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1、专题13阅读理解新闻报道及其它-2023年高考真题及模拟题汇编2023年高考真题 Passage 1更新中2023年名校模拟题Passage 1（2023广东广州市第二中学校联考模拟预测）For Lydia Koniordou, a famous Greek actress and former Greek minister of culture and sports, cultural preservation is essential to help people know who they are and learn what they should do in the future.

2、“The taller you want to grow, the deeper your roots must be. Our cultural past is our roots. If we dont have really strong roots and depth in our perception(认识) of our identity, we cannot grow. Without these roots, we will be torn out very easily with the currents,” she told the journalist in a rece

3、nt interview, adding cultural heritage is in fact very much alive and relevant today. Speaking of her teaching experience overseas, Koniordou said she was very much impressed by her Chinese students when she gave seminars on ancient Greek tragedy at the Shanghai Theatre Academy in 2014. When the stu

4、dents worked on Alcestis, an Athenian tragedy by ancient Greek playwright Euripides, they thoroughly researched the costumes they would wear, the set, and the lights, among others, she recalled. “I feel they evolved and were transformed by this experience as I was transformed. They did not just play

5、 a role, but created a whole world and that is why the production had so much interest also for the spectators, ”she said. Koniordou participated in the production of Euripides Electra together with Greek director Kostas Tsianos. “Tsianos did something very important for Greek culture. He connected

6、folk forms of art, folk dances, songs and poetry with our classical past. We presented this performance in many places around the world, and the feeling that it stirred in the audience was quite similar, even though they didnt always understand the language,” she said. The Chinese civilization is a

7、huge tree with very deep roots, and Greece also has a rich ancient civilization, she said, adding she believes that the two countries could promote cooperation and exchanges in many fields, such as in preservation of antiques.1What can we learn from paragraph 2?AThe importance of cultural preservati

8、on.BCultural heritage is easily damaged.CThe taller growth wants the deeper roots.DWe are easily torn out with the currents.2What did Koniordou do in Shanghai?AShe played a role and was loved by the spectators.BShe researched the costumes, the set, and the lights.CShe studied the art of Chinese perf

9、ormance as a student.DShe promoted the students understanding of Greek culture.3Why did Koniordou cooperate with Kostas Tsianos?ATo indicate her friendship with Tsianos.BTo acknowledge Tsianosins contributions.CTo popularize and promote traditional Greek culture.DTo introduce the achievement of Tsia

10、nosin in presenting classics.4What will the text probably talk about in the following part?ACultural preservation in China.BThe way to preserve cultural heritage.CThe introduction of other Greek art productions.DCooperation between Chinese and Greek culture.Passage 2（2023重庆重庆一中校考模拟预测）Researchers hav

11、e created a noninvasive (无创的) brain decoder that can translate stories heard by participants into a string of text, based on their MRI scans. The team says this technology could one day aid communication in people who are mentally conscious but physically unable to speak, such as stroke patients.“Co

12、mpared to whats been done before using the same noninvasive method, which typically deals with single words or short sentences, this new technology is a real leap forward,” Alex Huth, a professor of neuroscience and computer science at the University of Texas at Austin, says in a statement. “Were ge

13、tting the model to decode continuous language for extended periods of time with complicated ideas.”Huth and his colleagues collected hours of data from three participants listening to the podcasts “Modern Love” and “The Moth Radio Hour” while connected to a functional MRI (fMRI) scanner, which recor

14、ded the participants blood oxygen levels in parts of their brains. This data was used to train an AI. model to match specific brain activity patterns with strings of words, the team reports in a new study published Monday in Nature Neuroscience. The decoder used GPT-1, an earlier version of the tech

15、nology that powers ChatGPT.When the participants listened to new stories, the tool couldnt spit back the exact words, but it could convey the main idea. For example, a participant hearing “I dont have my drivers license yet” had their thoughts translated to: “She has not even started to learn to dri

16、ve yet.” The researchers also had participants watch muted animated short films. Though the model was trained only on spoken words, it could still generate a language description of what was happening.Reading minds raises a multitude of ethical questions about brain privacy, but the researchers say

17、their tool doesnt work without willing cooperation. “This is all about the user having a new way of communicating, a new tool that is totally in their control,” David Moses, a researcher of automatic speech recognition at the University of California, San Francisco, who was not involved in the study

18、, said. “That is the goal, and we have to make sure that stays the goal.”5In what aspect has the new technology made progress?AThe age of target users.BThe complexity of listening materials.CThe income of research teams.DThe effectiveness of noninvasive methods.6Which of the following generates the

19、translated text?AThe researchers.BA fMR/scanner.CAn AI. decoder.DChatGPT.7What can be the disadvantage of the new technology?AA violation to personal privacy.BA challenge to traditional culture.CA prejudice against the mentally disabled.DA barrier against human communication.8Which would be the best

20、 title for the passage?AAI. Helps Stroke Patients to Speak With ComputersBA New Technology Makes People Read Others MindCChatGPT Voices What You think Into a String of wordsDResearchers Use AI. to Decode Words From Brain ScansPassage 3（2023山东淄博统考三模）When Zhi Yueying, then 19, went to the remote Niyan

21、g village in Yichun city, Jiangxi province, to work as a village teacher in 1980, villagers were doubtful if she was going to stay long.Over the past four decades, Zhi has devoted herself to rural education. She is a recipient of Touching China awards that recognize the most inspiring role models in

22、 2016. She was also awarded as a model poverty fighter by the government. Zhi has a profound understanding of the importance of education in the mountains. Over the years, she has taught the students and cared for them, since many of them were “left-behind” children whose parents migrated to other p

23、laces to work. More than 1,000 students of hers have left the mountain area, and created a better life for themselves.Located amid the mountains, the village was very poor and far from any town. Villagers had to hike in the mountains. “I arrived at the school in an early evening, and was shocked. I

24、had known the conditions were poor, but the reality was worse.” Moreover, local people needed to go downhill to buy daily necessities, and transport them back in their hands or balanced across their shoulders. “I had never walked uphill on a mountain road before, so I walked much more slowly than ot

25、hers, sometimes I walked slowly behind too much and was scared to tears,” says Zhi. Sometimes she had to walk uphill by herself with a flashlight at night. The wild boars and rabbits sometimes frightened her and she enhanced her courage by singing loudly.But she gradually got used to her life there.

26、 At the beginning, she found many local people valued their sons far more than their daughters, and would not like to let them attend school. Zhi went to their homes repeatedly and gradually persuaded them to send all their children to school. For those who could not afford the tuition, she spared h

27、er own money to help.Zhi says seeing her students do well beyond the mountains is deeply rewarding. “My dream, the same as before, is to stay by the side of more children. I know poverty will forever say goodbye to the mountainous villages, to my students, and to myself,” says Zhi.9Why did Zhi choos

28、e to stay long in the mountains?AShe was a village teacher.BShe was a Touching China awards recipient.CShe was shocked by the poor living conditions.DShe was aware of the significance of rural education.10What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?AThe reasons for their poverty.BThe ways of buying daily neces

29、sities.CThe tough situations in the mountains.DThe description of Zhis teaching experience.11What can we learn about Zhi Yueying?AShe has a sense of achievement.BShe enjoys living in mountains.CShe has changed the local life.DShe likes challenges in teaching.12What is a suitable title for the text?A

30、A Life-changing LessonBA Contributor to Rural EducationCThe Teaching Experience in MountainsDThe Current Situation of Rural EducationPassage 4（2023广东校联考三模）Diplomacy (外交) is an art. It requires not only strategy, but also other aspects, including intuition, persuasion, and even tricks, human skills t

31、hat have long been unreachable to even the most powerful artificial intelligence (AI) approaches. Now, an AI algorithm (算法) from a high-tech company has shown it can beat many humans in a game of diplomacy, which required both strategic planning and negotiations with other players. The work, researc

32、hers said, could point the way toward virtual exercise coaches and conflict mediators (调解员) .AI has already beaten humans in some games of strategy. It is also proving powerful at natural-language processing, in which it can generate humanlike text and carry on conversations. In the game of diplomac

33、y, seven players vied for control of Europe. On each turn, players issued orders regarding the movement of army and naval units, following discussion with other players, whom they could attack or support.There are two technical innovations noted by Jonathan Gratch, a computer scientist at the Univer

34、sity of Southern California who studies negotiation agents. First, the Al agents com-munication is grounded in multistep planning. Second. the Al agent keeps its remarks and game play within the range of human common practice.To test its skill, the researchers had the Al agent play 40 online games a

35、gainst humans. It placed in the top 10% of players whod played at least two games. “In a game that involves language and negotiation, that agents can reach human equal level is very exciting,” said Yu, a computer scientist at Columbia University.According to Brown, a computer scientist at the compan

36、y who co-authored the paper, the work could lead to practical applications in fields that now require a human touch. One specific example is that virtual personal assistants might help consumers negotiate for better prices on plane tickets. Gratch and Yu both see opportunities for agents that persua

37、de people to make healthy choices or open up during therapy.13Who is likely to benefit from the research work?AA famous cyber athlete.BA professor of civil law.CA professional accountant.DA virtual fitness instructor.14What does the underlined word “vied” mean in paragraph 2?AAccounted.BApologized.C

38、Searched.DCompeted.15Why does the author mention AI agent?ATo understand the thought of AI.BTo illustrate the advantages of AI.CTo describe the importance of AI.DTo introduce the strategy of AI.16What is the best title for the text?ADiplomacy, a Popular GameBAI Learns the Art of DiplomacyCAl Will Be

39、come a Perfect DiplomatDAn Excellent Game PlayerPassage 5（2023河南郑州统考模拟预测）According to statistics, 358bee species live in the Netherlands, but more than half of them are part of the Dutch red list a catalog listing endangered species. To support the insects, the city of Utrecht Council, together with

40、 advertising agency Clear Channel, has transformed 316 bus stops across the city into “bee bus stops”. They are like ordinary bus shelters, but small gardens have been added to the roofs. The gardens are filled with grass and wildflowers chosen to attract bees.The city authorities put the project ou

41、t to tender (投标). In the tender, they outlined the requirements and encouraged applicants to develop a nature-inclusive design that offers ecological benefits to the city. Finally, they signed an agreement with Clear Channel, who won the tender and setup 316 bus shelters. The project didnt cost the

42、city government anything. The operators are responsible for the upkeep of the stops citywide, using income from advertising.The bus shelters have brought about great changes in the city. Green roofs catch fine dust, store rainwater and provide cooling in the heat. They also ensure biodiversity in th

43、e city. There are also 96 bus stops fitted out with LED lighting and bamboo benches. The base plate is also made from recycled concrete. The advantages of the bus stops have not gone unnoticed by the media. But what particularly has caught the medias attention is that these eco-friendly shelters mak

44、e people happy and enthusiastic, and encourage them to do something for nature.This unique Dutch city even has a program for residents who can transform their own roofs into green roofs for bees. Residents interested in this can apply for government allowances. Click here for more information and de

45、tails.17Why did the Utrecht Council add green roofs to its bus shelters?ATo beautify the urban space.BTo promote public transport.CTo offer comfort to travellers.DTo stop the bee population decline.18What is paragraph 2 mainly about?AHow the costs were shared.BHow the project was operated.CWhat was

46、in eluded in the tender.DWhy the agreement was reached.19What impresses the media most about the bus shelters?AThe variety of the chosen plants.BTheir role in reducing air pollution.CThe use of energy-saving LED lights.DTheir effect on peoples environmental awareness.20Who is the text mainly intende

47、d for?ALocal tourists.BNews reporters.CUtrecht citizens.DProject managers.Passage 6（2023广东统考二模）Could the next Ernest Hemingway or Jane Austen be a well-engineered AI software program? Its a question becoming increasingly pressing as machine language-learning software continues to evolve.Much of this

48、 is just nerves. Todays AI creative writing programs are not yet at a stage of development where they pose a serious threat to Colleen Hoover or Charles Dickens. But while attention continues to focus on the possibility of a blanket takeover of human literature by AI, far less consideration has been given to the prospect of AI co-working with humans.Earlier this month, American sci-fi writer Ken Liu, who had been awarded Hugo and Nebula to his name, joined 12 other professional authors for a writing workshop on G