新闻听力 | BMI真的是衡量肥胖的最佳方式吗?

BMI真的是衡量肥胖的最佳方式吗?Is BMI Really the Best Way to Measure Obesity?常速| 六级(偏易)| 254词| 1min49s刘立军供稿Part I. QUESTIONSListen to the passage and choose the best answer to each question you hear.Q1. According to common guidelines, what BMI value is classified as obese?A. Over 25.B. Over 27.C. Over 30.D. Over 35.Q2. What is one main limitation of BMI mentioned in the passage?A. It requires expensive scanning equipment.B. It cannot distinguish between fat, muscle, and bone.C. It changes daily based on dietary intake.D. It ignores waist measurements.Q3. What change did the Italian study suggest for older adults?A. Lowering the obesity threshold to a BMI of 27.B. Increasing the obesity threshold to 30.C. Using waist-to-hip ratio instead of BMI.D. Eliminating BMI requirements for people over 60.Q4. What can be inferred about BMI compared to body fat scans?A. BMI is more accurate in identifying obesity.B. BMI is preferred because it measures muscle mass directly.C. BMI requires more complex equipment.D. BMI is less costly and simpler to use.Q5. What is the passage mainly about?A. Why BMI should be replaced by body fat scans.B. The benefits of using BMI for measuring obesity.C. The limitations of BMI and possible improvements.D. How to maintain a healthy BMI through exercise.Part II. TRANSCRIPTIs BMI Really the Best Way to Measure Obesity?Have we been measuring obesity the wrong way all along? For decades, the Body Mass Index (BMI) has been the go-to method for assessing whether someone’s weight is healthy for their height. (Q1) According to common guidelines, a BMI over 25 is considered overweight, and over 30 is classified as obese. These thresholds can vary depending on ethnic background.go-to method 首选方法threshold n. 临界点BMI is quick, inexpensive, and endorsed by the World Health Organization—but it’s far from perfect. (Q2) It doesn’t distinguish between fat, muscle, and bone. This means that a muscular athlete and someone with excess body fat could have the same BMI. As we age, muscle mass tends to decrease while fat—especially around the waist—often increases, even if our weight stays the same.endorse v. 认可muscular adj. 肌肉发达的Because of these limitations, researchers have been questioning BMI’s accuracy for years. In one study from Italy, scientists scanned people aged 40 to 80 to measure their actual body fat percentage. They discovered that far more individuals were obese by body fat measurements than by BMI alone.(Q3) Based on their findings, the researchers suggest lowering the obesity threshold for older adults to a BMI of 27. However, more research is needed to confirm this adjustment. (Q4) For now, BMI remains the standard tool simply because it’s affordable and easy to use—unlike body fat scans, which require specialized equipment.The takeaway? (Q5) BMI can be a useful starting point, but it shouldn’t be the only measure we rely on. Understanding its limitations could help us make better, more accurate decisions about health and weight.Part III. KEYQ1. C.【解析】细节题。题目出处为:“According to common guidelines, a BMI over 25 is considered overweight, and over 30 is classified as obese.”意为:“根据通用指南,BMI超过25被视为超重,超过30被归类为肥胖。”因此正确答案为C。Q2. B.【解析】细节题。题目出处为:“It doesn’t distinguish between fat, muscle, and bone.”意为:“它不能区分脂肪、肌肉和骨骼。”从中可推断,这是BMI的一个主要局限,因此正确答案为B。Q3. A.【解析】细节题。题目出处为:“Based on their findings, the researchers suggest lowering the obesity threshold for older adults to a BMI of 27.”意为:“根据他们的研究结果,研究人员建议将老年人的肥胖临界值降低到BMI 27。”因此正确答案为A。Q4. D.【解析】推理题。题目出处为:“For now, BMI remains the standard tool simply because it’s affordable and easy to use—unlike body fat scans, which require specialized equipment.”意为:“目前,BMI仍然是标准工具,就是因为它价格低廉且易于使用,不像体脂扫描那样需要专业设备。”从中推断,BMI比体脂扫描成本更低且更易操作,因此正确答案为D。Q5. C.【解析】主旨题。全文讨论了BMI的局限性——即无法区分脂肪、肌肉和骨骼,并提到一些研究者建议降低老年人的肥胖临界值来提升BMI的准确性,最后建议人们参考体脂扫描等其他检测方法来为自身的健康做决策。可推断,文章主要围绕BMI的不足及改进建议展开,因此正确答案为C。 (本文图片来源于摄图网,版权归摄图网所有)

教学素材 | 报告称:全球企业重AI轻招聘,Z世代求职环境正经历结构性调整

报告称:全球企业重AI轻招聘,Z世代求职环境正经历结构性调整Gen Z faces a shifting job landscape as global firms prioritize AI over new hires, report says文本难度:七级(考研)易刘立军供稿Young people entering the workforce are facing a shifting job landscape, as business leaders invest in artificial intelligence (AI) rather than new hires, according to a study of global business leaders. 一项针对全球商业领袖的研究显示,初入职场的年轻人正面临求职环境结构性调整,因为企业领导者更倾向于投资人工智能(AI),而非招聘新员工。Bosses are prioritizing automation through AI to plug skills gaps and allow them to reduce headcount, instead of training up junior members of staff, a report by the British Standards Institution (BSI) found.英国标准协会(BSI)的一份报告指出,企业领导者正优先通过AI实现自动化,以填补技能缺口并减少员工数量,而非培养初级员工。Four in 10 (41%) of bosses said AI was allowing them to cut the number of employees in a survey of more than 850 business leaders across seven countries: the UK, US, France, Germany, Australia, China, and Japan. 在对来自七个国家(英国、美国、法国、德国、澳大利亚、中国和日本)的850多位企业领导者进行的调查中,有四成(41%)的受访者表示,AI使得他们得以减少员工人数。Nearly a third (31%) of those surveyed said their organization was looking at AI solutions before considering hiring a person, with two-fifths expecting this to be the case within five years. 近三分之一(31%)的受访者表示,其所在机构在考虑招聘人员之前会先评估AI解决方案;另有五分之二的受访者预计五年内情况也将变成如此。In a sign of the challenges facing workers belonging to gen Z—born between 1997 and 2012—at a time when the labor market is cooling, a quarter of bosses said they believed that all or most tasks carried out by entry-level colleagues could be performed by AI. 随着劳动力市场持续降温,Z世代(1997至2012年生人)的劳动者正面临严峻挑战。四分之一的企业领导者表示,他们认为初级岗位员工所承担的大部分乃至全部任务均可由AI完成。Susan Taylor Martin, chief executive of BSI, said: “AI represents an enormous opportunity for businesses globally, but as they chase greater productivity and efficiency, we must not lose sight of the fact that it is ultimately people who power progress.” BSI首席执行官苏珊·泰勒·马丁表示:“AI为全球企业带来了巨大机遇,但在追求更高生产力和效率的同时,我们绝不能忽视一个事实——推动进步的终究是人。”“Our research makes clear that the tension between making the most of AI and enabling a flourishing workforce is the defining challenge of our time. There is an urgent need for long-term thinking and workforce investment, alongside investment in AI tools, to ensure sustainable and productive employment.” “我们的研究清楚表明,如何在充分利用AI的同时打造蓬勃发展的劳动力队伍,是当今时代的核心挑战。为了确保就业的可持续性和生产力,除了投资AI工具之外,还迫切需要进行长远规划并加大对人力资源的投入。”In addition, two-fifths (39%) of leaders said entry-level roles had already been reduced or cut as a result of efficiencies made by using AI tools to conduct research or carry out administrative and briefing tasks. 此外,五分之二(39%)的领导者表示,由于AI工具在进行调研、处理行政事务及撰写简报等方面带来了效率提升,初级岗位已被削减或取消。While more than half of respondents said they felt lucky to have started their career before the use of AI became widespread, just over half (53%) also said they believed that the benefits of AI implementation in companies would outweigh the disruption to the workforce. 超过半数受访者表示,自己实属幸运——在AI普及前就开启了职业生涯。不过,也有略超半数(53%)的人认为,AI在企业中投入使用所带来的益处,将超过其对劳动力造成的冲击。AI is being rapidly adopted by UK businesses, according to the business leaders surveyed, and three-quarters (76%) said they expect new tools to deliver tangible benefits to their organizations within the next 12 months. 据受访企业领导层表示,英国企业正在迅速采用AI技术,且有四分之三(76%)的人预计这些新工具将在未来12个月内为其公司带来切实效益。Businesses said they were mainly investing in AI to improve productivity and efficiency, as well as cutting costs and filling skills gaps. 企业纷纷表示,投资AI的主要目的,是提升生产力与效率,同时降低成本并弥补技能缺口。BSI analysis of company annual reports found that the word “automation” appeared almost seven times more frequently than “upskilling” or “retraining”. BSI对公司年报的分析发现,“自动化”一词出现的频率,是“技能提升”或“再培训”的近七倍。A separate survey revealed recently that half of UK adults are concerned about the impact of AI on their job, fearing it could take or alter their employment, according to a poll by the Trades Union Congress. 英国总工会(TUC)近期一项民调显示,半数英国成年人担忧AI会对自身工作带来影响,害怕它会取代或改变自己的就业岗位。Britain’s jobs market has been cooling in recent months, and wage growth has slowed, with the UK’s official jobless rate at a four-year high of 4.7%. However, most economists do not believe this is linked to an acceleration in investment in AI. 近几个月来,英国就业市场持续降温,薪资增长放缓,官方失业率已升至4.7%,达到四年来的最高水平。然而,多数经济学家认为,这一现象和加速对AI的投资并无直接关联。Meanwhile, concerns are being raised that a stock market bubble has been created by high valuations of AI companies, which could lead to a market crash. 与此同时,人们日益担忧:AI公司估值过高,已催生了股市泡沫,这可能引发市场崩盘。【词汇】 1. executive n. 高管;行政人员2. administrative adj. 行政的;管理的3. briefing n. 简要提示,情况简介4. outweigh v. 超过;比……更重要5. retrain v. 再培训;重新训练(本文图片来源于摄图网,版权归摄图网所有)

新闻听力 | 工作太无聊怎么办?

工作太无聊怎么办?What happens when your job is just too boring? 常速 | 七级(偏易)| 417词 | 2min34s刘立军供稿Part I. QUESTIONSListen to the passage and choose the best answer to each question you hear.Q1. According to the passage, what is a main cause of rust out?A. Having too many deadlines.B. Performing easy and repetitive tasks.C. Being under constant pressure from managers.D. Working with uncooperative colleagues.Q2. Which of the following is mentioned as a warning sign of rust out?A. Frequently missing important meetings.B. Complaining about your colleagues’ performance.C. Constantly looking at the clock during work hours.D. Forgetting to submit weekly reports.Q3. What is one recommended step to overcome rust out?A. Taking a long vacation to relax.B. Avoiding tasks that are too challenging.C. Consulting your supervisor or manager.D. Reflecting on what you truly want from your work and life.Q4. What can be inferred about people experiencing rust out?A. They may eventually consider changing jobs.B. They will never regain interest in work.C. They are likely to avoid learning new skills.D. They must reshape their role immediately.Q5. What is the passage mainly about?A. How burnout impacts mental health.B. The causes, signs, and solutions for rust out.C. Ways to improve physical well-being at work.D. The importance of following workplace etiquette.Part II. TRANSCRIPTWhat happens when your job is just too boring? We all know that having too much work and too much stress can lead to burnout, but did you know that the opposite can also be a problem? Have you ever felt that your job was too easy and that everything was just a bit too boring? If so, you might be suffering from rust out.burnout n. 耗尽体力rust out (职业)倦怠(Q1) Rust out happens when there isn’t enough challenge to motivate you to keep going in your job. Without some challenge, it can be hard to feel growth in your role. If a job has lots of repetitive and monotonous tasks, it can make it hard to see the purpose of a role. Having a lower level of responsibility at work than before can also make it harder to feel fulfilled in a job. This can affect people who have taken time out from their career for family or personal reasons.If you think that you might be suffering from rust out, then there are a number of signs to watch out for. (Q2) You might dread finding your schedule each week and not seeing anything stimulating on it. It might be that you often find yourself clock-watching at work, willing the time to pass. Focus and motivation can drop, leading you to get less done than you had before, or to make more mistakes. You may start to feel apathetic and disengaged towards your job. These feelings can lead to anxiety and depression which can then spread from work into people’s personal lives.apathetic adj. 冷漠的disengaged adj. 脱离的,不在意的Finding yourself suffering from rust out can sometimes be an opportunity. Some experts suggest that self-awareness is key. (Q3) By taking some time to realize what you are really looking for in work and life, you can take steps to re-discover your motivation. Setting yourself goals and allowing yourself to try new things can help you find a new purpose. (Q4) Considering what you really need for a job can also lead you to find a new one that’s better suited to your goals in life.Part III. KEYQ1. B.【解析】细节题。题目出处为:“Rust out happens when there isn’t enough challenge to motivate you to keep going in your job. … If a job has lots of repetitive and monotonous tasks, it can make it hard to see the purpose of a role.” 意为:“职业倦怠发生在工作缺乏足够挑战,无法激励你继续坚持的时候……如果一份工作包含大量重复而单调的任务,就会让人难以看清这个岗位的意义。”从这句话可以推断,简单且重复的工作任务是造成职业倦怠的主要原因之一,因此正确答案为B。Q2. C.【解析】细节题。题目出处为:“You might dread finding your schedule each week and not seeing anything stimulating on it. It might be that you often find yourself clock-watching at work, willing the time to pass.”意为:“你可能会害怕每周看到自己的工作安排,却发现其中没有任何令人振奋的内容。你可能经常在工作中盯着时钟,希望时间快点过去。”由此可推断,这种行为是职业倦怠的一个警示信号,因此正确答案为C。Q3. D.【解析】细节题。题目出处为:“By taking some time to realize what you are really looking for in work and life, you can take steps to re-discover your motivation.”意为:“通过反思你真正想从工作和生活中获得什么,你可以开始做出改变,从而重新发掘你的动力。”从这句话可以推断,反思工作和生活目标是克服职业倦怠的重要步骤,因此正确答案为D。Q4. A.【解析】推理题。题目出处为:“Considering what you really need for a job can also lead you to find a new one that’s better suited to your goals in life.”意为:“思考自己在工作中真正需要的是什么,也可能会让你找到一份更符合人生目标的新工作。”从这句话可以推断,经历职业倦怠的人可能会考虑换工作,因此正确答案为A。Q5. B.【解析】主旨题。文章主要讨论了职业倦怠的成因、迹象以及应对策略,因此正确答案为B。(本文图片来源于摄图网,版权归摄图网所有)

新闻听力 | 中国人工智能赋能治理变革

中国人工智能赋能治理变革China’s AI-Powered Governance Revolution常速 | 六级(偏易)| 225词 | 1min55s刘立军供稿Part I. QUESTIONSListen to the news and choose the best answer to each question you hear.Q1. What is the main idea of the article? A. AI is revolutionizing industries and daily life in China. B. AI is primarily used for financial applications in China. C. AI is solving all governance challenges in China. D. AI is used to replace human workers entirely in China. Q2. What is the purpose of China’s adoption of DeepSeek-powered AI services in urban management? A. To develop AI-powered military systems. B. To improve the efficiency of industrial production. C. To promote international AI cooperation. D. To enhance governance and streamline urban management. Q3. What distinguishes Longgang district’s AI integration from other districts? A. It employs AI for military applications. B. It supports over 20,000 civil servants. C. It uses AI to improve agricultural productivity. D. It develops AI-powered virtual assistants for education. Q4. What financial application is supported by the DeepSeek model in Linyi city? A. Managing municipal budgets. B. Enhancing personal loan systems. C. Generating corporate credit profiles. D. Developing virtual currency platforms. Q5. What can be inferred about the challenges of AI in governance from the article? A. AI applications are free from ethical risks. B. Over-reliance on AI might lead to systemic risks. C. Data security issues have been completely resolved. D. AI ensures fairness in all governance decisions. Part II. TRANSCRIPTChina’s AI-Powered Governance Revolution(Q1) China is experiencing a transformative AI-driven wave, reshaping industries and daily life with automation, efficiency, and new possibilities. This article explores how local governments are integrating AI into public administration and urban management.reshape v. 重塑BEIJING – (Q2) Cities across China are adopting DeepSeek-powered AI services to enhance governance and streamline urban management. This initiative aligns with China’s digital transformation goals, aiming for efficient administration and improved public services.governance n. 治理,管理 Shenzhen, a southern tech hub, leads the way by deploying the DeepSeek model in government services. (Q3) Longgang district integrated the DeepSeek-R1 model into its infrastructure, supporting over 20,000 civil servants and introducing an AI assistant on WeChat for enterprise services.hub n. 中心 Futian district followed suit, employing 70 AI-powered ‘digital employees’ across 240 administrative scenarios, significantly improving efficiency and accuracy.administrative adj. 行政的,管理的 (Q4) In East China’s Linyi city, the DeepSeek model supports financial applications like the ‘Yimeng Insight’ system, which generates corporate credit profiles to facilitate business loans. The system has processed profiles for over 14,000 businesses, enabling loans worth 3.66 billion yuan.China’s commitment to e-governance includes one-stop service platforms and virtual public services. The government work report emphasizes accelerating digital government development and refining national online platforms.(Q5) Experts highlight challenges such as data security, privacy, and ethical risks. They stress the importance of balancing AI applications to avoid over-reliance and systemic risks while ensuring fairness in governance decisions.privacy n. 隐私ethical adj. 伦理的systemic adj. 系统的,全局的Part III. KEYQ1. A.【解析】主旨题。根据“China is experiencing a transformative AI-driven wave, reshaping industries and daily life with automation, efficiency, and new possibilities.”,可知开篇点明中国正在经历一场变革性的人工智能驱动浪潮,通过自动化、效率和新的可能性重塑行业和日常生活。因此,正确答案为A。Q2.D.【解析】细节题。根据“Cities across China are adopting DeepSeek-powered AI services to enhance governance and streamline urban management.”,可知中国各城市采用DeepSeek驱动的人工智能服务,目的是增强治理能力并优化城市管理。因此,正确答案为D。Q3. B.【解析】细节题。根据“Longgang district integrated the DeepSeek-R1 model into its infrastructure, supporting over 20,000 civil servants and introducing an AI assistant on WeChat for enterprise services.”,可知龙岗区将DeepSeek-R1模型整合到其基础设施中,为2万多名公务员提供支持,并在微信上推出了企业服务AI助手。因此,正确答案为B。Q4.C.【解析】细节题。根据“In East China’s Linyi city, the DeepSeek model supports financial applications like the ‘Yimeng Insight’ system, which generates corporate credit profiles to facilitate business loans.”,可知在中国东部的临沂市,DeepSeek模型支持金融应用,例如“沂蒙洞察”系统,该系统生成企业信用档案以促进商业贷款。因此,正确答案为C。Q5.B.【解析】推理题。根据“Experts highlight challenges such as data security, privacy, and ethical risks. They stress the importance of balancing AI applications to avoid over-reliance and systemic risks while ensuring fairness in governance decisions.”,可知专家们强调了数据安全、隐私和伦理风险等挑战。他们强调平衡人工智能应用的重要性,以避免过度依赖和系统性风险,同时确保治理决策的公平性。因此,正确答案为B。(本文图片来源于摄图网,版权归摄图网所有)

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