CET-4閱讀理解練習：蘋果即將推出自己的AI模型
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Apple will finally tell its own AI story at WWDC 2024, but it may not mean the sorts of showy features demoed by the likes of Google, Microsoft, or OpenAI. Instead, the event may see Apple rolling out basic AI features like transcribing voice memos or auto-generated emoji — and announcing a rumored partnership with OpenAI, according to Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter for Bloomberg today.
Recent rumors have held that Apple will be allowing chatbots to integrate more deeply into its operating systems, and it seems that OpenAI is getting the first crack at that with ChatGPT. But Apple is still working on an agreement with Google to do the same with Gemini, according to Gurman. It’s also been rumored to be talking to Anthropic. (Those talks started before OpenAI’s ongoing Scarlett Johansson dust-up, but they underscore why Apple might want more than one iPhone chatbot deal.) Outside of whatever those potential partnerships will mean, Apple’s approach to AI will apparently focus on being practical.
Apple could showcase a better, more natural-sounding voice for Siri, based on Apple’s own large language models, as well as better Siri functionality on the Apple Watch. Where it can, Apple’s devices will do all of this stuff locally, but for complicated tasks, they’ll offload processing to Apple’s own M2 Ultra-based servers, Gurman writes. In general, he says devices “released in the last year or so” will gain most of the new on-device AI features.
題目
1.What is Apple expected to focus on in its AI presentation at WWDC 2024?
A. Showy features like those of Google and Microsoft
B. Basic AI features like voice memo transcription and auto-generated emoji
C. Deep integration of chatbots into its operating systems
D. Advanced AI functionality for Siri on all Apple devices
2.According to Mark Gurman's Power On newsletter, what is the rumored partnership for Apple with regards to AI?
A. A partnership with Google for integrating Gemini into its operating systems
B. A partnership with OpenAI for deep integration of chatbots
C. A partnership with Anthropic for improving Siri functionality
D. A partnership with Microsoft for developing AI-based servers
3.What approach does Apple plan to take regarding the processing of complicated AI tasks?
A. Performing all tasks locally on Apple devices
B. Offloading processing to Google's servers
C. Utilizing Anthropic's servers for processing
D. Offloading processing to Apple's own M2 Ultra-based servers
4.According to the passage, which devices are likely to gain most of the new on-device AI features?
A. Devices released within the last year or so
B. Devices released within the last two years
C. Devices released within the last three years
D. Devices released within the last six months
5.What is the main theme of Apple's approach to AI, as described in the passage?
A. Showmanship and grandiose features
B. Deep integration of third-party chatbots
C. Practicality and functionality
D. Offloading processing to external servers
答案及解析
1.答案：B. Basic AI features like voice memo transcription and auto-generated emoji
解析：這段文字表明，蘋果在 WWDC 2024 上的人工智能演示將側重于推出基本的人工智能功能，例如轉錄語音備忘錄和自動生成表情符號，而不是像谷歌和微軟那樣的炫耀功能。
2.答案：B. A partnership with OpenAI for deep integration of chatbots
解析：該段落提到了傳聞中與 OpenAI 的合作關系，旨在將聊天機器人更深入地集成到 Apple 操作系統(tǒng)中。
3.答案：D. Offloading processing to Apple's own M2 Ultra-based servers
解析：該段落指出，對于復雜的任務，Apple 的設備會將處理任務轉移到 Apple 自己的基于 M2 Ultra 的服務器。
4.答案：A. Devices released within the last year or so
解析：該段落提到“去年左右發(fā)布的”設備將獲得大部分新的設備內(nèi)人工智能功能。
5.答案：C. Practicality and functionality
解析：這段文字強調(diào)，蘋果的人工智能方法將注重實用性，重點關注基本的人工智能功能和可能的本地處理。
Apple will finally tell its own AI story at WWDC 2024, but it may not mean the sorts of showy features demoed by the likes of Google, Microsoft, or OpenAI. Instead, the event may see Apple rolling out basic AI features like transcribing voice memos or auto-generated emoji — and announcing a rumored partnership with OpenAI, according to Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter for Bloomberg today.
Recent rumors have held that Apple will be allowing chatbots to integrate more deeply into its operating systems, and it seems that OpenAI is getting the first crack at that with ChatGPT. But Apple is still working on an agreement with Google to do the same with Gemini, according to Gurman. It’s also been rumored to be talking to Anthropic. (Those talks started before OpenAI’s ongoing Scarlett Johansson dust-up, but they underscore why Apple might want more than one iPhone chatbot deal.) Outside of whatever those potential partnerships will mean, Apple’s approach to AI will apparently focus on being practical.
Apple could showcase a better, more natural-sounding voice for Siri, based on Apple’s own large language models, as well as better Siri functionality on the Apple Watch. Where it can, Apple’s devices will do all of this stuff locally, but for complicated tasks, they’ll offload processing to Apple’s own M2 Ultra-based servers, Gurman writes. In general, he says devices “released in the last year or so” will gain most of the new on-device AI features.
題目
1.What is Apple expected to focus on in its AI presentation at WWDC 2024?
A. Showy features like those of Google and Microsoft
B. Basic AI features like voice memo transcription and auto-generated emoji
C. Deep integration of chatbots into its operating systems
D. Advanced AI functionality for Siri on all Apple devices
2.According to Mark Gurman's Power On newsletter, what is the rumored partnership for Apple with regards to AI?
A. A partnership with Google for integrating Gemini into its operating systems
B. A partnership with OpenAI for deep integration of chatbots
C. A partnership with Anthropic for improving Siri functionality
D. A partnership with Microsoft for developing AI-based servers
3.What approach does Apple plan to take regarding the processing of complicated AI tasks?
A. Performing all tasks locally on Apple devices
B. Offloading processing to Google's servers
C. Utilizing Anthropic's servers for processing
D. Offloading processing to Apple's own M2 Ultra-based servers
4.According to the passage, which devices are likely to gain most of the new on-device AI features?
A. Devices released within the last year or so
B. Devices released within the last two years
C. Devices released within the last three years
D. Devices released within the last six months
5.What is the main theme of Apple's approach to AI, as described in the passage?
A. Showmanship and grandiose features
B. Deep integration of third-party chatbots
C. Practicality and functionality
D. Offloading processing to external servers
答案及解析
1.答案：B. Basic AI features like voice memo transcription and auto-generated emoji
解析：這段文字表明，蘋果在 WWDC 2024 上的人工智能演示將側重于推出基本的人工智能功能，例如轉錄語音備忘錄和自動生成表情符號，而不是像谷歌和微軟那樣的炫耀功能。
2.答案：B. A partnership with OpenAI for deep integration of chatbots
解析：該段落提到了傳聞中與 OpenAI 的合作關系，旨在將聊天機器人更深入地集成到 Apple 操作系統(tǒng)中。
3.答案：D. Offloading processing to Apple's own M2 Ultra-based servers
解析：該段落指出，對于復雜的任務，Apple 的設備會將處理任務轉移到 Apple 自己的基于 M2 Ultra 的服務器。
4.答案：A. Devices released within the last year or so
解析：該段落提到“去年左右發(fā)布的”設備將獲得大部分新的設備內(nèi)人工智能功能。
5.答案：C. Practicality and functionality
解析：這段文字強調(diào)，蘋果的人工智能方法將注重實用性，重點關注基本的人工智能功能和可能的本地處理。
