If you’re into ancient Chinese architecture, check out 73-year-old Wang Yongxian on Douyin,
2 . Every weekend my parents give me $100. I bet you think I’m really spoiled (宠坏的). Think again!
It all started when I wanted a really cool
They
My parents’ clever plan has turned me into a
| A．bar | B．slide | C．bicycle | D．band |
| A．complained | B．apologized | C．confirmed | D．informed |
| A．indicated | B．proposed | C．announced | D．admitted |
| A．arranged | B．concluded | C．attended | D．opened |
| A．freedom | B．say | C．trust | D．support |
| A．cook | B．pay | C．care | D．shop |
| A．list | B．basket | C．center | D．guide |
| A．brought up | B．passed down | C．left over | D．handed over |
| A．exchange | B．spend | C．donate | D．save |
| A．excuse | B．challenge | C．motivation | D．advantage |
| A．compare | B．charge | C．reduce | D．recall |
| A．agree | B．decide | C．explain | D．recognize |
| A．modest | B．wise | C．creative | D．mean |
| A．represent | B．relieve | C．request | D．replace |
| A．ready-made | B．last-minute | C．short-term | D．hard-earned |
3 . In early 2023, OpenAI’s ChatGPT brought a new age—one in which artificial intelligence (AI) went from a dream to an issue for workers. Many workers may have believed that burger-flipping (翻汉堡包的) robots in fast food restaurants would be the first to be replaced by AI tools. Yet the light-speed use of AI tools may now mean knowledge-work jobs that were long considered “safe” could be endangered even faster than workers expected.
Robots that act like AI coworkers are on the way—and in some cases, they’re already here. In early December 2023, Artisan AI—a startup founded by Jaspar Carmichae-Jack—showed its first “Artisan”, an AI-powered digital worker called “Ava” who will work as a saleswoman. “She can make suggestions, edit campaigns, join meetings and take notes,” Carmichael-Jack says. “Our goal is to have Artisans working alongside humans directly and have cohesion (凝聚力), and we want the boring work to be moved onto the Artisan, which doesn’t have feelings about whether something is boring or difficult.”
Although AI technology is already shaking the workforce, “we’re still at the beginning” when it comes to AI fully combined into the workplace, says Erik Brynjolfsson, a Stanford University professor. He says as AI plays a more important role in economical fields, it should increase output and money for businesses. The question, however, is what the human toll of that growth will be, particularly in terms of job losses.
Whether the workers are reduced by AI technologies will be a choice. Workers will need to have the right to decide how AI is introduced and used in some industries. One example of this is the agreement between the Screen Actors Guild and Hollywood studios that sets limits on the use of AI in film and television production. The question is whether other industries will follow the example to protect their workers’ living.
1. What can be learned about knowledge workers?| A．They have experienced greater creativity. | B．They have used the AI at the speed of light. |
| C．They may be at the risk of replacement by AI. | D．They may have a safer working environment. |
| A．They will assist salesmen in their daily work. | B．They will become members of a human team. |
| C．They will assess the difficulty level of a task. | D．They will make boring work more interesting. |
| A．Interest. | B．Contribution. | C．Action. | D．Suffering. |
| A．AI should be forbidden in movies and television production. |
| B．Workers should have a say when using AI in some industries. |
| C．Industries should work hard to protect their workers’ living. |
| D．AI-related agreements should be reached as soon as possible. |
4 . Teen Docent Program
Are you looking to impact the community while learning valuable skills? Join the Teen Docent (讲解员) Program at Los Altos History Museum! Teen Docents interact with museum professionals and community members while experiencing a look at museum magic in action.
Once accepted into the Program, you will be invited to a welcome reception on May 7. In early summer, you will join in a one-week, intensive seminar (集中研讨会) from 10 A. m.-2 p. m.. Upon completion of the seminar, participants will become official Museum Teen Docents. Teen Docents are an important part of the Museum, interacting with visitors, leading tours, and helping to plan important museum events.
Why JoinYou will:
*Work in an interactive environment, educate the public on local history and create community
*Learn valuable skills and gain real work experience
Who We Are Looking for
You have:
*Appreciation for history and community
*Interest in public speaking and community engagement
Requirements
You:
*Are a currently enrolled (注册) high school student
*Can complete and hand in the application no later than April 14, 2024
*Are available for a one-week, 10 a. m.-2 p. m. intensive seminar starting on June 15 or July 15
*Can commit to a minimum of 2-4 hours per month for in-person work at the Museum from July2024-June 2025
1. What do the applicants have to do before becoming official Museum Teen Docents?
| A．Help make a plan of a museum event. | B．Interact with museum professionals. |
| C．Finish a one-week intensive seminar. | D．Lead an actual tour of the museum. |
| A．A teenager who has previous volunteering experience. |
| B．A teenager who has enthusiasm for the public speaking. |
| C．A teenager who can engage in at least 4 hours per month. |
| D．A teenager who has visited varieties of museums in person. |
| A．April 14, 2024. | B．May 7, 2024. | C．June 15, 2024. | D．July 15, 2024. |
1. How old is Vivi?
| A．6. | B．11. | C．17. |
| A．She was too young to play. |
| B．She didn’t fit the equipment. |
| C．She had some impolite friends. |
| A．Her age. | B．Her shape. | C．Her strength. |
| A．Swimmers. | B．Students. | C．Teachers. |
1. What is the woman looking forward to?
| A．Lifting weights. | B．Eating healthy food. | C．Making more money. |
| A．Health. | B．Wealth. | C．Success. |
| A．At 2:00 p. m. | B．At 6:00 p. m. | C．At 7:00 p. m. |
| A．Tim Berners-Lee. | B．Stephen Hawking. | C．Steve Jobs. |
9 . J. K. Rowling frequently shows there is magic every day. Her Harry Potter series has helped people through times of stress and depression and she is always there to deliver wise words of encouragement.
She is one celebrity who is very active on Twitter. So when a single dad named Matt Burke sent her a message thanking her for the series, she noticed. Her series had helped strengthen his relationship with his 9yearold daughter Bailey.
He included a link to his article titled Being a Broke Parent. He explained how he hadn’t found a level of financial stability that allowed him to pay bills on time and take his daughter on more activities and events. The family also doesn’t have the Internet or TV, which means there’s no “digital babysitter” and he has to rely on his own creative ways to bond with his daughter. Since he received the series, the main thing that has occupied them these days is reading books together.
Burke admits that he thought he was “too cool” for the books when they first came out and he was in his twenties, but he’s loving reading them now. “We switch off chapter by chapter reading them out loud，“Burke explains.” This not only allows her to get more used to reading aloud in front of someone, but it gets me directly involved in something she loves, and it gives me the chance to be very dramatic when I read my chapters and bring myself into the characters in the book, which has proven to be a ton of fun.”
After hearing Burke’s story, Rowling said how honored she was when Harry Potter was a part of his family’s life and offered Burke more books. Besides, people are also offering to send Burke more books as gifts. For Burke, this experience, far more than gifts, will be what he treasures.
1. Why did Burke thank J. K. Rowling according to the text?| A．She guided him how to write a good story. |
| B．She encouraged him when he was in trouble. |
| C．Her books helped him through times of confusion. |
| D．Her books helped him improve his bond with his daughter. |
| A．He has found it interesting to read the series. | B．He was too old to understand the series better. |
| C．He has chosen a better way of reading the series. | D．He hopes to play a role in the drama in the future. |
| A．Useless. | B．Normal. | C．Valuable. | D．Boring. |
| A．J. K. Rowling chooses to help improve kids’ health. |
| B．J. K. Rowling gives a magical gift to a single father. |
| C．J. K. Rowling has a deep influence on others’ growth. |
| D．Burke comes to know J. K. Rowling through her series. |
10 . China has set new rules limiting the amount of time children can play online games. The rules limit children to just three hours of online game playing a week. That is one hour between 8 p. m. and 9 p. m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday most weeks.
Li Zhanguo has two children aged 4 and 8. Even though they do not have smartphones, they enjoy playing online games. Like many other parents. Li is happy with new government rules. But experts say it is unclear if such policies can help prevent addiction to online games. Children might just get addicted to social media instead. In the end, experts say, parents should be the ones to set limits and support good practice.
There has been a growing concern in China about gaming addiction among children. Government reports in 2018 found that about one in ten Chinese children were addicted to the Internet. The new rules are part of an effort to prevent young people from spending too much time on unhealthy entertainment. That includes what officials call the “irrational fan culture”
Under the new rules, the responsibility for making sure children play only three hours a day as largely on Chinese gaming companies like Net Ease and Ten cent. Companies have set up real-name registration systems to prevent young users from going past game time limits. They have used facial recognition technology to check their identities. And they have also set up a program that permits people to report what is against the law. It is unclear what punishments gaming companies may face if they do not carry out the policies. And even if such policies are performed, it is also unclear whether they can prevent online addiction.
A specialist treating Internet addiction expects about 20 percent of children will find ways to break the rules by borrowing accounts of their older relatives and find a way around facial recognition. In his opinion, short-video alps such as Douyin and Kuaishou are also very popular in China. They are not under the same restrictions as games.
1. When can children play games according to the new rules?| A．Between 8 p. m. and 9 p. m. On Friday. | B．Between 8 p. m. and 9 p. m. On Tuesday. |
| C．Between 10 p. m. and 11 p. m. On Saturday. | D．Between 10 p. m. and all p. m. On Thursday. |
| A．the new rules can stop children’s addiction to social media |
| B．companies are more responsible for kids ‘ obeying the rules |
| C．the new rules will help prevent children playing online games |
| D．parents play a greater part in limiting the time of online games |
| A．Design an advanced program. | B．Use facial recognition systems. |
| C．Set up real-name registration systems. | D．Borrow accounts of their older relatives. |
| A．Rules Limiting Short-video alps | B．Rules Limiting Video Game Time |
| C．Rules Banning Irrational Fan Culture | D．Rules Breaking Addition to Social Media |
