1 . Do you need a human to create a beautiful scent (气味)? That’s the question being asked as artificial intelligence (AI) starts to enter the perfume(香水) industry.
Companies are increasingly turning to technology in order to create more bestselling, unique fragrances that can be produced in just minutes. Last year, Swiss-based fragrance developer Givaudan Fragrances launched Carto, an artificial intelligence-powered tool to help perfumers(调香师). Through machine learning (a way computers improve outcomes automatically by learning from past results) Carto can suggest combinations of ingredients.
Using a touch screen, the perfumer can pull together different scents using data from the brand’s vast library of fragrance formulas (配方) — a much more efficient process than using traditional forms. A small robot immediately processes the fragrances into perfumes, making it easier for perfumers to test their new scents.
German fragrance house Symrise has gone one step further and teamed up with IBM Research to create an AI called Philyra. Like Carto, Philyra can’t actually sniff anything. But it is not designed to replace perfumers.
“It’s machine-learning and sometimes the results have been wrong,” says Claire Viola, vice president of digital strategy fragrance at Symrise. “It’s still a project, the more we test, the more it continues to improve. It constantly needs training.”
1. What is Carto according to the passage?| A．a bestselling unique fragrance. | B．a Swiss-based fragrance developer. |
| C．an AI-powered tool. | D．combinations of ingredients. |
| A．The process of making fragrance. | B．Two ways of making fragrance. |
| C．The importance of a small robot. | D．The popularity of a small robot. |
| A．It will replace perfumers in the near future. |
| B．It’s the most effective technology to produce perfume. |
| C．The results will be perfect when using it. |
| D．We should train and improve it, because it’s machine-learning. |
| A．Lifestyle | B．Entertainment |
| C．Advertisement | D．Science & technology |
2 . The holiday season is a joyful time — packed with parties and traditions. But for millions of Americans living with depression, anxiety, addiction or other mental illnesses, the season can be especially challenging. According to a survey by National Alliance on Mental Illness, about 64% of those with mental illness say that the holidays make things worse. Therefore, it's imperative that we look out for friends, family and community members who struggle with mental health to assist them.
As a neuroscientist studying the brain biology of depression and anxiety, I am encouraged by the new tools and available behavioral treatments, but these treatments are only helpful if
people access them. Too often, fear of judgment and pressures from peers, employers, or family members cause many to avoid mental health services.
The holiday season is actually a perfect time to fight mental health problems. We can all watch out for signs of mental illness and depression in friends and loved ones — including feelings of worry or sadness, and extreme changes in mood.
All of us can play a role in relieving mental health problems, caring for one another, and encouraging each other to seek out professional help. In addition to one-on-one support, we can go a step further to build support networks.
People who recently attended a conversation shared personal stories about their mental health journeys. Attendees received input from mental health professionals and local resource groups. Many said they had waited for years to talk about these topics but had no place to discuss them. And they felt better informed about resources for addressing mental health challenges, hoping this kind of respectful, honest and informative conversation can take place in communities across the country.
1. What does the underlined word "imperative'' in paragraph 1 mean?| A．Essential. | B．Sensitive. |
| C．Improper. | D．Unnecessary. |
| A．The features of mental illness. |
| B．The categories of mental illness. |
| C．The reasons for people's refusal of treatment. |
| D．The importance of the new tools and treatments. |
| A．A private diary. | B．A health magazine. |
| C．A popular novel. | D．A travel guidebook. |
| A．Be the Best 一 You Can Make It. |
| B．People in need of health services. |
| C．My experience in dealing with mental illness. |
| D．A challenging season for those with mental illness. |
