1 . In a world driven by technological advancements, event professionals are accepting the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to push the boundaries of what is possible in the area of event planning and execution (执行). From attracting designs and personalized experiences to streamlined operations and data-driven insights, AI is emerging as a transformative force, letting event organizers to create extraordinary moments that leave attendees impressive.
I didn’t write the introduction paragraph. Chat GPT did, in response to the request: Can you help me write an introduction to an article that features different ways professionals use AI for events? If you’re using a generative AI tool to help you write session descriptions, marketing messages, or social-media posts, you may recognize that distinctive over-the-top tone.
But the hype (炒作) about AI itself is not overblown: McKinsey &. Company’s recent The Economic Potential of Generative AI report estimates that generative AI has the potential to generate $2.6 trillion to $4.4 trillion in value across industries.
We could cite all kinds of statistics about generative Al’s impact on knowledge work. explore its gloomy side, like the ethical (道德的) influences of the technology on society, or go the other way and publish mind-blowing predictions of its future use. We chose instead to focus on how the tool is being used by event professionals today in everyday and practical ways.
Not all of us are quick to accept AI, but we can’t afford to ignore it, either. And when it comes to its potential in the business world, McKinsey Senior Partner Lareina Yee seems to be speaking directly to the heart of our industry, “In general, workers can spend more time on the human connection and interaction aspects of their roles, which is something AI can’t take away.”
1. Why is Chat GPT mentioned in paragraph 2?| A．To stress the great function of AI. | B．To praise the author’s operation ability. |
| C．To prove the difficulty of writing. | D．To show the need of a generative AI tool. |
| A．Attractive. | B．Promising. | C．Single. | D．Dark. |
| A．Human connection is the core of an industry. |
| B．AI needs improving in human potentials. |
| C．AI can’t take over humans completely. |
| D．She is unconcerned about AI industry. |
| A．Nature. | B．Technology. | C．Lifestyle. | D．Environment. |
March 8 is International Women’s Day. It’s a time to celebrate women’s achievements, demand equality and fight for basic rights and freedoms.
International Women’s Day takes place every year on 8 March. It is an opportunity to celebrate women’s achievements
International Women’s Day started with a protest that
At the International Conference of Working Women in Denmark in 1910, a woman
3 . The Denton Black Film Festival(DBFF) is the brainchild of Harry Eaddy, the festival director, and is presented by the Denton African American Scholarship Foundation. Several years ago, Harry Eaddy approached two important men of the Denton community—Cheylon Brown and Mesha George—with a unique idea to bring an event focused on Black cinema to the region. DBFF was set up in order to deal with the problem that films are insufficiently represented by giving Black stories an audience and Black creatives a platform. The festival has expanded to the Denton Black Film Festival Institute and serves filmmakers and creatives of all backgrounds.
WHEN
January 27-February 6
DETAILS
The DBFF returned this January with this virtual festival. Built around amazing cinema, the festival is unique from many others in that it also features music, a technology expo, spoken word/poetry, art and more. This festival celebrates the diverse stories and culture of Black community through film, music and art. Storytelling is the core of any culture. Stories are how traditions, ideas and experiences are shared and passed down from one generation to the next. DBFF is a platform for stories about Black lives, Black culture and Black experiences to be shared, told and lived.
The DBFF creates a space where:
· a minority culture can be a majority experience
· stories on the margins (边缘) are given center stage
· the Black experience is valued and celebrated
Denton, a rapidly evolving art and culture hotbed, provides the perfect backdrop (背景) for DBFF on its path to building community, celebrating culture, but most importantly, sharing stories.
The festival features narratives, documentaries, and shorts submitted by filmmakers nationwide and internationally. More is to be announced... Now is the perfect time to purchase tickets. Please click dentonbff. com/ film-festival.
1. What is the purpose of creating DBFF?| A．To address under-representation in films. | B．To earn more audiences for Black communities. |
| C．To push the development of the minority. | D．To help filmmakers produce creative films. |
| A．Its strong supporters. | B．Its various forms. |
| C．Its great influence. | D．Its different culture. |
| A．Organize the storytellers. | B．Guide the festival director. |
| C．Experience the Black culture. | D．Paint on the center stage. |
4 . When 19-year-old Emily Bhatnagar from Maryland, USA, found her father had stage four thyroid (甲状腺) cancer, her response was different from what you might expect. To honour her father, who she also described as her best friend, she decided to start a book drive called For Love and Buttercup, collecting books for kids with cancer.
“It was very much an overnight idea,” she explained. “I posted a message on an app called Nextdoor asking my neighbors to donate used books. I was only expecting a few here and there, but the response was truly incredible and it was just the push I needed to co-exist with my grief (悲伤) rather than letting it consume me.”
“It was absolutely heartbreaking to watch my dad go through cancer and see him lose a little bit of himself each day, but the book drive allowed me to develop a new-found sense of purpose intertwined (交织) with a greater sense of compassion to help others in any form. I wanted to help kids. They’ve always held a soft spot in my heart.”
Using tips she earned from working at her parents’ bread shop, Emily bought many books out of her own pocket. In addition, she received donations through her Amazon wishlist, which can be found in the bio (简介) of the book drive’s Instagram account, @forloveandbuttercup.
Emuly and her older brother spent a whole summer driving around town, loading boxes of books into their car. “It was such a privilege to know people had carried these books all their lives through generations, and they wanted to gift it to my cause.”
For Love and Buttercup has donated over 15,000 books to sick children and it is being recognised by The Washington Post, Forbes, The President’s Volunteer Service Award and Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation.
1. What did Emily do knowing her father’s disease?| A．She turned to books for help. | B．She tried to help her father recover. |
| C．She decided to meet her father’s desire. | D．She asked for used book donations online. |
| A．Inspired. | B．Ashamed. | C．Disappointed. | D．Puzzled. |
| A．She grew up in a rich family. | B．She helped in her parents’ shop. |
| C．Nobody cared about her wishlist. | D．Her parents were not supportive. |
| A．Unfavorable. | B．Money-consuming. |
| C．Successful. | D．Demanding. |
5 . When it comes to high-proof fathering lessons, few adventures can compare with the motorcycle trip I shared with my 20-year-old daughter Ewa.
In 2023, we
My old Harley had no gas gauge (汽油表). So, when the main gas tank was empty, the motorcycle
Ewa headed into the distance
I learn from the trip that however old my child is, I will never stop being a father.
1.| A．shared | B．started | C．expected | D．treasured |
| A．riding | B．winning | C．testing | D．desiring |
| A．long | B．simple | C．special | D．familiar |
| A．request | B．debate | C．theme | D．conversation |
| A．fell | B．slowed | C．began | D．continued |
| A．claim | B．sell | C．use | D．check |
| A．stop | B．conclusion | C．solution | D．decision |
| A．unsure | B．unaware | C．considering | D．confirming |
| A．fortunately | B．gradually | C．happily | D．eventually |
| A．requiring | B．raising | C．comparing | D．accompanying |
| A．heart | B．talent | C．comment | D．lead |
| A．found | B．seized | C．introduced | D．quit |
| A．play | B．deal | C．assist | D．wait |
| A．reliable | B．confident | C．firm | D．regretful |
| A．gave in | B．turned up | C．got through | D．broke down |
1. What will the competition try to find next year?
| A．The best dancer. | B．The best actor. | C．The best singer. |
| A．At 10:30 am. | B．At 9:00 am. | C．At 8:00 am. |
| A．It will be free for the first week. |
| B．It will open earlier than expected. |
| C．It will be bigger than the old one. |
| A．On a program. | B．In a gym. | C．At home. |
On my son Andrew's 15th birthday, I took him to a shoe shop near our home in Toronto to get a pair of shoes. Andrew is nonspeaking autistic (自闭症) and prefers to go shopping when it's not busy.
Andrew got new shoes for his 15th birthday. As we headed toward the door, I told the sales assistants it was Andrew's 15th birthday today. "Happy birthday and have fun," the sales assistants replied.
Instead of having Andrew point to the "thank you" symbol on the picture chart he carried with him, I paused and held up his letterboard.
For ten years, we have carried around a picture chart, which Andrew uses to communicate. It contains images that match his most important and most used words: people, places, food, greetings and activities. Over the years, neighbourhood kids, friends, cousins and classmates have studied the pictures and the strips at the top of the chart that contain even more "representations" of Andrew's life.
Years ago, we discovered that Andrew could communicate more than his basic needs through the use of a letterboard—by pointing to individual letters on an alphabet grid (网格) to spell out words. It's a simple but profound tool. We have attached a letterboard to the back of his picture chart to spare us the trouble of carrying multiple charts and boards.
Using the letterboard requires significant time and effort for Andrew, but we persevere (坚持) because we know it gives him an opportunity to share more of who he is than what can be conveyed through basic pictures and words.
And so, instead of rushing out of the shoe shop door. I held up the letterboard and asked Andrew how he'd like to respond.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
After a moment of silent consideration, Andrew slowly pointed to the letters on the board.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________On our way home, I thought a lot.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________| A．Ride on the left. | B．Buy a new bike. | C．Try her bike tomorrow. |
| A．Wait for the bus. | B．Come back in 30 minutes. | C．Walk to the next stop. |
10 . Hua Sheng and Lu Sheng, a retired Tibetan couple, have become trailblazers (开拓者) of grape growing and winemaking in their old ages.
Lu Sheng learned grape planting and winemaking from her grandmother’s sister. Since they retired, the couple have moved to Lhasa from the village of Yakhadi. Though the fact that the region’s capital, which is 3,600 meters above sea level, is considered unfit for growing grapes, Lu Sheng and Hua Sheng began an ambitious project in 2015, planting grapes in Tsalna, a town in the suburb of Lhasa.
They received support from the local government, which is committed to developing business and the economy. The couple’s project provides jobs for rural residents, and, as a result, the government has considered the project part of its poverty relief program.
“Lhasa is an ideal place for planting French grape varieties that are resistant to cold, drought and disease, and adaptable to high-altitude and open-air planting,” Lu Sheng said.
“Thanks to the plateau’s sunshine and organic planting, our grapes grow very well here in Lhasa. The grapes are a bit sour and sweet, and they have a high anthocyanin (花青素) content,” she said. Anthocyanins, which accumulate (积累) in grape cells and contribute rich color to wine, are water-soluble(水溶性的).
In 2018, Hua Sheng and Lu Sheng expanded their project, planting on nearly 6.67 hectares. In order to familiarize Tibetan farmers with grape planting and winemaking, they taught the skills to local villagers.
“We have successfully taught the local farmers how to grow grapes and make wine over the three years. They now have a new source of income besides traditional farming and herding,” Hua Sheng said.
Yudron, a resident of Nam, said she was grateful to the grape planting project in her village, which has contributed to her income and quality of life. “After working in the vine-yards for years, now we know how to make wine. We drink both barley and grape wine now. We love grape wine more, though, as it is healthier.”
1. What did the couple do after their retirement?| A．They grew grapes and made wine in Lhasa. |
| B．They made friends with a French expert. |
| C．They moved to another city from Lhasa. |
| D．They learned grape planting from Hua Sheng’s grandmother. |
| A．They donated grapes to local schools. |
| B．They employed local residents as workers. |
| C．They provided free wine for villagers. |
| D．They expanded the project with the local government. |
| A．They make grapes more delicious. |
| B．They provide adequate colors for wine. |
| C．They make grapes a bit sour and sweet. |
| D．They can accelerate the growth of grapes. |
| A．indifferent | B．cautious |
| C．appreciative | D．concerned |
