真题来源
2024年6月大学英语六级考试真题（节选）
 
真题原文
Passage 8: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Future of Work
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to transform the future of work in profound ways, reshaping job landscapes and redefining the skills required for employment. While AI promises significant advancements in efficiency and productivity, it also raises critical questions about job displacement and the future of human labor.
According to a recent report by the World Economic Forum, AI and automation could displace up to 85 million jobs globally by 2025. However, the same report also predicts that AI will create 97 million new jobs in emerging fields such as data science, AI ethics, and cybersecurity. This shift will require a significant reskilling effort, with workers needing to adapt to new roles that emphasize digital literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
One of the key areas where AI is expected to have a major impact is in the automation of routine tasks. Jobs that involve repetitive and predictable activities, such as data entry, customer service, and basic manufacturing, are particularly vulnerable to automation. On the other hand, AI is also expected to augment human capabilities in complex roles, such as healthcare diagnostics, financial analysis, and creative design. For example, AI algorithms can analyze vast amounts of medical data to assist doctors in diagnosing diseases more accurately.
However, the integration of AI into the workplace also poses significant challenges. Ethical concerns about AI decision-making, data privacy, and algorithmic bias are becoming increasingly important. Ensuring that AI systems are transparent, accountable, and fair will be crucial for gaining public trust. Additionally, the rapid pace of technological change requires continuous learning and adaptation from the workforce.
To address these challenges, governments, businesses, and educational institutions are collaborating to develop comprehensive strategies. These include investing in education and training programs to prepare workers for the AI-driven future, creating regulatory frameworks to govern AI use, and promoting public awareness about the benefits and risks of AI.
In conclusion, AI has the potential to significantly enhance productivity and create new opportunities, but it also necessitates proactive measures to manage its impact on employment and society. By fostering a culture of continuous learning and ethical AI development, we can harness the power of AI to build a more resilient and inclusive future.
 
翻译
第八篇：人工智能对未来工作的影响
人工智能（AI）有望在未来的工作中带来深刻变革，重塑就业格局并重新定义就业所需的技能。尽管AI承诺将显著提高效率和生产力，但它也引发了关于就业替代和人类劳动未来的重大问题。
根据世界经济论坛的最新报告，到2025年，AI和自动化可能会在全球范围内替代8500万个工作岗位。然而，同一报告还预测，AI将在数据科学、AI伦理和网络安全等新兴领域创造9700万个新工作岗位。这一转变将需要巨大的再培训努力，工人需要适应强调数字素养、批判性思维和解决问题技能的新角色。
AI预计将对常规任务的自动化产生重大影响的一个关键领域是。涉及重复性和可预测活动的工作，如数据输入、客户服务和基础制造，特别容易受到自动化的威胁。另一方面，AI也预计将增强人类在复杂角色中的能力，如医疗诊断、金融分析和创意设计。例如，AI算法可以分析大量的医疗数据，帮助医生更准确地诊断疾病。
然而，将AI整合到工作场所也带来了重大挑战。关于AI决策、数据隐私和算法偏见的伦理问题变得越来越重要。确保AI系统透明、负责且公平对于获得公众信任至关重要。此外，技术变革的快速步伐要求劳动力持续学习和适应。
为应对这些挑战，政府、企业和教育机构正在合作制定全面战略。这些战略包括投资教育和培训项目以准备工人迎接AI驱动的未来，创建管理AI使用的监管框架，并提高公众对AI的益处和风险的认识。
总之，AI有潜力显著提高生产力并创造新机会，但它也需要采取积极措施来管理其对就业和社会的影响。通过培养持续学习和AI发展的文化，我们可以利用AI的力量，构建更具韧性和包容性的未来。
 
阅读理解题目
What is the main impact of AI on the future of work according to the passage?
A. Increased efficiency and productivity
B. Job displacement and creation
C. Ethical concerns about AI decision-making
D. All of the above
Which of the following is a job that is particularly vulnerable to automation according to the passage?
A. Data entry clerk
B. Software engineer
C. Creative designer
D. Healthcare diagnostician
What is a challenge in integrating AI into the workplace mentioned in the passage?
A. The need for continuous learning and adaptation
B. The high cost of AI technologies
C. The lack of public interest in AI
D. The difficulty in creating new jobs
What role do AI algorithms play in healthcare according to the passage?
A. They replace doctors in diagnosing diseases
B. They assist doctors in diagnosing diseases more accurately
C. They eliminate the need for medical data analysis
D. They reduce the importance of human judgment in healthcare
What can be inferred about the future of AI from the passage?
A. It will have no significant impact on society
B. It will create more challenges than opportunities
C. It will require proactive measures to manage its impact
D. It will replace all human labor in the future
 
题目解析
正确答案：D
解析：文章指出，AI将显著提高效率和生产力，同时也会导致工作岗位的替代和创造。此外，AI决策、数据隐私和算法偏见的伦理问题也越来越重要。因此，选项D“以上全部”是正确的。
正确答案：A
解析：文章提到，涉及重复性和可预测活动的工作，如数据输入，特别容易受到自动化的威胁。因此，选项A“数据输入员”是正确的。
正确答案：A
解析：文章指出，技术变革的快速步伐要求劳动力持续学习和适应。因此，选项A“持续学习和适应的需要”是正确的。
正确答案：B
解析：文章提到，AI算法可以分析大量的医疗数据，帮助医生更准确地诊断疾病。因此，选项B“它们帮助医生更准确地诊断疾病”是正确的。
正确答案：C
解析：文章总结指出，AI有潜力显著提高生产力并创造新机会，但它也需要采取积极措施来管理其对就业和社会的影响。因此，选项C“将需要采取积极措施来管理其影响”是正确的。
 
翻译与词汇解析
Artificial Intelligence (AI)：人工智能
例句：AI is transforming the future of work.（人工智能正在改变未来的工作。）
automation：自动化
例句：Automation could displace many jobs.（自动化可能会替代许多工作岗位。）
reskilling：再培训
例句：Workers need to reskill for the AI-driven future.（工人需要为AI驱动的未来进行再培训。）
data privacy：数据隐私
例句：Ensuring data privacy is crucial in AI systems.（确保数据隐私在AI系统中至关重要。）
algorithmic bias：算法偏见
例句：Addressing algorithmic bias is important for ethical AI.（解决算法偏见对于AI的伦理发展很重要。）