2023北京初三一模英语汇编阅读回答问题（2023 北京西城统考一模）No artist requiredOne day, Ammaar Reshi was playing around with a chatbot called ChatGPT, a computer program using artificial intelligence (AI) to copy the way human beings think and write. Reshi then came up withan idea to use the AI program to make a children’s book. The story of the book camefrom a conversation Reshi had with the chatbot, about a girl called Alice. And then heused another AI program, Midjourney, to make illustrations (插图)for the book.Midjourney is a new AI-powered tool that can turn words into amazing artwork, likepictures.The book, Alice and Sparkle, was done in just a couple of days. “Anyone can use these AI tools,” Reshi said. “And they’re not hard to use.”Reshi posted about the book online after it was finished. Heated argument about it started at once. Some people liked the lovely story as well as the beautiful illustrations and praised Reshi for his smartness. But not everyone welcomed the birth of the special book. Among them, artists were especially critical of it. They think the way the illustrations were made was a big problem. Midjourney searches through millions of pictures created by artists on the Internet. And then it manages to find patterns （式样）in those pictures and create new ones based on the patterns. Artists often upload their work online for people to enjoy. But Midjourney could be using their work without permission （允许）.“The main problem to me about AI is that it was taken from artists’ work,” illustrator Adriane Tsai says. “It’s our creations, our personal styles...that we did not permit them to use.”Many artists and writers are nervous about the future. Will people pay for their work if it can be done cheaper by using AI programs?Some companies are already choosing AI over human talent. The San Francisco Ballet used pictures made with Midjourney to improve its production of the classic The Nutcracker. At a funny performance club, an AI-powered robot told jokes that made people laugh out loud. Journalist Abraham Riesman said, “It’s deeply troubling to see people looking for cheap alternatives （替代品）to actual human writing.”Reshi says technology companies should protect artists and writers whose work might be used by AI tools. He suggests that they should involve artists and writers in the process of creation.1. What is Midjourney?2.How long did it take the AI programs to create the book Alice and Sparkled?3. What is Reshi’s advice to technology companies to protect artists and writers?4. Do you think it is a good idea to use AI programs in the process of creation?Why or why not? （Give at least two reasons）（2023 北京海淀统考一模）Doctors in Bristol can send patients on a free course from this month, which uses stand-up comedy to help patients who are fighting with trauma(创伤). The course was pioneered by a comedian, Angie Belcher.It’s believed that comedy is in every one of us, and we are all born comedians. Every night we come home from work and tell our family what our days were like, but on the way home we’ll work on the details, and try to make our stories funnier to amuse our families. According to Angie Belcher, professional comedy education is to give people the tools to make the stories better. The course is acombination of psychology(心理学), comedy and storytelling and it will last six weeks.In fact, past traumas are perfect for comedy. Comedy doesn’t come from the happy, perfect moments of our lives, but from our everyday life events. People who’ve been through big life experiences, such as the death of a close friend and poor health, often can’t wait to share their stories, mostly because there’s always something strangely funny about the situation. Experts say that we can accept and honor the comedy of a situation, as much as the sadness of it. It’s a short period of rest from something unpleasant.Angie, who has a master’s degree in psychology, says the course is for anyone who is ready to explore their trauma through comedy. It can be taken by people in recovery from mental health problems and people who’ve had trauma. There’s lots of one-to-one help in the room too. The comedians give people a hand to write their comedy and explore some dark times from their history.While the course can’t take the place of medical treatment, talking about our trauma in a funny way indeed helps. Comedy can help to build community. When we bring our stories alive for others, it makes other people feel less alone. Having our experiences mirrored back to us is hugely comforting.5. Who pioneered the free course?6. How long will the course last?7. Where does comedy come from according to the passage?8. Your friend Peter is now going through a trauma. Would you like to advise him to take the course mentioned in the passage? Why or why not?（2023 北京朝阳统考一模）Have you ever paid for educational podcasts (播客) or live videos? Most of you will say yes. “Pay-for-knowledge” has been more and more popular these years. These products are from language learning to gardening or baby-caring. Everything can be found online at this moment, “pay-for-knowledge” is on the rise.Why is “pay-for-knowledge “ industry developing so quickly? First, its development is based on the Internet. With a fast network and a smartphone, anyone who has passed the identity (身份) check can be an online teacher, and anyone with an online account (账户) can buy “pay-for-knowledge” products at an affordable price. Second, people are afraid to miss any information. On one hand, people hope for more useful information. On the other hand, such information is usually at the hands of experts (专家) who serve well-known companies or universities. The need to learn new skills in today’s job market also pushes people to learn on such educational podcasts.The industry of “pay-for-knowledge “carries three benefits. It promises possibilities of turning information into money. For example, it is good for the development of our country and it can help sellers make money. Besides, buyers can enjoy self-growth from it. What’s more, it shows people’s respect for knowledge.However, the fast development of “pay-for-knowledge” has a few problems. For one, the market is full of eye-catching words such as “How to Be an Industry’s Expert in 5 Hours” and “15 Classes to Be a Master of Appreciating (欣赏) Classical Music”, which sound like if you pay for it, you are sure to succeed. For another, a large number of customers buy them just for showing off. In fact, those who have really had self-growth after buying online coursesmay be the kind of people who need them least, because they are those who have the ability to learn by themselves.In general, the best is the one that fits you most. “Pay-for-knowledge” may be used as a good start for self-growth. Be careful! Or, your dream of success may not come true.9. What is the development of “pay-for-knowledge” industry based on?10. Who can buy “pay-for-knowledge” products at an affordable price?11. How many benefits does “pay-for-knowledge” industry have?12. What do you think of “pay-for-knowledge”? Why do you think so?（2023 北京通州统考一模）Gardening as part of the school curriculum (课程)began in the United States in the early 1900s and school gardening has become very popular during these years. Parents and teachers say these hands-on lessons can be used to teach many subjects.Susan Hobart is a school teacher at Lake View Elementary School in Madison. She and her students look after the school's large garden with 12 raised beds.“Gardens are a great way to get kids outside with a purpose. With the school gardens, kids can get to see a beginning, a middle and an end to their project. If they just sat at desks, they wouldn't have this experience. ”Hobart said. She added that the gardens helped calm the kids and gave them a different viewpoint about soil and food.“If we had to buy the seedlings, they'd cost $3 each and we could never afford that, ” Hobart says. “But there are plenty of creative ways to find help. We found seeds and seedlings from local botanical gardens(植物园)and our communities. ”Each spring, the school's children plant seeds and seedlings in the garden. Over the summer, teachers and young children take care of the garden together.Hobart says that gardens do not have to take up a large area outdoors. For schools without space for even a small garden, turning to local botanical gardens and parks can sometimes be the answer.In the school garden, teachers can teach students how to grow food and flowers. They can also teach science, social studies and even art there. “Giving kids the opportunity to move outside, get their hands dirty, and find worms, especially if their teachers are excited about it—that's important, ”Hobart said.Finley, their headmaster, supports teaching city kids about seeds and growing. He aims to “change the culture around food” . He remembered how amazing it was for his students to see “a seed becomes food” .“Having a garden in a school is just as important as any other education, ”Finley says. “The act of gardening teaches you where our food source comes from and teaches you to have a feeling of great respect for soil. If kids have a reverence(尊敬)for soil, they have a reverence for themselves and respect for this planet … Gardening is nota hobby, it's a life skill. I see this as one of the most valuable lessons of humanity. ”13. When did gardening begin as part of school curriculum in the United States?14. Where did the students at Lake View Elementary School find seeds and seedlings?15. What can teachers teach in the school garden?16. What do you think of doing gardening in your school? Why? (至少给出2个理由)（2023 北京门头沟统考一模）Home Is Where the Heart IsIn 2017 a record number of over 41 million tourists from abroad visited the United Kingdom. This number fell to a new low of nearly 6.4 million in 2021 but since then numbers greatly rose to just under 30 million in 2022. It’s likely to reach 35 million in 2023.Why do tourists continue to come to the UK in such numbers?“Harlem World” gives a number of reasons why the United Kingdom is one of the most popular places to visit in Europe. It highlights the breath-taking scenery, with historic castles and rolling green fields. Then there are the pubs and delicious food, such as fish and chips and pies. And then there are the people. They are described as being “universally quite lovely”. It goes on to say that “People in the UK are well-read, well-spoken, and well-dressed. They know how to hold a conversation. People in the UK are polite and easy to be around.…When you take a trip to the UK, you will be attracted by the people. They are amazing.”Many of us are choosing to stay local and tasting what the good old British Isles has to offer as an alternative(替代物). A third of British are choosing to keep their feet firmly on the ground and holiday at home this year.More and more holiday makers are moving away from lying on the sun loungers by the pool all day and only moving to fill up at the all-day buffet kind of holiday. They are choosing to take the all-action sporting holiday. It’s no longer “eat and drink as much as you possibly can” but “do as many exciting challenging things as you possibly can.” Neil Bevan, General.Manager at The Manor & Ashbury Resorts in Devon is excited to see more and more people joining exploring his beautiful part of the country. The Manor and Ashbury Resorts offer an outstanding choice of over 70 different sporting and leisure activities including golf, tennis, bowling and archery.17．How many tourists are likely to visit the UK in 2023?18．What are the people in the UK like?19．What sporting and leisure activities do the Manor and Ashbury Resorts offer?20．Are you going to travel abroad this summer holiday? Why or why not?（2023 北京丰台统考一模）It is the night before handing in the report, and Emily Regan still has to research and write the ten-page paper Emily’s problem is procrastination (拖延症).She has waited to do her work until the very last second and now she is stressed and has to work through the night to complete her paper. Procrastination is a problem for many students, but it does not have to be., Instead of waiting to start your homework until just before the deadline, you can follow these simple steps to avoid procrastination.First, do a little bit every day rather than all at once. For example, inEmily’s case, she could have spent 30 minutes a day working on that researchpaper and divided her work into parts. One week could have been spent doingresearch, one week writing an outline, one week writing the first draft(初稿),and the final week could have been spent finalizing the paper. Then,schedule(安排) that study time into your daily life. Treat your work like anyother fun activities you have. Remember, you are the boss and it is up to youto follow your schedule. Be responsible for yourself and do not make anyother plans during the time you have set aside that will prevent you from doingyour work.Once you have organized your time in this way, it is important to find a place to work where there are few distractions (干扰). For example, if you are writing a paper, do not go on the Internet to check your email or see who else is online, and do not stay in a room where there is a TV. Instead, focus on the work you planned for that time. Then you can reward(奖励) yourself for your hard work by doing whatever you want-emailing, chatting with friends,or watching television. You will probably enjoy yourself more because you will not have the work hanging over your head and stressing you out.Although procrastination is a common mistake that many students make, do not put yourself in Emily’s shoes and leave work until the last minute. It is easy to make some simple changes in the way you work to prevent it from happening.21. What does Emily Regan have to do the night before handing in the report?22. What is the first thing you can do to avoid procrastination?23. How can you reward yourself for your hard work?24. What do you think of procrastination? What do you suggest people do to avoid procrastination? (List at least two ways)（2023 北京房山统考一模）17-Year-Old Is Y oungest to Fly Around the World On August 24,17-year-old Mack Rutherford landed his microlight airplane safely back in Bulgaria, completing a five-month effort to fly around the world. He has now set the record as the youngest person to fly around the world alone.Mack’s flight began in Bulgaria, where he took off on March 23. He was 16 at the time, but celebrated his birthday during his trip around the world.He flew in a small, two-seater microlight airplane, able to fly at speeds of about 186 mph (300 kph). One of the plane’s seats was replaced with an extra gas tank(油箱),which allowed Mack to cover longer distances. The plane also had satellite communications that let Mack stay in touch with people on the ground.Mack’s route took him over Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America. He visited 30 countries in all, covered 33,630 miles.Though Mack expected his trip to take two to three months, he had to change his ideas. In some places, he had to wait long for getting permission(批准)to fly. Other problems required major changes to his flight plan.Mack also faced lots of other challenges, many of them related to extreme weather. In Sudan, Mack had to deal with sandstorms. He had to fly through heavy rain in India, and ended up with water in his gas tanks.He said crossing the Pacific Ocean was the most difficult part of the trip. After a 10-hour flight from Japan, he had to land -just as it was getting dark -on an island with no one else on it. He spent the night in the open air.In spite of all the difficult times, Mack described the trip as “amazing”.Now Mack has set the record for the youngest person to fly around the world alone, beating 18-year-old English pilot, Travis Ludlow, who set the record last year.Mack says he hopes his trip will show young people they can make a difference. “You don’t need to be 18 to do something special. Just follow your dreams and they will eventually come true,” he said.25. When did Mack land his microlight plane in Bulgaria?26. How did Mack keep in touch with people on the ground?27. Which part of the trip was the most difficult for Mack?28. Do you think Mack is a role model for young people? Why or why not?(State at least two reasons)（2023 北京顺义统考一模）Earth-helping HeroesApril 22 is Earth Days 54th birthday! The event was created in 1970 to celebrate our planet, draw people’s attention to environmental problems, and encourage them to act. Now, Earth Day is celebrated around the world. Westill face many challenges, such as climate change, plastic pollution, and deforestation. But we can all make a difference.Her Trees Save LivesAdeline was 12 when her family’s home flooded. She wanted to help. She learned that mangrove trees(红树林) play a key role in flood protection. But the trees were being cut down.Adeline gathered classmates to plant 200 mangrove trees during a school break. They started a group called Friends of Nature, which works to protect the region’s biodiversity, fight climate change, and teach environmental awareness.Teens’ Two-Fold InventionExpanded polystyrene ( EPS) foam（(膨胀聚苯乙烯泡沫) is the white, light weight object used to make things like takeout-food containers, foam egg cartons and packing” “peanuts”. It takes up a lot of space and is difficult to recycle. Except crowding landfills, EPS breaks into small pieces as it floats down waterways into oceans, harming wildlife along the way.Three teenagers in Ohio worked together to invent a way to not only keep it out of landfills but to filter(过滤) water as well. They looked at EPs’s chemical makeup and saw that it was mostly carbon. They did about 50 hours of experiments to turn it into activated carbon（活性炭),a material that can filter water. Finally, they succeeded !Solar for Her SchoolWhen Claire was in seventh grade, she learned about plans to expand and modernize her middle school. Claire asked the school to add solar panels (太阳能板)to the project because she thought clean energy would contribute to a truly modern school.The school liked the idea but said it could contribute just $25,000——one-fifth of the cost. So Claire organized a group of kids and adults. They put on a talent show and other fund-raisers. At last, the group paid for the solar panels.“One person could start something small and then the project could grow and have a big effect on the community,” Claire said. “When there’s a challenge presented to you, use it as a learning moment and an opportunity to overcome it.”29. How many mangrove trees did Adeline and her classmates plant?30. How did the three teenagers make their invention succeed?31. Why did Claire ask the school to add solar panels to the project?32. Who is your earth-helping hero? Why?（2023 北京平谷统考一模）Xu Qiusheng，81，has been a village kdoctor for over half a century.After he graduated from medieal school，Xu started work in Yanglang village，Fengeheng city，in East China's Jiangxi province.Acupuncture（针灸）is the most commonly used way to treat pain in traulitional Chinese medicine.Xu has used a set of silver needles for decades to help villagers reduce discomfort from ailments such as joint pains，frozen shoulders，and headaches.He is the one who can set their minds in the village.Regarded as"guardians of health"，village doctors like Xu have played an important role in treating hundreds of millions of farmers in rural（农村的）areas.They always keepd a busy schedule—offering outpatient services duringthe day and dealing with emergency cases now and then in the evening，staying on call around the clock for patients.Xu also keeps regular contact with high-risk people in the village to follow their health conditions closely.The clinic receives，at most，30 patients a day，and doctors will deliver medicine to villagers'doors.Early this year，the village smoothly passed its peak CovID-19 infection（感染）rate.Xu says that treatment and medicine are usually Hee of charge for villagers facing difficulties，and he also allows his patients to pay their bills Jater.Besides，he never asks for the medical expenses owed（拖欠）by villagers. Just before this year's Spring Festival，Xu，together with his daughter，who retumed to the village and followed in his footsteps to become a village doctor，went door to door visiting the elderly.The health of more than 1，400 villagers in Yangfang bas become the responsibility for village doctors like Xu and his daughter.Xu is also glad to see his grandson begin his career as a doctor after graduation."I see my patients as my family members，and I hope the next generations of doctors in rural areas can continue to be the guardians of villagers，"Xu says.33..How long has Xu Qiusheng been a village doctor？34.Why does Xu keep regular contact with high-risk people in the village？35.What did Doctor Xu do just before this year's Spring Festival？36.What do you think of Doctor Xu？What can you learn from him？参考答案1. It’s a new AI-powered tool that can turn words into amazing artwork, like pictures.2. For a couple of days.3. They should involve artists and writers in the process of creation.4.略。
