1 . ChatGPT has been banned by schools in New York and Los Angeles, out of concern that students may use it to cheat on assignments. Despite these concerns, educators needn’t fear Al technology will transform education. Instead, it will help students take ownership of their studies and learn real-life skills. Today’s students need instruction that equips them with the skills of reasoning, analysis and argumentation rather than memorizing basic information. And Al may be a useful tool that promotes these skills.

Our experience with Al is perhaps best understood when compared with previous disturbances in education. When printed books, for example, began to occur in the mid-1400s, university professors were filled with panic. At that time, lectures depended on a specific model: Professors read from their hand-written texts, while students hurriedly copied whatever they heard. If students could simply buy the books, teachers likely thought that they wouldn’t need to come to class. Yet in practice, printing had the opposite effect: The number of universities exploded along with the total number of books. The new technology disturbed the mechanical aspect of education, but in doing so it allowed educators to refocus on higher-level skills.

Similarly, ChatGPT will replace the mechanical production of text, but it won’t decrease the need for higher-level skills. Possessing the skills to ask the right questions or state the right opinions will become crucial as the production of a logical essay becomes a simple task for a machine. Al will serve as a tool for information gathering and mechanical organization, but it won’t remove the fundamental need for critical thinking.Schools must remember that education’s value isn’t a head full of facts but a person with the skill to use these facts with the available tools to enhance their impact on the world. Al is one of these tools and, when used strategically, can improve students’ learning and performance in ways not yet seen. Therefore, it is essential for schools to provide an education that trains students in how to use the available tools for information. Unless they adapt quickly to the changing trends of education, they will be left behind by rapid innovation and change.

1. What is the educators’ major concern about Al technology?

A．The possible changes in education.

B．Students’ grades of the assignments.

C．Students’ fear of technological reform.

D．The lack of instructions and equipment.

2. Why does the author mention the invention of printing technology?

A．To justify the concern of the professors.

B．To show the similar value of Al technology.

C．To clarify previous disturbances in education.

D．To highlight the influence of printing technology.

3. What is the author’s attitude toward the use of Al technology?

A．Doubtful.

B．Concerned.

C．Critical.

D．Supportive.

4. What does the author recommend schools to do in the last paragraph?

A．Replace the mechanical production of text.

B．Design their courses based on Al technology.

C．Catch up with the quick evolution of education.

D．Provide a course focusing on information gathering.

2 . The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in educational technology (EdTech) has brought incomparable convenience and efficiency to classrooms worldwide. However, despite these advancements, it is crucial to recognize the challenges these AI-driven tools pose to the autonomy and professional judgment of instructors.

One of its primary concerns is the depersonalization of instruction. These tools often rely on pre-packaged digital content and standardized solutions, leaving insufficient room for instructors to tailor their teaching methods. Each student possesses unique characteristics. Instructors, armed with their wealth of experience and knowledge, are best positioned to tailor their approaches to these individual needs. However, AI-driven tools restrict their ability to do so effectively, resulting in a one-size-fits-all approach that fails to inspire students to reach their maximum potential.

EdTech companies offer step-by-step solutions to textbook problems. These are intended to act as study aids. However, some students employ this feature as a means to merely copy solutions without comprehending concepts. Consequently, instances of cheating on assignments and exams become widespread. While these tools may offer convenience, students may use external resources or cooperate with others during quizzes, affecting the honesty of their learning outcomes.

The implications of this depersonalization and the increase in academic dishonesty are far-reaching. By decreasing the role of instructors as facilitators of meaningful educational interactions, we run the risk of preventing the growth of critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students. Education should not only focus on knowledge acquisition, but should also develop the ability to analyze, evaluate, and apply that knowledge in real-world contexts. It should help one’s mind grow, not simply memorize information. Through dynamic classroom discussions, cooperative projects, and hands-on activities, instructors play a crucial role in developing these essential skills.

While AI-driven EdTech tools undeniably have their virtues, we must not lose sight of the importance of preserving instructor autonomy and educational experience. Instead of relying only on pre-packaged content and standardized solutions, these tools should be designed to empower instructors to adapt and customize their approaches while taking full advantage of the benefits of technology.

1. What do the underlined words “the depersonalization of instruction” in paragraph 2 refer to?

A．Tailored methods for individuals.	B．Instructors’ dependence on Al.
C．Insufficient resources of Al-driven tools.	D．The one-size-fits-all approach.

2. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?

A．A possible solution.

B．A further problem.

C．A well-meant intention.

D．A suggested application

3. In what aspect do students suffer most with AI-driven EdTech education?

A．Thinking skills.	B．Teamwork building.
C．Interest development.	D．Knowledge acquisition.

4. What is conveyed about Al-driven EdTech tools in the last paragraph?

A．They should be used widely.

B．Their benefits deserve our attention.

C．Their resources need enriching.

D．They should support instructor autonomy.

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优点：给我们提供了很多方便，同学们可以更好地了解世界……
缺点：容易成为手机控，影响视力……
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1.词数120左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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4 . The way people work has changed. The increasing use of technology presents new and continual challenges to small and large businesses, employees and managers, teachers and students.     1     University professors, for example, must learn to adapt their teaching skills in order to lead distance learning courses.

In today’s world, training and learning do not stop when we finish school.     2     For many managers and professionals the biggest challenge, as well as change, in the workplace, was the increased use of computers and computerized equipment. Between 1998 and 2000, the need for experienced employees who could use this kind of equipment rose dramatically. Many of those in the workplace at this time experienced changes in job requirements and had to attend job-related training or re-training courses.

    3     In Finland, with the increased use of technology and the growth of distance learning, the teacher has become more of a tutor who guides a student, rather than lectures. In turn, the student has to take more responsibility for his or her learning in the absence of direct teacher contact. This requires that students should learn computer skills in order to cope with the demand of the future workplace.     4    It is also suggested that the salaries and job descriptions of teachers be reviewed because of future demands expected in their jobs. Previously, the professors may have held lectures between weekday hours in large halls. Now they may spend part of their day lecturing large groups of students in campus, and then conduct afternoon or evening classes online, with students in five different countries.

As technologies grow and develop, ongoing training will continue to be necessary.     5     Lifelong learning will become a way of life.

A．They are especially significant in the workplace.

B．They must now continue throughout our working lives.

C．It seems that everyone is being affected by the technological revolution.

D．Besides, this also highlights the need for teacher training, and re-training.

E．Moreover, what the professors need to do is to continue lecturing online.

F．The changing work environment is also affecting education and how we learn.

G．To be successful in the workplace, people will not stop learning when they leave school.

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rather than, fluent, exchange, powerful, flood, percent, civilization, teenager, extremely, comparison, economy, graduate, sweep away, focus, senior, adapt to, prevent, advanced

With the rapid development of China’s     1    and new technology, China has already       2    its poverty (贫穷) and the Chinese people have become     3    wealthy (富有). As a result, more foreign people including     4    from high schools are     5    in to come for sightseeing, to do business, or to learn new technology. Martin Mahanmad, a boy at the age of 16, after     6    from junior high school, was admitted to a local senior high school and two years later came to a high school in Beijing as an     7    student. In the beginning, he came across a great many difficulties, but as time goes on, with the help of his Chinese classmates, he has already     8    living in China. Now Martin can speak       9    Chinese.

Some years ago, Martin met a tourist from China, from whom he learnt that China was a country with 5, 000 years of     10    , powerful but friendly.

He also learnt China’s science and technology in the history was very     11    all over the world, and most importantly, ninety     12    of the high school students in China are studying hard for a brighter future.

Originally Martin’s parents wanted him to go to Japan but after a careful     13    , Martin chose China    14    Japan. He believed that nothing could       15    him from going to study in China.

7 . In China, in order to ease the pressure on parents’ wallets, education is free until children reach the age of about 15. So why is it that more than half of a typical family’s spending goes on education? The answer is cramming classes: a financial burden so great that it is often said to discourage couples from having children at all. Now officials are doing their part. It appears to relieve the pressure on people’s wallets.

But parents are not sure whether it will work. As many of them see it, cramming is not optional. Exams for entry to senior high schools are fiercely competitive. Then comes the dreaded Gaokao: the university-entrance exam on which a child’s future depends. No wonder the industry’s growth has been rapid. One firm, Zuoyebang (“help with homework”) says it offers live-streaming classes to more than 170m active users each month.

But officials are worried about its social impact. The birth rate is the lowest in decades and China is ageing fast. They also say that school children are overstressed. Urban pupils attend cramming classes for more than 10 hours a week, according to Deloitte, an accountancy firm.

While as the People’s Daily, an official newspaper, reported this month, the market for such services is in “endless chaos”. It listed problems ranging from misleading advertising to high prices and the use of unqualified teachers.

Government’s new regulations of clamping down on cram schools sent shivers through the industry. New Oriental, one of China’s biggest cramming companies, saw its share price on the New York Stock Exchange drop below $8, from a high of more than $19 in February. On June 9th the education ministry said a new government department would be set up to oversee such businesses, including both online courses and lessons in the classroom. There is also a widespread speculation, including in state media, that the new rules will impose limits on when firms can offer classes. They may, for example, prohibit classes after a certain time in the evening, during the summer holidays or at weekends.

Some analysts think the government may have another motive. Many of the companies belong to China’s tech giants, including Alibaba and Tencent, which have already attracted government’s attention for dominating markets and expanding into finance and other areas. Targeting the cramming business could be another way of breaking their wings. Parents wonder whether they will benefit. Some are concerned that the new rules will leave them with no choice but to use private tutors, which could prove even more costly.

1. Why do cramming schools enjoy great popularity among Chinese students?

A．The exams are so demanding that they have no choice.

B．The live-streaming classes offered are really appealing.

C．Entering senior high schools makes them less competitive.

D．Government officials are worried about their performance.

2. What is NOT a problem put forward by the People’s Daily with the cram school market?

A．High fees.	B．Experienced tutors.
C．Improper advertising.	D．Chaotic management.

3. What can we infer about the parents’ attitude towards the new regulations?

A．Supportive.

B．Indifferent.

C．Skeptical.

D．Critical.

4. What is the main idea of this passage?

A．China’s tech giants control the market.

B．China says no to the cramming business.

C．Gaokao imposes too much burden to students.

D．New Oriental is the biggest cramming company.

8 . How to Bridge the Digital Divide in Online Education?

Middle schools and primary schools in China will adopt online education when a lockdown starts, which has been a practice since the outbreak of Covid-19. Nevertheless, digital divide in urban and rural education has emerged. Some students in remote rural areas still have little access to the Internet. In addition, many teachers are not used to online teaching.     1    .

Government agencies and enterprises have taken immediate measures to provide targeted assistance with regard to the basic systems and services divide.     2    . Apart from this, China’s National Cloud-Platform for Educational Resources and Public Service and China Educational Television have been providing free online teaching and learning resources for primary and secondary school students.

    3    . The government has implemented policies of broadband(宽带) speed improvement and financial aid of mobile data payment for poor families. Many enterprises and charities provided support for students and families in need, donating mobile phones and laptops. The communications companies offered data allowance specifically for online classes. Besides, leading Internet companies have also introduced free online classes.

The Ministry of Education and schools have played their part to decrease the digital information literacy(读写能力) divide gap, too. They have either offered online teaching capability training packages or organized training sessions for online teaching.     4    . In the meantime, the public online classes have made high-quality resources from experienced teachers available across the whole country.

Online education during the outbreak of COVID-19 is an unexpected test.     5    . Fortunately, there has been enormous assistance from the government, enterprises and charities to help bridge the digital divide.

A．It is impossible to bridge the educational digital divide all at once.

B．People from all walks of life have also offered to help tackle the affordability divide.

C．These issues have pushed the government and enterprises to explore possible solutions.

D．Therefore, public online class lectures have been recorded and recommended to students.

E．They have worked in cooperation to give parents free access to online learning resources.

F．Additionally, teachers have been improving their skills through self-learning or mutual learning.

G．They have worked together to establish base stations and broadband network in remote rural areas.