一、阅读短文,从方框中选择合适的单词或词组,并用其正确形式填空
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Growing up as a teenager, I often find it difficult to communicate openly with my parents. Our conversations sometimes turn into arguments because we see things so differently. A main point of disagreement is the time I spend on electronic devices—they constantly remind me 1 the hours I spend on my mobile phone. They warn that too much screen time may make me 2 from not only eye strain but also poor concentration in class.
They also notice that I sometimes 3 patience when facing challenging school tasks, and encourage me 4 a study schedule. Yet, their constant reminders and high expectations add to my daily 5. I cannot stay 6 on my studies whenever my exam results fall short of expectations. Looking back, I deeply 7 not taking their advice more seriously earlier. Maybe I should start sharing my feelings with them and work together to find a balance.
After all, 8 years are not just about problems—they are also about growing and becoming better at understanding both ourselves and those who care about us.
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Nowadays, more and more teenagers are turning to AI (artificial intelligence) tutors (私人教师) to deal with their study problems. Unlike traditional tutors, AI tutors are available 24/7, which makes them a great choice for students who often 1 late to finish homework or have questions at odd hours.
16-year-old Li Jia used to struggle with Maths. She was too shy to ask her teacher for help and her parents couldn’t 2 her with difficult problems. “I felt really stressed every time I faced a Maths exam,” Li Jia said. “Then my cousin recommended an AI tutor app to me. At first, I doubted 3 it could really help. But after using it for a month, I found that it explains problems step by step, just like a real tutor.” Now, Li Jia’s Maths marks have improved a lot, and she is more confident in class.
AI tutors can also help students 4 their study time better. They can make personalized study plans based on a student’s 5 and weaknesses. For example, if a student is good at grammar but weak in reading, the AI tutor will give them more reading practice and fewer grammar exercises.
However, some people worry that relying too much on AI tutors might make students 6 lazy to think independently. “AI tutors can give answers quickly, but students still need to 7 the logic behind the answers,” said Mr Zhang, a senior English teacher. “It’s important for teenagers to learn how to solve problems on their own 8 relying on tutors.”
Another concern is about whether the AI’s answers are 9. Sometimes, AI tutors might make mistakes, especially when dealing with difficult questions. So students should 10 the answers with their textbooks or ask teachers before believing them.
Despite these concerns, AI tutors are becoming more and more popular among teenagers. They are like 11 friends who are always ready to help with studies. But it is important for students to use them properly. They should see AI tutors 12 helpers, not replacements for their own efforts.
“I still do my homework by myself first. Only when I really can’t solve a problem do I turn to the AI tutor,” Li Jia said. “It helps me save time, but I never 13 thinking for myself.”
As technology develops, AI tutors will become more advanced. Maybe in the future, they will be able to have more human-like 14 and understand students’ emotions better. But no matter how advanced AI becomes, the most important thing for teenagers’ studies is still their own 15 and hard work.
() 1. A. stay up B. wake up C. give up D. pick up
() 2. A. check B. help C. share D. provide
() 3. A. that B. if C. what D. why
() 4. A. manage B. save C. waste D. miss
() 5. A. interests B. habits C. strengths D. hobbies
() 6. A. very B. so C. too D. quite
() 7. A. understand B. forget C. copy D. guess
() 8. A. instead of B. because of C. thanks to D. according to
() 9. A. high-speeded B. correct C. interest D. difficult
()10. A. compare B. connect C. cover D. create
()11. A. lazy B. strict C. helpful D. careless
()12. A. for B. with C. to D. as
()13. A. stop B. start C. keep D. continue
()14. A. voices B. conversations C. smiles D. gestures
()15. A. pride B. honesty C. progress D. effort