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2023~2024学年第一学期期中调研考试
高三英语试题
2023.11.15
注意事项:
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效。
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
该部分分为第一、第二两节。注意，回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上，听力
部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题; 每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最
佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对
话仅读一遍。
1. What is the man going to do?
A. Have a picnic. B. Go fishing. C. Take a drive.
2. What are the speakers mainly talking about? io
A. The weather. B. Indoor activities. C. The woman's illness.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. At a bus station. B. At a train station. C. At an airport.
4. What will the man do next?
A. Put a job advertisement. B. Conduct an interview. C. Surf the Internet.
5. Why does the man talk to the woman?
A. To book a room. B. To confirm his fight. C. To reschedule a meeting.
第二节 (共15小题; 每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个
选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟:听
完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Which place will be cleaned today?
A. The hallways. B. The front office. C. The cafeteria.
7. What will the woman do next week?
A. Design a schedule. B. Hold a meeting. C. Host a dinner.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What did the speakers just do?
A. They watched a show.
B. They performed in a musical.
C. They practiced dancing together.
9.What was the woman?
A.A dancer. B. An actress. C. A musician.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What do we know about the jacket?
A. It was unsuitable for the man.B. It was large for the man's son.
C. It was bought at a reduced price.
11. What does the woman ask the man for?
A. The jacket. B. The receipt. C. The credit card.
12. What will the man do next week?
A. Get his money back. B. Take a credit note. C. Visit the store again.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What did Paul do after he left school?
A. He opened a supermarket.
B. He did several different jobs.
C. He worked as a chef in a restaurant.
14. What was Paul’s first restaurant job like?
A. Beneficial. B. Well-paid. C. Enjoyable.
15. What does Paul’s current job involve?
A. Assisting chefs.
B. Cooking every day.
C. Managing the kitchen.
16. What does Paul think makes a successful chef?
A. Preparing food carefully.
B. Handling stressful situations.
C. Buying high-quality ingredients.
听第10段材料，回答第17 至20题。
17. What is the speaker’s job related to?
A. Medicine. B. Education. C. Artificial intelligence.
18. What was the main goal of Project Skylark?
A. To create a system for healthcare.
B. To open up possibilities in finance.
C. To teach a machine to identify different birds.
19.What is the program MediScan used for?
A. Storing data. B. Detecting diseases. C. Producing reports.
20. What does the speaker think of the future of AI?
A. Fearful. B. Hopeful. C. Doubtful.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节, 满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、 C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The Concord Review
Submission
We need the best history papers and we welcome a chance to consider your best work. Essays
are accepted on a “rolling admissions” basis and are qualified for the next four issues of the
journal.
Essay Requirements
• You must be the sole author. The paper must be in English.
• Essays should be in the 5,000-9,000 word range with endnotes and bibliography (参考文献).• You may submit a paper to The Concord Review if you completed it before finishing secondary
school.
• Essays may be on any historical topic, ancient or modern, domestic or foreign, and must be
submitted electronically.
• The Concord Review does not publish charts, photos, graphs or other graphics in essays.
• The paper may not have been previously published except in a publication of a secondary school
that you attended.
Acceptance Procedure
Authors whose essays will be published are informed by letter the month before their paper
comes out.
Author Benefits
Each author who submits a paper and submission fee, receives the next four issues of the journal
in e-Book form. For an additional $30 plus shipping costs, authors may receive the print edition of
the journal. The Concord Review is the first and only journal in the world which publishes the
academic work of secondary students, so our reprints usually make an extraordinary contribution to
an author’s college application materials.
Academic Standards
The best way to judge the quality of the history essays we have published is to read several of
the issues of the journal. We advise that the author should prepare with considerable reading on the
topic and that the essay go through at least one draft before it is polished and proofread for
submission.
21. Which essay meets the submission requirements?
A. One written in Spanish. B. One within 10,000 words.
C. One with charts and graphs. D. One never published before.
22. What can the author get after submitting a paper and submission fee?
A. An additional $30. B. An academic certificate.
C. Four issues of e-journal. D. University application forms.
23. Who is the text intended for?
A. News reporters. B. History teachers.
C. College students. D. High school students.
B
One day, while Will Allen was driving home from work, he spotted a For Sale sign on the last
remaining farm in the city of Milwaukee. The place was small, only two acres (英亩), just a few
greenhouses on a plot of land. An idea flashed through Will's head. He could grow food here, without
using chemical pesticides and fertilizers.
Will hired some neighborhood teenagers to help him get started. Their first job was to “grow”
new soil by composting(堆肥).Will collected different kinds of food waste and piled it up until it
rotted(腐烂) and turned into soil. Then he spread layers of worms between layers of compost.
Amazingly, this worm poop(粪便) makes the best fertilizer in the world. With the preparations
made, Will started growing food.
Today, years later, Growing Power Community Food Center becomes a strikingly productive
model farm, growing enough food to feed 2,000 people on just two acres in the middle of a city. As
Will’s organization, Growing Power, expands gradually, he hires more people and opens an office
to manage three city farms. Will and his staff teach young people how to grow more than 150varieties of vegetables. They also run garden projects in schools, where kids learn the basics of
growing food and then get to farm their own plots. Will also travels across the world to help people
grow food more efficiently.
“We’re in a worldwide food crisis right now,” Will says. “A lot of people are hungry. We need
to grow food everywhere we can—in backyards, on rooftops, and even in buildings. Will’s vision
for the city farm of the future is a multi-storied building, angled toward the sun. This idea, called”
vertical farming”, is a new way to help feed more people.
“Growing food is powerful,” he says. “It can change the world!”
24. What inspired Will to grow food?
A. Being tired of his work. B. Finding a farm for sale.
C. Being experienced at farming. D. Visiting a greenhouse on site.
25. What did Will do before growing food?
A. Hire local adult farmers. B. Create soil with waste.
D. Buy chemical fertilizers. C. Deal with worms in soil.
26. Why is Growing Power regarded as a model farm?
A. It grows the best organic food.
B. It owns the latest farming techniques.
C. It helps more farmers to get employed.
D. It produces more food in a limited area.
27. Which best describes the development of Growing Power?
A. He who makes no mistakes makes nothing.
B. All things are difficult before they are easy.
C. From a single spark may burst a mighty flame.
D. Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labour does the body.
C
We know our workplace clothing choices can affect what others think us and influence our
success. Do those choices also shape productivity by affecting how we see ourselves?
Researchers conducted two experiments in the United States and a field study in South Korea
to investigate the meanings employees associate with their dress. In the first experiment, participants
viewed photos of different outfits(套装) and indicated what they thought each would convey in a
“business-casual” office. In the second, participants first changed into business-casual clothing and
then into new business-casual outfits they selected to correspond with one of three randomly assigned
characteristics: aesthetics(美学)，conformity(一致性).uniqueness. A control group was asked to
select an outfit similar to their first one. All participants were told to imagine that they worked at a
company where people could generally wear what they wanted to and where most choose business-
casual dress. After each clothing change they reported on how they would feel going to work in
what they had on, what they thought their clothing would convey, and their level of self-esteem (自尊).
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The experiments showed that people associate clothing high in aesthetics with personal
attractiveness conforming clothing with a sense belong, and unique clothing with distinctiveness.
and revealed that each of the three qualities raised self-esteem.
The field study involved 84 white-col1ar employees who worked on-site and were free to
choose their clothes They filled out three questionnaires daily for 10days, reporting on what they
were wearing, their self-esteem, their interactions with colleagues and their productivity. Aestheticand unique clothing boosted self-esteem, which in turn boosted progress toward job goals and
decreased social avoidance. Dress conformity had similar effects, but only when employees
frequently interacted with colleagues.
“Investing a little extra time in the morning to prepare an outfit that is aesthetically pleasing
and unique-and, if interactions with others are expected, highly conforming to organizational
standards—can have a meaningful impact on how an employee feels about themselves throughout
the workday,” the researchers write.
28.The researchers carried out the experiments to find out______.
A. what types of clothing employees like to wear
B. whether employees can choose the dress they like
C. why dress conformity is required in the workplace
D. how employees feel about their workplace clothing
29. What did all the participants do in the second experiment?
A. Work at the same company.
B. View photos of different outfits.
C. Report their feelings about clothes.
D. Select dress from three types randomly.
30. What can we know about the findings in Paragraph 4?
A. Three assigned types have the same effects.
B. Unique clothing can increase social avoidance.
C. Conforming clothing can strengthen coworkers’ bonds.
D. Aesthetic clothing has more advantages over other types.
31.What is the best title for the text?
A. Try Different Dress Styles
B. Dress Up To Be More Attractive
C. Wear Proper Clothes To Fit In Society
D. Be Smart About Workplace Clothing
D
The house had been cleaned and staged elegantly. The air smelt fresh. Little labels on all we
saw around the house provided important details: date of purchase and the current selling price. We
were at a garage sale. There was no talking or bargaining. Buyers could pick up at the listed price.
All efforts that release cash that is locked into stuff touch me deeply. If they break conventional
ideas, I will like them even more. It is my view that people love to follow suit and end up with
emotions they ought to feel, rather than being true to themselves. To say that one does not care for
one's grandmother's necklace is considered rude, so one would simply keep it in the locker and pass
on the keys to the next generation.
No longer so, I am guessing. 江苏省海安高级中学 景苏华 QQ:771515126
It’s not always about money, but perhaps about considering one’s choices. My argument always
is to use stuff, if you like it so much. Wear those pieces of jewellery; use those pieces of furniture;
take home those piles of old-time bedsheets. But if none of them fit into your current home, allow
someone else to take them home. Turn those properties over instead of leaving them unused.
Hoarding is not a virtue. It is a waste of the money that is locked into the property you are
hoarding. I may use it sometime in the future, say some. Give that a time frame. If you are holding
something you haven't used even once in five years, ask yourself if someone else may need it. Don'tsell if you don’t care for money; but do give it away.
All else needs to earn their place for their value and usefulness for you. Celebrate the liberation
from hoarding and let there be light!
32. Why does the author mention the grandmother’s necklace in Paragraph 2?
A. It illustrates family love.
B. It illustrates collection value.
C. It shows people’s outdated ideas.
D. It shows people’s financial status.
33.What does the underlined word “hoarding” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?
A. Keeping things unused at home. B. Giving away things to friends.
C. Passing things on to grandchildren. D. Buying things from the garage.
34. What may the author agree with?
A. Selling unused furniture.
B. Keeping old-time bedsheets locked.
C. Wearing as much jewellery as possible.
D. Visiting garages as frequently as possible.
35. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To advertise a product. B. To report an event.
C. To organize an activity. D. To advocate a lifestyle.
第二节 (共5小题: 每小题25分, 满分125分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多
余选项。
At the age of 18, we become adults and are given the right to vote, to travel the world and to
pursue our dreams. At 60, we enter a new phase of life. It marks the start of retirement for most of
us. There are 42 years between these two major phases. Interestingly, the number 42 is also associated
with marathons, which cover42 km. 36 Let’s explore.
It takes time to prepare.
To run a full marathon, you need to train hard for months and even years, slowly building your
endurance(耐力). The same goes for building a savings pool for retirement. 37 So, if
you're thinking about saving for retirement, don’t hesitate! Get started today.
38
Preparing for a marathon requires a well-rounded approach. Similarly, individuals building a
retirement fund need to build a file that is diversified across different property classes. By diversifying
your investments, you can survive market unstability and safeguard your hard-earned savings. 江
苏省海安高级中学 景苏华 QQ:771515126
Every runner runs his own race.
Just like marathon runners focus on running and completing their own race, retirement planning
for every individual is a personal endeavour. Trying to keep pace with another runner can damage
one’s performance. Similarly, each person’s financial situation is unique and as such, each person’s
approach to retirement planning will be too. 39
Are you serious about planning for your retirement? 40 With a little hard work and
dedication, you can cross the finish line with flying colours.
A. It makes sense to cover every aspect.
B. Starting small and starting young is essential.C. Preparing for the race requires more than just physical training.
D. Take your time to dream big and plan carefully your retirement.
E. The key is to find what works best for you and remain committed to it.
F. If so, take a page out of the marathon runner's playbook and begin training.
G. Are there lessons in training and running a marathon- that can be applied to retirement
planning?
第三部分 语言运用（共两节, 满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题; 每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Sometimes I have thought it would be excellent to live each day as if we should die tomorrow.
Such an attitude would emphasize 41 the values of life.
Those who have never 42 the loss of sight or hearing seldom make the fullest use of these
capabilities. Their eyes and ears 43 all sights and sounds hazily(模糊地), without
concentration and with little 44 . I have often thought it would be a good thing if each
human being were stricken 45 and deaf for a few days at some time. Darkness would
make him more appreciative of sight; 46 would teach him the joys of sound.
Recently I was visited by a good friend who had just 47 from a long walk in the
woods, and I asked her what she had 48 .“Nothing in particular,” she replied. How was it
possible-walk for an hour through the woods and see nothing 409 of notice? I who cannot see
find hundreds of things to 50 me through mere touch. I feel the delicate symmetry (对
称) of a leaf and I touch the 51 of trees hopefully in search of a bud(芽), the first sign
of 52 Nature after her winter’s sleep. The miracle of Nature is 53 to me and the changing
seasons are an exciting and unending drama, the action of which streams through my 54 .
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If I can get so much pleasure from mere 55 , how much more beauty must be
revealed by sight?
41.A. constantly B. sharply C. deadly D. merely
42.A. treated B. restored C. suffered D. prevented
43.A. take in B. allow for C. smooth out D. brighten up
44. A. tension B. appreciation C. adaptation D. possession
45.A. disabled B. injured C. speechless D. blind
46.A. silence B. anxiety C. music D. voice
47.A. worked B. escaped C. struggled D. Returned
48. A. predicted B. targeted C. observed D. left
49.A. full B. afraid C. free D. worthy
50. A. protect B. challenge C. interest D. tolerate
51. A. leaves B. branches C. fruits D. barks
52.A. exploring B. awakening C. drawing D. loving
53.A. revealed B. expanded C. created D. described
54. A. hair B. blood C. toes D. fingertips
55.A. touch B. smell C. taste D. hearing
第二节（共10小题; 每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The international federation(联合会)of pickleball, with 60 member countries and counting,56 (work) to make sure that pickleball will be part of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los
Angeles.
If you haven’t played it 57 (you), you've probably at least heard of pickleball.
Here’s 58 the game is played.
Pickleball takes elements from tennis, badminton and table tennis. It’s played on a badminton-
sized court with a slightly lowered tennis net, 59(use)square paddles(球拍) and a holey plastic ball
that's similar 60 size to a tennis ball, but much lighter. Since the lighter ball doesn’t bounce
as much, it’s 61 (easy) to get a rally (back and forth hit) going.
Unlike tennis, you can score only when it’s your turn 62 (serve). The goal is to keep the ball
in the air, and if your opponent (called the receiver) fails to return the ball over the net, either from
the serve 63 in a rally, you get the point. Matches can be played in doubles or singles, and
games are played to 11 points. 江苏省海安高级中学 景苏华 QQ:771515126
People who are really into the sport can join tournaments at 64 (vary)levels. The first
World Pickleball Games 65 (hold) next summer at the Austin Pickle Ranch in Austin,
Texas. By 2030, pickleball is expected to have as many as 40 million players worldwide.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分)
66.假如你是李华,你校英文报 “Opinions”栏目近期征文,本期话题为“Should high school
students have a two-day weekend?”, 请你写一篇短文投稿, 内容包括:
1.你的观点;
2.你的理由。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Should high school students have a two-day weekend?
第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
67.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Imagine sitting at your breakfast table having a cup of coffee when all of a sudden you
see someone about to die. What would you do? Last Christmas, John Gelinne found out.
On Dec. 26, Gelinne, 60, was watching out the back windows of his home in Edgewater,
Maryland, at frozen Beards Creek(河流). Children and grandchildren were running around the
house. That's when Gelinne looked up just in time to see a small plane a few hundred yards away,
losing altitude(海拔高度). 江苏省海安高级中学 景苏华 QQ:771515126
As the plane disappeared behind the trees, Gelinne, a former Navy commander, realized it was
going to land in the creek. He flashed on a moment from more than20 years earlier: Sept. 11, 2001.
Gelinne was at work in the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., when terrorists(恐怖分子) crashed a
plane into the building. He escaped but has always wondered if he could have stayed inside and
“To the right was the crisis, and to the left was escape. I don’t even know if I could have gone
right, but I went left,” he recalled. “I always second-guessed myself about that decision.”
On this day, Gelinne didn’t hesitate. He ran down to the waterfront. The plane had slipped to a
stop on the broad, frozen creek, far from the shore. It was now sinking. The pilot was standing on
the wing. Gelinne knew from his Navy training that even a few minutes in the icy water could kill
the pilot.Gelinne tested the ice with his foot and decided not to take any chances walking on it. So he
and his son, John Ir., 37, pulled two kayaks(皮艇) out.
“I figured, if it can float on the water, it can slide on the ice,” Gelinne says. The kayaks’
paddles(桨) proved easily broken, so the pair tried using shovels(铁铲) to push the boats along.
Their first attempts left them moving in circles. But with some muscle, they made progress.
注意:
1.词数150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The two men set off, pushing their boats across the ice.
They finally arrived at the shore with great efforts.2023～2024学年第一学期期中调研考试
高三英语参考答案
第一部分 听力（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1-5 BACAC 6-10 ABAAC 11-15 BCBAC 16-20 BCCBB
第二部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）
21-23 DCD 24-27 BBDC 28-31 DCCD 32-35 CAAD 36-40 GBAEF
第三部分 语言运用
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
41-45 BCABD 46-50 ADCDC 51-55 BBADA
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56. is working/has been working 57. yourself/yourselves 58. how 59. using
60. in 61. easier 62. to serve 63. or 64. varied/various 65. will be held
第四部分 写作
第一节（满分15分）
66.One possible version:
Should high school students have a two-day weekend?
A two-day weekend is NO DOUBT a necessity.
First, it can reduce students’ stress by enabling them to fully relax, pursue hobbies, and
spend time with family and friends. And as such, it’ll contribute to increased focus and motivation
during the class. After all, as the saying goes, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” And
with more time and energy, students will be more involved in extracurricular activities and
volunteer work, which help their overall development.
Another possible version:
Should high school students have a two-day weekend?
I don’t think it is a good idea. The reasons are as follows.
With a two-day weekend, students may spend too much time playing and fail to get enough
rest. After all, not everyone is proud of their self-control. What’s more, the entertainments they
enjoy during weekends will somewhat distract them from their studies. Additionally, high school
students need more time and efforts to advance academically or catch up with their
schoolwork.
Therefore, a shorter school week doesn’t make sense.
第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
67. One possible version:
The two men set off, pushing their boats across the ice. When they reached the plane, the
pilot was standing on the sinking wing, and the icy water was up to his chest. John Ir. triedto pull him onto his kayak, while Gelinne helped prevent their kayaks from turning over. It
was hard work, but Gelinne knew that they had to hurry before the pilot got frozen. With
great strength, they tried again and again, until they made it. They struggled their way
back.
They finally arrived at the shore with great efforts. The pilot was still alive, but they
were all tired. Gelinne’s family and people in the neighbourhood had come to the shore
with blankets, applying first aid and the ambulance was waiting nearby. The pilot
expressed his gratitude to Gelinne and his son for saving his life. “I’m 60 years old. It
nearly killed me to get him to the shore.” Gelinne recalled. Still, he was satisfied that
he’d gone the right way that day.
附：听力原文：
(Text 1)
W: Are you ready to go to the lake?
M: Yes, I am. I already packed my fishing equipment. Did you make my lunch?
W: I did. It’s in the backseat of the car.
M: Thanks, honey. I'll see you later.
(Text 2)
W: Brrrr! I'm cold. I thought it was supposed to be sunny today.
M: Yeah, I thought so, too. That's what the weatherman said.
W: It must be the wind that makes it so cold. I'm freezing! Let's go indoors.
M: OK.
(Text 3)
M: The announcement said passengers waiting to board should go to the ticket counter.
I've got to go.
W: I'll be seeing you. Have a smooth flight.
(Text 4)
W: Put an ad on the Internet. We've got to find a person for this job.
M: Can you give me an idea about what sort of conditions we are offering?
W: Just say salary negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
(Text 5)
M: Lucy, where is Todd?
W: He's in the conference room. He's been waiting for you.
M: Could you tell him my flight has been delayed? I need to change the meeting time
for tomorrow.
W: OK. I'll let him know.
(Text 6)
M: After hours of conference, they've finally agreed on a cleaning schedule. They're
starting on the hallways this afternoon.
W: It's about time. They're dirty! What about the front office? And the cafeteria?
M: The front office is scheduled for cleaning on Wednesday. I don't know about the
cafeteria, but I suppose they'll get to it someday soon.W: Well, I hope they get to it before the end of next week. I'm giving a workshop that
Friday, and I need to use the cafeteria space.
(Text 7)
M: What a fantastic performance! Thank you for inviting me to the musical.
W: You are welcome. I'm happy you enjoyed the show. The performances of the dancers
were incredible. It reminds me of when I used to dance.
M: I know! You were such a talented ballerina. Do you miss dancing?
W: Oh, that's very kind of you, Shannon. I do miss it sometimes. I felt wonderful when
I was on the stage. But I will always be a fan of the arts. That's why I love going to
musicals because it's the perfect combination of song, dance and theater.
(Text 8)
W: Can I help you?
M: Yes. Iʼd like to return this jacket.
W: May I ask why youʼre returning it?
M: I bought it for my son, but itʼs too small.
W: Do you have your receipt?
M: Yes, here it is.
W: Iʼm sorry. This jacket was on sale. We don't return on sale items. You can exchange
it for something else or we can give you a credit note.
M: Do you have the jacket in a larger size?
W: Let me check ... Iʼm afraid weʼre all sold out.
M: Okay, Iʼll take a credit note. How long is it good for?
W: Itʼs good for a year.
M: Okay. Iʼll come back next week and see if I can find something else he might like.
(Text 9)
W: What does it take to be a head chef? Paul Heaton is here to tell us all about it.
M: Thanks! After I left school, I tried a few other things, including the local supermarket,
but nothing really interested me until I got a job as a kitchen assistant. It was hard, dirty
work and the pay wasn't great either. On the positive side, I was in a really busy kitchen
where the top chefs were highly skilled and during my breaks I could watch and learn.
W: Those days are behind you now, aren't they?
M: Yes, these days I'm a head chef, so I'm responsible for organizing the kitchen. This
includes preparing the menus, selecting and training staff and keeping the kitchen in good
working order. And now I don't have to cook every day, but can choose to do it when I
really want to.
W: What advice would you give to anyone thinking of becoming a chef?
M: You must be prepared to deal with stressful situations. And you have to be able to
think quickly — if the fish you wanted to use for your main dish doesn't arrive, you've
got to invent something different. People think that preparing food in a first-class
restaurant is a complicated and difficult thing to do. This is partly true. But the key to
success is to buy the best and the freshest food available and keep things simple.
(Text 10)
W: Hey welcome to today's talk! I'm Emma Davis, an AI enthusiast who's been exploring
this since finishing at MIT. I'm excited to share my passion for the incredible world ofartificial intelligence, or AI.
I'll kick things off with an awesome story from 2015, in Silicon Valley. Our project was
called “Project Skylark” and with Dr. Jack Thompson, a Cornell University bird expert.
We wanted to teach a machine to recognize different birds.
It was amazing. “Avis”, the AI system, learnt to improve its accuracy over time. In six
months, it could identify bird species better than human experts! This showed the
incredible potential of AI!
It's come a long way since the 1950s with Alan Turing's ideas. Modern systems can
analyze data, spot patterns, and make decisions on their own. This power has opened up
endless possibilities in areas like healthcare, finance, and transportation.
One inspiring example comes from Dr. Alice Chen, who in 2018 led a team at Stanford
University to develop the computer program “MediScan” that analyzes images and detects
early signs of diseases like cancer. MediScan's accuracy and speed massively surpassed
human capabilities, saving thousands of lives.
However, it has its challenges and risks. A 2020 report showed concern of AI taking jobs
and affecting economy. I love AI but there's tough conversations about balancing progress,
job security, privacy and security as systems get better. Together, we can create a future
where AI helps us achieve our wildest dreams.
