1 . There’s a new AI bot: ChatGPT, and you’d better pay attention, even if you aren’t into artificial intelligence. The tool is an AI chatbot system that OpenAI released in November 2022 to show off and test what a very large, powerful AI system can achieve.
ChatGPT remembers the thread of your dialogue, using previous questions and answers to inform its next responses. It derives its answers from huge volumes of information on the Internet. ChatGPT is built on top of the OpenAI GPT-3 family of large language models and is fine-tuned (a method of transfer learning) using both supervised and reinforcement learning (监督和强化学习).
You can ask ChatGPT anything, like explaining physics, asking for birthday party ideas and getting programming help. Perhaps it’s not smart enough to replace all humans yet, but it can be creative, and its answers can sound downright authoritative. A few days after its launch, more than 1 million people were trying out ChatGPT. UBS analyst Lloyd Walmsley estimated in February 2023 that ChatGPT reached 100 million monthly users in January, accomplishing in 2 months what took TikTok about 9 months and Instagram two and a half years.
ChatGPT is free to use at the moment because it is still in its research phase. But when too many people hop onto the server, it overloads and can’t process your request. It just means you should try visiting the site at a later time when fewer people are trying to access it. If you want to skip the wait and have reliable access, there is an option for you. As of Feb. 1, 2023, OpenAI has a ChatGPT pro plan, ChatGPT Plus, which allows users to have general access even during peak times. This service does come at a cost of $20/month.
However, ChatGPT can not replace Google. ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence robot that provides solutions to your questions, but Google is a search engine in which you can search for as much information as possible. ChatGPT has limited knowledge due to its programming but Google has unlimited knowledge which is updated every day.
1. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about ChatGPT?| A．Its working theory. | B．Its language model. |
| C．Its design inspiration. | D．Its development process. |
| A．To show the popularity of ChatGPT. |
| B．To stress the high cost of inventing ChatGPT. |
| C．To present the creativity of artificial intelligence. |
| D．To prove the necessity of developing tools for chatting online. |
| A．Guiding users to experience free services. |
| B．Giving users priority access during peak hours. |
| C．Allowing net surfers to skip advertisements. |
| D．Helping researchers detect the failure of the system. |
| A．It may provide replies unrelated to the questions. |
| B．It can only update information at a fixed time |
| C．It needs longer to provide solutions. |
| D．It operates based on limited data. |
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One businessman was in debt and couldn’t figure out a way out of it. Creditors(债权人)were pressing him. Suppliers were demanding for a payment. He was sitting on a bench in the park with his head down, thinking what could save the company from bankruptcy(破产). Suddenly, an old man appeared in front of him.
“I see that something is bothering you’, he said.
After listening to the businessman, the old man said: “I think I can help you.”
He asked the businessman, what his name was, wrote him a check(支票)and said: “Take this money. We will meet here exactly in one year, and you will be able to return it to me at that time.”
After that, he turned around and disappeared just as suddenly as he appeared.
The businessman saw a check in his hands for an amount of 500 thousand dollars, signed by John Rockefeller, one of the richest people in the world at that time!
“I could end all of my problems in no time!” He thought. But instead, the businessman decided to put the check into his safe(保险箱). Only one thought about its existence gave him strength to find a solution to save his business.
With the return of his optimism, he concluded profitable deals. During a couple of month she got out of debt and started to earn money again.
Exactly one year later, he returned to the park with the same check. At the agreed time the old man appeared again.
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The dictionary definition of gumbo does not make gumbo sound as delicious as it really is. The dictionary
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5 . 24 Solar Terms — Frost’s Descent
The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Frost’s Descent (霜降), the 18th solar term of the year, begins this year on October 24, 2023 this year and ends on November 7.
Frosty autumn. Frost consists of white ice crystals of frozen water vapour near the ground. During Frost’s Descent, frost begins to appear. But in the lower reaches of the Yellow River region, frost first appears in late October or early November. As Frost’s Descent comes,
Eating apples. The apple is one kind of recommended fruit during Frost’s Descent. There are many sayings about apples’ benefits in China, such as “Eat an apple after meals, even old men can be as strong as young men,” just as the Western proverb goes, “
Eating duck. It’s a custom to eat duck on the first day of Frost’s Descent in south Fujian province and Taiwan. There is a saying in Fujian which goes, “Even nourishing all year is not as good as nourishing the human body on the first day of Frost’s Descent.” Eating duck is a way for people there to gain weight.
Eating dates. The date is one of the fruits on the market during Frost’s Descent. Nutritious with a great number of vitamins, dates (大枣) can nourish the blood, decrease blood pressure, and improve one’s immunity.
People in areas such as Daxin county in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region often celebrate the first day of Frost’s Descent. In the Frostvs Descent Festival, the Zhuang people offer sacrifices, dance and sing folk songs. With a history of more than 360 years, the festival is to commemorate Cen Yuyin, a heroine in battles against foreign aggression. Frost’s Descent is a big day for all of the Chinese.
| A．An apple a day keeps the doctor away. |
| B．Eating chestnuts during Frost’s Descent is beneficial for one’s health and good for nourishing the spleen and stomach, invigorating the circulation of blood, relieving coughs and reducing sputum. |
| C．Frost’s Descent is the last solar term of autumn, when the weather becomes colder and frost appears. |
| D．The pear is another recommended fruit during Frost’s Descent, which can promote the secret ion of body liquids, clear away heat and reduce sputum. |
| E．the world is filled with the atmosphere of late autumn. |
| F．Eating persimmons. |
| G．But eating too many could be harmful and cause headaches, dizziness or even deaths. |
6 . Gary McKee ran 365 marathons in as many days to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support and Hospice at Home West Cumbria.
Gary McKee, 53, from Cleator Moor in Cumbria raised his arms in victory and was cheered by a crowd of supporters as he completed his 365th marathon of the year on New Year’s Eve. As of (截止) 4 pm on Saturday, he had raised more than £890,000 for the charities Macmillan Cancer Support and Hospice at Home West Cumbria, just shy of (缺少) his £1 million fundraising target. The father of three has gone through 22 pairs of sports shoes and has run 9,563 miles in rain, snow and sunshine to raise money for the charities.
“The support has been amazing and it always is and the West Cumbrians get behind us, but cancer affects everybody so it isn’t just a West Cumbrian thing, it’s a national thing,” said Gary.” I just hope that people do get behind us and we do raise those million pounds.” Gary has not only raised money for two fantastic charities, but he has also sprinkled magic on the local community and brought people together to support him with the challenge.
Chris Young, 29, ran 90 marathons with Mr. McKee. “Gary has set a good example to me this year when I began running frequently with him and has given me both physical and mental resilience (适应力) that I don’t know if I would have ever discovered in myself in a million years. I know I don’t just speak for myself on that front as he has inspired not just me or the few, but the entire local community and beyond,” said Chris, “This challenge has raised a great amount of money for two fantastic charities, but the impact (影响) Gary has provided to the community and people around him is immeasurable. A lot of people’s lives will be much better off thanks to Gary’s efforts, mine included.”
1. What’s the purpose of Gary McKee running?| A．To celebrate the New Year’s Eve. |
| B．To complete his 365th marathon challenge. |
| C．To meet his health target. |
| D．To raise money for charities. |
| A．Locals showed support for him. | B．The community was under a spell (中邪). |
| C．Some expressed concerns for him. | D．They ran 9,563 miles together. |
| A．McKee would share sporting skills and tricks to help Chris. |
| B．He was grateful for McKeevs encouraging impact. |
| C．McKee’s challenge has attracted millions of people to join him. |
| D．Fundraising was brought to the community to improve people’s lives. |
| A．McKee: Run for the Community. | B．McKee: Be It Rain or Snow. |
| C．McKee: A Challenge Completed. | D．McKee: Inspire All to Run. |
7 . When thinking about placing a human being in space, one of the most important questions is how to design special clothing needed to protect a person from the dangers of the space environment. The cold of space will freeze skin in a short time. The heat of the sun can cause serious burns. The lack of atmosphere can cause gases in space to expand and even burst. With no oxygen to breathe, a human being will die in only a few moments. Radiation from the sun is another risk in space. So is damage from small pieces of rock and objects like meteoroids(陨石).
In 1933, an American flyer, Wiley Post, designed the first successful devices to protect a pilot at extreme heights. It was a large device, that looked like a can surrounding the pilot’s head. Astronauts in the American space agency(NASA)flew the first American space flights in the early 1960s. The clothing was similar to that invented by Wiley Post.
Today, astronauts wear very different protective clothing. It lets them move, do useful tasks, and stay outside their spacecraft in comfort and safety for several hours. The spacesuit is called the shuttle extravehicular mobility unit or EMU. It was designed to last longer and to permit more movement than earlier spacesuits.
The EMU has a number of parts that an astronaut can link together by using only one hand, which makes it possible for each astronaut to select the parts that fit correctly.
Nowadays, NASA scientists are also considering the kind of spacesuits that would be needed for exploration on the planet Mars. Because of the gravity on Mars, spacesuits may have to be designed to be lighter than suits used in orbit or on the moon. The equipment may also have to protect astronaut s from dust carried in the winds on Mars. And, they must be easy to repair and keep clean during a longer flight to and from the red planet.
1. What does the underlined word “that”(Paragraph 2)refer to according to the passage?| A．a device | B．a fly | C．a pilot | D．a head |
| A．Lack of oxygen | B．The heat from the sun. |
| C．The specially designed clothing. | D．Radiation from the sun. |
| A．Wiley Post designed the first protective clothing for astronauts. |
| B．EMU has many parts that can be linked together by using two hands. |
| C．Special spacesuits have been used for exploration of the planet Mars. |
| D．Astronauts in earlier spacesuits had difficulty in moving, doing useful tasks and so on. |
| A．Space exploration | B．Astronauts’ flights |
| C．The Advantages of Spacesuits | D．The Development of Spacesuits |
8 . One should eat like a king in the morning, a prince at noon, and a peasant at night. This saying is all about the importance of breakfast. And now scientists can tell us just why it’s so important. According to a study carried out at Imperial College London, UK, not having the first meal of the day not only means you eat more at lunch, but also that your brain wants to find more unhealthy foods.
The study suggests that there is a special part of our brain called the cortex(大脑皮层), which plays an important part in making choices about what we eat. It is used for making out the taste of food, especially when skipping breakfast. It is more likely to target high-calorie foods when you’re on an empty stomach.
Scientists did an experiment on this. Dr Tony Goldman from Imperial College London, scanned the brains of 21 men and women, around the age of 25. On the first day, these people skipped breakfast before the scans. On the second day, they had cereal(谷物), bread and jam as breakfast. After the scan on both days, they had their lunch.
When the volunteers had skipped breakfast, they ate about 20 percent more at lunch, compared with days when they had eaten breakfast. Their brain scans also showed the cortex was especially responsive(反应积极的)to high-calorie foods. “We believe that identifies the value of foods-how pleasant, how delicious something is,” Goldman added.
1. Which statement could be true according to Paragraph 1?| A．It’s a shortcut to lose weight without breakfast. |
| B．Scientists have found out why eating breakfast is important. |
| C．It’s unnecessary to have good food for supper. |
| D．Eating more breakfast makes you become smarter. |
①The volunteers skipped breakfast.
②The volunteers had lunch.
③The volunteers had a brain scan.
| A．①③② | B．③②① | C．③①② | D．①②③ |
| A．devoting | B．ignoring |
| C．hesitating | D．delivering |
| A．Lunch | B．Brunch |
| C．Breakfast | D．Supper |
9 . ALL CHINA TOURS
From the former Imperial capital of Beijing to the cosmopolitan(世界性的)streets of Shanghai, to the brilliant Yangtze, touring in China has so much to offer and so many sights and sites to enjoy.
China Tibet Discovery Tour
The 13 days China Tibet tour is a pleasant journey full of discovery, cultural experience and sightseeing. Your discovery starts from the great cities Beijing and Xi’an with profound(深远的)history and culture and extends to the mysterious Tibet plateau for the dramatic landscape and minority culture; stops one day at Chengdu for the universal-loved giant pandas.
China Highlights Tour
Take the kids to China when they are out of school! This specific-designed 13 days China tour is based on the interest of the families especially the children’s. From the amazing Great Wall, you will head to the biking tours on the ancient city wall, look at the magical terra cotta army; then cycle through the countryside of Yangshuo and learn Chinese painting, finally with excitement in Disneyland Hong Kong before flying home. All the fun and educational activities will give the kids life-time memory.
Guizhou Miao and Dong Tribes Adventure Tour
8 days Miao and Dong tribes adventure tour showcases Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture(自治州)-the Southeast Guizhou. It is the top choices for travelers who are interested in ethnic minority’s culture. Spend several days with local people to see their original life style, embroidery(刺绣)dress and shiny silver accessory(配饰).
Hangzhou Tour
This 5-day tour will full y embrace Hangzhou which is now in the spotlight as the main host of the 19th Asian Games. It is one of the seven ancient capitals of China. The Hangzhou government also offers free public bikes for tourists to travel around the West Lake. The parks around the lake are all free to visit. You can see The Xixi Wetland Park, Leifeng Pagoda, etc. And there’s a lot to be discovered!
1. Which tour is family friendly?| A．China Tibet Discovery Tour |
| B．China Highlights Tour |
| C．Guizhou Miao and Dong Tribes Adventure Tour |
| D．Hangzhou Tour |
| A．Educational activities will teach kids embroidery. |
| B．Home-stay hotel offer chances to experience the original lives. |
| C．The week-long tour can take travelers close to nature. |
| D．Tourists can enjoy national costume in Guizhou. |
| A．Free bike rentals. | B．Discounted tickets. |
| C．Convenient location. | D．Paid tourist guides. |
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