《2026年山东省中考试卷精选九年级英语》

D
Construction (建筑) is one of the biggest users of energy and one of the biggest polluters. According to AI Magazine, construction is responsible for using 38% of world energy. The building part alone takes up almost 55% of final energy use and 33% of greenhouse gases. It's also well known that steel produces too much material waste in building construction.
Because of this big challenge, the future of sustainable (可持续的) construction may lie with AI. AI is able to study building efficiency (效率) performance by grouping data to find the best chances for sustainable material usage. With a tool like AI, the future of sustainable construction could progress much faster than in the past. Besides, AI helps architects (建筑师) work with new tools and sustainable materials to create our better buildings and cities of the future. For example, construction 3D printing guided by AI can offer better choices for building materials to save money, and map out how construction materials could be recycled.
In a professional article, AI is praised as a tool for sustainable construction, "In recent years, AI has become a promising tool for construction. AI can examine a large number of data sets on weather conditions and help to make full use of building systems for energy efficiency, water protection and other goals."
AI can be used to speed up the future of sustainable construction to set standards for the industry, and make construction more efficient and affordable. Like any other computer, AI is a tool that is particularly good at studying data sets, but for the moment it still requires smart and ethical (有道德的) human beings to lead its work. All of that has to be done with respect for humans, so it's really up to us to make it work.
36. How is Paragraph 1 developed?
A. By listing numbers.
B. By telling stories.
C. By expressing feelings.
D. By making comparisons.
37. How can AI help architects?
A. Produce sustainable steel.
B. Draw maps of dream cities.
C. Invent recyclable 3D printers.
D. Choose sustainable materials.
38. Which best explains the underlined word "promising" in Paragraph 3?
A. Facing challenges.
B. Needing improving.
C. Taking years to grow.
D. Having a bright future.
39. What does the writer suggest in the last paragraph?
A. It's difficult to develop AI.
B. Humans' future depends on AI.
C. It's humans' duty to guide AI.
D. Humans and AI should work together.
40. What is the text mainly about?
A. AI recycles construction wastes.
B. AI may take the place of architects.
C. AI helps sustainable construction.
D. AI speeds sustainable development.

答案： D [文章大意]本文是一篇说明文。文章主要指出建筑行业是能源消耗和污染的主要来源之一,同时存在材料浪费问题,而人工智能可能是解决这一挑战、推动建筑可持续发展的关键工具,介绍了AI在优化材料使用、辅助建筑师工作、提升建筑能效等方面的作用,还提到AI仍需人类的智慧和道德引导。
36.A [解析]细节理解题。根据第一段中的“38% of world energy”“almost 55% of final energy use”“33% of greenhouse gases”可知,该段通过列举具体数字,直观地说明了建筑行业在能源消耗和温室气体排放方面的严重问题,从而展开论述。故选A。
37.D [解析]细节理解题。根据第二段中的“AI is able to study building efficiency(效率) performance by grouping data to find the best chances for sustainable material usage”可知,人工智能能够通过分类数据帮助找到最可持续发展的建筑材料。故选D。
38.D [解析]词义猜测题。根据第三段中的“AI can examine a large number of data sets on weather conditions and help to make full use of building systems for energy efficiency, water protection and other goals.”可知,AI在可持续建筑方面能发挥积极作用,有实际的应用价值和发展潜力。由此可推测,“promising”意为“有前途的,有光明未来的”。故选D。
39.C [解析]细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Like any other computer, AI is a tool that is particularly good at studying data sets, but for the moment it still requires smart and ethical(有道德的) human beings to lead its work. All of that has to be done with respect for humans, so it’s really up to us to make it work.”可知,作者认为目前AI仍需要人类的智慧和道德引导,引导AI是人类的责任。故选C。
40.C [解析]主旨大意题。通读全文可知,文章开篇指出建筑行业的问题,随后围绕AI如何推动可持续建筑发展展开,介绍了AI在优化材料使用、提升建筑能效、辅助建筑师工作等方面的作用,核心是“AI助力可持续建筑”。故选C。
长难句分析
It’s also well known that steel produces too much material waste in building construction.
译文:众所周知,钢铁在建筑施工中产生了太多的材料浪费。
分析:本句中It为形式主语,真正的主语是that引导的主语从句。