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- 先看標題，一開始就弄清楚單字與片語的使用情境
- 接著，瀏覽單字表（Vocabulary），點擊連結聽單字發音並跟著練習，這麼做你可以同時訓練聽力與發音
- 再回來閱讀文章，第一次先純看英文；第二次再邊看英文邊對照中文翻譯確認自己有沒有正確理解文章內容
- 閱讀文章的同時，試著回想粗體字的單字或片語意思，情境式的單字記憶比較有效唷
- 接下來做是非題與簡答題，確認剛剛讀到的內容有沒有真的懂、理解到了什麼程度
- 想訓練自己的口語表達，可以再做討論題（Discussion），底下有附每一題的參考答案
AI Model Appears in a Top Fashion Magazine
AI 模特兒首度登上頂尖時尚雜誌
An AI model has appeared in a top fashion magazine for the first time. In the August edition of the best-selling "Vogue" magazine, a "perfect looking" blonde model has been used to show off summer clothes from the lifestyle brand Guess.
這是有史以來第一次有 AI 模特兒登上了頂尖時尚雜誌。在八月號的暢銷雜誌《Vogue》中出現了一位不可方物的金髮模特兒，她身著休閒品牌 Guess 的夏季服飾。
Vogue says it is the first time an AI-generated "person" has featured in its pages. It said its editors did not decide to include a computer-generated model, and that the model was part of an advertising campaign.
《Vogue》表示這是自家雜誌首度出現由 AI 生成的人物，並補充選用電腦生成的模特兒這項決定並非出自編輯部，該模特的出現其實是廣告宣傳活動的一部份。
The model was created by a company called Seraphinne Vallora. It said it used AI because it saw a "gap in the market". The company added that it wanted to "harness the incredible power of AI to revolutionize marketing images".
這位模特兒是由一家名為 Seraphinne Vallora 的公司生成。這家公司表示他們選用 AI 是因為看到了市場有這項缺口，他們希望利用 AI （強大的力量）來翻轉大眾對於行銷形象的印象。
The Guess ad has created a lot of controversy in the fashion industry. Sinead Bovell, a former model, wrote an article for Vogue five years ago about how AI might replace human models.
這則 Guess 廣告在時尚界引發了巨大爭議。前模特兒 Sinead Bovell 五年前就曾在《Vogue》撰文，討論 AI 可能取代真人模特兒的議題。
Many people in the fashion world are now worried that this could come true. Another model, Felicity Hayward, said the Guess ad was "very disheartening and quite scary". She called it a "kick in the teeth" for diversity in the industry because AI models will replace real models.
現在時尚圈的許多人都擔心這可能會成真。另一位模特兒 Felicity Hayward 表示，Guess 的這則廣告「令人備感消沉與害怕」。她稱這對產業的多元性是「一大打擊」，因為 AI 模特兒將會取代真人模特兒。
The CEO of the eating disorder charity Beat is also worried. She thinks perfect AI models will make people worry that their own bodies are not perfect. She said, "Poor body image increases the risk of developing an eating disorder."
飲食失調慈善團體 Beat 的執行長也表示其憂慮。她認為，完美的 AI 模特兒會讓大眾擔心自己的身材不夠完美。她指出：「個體對於自己身材的不滿會提高罹患飲食失調症的風險。」
Vocabulary｜點擊單字查看發音與例句~
feature vt. 登上…刊物
harness vt. 使用，利用
controversy n. [S] [U] 爭議 *注意：重音節在 "con-"
a kick in the teeth phr. 嚴重的打擊
eating disorder n. 飲食失調症
True / False｜是非題
- An AI model is in a leading fashion magazine for the second time. T / F
- The model was modelling clothes for an autumn collection of clothes. T / F
- It wasn't the magazine's editors' decision to put the AI model in its mag. T / F
- The model was created because a company saw a gap in the market. T / F
- Five years ago, a model predicted AI models would replace real ones. T / F
- Another model said a photographer kicked her in the teeth. T / F
- The boss of an eating disorder charity said AI models could help people. T / F
- The boss of the charity said AI models could lead to eating disorders. T / F
Comprehension Questions｜閱讀理解簡答題
1. What does the article say the AI model was part of?
2. What did the company that created the model see a gap in?
3. What has the ad created a lot of in the fashion industry? Why?
4. What did a model say the AI model was for diversity?
5. What might a poor body image increase the risk of?
Discussion｜口語表達練習
1. What do you think about what you read?
2. What do you think of creating AI fashion models?
3. What do you think the life of a model is like?
4. In what ways might AI models be better than human models?
5. Should models in fashion magazines be all different sizes and colors?
Answers｜答案
True / False｜是非題
- An AI model is in a leading fashion magazine for the second time. T / F
- The model was modelling clothes for an autumn collection of clothes. T / F
- It wasn't the magazine's editors' decision to put the AI model in its mag. T / F
- The model was created because a company saw a gap in the market. T / F
- Five years ago, a model predicted AI models would replace real ones. T / F
- Another model said a photographer kicked her in the teeth. T / F
- The boss of an eating disorder charity said AI models could help people. T / F
- The boss of the charity said AI models could lead to eating disorders. T / F
Comprehension Questions｜閱讀理解簡答題
1. What does the article say the AI model was part of?
The article says the AI model was part of an advertising campaign.
文章提到AI 模特兒其實是廣告活動的一部分。
2. What did the company that created the model see a gap in?
The company that created the model saw a gap in the market.
創在該模特兒的公司看準了市場缺口。
3. What has the ad created a lot of in the fashion industry? Why?
The ad has created a lot of controversy in the fashion industry because people are worried that AI models could replace real human models.
這則廣告在時尚界引發了巨大爭議，因為大家擔心 AI 模特兒可能會取代真人模特兒。
4. What did a model say the AI model was for diversity?
A model said the AI model was a “kick in the teeth” for diversity in the industry.
一名模特兒表示AI 模特兒會嚴重打擊時尚產業的多元性。
5. What might a poor body image increase the risk of?
A poor body image might increase the risk of developing an eating disorder.
對身材產生的負面觀感可能會提高患上飲食失調症的風險。
Discussion｜口語表達練習
1. What do you think about what you read?
I find the article both fascinating and slightly concerning. On the one hand, it shows how advanced technology has become in creative industries like fashion. On the other hand, it raises questions about body image standards and the future of human jobs.
看完文章我覺得既新奇又有點擔心。一方面，文章告訴我們科技在時尚這類創意產業中已經進步到什麼程度；但另一方面，也使讀者不得不思考（未來的）身材標準（可能帶來的外貌焦慮與心理健康問題）以及人類未來的工作（會如何受到AI發展的影響）。
2. What do you think of creating AI fashion models?
I think creating AI fashion models is an innovative idea, but it should be used carefully. While it can make marketing more efficient and flexible, it may reduce opportunities for real models. Moreover, it could promote unrealistic beauty standards if not managed responsibly.
我覺得生成AI 時尚模特兒很有創意，但使用上必須非常謹慎。雖然這能讓行銷更有效率也更有彈性，卻可能減少真人模特兒的工作機會。此外，如果沒有好好管理，這可能會助長那些不切實際的審美標準。
3. What do you think the life of a model is like?
I believe the life of a model can be both exciting and challenging. Models often travel, meet influential people, and work in glamorous environments. However, they also face pressure to maintain a certain appearance and deal with intense competition.
我覺得模特兒的生活既光鮮亮麗又充滿挑戰。他們經常要出國旅行、結交有影響力的人士，並在華麗的環境中工作。然而，他們也面臨著必須維持特定外貌與身材的壓力，也承受著極其激烈的競爭（帶來的挑戰）。
4. In what ways might AI models be better than human models?
I suppose AI models might be better than human models in terms of convenience and cost, for instance. They do not need rest, travel, or payment, which makes them highly efficient for companies. In addition, they can be easily adjusted to fit different styles or trends instantly.
我覺得單就便利性和成本而言，AI 模特兒確實可能比真人模特兒更有優勢。舉例來說，因為AI 模特兒不需要休息、不必出差（任何時間都能上班），也不領薪水，這樣的虛擬模特兒能為公司帶來極高的效率。此外，AI 模特兒還能根據不同的風格或趨勢隨時進行調整。
5. Should models in fashion magazines be all different sizes and colors?
Yes, I strongly believe that models in fashion magazines should represent different sizes and colors. This diversity helps people feel included and improves body confidence among readers. It also reflects real society more accurately and promotes a healthier standard of beauty.
是的，我深信時尚雜誌裡的模特兒應該呈現不同的體型與膚色。這種多元性不僅能讓大眾更有歸屬感，也能提升讀者的對於自己的身材的（接納與）信心。同時，這也更能反映真實社會的樣貌，並推廣更健康的審美觀。
文章來源： Breaking News English - AI Model Appears in Top Fashion Magazine
Edited by Astrid L.
