A blogger from Sichuan, nicknamed “AI Crazy House,”
Through deep learning and innovative techniques, AI reinterpreted this Chinese literary masterpiece,
The blogger, Mr. Feng, has 15 years of art experience. He stated that the video,
He also explained the steps
He mentioned using ChatGPT to analyze the original text, complete storyboard planning, use AI painting software for drawing,
These processes
2 . The year 2023 witnessed the occurrence of significant cultural events, with culture and tourism becoming even more closely connected. Let’s review the major cultural events of 2023 as we bid farewell to the year and embrace the new year of 2024!
Museum visits rise in popularity in summer
Tourists were seen queuing for long hours in front of museums and obtaining entrance tickets became more challenging. In response to the growing demand, 46 museums in Beijing canceled their customary Monday closures and remained open daily until August 31. The rise in “museum fever” can be credited to various factors, including the public’s increasing enthusiasm for traditional Chinese culture, the booming market for youth educational tours and summer camps, as well as the continuous innovation of museums.
Old tea forests in Pu’er win World Heritage Site title
The newly named heritage site, located in Lancang Lahu autonomous county in Pu’er, Yunnan province, consists of five large-scale, well-preserved old tea forests, which stand 1,250 to 1,500 meters above the sea level, three protective barrier forests, and nine ancient villages in the old tea forests, which are mainly inhabited by Blang and Dai ethnic groups. The cultural landscape was jointly created by the ancestors of the Blang people—who immigrated to the Jingmai Mountain in the 10th century AD and later discovered and domesticated wild tea trees—and the native Dai people.
Protection plan released for Beijing’s Central Axis
The plan is said to be one of the necessary steps toward bidding for UNESCO World Heritage status. Alongside regulations on the protection of the Central Axis carried out earlier, the plan is in line with the requirements of World Heritage conservation. The 21 member countries of the World Heritage Committee will decide on whether Beijing’s Central Axis can be added to the World Heritage List at the committee’s 46th annual conference in 2024. If the application succeeds, it will reinforce Beijing’s top position among cities worldwide by number of World Heritage Sites.
1. Which of the following is NOT the reason for the rise in “museum fever”?A.Museums’ ceaseless innovation. |
B.The constant innovation of summer camps. |
C.The growing market for youth educational tours. |
D.People’s growing passion for traditional Chinese culture. |
A.46 museums in Beijing stayed open all year round. |
B.The Blang people are the natives in Jingmai Mountain. |
C.The heritage site in Pu’er consists of four large old tea forests. |
D.Beijing’s Central Axis hasn’t been added to the World Heritage List yet. |
A.Wonders of the Natural World | B.Scientific Exploration |
C.Chinese Culture Research | D.Art and Architecture |
3 . Rejection doesn’t always hurt. Sometimes rejection may
This year football fans have been watching to see how Joe would
Joe became the Heisman Trophy
Joe’s story reminds us that there are
A.follow | B.lead | C.create | D.clear |
A.study | B.perform | C.train | D.join |
A.tough | B.fun | C.attractive | D.easy |
A.accepted | B.remembered | C.rejected | D.ignored |
A.bench | B.stand | C.team | D.stage |
A.chance | B.resource | C.potential | D.enthusiasm |
A.signed up for | B.applied to | C.attended to | D.searched for |
A.fan | B.adviser | C.learner | D.winner |
A.similar | B.smooth | C.multiple | D.flat |
A.costs | B.takes | C.makes | D.offers |
A.theory | B.training | C.rejection | D.excuse |
A.achieving | B.planning | C.announcing | D.explaining |
A.affect | B.emphasize | C.estimate | D.acknowledge |
A.active | B.negative | C.possible | D.predictable |
A.interpret | B.imagine | C.explore | D.escape |
4 . The world food safety could be in danger because of a number of food production shocks (冲击), according to an Australian study.
The researchers from the University of Tasmania found that there were 226 shocks in the area of food production across 134 nations and the frequency has been increasing over the past 50 years.
According to Cottrell, a researcher from the University of Tasmania, the main causes behind the shocks are different. For crops, extreme weather events such as floods and no rain for a long time play the biggest part. Weather also plays a role in livestock(家畜)production, but disease plays a bigger role. Disease also leads to aquaculture(水产业)shocks, while in the ocean most of the food shocks are caused by overfishing.
“When we look at the food production systems, covering crops, livestock, fisheries and aquaculture,” Cottrell said, “we find that crops and livestock are more easily affected than aquaculture. And some countries in South Asia are more frequently affected than others.”
The effects of production shocks reached far away from where they happened. When one means of food production is greatly reduced, it will cause unexpected results. “The India got a lot of food production shocks in crops and livestock, largely because of floods,” Cottrell explained. “If countries like India are shocked and the rice production is much smaller, they’ll probably send less goods to another country. And that shock suddenly starts to affect all the trade partners of the major producers as well.”
According to what Cottrell said, while the international community faces a great challenge to these problems, steps taken now can help fight against unexpected shocks in the future. “This can be done through measures such as food store systems so that they are better able to deal with the effect which is caused by problems such as climate change.” said Cottrell.
1. What do we know about food production shocks?A.Their causes are different in different production areas. |
B.Some diseases are the main cause. |
C.Extreme weather is the biggest shock. |
D.Overfishing is the main cause. |
A.Livestock in Australia. | B.Crops in Australian. |
C.Fisheries in India. | D.Livestock in South Asia. |
A.To show India sells a lot of crops to other countries. |
B.To show the shocks can cause unexpected results. |
C.To show Indian shocks are more often. |
D.To show India has a lot of flood. |
A.Results Caused by the Problem of Global Food Safety |
B.Measures Solving the Problem of Global Food Safety |
C.Production Shocks Threatening Global Food Safety |
D.The Importance of Global Food Safety |
Huawei has joined the list of companies that want to be all about artificial intelligence.
The latest Huawei Mate60 pro,
Huawei has been committing
6 . At present, there are over 36,000 McDonald’s restaurants around the world, but it started out as a small one. The McDonald brothers, Dick and Mac, opened the first McDonald’s in San Bernardino, California in 1948. The menu included hamburgers, soft drinks, pie, French fries, milk, coffee and milkshakes. Ray Kroc, a travel salesman, visited the store and became interested in it. The brothers said that they wanted to open stores in the whole country, and then Kroc became their first franchise agent (特许经销商) in 1954. Kroc opened up a restaurant for McDonald’s on April 15, 1955. That store came with a lot of difficulties in the beginning.
After dealing with the difficulties, McDonald’s started to spread to all over the United States. The McDonald brothers wanted to show their Speed Service System-what we call fast food. Customers were served at large windows in the front of the building. The houses of the first restaurants were red and white with two golden arches(拱)on the side to make the roof look less flat.
The McDonald’s menu in 1977 shows how different its food choices are from today. What’s more, today McDonald’s have digital screens to show menus again and again.
In 1969 McDonald’s changed the style of restaurants. This change is found on the first McDonald’s in Moscow, Russia in 1990. Crowds line up outside to get their first taste of a Big Mac.
With billions of people served, McDonald’s has played an attractive role shaping international culture since its first restaurant opened.
1. When was McDonald’s first set up?A.In 1955. | B.In 1954. | C.In 1948. | D.In 1977. |
A.The brothers’ wish. | B.His experience of running restaurants. |
C.His interest in traveling. | D.One of the customers’ advice. |
A.The arches can show their difference in the USA. |
B.Customers liked large windows. |
C.Customers enjoyed arches. |
D.The arches can make the roof look less flat. |
A.It is very popular at that time. | B.It is different from today’s food choice. |
C.The reason why it was popular. | D.The change of McDonald’s style. |
1. 介绍生平;
2. 人物主要经历;
3. 人物评价及影响;
注意:1. 写作词数应为 80-100 左右;
2. 用高级词汇和句型。
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Since 2004, Chen Shiyu, a traditional Chinese costume designer,
Chen found himself
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When it comes to the
9 . The Steps to Do a Science Investigatory Project
Usually, a Science Investigatory Project (SIP) uses the scientific method to study and test an idea about how something works. Knowing how to do an SIP is useful for anyone interested in the sciences.
Ask a question and form a hypothesis (假设).
Often, the most challenging part of an SIP is figuring out what you want to investigate. Take your time in choosing, because all of the subsequent (随后的) steps will be based on the idea you select. Think about something that interests, surprises or confuses you.
Design and conduct your experiment
After you have formed your hypothesis, it is time to test whether it is valid or not. Once your preparation and planning is complete, it’ s time to begin.
Record and analyze your results
Keep accurate records of all your results, even if they don’t turn out the way you hoped or planned. Your data may be best recorded as a graph, chart or just a journal entry.
It is time to clearly and accurately conclude your findings. In essence, you are now answering the question you originally asked. Remember, concluding that your hypothesis was completely wrong does not make your SIP a failure. If you make clear, scientifically-grounded findings, and present them well, it can and will be a success.
A.Make your conclusion |
B.However you record the data, make sure it is easy to review and analyze |
C.Here are the steps to do an SIP |
D.Discuss the issue with your instructor |
E.Then form a hypothesis based on the question you’ ve asked and your subsequent research |
F.Knowing your topic in more depth will help you construct your SIP |
G.Closely follow the steps that you have planned |
10 . One afternoon William Jafferson Clinton was walking through the park when he noticed a wallet lying on the ground near a bench. He picked it up and looked inside, hoping to find some
After a few
“I guessed you must be looking for this,” said William,
“It’s my wallet. How did you find it?” Ben took the wallet and queried (怀疑). “I found it on the ground near the bench,” William said. “I
Ben was incredibly
As they parted, Ben thanked William again for her
A.keys | B.identification | C.cash | D.coins |
A.credit | B.curiosity | C.delight | D.sorrow |
A.appealed | B.belonged | C.referred | D.came |
A.wait for | B.arrange for | C.go for | D.ask for |
A.days | B.months | C.weeks | D.minutes |
A.observed | B.approached | C.calmed | D.apologized |
A.frightened | B.amused | C.surprised | D.touched |
A.handing | B.lending | C.donating | D.introducing |
A.acknowledged | B.encountered | C.admitted | D.figured |
A.grateful | B.friendly | C.crazy | D.content |
A.wallet | B.family | C.cloth | D.job |
A.meet | B.start | C.turn | D.increase |
A.yielded | B.predicted | C.agreed | D.offered |
A.honesty | B.patience | C.kindness | D.comfort |
A.impression | B.consequence | C.difference | D.effect |