114 國安局特考三等 國際組(選試英文) 外國文(英文) 考古題詳解

英譯中：

Taiwan has the technological know-how to make a wide range of drones from cheap, small suicide-drones like the ones used in Ukraine to more complex reconnaissance drones that are customised to take off from moving warships and withstand strong winds in the Taiwan Strait. Its main problem is not technology, but scale. China controls 80% of the global drone market, which means it can produce drones very cheaply. The non-red drones Coretronic makes cost about 25% more than their equivalent in China. Taiwan’s electronics manufacturers need more orders from abroad so that they can scale up.

• Coretronic（中強光電）

英文作文：

Unsafe drivers can be of any age, particularly when drinking is involved. While younger drivers may be inexperienced or more likely to be distracted or reckless, older drivers often overestimate their driving abilities. That may be one reason many unsafe older drivers continue to drive despite failing driving skills. Balancing public safety with seniors’ independence is a complex issue. For many older adults, driving is essential for staying active, running errands, attending social events, visiting loved ones, and maintaining control over their daily routines.

In your opinion, when should seniors stop driving, and who should make that decision?

Write a short essay of approximately 250 words explaining your perspective. Support your argument with clear reasoning, and if possible, real-life examples.

The course description states that attendance at every lecture is ____.

We need to develop a framework that crosses the traditional ____ between the public and private sectors.

The space shuttle docked with the Alpha station and began to ____ a new crew and its cargo of scientific equipment.

Nobody believed the man’s ____ stories about his adventures as a hunter.

The crisis showed the public that maintaining the progress they achieved requires the ____ of civil society.

Brown has been under investigation for allegedly accepting a ____ from a French businessman.

In ancient times, criminals were sometimes ____ from the kingdom they lived in.

Keeping younger talent away from powers of decision-making may result in a brain ____.

Periodic droughts have caused ____ food shortages throughout the country.

During the massive dust storm, the city was ____ in a cloud of yellow dirt.

Four days after the shallow ____ 7.7 earthquake struck, the Myanmar government held a minute’s silence in tribute to victims on April 1, 2025.

Using sign language, chimpanzees can ____ such ideas as “Candy sweet” and “Give me a hug.”

Many people take dietary ____ such as extra calcium or large doses of vitamin C in the belief that they will cure or prevent disease.

Many customers have complained about the noise from the air conditioning of the restaurant, and the owner is trying to find ways to ____ the noise.

Even while in the womb, a baby can pick up different sounds and ____ between the voice of its mother and that of another woman.

At the scene of an accident, one of the first things an emergency responder does is take the victim’s ____.

A social ____ is a situation in which the seemingly most rewarding short-term choice for an individual will ultimately lead to negative outcomes for all concerned.

A generation or two ago, it was considered rude to bring up three topics in conversation, politics, religion, and sex, but nowadays we do not ____ to such limitations.

There are good reasons to think TV has a ____ influence on children. After all, TV watching keeps them from exercising, encourages them to eat unhealthy foods, and teaches them to be violent.

Scientists find that when people feel “love at first sight,” the pleasure center of the brain sets off a chemical that ____ the body, causing rapid heartbeat and deep breathing.

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People tell stories for various reasons. Some stories are told to entertain, while others aim to pass on wisdom, knowledge, and morals to future generations. For young children, stories play a crucial role in their lives. Not only do children learn about the world around them through stories but ____, they build up a foundation for future learning as well. Research has shown that there is a strong association between children’s success in school and their experiences with storybooks and storytelling in their mother ____ from an early age. Children who ____ well on literacy tests tend to have stories read or told to them before starting their formal education. In regard to the significance of stories in children's literacy development, studies suggest that most of the new vocabulary children ____ in their school years are acquired through stories they read or listen to. The value of stories, nevertheless, should not be limited to language acquisition; stories can also bring gains in personal, emotional and learning development in children ____ those in language.

21. Not only do children learn about the world around them through stories but ____ , they build up a foundation for future learning as well.

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People tell stories for various reasons. Some stories are told to entertain, while others aim to pass on wisdom, knowledge, and morals to future generations. For young children, stories play a crucial role in their lives. Not only do children learn about the world around them through stories but ____, they build up a foundation for future learning as well. Research has shown that there is a strong association between children’s success in school and their experiences with storybooks and storytelling in their mother ____ from an early age. Children who ____ well on literacy tests tend to have stories read or told to them before starting their formal education. In regard to the significance of stories in children's literacy development, studies suggest that most of the new vocabulary children ____ in their school years are acquired through stories they read or listen to. The value of stories, nevertheless, should not be limited to language acquisition; stories can also bring gains in personal, emotional and learning development in children ____ those in language.

22. Research has shown that there is a strong association between children’s success in school and their experiences with storybooks and storytelling in their mother ____ from an early age.

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People tell stories for various reasons. Some stories are told to entertain, while others aim to pass on wisdom, knowledge, and morals to future generations. For young children, stories play a crucial role in their lives. Not only do children learn about the world around them through stories but ____, they build up a foundation for future learning as well. Research has shown that there is a strong association between children’s success in school and their experiences with storybooks and storytelling in their mother ____ from an early age. Children who ____ well on literacy tests tend to have stories read or told to them before starting their formal education. In regard to the significance of stories in children's literacy development, studies suggest that most of the new vocabulary children ____ in their school years are acquired through stories they read or listen to. The value of stories, nevertheless, should not be limited to language acquisition; stories can also bring gains in personal, emotional and learning development in children ____ those in language.

23. Children who ____ well on literacy tests tend to have stories read or told to them before starting their formal education.

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People tell stories for various reasons. Some stories are told to entertain, while others aim to pass on wisdom, knowledge, and morals to future generations. For young children, stories play a crucial role in their lives. Not only do children learn about the world around them through stories but ____, they build up a foundation for future learning as well. Research has shown that there is a strong association between children’s success in school and their experiences with storybooks and storytelling in their mother ____ from an early age. Children who ____ well on literacy tests tend to have stories read or told to them before starting their formal education. In regard to the significance of stories in children's literacy development, studies suggest that most of the new vocabulary children ____ in their school years are acquired through stories they read or listen to. The value of stories, nevertheless, should not be limited to language acquisition; stories can also bring gains in personal, emotional and learning development in children ____ those in language.

24. In regard to the significance of stories in children's literacy development, studies suggest that most of the new vocabulary children ____ in their school years are acquired through stories they read or listen to.

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People tell stories for various reasons. Some stories are told to entertain, while others aim to pass on wisdom, knowledge, and morals to future generations. For young children, stories play a crucial role in their lives. Not only do children learn about the world around them through stories but ____, they build up a foundation for future learning as well. Research has shown that there is a strong association between children’s success in school and their experiences with storybooks and storytelling in their mother ____ from an early age. Children who ____ well on literacy tests tend to have stories read or told to them before starting their formal education. In regard to the significance of stories in children's literacy development, studies suggest that most of the new vocabulary children ____ in their school years are acquired through stories they read or listen to. The value of stories, nevertheless, should not be limited to language acquisition; stories can also bring gains in personal, emotional and learning development in children ____ those in language.

25. The value of stories, nevertheless, should not be limited to language acquisition; stories can also bring gains in personal, emotional and learning development in children ____ those in language.

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Because of their valuable cargo and minimal defenses, merchant ships make especially attractive targets for maritime pirates. In response, some private companies offer security services to ____ merchant ships’ defensive capacities. Vessels can hire armed security personnel to accompany them on voyages. Or, an escort vessel can be hired to ____ dangerous shipping lanes. Because of the high risk and expense ____ the latter service, it’s an option that would likely only be used by ships carrying rare or most valuable commodities. In fact, many shipping firms choose to forego any additional security ____, opting instead to simply pay the ransom should one of their vessels be hijacked. Unfortunately, ____ say, doing so emboldens hijackers and encourages piracy.

26. In response, some private companies offer security services to ____ merchant ships’ defensive capacities.

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Because of their valuable cargo and minimal defenses, merchant ships make especially attractive targets for maritime pirates. In response, some private companies offer security services to ____ merchant ships’ defensive capacities. Vessels can hire armed security personnel to accompany them on voyages. Or, an escort vessel can be hired to ____ dangerous shipping lanes. Because of the high risk and expense ____ the latter service, it’s an option that would likely only be used by ships carrying rare or most valuable commodities. In fact, many shipping firms choose to forego any additional security ____, opting instead to simply pay the ransom should one of their vessels be hijacked. Unfortunately, ____ say, doing so emboldens hijackers and encourages piracy.

27. Or, an escort vessel can be hired to ____ dangerous shipping lanes.

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Because of their valuable cargo and minimal defenses, merchant ships make especially attractive targets for maritime pirates. In response, some private companies offer security services to ____ merchant ships’ defensive capacities. Vessels can hire armed security personnel to accompany them on voyages. Or, an escort vessel can be hired to ____ dangerous shipping lanes. Because of the high risk and expense ____ the latter service, it’s an option that would likely only be used by ships carrying rare or most valuable commodities. In fact, many shipping firms choose to forego any additional security ____, opting instead to simply pay the ransom should one of their vessels be hijacked. Unfortunately, ____ say, doing so emboldens hijackers and encourages piracy.

28. Because of the high risk and expense ____ the latter service, it’s an option that would likely only be used by ships carrying rare or most valuable commodities.

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Because of their valuable cargo and minimal defenses, merchant ships make especially attractive targets for maritime pirates. In response, some private companies offer security services to ____ merchant ships’ defensive capacities. Vessels can hire armed security personnel to accompany them on voyages. Or, an escort vessel can be hired to ____ dangerous shipping lanes. Because of the high risk and expense ____ the latter service, it’s an option that would likely only be used by ships carrying rare or most valuable commodities. In fact, many shipping firms choose to forego any additional security ____, opting instead to simply pay the ransom should one of their vessels be hijacked. Unfortunately, ____ say, doing so emboldens hijackers and encourages piracy.

29. In fact, many shipping firms choose to forego any additional security ____, opting instead to simply pay the ransom should one of their vessels be hijacked.

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Because of their valuable cargo and minimal defenses, merchant ships make especially attractive targets for maritime pirates. In response, some private companies offer security services to ____ merchant ships’ defensive capacities. Vessels can hire armed security personnel to accompany them on voyages. Or, an escort vessel can be hired to ____ dangerous shipping lanes. Because of the high risk and expense ____ the latter service, it’s an option that would likely only be used by ships carrying rare or most valuable commodities. In fact, many shipping firms choose to forego any additional security ____, opting instead to simply pay the ransom should one of their vessels be hijacked. Unfortunately, ____ say, doing so emboldens hijackers and encourages piracy.

30. Unfortunately, ____ say, doing so emboldens hijackers and encourages piracy.

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If you are a person who cares about hygiene, you may have noticed little beads in exfoliating facial scrubs and toothpaste. What you may not know is that these microbeads are actually balls of plastic that are smaller than five millimeters in diameter. They were designed to be easily flushed down the drain. However, because water treatment plants were not built to filter them out, microbeads are polluting rivers, oceans, and lakes in a serious yet not immediately obvious way.

According to a study that was published in the scientific journal Environmental Science and Technology in 2015, eight trillion microbeads were released into aquatic habitats daily in the US alone. Since then, this estimate has continued to rise, contributing to the ever-growing global microplastic problem. Microbeads aren’t biodegradable, which is bad news for both marine life and humans. The microbeads function as sponges and end up attracting dangerous chemicals like pesticides. Some animals, such as fish, cannot distinguish the beads from food and wind up eating them. In turn, these same animals are then eaten by humans. As a result, these beads radically impact human health as they move from being chemicals in water to being part of the food chain. What’s worse is that because of their size, they are incredibly difficult to clean up. Using them has put us on a surefire path to harming the planet’s wildlife and water quality.

“Beat the Microbead” is an international campaign initiated in 2012 by the Plastic Soup Foundation to raise the general public’s awareness about the environmental impact of microbeads. It has pressured cosmetic companies to phase out the use of beads. It has even released an app that allows people to scan the barcodes of products to see whether they contain microbeads. Identifying the complex names in an ingredients list can be difficult for consumers. However, the best solution at hand is to ban the use of microbeads outright and figure out a way to clean our oceans. Another way is to adopt natural alternatives that are non-toxic and biodegradable to replace microbeads. Researchers of the study concluded, “The probability of risk from microbead pollution is high, while the solution to this problem is simple.”

31. Which of the following sentences best expresses the main idea of the first paragraph?

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If you are a person who cares about hygiene, you may have noticed little beads in exfoliating facial scrubs and toothpaste. What you may not know is that these microbeads are actually balls of plastic that are smaller than five millimeters in diameter. They were designed to be easily flushed down the drain. However, because water treatment plants were not built to filter them out, microbeads are polluting rivers, oceans, and lakes in a serious yet not immediately obvious way.

According to a study that was published in the scientific journal Environmental Science and Technology in 2015, eight trillion microbeads were released into aquatic habitats daily in the US alone. Since then, this estimate has continued to rise, contributing to the ever-growing global microplastic problem. Microbeads aren’t biodegradable, which is bad news for both marine life and humans. The microbeads function as sponges and end up attracting dangerous chemicals like pesticides. Some animals, such as fish, cannot distinguish the beads from food and wind up eating them. In turn, these same animals are then eaten by humans. As a result, these beads radically impact human health as they move from being chemicals in water to being part of the food chain. What’s worse is that because of their size, they are incredibly difficult to clean up. Using them has put us on a surefire path to harming the planet’s wildlife and water quality.

“Beat the Microbead” is an international campaign initiated in 2012 by the Plastic Soup Foundation to raise the general public’s awareness about the environmental impact of microbeads. It has pressured cosmetic companies to phase out the use of beads. It has even released an app that allows people to scan the barcodes of products to see whether they contain microbeads. Identifying the complex names in an ingredients list can be difficult for consumers. However, the best solution at hand is to ban the use of microbeads outright and figure out a way to clean our oceans. Another way is to adopt natural alternatives that are non-toxic and biodegradable to replace microbeads. Researchers of the study concluded, “The probability of risk from microbead pollution is high, while the solution to this problem is simple.”

32. Which of the following sentences best expresses the main idea of the second paragraph?

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If you are a person who cares about hygiene, you may have noticed little beads in exfoliating facial scrubs and toothpaste. What you may not know is that these microbeads are actually balls of plastic that are smaller than five millimeters in diameter. They were designed to be easily flushed down the drain. However, because water treatment plants were not built to filter them out, microbeads are polluting rivers, oceans, and lakes in a serious yet not immediately obvious way.

According to a study that was published in the scientific journal Environmental Science and Technology in 2015, eight trillion microbeads were released into aquatic habitats daily in the US alone. Since then, this estimate has continued to rise, contributing to the ever-growing global microplastic problem. Microbeads aren’t biodegradable, which is bad news for both marine life and humans. The microbeads function as sponges and end up attracting dangerous chemicals like pesticides. Some animals, such as fish, cannot distinguish the beads from food and wind up eating them. In turn, these same animals are then eaten by humans. As a result, these beads radically impact human health as they move from being chemicals in water to being part of the food chain. What’s worse is that because of their size, they are incredibly difficult to clean up. Using them has put us on a surefire path to harming the planet’s wildlife and water quality.

“Beat the Microbead” is an international campaign initiated in 2012 by the Plastic Soup Foundation to raise the general public’s awareness about the environmental impact of microbeads. It has pressured cosmetic companies to phase out the use of beads. It has even released an app that allows people to scan the barcodes of products to see whether they contain microbeads. Identifying the complex names in an ingredients list can be difficult for consumers. However, the best solution at hand is to ban the use of microbeads outright and figure out a way to clean our oceans. Another way is to adopt natural alternatives that are non-toxic and biodegradable to replace microbeads. Researchers of the study concluded, “The probability of risk from microbead pollution is high, while the solution to this problem is simple.”

33. What is the main organizational pattern of the second paragraph?

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If you are a person who cares about hygiene, you may have noticed little beads in exfoliating facial scrubs and toothpaste. What you may not know is that these microbeads are actually balls of plastic that are smaller than five millimeters in diameter. They were designed to be easily flushed down the drain. However, because water treatment plants were not built to filter them out, microbeads are polluting rivers, oceans, and lakes in a serious yet not immediately obvious way.

According to a study that was published in the scientific journal Environmental Science and Technology in 2015, eight trillion microbeads were released into aquatic habitats daily in the US alone. Since then, this estimate has continued to rise, contributing to the ever-growing global microplastic problem. Microbeads aren’t biodegradable, which is bad news for both marine life and humans. The microbeads function as sponges and end up attracting dangerous chemicals like pesticides. Some animals, such as fish, cannot distinguish the beads from food and wind up eating them. In turn, these same animals are then eaten by humans. As a result, these beads radically impact human health as they move from being chemicals in water to being part of the food chain. What’s worse is that because of their size, they are incredibly difficult to clean up. Using them has put us on a surefire path to harming the planet’s wildlife and water quality.

“Beat the Microbead” is an international campaign initiated in 2012 by the Plastic Soup Foundation to raise the general public’s awareness about the environmental impact of microbeads. It has pressured cosmetic companies to phase out the use of beads. It has even released an app that allows people to scan the barcodes of products to see whether they contain microbeads. Identifying the complex names in an ingredients list can be difficult for consumers. However, the best solution at hand is to ban the use of microbeads outright and figure out a way to clean our oceans. Another way is to adopt natural alternatives that are non-toxic and biodegradable to replace microbeads. Researchers of the study concluded, “The probability of risk from microbead pollution is high, while the solution to this problem is simple.”

34. Which sentence does NOT provide relevant support for the main idea of the third paragraph?

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If you are a person who cares about hygiene, you may have noticed little beads in exfoliating facial scrubs and toothpaste. What you may not know is that these microbeads are actually balls of plastic that are smaller than five millimeters in diameter. They were designed to be easily flushed down the drain. However, because water treatment plants were not built to filter them out, microbeads are polluting rivers, oceans, and lakes in a serious yet not immediately obvious way.

According to a study that was published in the scientific journal Environmental Science and Technology in 2015, eight trillion microbeads were released into aquatic habitats daily in the US alone. Since then, this estimate has continued to rise, contributing to the ever-growing global microplastic problem. Microbeads aren’t biodegradable, which is bad news for both marine life and humans. The microbeads function as sponges and end up attracting dangerous chemicals like pesticides. Some animals, such as fish, cannot distinguish the beads from food and wind up eating them. In turn, these same animals are then eaten by humans. As a result, these beads radically impact human health as they move from being chemicals in water to being part of the food chain. What’s worse is that because of their size, they are incredibly difficult to clean up. Using them has put us on a surefire path to harming the planet’s wildlife and water quality.

“Beat the Microbead” is an international campaign initiated in 2012 by the Plastic Soup Foundation to raise the general public’s awareness about the environmental impact of microbeads. It has pressured cosmetic companies to phase out the use of beads. It has even released an app that allows people to scan the barcodes of products to see whether they contain microbeads. Identifying the complex names in an ingredients list can be difficult for consumers. However, the best solution at hand is to ban the use of microbeads outright and figure out a way to clean our oceans. Another way is to adopt natural alternatives that are non-toxic and biodegradable to replace microbeads. Researchers of the study concluded, “The probability of risk from microbead pollution is high, while the solution to this problem is simple.”

35. Which of the following titles is most appropriate for this passage?

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The impact of artificial intelligence on employment is a prominent topic, as highlighted by a sign reading “Stop Hiring Humans!” at an AI conference, reflecting the unease surrounding new AI models. Artisan, a startup, exemplifies this shift by offering AI agents like Ava, virtual sales representatives that can identify leads, contact customers, write emails, and schedule appointments, costing 96 percent less than human equivalents.

This development is part of the generative AI trend that began with ChatGPT in 2022, where AI increasingly makes decisions traditionally made by humans. While Artisan, one of the key players in this field, is upfront about the possibility of AI replacing certain jobs, many other generative AI companies take a more cautious stance. These companies argue that rather than replacing workers, AI will primarily serve as a tool to enhance human capabilities, allowing individuals to perform their jobs more efficiently and creatively.

Predictions regarding AI's impact vary significantly. Goldman Sachs estimates 300 million potential job losses globally. A Metigy report indicated that 89 percent of surveyed firms reduced customer relations staff due to generative AI. Conversely, the World Economic Forum found that 70 percent of major companies plan to hire workers with AI-related skills. This is seen by some as a “natural evolution,” with new sectors and jobs being created while others are lost, similar to the impact of the car. US Department of Labor data shows a decline in secretarial roles and a rise in computer scientists, coinciding with the rise of office computing.

Given the potential for displacement, some advise discretion when promoting AI that replaces parts of a team, with some clients preferring to keep their AI usage confidential. Analysts predict job losses for roles like programmers, call center operators, translators, and travel agents. However, some startups argue that their AI focuses on revenue growth, which can lead to more human jobs. Others note that while companies may not want to lay off staff, they are looking to grow without additional hiring. Transparency about AI's implications is crucial to avoid public backlash, as the development of AI is considered by some to be “inevitable.”

36. What is the writer’s purpose in the first paragraph?

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The impact of artificial intelligence on employment is a prominent topic, as highlighted by a sign reading “Stop Hiring Humans!” at an AI conference, reflecting the unease surrounding new AI models. Artisan, a startup, exemplifies this shift by offering AI agents like Ava, virtual sales representatives that can identify leads, contact customers, write emails, and schedule appointments, costing 96 percent less than human equivalents.

This development is part of the generative AI trend that began with ChatGPT in 2022, where AI increasingly makes decisions traditionally made by humans. While Artisan, one of the key players in this field, is upfront about the possibility of AI replacing certain jobs, many other generative AI companies take a more cautious stance. These companies argue that rather than replacing workers, AI will primarily serve as a tool to enhance human capabilities, allowing individuals to perform their jobs more efficiently and creatively.

Predictions regarding AI's impact vary significantly. Goldman Sachs estimates 300 million potential job losses globally. A Metigy report indicated that 89 percent of surveyed firms reduced customer relations staff due to generative AI. Conversely, the World Economic Forum found that 70 percent of major companies plan to hire workers with AI-related skills. This is seen by some as a “natural evolution,” with new sectors and jobs being created while others are lost, similar to the impact of the car. US Department of Labor data shows a decline in secretarial roles and a rise in computer scientists, coinciding with the rise of office computing.

Given the potential for displacement, some advise discretion when promoting AI that replaces parts of a team, with some clients preferring to keep their AI usage confidential. Analysts predict job losses for roles like programmers, call center operators, translators, and travel agents. However, some startups argue that their AI focuses on revenue growth, which can lead to more human jobs. Others note that while companies may not want to lay off staff, they are looking to grow without additional hiring. Transparency about AI's implications is crucial to avoid public backlash, as the development of AI is considered by some to be “inevitable.”

37. What is the writer’s purpose in the second paragraph?

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The impact of artificial intelligence on employment is a prominent topic, as highlighted by a sign reading “Stop Hiring Humans!” at an AI conference, reflecting the unease surrounding new AI models. Artisan, a startup, exemplifies this shift by offering AI agents like Ava, virtual sales representatives that can identify leads, contact customers, write emails, and schedule appointments, costing 96 percent less than human equivalents.

This development is part of the generative AI trend that began with ChatGPT in 2022, where AI increasingly makes decisions traditionally made by humans. While Artisan, one of the key players in this field, is upfront about the possibility of AI replacing certain jobs, many other generative AI companies take a more cautious stance. These companies argue that rather than replacing workers, AI will primarily serve as a tool to enhance human capabilities, allowing individuals to perform their jobs more efficiently and creatively.

Predictions regarding AI's impact vary significantly. Goldman Sachs estimates 300 million potential job losses globally. A Metigy report indicated that 89 percent of surveyed firms reduced customer relations staff due to generative AI. Conversely, the World Economic Forum found that 70 percent of major companies plan to hire workers with AI-related skills. This is seen by some as a “natural evolution,” with new sectors and jobs being created while others are lost, similar to the impact of the car. US Department of Labor data shows a decline in secretarial roles and a rise in computer scientists, coinciding with the rise of office computing.

Given the potential for displacement, some advise discretion when promoting AI that replaces parts of a team, with some clients preferring to keep their AI usage confidential. Analysts predict job losses for roles like programmers, call center operators, translators, and travel agents. However, some startups argue that their AI focuses on revenue growth, which can lead to more human jobs. Others note that while companies may not want to lay off staff, they are looking to grow without additional hiring. Transparency about AI's implications is crucial to avoid public backlash, as the development of AI is considered by some to be “inevitable.”

38. What is the main idea of the third paragraph?

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The impact of artificial intelligence on employment is a prominent topic, as highlighted by a sign reading “Stop Hiring Humans!” at an AI conference, reflecting the unease surrounding new AI models. Artisan, a startup, exemplifies this shift by offering AI agents like Ava, virtual sales representatives that can identify leads, contact customers, write emails, and schedule appointments, costing 96 percent less than human equivalents.

This development is part of the generative AI trend that began with ChatGPT in 2022, where AI increasingly makes decisions traditionally made by humans. While Artisan, one of the key players in this field, is upfront about the possibility of AI replacing certain jobs, many other generative AI companies take a more cautious stance. These companies argue that rather than replacing workers, AI will primarily serve as a tool to enhance human capabilities, allowing individuals to perform their jobs more efficiently and creatively.

Predictions regarding AI's impact vary significantly. Goldman Sachs estimates 300 million potential job losses globally. A Metigy report indicated that 89 percent of surveyed firms reduced customer relations staff due to generative AI. Conversely, the World Economic Forum found that 70 percent of major companies plan to hire workers with AI-related skills. This is seen by some as a “natural evolution,” with new sectors and jobs being created while others are lost, similar to the impact of the car. US Department of Labor data shows a decline in secretarial roles and a rise in computer scientists, coinciding with the rise of office computing.

Given the potential for displacement, some advise discretion when promoting AI that replaces parts of a team, with some clients preferring to keep their AI usage confidential. Analysts predict job losses for roles like programmers, call center operators, translators, and travel agents. However, some startups argue that their AI focuses on revenue growth, which can lead to more human jobs. Others note that while companies may not want to lay off staff, they are looking to grow without additional hiring. Transparency about AI's implications is crucial to avoid public backlash, as the development of AI is considered by some to be “inevitable.”

39. What is the main idea of the fourth paragraph?

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The impact of artificial intelligence on employment is a prominent topic, as highlighted by a sign reading “Stop Hiring Humans!” at an AI conference, reflecting the unease surrounding new AI models. Artisan, a startup, exemplifies this shift by offering AI agents like Ava, virtual sales representatives that can identify leads, contact customers, write emails, and schedule appointments, costing 96 percent less than human equivalents.

This development is part of the generative AI trend that began with ChatGPT in 2022, where AI increasingly makes decisions traditionally made by humans. While Artisan, one of the key players in this field, is upfront about the possibility of AI replacing certain jobs, many other generative AI companies take a more cautious stance. These companies argue that rather than replacing workers, AI will primarily serve as a tool to enhance human capabilities, allowing individuals to perform their jobs more efficiently and creatively.

Predictions regarding AI's impact vary significantly. Goldman Sachs estimates 300 million potential job losses globally. A Metigy report indicated that 89 percent of surveyed firms reduced customer relations staff due to generative AI. Conversely, the World Economic Forum found that 70 percent of major companies plan to hire workers with AI-related skills. This is seen by some as a “natural evolution,” with new sectors and jobs being created while others are lost, similar to the impact of the car. US Department of Labor data shows a decline in secretarial roles and a rise in computer scientists, coinciding with the rise of office computing.

Given the potential for displacement, some advise discretion when promoting AI that replaces parts of a team, with some clients preferring to keep their AI usage confidential. Analysts predict job losses for roles like programmers, call center operators, translators, and travel agents. However, some startups argue that their AI focuses on revenue growth, which can lead to more human jobs. Others note that while companies may not want to lay off staff, they are looking to grow without additional hiring. Transparency about AI's implications is crucial to avoid public backlash, as the development of AI is considered by some to be “inevitable.”

40. What is the writer’s tone toward the impact of AI on human jobs overall?