1 . 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。

World Olive Tree Day takes place on 26 November every year. It     1     (establish) officially at the 40^th session of the UNESCO General Conference in 2019.

The olive tree, especially the olive branch, holds an important place     2     people’s mind. Since ancient times, it has symbolized peace,     3     (wise) and harmony. It is important not just to the countries     4     these noble trees grow but also to people and communities worldwide. Protecting and growing the olive tree is     5     increasingly urgent thing as the world fights against climate change. The conservation of cultural and natural heritage (遗产) is one of UNESCO’s     6     (center) goals, and marking World Olive Tree Day strengthens the efforts to achieve     7    .

World Olive Tree Day is set up     8     (encourage) the protection of the olive tree and stress the values it symbolizes,     9     (inspire) people to appreciate its important social, cultural, economic and environmental significance to humans. There is much to learn, share and celebrate on World Olive Tree Day, and UNESCO encourages everyone to participate in activities such as debates, conferences, cultural events and exhibitions     10     (organize) worldwide.

2 . In one horrible film plot, AI eventually outsmarts humans and takes over computers and factories. In another, large language models (LLMs) of the sort that power generative AI like ChatGPT give bad guys the know — how to create destructive cyberweapons.

It is time to think hard about these film plots, not because they have become more probable but because policymakers around the world are considering measures to guard against them. The idea that AI could drive humans to extinction is speculative — no one yet knows how such a threat might materialise and no common methods exist for determining what counts as risky. Plenty of research needs to be done before standards and rules can be set.

Governments cannot ignore a technology that could change the world deeply. Regulators have been too slow in the past, but there is danger, too, in acting hurriedly. If they go too fast, policymakers could create global rules that are aimed at the wrong problems and are ineffective against the real ones.

Because of the computing resources and technical skills required, only a handful of companies have so far developed powerful “frontier” models. New hurried regulations could easily block out competitors to the “handful of companies”, especially because these companies are working closely with governments on writing the rule book. A focus on extreme risks is likely to make regulators careful of open-source models, which are freely available and can easily be revised.

The best that governments can do now is to set up the basic systems to study the technology and its potential risks, and ensure that those working on the problem have enough resources. As AI develops further, regulators will have a far better idea of what risks they are guarding against, and consequently what the rule book should look like. A fully mature body could eventually take shape. But creating it will take time and reflection.

1. What does the first paragraph function as?

A．An argument.

B．An explanation.

C．A lead-in.

D．A comment.

2. What does the author think of AI driving humans to extinction?

A．He believes it is a realistic possibility.

B．He considers it fictional and unworthy for policymakers to pay attention to.

C．He views it as an uncertain threat that needs more research.

D．He perceives it as a seemingly reasonable situation that requires serious consideration.

3. What is the harm of regulators’ going too fast on the AI issue?

A．Competition in this area is prevented.	B．The development of AI is restricted.
C．AI will be applied to a limited degree.	D．The public will be misled about danger.

4. Which can be the best title of the text?

A．AI: a Real Threat?	B．Don’t Rush into Policing AI
C．AI: Humans’ Friend or Enemy?	D．Time for Government to Regulate AI

3 . 假如你是学生会主席李华，学生会将举办以“校园生活，创意无限 (Innovations on Campus) ”为主题的为期一周的创意作品展评活动。请你代表学生会用英语写一份书面通知。
内容包括：1. 活动目的及时间； 2. 活动内容及作品要求；3. 期待参加
注意：1．词数100左右;
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．

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6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where are the speakers?

A．In the street.

B．In a restaurant.

C．At a market.

2. What will the woman buy at the market in future?

A．Fish.

B．Lemon.

C．Ice cream.

3. How will the woman go home today?

A．By subway.

B．By bus.

C．By taxi.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What’s the man doing?

A．Watching a match.

B．Studying for an exam.

C．Playing computer games.

2. What problem does the woman think she has?

A．She has no confidence in herself.

B．She’s too fat for the dancing club.

C．She is late for the fitness training.

9 . What time is it now?

A．8: 20.

B．9: 50.

C．7: 30.

10 . Why will the man call Mr. Thomason?

A．To make an appointment.

B．To talk about the possibility.

C．To see if he has a better idea.