当人工智能开始挑战人类创造力（When AI Challenges Human Creativity）
The recent unveiling of GPT-5 has sparked intense debate in artistic circles. This advanced AI system can generate novels indistinguishable from human writing, compose symphonies praised by music critics, and even create paintings that fetch millions at auctions. While tech enthusiasts celebrate this as a milestone of human achievement, artists express deep concerns about the future of creative industries.
A recent experiment at Stanford University revealed that 68% of participants couldn't reliably distinguish between AI-generated poetry and works by established poets. This blurring line raises fundamental questions: What truly constitutes human creativity Can algorithms replicate the depth of human experience embedded in art UNESCO has announced an emergency conference to establish ethical guidelines for AI in creative fields.
However, some avant-garde artists are embracing this technological revolution. Digital artist Lin Yao recently collaborated with AI to create an interactive installation that adapts to viewers' emotional responses. "It's not about replacement," Lin argues, "but about expanding the boundaries of what we consider art." This perspective opens new discussions about collaborative creation between humans and machines.
1.What is the main controversy surrounding GPT-5's capabilities
A) Its technical limitations in art creation
B) Its impact on employment in service industries
C) The challenge it poses to traditional creative values
D) Its energy consumption during operation
2.What does the Stanford experiment imply about AI-generated content
A) Most people prefer AI-created artworks
B) Current detection methods are unreliable
C) AI has surpassed human creative abilities
D) People struggle to identify artificial creativity
3.What does Lin Yao's example illustrate about the AI-art relationship
A) Complete replacement of human artists is inevitable
B) New forms of collaborative creation are emerging
C) Traditional art forms will soon become obsolete
D) Emotional expression remains exclusive to humans
4.What would be the best title for a follow-up article to this passage
A) "How to Ban AI in Artistic Creation"
B) "Economic Impacts of Creative AI"
C) "Redefining Art in the Age of Algorithms"
D) "Technical Breakdown of GPT-5 Systems"
气候移民——迫在眉睫的全球危机（Climate Migration: An Impending Global Crisis）
Rising sea levels have rendered the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu virtually uninhabitable, with 40% of its capital submerged during high tides. This stark reality has forced the international community to confront climate migration - the mass displacement of populations due to environmental changes. The World Bank estimates that by 2050, over 200 million people could be displaced by climate-related disasters.
The crisis exposes deep inequalities in global responsibility. While developed nations account for 92% of excess carbon emissions, developing countries bear 80% of climate migration risks. A recent UN resolution proposed creating special "climate refugee" status, but faced opposition from countries fearing increased immigration pressures. Legal experts highlight the inadequacy of current international laws in addressing this unprecedented challenge.
Urban planners are now designing "climate-proof cities" with elevated infrastructure and floating neighborhoods. Rotterdam's floating office complex and Singapore's vertical green cities offer potential blueprints. However, critics argue these solutions risk creating segregated communities, where only the wealthy can afford climate adaptation measures.
1.What makes Tuvalu's situation particularly significant
A) Its unique cultural heritage
B) Its role in international politics
C) Its status as a climate change indicator
D) Its advanced environmental policies
2.What does the data comparison between developed and developing countries reveal
A) Equal distribution of climate responsibilities
B) Disproportionate impact on vulnerable nations
C) Successful emission reduction strategies
D) Universal adoption of renewable energy
3.Why are some urban planning solutions controversial
A) They require excessive financial investment
B) They may deepen social inequalities
C) They lack scientific justification
D) They ignore traditional architectural styles
4.What underlying message does the passage convey about climate migration
A) It's a localized issue affecting small islands
B) It requires fundamental changes to global systems
C) Technology alone can provide complete solutions
D) Existing legal frameworks are fully adequate
It’s hard to turn down a tasty banana. They taste good and you don’t have to wash them before eating them. 1 , British scientists say that the fruit may disappear by 2050.
One reason for this is climate 2 . Scientists at the University of Exeter collected data from 27 countries that 3 86 percent of the world’s bananas. They found that climate change has improved growing 4 in 21 of these countries. In the past 6 years, the average yield(平均产量) 5 1.37 tons of bananas per hectare(公顷).
However, if temperatures keep rising, this advantage will disappear. Ten of the countries, 6 India, the world’s biggest producer of bananas, will produce fewer bananas. By 2050, the fruit may 7 .
Shouldn’t bananas grow more easily if it’s 8 outside In fact, the 9 temperature range for growing bananas is between 24℃ and 32℃. They will stop 10 if the temperatures get too high.
Diseases are 11 danger to bananas. Unlike other plants, the bananas we grow come from shoot cuttings(茎段) rather than seeds. This means that all banana plants have the same genotype(基因型). In other words, if a disease is able to kill one plant, it 12 kill them all.
One disease that hurts bananas 13 is called Panama. Caused by fungus(真菌) in the soil, it spreads easily. It has spread across South Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Australia. If one banana plantation 14 from the disease, it will take 30 years 15 it is able to grow bananas again. Scientists haven’t found a cure for this disease yet.
1．A．As a result B．For example C．Therefore D．However
2．A．change B．choice C．corner D．course
3．A．pronounce B．punish C．produce D．process
4．A．conversations B．degrees C．conditions D．directions
5．A．has reached B．will reach C．reaches D．reached
6．A．except B．beside C．including D．without
7．A．die out B．give out C．pick out D．hang out
8．A．hot B．hotter C．hottest D．hotly
9．A．perfect B．patient C．plastic D．private
10．A．appearing B．growing C．changing D．spreading
11．A．other B．the other C．any other D．another
12．A．must B．need C．could D．should
13．A．carefully B．seriously C．quietly D．comfortably
14．A．suffers B．hears C．prevents D．choose
15．A．across B．until C．through D．after
Word Collection：
1.turn down 拒绝；调小（声音）；削减
2.climate n.气候；氛围；局势；风土
3.data n.数据；资料
4.average adj.平均的；中等的；n.平均数/值；平均水平；v.平均达到
5.range n.范围，界限；v.变化，变动；排列
6.disease n.疾病，病害；弊病；v.使...有病；传染
7.seed n.种子；果核；v.给...去籽（去核）
8.soil n.泥土；土壤；土地
9.cure v.治愈，治好；n.药物，疗法
curable adj.能治愈的，可矫正的；可医的
10.die out 灭绝
die down 逐渐平息；逐渐减弱
die away 消失
11.plastic n.塑料；adj.可塑的；塑造的
Frost is on the way
The traditional Chinese calendar 25 （divide）the year into 24 solar terms. Frost's Descent(霜降),the 26 （eighteen） solar term of the year,begins this year on Oct 23. Frost's Descent is the last solar term of autumn. During this time, the weather becomes much 27 （cold）than before and frost begins 28 （appear）.
In many parts of the country, 29 （special）in the north, there is a habit 30 （介词）eating persimmons（柿子） on the day of Frost's Descent. The locals believe that 31 （eat）persimmons can keep them away from a runny nose in the winter and keep their lips from 32 （become）dry.
In Daxin county, Guangxi, people celebrate the Frost's Descent Festival on the first day of Frost's Descent. At first, it was an activity of the Zhuang people 33 （give） something back to nature and celebrate the harvest.But later, it became a sacrifice to 34 （hero）. On this day, the Zhuang people dance and sing local songs.
Word Collection：
1.calendar n.日历，日程表
2.solar adj.太阳的，和太阳相关的
3.local adj.当地的，地方的；局部的；n.当地人，本地人
4.lip n.嘴唇
5.harvest v./n.收获，丰收；收成
6.sacrifice v./n.牺牲，献出；献祭
Coming out on top
Zheng Qinwen, 21, won China’s first Olympic gold in the tennis singles (单打) at the Paris Olympics on Aug 3.“Nothing can describe my feeling right now, it’s unreal. I’ve always been hoping to get a medal for China. Finally, I made it,” Zheng said after her win.”
From 2020 to 2024, Zheng’s world ranking jumped from over 600 to No 7. Years of competition taught her to play with patience and control her energy in matches. Her performance has won her the title of “Queen Wen” among fans.
“I love my fans for giving me this title, honestly, because it fits my character well. You need to show yourself as queen of the court, because you need this energy, this power to show that you are the best,” Zheng told China Daily.
Playing for China at the Olympics gave Zheng power. She made her way to success after surviving (挺过) tiring matches that went on for three hours.
“What I can be sure (of) is that I’m going to fight until the last moment, because I’m not only playing for myself. I’m playing for my country,” Zheng told China Daily.
This great success is just the start of a new journey for Zheng. Just a few days after her Olympic victory, she took part in the Cincinnati Open but lost to Russian player Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in a third-round match.
“I was proud to win the Olympic gold, but it’s time to forget it and start over again. If I think too much about my past achievements, I won’t play my next match well,” Zheng told CCTV.
Choose the answer:
35. How does Zheng Qinwen feel about being called "Queen Wen'
A. She feels like it is unreal. B. She hates the title.
C. She enjoys the title. D. She feels stressed.
36. The third last paragraph shows .
A. that Zheng didn't expect to win the medal
B. that Zheng is dreaming bigger in her career
C. how she felt after winning the medal
D. what inspired her to win the medal
37. What do we know about Zheng from the story
A. She won the championship in the recent Cincinnati Open.
B. Her world ranking went up after the Olympics.
C. Her success in the Olympics was just an accident.
D. She knows to keep her feet on the ground.
Word Collection：
1.unreal adj.不真实的
2.medal n.奖牌，勋章；纪念章
3.make it 成功；达到目标；取得成功
4.patience n.耐心
5.title v.定标题；把...称为；/n.标题，名称
6.honestly adv.诚实地；真诚地；公正地
7.queen n.女王；王后；v.成为女王
8.victory n.胜利，成功，获胜当人工智能开始挑战人类创造力（When AI Challenges Human Creativity）
The recent unveiling of GPT-5 has sparked intense debate in artistic circles. This advanced AI system can generate novels indistinguishable from human writing, compose symphonies praised by music critics, and even create paintings that fetch millions at auctions. While tech enthusiasts celebrate this as a milestone of human achievement, artists express deep concerns about the future of creative industries.
A recent experiment at Stanford University revealed that 68% of participants couldn't reliably distinguish between AI-generated poetry and works by established poets. This blurring line raises fundamental questions: What truly constitutes human creativity Can algorithms replicate the depth of human experience embedded in art UNESCO has announced an emergency conference to establish ethical guidelines for AI in creative fields.
However, some avant-garde artists are embracing this technological revolution. Digital artist Lin Yao recently collaborated with AI to create an interactive installation that adapts to viewers' emotional responses. "It's not about replacement," Lin argues, "but about expanding the boundaries of what we consider art." This perspective opens new discussions about collaborative creation between humans and machines.
1.What is the main controversy surrounding GPT-5's capabilities
A) Its technical limitations in art creation
B) Its impact on employment in service industries
C) The challenge it poses to traditional creative values
D) Its energy consumption during operation
2.What does the Stanford experiment imply about AI-generated content
A) Most people prefer AI-created artworks
B) Current detection methods are unreliable
C) AI has surpassed human creative abilities
D) People struggle to identify artificial creativity
3.What does Lin Yao's example illustrate about the AI-art relationship
A) Complete replacement of human artists is inevitable
B) New forms of collaborative creation are emerging
C) Traditional art forms will soon become obsolete
D) Emotional expression remains exclusive to humans
4.What would be the best title for a follow-up article to this passage
A) "How to Ban AI in Artistic Creation"
B) "Economic Impacts of Creative AI"
C) "Redefining Art in the Age of Algorithms"
D) "Technical Breakdown of GPT-5 Systems"
答案： 1.C 2.D 3.B 4.C
气候移民——迫在眉睫的全球危机（Climate Migration: An Impending Global Crisis）
Rising sea levels have rendered the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu virtually uninhabitable, with 40% of its capital submerged during high tides. This stark reality has forced the international community to confront climate migration - the mass displacement of populations due to environmental changes. The World Bank estimates that by 2050, over 200 million people could be displaced by climate-related disasters.
The crisis exposes deep inequalities in global responsibility. While developed nations account for 92% of excess carbon emissions, developing countries bear 80% of climate migration risks. A recent UN resolution proposed creating special "climate refugee" status, but faced opposition from countries fearing increased immigration pressures. Legal experts highlight the inadequacy of current international laws in addressing this unprecedented challenge.
Urban planners are now designing "climate-proof cities" with elevated infrastructure and floating neighborhoods. Rotterdam's floating office complex and Singapore's vertical green cities offer potential blueprints. However, critics argue these solutions risk creating segregated communities, where only the wealthy can afford climate adaptation measures.
1.What makes Tuvalu's situation particularly significant
A) Its unique cultural heritage
B) Its role in international politics
C) Its status as a climate change indicator
D) Its advanced environmental policies
2.What does the data comparison between developed and developing countries reveal
A) Equal distribution of climate responsibilities
B) Disproportionate impact on vulnerable nations
C) Successful emission reduction strategies
D) Universal adoption of renewable energy
3.Why are some urban planning solutions controversial
A) They require excessive financial investment
B) They may deepen social inequalities
C) They lack scientific justification
D) They ignore traditional architectural styles
4.What underlying message does the passage convey about climate migration
A) It's a localized issue affecting small islands
B) It requires fundamental changes to global systems
C) Technology alone can provide complete solutions
D) Existing legal frameworks are fully adequate
答案： 1.C 2.B 3.B 4.B
It’s hard to turn down a tasty banana. They taste good and you don’t have to wash them before eating them. 1 , British scientists say that the fruit may disappear by 2050.
One reason for this is climate 2 . Scientists at the University of Exeter collected data from 27 countries that 3 86 percent of the world’s bananas. They found that climate change has improved growing 4 in 21 of these countries. In the past 6 years, the average yield(平均产量) 5 1.37 tons of bananas per hectare(公顷).
However, if temperatures keep rising, this advantage will disappear. Ten of the countries, 6 India, the world’s biggest producer of bananas, will produce fewer bananas. By 2050, the fruit may 7 .
Shouldn’t bananas grow more easily if it’s 8 outside In fact, the 9 temperature range for growing bananas is between 24℃ and 32℃. They will stop 10 if the temperatures get too high.
Diseases are 11 danger to bananas. Unlike other plants, the bananas we grow come from shoot cuttings(茎段) rather than seeds. This means that all banana plants have the same genotype(基因型). In other words, if a disease is able to kill one plant, it 12 kill them all.
One disease that hurts bananas 13 is called Panama. Caused by fungus(真菌) in the soil, it spreads easily. It has spread across South Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Australia. If one banana plantation 14 from the disease, it will take 30 years 15 it is able to grow bananas again. Scientists haven’t found a cure for this disease yet.
1．A．As a result B．For example C．Therefore D．However
2．A．change B．choice C．corner D．course
3．A．pronounce B．punish C．produce D．process
4．A．conversations B．degrees C．conditions D．directions
5．A．has reached B．will reach C．reaches D．reached
6．A．except B．beside C．including D．without
7．A．die out B．give out C．pick out D．hang out
8．A．hot B．hotter C．hottest D．hotly
9．A．perfect B．patient C．plastic D．private
10．A．appearing B．growing C．changing D．spreading
11．A．other B．the other C．any other D．another
12．A．must B．need C．could D．should
13．A．carefully B．seriously C．quietly D．comfortably
14．A．suffers B．hears C．prevents D．choose
15．A．across B．until C．through D．after
【参考答案】1-5 DACCA 6-10 CABAB 11-15 DCBAB
Word Collection：
1.turn down 拒绝；调小（声音）；削减
2.climate n.气候；氛围；局势；风土
3.data n.数据；资料
4.average adj.平均的；中等的；n.平均数/值；平均水平；v.平均达到
5.range n.范围，界限；v.变化，变动；排列
6.disease n.疾病，病害；弊病；v.使...有病；传染
7.seed n.种子；果核；v.给...去籽（去核）
8.soil n.泥土；土壤；土地
9.cure v.治愈，治好；n.药物，疗法
curable adj.能治愈的，可矫正的；可医的
10.die out 灭绝
die down 逐渐平息；逐渐减弱
die away 消失
11.plastic n.塑料；adj.可塑的；塑造的
Frost is on the way
The traditional Chinese calendar 25 （divide）the year into 24 solar terms. Frost's Descent(霜降),the 26 （eighteen） solar term of the year,begins this year on Oct 23. Frost's Descent is the last solar term of autumn. During this time, the weather becomes much 27 （cold）than before and frost begins 28 （appear）.
In many parts of the country, 29 （special）in the north, there is a habit 30 （介词）eating persimmons（柿子） on the day of Frost's Descent. The locals believe that 31 （eat）persimmons can keep them away from a runny nose in the winter and keep their lips from 32 （become）dry.
In Daxin county, Guangxi, people celebrate the Frost's Descent Festival on the first day of Frost's Descent. At first, it was an activity of the Zhuang people 33 （give） something back to nature and celebrate the harvest.But later, it became a sacrifice to 34 （hero）. On this day, the Zhuang people dance and sing local songs.
【参考答案】
25.divides; 26.eighteenth; 27.colder; 28. to appear; 29. especially;
30.of; 31.eating; 32.becoming; 33.to give; 34.heroes.
Word Collection：
1.calendar n.日历，日程表
2.solar adj.太阳的，和太阳相关的
3.local adj.当地的，地方的；局部的；n.当地人，本地人
4.lip n.嘴唇
5.harvest v./n.收获，丰收；收成
6.sacrifice v./n.牺牲，献出；献祭
Coming out on top
Zheng Qinwen, 21, won China’s first Olympic gold in the tennis singles (单打) at the Paris Olympics on Aug 3.“Nothing can describe my feeling right now, it’s unreal. I’ve always been hoping to get a medal for China. Finally, I made it,” Zheng said after her win.”
From 2020 to 2024, Zheng’s world ranking jumped from over 600 to No 7. Years of competition taught her to play with patience and control her energy in matches. Her performance has won her the title of “Queen Wen” among fans.
“I love my fans for giving me this title, honestly, because it fits my character well. You need to show yourself as queen of the court, because you need this energy, this power to show that you are the best,” Zheng told China Daily.
Playing for China at the Olympics gave Zheng power. She made her way to success after surviving (挺过) tiring matches that went on for three hours.
“What I can be sure (of) is that I’m going to fight until the last moment, because I’m not only playing for myself. I’m playing for my country,” Zheng told China Daily.
This great success is just the start of a new journey for Zheng. Just a few days after her Olympic victory, she took part in the Cincinnati Open but lost to Russian player Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in a third-round match.
“I was proud to win the Olympic gold, but it’s time to forget it and start over again. If I think too much about my past achievements, I won’t play my next match well,” Zheng told CCTV.
Choose the answer:
35. How does Zheng Qinwen feel about being called "Queen Wen'
A. She feels like it is unreal. B. She hates the title.
C. She enjoys the title. D. She feels stressed.
36. The third last paragraph shows .
A. that Zheng didn't expect to win the medal B. that Zheng is dreaming bigger in her career
C. how she felt after winning the medal D. what inspired her to win the medal
37. What do we know about Zheng from the story
A. She won the championship in the recent Cincinnati Open.
B. Her world ranking went up after the Olympics.
C. Her success in the Olympics was just an accident.
D. She knows to keep her feet on the ground.
【参考答案】 35-37 CDD
Word Collection：
1.unreal adj.不真实的
2.medal n.奖牌，勋章；纪念章
3.make it 成功；达到目标；取得成功
4.patience n.耐心
5.title v.定标题；把...称为；/n.标题，名称
6.honestly adv.诚实地；真诚地；公正地
7.queen n.女王；王后；v.成为女王
8.victory n.胜利，成功，获胜
