《2025年课课练初中英语活页卷九年级下册译林版》

Scientists are placing robotic dogs in the homes of lonely old people to test whether they can improve the quality of life of humans. Alan Beck, an expert (专家) in human - animal relationship, and Nancy Edwards, a professor of nursing, are leading the animal - assisted study on the effect of robotic dogs on old people's depression (沮丧), physical activities and life satisfaction.
In the study, the robot, called AIBO, is placed in the homes of some old people who live alone for six weeks. Before placing AIBO in the homes, scientists will collect baseline data (数据) for six weeks. These old people will keep a diary to note their feelings and activities before and after AIBO arrives. Then scientists will review the data to test if it has produced any changes in the life of its owner.
“I talk to him all the time, and he responds to my voice,” said a 70 - year - old lady. “When I'm watching TV, he'll stay in my arms until he wants to get down. He has his own mind.” AIBOs respond to certain orders. Scientists say they have some advantages over real dogs, especially for old people. The elderly might be disabled and cannot care for an animal by walking it or playing with it. A robotic dog removes exercise and feeding concerns.
“At the beginning, it was believed that no one would relate (与……相关) to the robotic dog, because it was metal,” said Beck. “Hopefully, these robotic pets could become a more valuable health helper. They will record their masters' blood pressure, oxygen levels or heart rhythms (心律). AIBO may even one day have games that can help stimulate (刺激) old people's minds.”
( ) 46. The purpose of their study is to ____________.
A. understand the human - animal relationship
B. make lonely old people's life better
C. find the causes of old people's loneliness
D. improve the animal - assisted research
( ) 47. In the study, old people are asked to ____________.
A. note the activities of AIBOs
B. keep AIBOs at home for 12 weeks
C. record their feelings and activities
D. study the collected information
( ) 48. What does the underlined word “removes” mean?
A. It means “moves again”.
B. It means “is movable”.
C. It means “doesn't need”.
D. It means “needs”.
( ) 49. Why are AIBOs better than real dogs?
A. Because they are easier to keep at home.
B. Because they can help the disabled people.
C. Because they respond to all the human orders.
D. Because they can watch TV with their owners.
( ) 50. The writer seems to suggest that the future robotic dogs may ____________.
A. cure certain diseases
B. keep old people active
C. change old people's ideas
D. look more like real dogs

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Robots have come a long way since the 15th century. We have got robots to build cars, carry heavy things, work in dangerous places and explore other planets. But things haven't stopped there.
In 1986, the development of ASIMO began. And now, it has been developed greatly. Standing at 130cm and weighing 54kg, ASIMO is very much like a small astronaut wearing a bag on the back. And he can walk, fight, climb and run fast. Isn't it wonderful?
The world's first robot teacher is Saya. With her human - like face, she can show expressions like happiness, surprise, sadness, dislike and fear. Also, she can even smile or express her anger, and she looks much like a real teacher. To do this, her rubber skin is pulled from the back with motors inside. Her eyes and mouth have wires (电线) too. She can also say some simple words like “hello” or “thank you”.
In the UK, the development of robots is exciting. The mini - robots can send food, clean floors, as well as collect and throw away waste. These robots can open doors by themselves and stop if anything or anyone is in the way.
These mini - robots are very useful for controlling infection (传染). Clean and dirty work are usually done by the same person. However, the robots have separate work so there is no possibility for infection. You will have robots do “dirty work”, like collecting dirty sheets or taking away hospital waste, and you will have robots do “clean work”, like bringing meals or cleaning sheets for patients. Of course, robots will not take the place of humans, but they will free up more time for nurses to be with patients.
If this is what it is like in 2012, what is it going to be like in 2032?
( ) 51. Which of the following is ASIMO's behaviour?
A. Smiling at people or saying “hello”.
B. Sending food or opening doors by himself.
C. Fighting, climbing or running fast.
D. Collecting waste for patients.
( ) 52. What may make Saya look real?
A. Her face and rich expressions.
B. Her clothes and shoes.
C. Her walking and running speed.
D. Her rich knowledge.
( ) 53. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Robots have come a long way since 1986.
B. The first robot teacher was made by Honda.
C. Saya looks like a small astronaut.
D. If anyone or anything is in the way, mini - robots will stop.
( ) 54. What does the underlined word “separate” mean in Chinese?
A. 相反的
B. 类似的
C. 分开的
D. 共同的
( ) 55. The main idea of paragraph 5 is that ____________.
A. nurses will have more free time to be with patients
B. robots will not take the place of humans
C. dirty and clean work are always done by the same person
D. mini - robots are useful for controlling infection

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Imagine the situation. You are driving across a desert or on a mountain. You have no idea where you are. You passed the last house two hours ago. Then your car breaks down. It is cold at night. You also have no mobile phone. What will you do? Well, next time you should take GPS with you. This invention may be able to help you. It is a system which uses radio signals from satellites (卫星) to find the user's position (位置). GPS cannot start your car, but at least it will make you know where you are.
GPS, a short form of global positioning system, is a small radio receiver. It looks like a mobile phone. You can hold it in your hand, or put it in your pocket. It is sometimes fixed into a watch or a telephone. We also find GPS devices in cars, planes or boats. Some of these devices have electronic maps, so you will know where you are. For example, in a city they can tell you the name of a street.
There are three parts about GPS. The first part is the receiver. You can hold it in your hand, or have it fixed into a car, a plane and so on. The second part is a group of satellites orbiting the Earth. The receiver contacts at least four of the satellites and calculates (计算) its position. The third part is a network of ground stations. They are spread all over the world. They control the satellites and make sure they are working well.
Some people think in the future GPS will be as common as the mobile phone. GPS is becoming cheaper and more accurate (精确的). There are also new uses for GPS. Perhaps GPS will be shaped like watches. Everyone will have one and will never be lost.
( ) 56. According to the passage, with the help of GPS, people ____________.
A. can't be lost in a new city
B. can't find their way in different countries
C. can learn about the culture of an unknown place
D. can spend the least time getting to another place
( ) 57. We can learn from the passage that ____________.
A. there are three parts about GPS
B. GPS can't be fixed into a watch
C. GPS can help you start your car
D. GPS is becoming more and more expensive
( ) 58. The underlined word “They” in paragraph 3 means “____________”.
A. Receivers
B. GPS devices
C. Satellites
D. Ground stations
( ) 59. The passage is mainly about ____________.
A. the history of GPS
B. the introduction of GPS
C. the shape of GPS
D. the three parts of GPS
( ) 60. What can we infer from the passage?
A. All GPS devices have electronic maps.
B. People in many countries will use GPS for free.
C. The receiver of GPS contacts at least five of the satellites.
D. GPS will become more and more common in everyday life.

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