2024届高三英语二轮复习阅读理解---人工智能专题（选自China Daily）（含答案）
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阅读理解----人工智能专题（选自China Daily）
Passage 1
关键词：Sora ---- China must embrace new era of AI revolution
The artificial intelligence leader OpenAI has unveiled a new AI model named Sora, which it asserts can generate "realistic" and "imaginative" 60-second videos based on brief text prompts.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly permeating every industry. In 2023, within two months of its launch, ChatGPT, a tool developed by OpenAI, ignited a global competition in the AI sector. While the risks associated with AI have heightened regulatory concerns, it's evident the world is on the doorstep of a new era of AI development.
Beyond the core areas of chips and data, innovation in applications, especially in creating unique scenarios, is crucial. It determines whether AI technology can truly transform into tangible economic value and complete the commercialization loop. In response to the challenge posed by ChatGPT, major global players and start-ups alike are rolling out new products. Google has introduced Bard, now known as Gemini, a chatbot, and integrated AI-enhanced features into its products, and Microsoft has launched Bing chatbot and introduced AI-driven collaborative tools in its products.
Compared with traditional AI, Generative AI has four major advantages: automation, personalization, creativity and interpretability. No wonder GenAI has become a driving force of the new wave of innovations.
From media to finance, healthcare to transportation, GenAI, as a representative of universal AI technology, is making inroads primarily into the "soft" aspects of the service and manufacturing sectors. The sectors with the highest potential value include retail, consumer goods, finance, pharmaceuticals and medical products.
On the other hand, AI-generated content (AIGC) and learning from data elements are enabling machines to autonomously generate entirely new texts, images, videos and other multimedia contents. Concentrated in creative sectors such as advertising, marketing, game creation and art design, AIGC is reshaping their future. As for customer services, multi-turn human-machine dialogues are enhancing user experience while saving the cost of manual customer service.
In medical technology, AIGC, based on real case data, can address the data scarcity problem, providing data generation services, among other things, for developing medicines, providing precision medicines, and facilitating magnetic resonance imaging. In chip development, AIGC-produced 3D models can help optimize the positioning of chip components, significantly shortening product development cycles to just a few hours.
AI applications in industries such as finance and education are in the early stages of small-scale pilots. AI can monitor, process and analyze large volumes of financial data, assisting financial institutions in making more accurate data forecasts and decisions. It can identify potential fraudulent activities, strengthening the security and reliability of financial transactions. Quite a few Chinese commercial banks are already using GenAI technology, advancing the practical application of large-scale models and AI technologies such as computing clusters.
1. What new AI model has OpenAI recently unveiled
A. Atlas
B. Sora
C. Echo
D. Titan
Correct answer: B. Sora
2. What is one of the major advantages of Generative AI
A. Speed
B. Creativity
C. Cost
D. Popularity
Correct answer: B. Creativity
3. In which industry is GenAI making inroads primarily into the "soft" aspects of the service and manufacturing sectors
A. Energy
B. Retail
C. Construction
D. Agriculture
Correct answer: B. Retail
4. What is AI-generated content reshaping the future of
A. Social media
B. Real estate
C. Construction
D. Advertising
Correct answer: D. Advertising
5. What is one of the primary uses of AI in the finance industry
A. Exposing privacy concerns
B. Assisting financial institutions in making more accurate data forecasts
C. Controlling inflation
D. Developing new currencies
Correct answer: B. Assisting financial institutions in making more accurate data forecasts
Passage 2
As industrial-grade large-scale AI models gradually emerge, AI will become increasingly embedded in various stages of industrial production. General AI is being applied in design, intelligent manufacturing, quality management and autonomous driving. For instance, the integration of AI with electronic design automation is becoming a mainstream trend in chip design. AI large models enhance industrial robots' understanding of natural language commands, improving their information processing and perceptual execution capabilities.
Autonomous driving is a crucial part of the overall development of the auto industry, which has already been commercialized in California. General AI is also a key driver of humanoid robot development. At present, commercial services is the fastest-growing market for humanoid robots. As for China, the domestic market has the highest potential for humanoid robots.
But embodied AI technology faces challenges such as high R&D costs and the absence of regulatory frameworks, which can make it difficult for it to achieve commercial viability.
But AI has created risks, too, including the risk of inappropriate use, which can raise user-privacy concerns, potential moral and ethical risks, and the resulting risk of stringent regulations.
Countries across the world are paying close attention to the impact of AI-induced productivity on the workforce. Various international organizations' assessments suggest professions such as office and administrative support, legal and financial positions are generally vulnerable to the impact of AI. And the OECD has warned that 27 percent of professions face the highest risk of being automated.
In the global AI competition, both China and the United States prioritize AI, investing significant amounts of resources in the sector. The US holds a leading position in cutting-edge chip design, new algorithms and underlying technologies. It also has an advantage in the number of AI unicorn companies and top talents. But China's vast population, robust data collection capability, and continuous innovation of apps are propelling the development of the country's AI industry.
To be sure, for both China and the US, the path to AI development is challenging and requires substantial effort. If the two countries collaborate and complement each other in terms of resources, they can leverage their relative strengths to get mutual benefits, promote technological progress, and ensure the safe, trustworthy and reliable application of AI.
1. What is the impact of AI on the workforce, according to various assessments
A. It creates new job opportunities
B. It primarily affects technical positions
C. It eliminates a significant number of jobs
D. It has no impact on the workforce
Correct answer: C. It eliminates a significant number of jobs
2. What is identified as a challenge for embodied AI technology
A. Marketing costs
B. R&D costs
C. Production costs
D. Distribution costs
Correct answer: B. R&D costs
3. In what industry has autonomous driving already been commercialized
A. New York
B. California
C. Texas
D. Florida
Correct answer: B. California
4. What countries are investing significant resources in the AI sector
A. France and Germany
B. Canada and Mexico
C. China and Japan
D. China and the United States
Correct answer: D. China and the United States
5. What is a unique advantage that China has in the development of its AI industry
A. Advanced infrastructure
B. Robust data collection capability
C. Strong regulatory frameworks
D. Access to foreign investment
Correct answer: B. Robust data collection capability
Passage 3
关键词:Sora's text-to-video model opens a new can of 'post-truth' worms
On Friday, OpenAI released its first large-scale text-to-video model Sora. It can generate one-minute-long high-definition videos based on user input prompts, with multiple characters, scenes and camera movements. These functions are not new to artificial intelligence models, but Sora has made a major step forward by being able to generate the videos, while using camera language such as landscapes and colors to express emotions.
OpenAI claimed in a news release that Sora will become an important milestone in achieving Artificial General Intelligence.
Yet however realistic Sora videos may appear, they are still digital simulations and not real filmed reality, which might make the "post-truth" phenomenon worse.
"Post-truth" refers to a cultural climate in which objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion than appeals to emotion and personal belief. Objective facts and expert opinions are downplayed or dismissed in favor of misinformation and disinformation that shape persuasive narratives that play on preconceived notions and emotions. The use of various information and communication technologies can make it difficult for people to distinguish between what is real and what is fake in the content they view online and many lack the willingness or patience to figure out the truth. Instead, there is a tendency for individuals to align with information that confirms their existing beliefs, leading to echo chambers and the reinforcing ideological divides, with people quarreling with each other based on what they believe to be true. The emergence of Sora may exacerbate this situation by further blurring the boundary between what is real and what is fabrication.
Before popularizing new technology such as Sora, the potential risks and challenges should be assessed and prepared for in advance. For instance, the government could make it mandatory for information providers to identify their provided information as Artificial Intelligence Generated Content, so that the origin of the content is clear.
Besides, the emergence of Sora may lead to significant job losses in related industries such as film and television, which is a significant social risk that cannot be ignored.
There have already been numerous in-depth studies on the potential job losses caused by the large-scale application of AI, and many solutions have been proposed, including slowing down the pace of AI technology application, assisting in reemployment, and imposing AI taxes. Now, the overnight popularity of Sora reminds people that it is time to accelerate, refine and implement these measures.
1. What is the main concern regarding the overnight popularity of Sora
A. Its impact on government regulations
B. Its potential to blur the boundary between reality and fabrication
C. Its potential to lead to significant job losses in the AI industry
D. Its ability to generate high-definition videos
Correct answer: B. Its potential to blur the boundary between reality and fabrication
2. What is the "post-truth" phenomenon in the context of the article
A. A cultural rejection of new technologies
B. A disinterest in digital simulations
C. A tendency to align with information that confirms existing beliefs
D. The use of Artificial Intelligence Generated Content
Correct answer: C. A tendency to align with information that confirms existing beliefs
3. What is OpenAI's claim regarding Sora
A. It will replace film and television industries
B. It will lead to job losses in related industries
C. It will become an important milestone in achieving Artificial General Intelligence
D. It will blur the boundary between reality and fabrication
Correct answer: C. It will become an important milestone in achieving Artificial General Intelligence
4. What is suggested as a measure to address the potential impact of Sora on public information
A. Issuing regulations to slow down AI technology application
B. Imposing AI taxes
C. Slowing down the pace of AI technology application
D. Identifying provided information as Artificial Intelligence Generated Content
Correct answer: D. Identifying provided information as Artificial Intelligence Generated Content
5. What is the concern about the emergence of Sora
A. It will accelerate job creation in AI industries
B. It will lead to a cultural rejection of new technology
C. It will exacerbate job losses in related industries such as film and television
D. It will contribute to the decline of misinformation online
Correct answer: C. It will exacerbate job losses in related industries such as film and television
Passage 1
关键词：Sora ---- China must embrace new era of AI revolution
The artificial intelligence leader OpenAI has unveiled a new AI model named Sora, which it asserts can generate "realistic" and "imaginative" 60-second videos based on brief text prompts.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly permeating every industry. In 2023, within two months of its launch, ChatGPT, a tool developed by OpenAI, ignited a global competition in the AI sector. While the risks associated with AI have heightened regulatory concerns, it's evident the world is on the doorstep of a new era of AI development.
Beyond the core areas of chips and data, innovation in applications, especially in creating unique scenarios, is crucial. It determines whether AI technology can truly transform into tangible economic value and complete the commercialization loop. In response to the challenge posed by ChatGPT, major global players and start-ups alike are rolling out new products. Google has introduced Bard, now known as Gemini, a chatbot, and integrated AI-enhanced features into its products, and Microsoft has launched Bing chatbot and introduced AI-driven collaborative tools in its products.
Compared with traditional AI, Generative AI has four major advantages: automation, personalization, creativity and interpretability. No wonder GenAI has become a driving force of the new wave of innovations.
From media to finance, healthcare to transportation, GenAI, as a representative of universal AI technology, is making inroads primarily into the "soft" aspects of the service and manufacturing sectors. The sectors with the highest potential value include retail, consumer goods, finance, pharmaceuticals and medical products.
On the other hand, AI-generated content (AIGC) and learning from data elements are enabling machines to autonomously generate entirely new texts, images, videos and other multimedia contents. Concentrated in creative sectors such as advertising, marketing, game creation and art design, AIGC is reshaping their future. As for customer services, multi-turn human-machine dialogues are enhancing user experience while saving the cost of manual customer service.
In medical technology, AIGC, based on real case data, can address the data scarcity problem, providing data generation services, among other things, for developing medicines, providing precision medicines, and facilitating magnetic resonance imaging. In chip development, AIGC-produced 3D models can help optimize the positioning of chip components, significantly shortening product development cycles to just a few hours.
AI applications in industries such as finance and education are in the early stages of small-scale pilots. AI can monitor, process and analyze large volumes of financial data, assisting financial institutions in making more accurate data forecasts and decisions. It can identify potential fraudulent activities, strengthening the security and reliability of financial transactions. Quite a few Chinese commercial banks are already using GenAI technology, advancing the practical application of large-scale models and AI technologies such as computing clusters.
1. What new AI model has OpenAI recently unveiled
A. Atlas
B. Sora
C. Echo
D. Titan
Correct answer: B. Sora
2. What is one of the major advantages of Generative AI
A. Speed
B. Creativity
C. Cost
D. Popularity
Correct answer: B. Creativity
3. In which industry is GenAI making inroads primarily into the "soft" aspects of the service and manufacturing sectors
A. Energy
B. Retail
C. Construction
D. Agriculture
Correct answer: B. Retail
4. What is AI-generated content reshaping the future of
A. Social media
B. Real estate
C. Construction
D. Advertising
Correct answer: D. Advertising
5. What is one of the primary uses of AI in the finance industry
A. Exposing privacy concerns
B. Assisting financial institutions in making more accurate data forecasts
C. Controlling inflation
D. Developing new currencies
Correct answer: B. Assisting financial institutions in making more accurate data forecasts
Passage 2
As industrial-grade large-scale AI models gradually emerge, AI will become increasingly embedded in various stages of industrial production. General AI is being applied in design, intelligent manufacturing, quality management and autonomous driving. For instance, the integration of AI with electronic design automation is becoming a mainstream trend in chip design. AI large models enhance industrial robots' understanding of natural language commands, improving their information processing and perceptual execution capabilities.
Autonomous driving is a crucial part of the overall development of the auto industry, which has already been commercialized in California. General AI is also a key driver of humanoid robot development. At present, commercial services is the fastest-growing market for humanoid robots. As for China, the domestic market has the highest potential for humanoid robots.
But embodied AI technology faces challenges such as high R&D costs and the absence of regulatory frameworks, which can make it difficult for it to achieve commercial viability.
But AI has created risks, too, including the risk of inappropriate use, which can raise user-privacy concerns, potential moral and ethical risks, and the resulting risk of stringent regulations.
Countries across the world are paying close attention to the impact of AI-induced productivity on the workforce. Various international organizations' assessments suggest professions such as office and administrative support, legal and financial positions are generally vulnerable to the impact of AI. And the OECD has warned that 27 percent of professions face the highest risk of being automated.
In the global AI competition, both China and the United States prioritize AI, investing significant amounts of resources in the sector. The US holds a leading position in cutting-edge chip design, new algorithms and underlying technologies. It also has an advantage in the number of AI unicorn companies and top talents. But China's vast population, robust data collection capability, and continuous innovation of apps are propelling the development of the country's AI industry.
To be sure, for both China and the US, the path to AI development is challenging and requires substantial effort. If the two countries collaborate and complement each other in terms of resources, they can leverage their relative strengths to get mutual benefits, promote technological progress, and ensure the safe, trustworthy and reliable application of AI.
1. What is the impact of AI on the workforce, according to various assessments
A. It creates new job opportunities
B. It primarily affects technical positions
C. It eliminates a significant number of jobs
D. It has no impact on the workforce
Correct answer: C. It eliminates a significant number of jobs
2. What is identified as a challenge for embodied AI technology
A. Marketing costs
B. R&D costs
C. Production costs
D. Distribution costs
Correct answer: B. R&D costs
3. In what industry has autonomous driving already been commercialized
A. New York
B. California
C. Texas
D. Florida
Correct answer: B. California
4. What countries are investing significant resources in the AI sector
A. France and Germany
B. Canada and Mexico
C. China and Japan
D. China and the United States
Correct answer: D. China and the United States
5. What is a unique advantage that China has in the development of its AI industry
A. Advanced infrastructure
B. Robust data collection capability
C. Strong regulatory frameworks
D. Access to foreign investment
Correct answer: B. Robust data collection capability
Passage 3
关键词:Sora's text-to-video model opens a new can of 'post-truth' worms
On Friday, OpenAI released its first large-scale text-to-video model Sora. It can generate one-minute-long high-definition videos based on user input prompts, with multiple characters, scenes and camera movements. These functions are not new to artificial intelligence models, but Sora has made a major step forward by being able to generate the videos, while using camera language such as landscapes and colors to express emotions.
OpenAI claimed in a news release that Sora will become an important milestone in achieving Artificial General Intelligence.
Yet however realistic Sora videos may appear, they are still digital simulations and not real filmed reality, which might make the "post-truth" phenomenon worse.
"Post-truth" refers to a cultural climate in which objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion than appeals to emotion and personal belief. Objective facts and expert opinions are downplayed or dismissed in favor of misinformation and disinformation that shape persuasive narratives that play on preconceived notions and emotions. The use of various information and communication technologies can make it difficult for people to distinguish between what is real and what is fake in the content they view online and many lack the willingness or patience to figure out the truth. Instead, there is a tendency for individuals to align with information that confirms their existing beliefs, leading to echo chambers and the reinforcing ideological divides, with people quarreling with each other based on what they believe to be true. The emergence of Sora may exacerbate this situation by further blurring the boundary between what is real and what is fabrication.
Before popularizing new technology such as Sora, the potential risks and challenges should be assessed and prepared for in advance. For instance, the government could make it mandatory for information providers to identify their provided information as Artificial Intelligence Generated Content, so that the origin of the content is clear.
Besides, the emergence of Sora may lead to significant job losses in related industries such as film and television, which is a significant social risk that cannot be ignored.
There have already been numerous in-depth studies on the potential job losses caused by the large-scale application of AI, and many solutions have been proposed, including slowing down the pace of AI technology application, assisting in reemployment, and imposing AI taxes. Now, the overnight popularity of Sora reminds people that it is time to accelerate, refine and implement these measures.
1. What is the main concern regarding the overnight popularity of Sora
A. Its impact on government regulations
B. Its potential to blur the boundary between reality and fabrication
C. Its potential to lead to significant job losses in the AI industry
D. Its ability to generate high-definition videos
Correct answer: B. Its potential to blur the boundary between reality and fabrication
2. What is the "post-truth" phenomenon in the context of the article
A. A cultural rejection of new technologies
B. A disinterest in digital simulations
C. A tendency to align with information that confirms existing beliefs
D. The use of Artificial Intelligence Generated Content
Correct answer: C. A tendency to align with information that confirms existing beliefs
3. What is OpenAI's claim regarding Sora
A. It will replace film and television industries
B. It will lead to job losses in related industries
C. It will become an important milestone in achieving Artificial General Intelligence
D. It will blur the boundary between reality and fabrication
Correct answer: C. It will become an important milestone in achieving Artificial General Intelligence
4. What is suggested as a measure to address the potential impact of Sora on public information
A. Issuing regulations to slow down AI technology application
B. Imposing AI taxes
C. Slowing down the pace of AI technology application
D. Identifying provided information as Artificial Intelligence Generated Content
Correct answer: D. Identifying provided information as Artificial Intelligence Generated Content
5. What is the concern about the emergence of Sora
A. It will accelerate job creation in AI industries
B. It will lead to a cultural rejection of new technology
C. It will exacerbate job losses in related industries such as film and television
D. It will contribute to the decline of misinformation online
Correct answer: C. It will exacerbate job losses in related industries such as film and television