Ⅲ. 阅读理解（每小题 2.5 分，满分 20 分）
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新素材 AI 宠物（2025·绍兴一模）Humans have been keeping pets, such as dogs and cats, for ages. But now, artificial intelligence（AI）is changing this tradition by creating robot “pets”, which look and act differently from real animals. These “pets” are changing the way people live, work, and play across China.
Recently, a video of a woman walking a robotic dog in Shanghai went popular online, and amazed millions on the internet. They called it “a scene from the future”. Another popular video showed a robotic dog carrying a real puppy on its back in Chengdu, attracting crowds.
On shopping sites, the Go2 quadruped（四足的）robot from Unitree Robotics has sold over 3,000 ones. Buyers shared photos of the robots playing with children or performing in parks. One parent shared, “Though it looks different from the real dogs, my child loves it so much that we take it out almost every week to have fun—it’s like his best friend!”
Robot pets are becoming silent partners in China’s modern life. At a Chongqing marathon, they danced like lions and joined 35,000 human runners. In Zhejiang, one even acted in a traditional opera show, amazing the audience with difficult performances. Except for fun, these robots are also being used in medical and other public services across the country. In Hangzhou, a robot dog named “Xiaoxi” sends medicine to elderly people. In Shandong, they carry heavy goods in Taishan Mountain. In Qingdao, robot dogs help firefighters by searching dangerous areas. In Beijing, they patrol（巡逻）the streets and attract attention.
As robots play a bigger role in our lives, China’s robot market is growing fast. A report shows it was worth 468 million yuan in 2023 and may reach 4.8 billion yuan by 2030. The government also supports this growth and promises to support more AI inventions, including smarter robots, AI-enabled phones and computers, and intelligent robots.
1. What can we know about the Go2 quadruped robot?
A. They can play with kids like friends.
B. They are made for the future markets.
C. Over 5,000 of them have been sold.
D. They look and act just like real pets.
2. 新考法 写作手法 How does the writer make us know that robot pets are popular in Paragraph 4?
A. By telling a story.
B. By giving examples.
C. By using a saying.
D. By doing surveys.
3. Why does the government support AI robots according to the text?
A. To compete with other countries.
B. To take the place of human workers.
C. To reduce the number of real pets.
D. To make people’s life more convenient.
4. Which could be the best title for the passage?
A. Online Videos Show Robot Pets
B. Shopping Malls Sell AI Products
C. Robot Pets Change Daily Life
D. Modern Cities Need New Fashion

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（2025·深圳三模改编）Shenzhen, already famous for its clean and smart public restrooms, is making headlines again. It has built special “pet toilets” in many communities and shopping malls, which are designed to solve the problem of pet waste.
The Coast City Shopping Mall in Nanshan District has built a dedicated（专用的）restroom for cats and dogs. This pet restroom is located next to regular restrooms and is provided with pet pee pads, deodorizers（除臭剂）, and other items. On the walls, there are instructions on the proper ways to deal with pet waste. The overall environment is clean.
Many communities and shopping areas also provide pet waste cleaning tools for pet owners. In One Mall in Yantian District, there are sites for pet owners to pick up doggy waste bags. The Upperhills Shopping Mall in Futian District also provides trash bins with doggy waste bags and hand-wiping paper for cleaning up pet waste.
“Some dogs like chihuahuas and shih tzus can manage to go to the bathroom at home, but for larger dogs, outdoor toileting is a basic necessity,” said a woman who owns a small Scottish terrier named AD. “The pet toilets meet the physiological（生理的）needs of pets while also creating a cleaner, more comfortable public space for those who do not own pets.”
Shenzhen has long been a pioneer in creating a pet-friendly environment. As early as 2020, the city became the first in China to ban the consumption of cats and dogs. Today, over 50 malls have pet-friendly facilities（设施）, with more on the way.
5. What problem do the “pet toilets” mainly aim to deal with?
A. To improve public restroom for humans.
B. To manage pet waste left in public areas.
C. To reduce the expenses of raising pets in the city.
D. To solve the problem of walking large dogs in the city.
6. 语言能力 推断能力 Why does the author mention the Scottish terrier owner’s opinion?
A. To argue against traditional restrooms.
B. To compare small and large dogs’ needs.
C. To highlight that pet toilets benefit all citizens.
D. To advise about improvements for Shenzhen’s pet facilities.
7. What can we infer from the passage about Shenzhen’s attitude towards pets?
A. It mainly cares about the health of large dogs.
B. It has become the first city globally to ban eating pets.
C. It aims to build more new shopping malls with pets.
D. It is actively working to create a pet-friendly city.
8. 新考法 篇章结构 How is the passage structured?