1 . 假定你是李华，你的留学生朋友 Mason要参加“中国古诗词朗读大赛”。请你给他写信推荐一首古诗，可用唐朝诗人李白的《静夜思》或其他你喜欢的古诗进行推荐。
附：《静夜思》(Thoughts on a Tranquil Night)
李白(Li Bai)
床前明月光，(Before my bed a pool of light—)
疑是地上霜。(Can it be hoar-frost on the ground?)
举头望明月， (Looking up, I find the moon bright;)
低头思故乡。(Bowing, in homesickness I’m drowned.)

(许渊冲译)

注意：
1.写作词数应为 80左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mason,
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Yours,

Li Hua

4 . Last week, I sent the same request to ChatGPT, the latest artificial-intelligence chatbot from OpenAI. “Upon the Firth of Forth, a bridge doth stand,” it began. In less than a minute, the program had created in full a rhyming Shakespearean sonnet (莎士比亚十四行诗). Tools like ChatGPT seem poised to change the world of poetry — and so much else — but poets also have a lot to teach us about artificial intelligence. If algorithms (算法) are getting good at writing poetry, it’s partially because poetry was always an algorithmic business.

Even the most rebellious (叛逆的) poets follow more rules than they might like to admit. When schoolchildren are taught to imitate the structure of sonnet, they are effectively learning to follow algorithmic constraints. Should it surprise us that computers can do so, too?

But considering how ChatGPT works, its ability to follow the rules for sonnets seems a little more impressive. No one taught it these rules. It is based on a newer kind of AI known as a large language model (LLM). To put it simply, LLMs analyze large amounts of human writing and learn to predict what the next word in a string of text should be, based on context. One frequent criticism of LLMs is that they do not understand what they write; they just do a great job of guessing the next word.

When a private verse by Dickinson makes us feel like the poet speaks directly to us, we are experiencing the effects of a technology called language. Poems are made of paper and ink — or, these days, electricity and light. There is no one “inside” a Dickinson poem any more than one by ChatGPT. Of course, every Dickinson poem reflects her intention to create meaning. When ChatGPT puts words together, it does not intend anything. Some argue that writings by LLMs therefore have no meaning, only the appearance of it. If I see a cloud in the sky that looks like a giraffe, I recognize it as an accidental similarity. In the same way, this argument goes, we should   regard the writings of ChatGPT as merely imitating real language, meaningless and random as cloud shapes.

When I showed my friends the sonnet by ChatGPT, they called it “soulless and barren.” Despite following all the rules for sonnets, the poem is predictable. But is the average sonnet by a human any better? If we now expect computers to write not just poems but good poems, then we have set a much higher bar.

1. What is the main idea of paragraph 1 and paragraph 2?

A．ChatGPT will make a difference to poetry based on algorithms.

B．There is no doubt that AI can copy the grammatical rules of poetry.

C．Poetry guidelines provide a possibility for AI’s poetry writing.

D．There is a similarity between algorithms and poetry.

2. How does ChatGPT write poems?

A．ChatGPT is trained to follow the rules by LLMs.

B．ChatGPT can analyze and predict human languages.

C．ChatGPT is technologically supported by LLMs.

D．ChatGPT itself learn to follow the rules.

3. Why does the author mention Dickinson and cloud in paragraph 4?

A．He talks about cloud to describe the meaninglessness of AI’s poetry.

B．He tells of Dickinson to describe the meaninglessness AI’s poetry.

C．He mentions cloud to suggest its close relationship with AI’s poetry.

D．He refers to Dickinson to suggest her close relationship with AI’s poetry.

4. Which of the following can best describe the author’s attitude towards AI poetry?

A．Acceptable and favorable	B．Amazed and admiring
C．Indifferent and uncaring	D．Doubtful and uneasy

6 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Science fiction, or sci-fi, has     1    (explosive) grown in popularity since the 21st century. Its impact on media, art, pop culture, film and technology has consolidated sci-fi as     2     unique storytelling genre.

Before the 2000s, Chinese science fiction was a lesser-known and community-oriented genre. Few works were translated, and the western world took no interest     3     it. But the once subgenre has become internationally recognized, mainly because of Ken Liu, a writer,     4     (translate) and computer scientist. Liu has done more work than anyone else to translate Chinese sci-fi. After he translated The Three-Body Problem, it became the first contemporary Chinese sci-fi novel in English.     5     (publish) in 2014, it proved to be a raging success.

Writing in Chinese is, of course, different from writing in English. The meanings and references used in Chinese sci-fi are unique to the genre. In the works Liu translated, multiple footnotes are used     6    (describe) the complexity western readers can’t understand, and they explain why a word or sentence     7    (write) in a certain way. The cultures and languages within China each have their own subtle differences, giving translated works a foreign and distinct feel     8     no western novel can match.

The use of traditional and cultural objects, words and places in Chinese science fiction makes the genre a cultural and     9     (history) analysis of China. After reading The Three-Body Problem, for example, western readers discover some differences and     10     (similarity) between western and Asian cultures.

7 . Irish Writers Centre Novel Fair 2024

The Novel Fair is an annual competition initiated by the Irish Writers Centre (IWC). Described by The Irish Times as “A Dragons’ Cave for writers”, each year the Fair aims to introduce up-and-coming writers to top publishers and literary agents.

The Prize

The twelve winners will have the opportunity to present the summary of their novel directly to industry professionals. Leading publishers and agents will be invited by the IWC to meet these writers in person or through a series of online meetings. To get fully prepared for the meeting with publishers and agents, the winners will receive a place in a workshop on “How to Promote Your Novel”, two weeks in advance. Also, applicants who are longlisted (初选) but do not make it to the shortlist of twelve will have their works evaluated and criticized by the judging panel.

How to Enter

Entry fee for application is £55 (Members of IWC can enter for a discounted fee of £45). This competition only accepts manuscripts (原稿) for novels. Applicants are required to send a summary within 300 words and up to five chapters of their novel, which should be 10,000 words (+/-10％). Manuscripts should be submitted online. There is a limit of one entry per applicant.

Entries are welcome from anywhere in the world. Before entering the competition, please ensure that you have read the Novel Fair Terms & Conditions 2024 very carefully as the Fair is open to only novelists who have never published work previously. If you have any questions about the application process, please email novelfair@irishwriterscentre.ie.

1. What’s the purpose of the Fair?

A．To advertise local stories.

B．To encourage literary reading.

C．To serve as a platform for writers.

D．To arouse enthusiasm for writing.

2. What can the workshop help the winners do?

A．Deal with the judging panel.

B．Improve their writing skills.

C．Learn about publishing process.

D．Present their novels attractively.

3. Which of the following meets the requirement of the Fair?

A．A summary of 200 words.

B．A novel published in 2023.

C．A paper manuscript by post.

D．A submission of seven chapters.

8 . 假定你是校英文报的记者，你校于上周五举办了一场以“吟咏古风雅韵，传承诗意文道”为主题的中国古诗词吟诵比赛。请你用英语写一篇新闻报道。
内容包括：
1.活动内容；
2. 活动反响。
注释：吟咏古风雅韵，传承诗意文道：Recite ancient verses, pass on poetic artistry
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10 . If you want to understand China but can’t afford an expensive international flight, these four books can give you a complete overview of the country.

River Town

River Town: Two Years on the Yangtze by Peter Hessler-This book is a journal of the author’s two years spent teaching English in a small town called Fuling, situated on the banks of the Yangtze River. Hessler writes about his experiences living in a foreign culture and observing the lives of the town’s residents. The book was published in 2001 and has won several awards, including the Kiriyama Prize.

Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China

It is a book that tells the story of China’s modernization. It was written by Ezra Vogel and published in 2011. The author describes how Deng Xiaoping’s policies led to significant changes in China’s economy and society. The book has received critical honors and won the Lionel Gelber Prize In 2012.

The Search for Modern China by Jonathan Spence

This book is a comprehensive history of China from the Ming dynasty to the present day. The author, a prominent scholar of Chinese history, provides a detailed analysis of the social, cultural, and political changes that have taken place in China over the past 500 years. The book was first put out in 1990 and has since been revised and updated several times. This book was the top bestseller for years.

Factory Girls: From Village to City in a Changing China

Written by Leslie T. Chang, this book, published in 2008, is reportage on the lives of young women who leave their rural homes to work in factories in China’s cities. Chang, a former New York Times correspondent (someone who is employed by a newspaper or a television station etc. to report news from a particular area or on a particular subject), interviewed hundreds of factory girls to provide insight into the social and economic changes in China.

1. What kind of book is River Town?

A．Science fiction.	B．Nonfiction.
C．A travel guide of Fuling.	D．A reference book.

2. What is TRUE about The Search for Modern China by Jonathan Spence?

A．It was published 500 years ago.	B．It was written by a history teacher.
C．It was very popular.	D．It has remained the same since its first publication.

3. Which book is written by a reporter?

A．River Town.

B．Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China.

C．The Search for Modern China.

D．Factory Girls: From Village to City in a Changing China.