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03 科学技术

01

China has become the world’s largest producer and market of EVs (电车). According to a report, 9.58 million Chinese-made EVs were produced and 9.49 million were sold in 2023. Among the total sales, 1.2 million EVs were exported (出口).

The Chinese government has been encouraging EVs as part of its effort for green, high-quality development. As a result, China’s EV industry develops very quickly. At Auto (汽车) China 2004, BYD was the only company showing EVs there. At Auto China 2024, there were 278 different EV models on show, including BYD, SAIC, Geely, Li Auto, Nio, Xpeng and other brands (品牌).

China’s EV industry is now facing both challenges and chances. It’s reported that 71% of EV brands cut prices in 2023. EV makers without the ability of innovation (创新) will face growing risks. In order to be both green and smart, Chinese EV makers are trying hard to improve technologies like battery qualities and AI support. At the same time, the government is adding even more charging points (充电站). On the other hand, more Chinese people are aware of the environmental problems. It is encouraging more buyers to choose EVs.

EVs are the way of the future. In an ideal world, everyone benefits from innovation and green transport. Some might get there sooner than others, and will gain greater rewards. It is very likely that China will hold the lead.

1．How many Chinese-made EVs were sold in China in 2023?

A．8.38 million.     B．9.49 million.          C．9.58 million.           D．8.29 million.

2．What is the purpose of Paragraph 2?

A．To introduce different EV brands in China.     B．To give some information about Auto China.

C．To show the development of China’s EV industry.   D．To advise people to buy Chinese-made EVs.

3．EV makers can most probably reduce growing risks by ______.

A．improving innovation ability                  B．winning the government’s support

C．adding more charging points                  D．dealing with environmental problems

4．What’s the writer’s attitude (态度) towards the future of China’s EV industry?

A．Uncertain.         B．Hopeful.                C．Doubtful.               D．Worried.

02

（2024·湖北武汉·中考真题）You may have a house robot that can do housework for you. But is it so smart? Meet Laura, a robot in the National Library in Madrid, Spain, copying out the old books and writings in its collection. See Aurora, a headless dog-sized robot used to keep birds and other animals away at an Alaskan airport. Watch another 1.8 meter-tall legless robot called EveR6, waving its arms to guide musicians through a performance.

Those robots above require artificial intelligence (AI) (人工智能). AI is a computer system (系统) that can understand languages, make decisions and solve problems. AI can be taught skills using a process called machine learning. Humans give AI information such as books, photos or videos to train it. The more information it studies, the better it can do its job.

________. For example, when you watch TV, AI is watching you. It’ll know what your favorite is and suggest similar ones. In hospitals, AI is very good at suggesting treatments and can even invent new medicines. To cut down food waste, some schools introduce online systems for the students to choose meals ahead of time. In cities, AI is used to watch out for cars that make black smoke. It works together with the police and transportation teams to stop them and keep the air clean. AI can help us fight climate (气候) change by finding clever ways to reduce energy use.

Some people worry that AI will take away a large number of jobs and also fear that AI could develop out of our control and bring danger to humans. However, AI is expected to be a more powerful production tool that will help humans achieve more in less time. It is believed that the flying car will be made to offer an easier way out of the morning traffic jam (交通堵塞). Humans imagine AI might even find a way to solve the problems of our energy needs completely. Anyway, there is still a long journey for humans and AI.

5．In which pictures can we see Aurora and EveR6?

A．a, c                   B．b, d                       C．b, c                        D．a, d

6．What BIG question does paragraph 2 answer?

A．What is AI?                                          B．Why are AI robots made?

C．Where is AI used?                                 D．How many AI robots are mentioned?

7．Which of the following can be put in ________?

A．AI will be developed rapidly                  B．Humans depend too much on AI

C．Humans wonder if AI could think           D．AI has become part of daily life

8．In the future, AI is expected to be able to ________.

A．suggest TV programs                            B．cut down food waste

C．invent new medicines                            D．help produce enough energy

9．What would the author write about after the last paragraph?

A．The end of AI.                                      B．The history of AI.

C．The way to get along with AI.                D．The skill of making AI robots.

03

In a heartwarming story, Mr. Sun from Fushun, Liaoning province, made a video using AI technology to make his grandma happy. He used a special computer technology to make himself look and sound like his dad, who had been dead. It took him almost half a month to finish it. Then he sent the video to his 91-year-old grandma. Sun had lots of feelings while making the video. He felt a lot of sadness thinking about his dad and how much he missed him.

Sun’s dad died in 2023 because of a serious disease. Sun’s grandma didn’t know about it because her family worried it would make her too sad. They told her that her son was still in hospital far away. However, the grandma missed her son a lot and wanted to talk to him.

Sun got a creative idea from movies. He decided to use a computer program to make a video where he looked like his dad. He even had his hair cut to look more like his dad. With the computer program, he changed his face into his father’s in the video and said, “Mom, it’s Jihai, your son. I’m doing well in Beijing.” The video wasn’t very clear, but the grandma believed it was really her son.

In fact, Sun made the video to help himself say goodbye to his dad as well and to start a new page in his life. Although it’s hard, Sun wants to be strong like his dad and take care of his family. Now, Sun is taking care of his grandma like his dad would have.

10．What did Mr. Sun use to make the video?

A．Some stories.    B．AI technology.        C．Some movies.         D．His family photos.

11．How long did Mr. Sun spend making the video?

A．Half an hour.    B．Two days.               C．Almost a week.       D．Almost half a month.

12．Why did Sun’s grandma know nothing about her son’s death?

A．Because she was too old to remember her son.

B．Because her family wanted her to start a new page.

C．Because she was very busy looking after her family.

D．Because her family worried it would bring her much sadness.

13．What’s Sun’s possible opinion about AI technology?

A．It’s helpful.      B．It’s terrible.            C．It’s worrying.          D．It’s unknown.

14．Which can be the best title for the passage?

A．The Importance of AI                          B．Mother’s Great Love

C．A Heartwarming Story                         D．Ways of Saying Goodbye

04

What will the world of tomorrow be like? Many people today believe that technology is going to help solve some problems we have today. New technology may solve old problems, and it may also create new ones. No technology is perfect. Each has advantages and disadvantages. Here are three examples.

When we dream about the future, many of us think that we will be able to fly to the sky in our own flying cars. We could fly at 480 km per hour, avoiding traffic lights and busy roads. However, if too many flying cars are in the air, there will be trouble with traffic control.

3D printing is another new technology for the future. 3D printers are already used to make life-size models of car parts (部件), and man-made body parts, like ears. As we move into the future, 3D printing will change the way we make things and the way we treat sick people. The disadvantage is that such a machine is very expensive.

Finally, people are trying to make a robot suit (套装). This is an electronic suit. It allows people to lift heavy things and walk a long way. It might help people walk again after an illness or an accident. However, one disadvantage at the moment is the cost.

It is easy to imagine a future. We will be able to fly to work, print out a new pair of shoes or lift a car above our heads. Although there are some problems to solve, we can certainly dream of a world. In this world, technology makes people’s life easier and safer, and it can solve some of the most difficult problems we have today.

15．How does the writer start the passage?

A．By asking a question.                           B．By giving a report.

C．By giving advice.                                D．By telling a story.

16．Which one of the following is NOT true?

A．If too many flying cars are in the air, there will be problems with traffic control.

B．3D printing won’t change the way we make things.

C．A robot suit costs too much at the moment.

D．Technology can solve some of the most difficult problems we have today.

17．What might the robot suit help people do after an illness or an accident?

A．It might help people fly to the sky.        B．It might help people make models.

C．It might help people walk again.           D．It might help people save money.

18．What would be the best structure (结构) of this passage?

19．What is the theme (主题) of the passage?

A．Traffic.            B．Machines.               C．Clothes.                  D．Technology.

05

根据以上内容，选择正确答案。

20．How many technologies are mentioned in the passage?

A．One.                B．Two.                      C．Three.                    D．Four.

21．How do students feel with lighter schoolbags?

A．Worried.          B．Relaxed.                 C．Bored.                    D．Surprised.

22．Who can help students with their studies according to the passage?

A．The robot teachers.                              B．The parents.

C．The workers.                                       D．The friends.

23．Which is the best choice if you want to walk to school faster?

A．Flying aids.      B．Clothes.                 C．E-skates.                D．Schoolbags.

24．Where does the passage probably come from?

A．A travel magazine.                               B．A movie magazine.

C．A technology magazine.                       D．A music magazine.

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请阅读下面语篇，从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出一个最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

25．How long will it take to travel from Beijing to Shanghai by CR450?

A．1.7 hours.                    B．About 2.5 hours.                C．At least 4.5 hours.

26．What is the advantage of the CR450?

A．Fast and safe.               B．Light and small.                 C．Warm and bright.

27．Why does the world pay attention to the AG60E?

A．It is self-developed by China.

B．It can be used in many fields.

C．It’s environmentally friendly.

28．What do the CR450 and the AG60E have in common?

A．Their noise level is low.

B．They have been widely used.

C．They can hold many passengers.

29．What does the poster want to show us?

A．Chinese people’s wish for green travel.

B．The ways to cut down pollution in China.

C．Great achievements of China’s technology.

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①More than 100,000 people cheered at the breathtaking moment when 3,000 drones flew over Chaotianmen on the Chinese New Year Eve. The 15-minute drone show had 300 million views online.

②In fact, drones are easy to operate. People send orders to the control system. Rotors push against the air to make the drone rise or stay in the air. By changing the angle (角度) and the speed of different rotors, the drone flies in all directions.

③Drones can complete difficult and special tasks in a timely and effective way.

④After an earthquake, drones can fly over blocked roads to find people or record any possible danger. Reaching the mountain village by road may take several hours, but drones provide information in just a few minutes.

⑤For weak wildlife populations, drones can show where poachers are hiding and if they are carrying guns. At night, drones with infrared (红外线的) cameras can easily find them in the dark.

⑥Drones also provide convenience for the public. For example, at a sports event, drones are used to give a view from above or help coaches see how their players are doing.

⑦In a word, drones have been widely used in emergency (紧急情况), environmental protection, farming, transportation and others, with more fields on the way.

⑧As drones are cheaper, more practical and less dangerous than planes or helicopters, drone flight activities have become the important driving force for the growth of low-altitude economy (低空经济). Besides well-known leaders like DJI, more pioneering companies have appeared. At the end of last year, there were nearly 1.27 million registered (注册的) drones across the country. The drone industry is believed to be full of chances and possibilities.

30．What’s the purpose in writing Paragraph 1?

A．To provide the background.                  B．To lead into the subject.

C．To compare differences.                       D．To introduce a festival.

31．What does the underlined word “poachers” in Paragraph 5 mean?

A．非法捕猎者                                        B．动物保护者

C．无人机驾驶员                                    D．野生动物管理员

32．Which of the following shows the structure of this passage?

33．What will the writer probably discuss after the last paragraph?

A．The history of the drone industry.          B．The advantages of drones.

C．The future of the drone industry.           D．The standards of drones.

08

The first “Luoyang Virtual Reality (虚拟现实) Project” has ever become a hit since it opened to public, attracting many drama fans and digital technology lovers. The project makes it possible to bring us back to the ancient Luoyang by using VR technology.

The project was set in a theater which covers about 300 square meters in Shanghai. It created a highly realistic environment using VR technology, Inside-out Tracking technology and other technologies to set up different props, such as horses, ships, and tools.

Users can have a “time travel” experience with an exciting 60-minute VR-powered journey, traveling back to 1,300 years ago to “visit” the ancient city of Luoyang. Inside the theater, they can not only play roles in the drama, but also choose costumes and take photos according to their interests.

The application (应用) of VR technology allows tourists to walk in the theater and experience the ancient life of Luoyang, and feel the charm (魅力) of traditional Chinese culture.

This project successfully creates a new way to spread Chinese culture through using VR technology. What’s more, it brings modern technology into our daily lives and creates an all-immersive (拟真的) experience.

34．Where was the project set in?

A．A theater of Luoyang.                          B．A 3000 square-meter theater.

C．A thearter of Shanghai.                        D．A traditional theater.

35．What does the underlined word “props” most probably mean in Paragraph 2?

A．道具                B．空间                      C．剧情                      D．成就

36．What can people do in the theater according to the text?

①They can take photos.

②They can play roles in the drama.

③They can choose costumes that they like.

④They can make films about the ancient life of Luoyang.

A．①③④            B．①②③                  C．②③④                   D．①②④

37．What is the correct structure of the text? (①=Paragraph 1)

A． B．   C．           D．

38．What could be the best title for the text?

A．Traveling Changes the World                B．Tourists Experience the Real-world Travel

C．VR Brings Ancient Luoyang Back to Us D．Modern Technology Makes A New City

09

AI is like giving superpower to computers. It helps them to learn things and do tasks that people usually do. According to scientists, AI could be used to tell the weather more quickly and correctly than traditional methods.

The traditional way to tell the weather is by collecting data on what is happening in the air. The data may come from places like weather satellites, planes and so on. Then the data is sent to supercomputers for weather reports. Although supercomputers are powerful, it can take many hours to produce results.

AI models have been developed to quickly tell future weather. They can tell the weather by using two sets of data: the weather at present and the weather from six hours ago. AI models are very helpful. They can be used on standard computers like office computers, and it only takes a few minutes to get the results. However, the results may not include as much information as those produced by traditional models.

Will AI take the place of traditional models? Scientists say it probably won’t, but it will be used together with them. That’s because AI still needs to learn from the data collected by traditional methods. But hopefully, AI will be able to deal with tasks that older methods find difficult, such as telling when and how much it will rain in the near future. This could give people enough time to solve the problems caused by bad weather.

39．The data in traditional weather reports may come from ________.

A．clouds              B．towers                    C．trees                       D．planes

40．How does AI know about future weather?

A．By learning experience from satellites.

B．By comparing past and present weather.

C．By collecting data from different places.

D．By watching what is happening in the sky.

41．What does the underlined word “standard” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．Huge.              B．Slow.                     C．Ordinary.                D．Expensive.

42．Which task will AI probably do according to the last paragraph?

A．Offering people weather maps.

B．Reporting how much it will rain.

C．Reporting when a snow will end.

D．Offering full weather information.

43．Which can be the best title for the passage?

A．AI Will Cause Bad Weather.

B．AI Could Stop Bad Weather.

C．AI Could Tell Future Weather.

D．AI Will Change Future Weather.

10

Have you ever watched amazing drone (无人机) light shows? They’re really cool to watch! These shows often happen during big events like the Olympics or national celebrations. People really love them.

You might be wondering how these shows work. Well, they use a lot of drones with bright lights on them. First, someone programs a computer to tell the drones what to do. Then, that program goes to each drone. After that, people on the ground use the computer to make the drones move. When everything is ready, the show starts. All the drones fly up at the same time and move in the sky in a beautiful way.

The number of drones can make different effects. For example, some shapes need more drones than others. Simple shapes need fewer drones, and more complicated (复杂的) shapes need more. The number of the viewers (观众) and how far away they are also decide how many drones are needed so everyone can see the show well.

Even though these drone light shows are really cool, there are still ways to make them better. New tools and technology can help make the shows even more amazing. Also, the people who design the shows are trying to find new ways to make them even better.

44．What does the underlined word “them” refer to (指)?

A．The shows.       B．The people.            C．The events.             D．The celebrations.

45．What is paragraph 2 mainly about?

A．The people who set up the programs.

B．The place to watch drone light shows.

C．The reason why drone light shows start.

D．The steps to make drone light shows.

46．What decides the number of drones in a show?

A．What the shape is.                               B．How tall the viewers are.

C．What the show is for.                           D．How high the drones can fly.

47．According to the last paragraph, what can we expect in the future?

A．Lighter drones.                                    B．Less expensive tools.

C．Smaller design teams.                          D．Greater performances.

48．Which is the best title of the passage?

A．Drones Shows                                     B．Sports Shows

C．Big Events                                          D．Different Animals

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参考答案

1．D    2．C    3．A    4．B

【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了中国在电动汽车行业的发展以及面临的机遇和挑战。

1．细节理解题。根据“According to a report, 9.58 million Chinese-made EVs were produced and 9.49 million were sold in 2023. Among the total sales, 1.2 million EVs were exported (出口).”可知，2023年中国制造的电动汽车销量为949万辆，其中包括出口120万辆，故在国内销售了829万辆。故选D。

2．段落大意题。根据“At Auto (汽车) China 2004, BYD was the only company showing EVs there. At Auto China 2024, there were 278 different EV models on show”可知，2004年的汽车展上只有一家展示电动汽车的品牌，但是到了2024年有了多家品牌，文章第二段的内容表明了中国电车行业的发展。故选C。

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