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1、A new study has shown how computers and robots powered by artificial intelligence can read human eye movements to "read" human personalities.
The eyes, they say, are the windows to the soul. And if that is true, computers and robots powered by sophisticated(复杂的) artificial intelligence algorithms(算法) may soon have the ability to peer into your soul. That is the result of a new study on the connection between eye movements and personality, conducted by neuroscience researchers based at the University of South Australia and Published in the scientific Journal Frontiers in Neuroscience.
"Eye movements during an everyday task predict aspects of our personality," wrote the researchers, led by University of South Australia neuroscientist Tobias Loetscher, whose team follows 42 study subjects around the university campus recording their eye movements, then determines their personality traits(特点) with "well-established questionnaires" for determining personality type, according to a summary of the study published by the site Science Daily.
The researchers fed the data into their AI algorithms and found that computers running the algorithms were able to record human eye movements and immediately determine a person's major personality traits, such as "neuroticism, extraversion(外向), agreeableness, conscientiousness, as well as perceptual(感知的) curiosity", the scientists wrote.
"The new findings could improve the way human beings interact with their computers and other high-tech devices, even robots, allowing for more natural and realistic social interactions with machines," Loetscher said.
"People are always looking for improved, personalized services. Today's robots and computers are not socially aware so they cannot adapt to non-verbal information," Loetscher said in a statement quoted by Indian Express. "This research provides opportunities to develop robots and computers so that they can become more natural, and better at interpreting human social signals."
The study revealed previously undiscovered relations between specific personality characteristics and specific eye movement tendencies, according to a summary in Britain's Daily Mail newspaper.
(1)、What do the underlined words "peer into" in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A、understand B、stare at C、search for D、concern about(2)、How did the researchers conduct the research?A、It was carried out in a lab. B、42 subjects' eye movements were recorded. C、The students' daily movements were tracked. D、Its subjects' personalities were determined by computer.(3)、According to Tobias Loetscher, what can we know?A、Robots and computers are socially conscious. B、People care less about improved, personalized services. C、Today's robots and computers can accustom to non-verbal information. D、The discovery will improve the interaction between human beings and machines.(4)、What can be a suitable title for the text?A、Human Personality Traits B、What Human Eye Movements Are C、Tell Personalities by Eye Movements D、How Humans and Machines Interact -
2、I was in the middle of coding a web page when my wife emailed me these questions: Ever wonder what it would be like to have the face, the brains, the personality and the body? What it would be like to have everyone stop when you walk in a room? What it would be like to be able to get anything or anyone you want? I stopped for a moment and thought about it because my wife wouldn't email me this unless something had driven her to do so. I emailed her back with what I thought was a pretty good answer. Here is what I wrote her back.
Yes, I had thought many times about what it would be like to be one of the beautiful people. To be able to take your breath away when I walked into a room, or to be the life of the party and have everyone fawning(奉承) over me as I wore only the finest clothes and sported the perfect body? But then I always came back to the realization that a lifestyle like that is so fragile. As you get older, your body changes; as you get older, the money changes. Your body never looks the same; the clothes become more and more expensive to maintain. And once you have crossed the line, suddenly you are out. The next fresh face comes in and you are quickly forgotten.
All through growing up I was never an attractive person. I was overweight and picked on. But that didn't stop me from being a nice person—a good, clean, funny and helpful person. I was the person who you came to when you needed a friend after a breakup. I was the one you came to when you needed a joke to brighten up your day. And in the long run, I will be the one you remember, not the new face, or the fresh style.
In closing, I would like to say that we, as people, have developed into looking for things that are bigger and better instead of what will last. I don't know about you, but I will remember the friend who helped me when I was down, more than the hot girl I just saw walking down the street.
I wish I could teach the world some more jokes.
(1)、How did the author react to his wife's questions?A、He took them seriously. B、He went on coding the page. C、He replied to them right away. D、He wondered why she had done so.(2)、What can we learn about the author?A、He cares much about appearance. B、He has a clever and beautiful wife. C、He is always ready to help others. D、He doesn't like beautiful women.(3)、According to the text, the author would agree that one should ________.A、try a new and fresh lifestyle B、tell jokes to live a meaningful life C、wear fancy clothes to attract people D、be the person who brings joy to others(4)、Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A、What Is Wisdom? B、What Will Last? C、Three Questions D、Three Answers -
3、Facebook has turned out to be one of the most visited and most popular social media sites in the world. When it comes to talking about Facebook, we cannot stop ourselves from describing its creator, Mark Zuckerberg. His success story and Facebook have inspired many people all over the world in different ways.
Mark Zuckerberg was born into a well-educated family and developed an interest in computer programming at an early age. His first computer was a Quantex 486DX, powered by the Intel 486 processor. When Mark was 12 years old, his father introduced him to Atari BASIC Programming. At such a young age, Mark managed to use the program to come up with his own messenger called the ZuckNet. Thanks to his first creation, all the computers in his house were connected to the ones in his father's dental office. Within that connected system, the computer users were allowed to send messages to each other.
Mark Zuckerberg created his billion-dollar social networking site based on a simple concept. He was trying to compare photos of two different people and he invited other people to vote and decide which one was better looking. At Harvard University, with his three classmates, he had come up with the Facebook's predecessor, Facemash. Mark Zuckerberg finally started to write the code for a new website later known as Facebook in 2004. This new site was equipped with new ideas and more useful features, including a section where users can share their comments. Facebook managed to become popular with many more users at many universities around the country. It only took less than a few months for Mark Zuckerberg to spread his networking site to countless numbers of schools and universities in the United States and Canada.
Six years later TIME magazine made him Person of the Year for his social networking site. In 2018, Forbes included Mark in the list of the 400 richest people in the world.
(1)、What's Zuckerberg's first achievement as a programmer?A、A billion-dollar social networking site. B、Atari BASIC Programming. C、Facemash. D、Messenger ZuckNet.(2)、What do we know about Facebook?A、Mark wrote the code for it with his classmates B、Mark first managed to spread it among IT business. C、It is directly based on ZuckNet. D、It has helped Mark rank among top billionaires around the world.(3)、When did TIME magazine feature Mark Zuckerberg on its cover?A、In 2004 B、In 2015 C、In 2014 D、In 2010(4)、Which of the following have contributed to Zucketherg' success?①support of his family ②Gift for computer programming
③Popularity at university ④Teamwork
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4、Montreal, Quebec is a great vacation destination with a number of annual and on-going activities and events in the area. Find a variety of area activities and attractions, lodging options and complete vacation packages conveniently online!
Winter in Montreal: Ice Skating
The skating experience starts with a guide who will bring your group to a rink (溜冰场) that is best for learning. You can rent skates, and you will be taught how to skate comfortably whether you are a beginner or an expert. The skating experience lasts 3 hours and an extra hour when you are allowed to take pictures and truly enjoy the rink experience.
Montreal Tower Observatory
This 4-hour tour will take guests to the tallest inclined tower in the world, complete with an added tour of the botanical garden. You'll notice that the city is actually quite beautiful especially from such a tall building. If you are bringing children along they will get a kick out of how unique the structure of the building is in the skyline of this big city. The trip to the top takes only approximately 2 minutes.
Flavors of Old Montreal Walking Tour
This is a 1.5-hour food walking tour. You'll basically explore all of old Montréal and you will see a place that has a rich culture and rich history. You will see what it was like in the olden days. You will see the life of the first and only French province in Canada. You will eat delicious foods like cheese, macaroons, and even more.
Montreal Half-Day Bike Tour
Montreal half-day bike tour is family friendly which lasts almost 3 hours. This ride is acceptable for any skill level and any age. There are three routes to choose from including the city tour, the Vista architecture tour and the city of contrast tour. Each course will have a tour guide who will introduce the sightseeing during the trip.
(1)、How long does it probably take a tourist to experience the skating?A、2 hours. B、3 hours. C、4 hours. D、5 hours.(2)、What can you do on the tour of Montreal Tower Observatory?A、Take the fast trip to the top of the tower. B、See some precious plants from a bird view. C、Enjoy the beauty of the city in the botanical garden. D、Teach the unique structure of the building to your children.(3)、Which tour will you choose if you want to spend a weekend with your parents?A、Winter in Montreal: Ice Skating. B、Montreal Tower Observatory. C、Flavors of Old Montreal Walking Tour. D、Montreal Half-Day Bike Tour. -
5、I know I'll have to study harder as a senior high school student and get used to a lot more.
我知道作为高中生我得更加努力地学习,学会承担更多的责任。
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6、"Why did she spill the beans?" I thought regretfully. "Now everyone knows my personal story." I'll always remember that day, when I was so1 by all the strange looks everyone was giving me. Those thoughts will always stay with me. And I couldn't believe I would lose the friendship of the person I2 most.
Five years back, Sally was the new kid in class. I don't know what it was, but something unique about her3 me to her. She was the most friendly person I knew. We started as classmates, but after a few months, we were like best friends. So, I never expected her to hurt me in such a big4.
I don't know what made me tell Sally about my personal life. She made the matter even5 than it was, adding things that were not true and telling everyone at school. It was like someone had stabbed me in the back. After she brought my6 to the light, everyone at school started laughing at me, looking at me and7 whenever I passed by. After this terrible situation, I changed schools. Sally called me many times, but I didn't answer. My heart was8.
I tried hard to recover from the9 she left on my heart. I started a new life. After five years, my life went back to the way it was, with new friends. But one day, I met Anna10 at the market. She was my classmate from 3rd grade. She told me that Sally wasn't the one who11 my secrets. Mary was. Mary was our school's big mouth who always wanted to12 her nose into other people's business.
I was13. I wished I could have asked Sally about this. I wished I could go back in time and14 my mistakes. From that, I learned a life lesson that we should trust those we love because one little mistake could really15 our lives.
(1)A 、excited B 、relaxed C 、annoyed D 、surprised(2)A 、trusted B 、affected C 、impressed D 、doubted(3)A 、directed B 、pulled C 、attracted D 、addicted(4)A 、way B 、measure C 、aspect D 、form(5)A 、better B 、worse C 、easier D 、harder(6)A 、secrets B 、achievements C 、failures D 、performances(7)A 、greeting B 、whispering C 、comforting D 、ignoring(8)A 、cheered up B 、calmed down C 、torn apart D 、left alone(9)A 、wound B 、injury C 、sorrow D 、gratitude(10)A 、regularly B 、immediately C 、directly D 、accidentally(11)A 、gave away B 、gave in C 、gave off D 、gave up(12)A 、supply B 、assist C 、check D 、stick(13)A 、in trouble B 、at a loss C 、in panic D 、at ease(14)A 、make B 、find C 、fix D 、create(15)A 、improve B 、enrich C 、damage D 、bother -
7、Every morning when the alarm goes off, many people face a hard choice: to snooze (打盹) or not to snooze? If you happen to be an iPhone user, you may have wondered why the snooze button gives you exactly nine minutes. This number is not a casual choice as it is tied to historical design and human sleep science.
The nine-minute snooze period is not unique to the iPhone. In the mid-20th century, when mechanical (机械的) alarm clocks were the main type on the market, a leading producer introduced a snooze alarm. However, the standard gears of mechanical clocks made it difficult to set a double-digit snooze period. Engineers eventually settled on nine minutes, the largest possible single-digit (个位数的), to avoid the need to redesign the clock's mechanism. Apple might have taken the nine-minute snooze to honor this early invention.
From a physiological point of view, a nine-minute period is practical. Our bodies start to fall into the second stage of a sleep cycle about 10 minutes after falling asleep. Therefore, a snooze period of nine minutes allows for less sudden awakening as it helps avoid a deeper stage of sleep. This timing can also reduce sleepiness and make it slightly easier to wake up when the alarm rings again.
The debate over whether snoozing is helpful or harmful continues among sleep experts. Some research suggests that snoozing provides enough time for the body and brain to shift gradually from sleep to wakefulness. On the other hand, other studies argue that while hitting the snooze button might give you a brief feeling of extra rest, it fragments your sleep and makes you more tired than if you wake up with the first alarm. Continuous, undisturbed sleep is generally better for mental abilities and overall health. Finally, understanding your own sleep patterns can help you make the decision between whether to keep hitting the snooze button or embrace the cruel reality of the first alarm.
(1)、Why was a nine-minute snooze time chosen for mechanical alarm clocks?A、To show respect to the early design. B、To follow the trend of other clock producers. C、To match the principles of human sleep science. D、To avoid the change of the clock's inner structure.(2)、What does the underlined word "fragment" in the last paragraph mean?A、worsen B、break C、shorten D、delay(3)、What does the author suggest at the end of the passage?A、Keep hitting the snooze button to get extra rest. B、Make a choice by considering your own sleep habits. C、Ignore the snoozing effect and follow your sleep patterns. D、Consider both positive and negative effects of snoozing before deciding.(4)、Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A、Nine Minutes of Extra Rest or Nine Minutes of Regret? B、Is the Nine-Minute snooze Beneficial to Our Sleep Routine? C、Why is the Snooze Button an Important Feature of Alarm Clocks? D、How Does the Snooze Button Work to Influence Our Sleep Quality? -
8、听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。(1)、What is the most important thing people search for in a city?A、Jobs. B、Entertainment. C、Education.(2)、How old is the speaker this year?A、50 years old. B、40 years old. C、30 years old.(3)、What did the speaker decide to do?A、Leave the city. B、Do an interview. C、Get a higher position.
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9、听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。(1)、What did the woman do yesterday?A、She attended a lecture. B、She visited the Film Park. C、She saw some film stars.(2)、What can we say about Mr. Lamb?A、He is hard-working. B、He is brave. C、He is humorous.(3)、What made the man surprised?A、The weather. B、The model dinosaur. C、The film set.(4)、What do we know about the man?A、He is a director. B、He is good at telling jokes. C、He thinks acting is easy.
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10、听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。(1)、Which book have the speakers both read?A、The Secret Garden. B、James and the Giant Peach. C、The Magic School Bus.(2)、What kind of book does the woman like best?A、A historical novel. B、A comic book. C、A science fiction novel.(3)、Why hasn't the man read recently?A、He has been busy practicing basketball. B、He hasn't been able to afford books. C、He hasn't found any good books.
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11、听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。(1)、How much does the man pay in total?A、5 pounds. B、15 pounds. C、20 pounds.(2)、What day is it today?A、Friday. B、Saturday. C、Sunday.(3)、Where does the conversation probably take place?A、In a hotel. B、In the post office. C、In a bank.
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12、听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。(1)、What will the woman do this Sunday?A、Give a performance. B、Buy some fruit. C、Pick up litter.(2)、What does the man think of the woman?A、She's kind. B、She's careless. C、She's talented.
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13、What does the man suggest doing?A、Going to the cinema. B、Having some Indian food. C、Getting some drinks first.
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14、What will the man do first this afternoon?A、Join a reading club. B、Play table tennis. C、Have a piano lesson.
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15、How does the woman sound?A、Proud. B、Calm. C、Curious.
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16、What is the woman interested in?A、Learning math. B、Repairing tools. C、Engineering.
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17、Where are the speakers?A、At home. B、In a hospital. C、In an office.
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18、应用文写作
假定你是李华,你的英国朋友Tom刚上高中,不适应高中的学习,感到有压力。请你用英文给他写一封邮件,内容包括:
1.写信目的;
2.具体建议;
3.你的期待。
注意:写作词数应为80左右。
Dear Tom,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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19、American football can't (与……相比) soccer, because they are two completely different sports. (用compare短语) (根据汉语提示完成句子)
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20、Some girls (进行不健康的节食), because they want to stay slim. (用go短语) (根据汉语提示完成句子)