2023：人工智能年
2023: Year of AI
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刘立军供稿
Part I. QUESTIONS
Listen to the talk and choose the best answer to each question you hear.
Q1. According to Satya Nadella, what is the ultimate measure of usefulness for AI innovation?
A. The number of new products made.
B. The level of productivity gains achieved.
C. The extent to which it empowers individuals and communities.
D. The amount of energy saved by AI systems.
Q2. What has been highlighted as a positive application of AI by organizations, according to the text?
A. Addressing global cybersecurity threats.
B. Reducing the cost of internet services.
C. Developing video games.
D. Creating entertainment content.
Q3. Based on Novlet Mattis’s statement, what can be inferred about her expectations from AI?
A. She expects AI to reduce her work hours.
B. She believes AI will improve her personal and professional life.
C. She thinks AI will replace many healthcare jobs.
D. She is skeptical about the benefits of AI in her field.
Q4. What is the main theme of the text?
A. The importance of building and using AI responsibly.
B. The improvement of healthcare with AI.
C. The advancements in AI technology in 2023.
D. The role of AI in advancing sustainability.
Part II. TRANSCRIPT
2023: Year of AI
Satya Nadella: There is no doubt 2023 was the year of AI. We are no longer just talking about AI innovation in the abstract; we are seeing real product-making, deployment, and productivity gains. From breakthroughs in silicon to creation of small language models, like Orca and Phi, to Models as a Service, which is making it easier to bring the power of Cohere, Llama, Mistral, to more apps, to the latest and the best from OpenAI, and, of course, Copilot, your everyday AI companion. But, at the end of the day, (Q1) this innovation will only be useful if we build and use it responsibly, ensuring its benefits empower each of us in our careers, in our communities, and in our countries, while helping to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges. And as the year comes to a close, what makes me optimistic is seeing how people like you and your organizations are already applying AI to make a real difference. You’re expanding opportunity by increasing digital and financial inclusion, so people can improve their livelihoods. You’re helping people gain skills they need to thrive and find meaningful jobs, while promoting equity in the workplace. And you’re equipping students with new tools, both in and out of school.
deployment n. 有效利用，调动
empower v. 增加（某人的）自主权；使控制局势
equity n. 公平；公正
Quddus Pativada: This technology has the potential to completely reimagine the way every single student learns in the world.
Satya Nadella: (Q2) You’re earning trust, using AI to more quickly respond to cyberthreats, training the next generation of cybersecurity specialists, and establishing guardrails to protect people from harmful content. You’re protecting fundamental rights, making important legal information and government services more accessible.
Jugalbandi: I am a farmer and I want to know about the government scheme for farming.
Satya Nadella: Helping everyone code and create more easily, and reshaping the future of healthcare.
Novlet Mattis: (Q3) This is going to make a difference for my quality of life. It’s going to make a difference for the quality care I provide to my patients.
Satya Nadella: Finally, you’re advancing sustainability, monitoring the environment in new ways, protecting critical ecosystems, while innovating to feed our growing population, and fighting devastating effects of climate change.
ecosystem n. 生态系统
devastating adj. 破坏性极大的；毁灭性的
And, of course, we are only just getting started. Technology, including AI, is ultimately just a tool. It’s a means, not an end. And our end remains our mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. I look forward to how we do that in the year ahead.
Part III. KEY
Q1. C. 细节题。文章第1段提到：“...this innovation will only be useful if we build and use it responsibly, ensuring its benefits empower each of us in our careers, in our communities, and in our countries...” 意为：“……这项创新只有在我们负责任地构建和使用时才会有用，要确保它的优势能够在我们的职业生涯、社区和国家中为每个人赋能……”。因此答案为C。
Q2. A. 细节题。文章第3段提到：“You’re earning trust, using AI to more quickly respond to cyberthreats...” 意为：“你们正在获得信任，使用AI更快地应对网络威胁……”。根据此句，可以看出各个组织正在将AI应用于积极的方向，即解决全球网络安全威胁。因此答案为A。
Q3. B. 推理题。文章第6段中Novlet Mattis说：“This is going to make a difference for my quality of life. It’s going to make a difference for the quality care I provide to my patients.” 意为：“这将对我的生活质量产生影响。这也将改善我为患者提供的护理质量。” 根据她的表达，可以推断出她认为AI将正面地影响她的个人生活和职业生涯。因此答案为B。
Q4. A. 主旨题。整篇文章通过Satya Nadella的话强调了构建AI以及负责任使用AI的重要性，并且提到了AI如何为个人和组织赋能，并被积极应用于各种场景。虽然文本触及了多个方面的AI应用，但其核心主题始终围绕着负责任地使用AI来确保其创新能为个人和社会带来便利。因此答案为A。
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