七、阅读短文，回答问题
Assistive (辅助) technology is about special equipment (设备) and computer programmes that help people with disabilities. Today, AI is making this technology even more powerful. For many students, AI helps them learn better and feel more confident.
AI can read texts aloud for students who cannot see well or have reading problems. It can also help organize thoughts, summarize difficult reading, or even translate older English texts into modern English. Some teachers worry that students might use AI to cheat, but for students with disabilities, AI makes a difference in their daily lives.
Ben is a 14-year-old student from New York. He has a learning disability. He uses AI to help with Maths problems and to make plans for book reports. A task that used to take him 1.5 hours now takes only 15 minutes. Now he has more time to do things he enjoys.
Makenzie is a 14-year-old from Indiana. She has dyslexia (阅读困难), a condition that makes reading difficult. When she was young, she thought she was stupid. But with the help of AI tools, she made great progress and became a star student at her school.
“I would have just given up if I didn’t have them,” Makenzie said. Now, her school has started using chatbots to help students. She no longer has to wait for a teacher to help her. “Now we don’t need to wait anymore,” she said happily. “I feel proud of myself. AI has made my life so much better.”
1. How can AI help students with reading problems?
AI can read texts aloud for them.
2. What does Ben use AI to do?
He uses AI to help with Maths problems and to make plans for book reports.
3. What did Makenzie think of herself when she was young?
She thought she was stupid.
4. What happened to Makenzie after using AI?
She made great progress and became a star student at her school.
5. What can we learn from Makenzie’s story?
With proper guidance, AI tools can help some learners deal with certain difficulties. (答案合理即可)
