《2026年江苏13大市中考名卷优选38套英语》

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One morning at Taishan Mountain in Shandong, a four-legged robot was climbing the challenging "Eighteen Bends". It had a box on its back and was going up the 1,460-meter-long and 45-degree-inclined(倾斜的) path. While people were tired and out of breath, this clever robot moved easily around the crowds, kept its balance, and carried a 120-kg bag.
Used by a company under the local tourism group, this AI robot helps clean up tourist waste and carry things in the tourist attraction. With 8 million visitors every year, Taishan has 24,000 tons of waste. Cleaning it by hand is expensive and dangerous. A company worker said, "The robot can climb mountains and cross water while carrying things. It makes the work much easier and faster."
Over the past few years, there has been a growing number of AI robots. In the robot market, human-like robots sell well, and they are getting more and more popular. Scientists say the market will grow a lot. By 2025, the sales of China's human-like robots have reached 5.3 billion yuan. By 2029, it could be 75 billion yuan, which would be 32.7% of the world's sales. The government is helping a lot. These robots are no longer just for fun but are becoming practical. Cities like Chongqing and Shenzhen are spending money on projects about AI that can interact(互动) with the real world.
AI robots are helping people in many ways. In Chongqing, a 70-year-old person who had a stroke(中风) could move again with the help of a wearable AI robot. His doctor said, "These robots can find out what people want to do by looking at how their joints(关节) move. They are changing how we help the old and disabled get better."
AI robots are also reshaping the idea of toys and pets. For example, Sirius is a small robot dog. It can dance, follow orders and move like a real dog. It's very popular because it can interact with people. The small, smart, four-legged robot can even understand and answer people's orders.
From cleaning up rubbish on mountains to being family pets, helping the old and being fun toys, AI robots are slowly becoming part of people's lives. As one scientist said, this is not just about new technology. It's about meeting people's needs.
22. What can the robot dog do on Taishan Mountain?
A. Help with waste cleanup.
B. Guide hikers along the way.
C. Make people walk faster.
D. Bring tourists fun by dancing.
23. What can we infer from Paragraph 3?
A. Humans will face danger with the rising sales of AI robots.
B. The market for human-like robots in China has a bright future.
C. Human-like robots are mainly used for entertainment in China.
D. The growth of AI robots depends only on the government's support.
24. How does the writer show that AI robots are helping people's lives?
A. By telling stories.
B. By listing numbers.
C. By giving examples.
D. By comparing things.
25. What may be the best title for the passage?
A. AI Robots - New Roles Around Us
B. AI Robots - Fun Toys in Life
C. AI Robots - Helpers in Taishan Mountain
D. AI Robots - Past and Present

答案： 22. A
23. B
24. C
25. A