1 . I received my architectural training in Italy, earning a traditional degree that didn’t involve working with Computer-Aided Design (CAD). However, my journey with computers began through my passion for music, using sound sampling systems, which catch the “sound reality” of an instrument, and also computer-assisted music composition systems. Little did I know that this exploration would greatly influence my approach to computer science and AI in the years to come.

Self-taught in computer science during my architectural studies, I sought opportunities to specialize further. Ultimately, my journey led me to a pioneering laboratory in Marseille, France, known for its groundbreaking work in computer science applied to architecture. Surrounded by a community of innovators, I improved my skills to explore the transformative power of technology in preserving cultural heritage.

In 2019, the world watched in horror as Notre Dame de Paris (巴黎圣母院) was consumed in flames. Determined to contribute to the restoration efforts, I took the lead in developing a digital ecosystem for the restoration operation. We developed groundbreaking AI tools generating 3D representations from photographs. By tracking the position and shape of voussoirs (拱石), and digitizing them from photographs, we were able to use the fine geometric information of the voussoirs to reconstruct the arch, thus giving valuable information to the architects about the structure, the exact geometry, and especially about constructive details of the oldest areas of the church from the 13th century. Notably, AI played a pivotal role in the process.

As the restoration project progresses, the AI-driven preservation continues to advance. This knowledge will definitely serve as raw material to be used for AI systems, for example, for studies that can be extended to other buildings. Today, the restoration project is in an extremely advanced state. We hope to complete the restoration work before the 2024 Paris Olympics, so that this architectural masterpiece can regain its former glory.

1. What led the author to computer science initially?

A．Composing music with CAD.	B．Exploring computers for music.
C．Studying for a degree in architecture.	D．Developing sound sampling systems.

2. What is the third paragraph mainly about?

A．The application of AI in restoration.	B．The structure of Notre Dame de Paris.
C．The destruction of Notre Dame de Paris.	D．The development of AI digital ecosystem.

3. What does the underlined word “pivotal” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Secondary.

B．Independent.

C．Discouraging.

D．Crucial.

4. What is the author’s attitude towards the AI-driven preservation?

A．Indifferent.

B．Skeptical.

C．Optimistic.

D．Objective.

2 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

There are too many treasures in life we take for granted, the worth of which we don’t fully realize until they’re pointed out to us in some unexpected way. So it was with Mama’s minestrone soup (意大利浓菜汤).

There was no recipe for her minestrone soup. For our large immigrant family, Mama’s soup guaranteed we would never go hungry. It was a symbol of security. Its recipe was created spontaneously (非计划安排地) from what was in the kitchen. And we could judge the state of our family economy by its contents. A hearty soup with tomatoes, pasta, beans, carrots, celery, onion, corn and meat indicated things were going well. A water y soup suggested hard times.

At one time, however, Mama’s soup pot became a source of embarrassment to me, for I feared it would cost me a new friend I had made at school. Sol was a thin, dark-haired boy, and an unusual pal for me because his father was a doctor and they lived in the best part of town. Often Sol invited me to his home for dinner. The family had a cook in a white uniform who worked in a kitchen with shining utensils (厨房用具). The food was good, but I found it bland (清淡的), lacking the heartiness of my home food served from flame-blackened pots. Moreover, the atmosphere matched the food. Everything was so formal. Sol’s mother and father were polite, but conversation around the table was subdued (克制的). And no one hugged! In our family, warm hugs were a constant and if you didn’t kiss your mother, she demanded: “What’s the matter, you sick?” But at that time in my life, all this was an embarrassment.

I had known Sol would like to eat dinner at our house, but that was the last thing I wanted. My family was so different.

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Finally when Sol asked again if he could come to our house, I had to say yes.

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But to my amazement, I noticed Sol took a spoonful of Mama’s minestrone soup.

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3 . Jessica Cox is the world’s first licensed armless pilot.

Born without arms, Cox never let her _________ become her disadvantage. She learned at a young age how to use her feet as her hands. And after eleven years of wearing prosthetic arms (假肢), she decided to be “the real Jessica” and _________ the arms. This was the start of her new life.

Cox loved swinging because it was something that she could control and _________ flying over everything. And this _________ her determination to become a pilot.

She had her first _________ of being a pilot during a trip to Mexico in a small plane. She had the _________ to place her foot on the yoke (操纵杆) and feel the experience of being in the air. After that, her childhood _________ of planes disappeared. The feeling of control of the freedom was more _________ than her horror. On that day, she decided to _________ her dream of becoming a pilot. This was not without __________ though. Finding an instructor was a challenge. A lot were __________ teaching and qualifying an armless pilot. Cox didn’t give up and eventually found herself a(n) __________. Her dream became a reality in 2008 when she took her first solo flight.

Cox is not only a pilot but also a __________ for people with disabilities. As a motivational speaker, she has traveled across the world to __________ others. She is a fighter for the __________ of persons with disabilities, which gives them access to education, health care, and the same advantages she had growing up.

1.

A．disability

B．shyness

C．experience

D．gender

2.

A．get rid of

B．put up with

C．get used to

D．take care of

3.

A．admit

B．practice

C．consider

D．imagine

4.

A．showed

B．renewed

C．launched

D．strengthened

5.

A．taste

B．lecture

C．licence

D．mission

6.

A．freedom

B．struggle

C．invitation

D．opportunity

7.

A．fear

B．puzzle

C．dream

D．memory

8.

A．distant

B．natural

C．powerful

D．complicated

9.

A．announce

B．pursue

C．defend

D．share

10.

A．risks

B．barriers

C．failures

D．possibilities

11.

A．busy

B．uncomfortable

C．irresponsible for

D．tired of

12.

A．plane

B．assistant

C．partner

D．teacher

13.

A．trainer

B．leader

C．champion

D．volunteer

14.

A．serve

B．fund

C．inspire

D．interest

15.

A．jobs

B．rights

C．fame

D．safety

4 . 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。

Hope Justman, in 81-year-old American, has just completed her 24th trip along the shudao,     1     ancient road system in Sichuan province that dates back to two thousand years ago.

Running for around 1,000 kilometers, the shudao     2    (wind) through mountains and crosses streams, connecting Sichuan province with the northern Guanzhong Plain, which was once the heartland of ancient China.

Justman’s     3    (connect) to the ancient road system dates back to her college days. As part of a course on Chinese literature and art, she     4    (visit) an exhibition in Boston,     5    a painting captured her attention.

In 1997,after reading almost every English travel book, finally she found the shudao     6    the help of local guides. Since then, she has hiked more than 400 km of it.

Justman created a website to share her     7    (photo) of the ancient road network. In2015, a friend shot a documentary about the shudao and uploaded it to YouTube,     8    (earn) the attention of like-minded people, some of whom asked to join the American on her walks.

Last month, she took some of those friends to the Cuiyunlang section of the shudao,     9    (line) by ancient cypress trees with an average age of 1,050 years, the oldest tree being     10    (approximate) 2,300 years old. She and her friends planted two cypress trees, and promised to meet again there next year.

5 . 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。

The city of Tianshui, in Northwest China’s Gansu Province, is experiencing a tourism boom     1    (fuel)by its signature dish, the malatang hotpot.     2    (feature)a mix of vegetables, meats and seafood boiled in a peppery soup, it has become an unexpected Internet hit, drawing visitors from across China. Tianshui     3    (welcome)7.54 million tourists since the start of last month, generating tourism profit of 4.37 billion yuan.

A photo of a     4    (visible)exhausted Haiying Malatang staff member went viral online, causing a heated discussion     5     increasing its popularity. According to Ha Haiying, the owner of the restaurant, it is the flavor and affordability     6     contribute to Tianshui malatang’s success.

However, the     7    (spice)delight isn’t the only draw. The increase in malatang     8    (consume)has led to a corresponding rise invisitors to Tianshui’s key attractions, including the Maijishan Grottoes(石窟),     9     UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a temple dedicated to Fuxi.

Tianshui’s local government is taking steps to solidify its position     10     a tourist destination, such as producing convenient seasoning packets so that visitors can recreate the genuine Tianshui malatang at home.

6 . In a world filled with misconceptions about happiness, I was one of those people who ________that happiness lay in big things, like a big house, a fancy car, a steady career and so on. But life had a ________ in store for me.

One weekend, my husband, Alex, ________ me to make some creme brulee (焦糖布丁). Excited by the idea, I________ and set out to create the delicious dessert. As we sat down for dinner, I ________ served the creamy masterpiece I had prepared. To my surprise, Alex reached into his pocket and magically ________ a delicate spoon with a small bear on it, which is my ________ decoration—I have a lot of bear things around the house. With a twinkle in his eyes, he handed the spoon to me. ________ it as my special spoon for creme brulee —just for me.

During the dinner, I was happy. And he, after ________ the creme brulee, was also happy. In that moment, I realized that the truest form of happiness lies in the ________ moments and contentment.

We started to appreciate the simple joys in life. We took ________ in parks, cooked meals together, and shared laughter in face of challenges. As time went on, the bear spoon became a ________ of our love. It reminded us to ________ the everyday moments and to appreciate the beauty of ________. True happiness isn’t a destination to be ________ but a state of mind to be cultivated.

1.

A．doubted

B．believed

C．proved

D．imagined

2.

A．joke

B．story

C．surprise

D．challenge

3.

A．asked

B．instructed

C．ordered

D．persuaded

4.

A．hesitated

B．complained

C．refused

D．agreed

5.

A．cautiously

B．proudly

C．shyly

D．finally

6.

A．made up

B．picked out

C．pulled out

D．put away

7.

A．unique

B．charming

C．priceless

D．favorite

8.

A．regarding

B．claiming

C．insisting

D．promoting

9.

A．finishing

B．preparing

C．serving

D．watching

10.

A．breathtaking

B．significant

C．grand

D．small

11.

A．walks

B．chances

C．notes

D．risks

12.

A．record

B．signal

C．symbol

D．reward

13.

A．avoid

B．treasure

C．dismiss

D．encounter

14.

A．nature

B．diversity

C．kindness

D．simplicity

15.

A．chosen

B．reached

C．discovered

D．judged

7 . The ban on cigarette advertising in the early 1970s in the United States serves as a fascinating case study in the field of public health campaigns and their unintended consequences. Despite the government’s intention to discourage smoking and reduce related health risks, the ban led to an unexpected outcome: an increase in cigarette sales for the major tobacco companies.

The reason for this unexpected outcome can be traced to the principles of game theory, particularly the prisoner’s dilemma paradox (悖论). Just as in the prisoner’s dilemma, where cooperation leads to the best outcome for both parties, the tobacco companies would benefit collectively if none of them advertised. This action would create fairness in competition, ensuring that no individual company gains an edge by advertising.

However, the dilemma arises when considering the potential actions of competitors. If one tobacco company decides to ignore the ban and advertise its products, it stands to gain a significant market share and increased sales compared to its non-advertising competitors. This creates a situation where each company faces the urge to advertise, fearing that their competitors may do the same and leave them at a disadvantage.

In the end, most tobacco companies decided to play it safe and invested in advertising, despite the ban, to avoid being left behind in the competitive landscape. This strategic decision reflects the uncertainty and strategic considerations that shape business decisions, even in the face of regulations aimed at public health goals.

This application of game theory provides valuable insight into the complexities of influencing human behavior through policy interventions. While well-intended efforts such as advertising bans may seem straightforward in theory, the realities of strategic decision-making and competitive dynamics often lead to unforeseen outcomes. As such, understanding the complexities of game theory can provide valuable insight for policymakers seeking to design more effective interventions and address complex societal challenges.

1. What is a direct result of the ban in the 1970s?

A．Cut in tax income.	B．Rise in tobacco sales.
C．Reduction in health risks.	D．Cooperation of companies.

2. It benefits all competitors in the prisoner’s dilemma if they ________.

A．trust each other and follow the regulations

B．act independently and pursue their own interests

C．increase their market share at the expense of others

D．ignore competition and focus on their own strategies

3. Why do most tobacco companies finally choose to advertise?

A．To avoid intense competition.	B．To achieve public health goals.
C．To gain a competitive advantage.	D．To shape better business images.

4. What can be a suitable title for the passage?

A．A Failed Prison Break	B．A Ban with Good Intention
C．A Policy to Boost Public Health	D．A Cigarette Ban Ends in Smoke

8 . Looking up at the sky during early spring, you may see groups of birds moving as they migrate (迁徙) north. But how do these creatures fly in such a cooperative and seemingly effortless fashion?

“The answer lies in aerodynamics (空气动力学),” reports a team of scientists from New York University(NYU)in a newly published study. They also found that the impact of aerodynamics depends on the size of the flying group—benefiting small groups and disturbing large ones.

To mimic (模仿) the flying patterns of birds in which they line up one directly behind the other, the researchers created mechanized wings. They were 3D-printed from plastic and driven by motors to move in water, which showed how air flows around bird wings and how they interact during flight. For smaller groups, the researchers discovered an effect by which each member gets help from the aerodynamics in holding its position relative to its neighbors. For larger groups, however, these flying interactions cause later members to be thrown out of position, causing a breakdown of the flying patterns due to crashes among members.

The researchers then used mathematical modeling to better understand the underlying forces. It indicates that the interactions between neighbors are spring-like forces. However, these “springs” act in only one direction—a lead bird can apply force on its followers, but not the other way around. “The spring-like forces move the members back and forth and then travel down the group and increase in intensity, causing later members to crash together, explains Leif Ristroph, an associate professor at New York University.

“This area of research is important since animals are known to take advantage of the flows to save on the energy or to reduce drag or resistance,” explains Leif Ristroph. “Our work may also have applications in transportation—like efficient speeding through air or water—and energy, such as more effectively harvesting power from wind or waves.”

1. What is the major focus of the NYU researchers’ study on birds?

A．The migration patterns of birds.	B．The flying routes in early spring.
C．The benefits of smaller bird grouping.	D．The aerodynamic effects on bird groups.

2. How do flying interactions affect smaller groups of birds?

A．They lead to a breakdown.	B．They disturb the formation.
C．They help each member in position.	D．They cause crashes among members.

3. Why does the author mention “springs” in paragraph 4?

A．To make a contrast.	B．To explain a principle.
C．To put forward a theory.	D．To present new evidence.

4. According to Leif Ristroph, what might be a potential application of this research?

A．Relieving public traffic jams.	B．Improving harvest of solar energy.
C．Changing migration routes of birds.	D．Decreasing air resistance of planes.

9 . On-campus Meal Plans

Our on-campus dining prides itself on providing nutritious food choices to meet the wide variety of dietary needs within our community. Our meal plans offer the highest quality food and create opportunities for students to engage in academic and lively discussions over meals with each other. Community is one of the great reasons why students in residence halls are required to have a meal plan. While students are automatically signed up in the Blue Plan, three meal plans are available to meet your needs.

Available plans

Three meal plans are available and our meal plans are made up of two components:

●Meal Credits: Any unused meal credits at the dining halls will run out on Saturday at midnight each week and reset for the upcoming week. Meal credits can only be used by the meal plan holder.
●Flex Dollars: Flex dollars can be used to pay for anyone, such as family, friends, or guests.

	Current Plan	Upgrade Options
Plans	Blue Plan	Gold Plan	Ultimate Plan
Meal Credits	12 meal credits per week	18 meal credits per week	Unlimited meal credits per week
Flex Dollars	600 flex dollars	1,200 flex dollars	2,000 flex/dollars
Cost	Included in your Housing Contract	+$350 per year	+$950 per year

Upgrades and changes

Want more flexibility to meet your needs? Upgrade and maximize your plan. Simply fill out the On-campus Meal Plan Change Form during the limited change period:

Fall: March 1 — September 14

Spring: December 2 — February 8

1. What is a benefit for students to have a meal plan?

A．Simplifying dining process.

B．Boosting social connections.

C．Ensuring access to delicious food.

D．Maximizing profit for dining services.

2. How much do you pay to upgrade the Gold Plan?

A．$350 per year.	B．$600 per year.
C．$950 per year.	D．$1,200 per year.

3. When can students request changes to their meal plans?

A．Jan. 24.	B．Feb. 21.
C．Sept. 18.	D．Oct. 3.

10 . Join the Virtual Book Club

Join our virtual community, which will introduce you to fellow alumni (校友) across industries, generations, and geographies all while gaining different perspectives by reading the book.

Why Join

Reading is good for you. It can reduce stress and increase your emotional intelligence and your creativity. The facilitated book club will also provide new insights to make you more effective in areas including leadership and communications skills, which will help you become a lifelong learner.

How It Works

Joining is completely free. You just have to get a copy of the book to enjoy. Then you can participate anywhere you have Internet access and on days and times that are convenient for you.

The book club will connect through a private forum where all participants can discuss the current book and network with each other. It will have a leader from Professional Book Club (PBC) Guru who manages the forum, shares relevant articles and facilitates conversation about topics in the book. Members will be encouraged to post and share as well.

The Books

The book club will read one book every two months so that you’ll have plenty of time for each book. We will vote among several options each period and decide on the book to read according to reader interests. Feel free to name specific titles and include things like “not too technical” or “easy but informative reads.” Our May to July Selection: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. If you have between 1 and 1.5 hours a week to read, you should be fine.

1. What is probably the main reason for joining the club?

A．To meet schoolmates	B．To improve academic performance.
C．To raise health level.	D．To embrace continuous learning.

2. What are you expected to do in the club?

A．Download the book in advance.	B．Have online discussions.
C．Manage public forums.	D．Post personal experiences.

3. On what basis does the club select the book to read?

A．Reader interests	B．Sales volume.
C．Writer’s popularity.	D．Expert recommendations.