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Imagine a really smart computer brain! That’s basically what AI (人工智能), or Artificial Intelligence, is. It’s like teaching computers to think and learn, just like we do!
A long, long time ago, AI was just a dream in some scientists’ heads. They imagined machines that could play games, solve problems, and even talk! Early AI was very simple—like computers that could only play chess.
As years went by, AI got better. Today, AI is everywhere! Have you ever seen a voice helper, like Xiaodu or Siri That’s AI. It can recognize (识别) your voice and answer your questions. AI is also used in cars to help them drive by themselves and in games to make characters (角色) smarter. It can even help doctors find illnesses faster!
The future of AI is even more exciting. Scientists are working to make AI even smarter and safer. In the future, AI might help us solve big problems, like finding medicines for illnesses or protecting Earth from pollution. There might even be robots that work alongside humans, helping to take care of difficult tasks.
However, we also need to be careful. AI should be used in ways that help people and make the world a better place. That’s why many scientists are thinking hard about rules for using AI wisely. AI is like a tool—it’s amazing, but we need to use it the right way.
It’s a really exciting time for AI, and who knows what amazing things it will do next So keep learning and keep exploring—you might even become an AI expert (专家) one day!
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1．How are AI computers different from the common ones, according to paragraph 1
A．AI computers are much faster.
B．AI computers can think and learn.
C．AI computers are much smaller.
D．AI computers can play games against people.
2．How does the writer develop his idea in paragraph 3
A．By telling funny stories about AI. B．By listing fun facts about AI.
C．By giving examples of AI in daily life. D．By explaining computer programming.
3．What’s the main idea of paragraph 4
A．What will AI do in the future. B．Why is AI so important.
C．How will AI help doctors. D．When will AI take the place of humans.
4．What are many scientists working on now
A．Creating faster computers. B．Making rules for safer use of AI.
C．Teaching AI to recognize voices. D．Building robots that can do housework.
5．What is the purpose of this text
A．To teach how to use AI tools. B．To introduce AI and its possible future.
C．To warn people about AI dangers. D．To encourage people to become AI experts.
B
Recently, a college research team led by Professor Wang Dongbo from Jiangsu Province created China’s first large language model (LLM). This new technology aims to help people learn more about ancient Chinese classics.
The LLM is named after Xun Zi, a pioneer in linguistic theory (语言学理论) during the late Warring States Period. The model has a big collection of ancient Chinese books and documents, including the well known Siku Quanshu. With over 2 billion Chinese characters and words, it is a powerful tool for studying and protecting traditional Chinese culture.
Researching traditional Chinese classics can be challenging.____▲__One of its main uses is to help translate ancient texts into modern Chinese. In this way, researchers can quickly get the main ideas of the ancient Chinese classics. The model can also identify important information such as the names of people, events, and places mentioned in the texts. This makes it easier and faster to organize information.
The LLM has been posted on websites and users can download and use it for free. For the past ten years, Wang’s research team has been focusing on changing ancient books and texts into digital (数字的) form. “LLM was trained to use big data (数据) from ancient Chinese classics, which can be found for free on the Internet. Although we had put great effort, hard work and money into it, we still decided to share it for free.We hope this decision encourages more people to study and pay attention to ancient Chinese classics.” Wang said.
6．The LLM is ________.
A．an ancient book about Xun Zi
B．a collection of ancient Chinese books
C．a tool for studying and protecting ancient Chinese classics
7．Which sentence can be put in __▲__？
A．That is how the model works.
B．That is when the idea came to mind.
C．That is why the model was developed.
8．Which of the following best explains the underlined word “identify” in Paragraph 3
A．To make sure that sb./sth. is not harmed. B．To find or discover sb./sth. C．To make sb./sth. perfect.
9．What would be the best title for the text
A．Ways of Protecting Traditional Chinese Culture
B．Challenges of Studying Ancient Chinese Classics
C．China’s First Large Language Model
C
As the saying goes, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” 10
Learners who use pictures to learn new words are more likely to remember those words than learners who do not use pictures. This is because pictures provide a context for the word, making it easier for learners to remember the meaning. For example, if you are learning the word “apple”, seeing a picture of an apple alongside the word will help you remember the word more easily than simply reading the definition in a dictionary.
11 For instance, a picture of a person holding an umbrella while walking in the rain can help learners understand the difference between “in the rain” and “under an umbrella”. A picture of a person walking can help learners understand the difference between the present progressive tense and the simple present tense.
Pictures can teach culture as well. Photos of festivals, food, or daily life in other countries help learners understand meanings behind phrases. 12 Charts with colors and symbols can make grammar rules easier to learn compared to long textbook explanations.
Language apps now use pictures in clever ways. 13 Even tricky words like “under” or “between” become clear when shown with simple drawings.
Most importantly, pictures make learning fun. Comics, movie scenes, or travel photos create excitement about the language. 14 This keeps students motivated (积极的) to keep studying.
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A．Pictures can also help learners understand more difficult grammar concepts (概念).
B．Teachers who often use picture stories say students talk more actively in class.
C．A picture of people bowing in Japan explains respect better than a dictionary explanation.
D．Studies have shown that this is particularly true when it comes to language learning.
E．Matching games where users pair words with images improve memory by 40%.
D
Do you know AI (人工智能) has already been part of your life There are all kinds of examples, like asking your smart speaker about the weather, getting the newest movie information on your phone, or using the face check at school gates. AI works like a super-fast problem solver.
AI is changing our world in fantastic ways. As Dr. Wang from Beijing University says, “AI is like a smart helper that makes many tasks easier.”
In medical care, AI helps doctors find illnesses faster and more accurately (准确地). For example, in Beijing Children’s Hospital, AI robots help guide visitors to different places, tell doctors to wash hands and study over 1,000 medical reports daily. These robots can also save nurses 2 hours every day.
In education, AI can create personal study plans for students. Many schools now use AI learning apps. At Guangzhou No.5 Middle School, AI homework helpers check math answers at once. AI can even make ancient China come alive in history lessons.
While AI helps us in many ways, we need to use it carefully. Here are three important things to remember. First, safety comes first. And it also should be fair to everyone while using it. What’s more, we need to learn about AI to fit in the new learning environment.
The future will be better if people use AI in the right way. That’s why China has made special rules for AI development.
15．Why does the author give examples of AI in Paragraph 1
A．To raise a question about AI development.
B．To show AI has already been part of our life.
C．To tell us AI is a super-fast problem maker.
16．How does AI work in medical care
A．It guides visitors to different places.
B．It helps doctors find more patients quickly.
C．It tells nurses to hand out medical reports every day.
17．What can AI do in education according to Paragraph 4
A．Finish homework instead of students.
B．Create personal study plans for students.
C．Help teachers check history answers at once.
18．What can be the best title for the text
A．The Dangers of AI Technology
B．How to Build Your Own AI Robot
C．AI—a Useful but Careful Development
E
Covering 14 million square kilometers, Antarctica is Earth’s fifth-largest continent, nearly double the size of Australia. Antarctica is the coldest, driest, and windiest continent on Earth. It is at the South Pole and is almost completely covered in ice. The ice is so thick that it holds about 70% of the world’s fresh water. The temperature in Antarctica can drop to -89.2℃, which is the coldest temperature ever recorded. Despite (尽管) the harsh conditions, Antarctica is home to many animals, such as penguins, seals and whales.
Since the International Geophysical Year (1957–1958), Antarctica has changed into a global science laboratory. Many countries, including China, have research stations there. Scientists study the ice, weather, and animals to learn more about our planet. In 1959, 12 countries signed the Antarctic Treaty, which protects the continent and allows only peaceful activities like science and exploration. China officially acceded to the Antarctic Treaty in 1983.
China, as a key treaty member, has significantly advanced polar research. Its first station, Great Wall Station (1985), marked China’s formal entry into Antarctic exploration. Subsequent bases like Zhongshan (1989), Kunlun (2009 on the highest ice dome), and Taishan (2014) support year-round studies. Chinese teams have achieved milestones such as drilling (钻探) 800-meter ice cores to study 150, 000-year climate cycles and launching (下水) the icebreaker Xuelong 2 in 2020, which navigates (导航) pack ice to map seafloor geology.
Climate change increases Antarctica’s global importance. The West Antarctic Ice Sheet alone holds enough ice to raise sea levels by 3 meters if melted. As the Earth’s climate changes, Antarctica’s ice is melting. This could cause sea levels to rise and affect people everywhere. That’s why studying Antarctica is so important for our future.
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19．What does the underlined word “harsh” mean in the first paragraph
A．Very comfortable. B．Quite important.
C．Quite beautiful. D．Very difficult.
20．Which activity is NOT allowed in Antarctica
A．Scientific research. B．Military (军事) operations.
C．Animal studies. D．Climate research.
21．How does the author develop the third paragraph
A．By listing achievements in time order. B．By comparing Chinese and Western research.
C．By explaining problems and solutions. D．By describing geographical features.
22．Why is studying Antarctica important
A．To find new animals. B．To build more research stations.
C．To understand climate change. D．To protect penguins.
23．Which title best summarizes the article
A．Useful Animals of Antarctica. B．The Importance of Antarctica.
C．The History of the Antarctic Treaty. D．How to Visit Great Antarctica.
F
Mia, a shy thirteen-year-old girl, was afraid of heights and seldom went to tall places. One day, she saw a poster about a climbing event on the school noticeboard. The event was held for charity and it asked students to climb a 10-meter wall and ring a bell at the top. Organizers would donate (捐赠) money based on how many students finished. Mia’s classmates asked her to join, hoping she could face her fear. Mia was nervous but decided to try because she wanted to help others.
During practice, the artificial rock wall seemed to touch the sky. Mia’s turn came, and she climbed well until reaching the marker at 5 meters. Suddenly, she noticed how small her friends looked below. Mia stopped. Her hands were wet, and her legs shook. Her best friend Jake called from below, “Look at the next step, not the ground!” But Mia was too scared and climbed down. Some classmates looked at her doubtfully, which made her feel worse. That night, Jake gave her a small mountain keychain and said, “Being brave doesn’t mean you’re not scared. It means you keep going even when you're afraid.” Mia held the keychain and felt a little better.
On the day of the event, Mia took a deep breath and started climbing. The wind blew her hair, and the crowd cheered loudly. At 8 meters, she felt scared again. She almost wanted to give up, but then she saw lake holding up the keychain. Remembering his words, she took the next step. She focused only on moving up, one step at a time. When she rang the bell, tears filled her eyes, but she smiled. She didn’t win a prize, but the crowd's applause made her feel proud. As she looked down, she realized she had beaten her fear.
After the event, Mia put the keychain on her bag to remind herself of her courage. She learned that acing fears could make her stronger. “Want to try climbing again ” Jake asked one day. Mia smiled, peeling an orange. “Maybe just a small one first.” At that moment, Mia didn’t feel nervous about the word “height” any more.
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24．Why did Mia join the climbing event
A．To win a prize. B．To help others.
C．To ring the bell. D．To face the fear.
25．What was Mia’s biggest challenge in the story
A．Advising other students to donate. B．Beating her fear of heights.
C．Competing against skilled climbers. D．Designing a training schedule.
26．The underlined word “It” refers to“_______”.
A．Being brave B．Being scared
C．Being active D．Being doubtful
27．How did Mia feel after ringing the bell
A．Sad about not winning. B．Angry with the crowd.
C．Proud and satisfied. D．Disappointed about her speed.
28．What is the main lesson of the story
A．Friends can solve all problems. B．Climbing is an educational sport.
C．Facing fears makes you stronger. D．Competitions require strict training.
G
A well-known writer Qiong Yao passed away in New Taipei City, Taiwan on December 4, 2024 at the age of 86. Qiong Yao is considered the most popular romance writer in the Chinese-speaking world. Her novels have been made into more than 100 films and TV shows. With a beautiful and expressive style, she wrote complex and moving stories that showed her dreams and strong love. These stories have attracted Chinese-speaking audiences for many years.
Qiong Yao, born in Chengdu, Sichuan in 1938, was originally named Chen Zhe. She grew up in a family full of artistic atmosphere. This family background has had a great influence on her, cultivating her rich imagination and delicate emotions. In 1942, during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, her family moved around a lot. Young Qiong Yao saw many bad things and difficulties, which she later wrote about in her works. In 1949, her family moved to Taiwan.
Qiong Yao started writing at the age of 9 in Shanghai. She became famous when her first novel “Outside the Window” 《窗外》was published in 1963. By October 2019, when she finished her last work “Plum Blossom Hero’s Dream” 《梅花英雄梦》, she had written 67 works, including novels, autobiographies, and essay collections. Besides her writings, films and TV dramas made from her novels expanded her influence. Her novel “How Many Times the Sun Sets” 《几度夕阳红》was made into a popular TV drama in 1985. This started the “Qiong Yao romance era”. These works including “My Fair Princess” 《还珠格格)》 “Misty Rain” 《烟雨蒙蒙》won the hearts of readers, which became a shared memory for several generations.
After visiting relatives on the mainland in 1989 and traveling to places like Beijing, Hubei Province, Sichuan Province, and Yunnan Province, Qiong Yao wrote a book about her experiences called “The Nostalgia that Cannot Be Cut Off”. Her efforts led to cross-Strait cooperation in making popular TV series like “Mute Wife”, “Wanjun”, and “Three Flowers”.
Love was always a main theme in her writing. She emphasized the pursuit of freedom, deep reflection on (反思) life, and respect for life in her characters. Her cultural contribution is important. Her works, deeply rooted in Chinese culture, have had a great influence on Chinese and global Chinese communities. Although her passing marks the end of an era, but her stories will continue to inspire and be cherished for generations to come.
29．What was the name of Qiong Yao’s first novel
A．“My Fair Princess”. B．“How Many Times the Sun Sets”.
C．“Outside the Window”. D．“Misty Rain”.
30．How many Qiong Yao’s works are mentioned in this text
A．Six. B．Seven. C．Eight. D．Nine.
31．Which of the following statements is incorrect
A．Qiong Yao’s works were both popular in Taiwan and Mainland.
B．Qiong Yao’s family background had little influence on her writing.
C．Qiong Yao’s efforts have contributed to cross-Strait culture cooperation.
D．The first TV drama adapted from Qiong Yao’s novel was How Many Times the Sun Sets
32．From the passage, we can know that ______
A．Qiong Yao stopped writing after 1985.
B．Qiong Yao cared about love and life in her works.
C．Qiong Yao’s last work was The Nostalgia that Cannot Be Cut Off.
D．Qiong Yao lived an unhappy life throughout her life.
33．What is the main idea of this passage
A．The introduction of Qiong Yao’s life and her works.
B．The influence of Qiong Yao’s works.
C．The process of Qiong Yao’s writing.
D．The reasons why Qiong Yao’s works are popular.
H
John J. Fitz Gerald, born in 1893, was a horse-racing (赛马) writer for a newspaper in New York in the 1920s and was the first to popularize the name “the Big Apple”. One day Fitz Gerald heard two stablemen (养马人) use the name “the Big Apple” when talking about the New York City racecourses (赛马场). Fitz Gerald loved the name so much that he named his racing column (赛马专栏)”Around the Big Apple”. Later many jazz musicians began calling the city “the Big Apple” to mean that New York was the jazz capital of the world. Soon the name became synonymous with the New York City.
In the early 1970s the city had many problems. The number of visitors was falling. So the government of the New York City decided to call the city “the Big Apple”, inviting visitors to “take a bite out of the apple”.
34．What did the name “the Big Apple” first mean
A．A racing column. B．The New York City racecourses.
C．A newspaper in New York. D．The New York City.
35．Who first made the name “the Big Apple” popular
A．Two stablemen. B．John J. Fitz Gerald.
C．Jazz musicians. D．The government of the New York City.
36．What’s the meaning of the underlined word “synonymous” in paragraph 1
A．流行的 B．熟悉的 C．同义的 D．反义的
37．The government called the city “the Big Apple” in order to _______.
A．tell people the history of the city B．get more visitors to watch horse races
C．make the jazz musicians more popular D．invite more tourists to visit the city
38．What’s the passage mainly about
A．Why New York is called “the Big Apple”. B．How to visit New York.
C．What to see and do in New York. D．How New York became popular.
I
The 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin is important in the development of winter sports in China and marks China’s important step in becoming a global sports powerhouse. 39
For example, the playground has two sound systems, which help decrease echoes. At the Training Base, new technology like 3D and 5G system has been used.
40 It greatly improves the working speed and accuracy (准确性) of the judges. These changes improve competition and sports operations.
During the opening ceremony, the powerful ice-harvesting chant showed Harbin’s rich culture. The first block of ice cut from the Songhua River also meant the beginning of the New Year and good wishes for the future. The paper-cutting and ice lanterns offered Chinese wisdom and warmth to Asia through living traditions. 41
A number of athletes have joined in the Harbin winter games. 42 Saudi Arabia, who will host the 10th Asian Winter Games in 2029, is using this opportunity to gain knowledge about hosting winter sports. This marks China’s becoming a leader in the winter sports in Asia.
As Chinese athletes win many medals at the Asian Winter Games, their successes attract greater public interest in winter sports. 43 It shows China’s development of competitive sports and public health. China is making efforts to build a healthy and active society.
A．In fact, countries with no snow have also sent teams.
B．The importance of the games is far beyond medals.
C．The mix of tradition and modernity showed China’s confidence.
D．It shows China’s many great achievements in hosting world-class events.
E．Also, China’s self-developed equipment (设备) records every detail of the competition.
J
“Your brain isn’t working!” Tom’s boss shouted at him. “Go get a new one!” Tom felt terrible. On his way home, he came across an advertisement for updating brains on the street.
The ad said, “Get a better brain and lead a more successful life.” At the bottom of it read the address of the doctor’s clinic (诊所).
Tom went to the clinic the next day. “Please explain your advertisement to me,” he said.
“Very well,” the doctor answered. “Have you heard of heart transplants (移植) ”
“Yes,” Tom said. “A heart transplant is when you take a heart from one person and put it into the body of another.”
“That is correct,” the doctor said. “Well, I do brain transplants. Now…” he pointed to a price list. “…we have several brains here. You can have a worker’s brain for $5,000.”
Tom shook his head.
“What about a university professor’s (教授的) brain You can have one of those for $20,000,” the doctor said.
“This was interesting,” Tom thought, but he wanted more information.
“Is that the most expensive brain ” he asked.
“No. You can have a judge’s brain for $50,000,” the doctor told him.
“That sounds very interesting,” Tom said. “Is that the most expensive brain ”
The doctor shook his head. “Oh no,” he said. “The most expensive brain is a boss’s. That will cost you $100,000.”
Tom was surprised. “Why is a boss’s brain so expensive ” he asked.
“Because it’s never been used,” the doctor said. “It’s as good as a new one.”
44．Tom felt terrible because his boss thought Tom was ________.
A．ill B．new C．poor D．stupid
45．How much is a professor’s brain according to the doctor
A．$5,000. B．$20,000. C．$50,000. D．$100,000.
46．According to the passage, how did Tom feel about the prices of different brains
A．Nervous. B．Angry. C．Interested. D．Disappointed.
47．What is the correct order of events
a. Tom saw the advertisement. b. The boss shouted at Tom.
c. Tom visited the doctor’s clinic. d. The doctor explained brain transplants.
A．b-a-c-d B．a-b-c-d C．b-c-a-d D．a-c-b-d
48．From the end of the story, we know that Tom’s boss ______.
A．is in bad health B．is experienced C．is knowledgeable D．hardly uses his brain
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1．B 2．C 3．A 4．B 5．B
6．C 7．C 8．B 9．C
10．D 11．A 12．C 13．E 14．B
15．B 16．A 17．B 18．C
19．D 20．B 21．A 22．C 23．B
24．B 25．B 26．A 27．C 28．C
29．C 30．D 31．B 32．B 33．A
34．B 35．B 36．C 37．D 38．A
39．D 40．E 41．C 42．A 43．B
44．D 45．B 46．C 47．A 48．D
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