主题十一　科技发展--2027通用版高考英语第一轮主题练（含答案）

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2027通用版高考英语第一轮
主题十一　科技发展
组合练1　阅读(2)&七选五
1.三年模拟(2025广东汕头三模,B) 主题 人类发明与创新
　　Eight-year-old S. Hariraj is a Foldscope devotee. He's used it to examine the milk from his family's cows. Though the milk looks creamy, the Foldscope reveals a world of microorganisms. “It has to be boiled and cooled before we can drink it,” he realized.
This incredible device is no ordinary microscope. Made from waterproof, tear-resistant paper, it comes in a small bag with parts that can be attached in minutes. Magnets (磁铁) hold it together, and a tiny lens (透镜) allows it to enlarge objects up to 140 times. Once built, it's no larger than a bookmark, small enough to slip into a pocket. And the best part It costs just $2 to produce, and millions of children in low-income countries get them for free.
The idea for the Foldscope began with Manu Prakash, a professor at Stanford University, who grew up in India. As a sixth grader, he and his classmates failed to draw a microscope in a test—none of them had ever seen one. Microscopes were expensive, and not all schools could afford a well-equipped lab. “The spirit of exploration was critical to the study of science,” says Prakash. “But in order to develop that spirit, you need the right tools.” Determined to change the situation, Prakash spent years experimenting, even borrowing lenses from his brother's glasses. In 2014, he and his Ph.D. student finally developed the Foldscope, using paper-folding techniques to create an alternative to traditional microscopes.
Young Hariraj encountered the Foldscope at Eden School in southern India, where it has transformed science lessons. Children eagerly rush outdoors, searching for ants, flowers, and leaves to examine. “I just love the look of amazement when kids look into the Foldscope,” says Indira Pandiarajan, the school principal. “When their eyes light up, I know that's the moment they will embrace science and learning for the rest of their lives.”
1. Why does the author mention Hariraj in paragraph 1
A. To introduce his hobby.　 B. To describe his family life.
C. To explain milk's components.　 D. To show the Foldscope's practical use.
2. What is a feature of the Foldscope according to the text
A. It is user-friendly.　 B. It is magnet-resistant.
C. It is intended for book lovers.　 D. It provides step-by-step instructions.
3. What motivated Manu Prakash to develop the Foldscope
A. His passion for paper-folding art.
B. A university project assigned by his professor.
C. The popularity of portable science tools in India.
D. The high cost of microscopes and their lack in his childhood school.
4. Which statement would Indira Pandiarajan probably agree with
A. Scientific spirit unites researchers in India.
B. The Foldscope facilitates science learning.
C. The Foldscope eases the teaching workload.
D. Scientific spirit fuels headmasters' enthusiasm.
2.五年高考(2024新课标Ⅰ,C) 主题 阅读媒介
　　Is comprehension the same whether a person reads a text onscreen or on paper And are listening to and viewing content as effective as reading the written word when covering the same material The answers to both questions are often “no.” The reasons relate to a variety of factors, including reduced concentration, an entertainment mindset(心态) and a tendency to multitask while consuming digital content.
When reading texts of several hundred words or more, learning is generally more successful when it's on paper than onscreen. A large amount of research confirms this finding. The benefits of print reading particularly shine through when experimenters move from posing simple tasks—like identifying the main idea in a reading passage—to ones that require mental abstraction—such as drawing inferences from a text.
The differences between print and digital reading results are partly related to paper's physical properties. With paper, there is a literal laying on of hands, along with the visual geography of distinct pages. People often link their memory of what they've read to how far into the book it was or where it was on the page.
But equally important is the mental aspect. Reading researchers have proposed a theory called “shallowing hypothesis(假说).” According to this theory, people approach digital texts with a mindset suited to social media, which are often not so serious, and devote less mental effort than when they are reading print.
Audio(音频) and video can feel more engaging than text, and so university teachers increasingly turn to these technologies—say, assigning an online talk instead of an article by the same person. However, psychologists have demonstrated that when adults read news stories, they remember more of the content than if they listen to or view identical pieces.
Digital texts, audio and video all have educational roles, especially when providing resources not available in print. However, for maximizing learning where mental focus and reflection are called for, educators shouldn't assume all media are the same, even when they contain identical words.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
1. What does the underlined phrase “shine through” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Seem unlikely to last.　 B. Seem hard to explain.
C. Become ready to use.　 D. Become easy to notice.
2. What does the shallowing hypothesis assume
A. Readers treat digital texts lightly.　 B. Digital texts are simpler to understand.
C. People select digital texts randomly.　 D. Digital texts are suitable for social media.
3. Why are audio and video increasingly used by university teachers
A. They can hold students' attention.
B. They are more convenient to prepare.
C. They help develop advanced skills.
D. They are more informative than text.
4. What does the author imply in the last paragraph
A. Students should apply multiple learning techniques.
B. Teachers should produce their own teaching material.
C. Print texts cannot be entirely replaced in education.
D. Education outside the classroom cannot be ignored.
3.五年高考(2024浙江一考)主题 科技与学习
　　In the past few years, online learning has become a significant part of the university and college experience. 1.　　　 But are all online courses created equal How can you be sure that digital learning is right for you 2.　　　 We interviewed students and professors to get their advice about online courses.
The most obvious advantage of online learning is that you can study anywhere and anytime. 3.　　　 “I think a point that many people lose sight of is how easy it can be to fall behind schedule,” says graduate student Amanda Bindman. Before choosing to study online, consider whether you're a self-motivated learner and if the material seems interesting enough to keep you going.
The tip that comes up most often is simple: build online courses into your weekly schedule, just like what you would do with in-person courses. 4.　　　 He noted that his online students usually end up with lower grades. It is so easy to let an online course slide, but your grades will suffer as a result. Be sure to schedule set times to watch your lectures, read materials and contribute to online discussion boards.
5.　　　 A social connection is often a big part of learning. There are things you can do to ease this problem. Jessica Pink, an undergraduate student, suggests taking online courses with a friend, so you can motivate each other to stay on track. You can also find students on the class discussion board to organize a study group, or schedule in-person meetings with your professor to discuss course concepts.
A. But that doesn't mean there aren't deadlines.
B. Your motivation should be your main concern.
C. Do you know that online courses are also part of your education
D. Professor Alex Davidson teaches the same course in person and online.
E. The chief complaint about online courses is that they lack human interaction.
F. If you take an online course, what can you do to ensure the best possible grade
G. A survey found that 29 percent of college students registered for online courses.
组合练2　阅读(2)&完形
1.五年高考(2022新高考Ⅱ,B) 主题 科技发展
　　We journalists live in a new age of storytelling, with many new multimedia tools. Many young people don't even realize it's new. For them, it's just normal.
This hit home for me as I was sitting with my 2-year-old grandson on a sofa over the Spring Festival holiday. I had brought a children's book to read. It had simple words and colorful pictures—a perfect match for his age.
Picture this: my grandson sitting on my lap as I hold the book in front so he can see the pictures. As I read, he reaches out and pokes(戳) the page with his finger.
What's up with that He just likes the pictures, I thought. Then I turned the page and continued. He poked the page even harder. I nearly dropped the book. I was confused: Is there something wrong with this kid
Then I realized what was happening. He was actually a stranger to books. His father frequently amused the boy with a tablet computer which was loaded with colorful pictures that come alive when you poke them. He thought my storybook was like that.
Sorry, kid. This book is not part of your high-tech world. It's an outdated, lifeless thing. An antique. Like your grandfather. Well, I may be old, but I'm not hopelessly challenged, digitally speaking. I edit video and produce audio. I use mobile payment. I've even built websites.
There's one notable gap in my new-media experience, however: I've spent little time in front of a camera, since I have a face made for radio. But that didn't stop China Daily from asking me last week to share a personal story for a video project about the integration of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei province.
Anyway, grandpa is now an internet star—two minutes of fame! I promise not to let it go to my head. But I will make sure my 2-year-old grandson sees it on his tablet.
1. What do the underlined words “hit home for me” mean in paragraph 2
A. Provided shelter for me.　 B. Became very clear to me.
C. Took the pressure off me.　 D. Worked quite well on me.
2. Why did the kid poke the storybook
A. He took it for a tablet computer.　 B. He disliked the colorful pictures.
C. He was angry with his grandpa.　 D. He wanted to read it by himself.
3. What does the author think of himself
A. Socially ambitious.　 B. Physically attractive.
C. Financially independent.　 D. Digitally competent.
4. What can we learn about the author as a journalist
A. He lacks experience in his job.　 B. He seldom appears on television.
C. He manages a video department.　 D. He often interviews internet stars.
2.三年模拟(2026届浙江强基联盟联考,C) 主题 科技发展
　　As the global population continues to expand, traditional farming methods are struggling to provide enough food. However, an innovative agricultural company in Compton, Los Angeles, may have the solution. Their revolutionary farming system could transform food production, offering remarkable efficiency and sustainability.
It's far from the storybook picture of a farm—no mud, no boots, no hens pecking in the yard. Unlike conventional farms, this high-tech facility operates without soil, heavy machinery, or pesticides. Instead, it relies on automation and advanced plant science to maximize output.Using precisely calibrated (校准的) LED lighting and nutrient delivery systems, the facility produces up to 350 times more yields compared to traditional farms while using just 10% of the water—and it can be replicated (复制) almost anywhere.
The entire process—from planting seeds to packaging produce—is automated. From the moment a worker tips seeds into the sowing machine, robots take over. Nearly 80 plant scientists study best growing conditions for each plant, working with over 100 engineers who translate these findings into hardware and software solutions.
“Plants are really just little software programs,” explains one of the scientists. By studying plant DNA without changing it, scientists can program qualities like growth, flavor, and nutrition. For instance, exposing plants to blue light at specific growth cycles creates leaves with a satisfying crunch at harvest. The same principles can enhance antioxidant levels in vegetables by up to 40%. Since crops never contact soil, pesticides, or human hands, they require no washing—reducing both water waste and contamination risks.
One of the greatest threats to the natural world is habitat loss due to farmland expansion. If successful, farms like this could reduce deforestation while meeting food demands. Yet the high costs—including energy-intensive artificial lighting—may block global adoption, particularly in developing nations where infrastructure is limited.
Could this be the future of agriculture With its incredible efficiency, minimal environmental impact, and potential for worldwide replication, this high-tech farming model may soon become essential in feeding our growing world—if the challenges of scaling and affordability can be overcome.
1. What is the main feature of the innovative farming system
A. It demands water-free technology.　 B. It gets high yields with little input.
C. It is widely introduced in the world.　 D. It mixes old and new farming methods.
2. What is the scientists' major role in the process of the farming system
A. They are gene editors.　 B. They are machine operators.
C. They are system monitors.　 D. They are plant programmers.
3. What may limit the worldwide spread of this farming system
A. Low public acceptance.　 B. Great farmland loss.
C. Poor production facilities.　 D. High energy demands.
4. What is the author's attitude toward the future of agriculture
A. Optimistic.　B. Critical.　C. Indifferent.　D. Doubtful.
3.三年模拟(2026届山东青岛开学考) 主题 科技发展
　　I was a social media addict. I would constantly 　1　 the lives of my friends, which 　2　 me to post all the time, proving that I had a social life, too—and that was the problem.
So, I was wondering how to 　3　 social apps.
One day, I watched a video titled “I 　4　 Social Media with Micro-Journaling for One Year.” I immediately texted my friend Bridgette about my 　5　: try a year off social media. She responded: “Same here!” And we even made a bet that the loser would 　6　 the other person a sushi dinner, which was excellent 　7　 because we were both too stubborn (固执) to pay.
Thus began the “official” 　8　. At first, it was difficult to 　9　 the muscle memory of opening the apps. So every time I couldn't wait to open one and share my 　10　 thoughts, I would journal instead. Soon, I noticed some 　11　 in how I behaved. On one five-hour car ride with friends to New York, the only time I 　12　 my phone was to control the music. We sang along to classic rock instead of mass sharing online, which became a(n) 　13　 opportunity to enjoy the present.
So far, this period has been a nice 　14　 from online life. Bridgette and I are still in a competition over who will pay for sushi dinner, but I'm pretty 　15　 it won't be me.
1. A. keep records on　B. adapt to　 C. keep up with　 D. long for
2. A. guided　 B. pressured　 C. reminded　 D. taught
3. A. ban　 B. change　 C. update　 D. quit
4. A. compared　 B. mixed　 C. replaced　 D. associated
5. A. imagination　 B. request　 C. promise　 D. decision
6. A. show　 B. cook　 C. save　 D. owe
7. A. determination　 B. motivation　 C. arrangement　 D. innovation
8. A. chance　 B. routine　 C. challenge　 D. promotion
9. A. forget　 B. resist　 C. follow　 D. recognize
10. A. burning　 B. final　 C. inspiring　 D. logical
11. A. differences　 B. habits　 C. details　 D. features
12. A. charged　 B. unlocked　 C. shared　 D. answered
13. A. equal　 B. promising　 C. incredible　 D. potential
14. A. break　 B. lesson　 C. display　 D. reward
15. A. afraid　 B. lucky　 C. proud　 D. sure
组合练3　阅读(2)&语法填空
1.五年高考(2024新课标Ⅱ,C)主题 技术创新
　　We all know fresh is best when it comes to food. However, most produce at the store went through weeks of travel and covered hundreds of miles before reaching the table. While farmer's markets are a solid choice to reduce the journey, Babylon Micro-Farm (BMF) shortens it even more.
BMF is an indoor garden system. It can be set up for a family. Additionally, it could serve a larger audience such as a hospital, restaurant or school. The innovative design requires little effort to achieve a reliable weekly supply of fresh greens.
Specifically, it's a farm that relies on new technology. By connecting through the Cloud, BMF is remotely monitored. Also, there is a convenient app that provides growing data in real time. Because the system is automated, it significantly reduces the amount of water needed to grow plants. Rather than watering rows of soil, the system provides just the right amount to each plant. After harvest, users simply replace the plants with a new pre-seeded pod(容器) to get the next growth cycle started.
Moreover, having a system in the same building where it's eaten means zero emissions(排放) from transporting plants from soil to salad. In addition, there's no need for pesticides and other chemicals that pollute traditional farms and the surrounding environment.
BMF employees live out sustainability in their everyday lives. About half of them walk or bike to work. Inside the office, they encourage recycling and waste reduction by limiting garbage cans and avoiding single-use plastic. “We are passionate about reducing waste, carbon and chemicals in our environment,” said a BMF employee.
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
1. What can be learned about BMF from paragraph 1
A. It guarantees the variety of food.　 B. It requires day-to-day care.
C. It cuts the farm-to-table distance.　 D. It relies on farmer's markets.
2. What information does the convenient app offer
A. Real-time weather changes.　 B. Current condition of the plants.
C. Chemical pollutants in the soil.　 D. Availability of pre-seeded pods.
3. What can be concluded about BMF employees
A. They have a great passion for sports.
B. They are devoted to community service.
C. They are fond of sharing daily experiences.
D. They have a strong environmental awareness.
4. What does the text mainly talk about
A. BMF's major strengths.　 B. BMF's general management.
C. BMF's global influence.　 D. BMF's technical standards.
2.五年高考(2025浙江一考,D) 主题 科技发展
　　As new technologies take on increasingly humanlike qualities, there's been a push to make them genderless. “People are stereotyping (形成刻板印象) their gendered objects in very traditional ways,” says Ashley Martin, a Stanford associate professor of organizational behavior. Removing gender from the picture altogether seems like a simple way to fix this. Yet as Martin has found in her work, gender is one of the fundamental ways people form connections with objects, particularly those designed with human characteristics.
In her study, Martin asked participants to rate their attachment to male, female, and genderless versions of a digital voice assistant and a self-driving car known as “Miuu.” It was found that gender increased users' feelings of attachment to these devices and their interest in purchasing them. For example, participants said they would be less likely to buy a genderless voice assistant than versions with male or female voices.
While gendering a product may be good marketing, it may also strengthen outdated or harmful ideas about power and identity. The stereotypes commonly associated with men, such as competitiveness and dominance, are more valued than those associated with women. These qualities, in turn, are mapped onto products that have been assigned a gender.
Martin's study also found that creating a genderless object was difficult. For instance, if an object's name was meant to sound genderless, like Miuu, participants would still assign a gender to it—they would assume Miuu was a “he” or “she.”
Martin sees a silver lining, however: She believes that anthropomorphism(拟人化) “provides an opportunity to change stereotypes.” When women are put into positions of leadership like running companies, it reduces negative stereotypes about women. Similarly, anthropomorphized products could be created to take on stereotype-inconsistent roles—a male robot that assists with nursing or a female robot that helps do calculations, for instance.
1. What is the purpose of making new technologies genderless
A. To reduce stereotypes.　 B. To meet public demand.
C. To cut production costs.　 D. To encourage competition.
2. What were the participants probably asked to do in the study
A. Design a product.　 B. Respond to a survey.
C. Work as assistants.　 D. Take a language test.
3. Why is it difficult to create genderless objects
A. They cannot be mass-produced.　 B. Naming them is a challenging task.
C. People assume they are unreliable.　 D. Gender is rooted in people's mind.
4. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about
A. The quality of genderless products.　 B. The upside of gendering a product.
C. The meaning of anthropomorphism.　 D. The stereotypes of men and women.
3.三年模拟(2025广东汕头三模) 主题 科技发展
　　As temperatures rise throughout China, farmers have launched the spring plowing season, an essential part of the country's agricultural calendar. Spring plowing, known as chun geng in Chinese, 1.　　　　　　(set) the foundation for the year's grain production.
In the North China Plain, 2.　　　　　　 wheat is a major crop, farmers have been busy preparing the soil, carefully tested and certified by local agricultural stations, 3.　　　　　　 a good harvest. Meanwhile, in southern provinces, farmers are transplanting young plants into paddy fields(水田).
Recently, Chinese authorities have 4.　　　　　　(steady) promoted the development of new quality productive forces in agriculture, targeting smart agriculture as a technological breakthrough to enhance efficiency in farming. One good example is Henan's “Central-China Agricultural Valley” project, which 5.　　　　　　(equip) with monitoring stations and satellites. It constantly collects data related to grain growth 6.　　　　　　 sends it to an analytic system, providing timely 7.　　　　　　(guide) for farmers.
The Chinese are holding firmly onto 8.　　　　　　(they) rice bowls and behind this, agricultural technology is playing an increasingly important role. Technological contributions represented 9.　　　　　　 notable 60% of agricultural growth in 2023. Song Lili, a researcher with the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, told Xinhua. “With 10.　　　　　　(limit) farmland, innovation is vital to ensure stable grain production.”
组合练4　阅读&七选五&应用文写作
1.五年高考(2023浙江一考,C) 主题 人工智能
　　A machine can now not only beat you at chess, it can also outperform you in debate. Last week, in a public debate in San Francisco, a software program called Project Debater beat its human opponents, including Noa Ovadia, Israel's former national debating champion.
Brilliant though it is, Project Debater has some weaknesses. It takes sentences from its library of documents and prebuilt arguments and strings them together. This can lead to the kinds of errors no human would make. Such wrinkles will no doubt be ironed out, yet they also point to a fundamental problem. As Kristian Hammond, professor of electrical engineering and computer science at Northwestern University, put it: “There's never a stage at which the system knows what it's talking about.”
What Hammond is referring to is the question of meaning, and meaning is central to what distinguishes the least intelligent of humans from the most intelligent of machines. A computer works with symbols. Its program specifies a set of rules to transform one string of symbols into another. But it does not specify what those symbols mean. Indeed, to a computer, meaning is irrelevant. Humans, in thinking, talking, reading and writing, also work with symbols. But for humans, meaning is everything. When we communicate, we communicate meaning. What matters is not just the outside of a string of symbols, but the inside too, not just how they are arranged but what they mean.
Meaning emerges through a process of social interaction, not of computation, interaction that shapes the content of the symbols in our heads. The rules that assign meaning lie not just inside our heads, but also outside, in society, in social memory, social conventions and social relations. It is this that distinguishes humans from machines. And that's why, however astonishing Project Debater may seem, the tradition that began with Socrates and Confucius will not end with artificial intelligence.
1. Why does the author mention Noa Ovadia in the first paragraph
A. To explain the use of a software program.
B. To show the cleverness of Project Debater.
C. To introduce the designer of Project Debater.
D. To emphasize the fairness of the competition.
2. What does the underlined word “wrinkles” in paragraph 2 refer to
A. Arguments.　 B. Doubts.
C. Errors.　 D. Differences.
3. What is Project Debater unable to do according to Hammond
A. Create rules.　 B. Comprehend meaning.
C. Talk fluently.　 D. Identify difficult words.
4. What can we learn from the last paragraph
A. Social interaction is key to understanding symbols.
B. The human brain has potential yet to be developed.
C. Ancient philosophers set good examples for debaters.
D. Artificial intelligence ensures humans a bright future.
2.三年模拟(2025山东青岛三模) 主题 科技发展
　　Science is rapidly pushing frontiers in an era where imagination seems the only limit. But when no real limits exist, we risk crossing lines that shouldn't be crossed. 1.　　　 Mary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein warns of what happens when science ignores its natural boundaries.
In the story, Victor Frankenstein creates a monster (怪物) from old body parts. As it comes to life, he panics and abandons it. Desperate for connection, the creature approaches society—only to meet with rejection and violence. 2.　　　 What unfolds is the disastrous tale of the death of everyone Frankenstein cared for.
3.　　　 They realize it is mistreated, and has feelings just like humans. Its multiple layers of emotion—the desire to fit in with society, the resulting anger and his sense of regret—arguably make the monster himself more human than Frankenstein.
Over two centuries later, Shelley's novel remains profoundly relevant as a warning tale about unchecked ambition and its ethical (道德的) consequences. 4.　　　 This is also stressed by US historian of science Megan Halpern, who notes that the monster became dangerous only after its creator abandoned it. 5.　　　 To create an AI robot might not be a crime of innovation, but to do so without taking the responsibility for actively seeking ethical ways to use the robot might be.
Though a frightening tale of horror and destruction, Frankenstein encourages readers to look beyond the surface. After all, how does one actually classify a monster
A. Therefore, it answers with cruelty.
B. She warns that there might be a similar risk.
C. But many readers feel sympathy for the creature.
D. However, it eventually finds peace when left alone.
E. This tension between progress and responsibility isn't new.
F. Such breakthroughs remind readers of humanity's potential.
G. She questions whether progress always results in a positive outcome.
3.三年模拟(2026届江苏无锡三校联考)
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组合练5　阅读&语法填空&应用文写作
1.五年高考(2024新课标Ⅱ,D)主题 人工智能
　　Given the astonishing potential of AI to transform our lives, we all need to take action to deal with our AI-powered future, and this is where AI by Design: A Plan for Living with Artificial Intelligence comes in. This absorbing new book by Catriona Campbell is a practical roadmap addressing the challenges posed by the forthcoming AI revolution(变革).
In the wrong hands, such a book could prove as complicated to process as the computer code(代码) that powers AI but, thankfully, Campbell has more than two decades' professional experience translating the heady into the understandable. She writes from the practical angle of a business person rather than as an academic, making for a guide which is highly accessible and informative and which, by the close, will make you feel almost as smart as AI.
As we soon come to learn from AI by Design, AI is already super-smart and will become more capable, moving from the current generation of “narrow-AI” to Artificial General Intelligence. From there, Campbell says, will come Artificial Dominant Intelligence. This is why Campbell has set out to raise awareness of AI and its future now—several decades before these developments are expected to take place. She says it is essential that we keep control of artificial intelligence, or risk being sidelined and perhaps even worse.
Campbell's point is to wake up those responsible for AI—the technology companies and world leaders—so they are on the same page as all the experts currently developing it. She explains we are at a “tipping point” in history and must act now to prevent an extinction-level event for humanity. We need to consider how we want our future with AI to pan out. Such structured thinking, followed by global regulation, will enable us to achieve greatness rather than our downfall.
AI will affect us all, and if you only read one book on the subject, this is it.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
1. What does the phrase “In the wrong hands” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. If read by someone poorly educated. 　 B. If reviewed by someone ill-intentioned.
C. If written by someone less competent. 　 D. If translated by someone unacademic.
2. What is a feature of AI by Design according to the text
A. It is packed with complex codes.　 B. It adopts a down-to-earth writing style.
C. It provides step-by-step instructions.　 D. It is intended for AI professionals.
3. What does Campbell urge people to do regarding AI development
A. Observe existing regulations on it.
B. Reconsider expert opinions about it.
C. Make joint efforts to keep it under control.
D. Learn from prior experience to slow it down.
4. What is the author's purpose in writing the text
A. To recommend a book on AI.　 B. To give a brief account of AI history.
C. To clarify the definition of AI.　 D. To honor an outstanding AI expert.
2.五年高考(2022浙江二考)主题 技术创新
　　To understand a painting, we're taught to look for color, composition, and light. But how can a painting 1.　　　　　　(appreciate) by someone who's blind Through touch, the one thing gallery signs tell you not 2.　　　　　　(do). John Olson, a former 3.　　　　　　(photograph), and his team turn paintings into fully textured 3D models.
The tactile(可触知的) paintings work as a way to show art to 4.　　　　　　 blind because we don't see with just our eyes: We see with our brains. Research in the field of neuroplasticity—the brain's adaptability—shows that the visual cortex(大脑皮层) is made active by touch. Blind people recognize shapes with their 5.　　　　　　(exist) senses, in a way similar to that of 6.　　　　　　(sight) people, says Ella Striem-Amit, a Harvard scientist.
Luc Gandarias, who's now thirteen, went blind suddenly 7.　　　　　　 age seven. When he felt a 3D version of Leonardo da Vinci's “Mona Lisa”, he 8.　　　　　　(notice) her smile right away. “I can actually feel what you see when you look at it,” he said.
For Luc, this means 9.　　　　　　(independent). “The feeling of being able to see it 10.　　　　　　 to form my opinion is like breaking down another wall as a blind person.”
3.五年高考(2024全国甲)
　　　发言稿英语课要求做课堂展示,请你根据所给图片,以 Development of Transport in China为题写一篇发言稿。
注意:
1. 词数100左右;
2. 题目和首句已为你写好。
Development of Transport in China
From the vehicle of horses to today's convenient transport, Chinese transport has an enormous development.
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
组合练6　阅读&应用文写作
1.五年高考(2021新高考Ⅱ,D) 主题 科技发展
　　An Australian professor is developing a robot to monitor the health of grazing cattle, a development that could bring big changes to a profession that's relied largely on a low-tech approach for decades but is facing a labor shortage.
Salah Sukkarieh, a professor at the University of Sydney, sees robots as necessary given how cattlemen are aging. He is building a four-wheeled robot that will run on solar and electric power. It will use cameras and sensors to monitor the animals. A computer system will analyze the video to determine whether a cow is sick. Radio tags(标签)on the animals will measure temperature changes. The quality of grassland will be tracked by monitoring the shape, color and texture(质地)of grass. That way, cattlemen will know whether they need to move their cattle to another field for nutrition purposes.
Machines have largely taken over planting, watering and harvesting crops such as corn and wheat, but the monitoring of cattle has gone through fewer changes.
For Texas cattleman Pete Bonds, it's increasingly difficult to find workers interested in watching cattle. But Bonds doesn't believe a robot is right for the job. Years of experience in the industry—and failed attempts to use technology—have convinced him that the best way to check cattle is with a man on a horse. Bonds, who bought his first cattle almost 50 years ago, still has each of his cowboys inspect 300 or 400 cattle daily and look for signs that an animal is getting sick.
Other cattlemen see more promise in robots. Michael Kelsey, vice president of the Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association, said a robot could be extremely useful given rising concerns about cattle theft. Cattle tend to be kept in remote places and their value has risen, making them appealing targets.
1. What is a problem with the cattle-raising industry
A. Soil pollution.　 B. Lack of workers.
C. Aging machines.　 D. Low profitability.
2. What will Sukkarieh's robot be able to do
A. Monitor the quality of grass.　 B. Cure the diseased cattle.
C. Move cattle to another field.　 D. Predict weather changes.
3. Why does Pete Bonds still hire cowboys to watch cattle
A. He wants to help them earn a living.　 B. He thinks men can do the job better.
C. He is inexperienced in using robots.　 D. He enjoys the traditional way of life.
4. How may robots help with cattle watching according to Michael Kelsey
A. Increase the value of cattle.　 B. Bring down the cost of labor.
C. Make the job more appealing.　 D. Keep cattle from being stolen.
2.五年高考(2021全国乙)
　　　发言稿你校将举办英语演讲比赛。请你以Be smart online learners为题写一篇发言稿参赛,内容包括:
1. 分析优势与不足;
2. 提出学习建议。
注意:
1. 词数100左右;
2. 题目和首句已为你写好。
Be smart online learners
Learning online has become an important way to study recently.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
主题十一　科技发展
组合练1　阅读(2)&七选五
1.三年模拟(2025广东汕头三模,B)主题 人类发明与创新
　　Eight-year-old S. Hariraj is a Foldscope devotee. He's used it to examine the milk from his family's cows. Though the milk looks creamy, the Foldscope reveals a world of microorganisms. “It has to be boiled and cooled before we can drink it,” he realized.
This incredible device is no ordinary microscope. Made from waterproof, tear-resistant paper, it comes in a small bag with parts that can be attached in minutes. Magnets (磁铁) hold it together, and a tiny lens (透镜) allows it to enlarge objects up to 140 times. Once built, it's no larger than a bookmark, small enough to slip into a pocket. And the best part It costs just $2 to produce, and millions of children in low-income countries get them for free.
The idea for the Foldscope began with Manu Prakash, a professor at Stanford University, who grew up in India. As a sixth grader, he and his classmates failed to draw a microscope in a test—none of them had ever seen one. Microscopes were expensive, and not all schools could afford a well-equipped lab. “The spirit of exploration was critical to the study of science,” says Prakash. “But in order to develop that spirit, you need the right tools.” Determined to change the situation, Prakash spent years experimenting, even borrowing lenses from his brother's glasses. In 2014, he and his Ph.D. student finally developed the Foldscope, using paper-folding techniques to create an alternative to traditional microscopes.
Young Hariraj encountered the Foldscope at Eden School in southern India, where it has transformed science lessons. Children eagerly rush outdoors, searching for ants, flowers, and leaves to examine. “I just love the look of amazement when kids look into the Foldscope,” says Indira Pandiarajan, the school principal. “When their eyes light up, I know that's the moment they will embrace science and learning for the rest of their lives.”
1. Why does the author mention Hariraj in paragraph 1
A. To introduce his hobby.　 B. To describe his family life.
C. To explain milk's components.　 D. To show the Foldscope's practical use.
2. What is a feature of the Foldscope according to the text
A. It is user-friendly.　 B. It is magnet-resistant.
C. It is intended for book lovers.　 D. It provides step-by-step instructions.
3. What motivated Manu Prakash to develop the Foldscope
A. His passion for paper-folding art.
B. A university project assigned by his professor.
C. The popularity of portable science tools in India.
D. The high cost of microscopes and their lack in his childhood school.
4. Which statement would Indira Pandiarajan probably agree with
A. Scientific spirit unites researchers in India.
B. The Foldscope facilitates science learning.
C. The Foldscope eases the teaching workload.
D. Scientific spirit fuels headmasters' enthusiasm.
答案
1. D　2. A　3. D　4. B　
2.五年高考(2024新课标Ⅰ,C) 主题 阅读媒介
　　Is comprehension the same whether a person reads a text onscreen or on paper And are listening to and viewing content as effective as reading the written word when covering the same material The answers to both questions are often “no.” The reasons relate to a variety of factors, including reduced concentration, an entertainment mindset(心态) and a tendency to multitask while consuming digital content.
When reading texts of several hundred words or more, learning is generally more successful when it's on paper than onscreen. A large amount of research confirms this finding. The benefits of print reading particularly shine through when experimenters move from posing simple tasks—like identifying the main idea in a reading passage—to ones that require mental abstraction—such as drawing inferences from a text.
The differences between print and digital reading results are partly related to paper's physical properties. With paper, there is a literal laying on of hands, along with the visual geography of distinct pages. People often link their memory of what they've read to how far into the book it was or where it was on the page.
But equally important is the mental aspect. Reading researchers have proposed a theory called “shallowing hypothesis(假说).” According to this theory, people approach digital texts with a mindset suited to social media, which are often not so serious, and devote less mental effort than when they are reading print.
Audio(音频) and video can feel more engaging than text, and so university teachers increasingly turn to these technologies—say, assigning an online talk instead of an article by the same person. However, psychologists have demonstrated that when adults read news stories, they remember more of the content than if they listen to or view identical pieces.
Digital texts, audio and video all have educational roles, especially when providing resources not available in print. However, for maximizing learning where mental focus and reflection are called for, educators shouldn't assume all media are the same, even when they contain identical words.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
1. What does the underlined phrase “shine through” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Seem unlikely to last.　 B. Seem hard to explain.
C. Become ready to use.　 D. Become easy to notice.
2. What does the shallowing hypothesis assume
A. Readers treat digital texts lightly.　 B. Digital texts are simpler to understand.
C. People select digital texts randomly.　 D. Digital texts are suitable for social media.
3. Why are audio and video increasingly used by university teachers
A. They can hold students' attention.
B. They are more convenient to prepare.
C. They help develop advanced skills.
D. They are more informative than text.
4. What does the author imply in the last paragraph
A. Students should apply multiple learning techniques.
B. Teachers should produce their own teaching material.
C. Print texts cannot be entirely replaced in education.
D. Education outside the classroom cannot be ignored.
答案
1. D　2. A　3. A　4. C　
3.五年高考(2024浙江一考)主题 科技与学习
　　In the past few years, online learning has become a significant part of the university and college experience. 1.　　　 But are all online courses created equal How can you be sure that digital learning is right for you 2.　　　 We interviewed students and professors to get their advice about online courses.
The most obvious advantage of online learning is that you can study anywhere and anytime. 3.　　　 “I think a point that many people lose sight of is how easy it can be to fall behind schedule,” says graduate student Amanda Bindman. Before choosing to study online, consider whether you're a self-motivated learner and if the material seems interesting enough to keep you going.
The tip that comes up most often is simple: build online courses into your weekly schedule, just like what you would do with in-person courses. 4.　　　 He noted that his online students usually end up with lower grades. It is so easy to let an online course slide, but your grades will suffer as a result. Be sure to schedule set times to watch your lectures, read materials and contribute to online discussion boards.
5.　　　 A social connection is often a big part of learning. There are things you can do to ease this problem. Jessica Pink, an undergraduate student, suggests taking online courses with a friend, so you can motivate each other to stay on track. You can also find students on the class discussion board to organize a study group, or schedule in-person meetings with your professor to discuss course concepts.
A. But that doesn't mean there aren't deadlines.
B. Your motivation should be your main concern.
C. Do you know that online courses are also part of your education
D. Professor Alex Davidson teaches the same course in person and online.
E. The chief complaint about online courses is that they lack human interaction.
F. If you take an online course, what can you do to ensure the best possible grade
G. A survey found that 29 percent of college students registered for online courses.
答案
1. G　2. F　3. A　4. D　5. E　
组合练2　阅读(2)&完形
1.五年高考(2022新高考Ⅱ,B) 主题 科技发展
　　We journalists live in a new age of storytelling, with many new multimedia tools. Many young people don't even realize it's new. For them, it's just normal.
This hit home for me as I was sitting with my 2-year-old grandson on a sofa over the Spring Festival holiday. I had brought a children's book to read. It had simple words and colorful pictures—a perfect match for his age.
Picture this: my grandson sitting on my lap as I hold the book in front so he can see the pictures. As I read, he reaches out and pokes(戳) the page with his finger.
What's up with that He just likes the pictures, I thought. Then I turned the page and continued. He poked the page even harder. I nearly dropped the book. I was confused: Is there something wrong with this kid
Then I realized what was happening. He was actually a stranger to books. His father frequently amused the boy with a tablet computer which was loaded with colorful pictures that come alive when you poke them. He thought my storybook was like that.
Sorry, kid. This book is not part of your high-tech world. It's an outdated, lifeless thing. An antique. Like your grandfather. Well, I may be old, but I'm not hopelessly challenged, digitally speaking. I edit video and produce audio. I use mobile payment. I've even built websites.
There's one notable gap in my new-media experience, however: I've spent little time in front of a camera, since I have a face made for radio. But that didn't stop China Daily from asking me last week to share a personal story for a video project about the integration of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei province.
Anyway, grandpa is now an internet star—two minutes of fame! I promise not to let it go to my head. But I will make sure my 2-year-old grandson sees it on his tablet.
1. What do the underlined words “hit home for me” mean in paragraph 2
A. Provided shelter for me.　 B. Became very clear to me.
C. Took the pressure off me.　 D. Worked quite well on me.
2. Why did the kid poke the storybook
A. He took it for a tablet computer.　 B. He disliked the colorful pictures.
C. He was angry with his grandpa.　 D. He wanted to read it by himself.
3. What does the author think of himself
A. Socially ambitious.　 B. Physically attractive.
C. Financially independent.　 D. Digitally competent.
4. What can we learn about the author as a journalist
A. He lacks experience in his job.　 B. He seldom appears on television.
C. He manages a video department.　 D. He often interviews internet stars.
答案
1. B　2. A　3. D　4. B　
2.三年模拟(2026届浙江强基联盟联考,C) 主题 科技发展
　　As the global population continues to expand, traditional farming methods are struggling to provide enough food. However, an innovative agricultural company in Compton, Los Angeles, may have the solution. Their revolutionary farming system could transform food production, offering remarkable efficiency and sustainability.
It's far from the storybook picture of a farm—no mud, no boots, no hens pecking in the yard. Unlike conventional farms, this high-tech facility operates without soil, heavy machinery, or pesticides. Instead, it relies on automation and advanced plant science to maximize output.Using precisely calibrated (校准的) LED lighting and nutrient delivery systems, the facility produces up to 350 times more yields compared to traditional farms while using just 10% of the water—and it can be replicated (复制) almost anywhere.
The entire process—from planting seeds to packaging produce—is automated. From the moment a worker tips seeds into the sowing machine, robots take over. Nearly 80 plant scientists study best growing conditions for each plant, working with over 100 engineers who translate these findings into hardware and software solutions.
“Plants are really just little software programs,” explains one of the scientists. By studying plant DNA without changing it, scientists can program qualities like growth, flavor, and nutrition. For instance, exposing plants to blue light at specific growth cycles creates leaves with a satisfying crunch at harvest. The same principles can enhance antioxidant levels in vegetables by up to 40%. Since crops never contact soil, pesticides, or human hands, they require no washing—reducing both water waste and contamination risks.
One of the greatest threats to the natural world is habitat loss due to farmland expansion. If successful, farms like this could reduce deforestation while meeting food demands. Yet the high costs—including energy-intensive artificial lighting—may block global adoption, particularly in developing nations where infrastructure is limited.
Could this be the future of agriculture With its incredible efficiency, minimal environmental impact, and potential for worldwide replication, this high-tech farming model may soon become essential in feeding our growing world—if the challenges of scaling and affordability can be overcome.
1. What is the main feature of the innovative farming system
A. It demands water-free technology.　 B. It gets high yields with little input.
C. It is widely introduced in the world.　 D. It mixes old and new farming methods.
2. What is the scientists' major role in the process of the farming system
A. They are gene editors.　 B. They are machine operators.
C. They are system monitors.　 D. They are plant programmers.
3. What may limit the worldwide spread of this farming system
A. Low public acceptance.　 B. Great farmland loss.
C. Poor production facilities.　 D. High energy demands.
4. What is the author's attitude toward the future of agriculture
A. Optimistic.　B. Critical.　C. Indifferent.　D. Doubtful.
答案
1. B　2. D　3. D　4. A　
3.三年模拟(2026届山东青岛开学考) 主题 科技发展
　　I was a social media addict. I would constantly 　1　 the lives of my friends, which 　2　 me to post all the time, proving that I had a social life, too—and that was the problem.
So, I was wondering how to 　3　 social apps.
One day, I watched a video titled “I 　4　 Social Media with Micro-Journaling for One Year.” I immediately texted my friend Bridgette about my 　5　: try a year off social media. She responded: “Same here!” And we even made a bet that the loser would 　6　 the other person a sushi dinner, which was excellent 　7　 because we were both too stubborn (固执) to pay.
Thus began the “official” 　8　. At first, it was difficult to 　9　 the muscle memory of opening the apps. So every time I couldn't wait to open one and share my 　10　 thoughts, I would journal instead. Soon, I noticed some 　11　 in how I behaved. On one five-hour car ride with friends to New York, the only time I 　12　 my phone was to control the music. We sang along to classic rock instead of mass sharing online, which became a(n) 　13　 opportunity to enjoy the present.
So far, this period has been a nice 　14　 from online life. Bridgette and I are still in a competition over who will pay for sushi dinner, but I'm pretty 　15　 it won't be me.
1. A. keep records on　B. adapt to　 C. keep up with　 D. long for
2. A. guided　 B. pressured　 C. reminded　 D. taught
3. A. ban　 B. change　 C. update　 D. quit
4. A. compared　 B. mixed　 C. replaced　 D. associated
5. A. imagination　 B. request　 C. promise　 D. decision
6. A. show　 B. cook　 C. save　 D. owe
7. A. determination　 B. motivation　 C. arrangement　 D. innovation
8. A. chance　 B. routine　 C. challenge　 D. promotion
9. A. forget　 B. resist　 C. follow　 D. recognize
10. A. burning　 B. final　 C. inspiring　 D. logical
11. A. differences　 B. habits　 C. details　 D. features
12. A. charged　 B. unlocked　 C. shared　 D. answered
13. A. equal　 B. promising　 C. incredible　 D. potential
14. A. break　 B. lesson　 C. display　 D. reward
15. A. afraid　 B. lucky　 C. proud　 D. sure
答案
1. C　2. B　3. D　4. C　5. D　6. D　7. B　8. C　9. B　10. A　11. A　12. B　13. C　14. A　15. D　
组合练3　阅读(2)&语法填空
1.五年高考(2024新课标Ⅱ,C)主题 技术创新
　　We all know fresh is best when it comes to food. However, most produce at the store went through weeks of travel and covered hundreds of miles before reaching the table. While farmer's markets are a solid choice to reduce the journey, Babylon Micro-Farm (BMF) shortens it even more.
BMF is an indoor garden system. It can be set up for a family. Additionally, it could serve a larger audience such as a hospital, restaurant or school. The innovative design requires little effort to achieve a reliable weekly supply of fresh greens.
Specifically, it's a farm that relies on new technology. By connecting through the Cloud, BMF is remotely monitored. Also, there is a convenient app that provides growing data in real time. Because the system is automated, it significantly reduces the amount of water needed to grow plants. Rather than watering rows of soil, the system provides just the right amount to each plant. After harvest, users simply replace the plants with a new pre-seeded pod(容器) to get the next growth cycle started.
Moreover, having a system in the same building where it's eaten means zero emissions(排放) from transporting plants from soil to salad. In addition, there's no need for pesticides and other chemicals that pollute traditional farms and the surrounding environment.
BMF employees live out sustainability in their everyday lives. About half of them walk or bike to work. Inside the office, they encourage recycling and waste reduction by limiting garbage cans and avoiding single-use plastic. “We are passionate about reducing waste, carbon and chemicals in our environment,” said a BMF employee.
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
1. What can be learned about BMF from paragraph 1
A. It guarantees the variety of food.　 B. It requires day-to-day care.
C. It cuts the farm-to-table distance.　 D. It relies on farmer's markets.
2. What information does the convenient app offer
A. Real-time weather changes.　 B. Current condition of the plants.
C. Chemical pollutants in the soil.　 D. Availability of pre-seeded pods.
3. What can be concluded about BMF employees
A. They have a great passion for sports.
B. They are devoted to community service.
C. They are fond of sharing daily experiences.
D. They have a strong environmental awareness.
4. What does the text mainly talk about
A. BMF's major strengths.　 B. BMF's general management.
C. BMF's global influence.　 D. BMF's technical standards.
答案
1. C　2. B　3. D　4. A　
2.五年高考(2025浙江一考,D) 主题 科技发展
　　As new technologies take on increasingly humanlike qualities, there's been a push to make them genderless. “People are stereotyping (形成刻板印象) their gendered objects in very traditional ways,” says Ashley Martin, a Stanford associate professor of organizational behavior. Removing gender from the picture altogether seems like a simple way to fix this. Yet as Martin has found in her work, gender is one of the fundamental ways people form connections with objects, particularly those designed with human characteristics.
In her study, Martin asked participants to rate their attachment to male, female, and genderless versions of a digital voice assistant and a self-driving car known as “Miuu.” It was found that gender increased users' feelings of attachment to these devices and their interest in purchasing them. For example, participants said they would be less likely to buy a genderless voice assistant than versions with male or female voices.
While gendering a product may be good marketing, it may also strengthen outdated or harmful ideas about power and identity. The stereotypes commonly associated with men, such as competitiveness and dominance, are more valued than those associated with women. These qualities, in turn, are mapped onto products that have been assigned a gender.
Martin's study also found that creating a genderless object was difficult. For instance, if an object's name was meant to sound genderless, like Miuu, participants would still assign a gender to it—they would assume Miuu was a “he” or “she.”
Martin sees a silver lining, however: She believes that anthropomorphism(拟人化) “provides an opportunity to change stereotypes.” When women are put into positions of leadership like running companies, it reduces negative stereotypes about women. Similarly, anthropomorphized products could be created to take on stereotype-inconsistent roles—a male robot that assists with nursing or a female robot that helps do calculations, for instance.
1. What is the purpose of making new technologies genderless
A. To reduce stereotypes.　 B. To meet public demand.
C. To cut production costs.　 D. To encourage competition.
2. What were the participants probably asked to do in the study
A. Design a product.　 B. Respond to a survey.
C. Work as assistants.　 D. Take a language test.
3. Why is it difficult to create genderless objects
A. They cannot be mass-produced.　 B. Naming them is a challenging task.
C. People assume they are unreliable.　 D. Gender is rooted in people's mind.
4. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about
A. The quality of genderless products.　 B. The upside of gendering a product.
C. The meaning of anthropomorphism.　 D. The stereotypes of men and women.
答案
1. A　2. B　3. D　4. B　
3.三年模拟(2025广东汕头三模) 主题 科技发展
　　As temperatures rise throughout China, farmers have launched the spring plowing season, an essential part of the country's agricultural calendar. Spring plowing, known as chun geng in Chinese, 1.　　　　　　(set) the foundation for the year's grain production.
In the North China Plain, 2.　　　　　　 wheat is a major crop, farmers have been busy preparing the soil, carefully tested and certified by local agricultural stations, 3.　　　　　　 a good harvest. Meanwhile, in southern provinces, farmers are transplanting young plants into paddy fields(水田).
Recently, Chinese authorities have 4.　　　　　　(steady) promoted the development of new quality productive forces in agriculture, targeting smart agriculture as a technological breakthrough to enhance efficiency in farming. One good example is Henan's “Central-China Agricultural Valley” project, which 5.　　　　　　(equip) with monitoring stations and satellites. It constantly collects data related to grain growth 6.　　　　　　 sends it to an analytic system, providing timely 7.　　　　　　(guide) for farmers.
The Chinese are holding firmly onto 8.　　　　　　(they) rice bowls and behind this, agricultural technology is playing an increasingly important role. Technological contributions represented 9.　　　　　　 notable 60% of agricultural growth in 2023. Song Lili, a researcher with the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, told Xinhua. “With 10.　　　　　　(limit) farmland, innovation is vital to ensure stable grain production.”
答案
1. sets　2. where　3. for　4. steadily　5. is equipped　6. and　7. guidance　8. their　9. a　10. limited　
组合练4　阅读&七选五&应用文写作
1.五年高考(2023浙江一考,C) 主题 人工智能
　　A machine can now not only beat you at chess, it can also outperform you in debate. Last week, in a public debate in San Francisco, a software program called Project Debater beat its human opponents, including Noa Ovadia, Israel's former national debating champion.
Brilliant though it is, Project Debater has some weaknesses. It takes sentences from its library of documents and prebuilt arguments and strings them together. This can lead to the kinds of errors no human would make. Such wrinkles will no doubt be ironed out, yet they also point to a fundamental problem. As Kristian Hammond, professor of electrical engineering and computer science at Northwestern University, put it: “There's never a stage at which the system knows what it's talking about.”
What Hammond is referring to is the question of meaning, and meaning is central to what distinguishes the least intelligent of humans from the most intelligent of machines. A computer works with symbols. Its program specifies a set of rules to transform one string of symbols into another. But it does not specify what those symbols mean. Indeed, to a computer, meaning is irrelevant. Humans, in thinking, talking, reading and writing, also work with symbols. But for humans, meaning is everything. When we communicate, we communicate meaning. What matters is not just the outside of a string of symbols, but the inside too, not just how they are arranged but what they mean.
Meaning emerges through a process of social interaction, not of computation, interaction that shapes the content of the symbols in our heads. The rules that assign meaning lie not just inside our heads, but also outside, in society, in social memory, social conventions and social relations. It is this that distinguishes humans from machines. And that's why, however astonishing Project Debater may seem, the tradition that began with Socrates and Confucius will not end with artificial intelligence.
1. Why does the author mention Noa Ovadia in the first paragraph
A. To explain the use of a software program.
B. To show the cleverness of Project Debater.
C. To introduce the designer of Project Debater.
D. To emphasize the fairness of the competition.
2. What does the underlined word “wrinkles” in paragraph 2 refer to
A. Arguments.　 B. Doubts.
C. Errors.　 D. Differences.
3. What is Project Debater unable to do according to Hammond
A. Create rules.　 B. Comprehend meaning.
C. Talk fluently.　 D. Identify difficult words.
4. What can we learn from the last paragraph
A. Social interaction is key to understanding symbols.
B. The human brain has potential yet to be developed.
C. Ancient philosophers set good examples for debaters.
D. Artificial intelligence ensures humans a bright future.
答案
1. B　2. C　3. B　4. A　
2.三年模拟(2025山东青岛三模) 主题 科技发展
　　Science is rapidly pushing frontiers in an era where imagination seems the only limit. But when no real limits exist, we risk crossing lines that shouldn't be crossed. 1.　　　 Mary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein warns of what happens when science ignores its natural boundaries.
In the story, Victor Frankenstein creates a monster (怪物) from old body parts. As it comes to life, he panics and abandons it. Desperate for connection, the creature approaches society—only to meet with rejection and violence. 2.　　　 What unfolds is the disastrous tale of the death of everyone Frankenstein cared for.
3.　　　 They realize it is mistreated, and has feelings just like humans. Its multiple layers of emotion—the desire to fit in with society, the resulting anger and his sense of regret—arguably make the monster himself more human than Frankenstein.
Over two centuries later, Shelley's novel remains profoundly relevant as a warning tale about unchecked ambition and its ethical (道德的) consequences. 4.　　　 This is also stressed by US historian of science Megan Halpern, who notes that the monster became dangerous only after its creator abandoned it. 5.　　　 To create an AI robot might not be a crime of innovation, but to do so without taking the responsibility for actively seeking ethical ways to use the robot might be.
Though a frightening tale of horror and destruction, Frankenstein encourages readers to look beyond the surface. After all, how does one actually classify a monster
A. Therefore, it answers with cruelty.
B. She warns that there might be a similar risk.
C. But many readers feel sympathy for the creature.
D. However, it eventually finds peace when left alone.
E. This tension between progress and responsibility isn't new.
F. Such breakthroughs remind readers of humanity's potential.
G. She questions whether progress always results in a positive outcome.
答案
1. E　2. A　3. C　4. G　5. B　
3.三年模拟(2026届江苏无锡三校联考)
　　　说明介绍假定你是李华,在社交媒体上看到有外国网友对中国教育创新很感兴趣,请你发布一篇英文帖子介绍你校的智慧课堂,内容包括:
1. 具体举措;
2. 你的看法。
注意:写作词数应为80个左右。
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One possible version:
Hi friends!
I'm Li Hua, a Chinese high school student. Noticing your curiosity about the innovation in Chinese education, I'd love to introduce the smart classroom in my school.
Firstly, we use interactive whiteboards and tablets—teachers show vivid videos or 3D models on the boards, turning tough subjects like physics into something fun. Besides, we have an online platform: we answer quizzes in real time, and groups collaborate on projects there easily. The system even analyzes our mistakes and gives personalized exercise suggestions.
I think smart classrooms are a game-changer! They make us active learners instead of passive listeners, and save time for targeted practice. It's