三、阅读理解。（共20分）
第一节 阅读下列短文，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。（每小题1.5分，共15分）
A 时事聚焦
In early March 2026, a free AI tool called OpenClaw became popular in China. People call it “the Lobster”(龙虾) because its icon is a red lobster. It started a fashion across the country called “raising lobsters”—that means setting up and using this AI tool. A large number of technology fans waited in line for the free setup in Shenzhen and Shanghai, and many people also paid for quick online help with setting it up.
Unlike other common chat tools like ChatGPT, OpenClaw can do different kinds of practical tasks. It can work on many computer systems and goes well with everyday office programs. It can organize information, edit documents（编辑文件）, and solve computer problems by itself, serving as a helpful tool. This change from “just chatting” to “working” made people want more suitable machines. Big companies have added one-click settings to make it easier to use, and local governments have made helpful rules to support similar research and develop new ideas.
However, fast growth also brings risks. China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology(工信部) warned that the wrong setup might lead to
cyberattacks and data leaks. Because of this risk, some big international companies even stopped using OpenClaw. Also, people who use it a lot have to keep paying for necessary language services. As international news said, OpenClaw shows the quick rise of useful AI tools and can help people work better. However, to make it grow well and last long, we need a balanced way: we must put new technology, online safety, and cost control together.
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C
）1.（创新考法·行文方式）How does the writer describe OpenClaw’s popularity in Paragraph 1?
A. By asking questions.
B. By telling a story.
C. By giving examples.
D. By listing reasons.
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A
）2. What makes OpenClaw different from common chat tools?
A. It is able to complete practical tasks by itself.
B. It supports talking with people all over the world.
C. It provides free office programs for users.
D. It works faster than other AI tools.
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D
）3. What can we know from the second paragraph?
A. OpenClaw will be in use in most companies soon.
B. There is only one kind of machine people can buy.
C. Local governments do nothing for the development of OpenClaw.
D. OpenClaw helps increase the sales of suitable machines.
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B
）4. What does the phrase “cyberattacks and data leaks” most probably mean in Paragraph 3?
A. Helping people work better by sharing useful information.
B. Harmful online actions and losing private information.
C. Collecting and keeping information in a safe way.
D. Sending information to others quickly through the Internet.
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B
）5. Which opinion would the writer probably agree with?
A. OpenClaw will do all the office work soon.
B. OpenClaw is a useful AI tool but needs proper use and management.
C. It’s right for big international companies to stop using OpenClaw.
D. OpenClaw’s success shows that ChatGPT is no longer useful.
