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全新版大学进阶英语《视听说教程》网络课程可用于课堂教学外的巩固与补充，也可作为学生独立学习的网络课程。该课程选用美国《国家地理》的素材，图片震撼、场景真实、语言地道。《视听说网络课程》注重听力技能和口语表达的训练，练习设计循序渐进，科学合理；为兼顾四级考试的需求，网络课程每单元均含四级听力与口语训练的练习。听力播放支持语速调节，口语训练实现了较好的人机交互功能，便于学生根据自身需求进行个性化学习。

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新闻听力 | 借助习惯叠加，迈向健康生活

VOA慢速：借助习惯叠加，迈向健康生活Use Habit Stacking to Help Get Healthy慢速 | 高考 偏难| 535词 | 5min13s刘立军供稿Part I. QUESTIONSListen to the news and choose the best answer to each question you hear.Q1. What activity did Lindsay Kee initially add to her routine to foster a habit of exercise?A. Jumping jacks after each walk.B. Standing stretches before her dog walks.C. High-intensity interval training sessions.D. Cycling to various destinations.Q2. According to the passage, what is the essence of habit stacking?A. Creating entirely new routines.B. Focusing on replacing old habits with new ones.C. Attaching a new habit to an existing daily activity.D. Making drastic changes in one’s lifestyle.Q3. How does Dana Santas apply habit stacking in her personal health care routine?A. She does push-ups before every shower.B. She does waist exercises while brushing her teeth.C. She takes her vitamins next to the coffee machine.D. She integrates strength training into her work schedule.Q4. What recommendation does the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention make for weekly physical activity?A. Engaging in 150 minutes of moderate activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity.B. Participating in at least two hours of daily exercise for all adults.C. Combining strength training with flexibility exercises.D. Ensuring a minimum of 30 minutes of exercise each day.Q5. What strategy does Gretchen Rubin use to reinforce a “shaky” habit by linking it with a “strong” habit?A. She only allows herself to shower after exercising.B. She must listen to a podcast while exercising on a running machine.C. She places her vitamins next to the coffee machine.D. She integrates her exercise routine with her daily walk.Part II. TRANSCRIPTUse Habit Stacking to Help Get HealthyA woman in Portland, Oregon started her daily exercise habit with one activity — walking her dog. Lindsay Kee then added movements to this daily activity. (Q1) Before leaving on the walk, she did some standing stretches. On her return, she did other exercises such as jumping jacks.jumping jacks 开合跳Over time, Kee added more exercises around the dog walk. She said adding exercises to an existing activity took the pressure off of creating a whole new daily exercise. And now more than a year later, she consistently exercises around the dog walk.Kee said, “I’ve found it to be really effective in helping me be consistent with things that I really want to do.”What Kee did is called habit stacking. Writer S.J. Scott created this term for his 2014 book of the same name. (Q2) The idea behind habit stacking is to attach something you want to start doing to something you already do every day.habit stacking 习惯叠加A common example is flossing your teeth after brushing them. However, you can use habit stacking in many areas of your daily life. Kee, for example, places her vitamins next to the coffee machine. This helps her remember to take them every morning.Exercise experts say habit stacking is especially helpful if you are trying to increase exercise time.Dana Santas is a movement expert who has trained more than 50 professional sports teams. She combines exercise habits with personal health care. (Q3) For example, Santas does push-ups before every shower. And she does leg exercises while brushing her teeth. She says that her electric toothbrush makes a sound every 30 seconds to remind her to brush different teeth. But she uses the reminder to change her exercises. “It’s perfect,” she added.push-up n. 俯卧撑Two minutes of exercise may not get you in shape. But experts say, every little bit helps. (Q4) Experts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest getting 150 minutes of moderate activity, like a fast walk, every week. Or you could also get 75 minutes of very energetic activity, like jogging, every week. The health experts also suggest two days a week of strength training.moderate adj. 适度的，中等强度的Most people find keeping new habits difficult. And while habit stacking is not a perfect solution, it does help with one barrier — decision-making.Gretchen Rubin is the writer of Better Than Before: Mastering the Habits of Our Everyday Lives. She said habit stacking is one of the best ways to start and keep new habits. The technique helps to remove the barrier of deciding when or if to do something.Rubin shared a story of her college days. To help her stay active, she would only shower if she had exercised that day.She suggested combining the new, or what she calls “shaky” behavior with something you have to do or deeply want to do.(Q5) “So you have to do the shaky habit before you get to the strong habit,” Rubin said. (Q5) If she wants to listen to a podcast, her strong habit, she must do it while exercising on a running machine. For her, this will strengthen her shaky habit.Part III. KEYQ1. B. 细节题。题目出处为：Before leaving on the walk, she did some standing stretches. 意为：在开始遛狗前，她会做一些站立伸展运动。这表明Kee最初通过在遛狗前做站立伸展运动来培养锻炼的习惯。因此答案是B。Q2. C. 主旨题。题目出处为：The idea behind habit stacking is to attach something you want to start doing to something you already do every day. 意为：习惯叠加背后的理念在于，将你想要开始做的事与你每天已经在做的事联系起来。因此答案是C。Q3. A. 细节题。题目出处为：For example, Santas does push-ups before every shower. 意为：例如，Santas在每次淋浴前做俯卧撑。因此答案是A。Q4. A.细节题。题目出处为：Experts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest getting 150 minutes of moderate activity, like a fast walk, every week. Or you could also get 75 minutes of very energetic activity, like jogging, every week. 意为：美国疾病控制与预防中心的专家建议每周进行150分钟的中等强度活动，如快走；或者每周进行75分钟的高强度活动，如慢跑。因此答案是A。Q5. B. 细节题。题目出处为：If she (Rubin) wants to listen to a podcast, her strong habit, she must do it while exercising on a running machine. 意为：如果她想听播客——这是她常有的习惯，她必须在跑步机上锻炼时听。因此答案是B。（本文图片来源于摄图网，版权归摄图网所有)

新闻听力｜人工智能关键术语与概念

Important Terms and Ideas for Describing Artificial Intelligence慢速 | 四级 难 | 753词 | 7min41s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 characteristic of artificial intelligence (AI)?A. Translating languages for communication.B. Relying on human intelligence to work.C. Processing data with statistical methods.D. Using psychology as its primary method.Q2. What is the role of an algorithm in computer operations?A. A simple set of instructions.B. It helps achieve goals but does not involve learning.C. A series of steps that helps achieve goals and allows learning.D. It is used in traditional programs, not AI.Q3. What is the purpose of reinforcement learning in machine learning?A. To classify data into specific groups.B. To improve by trial-and-error processes.C. To identify patterns in large datasets.D. To strengthen neural network layers.Q4. What is the unique feature of deep learning?A. Using many layers of neural networks.B. Relying on unsupervised learning.C. Avoiding the use of raw data.D. Focusing on simple machine tasks.Q5. What is one issue with large language models (LLMs)?A. They cannot generate accurate answers.B. They only focus on generating recipes.C. They are unable to process legal questions.D. They often create false or misleading data.Q6. What is the ultimate goal of artificial general intelligence (AGI)?A. Reproducing human thinking processes.B. Translating languages with accuracy.C. Discovering trends in large datasets.D. Replacing humans in various fields.Part II. TRANSCRIPTImportant Terms and Ideas for Describing Artificial IntelligenceThere are several terms experts use to describe computer systems in the field of artificial intelligence. Recently, the French News Agency (AFP) defined some of the common terms and ideas used in that field. Here is a version for English learners:intelligence n. 智力，智能Artificial intelligence The first term is “artificial intelligence.” When asked what artificial intelligence is, the AI-powered ChatGPT system says that the term means “the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think, learn and make decisions”. (Q1) AI’s main quality or characteristic is taking in large amounts of data and then processing it using methods from statistics. AI involves using ideas from many fields including computing, mathematics, languages, psychology, and others. Currently, the technology is being used heavily for investigating health issues, translating human languages, and predicting problems in machine tools and self-driving cars. But AI is affecting many fields of business and industry.simulation n. 模拟，仿真Algorithm A second important term is “algorithm.” (Q2) An algorithm is important to all computer operations. It is a series of steps or instructions followed by a computer program to get a result. Algorithms can give rules for an AI’s behavior, helping it to realize the objectives of computer program developers. Unlike a simple computer program, AI algorithms permit a computer system to “learn” for itself.algorithm n. 算法，运算法则Machine learning A third important term is “machine learning.” Machine learning is one method that researchers have used in their efforts to produce artificial intelligence. Machine learning lets computers learn from data without being directly programmed on what results to produce. In recent years, the field of neural networks has given important results. In a neural network, connections between some nodes are strengthened and others weakened as the system learns and makes changes. Learning can be “supervised.” This means the system learns to put new data into specific groups based on a model. For example, the system could learn to identify spam in an email or other messaging programs. “Unsupervised” learning permits the system to independently discover new areas or ways of doing things. These discoveries in the available data might not have been immediately clear. An example would be letting an online store identify buying trends in sales data. (Q3) “Reinforcement” learning adds a process of repeated trial-and-error. In this process, the system is rewarded based on its outcomes, causing it to learn and improve. One example might be a self-driving vehicle whose objective is to reach its destination as quickly as possible but also safely. That requirement would lead it to learn to stop at red lights although it requires additional time.neural adj. 神经的node n. 节点spam n. 垃圾邮件Deep learning (Q4) Deep learning owes its name to its use of many layers of neural networks. Raw data is examined by each layer in turn at growing levels of abstraction. Geoffrey Hinton received the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics. Hinton is credited with developing deep learning. Hinton received the prize along with 1980s neural-network developer John Hopfield. Francis Bach, head of France’s SIERRA statistical learning laboratory, said this about deep learning: “The more layers you have, the more complex behavior can become, and the more complex the behavior can be, the easier it is to learn a desired behavior efficiently.” The method might help lead to scientific discoveries.Language models We now turn to large language models (LLMs). These might be the most popular example of generative AI. Large language models’ power tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT or Google’s Gemini. Such systems are able to write long papers, answer legal questions or even produce a cake recipe based on their statistical models. But the technology is still new. (Q5) LLMs can suffer from “hallucinations” — the creation of content that is false or incorrect.hallucination n. 幻觉，虚构内容Artificial general intelligence A final important term is artificial general intelligence (AGI) — one the big goals of the whole AI field. (Q6) AGI suggests the unrealized dream of a machine able to reproduce all human processes of human thinking. People who push the idea include OpenAI chief Sam Altman and his competitors at Anthropic. They consider such a system to be within reach. The goal is to use large amounts of data and processing power to train LLMs that are increasingly powerful. But critics say that LLM technology has important limits, including its ability to reason. Maxime Amblard, computing professor at France’s University of Lorraine, told AFP last year, “LLMs do not work like human beings.” Amblard added that humans, as flesh-and-blood intelligent beings, are “sense-making machines” with different abilities from today’s computer systems.Part III. KEYQ1. C. 细节题。题目出处：AI’s main quality or characteristic is taking in large amounts of data and then processing it using methods from statistics. 意为：AI的主要特性是接收大量数据并使用统计方法进行处理。因此答案为C。Q2. C. 细节题。题目出处：An algorithm is ... a series of steps or instructions followed by a computer program to get a result. 以及AI algorithms permit a computer system to “learn” for itself.意为：算法是指计算机程序为获得结果而遵循的一系列步骤或指令；人工智能算法允许计算机系统“自主学习”。因此答案为C。Q3. B. 细节题。题目出处：Reinforcement learning adds a process of repeated trial-and-error. In this process, the system is rewarded based on its outcomes, causing it to learn and improve. 意为：强化学习添加了一个反复试验的过程；在这个过程中，系统基于其结果获得奖励，从而学习和改进。因此答案为B。Q4. A. 细节题。题目出处：Deep learning owes its name to its use of many layers of neural networks. Raw data is examined by each layer in turn at growing levels of abstraction. 意为：深度学习因其使用多层神经网络而得名；原始数据依次通过每一层进行更高层次的抽象分析。 因此答案为A。Q5. D. 细节题。题目出处：LLMs can suffer from ‘hallucinations’ — the creation of content that is false or incorrect. 意为：LLM可能会出现‘幻觉’——即生成虚假或错误内容。因此答案为D。Q6. A. 细节题。题目出处：AGI suggests the unrealized dream of a machine able to reproduce all human processes of human thinking. 意为：AGI表达了这样一个尚未实现的梦想——机器能够再现所有人类的思维过程。因此答案为A。 （本文图片来源于摄图网，版权归摄图网所有)

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The Art of Traveling Light through Life人生旅途轻装上阵词汇：考研 | 句法：六级 | 文本：考研刘立军 供稿Ancient philosopher Socrates embodied simplicity, owning little and even forgoing shoes. Despite this, he frequented marketplaces not to acquire goods but to appreciate the abundance he could live without, as he famously noted to an inquiring friend. 古代哲学家苏格拉底以其简朴的生活方式著称，他几乎一无所有，甚至常常赤脚行走。然而，正如他曾对一位好奇的朋友所说，他经常光顾市场，不是为了购买商品，而是为了欣赏那些他能够舍弃的丰盛物资。In the context of travel, ‘traveling light’ means moving unencumbered by excessive belongings, which translates into a more pleasant journey with less burden and greater freedom. This idea extends beyond the physical realm into a philosophy for living. This concept encourages us to question what constitutes a life traveled lightly ― is it minimal ownership like Socrates, or is there more to it? 在旅行的语境中，“轻装上阵”意味着不被繁重的行李所累，从而享受更加轻松愉快的旅程，减少负担，获得更多自由。这一理念不仅仅局限于物质层面，它更是一种生活哲学。这种思想引导我们前去思考：什么是轻装上阵的生活——它是像苏格拉底那样过极简的物质生活，还是有更多的内涵？The tale of King Midas reveals that an insatiable desire for possessions can lead to downfall. His wish to turn everything to gold, granted by Dionysus, turns tragic when the things he treasures most are lost to his greed, teaching him the peril of material obsession. 迈达斯国王的故事向我们揭示了一个深刻的道理：对财富的贪得无厌可能导致灭亡。他祈求将一切变为黄金，这一愿望虽由狄俄尼索斯实现了，但当那些他最为珍视的事物因他的贪婪而失去时，这一愿望最终酿成一场悲剧，让他深刻体会到了痴迷物质的危险。Humans naturally accumulate more than necessary, often driven by an innate instinct for survival, from securing homes for shelter to stocking food against hunger. However, for some, this need tilts towards excess, acquiring vast properties and collections of vehicles far beyond necessity, echoing Midas’s folly. While possessions offer convenience, they can also anchor one’s life with responsibilities and maintenance demands, whether it’s the upkeep of a lavish villa or the financial strain of an expensive mortgage, trading freedom for security. 人类出于生存本能，往往会积累超过实际所需的物品，从确保住所的安全，到储备食物以防饥饿，皆出此因。然而，对一些人来说，这种需求逐渐演变为过度的占有欲，他们积累了大量远超必要的财产和车辆，重蹈迈达斯的覆辙。尽管拥有这些财物能带来便利，它们也带来了诸多责任和维护的需求，无论是豪华别墅的日常维护，还是高昂房贷带来的财务压力，都是在以自由换取所谓安全感。Epicurus argued that the pursuit of pleasure should not result in greater distress. Our attachment to both possessions and burdensome thoughts impedes progress. Ancient philosophies, such as Stoicism, Cynicism, and Buddhism, guide us toward letting go of these material and mental weights to alleviate our lives. 伊壁鸠鲁认为，追求快乐不应该导致更多的痛苦。我们对财物的执着以及内心的负担阻碍了我们的进步。斯多葛主义、犬儒主义和佛教等古老哲学都在教导我们：应学会放下这些物质和精神上的重负，让生活变得更加轻松自在。Desires and aversions exert their own weight, where fulfillment leads to contentment and a sense of lightness, while unmet desires breed dissatisfaction and burden. Philosophical traditions across Stoicism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam prioritize non-attachment to worldly goods, viewing them as distractions from a path meant for those unburdened. 欲望和厌恶会分别带来不同的负担：当欲望得到满足时，人们会感到轻松和满足；而未满足的欲望则会引发不满和沉重感。无论是斯多葛主义、佛教、基督教还是伊斯兰教，这些哲学传统都强调对世俗财物的淡泊，认为它们是那些追求心灵自由之人路上的障碍，只会分散他们的注意力。The minimalist approach isn’t only about reducing physical possessions but also mental clutter. Letting go of future anxieties and past regrets brings psychological lightness, enhancing our overall well-being and allowing us to navigate life with ease. 极简主义不仅仅意味着减少物质上的财物，它还包含洁净心灵上的杂念。放下对未来的焦虑和对过去的遗憾，可以带来心理上的轻松，进而提升整体幸福感，使我们更加从容地应对生活中的挑战。After periods of global turmoil, embracing a nomadic lifestyle underscored the value of minimalism. The capability to work remotely with minimal equipment exemplifies the physical and metaphysical lightness sought by many. Whether it be in a hotel room or traversing international borders, the ability to live and work with just a suitcase is liberating. 在全球动荡之后，拥抱游牧式的生活方式更加彰显了极简主义的价值。只需极少的装备即可实现远程工作，这体现了许多人所寻求的物质和精神上的双重轻盈。无论是在酒店房间，还是穿梭于国界线之间，仅凭一只手提箱便能自在生活与工作，这一能力赋予人们极大的自由。The agility afforded by traveling light is akin to the experience of playing games like Skyrim with a nimble character. In life, being agile equates to adaptability ― being able to change course rapidly without the encumbrance of possessions or obligations. Ultimately, true lightness is achieved when one’s mind is unburdened by worries and desires, transcending even the most minimalist lifestyle. 轻装上阵所带来的灵活性，就如同在玩《上古卷轴5：天际》游戏时操纵一个敏捷角色的体验。在生活中，灵活意味着适应能力——能够在不被物质所累或义务束缚的情况下迅速改变方向。最终，当一个人的心灵不再受忧虑和欲望所困时，真正的轻盈感就实现了，这种状态甚至超越了最简约的生活方式所带来的自由感。An uncluttered mind allows for a truly light life journey, wherein the absence of mental strain makes even the smallest suitcase seem weightless. 一颗没有杂念的心能让生活旅程真正变得轻盈起来，那时，即便是一个最小的手提箱，在没有精神压力的情况下，也仿佛轻如鸿毛。【词汇】1. forgo v. 放弃2. unencumbered adj. 无负担的；没有阻碍的3. the tale of King Midas 迈达斯的故事。传说，希腊神话中的弗里吉亚王迈达斯贪恋财富，求神赐予点物成金的法术，酒神狄俄尼索斯满足其愿望。最后连他的爱女和食物也都因被他手指点到而变成金子。他无法生活，又向神祈祷，一切才恢复原状。4. insatiable adj. 不知足的；无法满足的5. folly n. 愚蠢；愚笨6. upkeep n. 保养；维修7. villa n. 度假别墅8. Epicurus 伊壁鸠鲁，古希腊哲学家。9. Stoicism n. 斯多葛主义，古希腊罗马时期的重要哲学流派，强调理性、自律、坚忍以及接受命运。10. clutter n. 杂乱的东西；杂乱11. nomadic adj. 游牧的；流浪的12. metaphysical adj. 形而上学的；抽象的；玄学的 13. Skyrim 一款开放世界角色扮演游戏，全称The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim（《上古卷轴5：天际》，简称《天际》或《上古卷轴5》），由贝塞斯达游戏工作室开发。14. nimble adj. 思路敏捷的；机敏的15. agile adj.机敏的，机灵的16. encumbrance n. 妨碍者；累赘；障碍物（本文图片来源于摄图网，版权归摄图网所有)

新闻听力 | 微软宣布推出内置人工智能的新电脑

VOA慢速：微软宣布推出内置人工智能的新电脑Microsoft Announces New PCs with Built-in AI慢速| 四级 | 594词| 6min10s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 strategic partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI as indicated in the text?A. Microsoft is providing financial support to OpenAI without any direct involvement in AI development.B. Microsoft is solely responsible for the development and operation of OpenAI’s AI tools.C. Microsoft is a major investor in OpenAI, providing computing power and support for AI operations.D. OpenAI is the sole provider of AI technology for Microsoft's new computer models.Q2. What is the significance of the term “AI-ready” as used by Microsoft to describe the new Windows-based PCs?A. The PCs are specifically designed for AI development and research.B. The PCs come pre-loaded with AI tools and are optimized for AI operations.C. The PCs are capable of running any AI software without modification.D. The PCs are the first to be released with integrated AI capabilities.Q3. How does Microsoft’s approach to AI differ from Google’s as described in the text?A. Microsoft focuses on device-based AI operations, while Google emphasizes cloud-based AI.B. Google is developing AI that can physically see and interact with the environment, unlike Microsoft.C. Microsoft is releasing AI tools that are only compatible with its own products, unlike Google.D. Google is investing more in AI research and development compared to Microsoft.Q4. What does Microsoft’s announcement imply about the future direction of personal computing?A. Personal computing will become more centralized, with all AI operations happening on cloud servers.B. Personal computing will see a decline in the use of AI due to privacy concerns.C. Personal computing will no longer require human interaction as AI takes over all tasks.D. Personal computing will be characterized by devices with built-in AI capabilities that can anticipate user needs.Q5. What can be inferred about the competitive landscape of AI technology from the text?A. The competition is limited to a few major players, such as Microsoft and Google.B. The AI technology market is saturated, with no room for new entrants.C. The competition is intensifying as more companies introduce advanced AI capabilities.D. The competition is focused on price rather than technological innovation.Part II. TRANSCRIPTMicrosoft Announces New PCs with Built-in AIAmerican software maker Microsoft says it will release new computer models with built-in artificial intelligence (AI) tools.The new computers will be equipped with a new version of Microsoft’s existing AI tool, called Copilot. Copilot can operate across a series of Microsoft business products.The Copilot service is based on OpenAI’s ChatGPT tool, which launched in late 2022. ChatGPT is an AI tool designed to interact smoothly with humans and perform high-level writing and creative work. Such tools are also known as chatbots or generative AI.(Q1) Microsoft is a major investor in OpenAI. It is providing computing power and support for ChatGPT’s operations.Microsoft recently introduced the new tools at an event at its headquarters in Seattle, Washington. Chief executive Satya Nadella announced that the new computers will come loaded with the new Copilot+ system. (Q2) The company said these new Windows-based PCs – which it calls “AI-ready” – will be “the fastest, most intelligent” ever built.executive n.（公司或机构的）经理，主管领导，管理人员The event came one day before Microsoft’s yearly developer conference. That is where Microsoft introduces its latest new products and services to developers and the public.The announcement is Microsoft’s latest move to deploy OpenAI’s technology through Copilot to many product offerings. The system is already available for the company’s Teams, Outlook, Bing search engine and Windows operating system.deploy v. 有效地利用；调动Microsoft said its AI-based PCs will start being released on June 18 on the company’s own Surface models. It will also be on PCs produced by partners. These include Lenovo, Dell, Acer and HP.“These improvements provide the most compelling reason to upgrade your PC in a long time,” said Microsoft Vice President Yusuf Mehdi.vice adj. 副的(Q3) Microsoft said the AI operations on the new PCs will take place on the device itself rather than a cloud server. This means users will not have to wait for information to be sent to and from the company’s data centers or pay extra money for this service.Microsoft has also promised that any tracking activity will only be done and saved on the device, not on company servers. Users will also be able to choose not to be tracked, the company added.The Copilot+ AI offerings include live language translation and image creation. It also offers the ability to interact with the PCs through voice commands instead of clicking to perform certain jobs.The new offerings also include a tool called Windows Recall. This gives the Copilot+ assistant what Microsoft describes as a “photographic memory” of a person’s computer activity. The tool is designed to remember the things a user does on the PC in an effort to predict what the user might want to do next.It’s a step toward machines that “instantly see us, hear, reason about our intent and our surroundings,” Microsoft’s Nadella said. (Q4) He added: “We’re entering this new era where computers not only understand us, but can actually anticipate what we want and our intent.”Nadella’s announcement on AI comes shortly after some other major technology players announced new releases of their latest AI assistance systems.Last week, (Q3)Google introduced an improved search engine that shows brief AI-produced results before direct website links. The company also showed off an AI assistant called Astra, which is still in development. Astra is designed to be able to “see” and talk about things shown through a smartphone’s camera.OpenAI introduced its latest chatbot version, ChatGPT-4o last week. Company officials demonstrated the new tool, which showed improved human characteristics that can give opinions about things. The new version also comes with tools that aim to judge a person’s emotions.Part III. KEYQ1. C. 细节题。文中提到 “Microsoft is a major investor in OpenAI. It is providing computing power and support for ChatGPT’s operations.”这表明微软是OpenAI主要投资者，并为其AI操作提供计算能力和支持。因此答案为C。Q2. B. 细节题。文中提到 “these new Windows-based PCs – which it calls ‘AI-ready’ – will be ‘the fastest, most intelligent’ ever built.” 这表明所谓的“AI-ready”是指这些基于Windows系统的电脑预装了AI工具，并且为AI操作进行了优化。因此答案为B。Q3. A. 细节题。文中提到 “Microsoft said the AI operations on the new PCs will take place on the device itself rather than a cloud server.” 以及“Google introduced an improved search engine that shows brief AI-produced results before direct website links”这表明微软专注于设备端AI操作而非云端，而谷歌发布的引擎会在显示直接的网站链接之前，先展示由人工智能生成的简要结果，可以看出谷歌更强调云端AI。因此答案为A。Q4. D. 推理题。文中提到 “We’re entering this new era where computers not only understand us, but can actually anticipate what we want and our intent.” 这暗示个人计算的未来方向将是设备内置AI功能，能够预测用户的需求。因此答案为D。Q5. C. 推理题。文中提到了微软、谷歌和OpenAI等公司都在推出或改进他们的AI工具，这表明AI 技术市场竞争正在加剧。因此答案为C。（本文图片来源于摄图网，版权归摄图网所有)

新闻听力 | 超越球场之旅

超越球场之旅A journey beyond the court - 2024 Commencement Address by Roger Federer at Dartmouth 常速| 中考 偏难 | 850词 | 5分51秒刘立军供稿Part I. QUESTIONSListen to the speech and choose the best answer to each question you hear.Q1. What was the speaker’s reaction to being awarded an honorary doctorate degree?A. Indifference.B. Surprise.C. Disappointment.D. Confidence.Q2. How does the speaker describe his usual attire over the past 35 years?A. Casual and comfortable.B. Formal and elegant.C. Athletic and sporty.D. Traditional and conservative.Q3. Aside from giving his speech, what activity did the speaker particularly enjoy during his visit to Dartmouth?A. Climbing the Baker Tower.B. Playing football with students.C. Visiting Dartmouth's historical sites.D. Attending lectures.Q4. What shared experience does the speaker mention that connects him to the graduates?A. Both attended Dartmouth College.B. Both have a deep appreciation for the color green.C. Both finished significant phases in their lives and are uncertain about the future.D. Both played professional tennis.Q5. What is the speaker’s main message to the graduates regarding their future?A. The importance of hard work and achievements.B. The joy of receiving an honorary degree.C. The significance of maintaining traditions.D. Accepting and embracing uncertainty.Part II. TRANSCRIPTA journey beyond the court – 2024 Commencement Address by Roger Federer at DartmouthThank you! Everybody. It’s great to see you, and hello, class of 2024! This is so exciting. It’s an incredible feeling to be here with you. I am so excited to join you today. Really, you have no idea how excited I am. Keep in mind, this is literally the second time I have ever set foot on a college campus. Second time ever. (Q1) But for some reason, you are giving me a doctorate degree. I just came here to give a speech, but I get to go home as “Dr. Roger.” That’s a pretty nice bonus. “Dr. Roger.” This has to be my most unexpected victory ever! Thank you. President Beilock, the Board of Trustees, faculty members – thank you for this honor. President Beilock, I’m incredibly grateful. And I’ll try my best not to choke. I’m a little outside my comfort zone today. This is not my usual scene. And these are not my usual clothes. Do you dress like this every day at Dartmouth? (Q2) The robe is hard to move in. Keep in mind I’ve worn shorts almost every day for the last 35 years.trustee n.（慈善事业或其他机构的）受托人robe n. 礼袍I’m not a person who gives a lot of speeches like this. Maybe the worst, but an important speech, was when I started out on the Swiss national team. I was only 17 years old, and I was so nervous that I couldn’t even say more than four words: “Happy to be here.” Well, here we are, 25 years later. I still feel a little nervous, but I’ve got a lot more than four words to say to you. Starting with: I’m happy to be here! Happy to be with you, here on the Green. As you might have heard grass is my favorite surface. “Big Green”, it must be destiny!There is another reason I’m here, and I can sum it up in two words: Beer pong. Or pong, as you call it. And I guess you can call it what you like - I’m told Dartmouth invented it! Now, this sport. Wait. Is pong a sport? Or is it a way of life? Either way, Dartmouth is the Wimbledon of pong, and it’s even raining like in Wimbledon. So I’m glad I got to work on my shots with some of you. I’m actually thinking about turning pro. But I know there’s more to Dartmouth than pong. I have spent an amazing couple of days here, and you have made Hanover feel like home. The mountains here are exactly like the Swiss Alps. Just shorter. But I’m loving it here. I got a chance to hit some balls with my kids at the Boss Tennis Center yesterday. I did a welcome. (Q3) I got to climb the Baker Tower, saw some incredible views and took my kids to see the Dr. Seuss books at the library. Of course I also crushed some chocolate chip cookies from FoCo and I ate an EBA’s chicken sandwich from Lou’s.Alps n. 阿尔卑斯山I’ve done it all, but there is another big reason I’m here: Tony G., Class of ’93. Are we wrapping now? Tony Godsick is my business partner, my longtime agent, one of my closest friends, and most important, the proud father of Isabella, Class of 2024. From Tony – and now Bella – I know how special this place truly is. And how loyal you are to each other, and how obsessive you are about this color Green. I was with their family, including Mary Joe and Nico, the day Bella got into Dartmouth. I remember how crazy happy she was. I saw a smile and a level of excitement on her face that I had never seen before.But then I got here and actually, everybody is smiling like this. I can see how proud you are of this place and this moment. You have worked so hard to get here. I have huge respect for all you have achieved. And for the family and friends who have helped you achieve it. Let’s give them a big hand.I’m even more impressed, because I left school at the age of 16 to play tennis full-time. So I never went to college but I did graduate recently. I graduated tennis. I know the word is “retire.” “Roger Federer retired from tennis.” Retired. The word is awful. You wouldn’t say you retired from college, right? Sounds terrible. (Q4+Q5) Like you, I’ve finished one big thing and I’m moving on to the next. Like you, I’m figuring out what that is. Graduates, I feel your pain. I know what it’s like when people keep asking what your plan is for the rest of your life. They ask me: “Now that you are not a professional tennis player, what do you do?” I don’t know and it’s OK not to know. So what do I do with my time? I’m a dad first, so, I guess, I drive my kids to school? Play chess online against strangers? Vacuum the house? No, in truth, I’m loving the life of a tennis graduate. I graduated tennis in 2022, and you are graduating college in 2024. So I have a head start in answering the question of what’s next.Part III. KEYQ1. B. 细节题。根据：“But for some reason, you are giving me a doctorate degree... This has to be my most unexpected victory ever!”可见，演讲者对被授予荣誉博士学位感到非常意外，很惊喜。因此答案为B。Q2. A. 细节题。根据：“The robe is hard to move in. Keep in mind I’ve worn shorts almost every day for the last 35 years.”可见，演讲者认为现在穿的礼服行动不便，而过去35 年他几乎每天穿短裤，所以他平常的穿着是随意且舒适的。因此答案为A。Q3. A. 细节题。根据：“I got to climb the Baker Tower, saw some incredible views and took my kids to see the Dr. Seuss books at the library.” 可知，Federer爬上了贝克塔，看到了美丽的景色，并带孩子们去看了图书馆里的苏斯博士的书。因此答案为A。Q4. C. 推理题。根据：“Like you, I’ve finished one big thing and I’m moving on to the next. Like you, I’m figuring out what that is. Graduates, I feel your pain.”可见，和毕业生们一样，Federer也完成了一件大事，现在正准备开始下一件，并且都不确定未来要做什么。 因此答案为C。Q5. D. 主旨题。根据：“I don’t know and it’s OK not to know.” 可见结合Federer讲述自己从职业网球退役后也不知道接下来做什么，鼓励毕业生们接受并拥抱不确定性。因此答案为D。（本文图片来源于摄图网，版权归摄图网所有)

新闻听力 | 人生比球场更广阔

人生比球场更广阔Life is bigger than the court – 2024 Commencement Address by Roger Federer at Dartmouth常速 | 四级 偏难 | 高考 | 1147词 | 7分23秒刘立军供稿Part I. QUESTIONSListen to the speech and choose the best answer to each question you hear.Q1. What is the speaker’s analogy for the scope of life compared to a tennis court?A. Life is as limited as a tennis court.B. Life is much bigger than a tennis court.C. Life is confined to the boundaries of a tennis court.D. Life is only about traveling the world.Q2. At what age did the speaker leave home to study in Switzerland?A. 14.B. 16.C. 18.D. 20.Q3. What motivated the speaker to start a foundation?A. His success in tennis.B. His South African heritage.C. His experience of homesickness.D. His travels around the world.Q4. What is the percentage of children in sub-Saharan Africa without access to preschool according to the speaker?A. 50%.B. 60%.C. 75%.D. 90%.Q5. What did the speaker do to help children in Zambia understand what tennis is?A. He played a tennis match with them.B. He showed them a tennis court on a tablet.C. He gave a lecture about tennis history.D. He drew a tennis court on the chalkboard.Q6. What is the main idea of the speaker’s discussion about philanthropy?A. Philanthropy can take many forms and involves personal contribution.B. Philanthropy is about donating money to causes.C. Philanthropy is only for the wealthy.D. Philanthropy is limited to starting a nonprofit organization.Q7. What does the speaker emphasize about the importance of a team in tennis and life?A. Only the individual player’s skill matters in tennis.B. Personal success in tennis and life depends on the support of a team.C. The team consists only of coaches and teammates.D. Rivals have no influence on an individual's success.Q8. What does the speaker suggest about the future of the graduates?A. They will only be remembered for their academic achievements.B. They are destined to become tennis players.C. They have the potential to break records and lead.D. They will continue to be defined by their time at Dartmouth.Part II. TRANSCRIPTLife is bigger than the court – 2024 Commencement Address by Roger Federer at DartmouthLesson three. Are you guys still with me? For a guy who left school at 16, this is a lot of lessons as well for me, too. OK, here is the third one: Life is bigger than the court.A tennis court is a small space. 2,106 square feet, to be exact. That’s for singles matches. Not much bigger than a dorm room. OK, make that three or four dorm rooms in Mass Row. I worked a lot, learned a lot, and ran a lot of miles in that small space. (Q1) But the world is a whole lot bigger than that. Even when I was just starting out, I knew that tennis could show me the world, but tennis could never be the world. I knew that if I was lucky, maybe I could play competitively until my late 30s. Maybe even 41! But even when I was in the top five, it was important to me to have a life, a rewarding life, full of travel, culture, friendships, and especially family. I never abandoned my roots, and I never forgot where I came from, but I also never lost my appetite to see this very big world. (Q2) I left home at 14 to go to school in the French part of Switzerland for two years, and I was horribly homesick at first. But I learned to love a life on the move. Maybe these are the reasons I never burned out.I was excited to travel the world, but not just as a tourist. I realized pretty early that I wanted to serve other people in other countries. (Q3) Motivated by my South African mother, I started a foundation to empower children through education. Early childhood education is something we take for granted in a place like Switzerland. (Q4) But in sub-Saharan Africa, 75% of children do not have access to preschool. Think about that: 75%. Like all children, they need a good start if they are going to fulfill their potential. And so far, we’ve helped nearly 3 million children to get a quality education and helped to train more than 55,000 teachers. It’s been an honor... Thank you. It’s been an honor, and it’s been humbling. An honor to help tackle this challenge, and humbling to see how complex it is, humbling to try to read stories to children in one of the languages of Lesotho. Humbling also to arrive in rural Zambia and have to explain what tennis actually is. (Q5) I vividly remember drawing a tennis court on the chalkboard for the kids to see, because I asked them what tennis was, and one kid said, “it’s the one with the table, right? With the paddles?” Pong again. It’s everywhere.empower v. 使能够paddle n. 乒乓球拍I have to tell you, it’s a wonderful feeling to visit these incredibly rural places and find classrooms full of children who are learning, and reading, and playing, like children everywhere should be allowed to do. It’s also inspiring to see what they grow up to be: Some have become nurses, teachers, computer programmers. It’s been an exciting journey, and I feel like we’re only at the beginning with so much more to learn. I can’t believe we’ve just celebrated twenty years of this work, especially because I started the foundation before I thought I was ready.I was 22 at the time, like many of you are today. I was not ready for anything other than tennis. But sometimes you’ve got to take a chance and then figure it out.(Q6) Philanthropy can mean a lot of things. It can mean starting a nonprofit, or donating money. But it can also mean contributing your ideas, your time and your energy to a mission that is larger than yourself. All of you have so much to give, and I hope you will find your own, unique ways to make a difference. Because life really is much bigger than the court.philanthropy n. 慈善活动，慈善事业As a student at Dartmouth, you picked a major and went deep. But you also went wide. Engineers learned art history, athletes even sang a-cappella, and computer scientists learned to speak German. Dartmouth’s legendary football coach Buddy Teevens used to recruit players by telling their parents: “Your son will be a great football player when it’s football time, a great student when it’s academic time, and a great person all the time.” That is what a Dartmouth education is all about.Tennis has given me so many memories. But my off-court experiences are the ones I carry forward just as much. The places I’ve gotten to travel, the platform that lets me give back and, most of all, the people I’ve met along the way.(Q7) Tennis, like life, is a team sport. Yes, you stand alone on your side of the net. But your success depends on your team. Your coaches, your teammates, even your rivals, all these influences help to make you who you are.It’s not an accident that my business partnership with Tony is called “TEAM8.” A play on words, “Teammate.” All the work we do together reflects that team spirit, the strong bond we have with each other and our colleagues, with the athletes we represent, and with partners and sponsors. These personal relationships matter the most.I learned this way of thinking from the best, my parents, of course, they’ve always supported me, always encouraged me, and always understood what I most wanted and needed to be.A family is a team. I feel so very lucky that my incredible wife, Mirka, who makes every joy in my life even brighter, and our four amazing children, Myla, Charlene, Leo, and Lenny, are here with me today. And more important, that we are here for each other every day.Graduates, I know the same is true for you. Your parents, your families, they made the sacrifices to get you here. They have shared your triumphs and your struggles. They will always, always be in your corner.And not only them. As you head out into the world, don’t forget: you get to bring all of this with you, this culture, this energy, these people, this color Green. It’s everywhere. The friends who have pushed you and supported you to become the best version of yourselves, the friends who will never stop cheering for you, just like today.And you will keep making friends in the Dartmouth community. Possibly even today. So right now, turn to the people on your left and on your right. Maybe this is the first time you have met. You might not share experiences or viewpoints, but now you share this memory. And a whole lot more.When I left tennis, I became a former tennis player. But you are not a former anything. (Q8) You are future record-breakers and world travelers, future volunteers and philanthropists, future winners and future leaders.I’m here to tell you, from the other side of graduation, that leaving a familiar world behind and finding new ones is incredibly, deeply, wonderfully exciting.Part III. KEYQ1. B. 细节题。根据：“But the world is a whole lot bigger than that.”，可知，Federer通过将生活的范围与网球场作类比，强调生活比网球场大要宽广得多。因此答案是B。Q2. A. 细节题。根据：“I left home at 14 to go to school in the French part of Switzerland for two years...”，可知Federer14岁离家去瑞士上学。因此答案是A。Q3. B. 细节题。根据：“Motivated by my South African mother, I started a foundation to empower children through education.”可知，Federer是受自己南非裔的母亲激励，而成立了基金会。因此答案是B。Q4. C. 细节题。根据：“But in sub-Saharan Africa, 75% of children don’t have access to preschool.”可知，在撒哈拉以南的非洲，75%的儿童没有机会上幼儿园。因此答案是C。Q5. D. 细节题。根据：“I vividly remember drawing a tennis court on the chalkboard for the kids to see...” 可知，Federer在黑板上画了一个网球场来帮助赞比亚的孩子们理解网球是什么。因此答案是D。Q6. A. 主旨题。根据：“Philanthropy can mean a lot of things... But it can also mean contributing your ideas, your time and your energy to a mission that is larger than yourself.” 可知，慈善可以意味着很多事情……它也可以意味着把你的想法、时间和你的能量贡献给一个比自己更大的使命，也就是说慈善可以采取多种形式，包括个人贡献。因此答案是A。Q7. B. 细节题。根据：“Tennis, like life, is a team sport... But your success depends on your team.” 可知，网球和生活一样，都是团队运动，个人的成功依赖于团队的支持。因此答案是B。Q8. C. 推理题。根据：“You are future record-breakers and world travelers, future volunteers and philanthropists, future winners and future leaders.” 可知，Federer认为毕业生们有潜力去打破记录、旅行世界、成为志愿者和慈善家、取得成功并成为领导者。因此答案是C。（本文图片来源于摄图网，版权归摄图网所有)

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