Durbar Square, my fingers gently touch the newly restored wooden doors, their surface warm and vivid — as if they had just awakened from a surgery. The carved patterns tell a story: the meeting of ancient Nepali woodcarving craftsmanship with the new restoration technology from China.
The nine-story Basantapur Tower is not just a building; it’s Nepal’s cultural DNA．This mid-8th-century pagoda-style structure suffered extensive damage in the 2015 earthquake. Today, as I look up at the 30-meter-tall temple supported by several thousand carefully restored wooden components, I am witnessing a miracle crafted together by two civilizations.
In Nepal’s search for funding and technology to repair this ancient structure after the earthquake, the answer came from across the Himalayas. In 2017, China’s National Cultural Heritage Administration sent a team more like a tech startup than traditional restorers. They brought laser scanners, high-tech structural analysis software, and a philosophy: “Don’t just fix the surface,strengthen the bones.” The most revolutionary intervention went unseen: flexible steel cables (绳索) running through hollowed-out (挖空的) wooden posts enabled the structure to swing safely during an earthquake.
Here, in this UNESCO World Heritage Site, I saw a currency of influence. The restoration cost pales compared to the value of knowledge transfer: Nepali restorers were trained in 3D modeling through workshops conducted in both Chinese and Nepali. More Chinese heritage workers are going abroad, bringing China’s advanced techniques to the world, while more international conservationists are coming to China to learn its preservation principles and methods.
This dance between tradition and innovation is a powerful demonstration of the transformative power of cultural exchange. If such exchanges can cross the Himalayas, they can travel greater distances, enlightening us all. As the morning winds of the Himalayas carry the metallic whispers of temple bells, I recall a profound insight: “Civilizations become enriched through exchanges and thrive through mutual learning.”
9．What do we know about the Basantapur Tower
A．It is a palace of modern crafts.
B．It is a symbol of Nepal’s culture.
C．It provided shelter for local people.
D．It stayed complete in the earthquake.
10．What is innovative about the restoration work
A．The reduction in the use of wooden posts.
B．The worldwide support for cultural preservation.
C．The training of Nepali restorers in 3D modeling.
D．The internal strengthening with flexible steel cables.
11．What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A．Digitalization of heritage sites.
B．China’s sharing of restoration knowledge.
C．UNESCO guidelines of cultural relics.
D．China’s techniques of heritage restoration.
12．What is a suitable title for the text
A．Cross-Border Cooperation Revives Heritage
B．Nepal’s Struggle to Preserve Its Past
C．Approaching Nepal Through Ancient Temples
D．Looking Into Traditional Craftsmanship
As a result of decades of man-made climate change, an increasing number of trees are suffering. So far, the European beech (山毛榉), the most important native forest tree species in Europe, has experienced a decline in growth, primarily in southern Europe. A research team from the University of Gottingen has now demonstrated in a study that the European beech is also suffering from increased drought stress in northern Germany during the summer. This climate stress is more palpable in warmer locations, where these trees are more densely planted, and on very sandy soils.
Climate change is affecting forests worldwide, including those in northern Germany. Rising temperatures can lead to drought, stressing and killing trees. Changes in precipitation (降水) patterns, such as drought and extreme weather events like heavy rainfall or flooding, also impact forest health. Warmer temperatures increase the risk of pests and diseases that can damage or kill trees. Additionally, drought, extreme weather, and higher temperatures elevate the risk of forest fires.
The researchers chose a wide range of sites in their study, from wet to very dry, because there are very dry beech forests even in northern Germany. The scientists collected numerous wood samples at each of these locations in order to measure the tree rings in the tree trunks.
“We can look back over many decades and reconstruct tree growth in the past,” says Dr. Robert Weigel, a researcher in Plant Ecology and Ecosystem Research. These data were combined with those from climate stations in order to determine the relationship between climate and tree growth.
Research has found that the drought and high temperatures in June are key climatic factors affecting the growth of beech trees in all study areas. The drier the region, the slower the growth of trees. “These results are a warning that the European beech will also be increasingly affected by drought, not just in southern Europe, but also in many regions here in Germany,” says Weigel.
13．Why did the author mention the significance of the European beech
A．To estimate its status.
B．To investigate its variety.
C．To show the basis of the research.
D．To prove the necessity of the research.
14．What does the underlined word “palpable” in paragraph 1 mean
A．Mysterious. B．Distinct.
C．Authentic. D．Smooth.
15．What is the function of the second paragraph
A．To provide background for the European beech trees study.
B．To raise a reasonable doubt about the research process.
C．To present a further explanation of the research methods.
D．To speculate potential application of the research findings.
16．What is the main idea of the text
A．Global warming’s impact on forest ecosystem.
B．The beech’s tree ring analysis in climate research.
C．Climate change’s effect on European beech trees.
D．Measures to handle pests and diseases in European beech forests.
Inside a recording room at Queen Mary University of London, a group of researchers work with novel artificial intelligence (AI) tools to develop what they call the “new virtual worlds” of music. Andrea Martonelli and Max Graf are among more than 30 doctoral students working with Dr. Mathieu Barthet, a senior lecturer in Digital Media, to explore computational creativity and generative AI. Together, they have set up a futuristic studio where music meets cutting-edge tech. “It’s like extended reality, XR, a way of extending the physical reality that we live in,” Graf said while showcasing “Netz”, his virtual instrument.
Andrea plays the “HITar”, an advanced guitar with AI sensors, which reads his movements to make drum and combined sounds. While the presence of AI in music-making can be traced back to the 1950s, recent groundbreaking advances in generative AI, with robots now making music as digital pop stars, have divided opinions in the industry.
Made popular by the ChatGPT language system, generative AI is able to create content including original sounds, lyrics or entire songs on its own. UK alternative rock singer-songwriter Yungblud believes AI could help his music go “to another direction”. Other musicians worry that the technology could go too far. “I feel if you need AI to help write a song, especially when it’s for a likeness, that’s not cool,” Amy Love from the band Nova Twins said, adding that using dead artists’ voices is “not on”.
“Unlawful development is what would put the sort of the opportunities of generative AI at risk,” said Abbas Lightwalla, director of global legal policy at an organization. But regulation of generative AI is only in its early stages. “I think AI can have its place in the music production chain, again if it’s guided in the right way and if we ensure that the musicians keep a certain amount of control, and performers as well,” said Dr. Barthet, “and there might be situations where AI-generated music works for new things that have not even emerged yet in new virtual worlds.”
17．What do Andrea and Max try to achieve
A．To improve AI’s creativity. B．To run a studio aided by AI.
C．To employ AI to make music. D．To develop XR with the aid of AI.
18．What is Yungblud’s attitude to AI’s role in music
A．Critical. B．Tolerant. C．Uncertain. D．Supportive.
19．What can be inferred about AI according to Dr. Barthet
A．AI is likely to be out of control. B．AI can have a very bright future.
C．AI can build an ideal virtual world. D．AI is in great danger of disappearance.
20．Which can best serve as the title for the text
A．AI Comes: Legal or Illegal for Music B．AI Comes: Blow or New Era for Music
C．AI Comes: Success or Failure of Technology D．AI Comes: Chance or Challenge of Business
Will machines turn on humanity Will we become slaves for a superior artificial intelligence While such questions may seem to belong to the field of science fiction, the world-ending potential of AI is becoming an increasingly urgent topic — mostly due to the rapid ongoing development of popular technologies like ChatGPT.
The more extreme concerns around AI involve what’s known as the singularity. In his 2010 paper The Singularity: A Philosophical Analysis, the philosopher David Chalmers describes the singularity as follows: “What happens when machines become more intelligent than humans One view is that this event will be followed by an explosion to ever-greater levels of intelligence, as each generation of machines creates more intelligent machines in turn. This intelligence explosion is now known as the ‘singularity’.” The main worry is that, if such a singularity event were to occur, we’d no longer have authority over what happens in society.
While influential figures across AI research express real concern about the singularity, however, American philosopher Daniel Dennett doesn’t buy it. As-he puts it, “I am not worried about humanity creating a race of super-intelligent agents, but that does not mean I am not worried. I see other, less dramatic, but much more likely, scenarios in the immediate future that are cause for concern.” He argues that smart technology presents us with more practical threats that have a far higher likelihood of occurring. As Dennett clarifies: “The real danger is not that machines more intelligent than we are will usurp (篡夺) our role as captains of our destinies, but that we will overestimate the comprehension of our latest thinking tools, easily ceding (让渡) authority to them far beyond their competence.”
Take transport. It’s not just aviation and shipping industries that depend on GPS for safe and efficient navigation: how many individuals now turn to their smartphones instead of using a road map As Dennett summarizes: “Use it or lose it is the rule of thumb cited at this point... how concerned should we be that we are dumbing ourselves down by our growing reliance on intelligent machines ”
21．What makes the future of AI become a hot topic
A．Advancement of technologies. B．Popularity of science fiction.
C．Humanity of machines. D．Rise of unemployment.
22．Which of the following can best describe “singularity”
A．It is a fictional design that populates science novels.
B．It is a hypothetical point where machines beat human intelligence.
C．It is a mathematical model that predicts the development of AI.
D．It is a possible situation where intelligence explosion is under control.
23．According to Daniel Dennett, what should we really worry about
A．The probable occurrence of singularity. B．Human’s creation of super thinking tools.
C．Machine’s dominance over human beings. D．Human’s misjudgment of AI’s capabilities.
24．What would be the best title for the text
A．Super-intelligence: the future trend of AI. B．Overreliance: the real danger of AI.
C．Singularity: the uncontrollable nature of AI. D．Reliability: the wide application of AI.
In the fast-developing landscape of education, technology has been a game-changer, and DeepSeek, an advanced artificial intelligence, is making waves. DeepSeek’s applications in education are diverse and impactful, bringing about a new era of learning experiences.
One of the primary ways DeepSeek benefits education is in personalized learning. Every student has a unique learning pace and style. DeepSeek can analyze a student’s performance data, including test scores, assignment completion times, and areas of difficulty. By processing this vast amount of information, it creates customized study plans. For example, if a student struggles with algebra in math, DeepSeek can generate additional practice problems, provide step-by-step video instructions, and even suggest alternative teaching methods that best suit the student's learning style.
DeepSeek also serves as an intelligent coaching system. It is available around the clock, ready to answer students’ questions instantly. Whether it’s a complex physics concept or a grammar issue in language learning, DeepSeek can break down the problem, offer detailed explanations, and guide students through the solution process. This immediate feedback not only helps students solve their current problems but also encourages them to take initiative in learning.
Moreover, in the field of curriculum (课程) design, DeepSeek provides valuable assistance to educators. It can analyze educational trends, emerging topics, and best practices from around the world. Based on this analysis, it can offer suggestions for updating curricula, ensuring that students are learning relevant and up-to-date content. For instance, in a rapidly changing subject like computer science, DeepSeek can help educators incorporate the latest programming languages and technological advancements into the curriculum.
In addition, DeepSeek can enhance language learning. It can simulate real-life conversations, helping students practice speaking and improve their pronunciation. Through voice recognition technology, it corrects students’ pronunciation errors and provides instant feedback, much like having a personal language coach.
However, like any technology, DeepSeek also has its limitations. It lacks true human empathy (共情) and emotional connection, which are important in the learning process. But overall, its potential to transform education is undeniable.
25．How does DeepSeek help in personalized learning
A．By offering one-on-one physical instructions.
B．By creating and providing tailored study plans.
C．By randomly assigning study materials to students.
D．By asking students to follow a fixed learning pattern.
26．How does DeepSeek assist in curriculum design
A．It replaces educators in designing curricula.
B．It concentrates on traditional educational content.
C．It creates all the teaching materials for educators.
D．It gives suggestions based on its relevant analysis.
27．What does the underlined word “incorporate” in paragraph 4 mean
A．Change. B．Translate. C．Develop. D．Integrate.
28．What is the main idea of the passage
A．The transformation of education by DeepSeek.
B．The application of DeepSeek in various fields.
C．DeepSeek’s limitations in improving education.
D．The development process of DeepSeek in education.
Google used its artificial intelligence-powered weather forecasting tools to precisely predict floods up to a week in advance of them happening. In a new paper published in the scientific journal Nature, Google’s researchers describe this as an early warning system that could be used throughout the world, not only to predict or recognize natural disasters but also to buffer the worst effects of what is one of the most common types of natural disasters.
Flooding can be difficult to accurately predict, particularly riverine floods, due to a lack of resources and data related to flood history, water levels, and terrain (地形). AI use in weather forecasting is nothing new. Still, the rise of more powerful processors and larger data sets is allowing for new scales of prediction, including a new Nvidia digital Earth.
A small percentage of global rivers have streamflow gauges (测量仪) which can be used to warn people if the volume of water flowing through the river changes. When combined with other points such as the local terrain, settlements near the river, weather forecasting, and historical events on the same river, data can be used to predict flooding. Google researchers gathered as much global data as they could access and trained new AI models to analyze them. Afterwards, those models could then make predictions for those regions where data might be considerably limited or even nonexistent.
The team launched a Flood Hub platform, which provided access to forecasts in 20countries where flood forecasting had been difficult in the past. The platform collected seemingly unrelated information which was available locally, fed it into the AI system as a reminder, and ordered the AI to fill in the gaps and then classify data. So far Flood Hub has been expanded to 80 countries in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europea, and the Americas, covering over 460 million people globally, particularly those in communities suffering from flooding. “Where possible, we also provide forecasts in Google Search and Google Maps and via Android warnings.” the Google team declared.
29．What does the underlined word mean in Paragraph 1
A．Dismiss. B．Relieve. C．Perceive. D．Track.
30．Why is it hard to predict flooding
A．Relevant records are absent. B．Gauges are far from precise.
C．AI is new to weather forecasting. D．Former studies are of little worth.
31．What can we know about flooding-forecasting AI models
A．They are accessible to global data. B．They are very quick in data analysis.
C．They can ensure the reliability of data. D．They can break geographical limitations.
32．What does Paragraph 4 focus on about Flood Hub platform
A．Its designing principles. B．Its operating difficulties.
C．Its dilemma and application. D．Its mechanism and popularity.
参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 D B A A D C A B B D
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 B A D B A C C D B B
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 A B D B B D D A B A
题号 31 32
答案 D D
1．D 2．B 3．A 4．A
本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了基于人工智能的新型喷洒技术可减少农药使用。
1．细节理解题。根据第一段中 “The extra chemicals run off onto land and enter watercourses, harming the environment and health. (多余的化学物质流到土地上并进入水道，危害环境和健康)”可知，过量的农药会威胁环境。故选D。
2．细节理解题。根据第五段“The AI model take account of various external factors, such as weather conditions, to compute how effective the spray will be. The results are shown in real-time on a display in the driver’s cab, giving a simple percentage of spray success. In addition, it can suggest how things might be improved, so the driver can adjust the nozzles, raise or lower the boom or drive a bit faster or slower to achieve better coverage. (人工智能模型考虑各种外部因素，如天气条件，来计算喷洒的效果。结果会实时显示在驾驶室的显示屏上，给出一个简单的喷洒成功率百分比。此外，它可以建议如何改进，这样驾驶员就可以调整喷嘴，升高或降低喷杆，或者开得快一点或慢一点，以实现更好的喷洒覆盖)”可知，RealCoverage通过提供实时反馈帮助农民实现更好的喷洒覆盖。故选B。
3．推理判断题。根据第二段“Now new AI-based spraying methods are being commercialized, promising to reduce pesticide use by up to 90%. The agricultural industry has made progress in reducing overspray, but precision spraying with AI is the future. (现在，新的基于人工智能的喷洒方法正在商业化，有望将农药使用量减少高达 90%。农业在减少过度喷洒方面已经取得了进展，但人工智能精准喷洒是未来的趋势)”可推知，作者对该技术持乐观态度。故选A。
4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第二段“Now new AI-based spraying methods are being commercialized, promising to reduce pesticide use by up to 90%. The agricultural industry has made progress in reducing overspray, but precision spraying with AI is the future. (现在，新的基于人工智能的喷洒方法正在商业化，有望将农药使用量减少高达 90%。农业在减少过度喷洒方面已经取得了进展，但人工智能精准喷洒是未来的趋势)”可知，文章主要介绍了基于人工智能的新型喷洒技术，这种技术能够精准喷洒农药，减少农药使用量，实现可持续发展。由此可知，A选项“AI Spraying: Precision Meets Sustainability (人工智能喷洒：精准与可持续性相结合)”适合作本文最佳标题。故选A。
5．D 6．C 7．A 8．B
本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了“胡同记忆项目”，该项目是清华大学与北京市档案馆之间的一项开创性合作，旨在通过人工智能技术重建已经消失的北京胡同社区。
5．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Launched in 2021, the project addresses the loss of Beijing’s traditional alleyway communities. Over 60% of Hutongs have disappeared since 1949, with only 1,010 remaining. Using machine learning, researchers analyzed 50,000 historical photos, 800 Ming-Qing land deeds, and oral histories from elderly residents. The AI cross-references architectural patterns, weather data, and even shadows in old photos to reconstruct vanished neighborhoods with 94% accuracy.(这个项目于2021年启动，旨在解决北京传统胡同社区消失的问题。自1949年以来，超过60%的胡同已经消失，如今仅剩下1010条。研究人员利用机器学习技术，分析了5万张历史照片、800份明清时期的地契，以及老年居民的口述历史。人工智能会交叉参考建筑风格、气象数据，甚至是老照片中的阴影，以94%的准确率重建那些已消失的街区。)”可知，“胡同记忆项目”于2021年启动，旨在解决北京传统胡同社区消失的问题，利用机器学习、人工智能等技术来重建消失的街区，也就是通过技术来保护正在消失的传统社区。故选D。
6．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Using machine learning, researchers analyzed 50,000 historical photos, 800 Ming-Qing land deeds, and oral histories from elderly residents. The AI cross-references architectural patterns, weather data, and even shadows in old photos to reconstruct vanished neighborhoods with 94% accuracy.(研究人员利用机器学习技术，分析了5万张历史照片、800份明清时期的地契，以及老年居民的口述历史。人工智能会交叉参考建筑风格、气象数据，甚至是老照片中的阴影，以94%的准确率重建那些已消失的街区。)”可知，AI 通过分析传统胡同社区的相关信息，包括历史照片、地契、口述历史、建筑风格、气象数据等，来重建消失的胡同。故选C。
7．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Heritage architect Zhang Wei notes, “A digital system can’t make the same smell as jasmine tea steaming in winter courtyards.”(遗产建筑师张伟指出：“数字系统无法营造出冬日庭院里热气腾腾的茉莉花茶所散发的那种香气。”)”可知，遗产建筑师张伟指出数字系统无法营造出冬日庭院里热气腾腾的茉莉花茶所散发的那种香气。这表明数字系统不能提供像真实场景那样的感官体验。故选A。
8．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“By 2025, the project aims to create a “Time Capsule Library,” preserving AI models of 100 endangered cultural sites nationwide, from Fujian Tulou to Shanghainese Shikumen. As Wang Shufen's grandson practices Mandarin with a peddler(小贩) in the 1930s, it's clear that in China's race to modernize, technology is becoming memory’ s fiercest guardian.(到2025年，该项目的目标是创建一个“时间胶囊图书馆”，保存全国100个濒危文化遗址的人工智能模型，从福建土楼到上海石库门。当王淑芬的孙子与一个来自20世纪30年代的小贩练习普通话时，很明显，在中国的现代化进程中，科技正成为记忆最坚定的守护者。)”可知，该项目利用技术创建“时间胶囊图书馆”来保存文化遗址，并且强调了在中国现代化进程中，技术正成为记忆最坚定的守护者，说明技术在保护文化遗产方面起着关键作用。故选B。
9．B 10．D 11．B 12．A
本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了中国与尼泊尔合作修复九层巴桑塔普尔塔，展现文化保护中的传统与科技融合，以及文明交流互鉴的力量。
9．细节理解题。根据第二段中“The nine-story Basantapur Tower is not just a building; it’s Nepal’s cultural DNA. (九层的巴桑塔普尔塔不仅仅是一座建筑；它是尼泊尔的文化基因)”可知，巴桑塔普尔塔是尼泊尔文化的象征。故选B。
10．细节理解题。根据第三段中“The most revolutionary intervention went unseen: flexible steel cables (绳索) running through hollowed-out (挖空的) wooden posts enabled the structure to swing safely during an earthquake. (最革命性的干预是看不见的：穿过空心木柱的柔性钢缆使结构在地震中能够安全摆动)”可知，修复工作中最具创新性的地方是使用柔性钢缆进行内部加固，使结构在地震中能够安全摆动。故选D。
11．主旨大意题。根据第四段中“The restoration cost pales compared to the value of knowledge transfer: Nepali restorers were trained in 3D modeling through workshops conducted in both Chinese and Nepali. More Chinese heritage workers are going abroad, bringing China’s advanced techniques to the world, while more international conservationists are coming to China to learn its preservation principles and methods. (修复成本与知识转移的价值相比就相形见绌了：尼泊尔的修复人员通过用中文和尼泊尔语开展的研讨会接受了3D建模方面的培训。更多的中国文物保护工作者走出国门，将中国先进的技术带到世界各地，与此同时，更多的国际文物保护主义者来到中国，学习中国的文物保护原则和方法)”可知，第四段主要讲述了中国在修复知识方面的分享，包括对尼泊尔修复人员的培训以及中国文物工作者走向世界和国际文物保护工作者来中国学习的情况。故选B。
12．主旨大意题。根据全文内容，特别是最后一段中“This dance between tradition and innovation is a powerful demonstration of the transformative power of cultural exchange. If such exchanges can cross the Himalayas, they can travel greater distances, enlightening us all. (传统与创新之间的这种互动有力地展示了文化交流的变革力量。如果这样的交流能够跨越喜马拉雅山脉，那么它们就能传播得更远，照亮我们所有人)”可知，文章主要讲述了中国和尼泊尔在文化遗产修复方面的跨境合作，以及这种合作如何使文化遗产焕发新生。因此，A选项“跨境合作使遗产重焕生机”最符合文章主旨，是合适的标题。故选A。
13．D 14．B 15．A 16．C
本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了气候变化对欧洲山毛榉树的影响，尤其是在德国北部地区的研究结果。
13．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“So far, the European beech, the most important native forest tree species in Europe, has experienced a decline in growth, primarily in southern Europe. A research team from the University of Gottingen has now demonstrated in a study that the European beech is also suffering from increased drought stress in northern Germany during the summer.(到目前为止，欧洲山毛榉是欧洲最重要的原生森林树种，其生长速度有所下降，主要集中在南欧。哥廷根大学的一个研究团队在一项研究中证实，欧洲山毛榉在夏季也正遭受着德国北部日益加剧的干旱胁迫)”可推知，作者提到欧洲山毛榉是欧洲最重要的本土森林树种是为了证明研究的必要性。故选D。
14．词句猜测题。根据第一段的“A research team from the University of Gottingen has now demonstrated in a study that the European beech is also suffering from increased drought stress in northern Germany during the summer.(哥廷根大学的一个研究团队在一项研究中证实，欧洲山毛榉在夏季也正遭受着德国北部日益加剧的干旱胁迫)”以及划线单词后半句话“where these trees are more densely planted, and on very sandy soils(这些树木种植更密集的地方，并且位于非常沙质的土壤上)”可知，这种气候压力在更温暖的地方以及沙质土壤上更为明显，由此可推断出划线词的意思为“明显的”。故选B。
15．推理判断题。根据第二段“Climate change is affecting forests worldwide, including those in northern Germany. Rising temperatures can lead to drought, stressing and killing trees. Changes in precipitation (降水) patterns, such as drought and extreme weather events like heavy rainfall or flooding, also impact forest health. Warmer temperatures increase the risk of pests and diseases that can damage or kill trees. Additionally, drought, extreme weather, and higher temperatures elevate the risk of forest fires.(气候变化正在影响着全世界的森林，包括德国北部的森林。气温上升会导致干旱、压力和杀死树木。降水模式的变化，如干旱和极端天气事件，如强降雨或洪水，也会影响森林健康。温暖的气温会增加病虫害的风险，这些病虫害可能会损坏或杀死树木。此外，干旱、极端天气和高温会增加森林火灾的风险)”第二段主要讲述了气候变化对全球森林的影响，包括气温上升导致的干旱、降水模式的变化、病虫害的增加以及森林火灾风险的提高。由此可推知，这些信息为后文关于欧洲山毛榉树的研究提供了背景。故选A。
16．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段的“A research team from the University of Gottingen has now demonstrated in a study that the European beech is also suffering from increased drought stress in northern Germany during the summer.(哥廷根大学的一个研究团队在一项研究中证实，欧洲山毛榉在夏季也正遭受着德国北部日益加剧的干旱胁迫)”可知，本文主要介绍了由于气候变化的影响，越来越多的树木受到影响。特别是欧洲山毛榉，作为欧洲最重要的本土森林树种，在欧洲南部已经出现了生长衰退的现象。由此可知，本文主要谈论的是“气候变化对欧洲山毛榉树的影响”。故选C。
17．C 18．D 19．B 20．B
本文是新闻报道。报道了伦敦玛丽女王大学（Queen Mary University of London）的研究活动，研究团队和多名博士生正利用人工智能（AI）工具开发音乐的“全新虚拟世界”。
17．推理判断题。根据第一段“Inside a recording room at Queen Mary University of London, a group of researchers work with novel artificial intelligence (AI) tools to develop what they call the “new virtual worlds” of music. Andrea Martonelli and Max Graf are among more than 30 doctoral students working with Dr. Mathieu Barthet, a senior lecturer in Digital Media, to explore computational creativity and generative AI.(在伦敦玛丽女王大学的一间录音室里，一组研究人员正在使用新型人工智能（AI）工具开发他们所谓的音乐“新虚拟世界”。Andrea Martonelli和Max Graf等30多名博士生与数字媒体高级讲师Mathieu Barthet博士合作，探索计算创造力和生成式人工智能)”可知，Andrea和Max想要利用人工智能制作音乐。故选C项。
18．推理判断题。根据第三段“UK alternative rock singer-songwriter Yungblud believes AI could help his music go “to another direction”. Other musicians worry that the technology could go too far. (英国另类摇滚歌手兼词曲作者Yungblud认为，人工智能可以帮助他的音乐走向“另一个方向”。其他音乐家担心这项技术可能会走得太远。)”可知，Yungblud认为，人工智能可以帮助他的音乐走向“另一个方向”，所以是支持的态度。故选D项。
19．推理判断题。根据最后一段““I think AI can have its place in the music production chain, again if it’s guided in the right way and if we ensure that the musicians keep a certain amount of control, and performers as well,” said Dr. Barthet, “and there might be situations where AI-generated music works for new things that have not even emerged yet in new virtual worlds.”(Barthet博士说：“我认为人工智能可以在音乐制作链中占有一席之地，如果它以正确的方式引导，如果我们确保音乐家和表演者保持一定的控制权，那么人工智能生成的音乐可能会适用于新的虚拟世界中尚未出现的新事物。”)”可知，根据Barthet博士的话，可推知人工智能可以有一个非常光明的未来。故选B项。
20．主旨大意题。根据倒数第二段“Made popular by the ChatGPT language system, generative AI is able to create content including original sounds, lyrics or entire songs on its own. UK alternative rock singer-songwriter Yungblud believes AI could help his music go “to another direction”. Other musicians worry that the technology could go too far. “I feel if you need AI to help write a song, especially when it’s for a likeness, that’s not cool,” Amy Love from the band Nova Twins said, adding that using dead artists’ voices is “not on”.(由于ChatGPT语言系统的普及，生成式人工智能能够自己创作包括原创声音、歌词或整首歌曲在内的内容。英国另类摇滚歌手兼词曲作者Yungblud认为，人工智能可以帮助他的音乐走向“另一个方向”。其他音乐家担心这项技术可能会走得太远。Nova Twins乐队的Amy Love说：“我觉得如果你需要人工智能来帮你写歌，尤其是为了模仿别人，那就太不酷了。”她还补充说，使用已故艺术家的声音是“不合适的”)”以及纵观全文可知，全文围绕AI对音乐的双重影响展开，既有支持（如Yungblud）也有担忧（如法律问题），所以B项“人工智能的到来：打击还是音乐的新时代？”是本文最好的标题。故选B项。
21．A 22．B 23．D 24．B
这是一篇议论文。本文探讨了人工智能的“奇点”概念及其对人类社会的潜在影响，哲学家Daniel Dennett认为人工智能的潜在威胁在于人类高估AI的能力并对其过度依赖。
21．细节理解题。根据第一段“While such questions may seem to belong to the field of science fiction, the world-ending potential of AI is becoming an increasingly urgent topic — mostly due to the rapid ongoing development of popular technologies like ChatGPT.(虽然这些问题似乎属于科幻小说的范畴，但人工智能终结世界的潜力正成为一个越来越紧迫的话题——这主要是由于ChatGPT等流行技术的快速发展)”可知，AI成为热点是因为技术进步。故选A。
22．细节理解题。根据第二段“One view is that this event will be followed by an explosion to ever-greater levels of intelligence, as each generation of machines creates more intelligent machines in turn. This intelligence explosion is now known as the ‘singularity’.(一种观点认为，随着每一代机器反过来创造出更智能的机器，这一事件将带来智能水平更高的爆炸式增长。这种智能爆炸现在被称为‘奇点’)”可知，奇点是“机器智能超越人类的假设点”。故选B。
23．细节理解题。根据第三段“The real danger is not that machines more intelligent than we are will usurp (篡夺) our role as captains of our destinies, but that we will overestimate the comprehension of our latest thinking tools, easily ceding (让渡) authority to them far beyond their competence.(真正的危险不是比我们更聪明的机器会取代我们主宰自己命运的角色，而是我们会高估自己对最新思维工具的理解能力，轻易地把权力拱手让给它们，远远超出它们的能力)”可知，Dennett认为真正的危险是人类对AI 能力的误判。故选D。
24．主旨大意题。根据第三段“The real danger is not that machines more intelligent than we are will usurp (篡夺) our role as captains of our destinies, but that we will overestimate the comprehension of our latest thinking tools, easily ceding (让渡) authority to them far beyond their competence.(真正的危险不是比我们更聪明的机器会取代我们主宰自己命运的角色，而是我们会高估自己对最新思维工具的理解能力，轻易地把权力拱手让给它们，远远超出它们的能力)”和第四段“Use it or lose it is the rule of thumb cited at this point... how concerned should we be that we are dumbing ourselves down by our growing reliance on intelligent machines (使用它或失去它是在这一点上引用的经验法则……我们应该多担心由于对智能机器的依赖而使自己变得愚笨呢？)”可知，全文围绕人类对AI的过度依赖及其潜在危险展开，B选项“过度依赖：人工智能的真正危险”最符合文章标题。故选B。
25．B 26．D 27．D 28．A
这是一篇说明文。在教育领域，DeepSeek应用广泛且具影响力，涵盖个性化学习等多方面，虽有局限但变革教育的潜力巨大。
25．细节理解题。根据第二段“DeepSeek can analyze a student’s performance data, including test scores, assignment completion times, and areas of difficulty. By processing this vast amount of information, it creates customized study plans. (DeepSeek 可以分析学生的成绩数据，包括考试成绩、作业完成时间和困难领域。通过处理这些大量的信息，它创建了定制的学习计划)”可知，DeepSeek通过创建和提供定制的学习计划来帮助个性化学习。故选B项。
26．细节理解题。根据第四段“Moreover, in the field of curriculum (课程) design, DeepSeek provides valuable assistance to educators. It can analyze educational trends, emerging topics, and best practices from around the world. Based on this analysis, it can offer suggestions for updating curricula, ensuring that students are learning relevant and up-to-date content. (此外，在课程设计领域，DeepSeek为教育工作者提供了有价值的帮助。它可以分析来自世界各地的教育趋势、新兴话题和最佳实践。基于这一分析，它可以为更新课程提供建议，确保学生学习到相关且最新的内容)”可知，DeepSeek通过根据其相关分析给出建议来辅助课程设计。故选D项。
27．词句猜测题。根据第四段“For instance, in a rapidly changing subject like computer science, DeepSeek can help educators incorporate the latest programming languages and technological advancements into the curriculum. (例如，在像计算机科学这样快速变化的学科中，DeepSeek可以帮助教育工作者将最新的编程语言和技术进步corporate到课程中)”可知，DeepSeek能帮助教育工作者把最新的内容融入到课程里，所以incorporate意思是“整合，融入”，与D选项Integrate(整合)意思相近。故选D项。
28．主旨大意题。根据第一段“DeepSeek’s applications in education are diverse and impactful, bringing about a new era of learning experiences. (DeepSeek在教育领域的应用是多样且具有影响力的，带来了学习体验的新时代)”以及下文对DeepSeek在个性化学习、智能辅导、课程设计和语言学习等方面的应用描述可知，文章主要讲述了DeepSeek对教育的变革。故选A项。
29．B 30．A 31．D 32．D
本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了谷歌使用人工智能预测洪水。
29．词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“In a new paper published in the scientific journal Nature, Google’s researchers describe this as an early warning system that could be used throughout the world, not only to predict or recognize natural disasters but also to (在科学杂志《自然》上发表的一篇新论文中，谷歌的研究人员将其描述为一种可以在全世界范围内使用的早期预警系统，不仅可以预测或识别自然灾害，还可以)”以及后文“the worst effects of what is one of the most common types of natural disasters. (最常见的自然灾害之一的最严重影响。)”可知，谷歌的这个人工智能天气预报工具是一个早期预警系统，这个可以用于世界各地，不仅能预测或识别自然灾害，也缓解自然灾害中最常见类型之一的最严重后果。“relieve”与“buffer”意思相近，即译为“缓解”。故选B。
30．细节理解题。根据第二段“Flooding can be difficult to accurately predict, particularly riverine floods, due to a lack of resources and data related to flood history, water levels, and terrain. (由于缺乏与洪水历史、水位和地形相关的资源和数据，洪水可能难以准确预测，尤其是河流洪水。)”可知，洪水难以预测，特别是河流洪水，是因为缺乏与洪水历史、水位和地形相关的资源和数据，所以相关记录是不足的。故选A。
31．推理判断题。根据第三段“Google researchers gathered as much global data as they could access and trained new AI models to analyze them. Afterwards, those models could then make predictions for those regions where data might be considerably limited or even nonexistent. (谷歌的研究人员收集了尽可能多的全球数据，并训练了新的人工智能模型来分析这些数据。然后，这些模型可以对那些数据可能相当有限甚至不存在的地区进行预测。)”可知，AI模型可以打破地理的界限。故选D。
32．主旨大意题。根据第四段“The team launched a Flood Hub platform, which provided access to forecasts in 20countries where flood forecasting had been difficult in the past. The platform collected seemingly unrelated information which was available locally, fed it into the AI system as a reminder, and ordered the AI to fill in the gaps and then classify data. So far Flood Hub has been expanded to 80 countries in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europea, and the Americas, covering over 460 million people globally, particularly those in communities suffering from flooding. “Where possible, we also provide forecasts in Google Search and Google Maps and via Android warnings.” the Google team declared. (该团队启动了一个洪水中心平台，该平台提供了过去难以预测洪水的20个国家的预报。该平台收集本地可用的看似不相关的信息，将其作为提醒输入人工智能系统，并命令人工智能填补空白，然后对数据进行分类。到目前为止，洪水中心已经扩展到非洲、亚太、欧洲和美洲的80个国家，覆盖了全球4.6亿多人，特别是那些遭受洪水袭击的社区。“在可能的情况下，我们还通过谷歌搜索和谷歌地图以及Android警告提供天气预报。”谷歌团队宣布。)”可知，该段关于Flood Hub platform的关注点在于它的机制原理和受欢迎程度。故选D。
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The world uses 3 million tonnes of pesticides annually, but much of it is unnecessary. The extra chemicals run off onto land and enter watercourses, harming the environment and health.
Now new AI-based spraying methods are being commercialized, promising to reduce pesticide use by up to 90%. The agricultural industry has made progress in reducing overspray, but precision spraying with AI is the future.
A team from AgZen, set up by Kripa Varanasi and Vishnu Jayaprakash in 2020 to commercialize a new type of spray nozzle (喷嘴), came up with a monitoring system called RealCoverage, which has now been launched as a product in its own right.
Capable of being fitted to existing sprayers, RealCoverage consists of two camera-based sensors on each spray arm, one placed slightly ahead and the other just behind.
The AI model take account of various external factors, such as weather conditions, to compute how effective the spray will be. The results are shown in real-time on a display in the driver’s cab, giving a simple percentage of spray success. In addition, it can suggest how things might be improved, so the driver can adjust the nozzles, raise or lower the boom or drive a bit faster or slower to achieve better coverage.
All this provides a huge increase in the depth of knowledge available to farmers, essentially allowing them to measure spray results in terms of milliliters per leaf, instead of liters per hectare.The firm says trials on farms in America and Europe allowed farmers to save 30-50% of their chemical costs.
For farmers willing to try these new technologies, the possibility of reducing waste is very attractive.
1．What can be learned from the first two paragraphs
A．Pesticides are necessary for farming.
B．The farming industry fully uses AI.
C．AI spraying methods are widely used.
D．Excess pesticides threaten the environment.
2．How does RealCoverage support farmers to achieve better spray coverage
A．By reducing pesticide use. B．By providing real-time feedback.
C．By predicting weather conditions. D．By adjusting the nozzles automatically.
3．What is the author’s attitude toward AI spraying technology
A．Optimistic. B．Critical. C．Neutral. D．Skeptical.
4．What is the best title of the passage
A．AI Spraying: Precision Meets Sustainability B．Smart Sensors: Future of Agriculture
C．Traditional Farming VS Modern Technology D．Global Challenges in Pesticide Management
In a narrow alley near Beijing’s Drum Tower, 72-year-old Wang Shufen touches a tablet screen, her trembling fingers revealing a 3D image of her childhood home——a courtyard house torn down in the 1990s, now revived using artificial intelligence. “The pomegranate (石榴) tree... even the cracks in the bricks are the same,” she whispers. This reunion is part of the “Hutong Memory Project”, a groundbreaking collaboration between Tsinghua University and the Beijing Municipal Archives.
Launched in 2021, the project addresses the loss of Beijing’s traditional alleyway communities. Over 60% of Hutongs have disappeared since 1949, with only 1,010 remaining. Using machine learning, researchers analyzed 50,000 historical photos, 800 Ming-Qing land deeds, and oral histories from elderly residents. The AI cross-references architectural patterns, weather data, and even shadows in old photos to reconstruct vanished neighborhoods with 94% accuracy.
An AR app adds digital reconstructions onto modern sites. Point your phone at a convenience store, and it transforms into a 1930s tea shop, complete with 3D images of actors recreating historical dialogues. “This isn’t nostalgia— it’s active heritage preservation,” says Dr. Li Xiaoyu, the project leader. “Teenagers scanning QR codes on Hutong walls aren't just seeing history; they're stepping into it.”
However, traditionalists argue that “digital Hutongs” lessen the urgency for physical conservation. Heritage architect Zhang Wei notes, “A digital system can’t make the same smell as jasmine tea steaming in winter courtyards.” Yet, supporters highlight benefits: VRtours have reduced tourist overcrowding in delicate areas by 37%, and blockchain-certified digital Hutongs are used to train urban planners in 12 countries.
By 2025, the project aims to create a “Time Capsule Library,” preserving AI models of 100 endangered cultural sites nationwide, from Fujian Tulou to Shanghainese Shikumen. As Wang Shufen's grandson practices Mandarin with a peddler (小贩) in the 1930s, it's clear that in China's race to modernize, technology is becoming memory’ s fiercest guardian.
5．What is the main purpose of the “Hutong Memory Project”
A．To attract more tourists to visit Beijing’s hutongs.
B．To replace physical hutongs with digital replicas.
C．To train urban planners in 12 countries to use blockchain.
D．To preserve disappearing traditional communities through technology.
6．How does the AI reconstruct vanished hutongs
A．By using QR codes scanned on modern buildings.
B．By interviewing elderly residents for oral histories.
C．By analyzing information of traditional alleyway communities.
D．By teaching 3D actors to perform historical dialogues.
7．Why does Zhang Wei criticize the digital project
A．Digital models fail to offer sensory experiences.
B．Historical data turns out to be highly unreliable.
C．VR tours have proved to be extremely expensive.
D．Digital systems are unable to replace architects.
8．What can we learn from the last paragraph
A．The “Time Capsule Library” focuses solely on Beijing’ s Hutongs.
B．Technology is playing a crucial role in preserving cultural heritage.
C．Young people are losing interest in traditional Chinese architecture.
D．AI models are more effective than physical preservation methods.
When the morning sun throws light on the stone bricks of Durbar Square, my fingers gently touch the newly restored wooden doors, their surface warm and vivid — as if they had just awakened from a surgery. The carved patterns tell a story: the meeting of ancient Nepali woodcarving craftsmanship with the new restoration technology from China.
The nine-story Basantapur Tower is not just a building; it’s Nepal’s cultural DNA．This mid-8th-century pagoda-style structure suffered extensive damage in the 2015 earthquake. Today, as I look up at the 30-meter-tall temple supported by several thousand carefully restored wooden components, I am witnessing a miracle crafted together by two civilizations.
In Nepal’s search for funding and technology to repair this ancient structure after the earthquake, the answer came from across the Himalayas. In 2017, China’s National Cultural Heritage Administration sent a team more like a tech startup than traditional restorers. They brought laser scanners, high-tech structural analysis software, and a philosophy: “Don’t just fix the surface,strengthen the bones.” The most revolutionary intervention went unseen: flexible steel cables (绳索) running through hollowed-out (挖空的) wooden posts enabled the structure to swing safely during an earthquake.
Here, in this UNESCO World Heritage Site, I saw a currency of influence. The restoration cost pales compared to the value of knowledge transfer: Nepali restorers were trained in 3D modeling through workshops conducted in both Chinese and Nepali. More Chinese heritage workers are going abroad, bringing China’s advanced techniques to the world, while more international conservationists are coming to China to learn its preservation principles and methods.
This dance between tradition and innovation is a powerful demonstration of the transformative power of cultural exchange. If such exchanges can cross the Himalayas, they can travel greater distances, enlightening us all. As the morning winds of the Himalayas carry the metallic whispers of temple bells, I recall a profound insight: “Civilizations become enriched through exchanges and thrive through mutual learning.”
9．What do we know about the Basantapur Tower
A．It is a palace of modern crafts.
B．It is a symbol of Nepal’s culture.
C．It provided shelter for local people.
D．It stayed complete in the earthquake.
10．What is innovative about the restoration work
A．The reduction in the use of wooden posts.
B．The worldwide support for cultural preservation.
C．The training of Nepali restorers in 3D modeling.
D．The internal strengthening with flexible steel cables.
11．What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A．Digitalization of heritage sites.
B．China’s sharing of restoration knowledge.
C．UNESCO guidelines of cultural relics.
D．China’s techniques of heritage restoration.
12．What is a suitable title for the text
A．Cross-Border Cooperation Revives Heritage
B．Nepal’s Struggle to Preserve Its Past
C．Approaching Nepal Through Ancient Temples
D．Looking Into Traditional Craftsmanship
As a result of decades of man-made climate change, an increasing number of trees are suffering. So far, the European beech (山毛榉), the most important native forest tree species in Europe, has experienced a decline in growth, primarily in southern Europe. A research team from the University of Gottingen has now demonstrated in a study that the European beech is also suffering from increased drought stress in northern Germany during the summer. This climate stress is more palpable in warmer locations, where these trees are more densely planted, and on very sandy soils.
Climate change is affecting forests worldwide, including those in northern Germany. Rising temperatures can lead to drought, stressing and killing trees. Changes in precipitation (降水) patterns, such as drought and extreme weather events like heavy rainfall or flooding, also impact forest health. Warmer temperatures increase the risk of pests and diseases that can damage or kill trees. Additionally, drought, extreme weather, and higher temperatures elevate the risk of forest fires.
The researchers chose a wide range of sites in their study, from wet to very dry, because there are very dry beech forests even in northern Germany. The scientists collected numerous wood samples at each of these locations in order to measure the tree rings in the tree trunks.
“We can look back over many decades and reconstruct tree growth in the past,” says Dr. Robert Weigel, a researcher in Plant Ecology and Ecosystem Research. These data were combined with those from climate stations in order to determine the relationship between climate and tree growth.
Research has found that the drought and high temperatures in June are key climatic factors affecting the growth of beech trees in all study areas. The drier the region, the slower the growth of trees. “These results are a warning that the European beech will also be increasingly affected by drought, not just in southern Europe, but also in many regions here in Germany,” says Weigel.
13．Why did the author mention the significance of the European beech
A．To estimate its status.
B．To investigate its variety.
C．To show the basis of the research.
D．To prove the necessity of the research.
14．What does the underlined word “palpable” in paragraph 1 mean
A．Mysterious. B．Distinct.
C．Authentic. D．Smooth.
15．What is the function of the second paragraph
A．To provide background for the European beech trees study.
B．To raise a reasonable doubt about the research process.
C．To present a further explanation of the research methods.
D．To speculate potential application of the research findings.
16．What is the main idea of the text
A．Global warming’s impact on forest ecosystem.
B．The beech’s tree ring analysis in climate research.
C．Climate change’s effect on European beech trees.
D．Measures to handle pests and diseases in European beech forests.
Inside a recording room at Queen Mary University of London, a group of researchers work with novel artificial intelligence (AI) tools to develop what they call the “new virtual worlds” of music. Andrea Martonelli and Max Graf are among more than 30 doctoral students working with Dr. Mathieu Barthet, a senior lecturer in Digital Media, to explore computational creativity and generative AI. Together, they have set up a futuristic studio where music meets cutting-edge tech. “It’s like extended reality, XR, a way of extending the physical reality that we live in,” Graf said while showcasing “Netz”, his virtual instrument.
Andrea plays the “HITar”, an advanced guitar with AI sensors, which reads his movements to make drum and combined sounds. While the presence of AI in music-making can be traced back to the 1950s, recent groundbreaking advances in generative AI, with robots now making music as digital pop stars, have divided opinions in the industry.
Made popular by the ChatGPT language system, generative AI is able to create content including original sounds, lyrics or entire songs on its own. UK alternative rock singer-songwriter Yungblud believes AI could help his music go “to another direction”. Other musicians worry that the technology could go too far. “I feel if you need AI to help write a song, especially when it’s for a likeness, that’s not cool,” Amy Love from the band Nova Twins said, adding that using dead artists’ voices is “not on”.
“Unlawful development is what would put the sort of the opportunities of generative AI at risk,” said Abbas Lightwalla, director of global legal policy at an organization. But regulation of generative AI is only in its early stages. “I think AI can have its place in the music production chain, again if it’s guided in the right way and if we ensure that the musicians keep a certain amount of control, and performers as well,” said Dr. Barthet, “and there might be situations where AI-generated music works for new things that have not even emerged yet in new virtual worlds.”
17．What do Andrea and Max try to achieve
A．To improve AI’s creativity. B．To run a studio aided by AI.
C．To employ AI to make music. D．To develop XR with the aid of AI.
18．What is Yungblud’s attitude to AI’s role in music
A．Critical. B．Tolerant. C．Uncertain. D．Supportive.
19．What can be inferred about AI according to Dr. Barthet
A．AI is likely to be out of control. B．AI can have a very bright future.
C．AI can build an ideal virtual world. D．AI is in great danger of disappearance.
20．Which can best serve as the title for the text
A．AI Comes: Legal or Illegal for Music B．AI Comes: Blow or New Era for Music
C．AI Comes: Success or Failure of Technology D．AI Comes: Chance or Challenge of Business
Will machines turn on humanity Will we become slaves for a superior artificial intelligence While such questions may seem to belong to the field of science fiction, the world-ending potential of AI is becoming an increasingly urgent topic — mostly due to the rapid ongoing development of popular technologies like ChatGPT.
The more extreme concerns around AI involve what’s known as the singularity. In his 2010 paper The Singularity: A Philosophical Analysis, the philosopher David Chalmers describes the singularity as follows: “What happens when machines become more intelligent than humans One view is that this event will be followed by an explosion to ever-greater levels of intelligence, as each generation of machines creates more intelligent machines in turn. This intelligence explosion is now known as the ‘singularity’.” The main worry is that, if such a singularity event were to occur, we’d no longer have authority over what happens in society.
While influential figures across AI research express real concern about the singularity, however, American philosopher Daniel Dennett doesn’t buy it. As-he puts it, “I am not worried about humanity creating a race of super-intelligent agents, but that does not mean I am not worried. I see other, less dramatic, but much more likely, scenarios in the immediate future that are cause for concern.” He argues that smart technology presents us with more practical threats that have a far higher likelihood of occurring. As Dennett clarifies: “The real danger is not that machines more intelligent than we are will usurp (篡夺) our role as captains of our destinies, but that we will overestimate the comprehension of our latest thinking tools, easily ceding (让渡) authority to them far beyond their competence.”
Take transport. It’s not just aviation and shipping industries that depend on GPS for safe and efficient navigation: how many individuals now turn to their smartphones instead of using a road map As Dennett summarizes: “Use it or lose it is the rule of thumb cited at this point... how concerned should we be that we are dumbing ourselves down by our growing reliance on intelligent machines ”
21．What makes the future of AI become a hot topic
A．Advancement of technologies. B．Popularity of science fiction.
C．Humanity of machines. D．Rise of unemployment.
22．Which of the following can best describe “singularity”
A．It is a fictional design that populates science novels.
B．It is a hypothetical point where machines beat human intelligence.
C．It is a mathematical model that predicts the development of AI.
D．It is a possible situation where intelligence explosion is under control.
23．According to Daniel Dennett, what should we really worry about
A．The probable occurrence of singularity. B．Human’s creation of super thinking tools.
C．Machine’s dominance over human beings. D．Human’s misjudgment of AI’s capabilities.
24．What would be the best title for the text
A．Super-intelligence: the future trend of AI. B．Overreliance: the real danger of AI.
C．Singularity: the uncontrollable nature of AI. D．Reliability: the wide application of AI.
In the fast-developing landscape of education, technology has been a game-changer, and DeepSeek, an advanced artificial intelligence, is making waves. DeepSeek’s applications in education are diverse and impactful, bringing about a new era of learning experiences.
One of the primary ways DeepSeek benefits education is in personalized learning. Every student has a unique learning pace and style. DeepSeek can analyze a student’s performance data, including test scores, assignment completion times, and areas of difficulty. By processing this vast amount of information, it creates customized study plans. For example, if a student struggles with algebra in math, DeepSeek can generate additional practice problems, provide step-by-step video instructions, and even suggest alternative teaching methods that best suit the student's learning style.
DeepSeek also serves as an intelligent coaching system. It is available around the clock, ready to answer students’ questions instantly. Whether it’s a complex physics concept or a grammar issue in language learning, DeepSeek can break down the problem, offer detailed explanations, and guide students through the solution process. This immediate feedback not only helps students solve their current problems but also encourages them to take initiative in learning.
Moreover, in the field of curriculum (课程) design, DeepSeek provides valuable assistance to educators. It can analyze educational trends, emerging topics, and best practices from around the world. Based on this analysis, it can offer suggestions for updating curricula, ensuring that students are learning relevant and up-to-date content. For instance, in a rapidly changing subject like computer science, DeepSeek can help educators incorporate the latest programming languages and technological advancements into the curriculum.
In addition, DeepSeek can enhance language learning. It can simulate real-life conversations, helping students practice speaking and improve their pronunciation. Through voice recognition technology, it corrects students’ pronunciation errors and provides instant feedback, much like having a personal language coach.
However, like any technology, DeepSeek also has its limitations. It lacks true human empathy (共情) and emotional connection, which are important in the learning process. But overall, its potential to transform education is undeniable.
25．How does DeepSeek help in personalized learning
A．By offering one-on-one physical instructions.
B．By creating and providing tailored study plans.
C．By randomly assigning study materials to students.
D．By asking students to follow a fixed learning pattern.
26．How does DeepSeek assist in curriculum design
A．It replaces educators in designing curricula.
B．It concentrates on traditional educational content.
C．It creates all the teaching materials for educators.
D．It gives suggestions based on its relevant analysis.
27．What does the underlined word “incorporate” in paragraph 4 mean
A．Change. B．Translate. C．Develop. D．Integrate.
28．What is the main idea of the passage
A．The transformation of education by DeepSeek.
B．The application of DeepSeek in various fields.
C．DeepSeek’s limitations in improving education.
D．The development process of DeepSeek in education.
Google used its artificial intelligence-powered weather forecasting tools to precisely predict floods up to a week in advance of them happening. In a new paper published in the scientific journal Nature, Google’s researchers describe this as an early warning system that could be used throughout the world, not only to predict or recognize natural disasters but also to buffer the worst effects of what is one of the most common types of natural disasters.
Flooding can be difficult to accurately predict, particularly riverine floods, due to a lack of resources and data related to flood history, water levels, and terrain (地形). AI use in weather forecasting is nothing new. Still, the rise of more powerful processors and larger data sets is allowing for new scales of prediction, including a new Nvidia digital Earth.
A small percentage of global rivers have streamflow gauges (测量仪) which can be used to warn people if the volume of water flowing through the river changes. When combined with other points such as the local terrain, settlements near the river, weather forecasting, and historical events on the same river, data can be used to predict flooding. Google researchers gathered as much global data as they could access and trained new AI models to analyze them. Afterwards, those models could then make predictions for those regions where data might be considerably limited or even nonexistent.
The team launched a Flood Hub platform, which provided access to forecasts in 20countries where flood forecasting had been difficult in the past. The platform collected seemingly unrelated information which was available locally, fed it into the AI system as a reminder, and ordered the AI to fill in the gaps and then classify data. So far Flood Hub has been expanded to 80 countries in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europea, and the Americas, covering over 460 million people globally, particularly those in communities suffering from flooding. “Where possible, we also provide forecasts in Google Search and Google Maps and via Android warnings.” the Google team declared.
29．What does the underlined word mean in Paragraph 1
A．Dismiss. B．Relieve. C．Perceive. D．Track.
30．Why is it hard to predict flooding
A．Relevant records are absent. B．Gauges are far from precise.
C．AI is new to weather forecasting. D．Former studies are of little worth.
31．What can we know about flooding-forecasting AI models
A．They are accessible to global data. B．They are very quick in data analysis.
C．They can ensure the reliability of data. D．They can break geographical limitations.
32．What does Paragraph 4 focus on about Flood Hub platform
A．Its designing principles. B．Its operating difficulties.
C．Its dilemma and application. D．Its mechanism and popularity.
参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 D B A A D C A B B D
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 B A D B A C C D B B
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 A B D B B D D A B A
题号 31 32
答案 D D
1．D 2．B 3．A 4．A
本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了基于人工智能的新型喷洒技术可减少农药使用。
1．细节理解题。根据第一段中 “The extra chemicals run off onto land and enter watercourses, harming the environment and health. (多余的化学物质流到土地上并进入水道，危害环境和健康)”可知，过量的农药会威胁环境。故选D。
2．细节理解题。根据第五段“The AI model take account of various external factors, such as weather conditions, to compute how effective the spray will be. The results are shown in real-time on a display in the driver’s cab, giving a simple percentage of spray success. In addition, it can suggest how things might be improved, so the driver can adjust the nozzles, raise or lower the boom or drive a bit faster or slower to achieve better coverage. (人工智能模型考虑各种外部因素，如天气条件，来计算喷洒的效果。结果会实时显示在驾驶室的显示屏上，给出一个简单的喷洒成功率百分比。此外，它可以建议如何改进，这样驾驶员就可以调整喷嘴，升高或降低喷杆，或者开得快一点或慢一点，以实现更好的喷洒覆盖)”可知，RealCoverage通过提供实时反馈帮助农民实现更好的喷洒覆盖。故选B。
3．推理判断题。根据第二段“Now new AI-based spraying methods are being commercialized, promising to reduce pesticide use by up to 90%. The agricultural industry has made progress in reducing overspray, but precision spraying with AI is the future. (现在，新的基于人工智能的喷洒方法正在商业化，有望将农药使用量减少高达 90%。农业在减少过度喷洒方面已经取得了进展，但人工智能精准喷洒是未来的趋势)”可推知，作者对该技术持乐观态度。故选A。
4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第二段“Now new AI-based spraying methods are being commercialized, promising to reduce pesticide use by up to 90%. The agricultural industry has made progress in reducing overspray, but precision spraying with AI is the future. (现在，新的基于人工智能的喷洒方法正在商业化，有望将农药使用量减少高达 90%。农业在减少过度喷洒方面已经取得了进展，但人工智能精准喷洒是未来的趋势)”可知，文章主要介绍了基于人工智能的新型喷洒技术，这种技术能够精准喷洒农药，减少农药使用量，实现可持续发展。由此可知，A选项“AI Spraying: Precision Meets Sustainability (人工智能喷洒：精准与可持续性相结合)”适合作本文最佳标题。故选A。
5．D 6．C 7．A 8．B
本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了“胡同记忆项目”，该项目是清华大学与北京市档案馆之间的一项开创性合作，旨在通过人工智能技术重建已经消失的北京胡同社区。
5．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Launched in 2021, the project addresses the loss of Beijing’s traditional alleyway communities. Over 60% of Hutongs have disappeared since 1949, with only 1,010 remaining. Using machine learning, researchers analyzed 50,000 historical photos, 800 Ming-Qing land deeds, and oral histories from elderly residents. The AI cross-references architectural patterns, weather data, and even shadows in old photos to reconstruct vanished neighborhoods with 94% accuracy.(这个项目于2021年启动，旨在解决北京传统胡同社区消失的问题。自1949年以来，超过60%的胡同已经消失，如今仅剩下1010条。研究人员利用机器学习技术，分析了5万张历史照片、800份明清时期的地契，以及老年居民的口述历史。人工智能会交叉参考建筑风格、气象数据，甚至是老照片中的阴影，以94%的准确率重建那些已消失的街区。)”可知，“胡同记忆项目”于2021年启动，旨在解决北京传统胡同社区消失的问题，利用机器学习、人工智能等技术来重建消失的街区，也就是通过技术来保护正在消失的传统社区。故选D。
6．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Using machine learning, researchers analyzed 50,000 historical photos, 800 Ming-Qing land deeds, and oral histories from elderly residents. The AI cross-references architectural patterns, weather data, and even shadows in old photos to reconstruct vanished neighborhoods with 94% accuracy.(研究人员利用机器学习技术，分析了5万张历史照片、800份明清时期的地契，以及老年居民的口述历史。人工智能会交叉参考建筑风格、气象数据，甚至是老照片中的阴影，以94%的准确率重建那些已消失的街区。)”可知，AI 通过分析传统胡同社区的相关信息，包括历史照片、地契、口述历史、建筑风格、气象数据等，来重建消失的胡同。故选C。
7．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Heritage architect Zhang Wei notes, “A digital system can’t make the same smell as jasmine tea steaming in winter courtyards.”(遗产建筑师张伟指出：“数字系统无法营造出冬日庭院里热气腾腾的茉莉花茶所散发的那种香气。”)”可知，遗产建筑师张伟指出数字系统无法营造出冬日庭院里热气腾腾的茉莉花茶所散发的那种香气。这表明数字系统不能提供像真实场景那样的感官体验。故选A。
8．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“By 2025, the project aims to create a “Time Capsule Library,” preserving AI models of 100 endangered cultural sites nationwide, from Fujian Tulou to Shanghainese Shikumen. As Wang Shufen's grandson practices Mandarin with a peddler(小贩) in the 1930s, it's clear that in China's race to modernize, technology is becoming memory’ s fiercest guardian.(到2025年，该项目的目标是创建一个“时间胶囊图书馆”，保存全国100个濒危文化遗址的人工智能模型，从福建土楼到上海石库门。当王淑芬的孙子与一个来自20世纪30年代的小贩练习普通话时，很明显，在中国的现代化进程中，科技正成为记忆最坚定的守护者。)”可知，该项目利用技术创建“时间胶囊图书馆”来保存文化遗址，并且强调了在中国现代化进程中，技术正成为记忆最坚定的守护者，说明技术在保护文化遗产方面起着关键作用。故选B。
9．B 10．D 11．B 12．A
本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了中国与尼泊尔合作修复九层巴桑塔普尔塔，展现文化保护中的传统与科技融合，以及文明交流互鉴的力量。
9．细节理解题。根据第二段中“The nine-story Basantapur Tower is not just a building; it’s Nepal’s cultural DNA. (九层的巴桑塔普尔塔不仅仅是一座建筑；它是尼泊尔的文化基因)”可知，巴桑塔普尔塔是尼泊尔文化的象征。故选B。
10．细节理解题。根据第三段中“The most revolutionary intervention went unseen: flexible steel cables (绳索) running through hollowed-out (挖空的) wooden posts enabled the structure to swing safely during an earthquake. (最革命性的干预是看不见的：穿过空心木柱的柔性钢缆使结构在地震中能够安全摆动)”可知，修复工作中最具创新性的地方是使用柔性钢缆进行内部加固，使结构在地震中能够安全摆动。故选D。
11．主旨大意题。根据第四段中“The restoration cost pales compared to the value of knowledge transfer: Nepali restorers were trained in 3D modeling through workshops conducted in both Chinese and Nepali. More Chinese heritage workers are going abroad, bringing China’s advanced techniques to the world, while more international conservationists are coming to China to learn its preservation principles and methods. (修复成本与知识转移的价值相比就相形见绌了：尼泊尔的修复人员通过用中文和尼泊尔语开展的研讨会接受了3D建模方面的培训。更多的中国文物保护工作者走出国门，将中国先进的技术带到世界各地，与此同时，更多的国际文物保护主义者来到中国，学习中国的文物保护原则和方法)”可知，第四段主要讲述了中国在修复知识方面的分享，包括对尼泊尔修复人员的培训以及中国文物工作者走向世界和国际文物保护工作者来中国学习的情况。故选B。
12．主旨大意题。根据全文内容，特别是最后一段中“This dance between tradition and innovation is a powerful demonstration of the transformative power of cultural exchange. If such exchanges can cross the Himalayas, they can travel greater distances, enlightening us all. (传统与创新之间的这种互动有力地展示了文化交流的变革力量。如果这样的交流能够跨越喜马拉雅山脉，那么它们就能传播得更远，照亮我们所有人)”可知，文章主要讲述了中国和尼泊尔在文化遗产修复方面的跨境合作，以及这种合作如何使文化遗产焕发新生。因此，A选项“跨境合作使遗产重焕生机”最符合文章主旨，是合适的标题。故选A。
13．D 14．B 15．A 16．C
本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了气候变化对欧洲山毛榉树的影响，尤其是在德国北部地区的研究结果。
13．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“So far, the European beech, the most important native forest tree species in Europe, has experienced a decline in growth, primarily in southern Europe. A research team from the University of Gottingen has now demonstrated in a study that the European beech is also suffering from increased drought stress in northern Germany during the summer.(到目前为止，欧洲山毛榉是欧洲最重要的原生森林树种，其生长速度有所下降，主要集中在南欧。哥廷根大学的一个研究团队在一项研究中证实，欧洲山毛榉在夏季也正遭受着德国北部日益加剧的干旱胁迫)”可推知，作者提到欧洲山毛榉是欧洲最重要的本土森林树种是为了证明研究的必要性。故选D。
14．词句猜测题。根据第一段的“A research team from the University of Gottingen has now demonstrated in a study that the European beech is also suffering from increased drought stress in northern Germany during the summer.(哥廷根大学的一个研究团队在一项研究中证实，欧洲山毛榉在夏季也正遭受着德国北部日益加剧的干旱胁迫)”以及划线单词后半句话“where these trees are more densely planted, and on very sandy soils(这些树木种植更密集的地方，并且位于非常沙质的土壤上)”可知，这种气候压力在更温暖的地方以及沙质土壤上更为明显，由此可推断出划线词的意思为“明显的”。故选B。
15．推理判断题。根据第二段“Climate change is affecting forests worldwide, including those in northern Germany. Rising temperatures can lead to drought, stressing and killing trees. Changes in precipitation (降水) patterns, such as drought and extreme weather events like heavy rainfall or flooding, also impact forest health. Warmer temperatures increase the risk of pests and diseases that can damage or kill trees. Additionally, drought, extreme weather, and higher temperatures elevate the risk of forest fires.(气候变化正在影响着全世界的森林，包括德国北部的森林。气温上升会导致干旱、压力和杀死树木。降水模式的变化，如干旱和极端天气事件，如强降雨或洪水，也会影响森林健康。温暖的气温会增加病虫害的风险，这些病虫害可能会损坏或杀死树木。此外，干旱、极端天气和高温会增加森林火灾的风险)”第二段主要讲述了气候变化对全球森林的影响，包括气温上升导致的干旱、降水模式的变化、病虫害的增加以及森林火灾风险的提高。由此可推知，这些信息为后文关于欧洲山毛榉树的研究提供了背景。故选A。
16．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段的“A research team from the University of Gottingen has now demonstrated in a study that the European beech is also suffering from increased drought stress in northern Germany during the summer.(哥廷根大学的一个研究团队在一项研究中证实，欧洲山毛榉在夏季也正遭受着德国北部日益加剧的干旱胁迫)”可知，本文主要介绍了由于气候变化的影响，越来越多的树木受到影响。特别是欧洲山毛榉，作为欧洲最重要的本土森林树种，在欧洲南部已经出现了生长衰退的现象。由此可知，本文主要谈论的是“气候变化对欧洲山毛榉树的影响”。故选C。
17．C 18．D 19．B 20．B
本文是新闻报道。报道了伦敦玛丽女王大学（Queen Mary University of London）的研究活动，研究团队和多名博士生正利用人工智能（AI）工具开发音乐的“全新虚拟世界”。
17．推理判断题。根据第一段“Inside a recording room at Queen Mary University of London, a group of researchers work with novel artificial intelligence (AI) tools to develop what they call the “new virtual worlds” of music. Andrea Martonelli and Max Graf are among more than 30 doctoral students working with Dr. Mathieu Barthet, a senior lecturer in Digital Media, to explore computational creativity and generative AI.(在伦敦玛丽女王大学的一间录音室里，一组研究人员正在使用新型人工智能（AI）工具开发他们所谓的音乐“新虚拟世界”。Andrea Martonelli和Max Graf等30多名博士生与数字媒体高级讲师Mathieu Barthet博士合作，探索计算创造力和生成式人工智能)”可知，Andrea和Max想要利用人工智能制作音乐。故选C项。
18．推理判断题。根据第三段“UK alternative rock singer-songwriter Yungblud believes AI could help his music go “to another direction”. Other musicians worry that the technology could go too far. (英国另类摇滚歌手兼词曲作者Yungblud认为，人工智能可以帮助他的音乐走向“另一个方向”。其他音乐家担心这项技术可能会走得太远。)”可知，Yungblud认为，人工智能可以帮助他的音乐走向“另一个方向”，所以是支持的态度。故选D项。
19．推理判断题。根据最后一段““I think AI can have its place in the music production chain, again if it’s guided in the right way and if we ensure that the musicians keep a certain amount of control, and performers as well,” said Dr. Barthet, “and there might be situations where AI-generated music works for new things that have not even emerged yet in new virtual worlds.”(Barthet博士说：“我认为人工智能可以在音乐制作链中占有一席之地，如果它以正确的方式引导，如果我们确保音乐家和表演者保持一定的控制权，那么人工智能生成的音乐可能会适用于新的虚拟世界中尚未出现的新事物。”)”可知，根据Barthet博士的话，可推知人工智能可以有一个非常光明的未来。故选B项。
20．主旨大意题。根据倒数第二段“Made popular by the ChatGPT language system, generative AI is able to create content including original sounds, lyrics or entire songs on its own. UK alternative rock singer-songwriter Yungblud believes AI could help his music go “to another direction”. Other musicians worry that the technology could go too far. “I feel if you need AI to help write a song, especially when it’s for a likeness, that’s not cool,” Amy Love from the band Nova Twins said, adding that using dead artists’ voices is “not on”.(由于ChatGPT语言系统的普及，生成式人工智能能够自己创作包括原创声音、歌词或整首歌曲在内的内容。英国另类摇滚歌手兼词曲作者Yungblud认为，人工智能可以帮助他的音乐走向“另一个方向”。其他音乐家担心这项技术可能会走得太远。Nova Twins乐队的Amy Love说：“我觉得如果你需要人工智能来帮你写歌，尤其是为了模仿别人，那就太不酷了。”她还补充说，使用已故艺术家的声音是“不合适的”)”以及纵观全文可知，全文围绕AI对音乐的双重影响展开，既有支持（如Yungblud）也有担忧（如法律问题），所以B项“人工智能的到来：打击还是音乐的新时代？”是本文最好的标题。故选B项。
21．A 22．B 23．D 24．B
这是一篇议论文。本文探讨了人工智能的“奇点”概念及其对人类社会的潜在影响，哲学家Daniel Dennett认为人工智能的潜在威胁在于人类高估AI的能力并对其过度依赖。
21．细节理解题。根据第一段“While such questions may seem to belong to the field of science fiction, the world-ending potential of AI is becoming an increasingly urgent topic — mostly due to the rapid ongoing development of popular technologies like ChatGPT.(虽然这些问题似乎属于科幻小说的范畴，但人工智能终结世界的潜力正成为一个越来越紧迫的话题——这主要是由于ChatGPT等流行技术的快速发展)”可知，AI成为热点是因为技术进步。故选A。
22．细节理解题。根据第二段“One view is that this event will be followed by an explosion to ever-greater levels of intelligence, as each generation of machines creates more intelligent machines in turn. This intelligence explosion is now known as the ‘singularity’.(一种观点认为，随着每一代机器反过来创造出更智能的机器，这一事件将带来智能水平更高的爆炸式增长。这种智能爆炸现在被称为‘奇点’)”可知，奇点是“机器智能超越人类的假设点”。故选B。
23．细节理解题。根据第三段“The real danger is not that machines more intelligent than we are will usurp (篡夺) our role as captains of our destinies, but that we will overestimate the comprehension of our latest thinking tools, easily ceding (让渡) authority to them far beyond their competence.(真正的危险不是比我们更聪明的机器会取代我们主宰自己命运的角色，而是我们会高估自己对最新思维工具的理解能力，轻易地把权力拱手让给它们，远远超出它们的能力)”可知，Dennett认为真正的危险是人类对AI 能力的误判。故选D。
24．主旨大意题。根据第三段“The real danger is not that machines more intelligent than we are will usurp (篡夺) our role as captains of our destinies, but that we will overestimate the comprehension of our latest thinking tools, easily ceding (让渡) authority to them far beyond their competence.(真正的危险不是比我们更聪明的机器会取代我们主宰自己命运的角色，而是我们会高估自己对最新思维工具的理解能力，轻易地把权力拱手让给它们，远远超出它们的能力)”和第四段“Use it or lose it is the rule of thumb cited at this point... how concerned should we be that we are dumbing ourselves down by our growing reliance on intelligent machines (使用它或失去它是在这一点上引用的经验法则……我们应该多担心由于对智能机器的依赖而使自己变得愚笨呢？)”可知，全文围绕人类对AI的过度依赖及其潜在危险展开，B选项“过度依赖：人工智能的真正危险”最符合文章标题。故选B。
25．B 26．D 27．D 28．A
这是一篇说明文。在教育领域，DeepSeek应用广泛且具影响力，涵盖个性化学习等多方面，虽有局限但变革教育的潜力巨大。
25．细节理解题。根据第二段“DeepSeek can analyze a student’s performance data, including test scores, assignment completion times, and areas of difficulty. By processing this vast amount of information, it creates customized study plans. (DeepSeek 可以分析学生的成绩数据，包括考试成绩、作业完成时间和困难领域。通过处理这些大量的信息，它创建了定制的学习计划)”可知，DeepSeek通过创建和提供定制的学习计划来帮助个性化学习。故选B项。
26．细节理解题。根据第四段“Moreover, in the field of curriculum (课程) design, DeepSeek provides valuable assistance to educators. It can analyze educational trends, emerging topics, and best practices from around the world. Based on this analysis, it can offer suggestions for updating curricula, ensuring that students are learning relevant and up-to-date content. (此外，在课程设计领域，DeepSeek为教育工作者提供了有价值的帮助。它可以分析来自世界各地的教育趋势、新兴话题和最佳实践。基于这一分析，它可以为更新课程提供建议，确保学生学习到相关且最新的内容)”可知，DeepSeek通过根据其相关分析给出建议来辅助课程设计。故选D项。
27．词句猜测题。根据第四段“For instance, in a rapidly changing subject like computer science, DeepSeek can help educators incorporate the latest programming languages and technological advancements into the curriculum. (例如，在像计算机科学这样快速变化的学科中，DeepSeek可以帮助教育工作者将最新的编程语言和技术进步corporate到课程中)”可知，DeepSeek能帮助教育工作者把最新的内容融入到课程里，所以incorporate意思是“整合，融入”，与D选项Integrate(整合)意思相近。故选D项。
28．主旨大意题。根据第一段“DeepSeek’s applications in education are diverse and impactful, bringing about a new era of learning experiences. (DeepSeek在教育领域的应用是多样且具有影响力的，带来了学习体验的新时代)”以及下文对DeepSeek在个性化学习、智能辅导、课程设计和语言学习等方面的应用描述可知，文章主要讲述了DeepSeek对教育的变革。故选A项。
29．B 30．A 31．D 32．D
本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了谷歌使用人工智能预测洪水。
29．词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“In a new paper published in the scientific journal Nature, Google’s researchers describe this as an early warning system that could be used throughout the world, not only to predict or recognize natural disasters but also to (在科学杂志《自然》上发表的一篇新论文中，谷歌的研究人员将其描述为一种可以在全世界范围内使用的早期预警系统，不仅可以预测或识别自然灾害，还可以)”以及后文“the worst effects of what is one of the most common types of natural disasters. (最常见的自然灾害之一的最严重影响。)”可知，谷歌的这个人工智能天气预报工具是一个早期预警系统，这个可以用于世界各地，不仅能预测或识别自然灾害，也缓解自然灾害中最常见类型之一的最严重后果。“relieve”与“buffer”意思相近，即译为“缓解”。故选B。
30．细节理解题。根据第二段“Flooding can be difficult to accurately predict, particularly riverine floods, due to a lack of resources and data related to flood history, water levels, and terrain. (由于缺乏与洪水历史、水位和地形相关的资源和数据，洪水可能难以准确预测，尤其是河流洪水。)”可知，洪水难以预测，特别是河流洪水，是因为缺乏与洪水历史、水位和地形相关的资源和数据，所以相关记录是不足的。故选A。
31．推理判断题。根据第三段“Google researchers gathered as much global data as they could access and trained new AI models to analyze them. Afterwards, those models could then make predictions for those regions where data might be considerably limited or even nonexistent. (谷歌的研究人员收集了尽可能多的全球数据，并训练了新的人工智能模型来分析这些数据。然后，这些模型可以对那些数据可能相当有限甚至不存在的地区进行预测。)”可知，AI模型可以打破地理的界限。故选D。
32．主旨大意题。根据第四段“The team launched a Flood Hub platform, which provided access to forecasts in 20countries where flood forecasting had been difficult in the past. The platform collected seemingly unrelated information which was available locally, fed it into the AI system as a reminder, and ordered the AI to fill in the gaps and then classify data. So far Flood Hub has been expanded to 80 countries in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europea, and the Americas, covering over 460 million people globally, particularly those in communities suffering from flooding. “Where possible, we also provide forecasts in Google Search and Google Maps and via Android warnings.” the Google team declared. (该团队启动了一个洪水中心平台，该平台提供了过去难以预测洪水的20个国家的预报。该平台收集本地可用的看似不相关的信息，将其作为提醒输入人工智能系统，并命令人工智能填补空白，然后对数据进行分类。到目前为止，洪水中心已经扩展到非洲、亚太、欧洲和美洲的80个国家，覆盖了全球4.6亿多人，特别是那些遭受洪水袭击的社区。“在可能的情况下，我们还通过谷歌搜索和谷歌地图以及Android警告提供天气预报。”谷歌团队宣布。)”可知，该段关于Flood Hub platform的关注点在于它的机制原理和受欢迎程度。故选D。
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