In the China Pavilion at the sixth China International Import Expo in Shanghai, a piece of bamboo art resembling a Taihu Lake Stone was the center of attention. Perfectly
“Bamboo weaving lacks documented records; the skills have always been passed down orally. I spent
After understanding the foundational logic of bamboo weaving and the patterns, Qian began to add artistic touches
“My artistic innovation centers around
Additionally, there is a dynamic connection and dialogue with other materials. “
He has also taught his bamboo weaving techniques at Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, and says previously the course
1. What do we know about Adam Kilani?
| A．He has a three-year-old pet dog. |
| B．He is from Matrouh Governorate. |
| C．He found pleasure in learning pet care. |
| A．The benefits of keeping pets. |
| B．The promotion of the pet culture. |
| C．The protection of homeless animals. |
| A．A carnival for pets. | B．A talent show for pets. | C．A meeting for pet owners. |
1. Why is Shakespeare-style writing mentioned in the conversation?
| A．To introduce a new game. |
| B．To advocate a famous writing style. |
| C．To indicate ChatGPT’s advanced function. |
| A．A chatbot | B．A search engine. | C．A tech company |
| A．Conservative. | B．Optimistic. | C．Critical. |
| A．Avoiding heavy reliance on AI. |
| B．Developing our innovative ability. |
| C．Being adaptive and using AI fully. |
| A．A reporter | B．A web designer | C．A video blogger. |
As long as she could remember, Mary had been fascinated by her grandmother’s notebooks. They were overflowing with stories and recipes from every corner of the globe, gathered during her wanderings in her youth. Those notebooks were like a time machine, taking her back to the days when her grandmother was young and full of life. She felt as if she could almost taste the flavors of the dishes her grandmother had cooked back then.
The notebooks were more than just pages of paper and ink. They were a reflection of her grandmother’s life, a record of her experiences and learning. Each recipe was a memory, each story a lesson learned. And now, those notebooks were about to pass into Mary’s keeping. Her grandmother had promised to pass them down to her when she was old enough to appreciate them.
Mary couldn’t wait to dive into those notebooks and discover more about her grandmother’s world. She was sure that they would be a rich source of knowledge and inspiration, and she was determined to honor her grandmother’s legacy (遗产) by preserving and cherishing those priceless notebooks.
One day, while searching through her grandmother’s attic (阁楼) , Mary came across a pile of unfamiliar notebooks. As she turned the pages of one of them, she realized they were filled with intricate (错综复杂的) details of her grandmother’s life. However, some pages were missing. Mary was puzzled. She wondered what could have happened to those missing pages and what secrets they might have held. She was determined to discover the truth behind the notebooks and fill in the missing pieces of her grandmother’s life.
With her heart pounding in her chest, Mary wildly searched the attic for those missing pages, but still couldn’t find them. Then, suddenly, she recalled her grandmother mentioning something about hiding things in plain sight. A light bulb went off in her head-the missing pages must be somewhere in the house! She knew she had to find them before they were lost forever.
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With renewed determination, Mary began her search.
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Mary carefully removed the envelope, trembling with excitement.
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6 . Last October, MIT Prof. Sinan Aral warned his Twitter followers that he had discovered a video of himself that he hadn’t recorded promoting an investment fund’s stock-trading algorithm(算法). In reality, it wasn’t Prof. Aral in the video, but an artificial-intelligence creation in his likeness, or what is known as a highly persuasive “deepfake”.
It is striking that scammers(欺诈者)targeted Prof. Aral considering he is a leading expert on the study of misinformation online. It also suggests that deepfake technology is now at a point where anyone can become a victim of such a scam, thanks to a number of free deepfake apps that are just a Google search away.
The term deepfake has come to mean the use of AI to create artificial media (images, audio, video) in which someone appears to be doing or saying what in reality they haven’t done or said. The technology isn’t always misused. But positive use cases are likely to be overshadowed in coming years by the technology’s potential role in financial fraud (欺诈), identity theft and worse.
The technology is moving so fast that lawmakers will likely always lag behind. That is why I believe we are going to have to rely on technology to protect us from a problem it helped create.
One such solution is to detect deepfakes via machine-learning methods. For instance, while deepfakes appear highly realistic, the technology isn’t yet capable of generating natural eye blinking. While these detectors can be successful in the short term, people looking to get around such systems will likely just respond with better technology, creating a continuing and expensive cat-and-mouse game. A better approach with a longer time horizon is media authentication systems to confirm the origins of images and videos. While legislation(法律) eventually may offer protection against deepfakes, I believe the market could be quicker- provided we, as consumers and citizens, care.
1. What do we know about deepfake technology?| A．It is under legal protection. |
| B．It is a threat to almost everyone. |
| C．It is designed for leading experts. |
| D．It is priced too high for average users. |
| A．Every cloud has a silver lining. |
| B．Necessity is the mother of invention. |
| C．A double-edged sword cuts both ways. |
| D．A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. |
| A．Deepfakes. |
| B．Detectors. |
| C．Confirmation systems. |
| D．Machine-learning methods. |
| A．Introducing tough laws. |
| B．Providing customer care. |
| C．Encouraging market competition. |
| D．Relying on technological advancements. |
7 . With one’s eyes closed, Beijing’s main roads sound like any Chinese city. All around is the roar of traffic, featuring recorded safety warnings from buses and the occasional bell of a rental-bicycle. But in the capital’s last hutongs, as its ancient grey-walled alleys are known, fragments of an older soundscape can be heard.
The song of caged crickets is one. Hung in the doorways of courtyard homes, the insects bring a rural note into the city. A quarter-century ago their song was common.
Another relic is the musical sound produced by steel plates, announcing a knife sharpener’s arrival. Several such specialists still work Beijing’s streets. Their sounding-plates attract customers from hutong homes and high-rise flats. But numbers are falling.
An almost-vanished Beijing sound is one of the strangest. Like the noise of flying saucers in an old science-fiction film, it is made by pigeon whistles. Tiny flutes made from bamboo, these are sewn into the tail feathers of pigeons kept in rooftop cage. The birds are released twice a day to circle in the sky. Even 20 years ago, it was possible to hear this melodic noise in the hutongs.
Modern Beijing is a city in a hurry. Many hutongs have been torn down to make way for wide avenues and shiny skyscrapers, leaving no room for pigeon lofts(鸽舍). Zhang Baotong is one of Beijinig’s last master pigeon-whistle makers. He is advising a museum of sound in Songzhuang, a suburb of Beijing that is popular with artists. A rooftop cage is planned, with more than 100 pigeons that will take to the skies for visitors.
The co-founder of the museum, Colin Siyuan Chinnery, is a British-Chinese artist and collector of Beijing’s sounds. He lists the rattles(拨浪鼓) and rhythmic cries used by fortune tellers and medicine sellers, doctors, barbers and knife sharpeners. Many of these will be showcased in an exhibition about old Beijing narrated by an animation of Mr. Zhang. Other places had traders’ cries, but true Beijingers dismiss sellers elsewhere as mere loud shouters; Beijingers’ pride is one tradition that never fades, Mr. Chinnery says.
1. Why does the author mention the song of caged crickets in paragraph 2?| A．To promote insect conservation. |
| B．To highlight urban development. |
| C．To explain the decline of hutongs. |
| D．To illustrate a typical hutong sound. |
| A．Warnings from buses. |
| B．Song of caged crickets. |
| C．Noise of flying saucers. |
| D．Cries of knife sharpeners. |
| A．The changing taste of artists. |
| B．The decreasing number of hutongs. |
| C．The rapid expansion of pigeon lofts. |
| D．The new method of road construction. |
| A．To attract artists and craftsmen. |
| B．To rebuild rooftop cages for pigeons. |
| C．To preserve the sounds of old Beijing. |
| D．To display sounds from all walks of life. |
8 . CATALONIA & LITTLE TRAINS OF THE PYRENEES
Experience both the sparkling coast of Catalonia and the shimmering peaks of the Pyrenees as you spend time in both France and Spain on this enchanting holiday.
8 DAYS £899pp
Day 1: London & Roses
Meet at London St Pancras and board the Eurostar to Paris, continuing to charming Roses for seven nights by rail and coach.
Days 2—3: Roses & the Little Red Train
Today is yours to explore beautiful Roses. You could head to the sweeping, sandy beach for a day of relaxation or find a quiet café on the seafront. On Day 3, journey on the fantastic Little Red Train, travelling through the dense green of the Pyrenees in cheery red carriages from Rivesaltes to the small town of Axat.
Days 4—5: Girona & the Núria Valley Rack Railway
Visit Girona, a city of storybook history that’s full of museums and terracotta buildings. Day 5 features a journey on the Núria Valley Rack Railway, the only way to access this remote valley.
Day 6: Roses
Today you have another chance to explore beautiful Roses, an authentic Spanish fishing port.
Days 7—8: Figueres & London
Today takes you to Figueres for a visit to the Salvador Dali Foundation. Later, visit the town of Besalu, with its striking bridge. Leaving Roses on Day 8, travel by rail to Paris and join the Eurostar to London St Pancras.
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1. What can you do in Roses?| A．Hike the Pyrenees. | B．Relax at the seaside. |
| C．Visit remote valleys. | D．Enjoy beautiful roses. |
| A．Day 4. | B．Day 5. | C．Day 6. | D．Day 7. |
| A．Discounts end on 31st January 2023. |
| B．Departures are available in March 2023. |
| C．Earlier bookings result in greater savings. |
| D．New customers can enjoy a 50% discount. |
9 . For most people, nothing is better than having an iced beer after you are back home in hot summer.
1. Beer reduces risk of heart disease You can easily reduce the risk of heart disease by 30% or more if you are one of the individuals who drink a pint of beer per day. The result is totally opposite if you drink too much beer. Be careful with your portions.
2.
Beer prevents diabetes due to the alcohol content which increases insulin (胰岛素) sensitivity. Also, beer is rich in dissolvable fiber that is so needed if the individual suffers from diabetes.
Beer minimizes risk of cancer Xanthohumol (抗氧化剂黄腐酚) is found in beer, which is very important since it has anti-cancer properties. Drinking beer in moderation speeds up chemical reactions that keep off the risk of prostate cancer (前列腺癌) in males.
4. Beer manages blood pressure
According to the recent studies carried out by Harvard researchers, middle-aged women who drink beer in moderation were much less likely to develop high blood pressure. Other alcoholic drinks do not have the same properties.
5. Beer treats dandruff (头皮屑)
You’ll be surprised to find the annoying dandruff finally gone.
| A．Beer lowers risk of diabetes. |
| B．Beer improves your oily skin. |
| C．Believe it or not, women should also drink beer. |
| D．At the same time, you may be a little nervous and guilty. |
| E．Some people prefer a beer to some pills when they get a cold in summer. |
| F．Remember it is how much beer you consume that matters to your health. |
| G．Beer is much healthier than all the shampoos and conditioners (护发素) that you see on the shelves in the supermarket or in advertisements. |
10 . Paul O’Sullivan sat around his Baltimore apartment one evening, feeling bored.
Many of his fellow Paul O’Sullivans ignored him, but a few felt too
Starting a band across different time zones
Life is hard sometimes. When you have an opportunity to generate
| A．Then | B．Still | C．Hardly | D．Even |
| A．tried out | B．switched on | C．took in | D．looked into |
| A．checked | B．sought | C．called | D．shared |
| A．escaping | B．flashing | C．removing | D．filling |
| A．suggestions | B．commands | C．requests | D．demands |
| A．cautious | B．sorry | C．curious | D．smart |
| A．As | B．If | C．Before | D．Until |
| A．founded | B．noticed | C．expected | D．searched |
| A．musicians | B．players | C．professionals | D．employees |
| A．In case | B．As if | C．What if | D．How come |
| A．Conditional | B．Faded | C．Limited | D．Pure |
| A．attempted | B．proved | C．failed | D．decided |
| A．release | B．imagine | C．exhibit | D．tune |
| A．suddenly | B．generally | C．frequently | D．eventually |
| A．luck | B．wealth | C．joy | D．work |
