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On January 28,2025, a special performance called YangBOT amazed audiences at the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, China's most-watched TV show. Directed by famous filmmaker Zhang Yimou, the show mixed traditional Chinese yangko dance with modern robot technology.
In the performance, humanoid robots (robots shaped like humans) dressed in colourful costumes danced yangko, a joyful folk dance from northern China often seen during festivals. They spun handkerchiefs instantly and formed creative group patterns. The robots were developed by Unitree(宇树科技),a Chinese robotics company. This was not Unitree's first success — in 2021, their robot cows named “Ben Ben”(犇犇) danced as backup for a singer.
The robots learned dance moves through AI and used laser navigation to move safely on the uneven stage. Their strong joints (like knees with $360\ \mathrm{N·m}$ power) helped them balance perfectly during fast steps. Zhang Yimou explained, “This dance isn't just fun—it shows how technology can bring new life to traditions.”
Thanks to these innovations, the robots won the hearts of millions. On social media, topics like “Robot Yangko”trended quickly. Young viewers called it “cool”, while older audiences loved its humor and festive Spirit.
The YangBOT program is a perfect mix of China's tech progress and cultural pride. As one fan said,“It's like watching the future and past dance together!”
1. What was special about the performance at the 2025 CCTV Spring Festival Gala?
A. It was directed by a foreign filmmaker.
B. It combined traditional dance with robot technology.
C. Only human dancers performed yangko.
D. It was the first time robots appeared on the Gala.
2. How did the robots learn the dance moves?
A. By watching human dancers.
B. Through AI.
C. With the help of Zhang Yimou.
D. They were programmed with fixed moves.
3. The YangBOT program reflects ______.
A. China's weakness in technology
B. only the cultural traditions of China
C. the conflict between technology and culture
D. a combination of China's tech progress and cultural pride
4. Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A. The History of CCTV Spring Festival Gala.
B. Robots Replace Human Dancers.
C. Robot Yangko:A New Highlight at the Gala.
D. Unitree's Greatest Invention.
On January 28,2025, a special performance called YangBOT amazed audiences at the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, China's most-watched TV show. Directed by famous filmmaker Zhang Yimou, the show mixed traditional Chinese yangko dance with modern robot technology.
In the performance, humanoid robots (robots shaped like humans) dressed in colourful costumes danced yangko, a joyful folk dance from northern China often seen during festivals. They spun handkerchiefs instantly and formed creative group patterns. The robots were developed by Unitree(宇树科技),a Chinese robotics company. This was not Unitree's first success — in 2021, their robot cows named “Ben Ben”(犇犇) danced as backup for a singer.
The robots learned dance moves through AI and used laser navigation to move safely on the uneven stage. Their strong joints (like knees with $360\ \mathrm{N·m}$ power) helped them balance perfectly during fast steps. Zhang Yimou explained, “This dance isn't just fun—it shows how technology can bring new life to traditions.”
Thanks to these innovations, the robots won the hearts of millions. On social media, topics like “Robot Yangko”trended quickly. Young viewers called it “cool”, while older audiences loved its humor and festive Spirit.
The YangBOT program is a perfect mix of China's tech progress and cultural pride. As one fan said,“It's like watching the future and past dance together!”
1. What was special about the performance at the 2025 CCTV Spring Festival Gala?
A. It was directed by a foreign filmmaker.
B. It combined traditional dance with robot technology.
C. Only human dancers performed yangko.
D. It was the first time robots appeared on the Gala.
2. How did the robots learn the dance moves?
A. By watching human dancers.
B. Through AI.
C. With the help of Zhang Yimou.
D. They were programmed with fixed moves.
3. The YangBOT program reflects ______.
A. China's weakness in technology
B. only the cultural traditions of China
C. the conflict between technology and culture
D. a combination of China's tech progress and cultural pride
4. Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A. The History of CCTV Spring Festival Gala.
B. Robots Replace Human Dancers.
C. Robot Yangko:A New Highlight at the Gala.
D. Unitree's Greatest Invention.
答案
D
; C ; B ; B
; C ; B ; B
