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R1動物在遷徙定位

動物在遷徙過程中如何進行定位是一個(ge) 非常值得研究的主題。許多動物進行長途遷徙是為(wei) 了獲取豐(feng) 富的食物資源，以便更好地度過冬季。鯨魚就是一個(ge) 典型的例子。它們(men) 以海洋中的小動物或無脊椎動物為(wei) 食，每年秋天從(cong) 北部遷徙到墨西哥灣過冬。雌性鯨魚在冬季會(hui) 產(chan) 仔，然後沿著海岸線返回北方，整個(ge) 遷徙過程大約有幾萬(wan) 海裏。鯨魚可能通過海岸線定位：向北遷徙時海岸線在右側(ce) ，向南遷徙時海岸線在左側(ce) 。它們(men) 常常把頭伸出水麵，以確認方向。鳥類在遷徙時可能依靠星星進行定位。

例如，一些鳥類會(hui) 根據北極星確定方向。科學家們(men) 發現這些鳥在飛行過程中經常鎖定北極星。然而，當天氣不好能見度低時，它們(men) 可能利用地球的磁場進行導航。科學家在鳥類頭部發現了類似磁鐵的物質，這表明它們(men) 可能通過磁場定位。

蝴蝶的遷徙也是一個(ge) 有趣的現象。它們(men) 在冬季會(hui) 飛到墨西哥或古巴等溫暖地區生存，而夏季則向北遷徙。蝴蝶可能依靠太陽進行定位，因為(wei) 它們(men) 是第一次飛行，沒有學習(xi) 過路線，這可能是刻在它們(men) DNA中的本能。整個(ge) 遷徙過程也有幾千公裏。所有這些動物的定位方式還要求它們(men) 有一種計時機製，因為(wei) 地球和天體(ti) 的位置在不斷變化。

然而，這種具體(ti) 的運行機製目前還不是特別清楚。科學家們(men) 發現，某些鳥類總是在飛行過程中鎖定北極星，這表明它們(men) 可能利用恒星導航。然而，更多的研究還在進行中，以進一步揭示動物遷徙過程中的導航奧秘。

R2君士坦丁堡

在羅馬帝國被擊敗許多年之後，君士坦丁堡仍然是帝國的首都。然而，隨著幾個(ge) 世紀的推移，他們(men) 不僅(jin) 要抵禦外族的攻擊，內(nei) 部也麵臨(lin) 著眾(zhong) 多國王之間的紛爭(zheng) 。這個(ge) 帝國能夠存續至今，其地理位置起了重要作用。當時，許多土地被劃分為(wei) 不同的管理單位，許多士兵也被授予土地，使他們(men) 有了歸屬感，並能養(yang) 活自己和家人。

這種方式不僅(jin) 減少了軍(jun) 隊的開支，也避免了單一統帥控製整個(ge) 軍(jun) 隊，從(cong) 而保證了帝國的穩定。然而，這也帶來了一個(ge) 問題，即下級軍(jun) 隊可能不聽從(cong) 上級指揮。君士坦丁堡的地理優(you) 勢還在於(yu) 它連接了歐亞(ya) 大陸以及地中海和黑海，形成了一個(ge) 重要的樞紐。許多富裕的城市居民購買(mai) 各種商品，並為(wei) 士兵提供武器、裝備和農(nong) 產(chan) 品。

當時的精英們(men) 開始需要特色服裝，如絲(si) 綢服飾，這些服飾不僅(jin) 代表特權，還可以作為(wei) 國家之間互贈的禮物。盡管當時人口大幅下降，並頻繁爆發疾病，城鎮依然存在，隻是規模縮小到了原來的三分之一。

R3有統一的weathering（侵蝕）痕跡

Third. the pendant has uniform weathering. Weathering is the damage to all old object caused by long exposure to water, soil chemicals and other environmental factors. If someone created the pendant as a modern forgery bycarving an image of a mammoth on a piece of old shell, the carving would show little weathering. While the rest of the shell surface would be highly weathered. But that is not the case--the carving and the rest of the shell as a whole show the same degree of weathering, which suggests that both the carving and the shell date to the same, ancient time period.

聽力

CI

Conversation1：

生活類對話。一個(ge) 學生想讓室友幫忙畫海報。工作人員推薦了一個(ge) 網站，但學生拒絕了，說限製自己發揮。工作人員就介紹了網站的好處，還介紹了一個(ge) 戲劇的內(nei) 容。最後學生接受了，讓工作人員把網址發給自己。

L1

心理學講座。講了通過燈光來觀察工人工作效率。

L2

生物學講座。講了evolution of bird flight，有提到archaeopteryx。

L3

藝術類講座。講了Hudson River School的一個(ge) 藝術家，畫了一幅畫，兩(liang) 人站在一個(ge) 平台上，背景是一個(ge) 瀑布。主要講了這幅畫，說有很多含義(yi) 。講到了瀑布和枯死的樹枝的含義(yi) 。

L4

哲學類講座。講了哲學家亞(ya) 裏士多德對朋友的看法。他認為(wei) 有三種朋友。一種是品德上的，一種是利益上的，一種是給予快樂(le) 的。他認為(wei) 第一種最重要。因為(wei) 第一種朋友也可以兼具第二和第三種朋友的好處，而且這種友誼更加長久。

口語

TASK 1獨立口語題

In order to succeed in school, students need to be well organized.

TASK 2校園題

Reading:

The student proposes that university should provide all freshmen with their roommates’ contact information and email address so that they can communicate with each other before the school year begins. By doing this, they can get to know each other better during summer vacation, Also, they can discuss what each of them needs to bring (especially the large items) to the dorm, so they won’t bring the same things.

Listening:

The student agrees with the proposal. Firstly, students are more likely to feel stressed and embarrassed if they don’t know their roommates until the first day of school. Instead, if they know their roommates before moving together, they will feel more comfortable and relieved. Secondly, there’s not much space for large items in the dorm. To avoid carrying the same items, a discussion a discussion on what to bring and who needs to bring it becomes essential. For example, the student and his roommate both brought a fridge without discussion, and they took a lot of space in the dorm, making it quite untidy. Actually, one fridge will be good enough for the dorm.

TASK 3學術講座題

Reading:

Animals do not only need to find food, but also prevent themselves from predators’ attack. Scientists find that animals would like to spend more time and energy on what is hard to get, rather than what is easy to get. This behavior is called priority of allocation.

Listening:

There are plentiful fishes where seals live, so it’s very easy for them to capture prey. Enough fat is stored in their bodies, so they don’t need to hunt for a long period of time. However, seals needs to spend a lot more time looking for a suitable place to reproduce. Sometimes they have to chase off other seals to guarantee their own territories in order to attract the female seals while seeking for the breeding grounds. Furthermore, they also spend a great deal of time protecting their territories from other male seals.

TASK 4 學術講座題

The lecture is talking about the benefits of a long commercial.

Firstly,it can fully demonstrate the product to attract customers. For example, let’s say a company that sells exercise equipment, can demonstrate how to use these facilities to strengthen your pecs and abs. However, a short ad is unable to show this information.

Secondly, we can get the information about which aspects of ads can boost sales based on the telephones orders. Let’s take the same ads of exercise equipment as an example. If nobody calls to buy during certain time, it means that the ads are not effective enough at that time. So they may need adjusting.

寫(xie) 作

綜合寫(xie) 作

An archaeologist discovered a seashell bearing an engraving of a mammoth. Some experts speculate that it was designed to be worn as a necklace due to its two holes, whereas others argue that it is counterfeit.The listening provides compelling evidence that refutes the claims made in the reading, challenging the perceived authenticity of the artifact.

First, the reading asserts that the mammoth carving on the pendant closely resembles ancient mammoths and aligns stylistically with other artifacts. However, the listening material dismantles this argument by highlighting the striking similarity between this pendant and another antique piece. Notably, the mammoth in the French artifact lacks a foot, a detail shared by the pendant in question. Despite this, there exists ample space for carving that missing feature, raising suspicions of meticulous replication rather than genuine antiquity.

Additionally, the reading emphasizes the discovery of the pendant alongside other historical treasures, bolstering its credibility. Nonetheless, the listening introduces a critical time-based perspective. While the pendant is grouped with these artifacts, its estimated age spans thousands of years, unlike the mere centuries-old relics found alongside it. This temporal discrepancy casts doubt on the pendant's provenance, hinting at a potential fabrication intended to deceive unsuspecting admirers.

Finally, the reading highlights the even wear on the pendant as evidence of its authenticity, suggesting that forgeries would not exhibit such uniform deterioration. However, the listening points out that after being buried for millennia, the pendant's wear and tear should have been more pronounced. In reality, the extent of degradation fails to align with the pendant's supposed age, indicating a likelihood of counterfeiting rather than genuine antiquity. The uniform wear may be a calculated attempt to mimic the effects of time, further clouding the pendant's true history.

學術討論

Dr. Achebe: In recent years, there has been a significant integration of advanced machines and artificial intelligence (AI) into our daily lives and working environments. I would like you to reflect on the following question: Should we extend the same level of politeness and respect to AI and machines as we do to humans? Please provide your reasoning and discuss the potential consequences of adopting such an approach.

Andrew: AI and robots play an integral role in our lives, assisting us in various tasks and making our lives easier. By treating them with respect, we not only acknowledge their contributions but also reflect positively on our own character. It's a small gesture that upholds our humanity and sets a standard for ethical interaction with technology.

Claire: I think we don't need to treat AI and robots with the same politeness as we do to humans. They are tools designed to assist us, and it's important to maintain that distinction. We should set clear guidelines and boundaries for their use to ensure they serve us effectively without overstepping their roles.