AP Chinese Language and Culture Unit 4: Science and Technology Practice Exam

Assessment for Unit 4: Science and Technology

Estimated Time: 60 minutes

Exam Details

Questions: 26 total (23 multiple choice, 3 short answer)
Time: 60 minutes (recommended)
Topics Covered: Unit 4: Science and Technology
Format: Multiple Choice, Short Answer questions matching real exam difficulty
Scoring: Instant results with detailed explanations

A. Multiple-Choice Questions (23 Questions)

Select the one best answer for each question.

1. Read the following announcement from a school: '最近，我们学校的餐厅决定不再收现金了。同学们都得用手机支付。有的同学觉得很方便，不用带钱包。可是，也有同学担心手机没电了怎么办。' What is the main subject of the announcement?

(A)A change in the cafeteria's payment policy(B)The price of food in the school cafeteria(C)Rules for using mobile phones in class(D)How to charge mobile phones at school

2. Read the following paragraph about environmental regulations: '为了保护环境，上海开始实行垃圾分类。居民必须把垃圾分成四类：干垃圾、湿垃圾、可回收物和有害垃圾。如果在规定的时间以外扔垃圾，或者没有分好类，可能会被罚款。大家虽然觉得有点麻烦，但是为了我们的地球，都愿意努力去做。' According to the text, under what condition might residents be fined?

(A)If they produce too much trash(B)If they do not separate their trash correctly(C)If they use plastic bags(D)If they throw away recyclable items

3. Read the following blog post: '以前我每天花很多时间在社交媒体上聊天、看照片。现在我发现，虽然这样可以和朋友保持联系，但也让我很难专心学习。所以我决定每天只在晚上用半个小时手机，多花时间看书和运动。' What is the main point the author is making?

(A)Social media is the best way to make new friends(B)He plans to reduce his usage of social media to focus on other activities(C)Mobile phones are necessary for modern education(D)He wants to delete all his social media accounts permanently

4. Read the following travel review: '从北京到上海，坐高铁只需要四个半小时。高铁不仅快，而且很舒服，座位很宽敞。虽然飞机比高铁快一点，但是机场通常离市区很远，还要提前很久去安检。所以，很多人出差或者旅游都喜欢坐高铁。' According to the text, what is a disadvantage of traveling by plane compared to the high-speed train?

(A)Plane tickets are always more expensive(B)Planes are slower than high-speed trains(C)Airports are usually located far from the city center(D)The seats on planes are too large

5. [Skill: 1.A | Topic: 4.2] Please analyze the following graph description to answer the question. [Image Cue]: A bar graph titled "2019-2023年中国移动支付用户规模" (Scale of Mobile Payment Users in China 2019-2023). The x-axis represents the years from 2019 to 2023. The y-axis represents the number of users in millions. The bars show a consistent upward trend: 2019 (600 million), 2020 (750 million), 2021 (850 million), 2022 (900 million), 2023 (950 million). Based on the graph, which statement best describes the development of mobile payments in China?

(A)The number of users has declined due to security concerns.(B)The user base has grown steadily over the past five years.(C)The number of users peaked in 2020 and has since leveled off.(D)Mobile payments are less popular than cash transactions.

6. [Skill: 1.A | Topic: 4.2] Read the following excerpt from a news report on high-speed rail technology. “中国的高铁网络（High-speed rail network）不仅缩短了城市之间的距离，还改变了人们的出行方式。虽然高铁票价比普通火车贵，但因为它准时、舒适且速度快，越来越多的商务旅客（business travelers）选择高铁作为首选交通工具。” According to the text, why do business travelers prefer high-speed rail despite the higher ticket price?

(A)It connects to more rural villages than ordinary trains.(B)It offers significant discounts for business trips.(C)It is punctual, comfortable, and fast.(D)It is the only available transport between major cities.

7. [Skill: 3.A | Topic: 4.2] Read the following opinion piece regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. “虽然人工智能助手可以帮助学生快速找到问题的答案，但许多教育专家担心这会削弱学生的独立思考能力。如果学生过度依赖（rely excessively on）AI，他们可能会失去解决复杂问题的耐心和创造力。” What is the author's primary concern regarding the use of AI in education?

(A)AI technology is too expensive for most schools to afford.(B)AI assistants often provide incorrect answers to students.(C)AI might reduce students' ability to think independently.(D)AI will replace human teachers in the classroom entirely.

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8. [Skill: 1.A | Topic: 4.2] Please analyze the following chart description to answer the question. [Image Cue]: A pie chart titled "某城市可再生能源使用比例" (Percentage of Renewable Energy Use in a City). The chart is divided into four sections: - 太阳能 (Solar Energy): 45% - 风能 (Wind Energy): 30% - 水能 (Hydropower): 15% - 其他 (Other): 10% According to the chart, which renewable energy source is the most widely used in this city?

(A)Wind Energy(B)Hydropower(C)Solar Energy(D)Nuclear Energy

9. Questions 1–4 refer to the following email. **发件人：** 王浩 (Wang Hao) **收件人：** 刘教授 (Professor Liu) **主题：** 关于“绿色地球”科技创新大赛的咨询尊敬的刘教授：您好！我是育才中学的高三学生王浩。最近我在学校网站上看到了关于举办“绿色地球”科技创新大赛的通知。我对其中的“可再生能源在公共交通中的应用”这一主题非常感兴趣，并计划和同学组成小组参赛。我想向您咨询两个问题：第一，初赛提交的项目计划书是否需要包含完整的数据分析报告，还是只需要通过图表展示初步构想？第二，如果是跨校组队，是否符合报名资格？随信附上我们小组的初步构想草图，请您指正。期待您的回复。祝工作顺利王浩 10月15日 -------------------------------------------------- What is the main purpose of this email?

(A)To apply for a scholarship at a university(B)To inquire about specific details of a competition(C)To complain about the difficulty of a science project(D)To request a letter of recommendation for a job

10. In the sentence "请您指正" (qǐng nín zhǐzhèng), what is the meaning of "指正"?

(A)To approve immediately(B)To give guidance or correction(C)To grade and give a score(D)To publish online

11. [Skill: 5.A.7 | Topic: 4.4] **Stimulus (Simulated Audio):** Listen to the following conversation between two students discussing a new gadget. **Male Speaker:** "Zhège xīn chǎnpǐn de 'xùháng nénglì' fēicháng qiáng, chōng yī cì diàn kěyǐ yòng sān tiān." **Female Speaker:** "Duìbuqǐ, wǒ méi tīng dǒng. Nǐ shì shuō tā de diànchí hěn nàiyòng ma?" **Question:** What communication strategy is the female speaker using in her response?

(A)She is correcting the male speaker's pronunciation.(B)She is paraphrasing to check for understanding.(C)She is changing the topic of the conversation.(D)She is providing a suggestion for the product.

12. [Skill: 5.B.4 | Topic: 4.4] **Stimulus (Simulated Audio):** Listen to a student describing their preference for transportation technology. **Speaker:** "Wǒ píngshí xǐhuān zuò zìjià chē... ò, bùduì, wǒ shì shuō zìdòng jiàshǐ qìchē, yīnwèi wǒ juéde kējì gǎn hěn qiáng." **Question:** Based on the audio, which of the following best describes what the speaker likes?

(A)Self-driving cars(B)Private cars driven by oneself(C)Bicycles(D)High-speed trains

13. [Skill: 4.B.1 | Topic: 4.4] **Stimulus:** Read the following sentence regarding internet safety. "Suīrán shèjiāo méitǐ ràng wǒmen de shēnghuó gèng fāngbiàn, dànshì wǒmen yě yào jǐngtì **xūjiǎ xìnxī** de zhuànbō." **Question:** In the context of the sentence, what is the meaning of the bolded phrase **xūjiǎ xìnxī**?

(A)Personal privacy(B)False information(C)Virus software(D)Online payment

14. [Skill: 5.B.2 | Topic: 4.4] **Stimulus:** A student is writing an email about the benefits of online learning. Select the cohesive device that best completes the sentence. "Wǎngluò kèchéng ______ kěyǐ ràng wǒmen suíshí suídì xuéxí, ______ kěyǐ jiéshěng qù xuéxiào de shíjiān." **Question:** Which pair of words best fits the blanks?

(A)Suīrán ... dànshì (Although ... but)(B)Yīnwèi ... suǒyǐ (Because ... so)(C)Bùdàn ... érqiě (Not only ... but also)(D)Rúguǒ ... jiù (If ... then)

15. Stimulus: 阅读下面的短文，然后回答问题。 最近，小明对人工智能（AI）产生了浓厚的兴趣。为了在学校的“科技与生活”展览上展示中国传统文化，他决定尝试用最新的AI翻译软件把一首著名的唐诗翻译成英文，并配上由AI生成的山水画。他原本以为只要点击一下鼠标，就能完美地完成任务。 然而，结果却出乎意料。AI虽然很快生成了画作，但把诗句中的“游子身上衣”翻译成了“tourist's clothes”（游客的衣服），完全失去了原诗表达母爱的深层含义。同学们看到后，有的感到困惑，有的笑了起来。 小明看着屏幕，脸红了。他意识到，虽然科技能提高效率，但它无法完全理解人类的情感和文化的深度。为了解决这个问题，小明请教了中文老师，自己重新修改了翻译，并向同学们解释了这首诗背后的故事。最终，他的展示不仅获得了掌声，也引发了大家对于“科技与文化”关系的深思。 Question: Based on the text, what was the primary cause of the problem with Xiao Ming's presentation?

(A)The AI software malfunctioned and could not generate the landscape painting.(B)The AI provided a literal translation that failed to capture the cultural nuance of the poem.(C)Xiao Ming forgot to consult his teacher before the exhibition started.(D)The audience was unfamiliar with the Tang poem Xiao Ming selected.

16. Stimulus: Refer to the passage about Xiao Ming and the AI translation. Question: What is the meaning of the phrase “出乎意料” (chū hū yì liào) as used in the second paragraph?

(A)Within one's expectations(B)Extremely disappointing(C)To exceed one's ability(D)Contrary to expectations

17. Read the following advertisement found in a Chinese subway station: “告别排队！现在下载‘城市通’APP，不仅可以扫码乘车，还能实时查询公交车到站时间。新用户注册即送10元乘车券，体验智慧出行，从今天开始！” What is the main benefit of using the app mentioned in the advertisement?

(A)It provides free rides for a month.(B)It allows users to check real-time bus arrival information.(C)It offers a map of all subway stations in the city.(D)It guarantees a seat on the bus during rush hour.

18. Read the following excerpt from a student's blog post: “以前，我和朋友们聚会时，大家总是各自低头玩手机。现在，我们约定聚餐时把手机叠放在一起，谁先碰手机谁就买单。这个小游戏让我们重新找回了面对面交流的快乐，不再被科技‘绑架’。” What is the purpose of the game described in the blog post?

(A)To decide who pays the bill based on wealth.(B)To compare who has the newest smartphone model.(C)To encourage face-to-face interaction by limiting phone use.(D)To see who can refrain from eating for the longest time.

19. Read the following news snippet about environmental technology: “为了解决城市垃圾处理问题，上海等城市开始推行‘强制垃圾分类’。居民必须在规定的时间段内，将垃圾分为干垃圾、湿垃圾、可回收物和有害垃圾。很多社区还引入了智能垃圾桶，通过人脸识别或扫码投放，以此来记录居民的环保行为。” According to the text, how does technology support the new waste management policy?

(A)Robots are used to collect garbage from each household door-to-door.(B)Smart bins use identification methods to track disposal behaviors.(C)Apps are used to sell recyclable materials to the government.(D)Drones monitor the city to catch people littering.

20. Read the following email from a Chinese student to an American pen pal regarding online shopping: “在中国，‘双十一’购物节非常疯狂。那天晚上，我和成千上万的人一样，守在电脑前等待零点的到来，只为了抢购打折商品。这种大规模的网上购物活动不仅考验网速，更考验物流系统。据说现在的物流公司运用了大数据和机器人分拣技术，这就保证了即使包裹数量巨大，我们也能很快收到货。” What does the author imply is the key factor ensuring fast delivery during the shopping festival?

(A)The hiring of millions of temporary delivery workers.(B)The use of big data and robotic sorting technology.(C)The restriction of shopping to midnight hours only.(D)The reduction of the total number of packages allowed.

21. Read the following announcement posted at a railway station and answer the question. “为了方便旅客出行，铁路部门宣布：自下月起，本线所有高铁列车将全面实行电子客票（E-ticket）。旅客购票后，无需排队换取纸质车票，直接刷身份证或手机二维码即可进站乘车。这一举措不仅缩短了旅客的进站时间，还有助于减少纸张浪费，保护环境。” What is the main benefit of the new system mentioned in the announcement?

(A)It offers significant discounts on ticket prices.(B)It increases the speed of the trains.(C)It improves efficiency and conserves resources.(D)It allows passengers to reserve seats indefinitely.

22. Read the following excerpt from a health article and answer the question. “随着科技的发展，智能手机已成为青少年生活中不可或缺的一部分。然而，专家指出，睡前过度使用手机会产生负面影响。屏幕发出的蓝光（blue light）会抑制人体褪黑素的分泌，从而导致入睡困难或睡眠质量下降。此外，碎片化的网络信息也容易让人处于兴奋状态，难以放松。” According to the text, why do experts advise against using smartphones before bed?

(A)It drains the phone battery quickly.(B)It interferes with biological processes necessary for sleep.(C)It causes conflicts between teenagers and their parents.(D)It damages the physical screen of the device.

23. Read the following news snippet about China's space exploration program and answer the question. “中国空间站‘天宫’不仅是国家科技实力的象征，也是国际科技合作的重要平台。目前，已有来自17个国家的科学实验项目入选空间站首批科学实验任务。这表明中国致力于与世界各国共同探索宇宙奥秘，分享航天发展的成果。” What does the passage imply about China's approach to its space program?

(A)It is focused exclusively on national defense and security.(B)It prioritizes commercial space tourism over research.(C)It values global collaboration and shared scientific progress.(D)It aims to compete by banning foreign technology.

B. Short Answer Questions (3 Questions)

Answer all parts of each question. Answers must be in essay form. Outlines or lists alone are not acceptable.

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