一、听力练习
1.
A. New camera system
B. Apple Intelligence
C. Increased battery life
D. Larger screen size
2.
A. September 9
B. October 1
C. December 13
D. June 20
3.
A. A subscription plan
B. The latest iOS update (iOS 18.1)
C. An external accessory
D. A Wi-Fi connection
4.
A. Microsoft
B. Google
C. OpenAI
D. Samsung
5.
A. Voice-activated camera
B. New button for clicks and hand movements
C. Dual-lens camera
D. Enhanced night mode
二、听力文本
Apple has launched its latest device, the iPhone 16. The company said it designed the new phone with the latest artificial intelligence (AI. technology. Apple announced four new iPhone 16 models during a launch event September 9 from its headquarters in Cupertino, California. It said the new models are equipped with special chips to support the increased power needed for AI operations. Apple says the AI built into the devices is part of its newly developed Apple Intelligence technology. Apple leader Tim Cook spoke at the launch event. He said the new iPhone 16 models had been “designed for Apple Intelligence from the ground up.” Apple Intelligence is available to users of the new iPhone 16 models, as well as the 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max. Users must also be running iOS 18.1, which is expected to launch in October. Apple Intelligence can also be used with iPads and Macs. The company describes the technology as a “personal intelligence system” designed to help users “communicate, work, and express” themselves. The new AI tools, or features, are designed to improve on past ones, including the company's 13-year-old Siri digital assistant. Company officials say they aim to get Siri to better understand requests and actions of the user. One new feature of iPhone 16 models lets users search for pictures in their images collection by describing what an image looks like. AI tools can also help users create personal emojis and can organize and provide brief descriptions of emails. Other AI features include improved camera and video production functions. The new iPhone models are also equipped with a new button that reacts to clicks and hand movements to make it easier and faster to set up shots, capture images and start video recording. The company says the iPhone 16 models will be available for pre-order on September 13. But since the new AI tools require the iOS 18 update, users will have to wait until they receive that to use the features. Apple has said the iOS 18 release will roll out from October through December. American English will be the first available language, followed by more to be added next year. The price for an iPhone 16 will start at just under $800. The top model will cost almost $1200. Apple's push to include AI tools in its new devices is partly seen as a reaction to moves by competitors like Samsung and Google. Both of those companies have already offered users powerful new AI tools in their latest smartphone models. In addition to the new AI features offered, Apple has also teamed up with ChatGPT developer OpenAI to give users the chance to use that company's technology for more complex operations. In June, Apple announced it was working with OpenAI to create a series of AI tools for iPhones and other personal devices. Apple officials have noted that all users have the ability to turn off any AI tools they do not want. The company has long claimed it highly values personal privacy and says it has built tools into its operating systems to protect user data. Apple said it took the same steps to provide privacy protections for its new AI tools. Besides announcing the new AI-equipped devices, Apple also introduced new models of its Apple Watch and AirPods headphones. The Apple Watch Series 10 has a larger and brighter display that aims to improve views from any position. The changes to Apple Watch also include additional health features, such as a sleep monitor tool that aims to identify the disorder sleep apnea. Apple says the new AirPods 4 come with an improved chip for better audio quality, as well as more active noise cancellation. The devices are also equipped with a tool to help users find lost AirPods. It plays a sound when Apple's Find Me app is used to find lost devices.
Question 1: What is the main technological feature highlighted in the iPhone 16?
Question 2: When was the iPhone 16 officially announced?
Question 3: What is required for users to utilize the new AI features of the iPhone 16?
Question 4: Which company has Apple partnered with to enhance its AI capabilities?
Question 5: What is one of the new features of the iPhone 16 that improves photo-taking?
三、重点词汇
1. privacy: someone's right to keep their personal matters and relationships secret 隐私权
四、背景知识
苹果首席执行官蒂姆·库克在微博上庆祝iPhone 16系列的发布，并表示对中国消费者的喜爱感到非常高兴。他写道：“我们很自豪地推出全新的产品系列，包括性能最卓越、设计最精致的iPhone 16手机，引领行业的AirPods耳机以及功能强大的Apple Watch Series 10。” 昨天，库克还现身美国纽约第五大道旗舰店为iPhone 16系列揭幕。随着全球各地苹果专卖店迎来众多顾客购买最新的苹果产品，库克说：“全世界都对我们的新产品充满热情。” 据悉，今年苹果零售高级副总裁迪尔德丽·奥布莱恩陪同首席执行官出席了开幕式。（背景知识来自于https://baijiahao.baidu.com/s?id=1810790430964546219&wfr=spider&for=pc）
五、参考答案
Question 1: B
Question 2: A
Question 3: B
Question 4: C
Question 4: B
六、网络翻译
苹果公司推出了最新设备——iPhone 16。该公司表示新手机采用了最新的人工智能（AI）技术。苹果在9月9日的发布会上宣布了四款新的iPhone 16型号，地点位于加利福尼亚州库比蒂诺的总部。苹果表示，这些新型号配备了特殊芯片，以支持AI操作所需的增强电力。苹果称，内置于设备中的AI是其新开发的“苹果智能”技术的一部分。苹果首席执行官蒂姆·库克在发布会上表示，新的iPhone 16型号是“从头到尾为苹果智能而设计的”。 苹果智能对新的iPhone 16型号的用户开放，同时也适用于15 Pro和15 Pro Max。用户还必须运行即将在10月发布的iOS 18.1。苹果智能也可以在iPads和Mac上使用。该公司将这项技术描述为“个人智能系统”，旨在帮助用户“沟通、工作和表达自己”。新的AI工具或功能旨在改进过去的功能，包括公司已有13年的Siri数字助理。公司官员表示，他们的目标是让Siri更好地理解用户的请求和操作。 iPhone 16型号的一个新功能允许用户通过描述图像外观来搜索他们的图片库中的照片。AI工具还可以帮助用户创建个人表情符号，并整理和提供电子邮件的简要描述。其他AI功能包括改进的相机和视频制作功能。这些新型号还配备了一个新按钮，可以对点击和手势做出反应，使设置拍摄、捕捉图像和开始录像变得更容易、更快速。该公司表示，iPhone 16型号将于9月13日开始接受预订。但由于新的AI工具需要iOS 18更新，因此用户必须等到收到更新后才能使用这些功能。苹果表示，iOS 18的发布将从10月持续到12月。美式英语将是首个可用的语言，随后将于明年添加更多语言。 iPhone 16的起售价将低于800美元，而最高型号的售价将接近1200美元。苹果在其新设备中加入AI工具的举措，部分被视为对竞争对手三星和谷歌的反应。这两家公司已经在其最新的智能手机型号中为用户提供了强大的新AI工具。除了新提供的AI功能外，苹果还与ChatGPT开发者OpenAI合作，给用户提供使用该公司技术进行更复杂操作的机会。今年6月，苹果宣布正在与OpenAI合作，为iPhone和其他个人设备创建一系列AI工具。苹果官员指出，所有用户都有能力关闭他们不想要的AI工具。该公司长期以来声称高度重视个人隐私，并表示其操作系统中内置了保护用户数据的工具。苹果表示，他们为新的AI工具提供了相同的隐私保护措施。 除了宣布新的AI设备外，苹果还推出了新款Apple Watch和AirPods耳机。Apple Watch Series 10配备了更大更亮的显示屏，旨在改善任何角度的视图。Apple Watch的变化还包括额外的健康功能，例如旨在识别睡眠呼吸暂停障碍的睡眠监测工具。苹果表示，新的AirPods 4配备了改进的芯片，以提高音频质量，并具备更强的主动噪声取消功能。这些设备还配备了帮助用户寻找丢失的AirPods的工具，当使用苹果的Find Me应用程序寻找丢失设备时会播放声音。
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