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Cool driverless buss A bus door opens and you get on. Wait, where is the driver? Here is a new kind of driverless bus called Apolong. It can seat 14 people and doesn’t need a driver. The bus follows traffic rules. It stops every time it sees a stop light. | Your close friend Hi, everyone. I’m Xiaoice, a chatbot(聊天机器人). I speak like a 17-year-old girl. If you feel lonely, you can talk with me. I’m good at singing, writing poems and telling stories. I want to be your friend! |
World’s first AI anchor(主播) Hey, look! The famous Chinese anchor Qiu Hao is reporting the news for us. But, is “he” really Qiu Hao? The answer is “no”. This is the world’s first AI anchor. It looks and speaks just like a real person. It speaks both Chinese and English. It can work 24 hours without any mistakes. The AI anchor joins Inhuman reporting team. You might see it on TV soon. | Popular AI artist This beautiful painting was at an auction(拍卖) in 2018. It sold for about 3,000,000 yuan! But it is not a work by a famous painter, such as Vincent van Gogh. It was painted by an AI artist. Three Frenchmen created the AI. The AI artist studied over 15,000 paintings. In this way, it learned to paint. Now it is among the most popular artists in the world. |
| A．there is a driver in it | B．there are 24 seats in it | C．it stops every time it sees a stop light |
| A．go out to play with you | B．talk with you if you feel lonely | C．be your friend |
| A．a work painted by Vincent Van Gogh |
| B．worth about 3,000,000 yuan at an auction |
| C．studied by three French artists over 15,000 times |
| A．The AI anchor can only speak English. |
| B．The AI anchor can work 24 hours without mistakes. |
| C．The AI artist is one of the most popular artists in China. |
| A．a guidebook | B．a notice | C．a newspaper |
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【推荐1】Attitude towards ChatGPT’s Development
ChatGPT has become one of the hottest topics in technology these days. As the new-generation talking AI, it is so good at giving out answers that people are using it to write papers, pass exams and correct computer codes( 代 码 ), all of which it can do within seconds. Some have even asked the chatgpt for psychological counselling ( 心 理 咨 询 ) or to create personalized weight-loss plans. What will the widespread use of similar AI tools mean for humans, and could they replace us?
Having used ChatGPT and other GPT-based artificial intelligence programs in every field, we have found they have several advantages over us humans. Most notably with speed, ChatGPT can rapidly look through the whole internet-based database(数据库). It can then form sentences and summarize information almost as well as humans, and improve itself through deep learning.
But there is one aspect in which ChatGPT, and indeed all the AIs, could never catch up with humans. The pursuit( 追求 ) of happiness is what basically distinguishes humans from AIs. That might sound grandiose, but that happens in both daily life and over the course of human history. For example, as individuals, we work hard so as to earn money for a bigger apartment or a new car, for the purpose of improving our living standards. It is similar for human society as a whole. People grew tired of walking on foot, so means of transport were developed using wheels, carts and carriages, then trains and cars. People dreamed of flying in the sky and to the moon, so planes and spacecrafts were invented.
In a sense, it is people’s wishing for a life better than the present that pushes human history forward. That applies( 适 用 ) to the development of AI. But ChatGPT, or any AI, is basically only a pile of code, written as a means to solve problems. To solve problems is the only reason for AI to exist. But they cannot raise problems to solve, which made it impossible to improve independently. AI has been created as a tool to provide service to make people’s lives better, as part of the whole efforts of improving lives.
That’s one reason why there is no need, at least at present, to worry about AIs replacing humans.
1. According to the passage, the new generation of AI is able to ________.| A．make sentences and express different emotions as humans |
| B．make self-development plans to enjoy happiness in its life |
| C．raise problems on its own and solve them in a few seconds |
| D．provide plenty of service to meet the needs of our humans |
| A．protects | B．prevents | C．recognizes | D．challenges |
| A．The technology of AI has kept on pushing our human history forward. |
| B．AI has made great progress in building its powerful database by itself. |
| C．Humans have created AI as a tool to make their lives better and better. |
| D．AI has more opportunities to grow up without any help from humans. |
【推荐2】If you could build a house on the moon, what would it look like? Two Danish designers(设计师) made a special house. They call it Lunark. It can be folded (折叠) and become smaller. When it is unfolded, it becomes 5.6 times bigger. This makes it easier to take the house to the moon. Designers Sebastian Aristotel and Karl-Johan Sorenson got the idea from origami, a kind of art which is created by folding paper. Later this year, they will test Lunark in northern Greenland for three months. Northern Greenland is one of the most moon-like places on Earth, It is windy and as cold as -30°C. The designers will be cut off from the rest of the world. It will be almost like living on the moon. If it works, people might use it on the real moon in the future.
1. Lunark can he folded because ________.
| A．it is the art of folding paper | B．it is an idea from origami |
| C．it can be taken to the moon conveniently | D．it will become 5.6 times bigger when unfolded |
| A．You can plant some flowers in it. | B．You can do some sports in it. |
| C．It is as big as a car when unfolded. | D．You can 3D print the solar panels. |
| A．Because it is like the moon. | B．Because nobody lives there. |
| C．Because the weather there is good. | D．Because it is close to the moon. |
| A．They will live in it themselves. | B．They will put it in a windy place. |
| C．They will put it in a cold place. | D．They will send it to the moon. |
【推荐3】A lot of actions have been taken to fight food waste, but one young man is making a big difference with technology.
Liu Jichen, 23, a student from Tsinghua University, has developed a WeChat mini-program called“Clear Your Plate”. After a meal, users can open the mini-program and take a picture of their empty plates. Once the picture is recognized by the AI, students can collect points and use them to buy gifts or meals for children in poor areas.
Liu and his team, together with other organizations, started the “Clear Your Plate” activity in November for the third year. It has swept over 1,017 universities across the country.
“Through the activity, we hope to encourage everyone to take action against food waste and to let the world learn from Chinese ways and solutions to help fight against global food security(安全） challenges,”Liu said.
The one-month activity attracted almost 1.6 million people and reduced food waste by 862 tons and carbon emissions by 3,337 tons, The China Youth Daily reported.
The idea to develop such a mini-program came from Liu’s experience in a restaurant. In 2017, he found that a restaurant would give diners who finished off their food a card and offer small gifts after a certain number of cards had been collected.
“Technological innovation（科技创新） is a good way to reduce food waste,” Liu thought. He organized a team of 20 members to work on the project at the end of 2017. To solve the AI’s problem of identifying（识别） photos of empty plates, the team spent half a year collecting over 100,000 examples in canteens and restaurants. In 2018, the mini-program was put into use on Oct 16, World Food Day. They then started an activity later that year.
“There were so many unknowns in research and development. For our team members, the biggest challenge was whether we were confident enough to complete it,” Liu said. They not only achieved their goal, but now, the mini-program has more than 5 million registered users, according to Liu.
1. The “Clear Your Plate” is ________.| A．a picture | B．a WeChat mini-programe | C．a restaurant | D．an organazation |
| ① Liu and his team spent half a year collecting examples. ② The mini-program was put into use on World Food Day. ③ Liu organized a team of 20 members to work on the project. ④ The activity has swept over 1,017 universities across the country |
| A．①③②④ | B．②④①③ | C．④①③② | D．③①②④ |
| A．to encourage more people to fight food waste |
| B．to collect some points and use them to buy meals |
| C．to get a certain number of cards and receive small gifts |
| D．to make people know the power of technological innovation |
| A．A storybook. | B．A magazine. | C．A dictionary | D．A guidebook. |
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Winter swimming tips Winter swimming has many benefits: • Helps blood move around your body faster. • Helps keep you fit. • Boosts your immune system(免疫系统). • Helps your body better deal with cold temperatures. |  |
  | Take more breath in Experienced winter swimmers take two breaths in instead of one. Try to get more oxygen into the blood. Recovery is key After the swim, drink something warm and eat something sugary. Do not have a hot shower— your body will send blood away from your vital organs(重要器官).  |
1. What benefits(益处) can winter swimming bring people?
| A．It makes people taller and taller. | B．It helps slow people’s blood movement. |
| C．It breaks down people’s immune system. | D．It makes people’s body less afraid of the cold. |
| A．Take a hot shower first. | B．Take a long shower first. |
| C．Take a very cold but long shower first. | D．Take a very cold but short shower first. |
| A．They take more breath in. | B．They swim for one minute a time. |
| C．They hold their breath for a long time. | D．They get into the water without preparation. |
| A．We can have a hot shower. | B．We can eat something salty. |
| C．We can move around the pool. | D．We can drink something warm. |
| A．A storybook. | B．A movie poster. | C．A sports magazine. | D．A science report. |
In Chinese culture, the dragon holds a special place as a symbol of power, wisdom, and good luck. Dragons are not real animals, but look like a mix of many animals, such as snakes, fish and deer. With fantastic powers, they can fly in the sky or swim in the sea. They can make rain, too.
We are proud to call ourselves the “descendants (传人) of the dragon”. In Chinese, “excellent” people are often called “dragons”. A number of Chinese sayings and idioms talk about dragons, for example, “Hoping one’s child will become a dragon”, which means hoping he or she will be successful.
There are also some traditional festivals about dragons in China, such as Dragon Head Raising Day and Dragon Boat Festival. We have different kinds of activities to celebrate them. On Dragon Head Raising Day, people eat special foods. The foods are usually named after dragons. For example, people eat “dragon whiskers (细须)” noodles and dumplings called “dragon teeth”. Today, many customs have faded away (消退). But one that has remained is the cutting of hair. These two festivals come every year, but the Year of the Dragon comes every twelve years.
This year, 2024, is the Year of the Dragon. Good luck to you!
1. According to the passage, the dragon is a symbol of ________.| A．traditional festivals | B．strength and good luck | C．a mix of many animals |
| A．2028 | B．2036 | C．2026 |
| A．龙马精神 | B．龙飞凤舞 | C．望子成龙 |
| A．explain the Chinese culture of dragons |
| B．introduce Chinese sayings and idioms about dragons |
| C．provide a history of Chinese festivals about dragons |
Kids Go Wild (KGW) is a school holiday programme for kids. The programme was first started by Sunshine Zoo in 2016 and runs every weekday of school holidays. Children can take part in some different activities in one day. This summer, KGW is bigger and better than ever. The zoo will offer some more activities to kids, such as visiting secret areas of the zoo, watching animals up close, asking zookeepers questions about animals, joining some cool craft (工艺制作) and having fun with other kids who are also crazy about animals. KGW is expected to bring different and amazing experiences.
Please read the following to learn more about KGW in 2018.
| Time | 8:30 a.m.-3.30 p.m. |
| Dates | Every weekday of school holidays (July 1- August 31) |
| Ages | 8-14 years old |
| Cost | ¥35 per person (including morning tea) |
Tips | Wear comfortable shoes Bring your own lunch and water Follow the zookeepers’ instructions |
Bookings | Tel: 83664428 Website: www.sunshinezoo.com Pay 48 hours ahead 5 tickets at most Half money can be returned if a booking is cancelled 24 hours ahead. |
1. At the zoo this summer, children joining in KGW can _________.
| A．visit secret areas of the zoo | B．touch animals gently |
| C．play games with animals | D．learn more about animals from their parents |
| A．In school holidays this winter. | B．At weekends in July and August. |
| C．Any day between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. | D．On weekdays between July 1 and August 31. |
| A．wear comfortable shoes | B．listen to their teachers |
| C．bring food as breakfast | D．feed animals as they like |
| A．You can buy tickets for more than five kids |
| B．You can call 83664428 and pay 48 hours ahead |
| C．You can’t get any money back if you cancel the order |
| D．You can only buy tickets online |
| A．To make kids happy. | B．To help kids have a good holiday. |
| C．To encourage kids to protect animals. | D．To make an advertisement for the zoo. |
