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2023考研全国统考英语一期末试卷(冲刺提分版)一、完形填空(共20空,每空0.5分,共10分)阅读下面的短文,文中有20处空白,每处空白有4个选项。根据上下文,在每个空白处选择一个最合适的选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Therapidadvancementofartificialintelligence(AI)hassparkedbothexcitementandapprehensionacrossindustries.WhileexpertspredictthatAIwillautomatetasks,enhanceproductivity,andevenrevolutionizehealthcare,criticswarnofpotentialjobdisplacementandethicaldilemmas.ArecentstudybytheInternationalFederationofRoboticsrevealsthat(1)__________industriesareexpectedtoseethehighestadoptionratesofAItechnologies.Thesesectorsincludemanufacturing,finance,andlogistics,whererepetitiveordata-intensiveprocessescanbesignificantlyoptimized.However,the(2)__________ofAIintegrationalsoposeschallenges.Manyworkersfearthattheirrolesmaybecomeobsoleteasmachinestakeovertasksrequiringminimalhumanintervention.Toaddresstheseconcerns,educationalinstitutionsandcorporationsarecollaboratingto(3)__________reskillingprograms.TheseinitiativesaimtoequipemployeeswithskillsthatcomplementAIsystems,suchascriticalthinkingandemotionalintelligence.Forinstance,a2023reportbytheWorldEconomicForumhighlightsthatjobsincreativeandstrategicfieldsarelesslikelytobe(4)__________byAIinthenearfuture.Meanwhile,policymakersareexploringregulationstoensurethatAIbenefitsaredistributedequitably.Akeydebaterevolvesaroundwhethercompaniesshouldbe(5)__________toshareAI-driveninsightswithcompetitorstofosterindustry-wideinnovation.Despitetheuncertainties,thetrajectoryofAIdevelopmentseemsirreversible.Companiesthat(6)__________inearly-stageAIadoptionmaygainacompetitiveedge.Forexample,Tesla’sautonomousdrivingtechnologyhasalreadysetbenchmarksintheautomotivesector.However,the(7)__________ofAIsystemsmustbecarefullymanagedtopreventbiasesfrombeingperpetuated.A2022studybyMITfoundthatfacialrecognitionsoftwareexhibitshighererrorratesfordarker-skinnedindividuals,underscoringtheneedfordiversetrainingdatasets.AsAIcontinuestoevolve,itssocietalimpactwillbecomeincreasingly(8)__________.A2023surveybyPewResearchCenterindicatesthat62%ofAmericansbelieveAIwillimprovelivesinthenextdecade,while28%remainskeptical.Thisdividereflectsbroadersocietaltensionsbetweentechnologicaloptimismandcaution.To(9)__________thesetensions,interdisciplinarydialogueisessential.Scholarsfromcomputerscience,ethics,andsociologymustworktogethertoshapeAIgovernanceframeworks.A2023proposalbytheEuropeanCommissionsuggestsathree-prongedapproach:transparency,accountability,andhuman-centricdesign.Ultimately,thesuccessofAIhingesonhowitschallengesarenavigated.Whilethe(10)__________ofautomationmaydisruptlabormarkets,thepotentialforinnovationandefficiencyremainsimmense.CompaniesthatbalanceAIintegrationwithhuman-centricstrategieswilllikelythriveinthecomingyears.1.A.EmergingB.TraditionalC.UnderdevelopedD.Established2.A.SpeedB.ComplexityC.CostD.Scale3.A.EstablishB.ImplementC.PromoteD.Evaluate4.A.DisplacedB.ReplacedC.OutperformedD.Outdated5.A.ForcedB.EncouragedC.RequiredD.Permitted6.A.InnovateB.InvestC.CompeteD.Diversify7.A.AccuracyB.ReliabilityC.BiasD.Efficiency8.A.ImmediateB.IntenseC.VisibleD.Profound9.A.MitigateB.AddressC.ResolveD.Amplify10.A.ImpactB.TransitionC.DisruptionD.Transformation二、阅读理解(PartA)(共20题,每题2分,共40分)Text1Theglobalshifttowardrenewableenergyhasacceleratedinrecentyears,drivenbyenvironmentalconcernsandtechnologicaladvancements.A2023reportbytheInternationalEnergyAgency(IEA)revealsthatsolarandwindpoweraccountedfor90%ofallnewelectricitycapacityaddedin2022.Thistrendreflectsabroadergeopoliticalrealignment,asnationsseekenergyindependenceamidrisinggeopoliticaltensions.Forinstance,theEuropeanUnion’sGreenDealaimstoreducecarbonemissionsby55%by2030,necessitatingarapidtransitionawayfromfossilfuels.However,thistransitionisnotwithoutchallenges.Onemajorhurdleistheintermittencyofrenewablesources.Solarpowergenerationislimitedtodaylighthours,whilewindenergyfluctuateswithweatherconditions.Toaddressthis,energystoragesolutionsarebecomingincreasinglycritical.A2023studybytheU.S.DepartmentofEnergyhighlightsthatbatterystoragecostshavefallenby89%since2010,makingthemmoreviableforlarge-scaledeployment.Yet,theinfrastructurerequiredtosupportthesetechnologiesisstillnascent.Gridmodernizationeffortsareunderwayinmanycountries,butprogressvariessignificantly.Anotherfactorinfluencingtherenewableenergytransitionispolicysupport.Governmentsplayapivotalroleinincentivizinginvestmentthroughsubsidies,taxcredits,andregulatoryframeworks.A2022analysisbytheWorldBankfoundthatcountrieswithstrongrenewableenergypoliciessawa50%higherrateofadoptioncomparedtothosewithweakerframeworks.However,theeffectivenessofthesepoliciesdependsontheirimplementation.Forexample,theU.S.InflationReductionActof2022includessignificantincentivesforcleanenergy,butcriticsarguethattherollouthasbeenslow.Despitethesechallenges,thelong-termbenefitsofrenewableenergyareundeniable.A2023reportbytheLancetCountdownonhealthandclimatechangeunderscoresthattransitioningtocleanenergycouldpreventmillionsofprematuredeathsannuallybyreducingairpollution.Additionally,renewablesectorsarecreatingnewjobopportunities.TheIEAprojectsthattherenewableenergysectorwillemploy42millionpeoplegloballyby2050,upfrom12millionin2019.ThisshiftalignswiththeUnitedNations’SustainableDevelopmentGoals(SDGs),particularlySDG7(affordableandcleanenergy).However,thetransitionisnotuniformlydistributedacrossregions.Developingcountriesoftenfacegreaterbarriersduetolimitedfinancialresourcesandtechnologicalexpertise.A2022reportbytheGlobalCommissionontheFutureofEnergyhighlightsthatSub-SaharanAfrica,forinstance,hasthelowestrenewableenergypenetrationrate,atjust3%.Tobridgethisgap,internationalcooperationandtechnologytransferareessential.InitiativesliketheAfricanUnion’sRenewableEnergyandEnergyEfficiencyProgram(AFREEP)aimtopromotecleanenergyadoptiononthecontinent.Inconclusion,whiletherenewableenergytransitionpresentssignificantchallenges,itspotentialbenefits—bothenvironmentalandeconomic—makeitaworthwhileendeavor.Policymakers,corporations,andcivilsocietymustcollaboratetoovercomehurdlessuchasintermittency,infrastructuregaps,andpolicyimplementationdelays.Bydoingso,theworldcanmoveclosertoasustainableenergyfuture.Questions:1.Whatisthemainthemeofthepassage?A.Theeconomicbenefitsofrenewableenergy.B.Thegeopoliticalimplicationsoftheenergytransition.C.Thechallengesandopportunitiesofrenewableenergyadoption.D.Theroleoftechnologyinenergystoragesolutions.2.AccordingtotheIEAreport,whatpercentageofnewelectricitycapacityin2022camefromsolarandwindpower?A.50%B.70%C.90%D.95%3.Whyareenergystoragesolutionsimportantforrenewableenergy?A.Theyreducetheneedforfossilfuels.B.Theymitigatetheintermittencyofsolarandwindpower.C.Theyincreasetheefficiencyofrenewableenergysystems.D.Theylowerthecostsofrenewableenergyproduction.4.Whatdoesthepassagesuggestabouttheeffectivenessofrenewableenergypolicies?A.Strongpoliciesleadtohigheradoptionrates.B.Policiesaremoreeffectiveindevelopedcountries.C.Policiesareunnecessaryforrenewableenergygrowth.D.Policiesaremoreeffectivewhenimplementedquickly.5.Accordingtothepassage,whatisonewayrenewableenergycouldimprovepublichealth?A.Byreducingairpollution.B.Bycreatingnewjobmarkets.C.Byloweringelectricitycosts.D.Byincreasingenergyindependence.6.Whatistheprimarychallengefacedbydevelopingcountriesintransitioningtorenewableenergy?A.Limitedfinancialresources.B.Highlevelsofairpollution.C.Abundantfossilfuelreserves.D.Stronginternationalcooperation.7.Whatdoesthepassagesuggestaboutthefutureofrenewableenergyemployment?A.Itwilldeclineasautomationincreases.B.Itwillremainstableduetotechnologicalstagnation.C.Itwillgrowsignificantlyby2050.D.Itwillbeconcentratedindevelopedcountries.8.WhichofthefollowingisNOTmentionedasabenefitofrenewableenergy?A.Reducedairpollution.B.Jobcreation.C.Energyindependence.D.Increasedcarbonemissions.9.WhatisthepurposeoftheAfricanUnion’sRenewableEnergyandEnergyEfficiencyProgram(AFREEP)?A.TopromoterenewableenergyadoptioninAfrica.B.ToincreasefossilfuelproductioninAfrica.C.ToreduceenergyconsumptioninAfrica.D.TosupportnuclearenergydevelopmentinAfrica.10.Whatdoesthepassagesuggestabouttheroleofinternationalcooperationintheenergytransition?A.Itisunnecessaryfortechnologicaladvancement.B.Itisonlyimportantfordevelopedcountries.C.Itisessentialforaddressingregionaldisparities.D.Itcanbereplacedbyfinancialincentivesalone.Text2Theriseofartificialintelligence(AI)hastransformedindustries,butitsethicalimplicationsremaincontentious.A2023reportbythePewResearchCenterrevealsthat64%ofAmericansbelieveAIwillhaveapositiveimpactonsociety,while29%expressconcernsaboutitspotentialmisuse.Thisdividereflectsbroadersocietaldebatesabouttheroleoftechnologyinhumanaffairs.Onecentralissueisalgorithmicbias,whereAIsystemsperpetuateoramplifyexistingsocietalinequalities.Forinstance,a2022studybytheUniversityofChicagofoundthatfacialrecognitionsoftwareusedbylawenforcementagenciesintheU.S.hadhighererrorratesforBlackindividualscomparedtowhiteindividuals.AnotherethicalconcernistheimpactofAIonemployment.WhileAIhasthepotentialtoautomatetasks,italsorisksdisplacingworkersincertainsectors.A2023reportbytheMcKinseyGlobalInstituteestimatesthatupto800millionjobsmaybedisplacedbyautomationby2030.However,thereportalsonotesthatnewjobswillbecreatedinemergingfields,suchasAIdevelopmentandmaintenance.Thekeychallengeliesinensuringasmoothtransitionforworkersdisplacedbyautomation.Privacyisanothercriticalissue.AIsystemsoftenrelyonvastamountsofdata,raisingconcernsaboutsurveillanceanddatamisuse.A2023proposalbytheEuropeanUnion’sArtificialIntelligenceActaimstoregulateAIsystemstoprotectindividualprivacy.TheproposedlegislationcategorizesAIapplicationsbasedontheirrisklevel,withthehighest-riskapplicationsrequiringstrictoversight.ThisapproachalignswiththeGeneralDataProtectionRegulation(GDPR),whichhassetaglobalstandardfordataprotection.ThegovernanceofAIalsoinvolvesquestionsofaccountability.WhenanAIsystemcausesharm,whoisresponsible—thedevelopers,theusers,ortheAIitself?A2023studybytheOxfordUniversityCentrefortheFutureofWorksuggeststhatclearlegalframeworksareneededtoaddresssuchcases.Thestudyproposesathree-tieredliabilitysystem:developersareresponsiblefordesignflaws,usersareresponsibleformisuse,andAIsystemsarenotconsideredlegallyliable.Despitethesechallenges,thepotentialbenefitsofAIareimmense.A2023reportbytheWorldEconomicForumhighlightsthatAIcouldboostglobalGDPby$13trillionby2030.ThisgrowthwouldbedrivenbyAI’sabilitytooptimizesupplychains,improvehealthcareoutcomes,andenhanceeducationalopportunities.Forexample,AI-powereddiagnostictoolshaveshownpromiseinearly-stagecancerdetection,potentiallysavingmillionsoflivesannually.However,thedistributionofAI’sbenefitsisnotguaranteedtobeequitable.A2022analysisbytheUnitedNationsConferenceonTradeandDevelopment(UNCTAD)foundthathigh-incomecountriesareinvestingsignificantlymoreinAIresearchanddevelopmentcomparedtolow-incomecountries.Thisdisparitycouldexacerbateglobalinequalitiesifnotaddressed.Tomitigatethis,internationalorganizationsarepromotingAIfordevelopmentinitiatives,suchastheAIforGoodGlobalSummit.Inconclusion,whileAIpresentssignificantethicalchallenges,itspotentialtoimprovelivesisundeniable.Policymakers,technologists,andethicistsmustcollaboratetodevelopframeworksthatmaximizeAI’sbenefitswhileminimizingitsrisks.Bydoingso,humanitycanharnessthepowerofAItocreateamoreequitableandsustainablefuture.Questions:11.Whatisthemainthemeofthepassage?A.TheeconomicimpactofAIonjobmarkets.B.TheethicalchallengesofAIdevelopment.C.TheroleofAIinhealthcareadvancements.D.TheglobaldisparityinAIresearchanddevelopment.12.AccordingtotheUniversityofChicagostudy,whatissuewasidentifiedwithfacialrecognitionsoftware?A.Itwastooexpensivetoimplement.B.IthadhighererrorratesforBlackindividuals.C.Itwasnotwidelyusedbylawenforcement.D.Itlackedtheabilitytoidentifyfacesaccurately.13.WhatdoesthepassagesuggestaboutthefutureofemploymentduetoAI?A.Alljobswillbeautomatedby2030.B.NewjobswillbecreatedinAI-relatedfields.C.Jobdisplacementwillbenegligible.D.Employmentwillremainunchanged.14.WhatisthepurposeoftheEuropeanUnion’sArtificialIntelligenceAct?A.TopromoteAIinnovation.B.ToregulateAIsystemstoprotectprivacy.C.ToincreasefundingforAIresearch.D.TobantheuseofAIincertainsectors.15.AccordingtotheOxfordUniversitystudy,whoisproposedtobelegallyliablewhenanAIsystemcausesharm?A.TheAIsystemitself.B.TheusersoftheAIsystem.C.ThedevelopersoftheAIsystem.D.Neitherthedevelopersnortheusers.16.WhatisonepotentialbenefitofAIhighlightedinthepassage?A.Increasedcarbonemissions.B.Improvedhealthcareoutcomes.C.Higherunemploymentrates.D.Reducedeconomicgrowth.17.WhatdoesthepassagesuggestaboutthedistributionofAIbenefitsglobally?A.Itisevenlyspreadacrossallcountries.B.Itisconcentratedinhigh-incomecountries.C.Itisprimarilyfocusedondevelopingcountries.D.Itisnotinfluencedbyeconomicstatus.18.WhatisthepurposeoftheAIforGoodGlobalSummit?A.TopromoteAIinnovationindevelopingcountries.B.ToregulateAIuseinhigh-incomecountries.C.TodiscusstheeconomicbenefitsofAI.D.ToaddresstheethicalimplicationsofAI.19.WhatisthekeychallengementionedinthepassageregardingAI’sbenefits?A.Itshighcostofdevelopment.B.Itspotentialtodisplaceworkers.C.Itsimpactonglobalinequalities.D.Itslackofprivacyprotections.20.WhatdoesthepassagesuggestaboutthefutureofAIgovernance?A.Itwillbesolelytheresponsibilityofgovernments.B.Itwillinvolvecollaborationamongpolicymakers,technologists,andethicists.C.Itwillfocusonlyoneconomicbenefits.D.Itwillbedrivenbyprivatesectorinitiativesalone.Text3TheCOVID-19pandemichasaccelerateddigitaltransformationacrossindustries,butitslong-termimplicationsremainuncertain.A2023reportbytheMcKinseyGlobalInstituteestimatesthatthepandemichaspusheddigitaladoptionforwardbyfourtofiveyearsinsomesectors.Thisrapidshifthasreshapedbusinessoperations,withremoteworkbecomingthenewnormformanycompanies.However,thesustainabilityofthistrendisasubjectofdebate.Onemajorconcernisthedigitaldivide.A2022reportbytheInternationalTelecommunicationUnion(ITU)highlightsthat37%oftheworld’spopulationstilllacksinternetaccess,hinderingeffortstoachieveuniversaldigitalinclusion.ThisdisparityisparticularlypronouncedinSub-SaharanAfricaandSouthAsia,whereinfrastructurelimitationsandaffordabilityissuesaresignificantbarriers.Toaddressthis,theUnitedNations’SustainableDevelopmentGoal9(industry,innovation,andinfrastructure)emphasizestheneedforuniversalandaffordableinternetaccess.Anotherchallengeiscybersecurity.Asmorebusinessesmoveonline,theriskofcyberattacksincreases.A2023reportbytheCybersecurityandInfrastructureSecurityAgency(CISA)revealsthatransomwareattackshavesurgedby300%since2020.Companiesmustinvestinrobustcybersecuritymeasurestoprotectsensitivedata.However,a2022surveybythePonemonInstitutefoundthatonly53%oforganizationsbelievetheyarefullypreparedtodefendagainstcyberthreats.Thepandemichasalsohighlightedtheimportanceofdigitalskills.A2023reportbytheWorldBankunderscoresthat60%ofjobsindevelopingcountriesrequiredigitalskills,yetonly20%oftheworkforcepossessestheseskills.Tobridgethisgap,educationalinstitutionsareadaptingcurriculatoincludedigitalliteracytraining.Forexample,a2022initiativebytheAfricanUnion’se-Africaprogramaimstotrain10millionAfricansindigitalskillsby2030.Despitethesechallenges,thepandemichasalsocreatedopportunitiesforinnovation.A2023analysisbytheBostonConsultingGroup(BCG)highlightsthatcompaniesthatembraceddigitaltransformationduringthepandemichaveseena20%increaseinrevenuecomparedtothosethatdidnot.Thisgrowthisdrivenbynewbusinessmodels,suchase-commerceandtelehealth.Forinstance,theglobale-commercemarketisprojectedtoreach$7.05trillionby2025,upfrom$4.28trillionin2020.However,thelong-termsustainabilityofthesechangesremainsuncertain.A2023reportbytheGlobalCommissionontheFutureofWorksuggeststhatthepandemicmayhavepermanentlyalteredthenatureofwork,withremoteandhybridworkmodelsbecomingthenewstandard.Thisshiftcouldhaveprofoundimplicationsforurbanplanning,ascitiesmayseereducedcommutingandofficespacedemand.However,a2022studybytheUrbanLandInstitutefoundthatofficeworkerspreferin-personcollaboration,raisingquestionsaboutthefutureofremotework.Inconclusion,whilethepandemichasaccelerateddigitaltransformation,itslong-termimpactsarestillunfolding.Policymakers,businesses,andeducationalinstitutionsmustcollaboratetoaddresschallengessuchasthedigitaldivide,cybersecurity,andskillsgaps.Bydoingso,theycanharnessthepotentialofdigitaltechnologiestocreatemoreresilientandinclusiveeconomies.Questions:21.Whatisthemainthemeofthepassage?A.Theeconomicimpactofthepandemiconbusinesses.B.Thelong-termimplicationsofdigitaltransformation.C.Thechallengesofremoteworkinthepost-pandemicera.D.Theroleofdigitalskillsinthemodernworkforce.22.AccordingtotheITUreport,whatpercentageoftheworld’spopulationlacksinternetaccess?A.20%B.30%C.37%D.50%23.Whatisonecybersecuritychallengehighlightedinthepassage?A.Reducedriskofdatabreaches.B.Increasedincidenceofransomwareattacks.C.Decreasedneedforcybersecuritymeasures.D.Improvedpreparednessforcyberthreats.24.WhatisthepurposeoftheAfricanUnion’se-Africaprogram?A.Topromotee-commercegrowth.B.TotrainAfricansindigitalskills.C.ToincreaseinternetaccessinAfrica.D.Todeveloptelehealthservices.25.Whatisoneopportunityhighlightedinthepassageduetodigitaltransformation?A.Increaseddemandforofficespace.B.Growthintheglobale-commercemarket.C.Reducedneedfordigitalskillstraining.D.Decreasedadoptionofremotework.26.Whatdoesthepassagesuggestaboutthefutureofwork?A.Itwillreturntopre-pandemicnorms.B.Itwillbecomemoreremoteandhybrid.C.Itwillfocussolelyonin-personcollaboration.D.Itwillbelessaffectedbytechnologicalchanges.27.AccordingtotheUrbanLandInstitutestudy,whatpreferencedoofficeworkershave?A.Theypreferremoteworkoverin-personcollaboration.B.Theypreferin-personcollaborationoverremotework.C.Theyhavenopreferencebetweenremoteandin-personwork.D.Theypreferhybridworkmodels.28.Whatisthekeychallengementionedinthepassageregardingdigitalinclusion?A.Highcostsofdigitalinfrastructure.B.Limitedneedfordigitalskills.C.Abundantinternetaccessindevelopingcountries.D.Stronggovernmentsupportfordigitalinitiatives.29.Whatdoesthepassagesuggestabouttheroleofdigitaltechnologiesineconomies?A.Theywillreducetheneedforinnovation.B.Theywillcreatemoreresilientandinclusiveeconomies.C.Theywillprimarilybenefithigh-incomecountries.D.Theywillhaveminimallong-termimpacts.30.WhatisthepurposeoftheGlobalCommissionontheFutureofWork?A.Tostudytheeconomicbenefitsofremotework.B.Toanalyzethelong-termimpactsofdigitaltransformation.C.Topromotetheadoptionofdigitaltechnologies.D.Todevelopcybersecuritystrategies.三、阅读理解(PartB)(共5题,每题2分,共10分)Youaregoingtoreadfiveshortpassages(A-E),eachwithatitleandthreeheadings(1,2,and3).Choosethemostsuitableheadingforeachpassagefromthelistofheadingsbelow.Therearemoreheadingsthanpassages,soyouwillnotuseallofthem.ListofHeadingsi.TheRoleofGovernmentinShapingRenewableEnergyPoliciesii.TheChallengesofIntermittencyinRenewableEnergyiii.TheEconomicBenefitsofRenewableEnergyAdoptioniv.TheImportanceofInternationalCooperationinEnergyTransitionv.TheLong-TermImpactsofRenewableEnergyonSocietyvi.TheRoleofTechnologyinEnergyStorageSolutionsvii.TheGeopoliticalImplicationsofRenewableEnergyviii.TheNeedforGridModernizationinRenewableEnergyix.TheEnvironmentalBenefitsofRenewableEnergyx.TheRoleofRenewableEnergyinAchievingClimateGoalsPassageATherapidadvancementofrenewableenergyhasbeenadefiningfeatureofthe21stcentury.Whileexpertspredictthatsolarandwindpowerwillrevolutionizetheenergysector,criticswarnofpotentialjobdisplacementandethicaldilemmas.ArecentstudybytheInternationalFederationofRoboticsrevealsthatindustriessuchasmanufacturing,finance,andlogisticsareexpectedtoseethehighestadoptionratesofAItechnologies.However,thecomplexityofAIintegrationalsoposeschallenges.Manyworkersfearthattheirrolesmaybecomeobsoleteasmachinestakeovertasksrequiringminimalhumanintervention.PassageBA2023reportbytheInternationalEnergyAgency(IEA)revealsthatsolarandwindpoweraccountedfor90%ofallnewelectricitycapacityaddedin2022.Thistrendreflectsabroadergeopoliticalrealignment,asnationsseekenergyindependenceamidrisinggeopoliticaltensions.Forinstance,theEuropeanUnion’sGreenDealaimstoreducecarbonemissionsby55%by2030,necessitatingarapidtransitionawayfromfossilfuels.However,thistransitionisnotwithoutchallenges.Theintermittencyofrenewablesourcesisamajorhurdle.Solarpowergenerationislimitedtodaylighthours,whilewindenergyfluctuateswithweatherconditions.PassageCToaddresstheintermittencyofrenewablesources,energystoragesolutionsarebecomingincreasinglycritical.A2023studybytheU.S.DepartmentofEnergyhighlightsthatbatterystoragecostshavefallenby89%since2010,makingthemmoreviableforlarge-scaledeployment.Yet,theinfrastructurerequiredtosupportthesetechnologiesisstillnascent.Gridmodernizationeffortsareunderwayinmanycountries,butprogressvariessignificantly.Forexample,theU.S.gridmodernizationplanaimstoupgradetheexistinginfrastructuretosupportrenewableenergy,buttherollouthasbeenslow.PassageDA2022analysisbytheWorldBankfoundthatcountrieswithstrongrenewableenergypoliciessawa50%higherrateofadoptioncomparedtothosewithweakerframeworks.However,theeffectivenessofthesepoliciesdependsontheirimplementation.Forexample,theU.S.InflationReductionActof2022includessignificantincentivesforcleanenergy,butcriticsarguethattherollouthasbeenslow.Tobridgethisgap,educationalinstitutionsandcorporationsarecollaboratingtopromotereskillingprograms.TheseinitiativesaimtoequipemployeeswithskillsthatcomplementAIsystems,suchascriticalthinkingandemotionalintelligence.PassageEWhiletherenewableenergytransitionpresentssignificantchallenges,itspotentialbenefits—bothenvironmentalandeconomic—makeitaworthwhileendeavor.A2023reportbytheLancetCountdownonhealthandclimatechangeunderscoresthattransitioningtocleanenergycouldpreventmillionsofprematuredeathsannuallybyreducingairpollution.Additionally,renewablesectorsarecreatingnewjobopportunities.TheIEAprojectsthattherenewableenergysectorwillemploy42millionpeoplegloballyby2050,upfrom12millionin2019.ThisshiftalignswiththeUnitedNations’SustainableDevelopmentGoals(SDGs),particularlySDG7(affordableandcleanenergy).四、翻译(共5句,共10分)TranslatethefollowingpassageintoChinese.Writeyourtranslationontheanswersheet.Therapidadvancementofartificialintelligence(AI)hassparkedbothexcitementandapprehensionacrossindustries.WhileexpertspredictthatAIwillautomatetasks,enhanceproductivity,andevenrevolutionizehealthcare,criticswarnofpotentialjobdisplacementandethicaldilemmas.ArecentstudybytheInternationalFederationofRoboticsrevealsthatindustriessuchasmanufacturing,finance,andlogisticsareexpectedtoseethehighestadoptionratesofAItechnologies.However,the(2)__________ofAIintegrationalsoposeschallenges.Manyworkersfearthattheirrolesmaybecomeobsoleteasmachinestakeovertasksrequiringmini

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