三、(2025·扬州市树人学校三模)完形填空。(15分)
With over 220 million people aged 65 or older in 2024, our country faces big
challenges
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in elderly care. We're developing special robots to help take care of the growing
population
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. These robots can do many useful things like
reminding
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the elderly to take medicine, helping them walk
safely
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, bringing meals, and
even
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recognizing their emotions through facial recognition technology.
The robots come in different
types
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. Some are physical helper robots that look like Metal Suits to help weak elderly people move around. Others are companion(陪伴) robots designed to talk and keep
lonely
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elderly people company. Chinese companies in cities like Shanghai and Shenzhen are leading the development of these technologies. The government has also created the world's first international
standard
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for such robots to make sure they are safe and reliable.
However
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, there are still several problems that need to be solved. The robots are currently too
expensive
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for most families, often costing between ¥100,000 and ¥500,000. They also struggle with complex situations and can't fully
take the place of
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human caregivers. Privacy(隐私) is another problem
since
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the robots collect health information about the elderly people they assist.
Experts believe, with 5G and AI technology, future robots will improve significantly.
They
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may become more affordable, smarter, and better at understanding human feelings. The government is working on more policies(政策) to
support
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this technology while protecting people's privacy. Meanwhile, some universities are also involved in it.
In general
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, these robots provide important help with daily tasks. The development of these robots shows how China is using innovation to solve social problems, though there are still challenges to overcome before they can be widely used in ordinary families across the country.
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C
)1. A. chances B. choices C. challenges D. changes
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B
)2. A. price B. population C. problem D. pain
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D
)3. A. teaching B. advising C. ordering D. reminding
(
A
)4. A. safely B. quickly C. quietly D. bravely
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C
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D
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A
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C
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A
)9. A. However B. Therefore C. Instead D. Anyway
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B
)10. A. old B. expensive C. heavy D. strange
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C
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(
D
)12. A. otherwise B. though C. unless D. since
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A
)13. A. They B. It C. We D. You
(
D
)14. A. control B. design C. create D. support
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B
)15. A. In fact B. In general C. After all D. Above all
