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In 2025, AI homework helpers are as common as calculators in schools. These "smart tutors", like StudyGenie and EduPal, use special technology to help students with maths, science, and writing—but they don't just give answers.
When a student has trouble, the AI asks questions to guide them. For example, if a student can't solve a maths problem, StudyGenie might say, "What should you do first to find the answer?" Meanwhile, EduPal has a simple mode that explains hard ideas using easy examples, like comparing photosynthesis to how a factory works.
Some teachers worry students will depend on AI too much and lose the ability of independent thinking, but studies show that students who use these tools wisely(like setting time limits) get $20\%$ faster at solving problems. Schools in Finland even teach students to check if the AI's answers are correct, helping them think carefully.
Soon, AI tutors may learn how each student studies best. A 2025 MIT report says future AI could tell when a student is stressed by their handwriting and suggest a break—making it feel more like a real teacher.
( )5. What do StudyGenie and EduPal do?
A. They do homework for students.
B. They help students learn step by step.
C. They only work for maths.
D. They replace all teachers.
( )6. What does the underlined word "them" in Paragraph 3 refer to?
A. Teachers.
B. AI's answers.
C. Schools.
D. Students.
( )7. What's the main idea of Paragraph 3?
A. The problems of using AI tutors.
B. The reasons for using AI tutors.
C. The results of using AI tutors.
D. The improvement of AI tutors.
( )8. What will future AI tutors probably do?
A. Make students good at every subject.
B. Understand students' needs better.
C. Replace all the teachers in school.
D. Only work for top students.
( )9. The article is probably taken from ______.
A. a science magazine
B. a science fiction
C. a school newspaper
D. a computer advertisement