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1、Countless stories have portrayed the deep connection between humans and horses, such as classic literary works Black Beauty and The Chronicles of Narnia. However, the extent to which horses comprehend their human companions remains a mystery. Recent research has shown that horses can distinguish between human expressions of happiness and sadness conveyed through facial movements or vocal tones.
The researchers brought 28 horses into a room one by one, each wearing heart rate monitors as their actions were recorded. The horse faced two screens playing two different videos: one showed a happy person and the other a sad person. A voice was played at the same time, sounding happy or sad.
When the picture and voice didn't match—for example, if the voice was sad but the picture showed a happy person—the horse seemed puzzled and looked for a longer time, compared to the one that did match, as if it knew something didn't make sense. "You could imagine that they have a particular box in their mind labeled ‘human sadness' containing the characteristics of both a sad face and a sad voice, and that when we are sad, they expect what we say to match how we look," said Doctoral Researcher Océane Liehrmann of the University of Turku, in Finland.
The researchers also saw that horses were more attentive to the screen displaying the happy face. They looked at it more often and for a longer time and their heart rates increased when they heard a happy voice and decreased when they heard a sad voice as well.
It is possible that the horses might have associated happy human expressions with positive memories from their past. Another theory is that seeing a happy person could actually make a horse feel happier—a process known as emotional contagion. "We don't know whether horses themselves understand what it is to be sad. It is possible that they learn it means something for a human," said Liehrmann.
(1)、How did the researchers carry out the experiment?A、By comparing different horses' expressions. B、By monitoring horses' odd behavior in the lab. C、By summarizing the characteristics of the horses. D、By observing horses' reaction to human emotions.(2)、What can we learn from the result of the research?A、Horses had a preference for happy people. B、Horses were too nervous about the videos. C、Horses recognized people's identity quickly. D、Horses looked excited at a voice of sadness.(3)、What does the underlined word "contagion" probably mean in the last paragraph?A、Support. B、Influence. C、Outbreak. D、Control.(4)、Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A、Humans Impact Horses Hugely B、Horses Dislike Sorrowful People C、Humans and Horses Interact Closely D、Horses Know When You are Happy -
2、In the past, jobs were about muscles. Now they're about brains, but in the future, they'll be about the heart. – Minouche Shafik, the president of Columbia University
LinkedIn researchers recently looked at which skills any given job requires and then identified over 500 likely to be affected by generative A.I. technologies. They then estimated that 96 percent of a software engineer's current skills — mainly in programming languages — can eventually be possessed by A.I. Skills associated with jobs like legal associates and finance officers will also be highly exposed. In fact, given the broad impact A.I. is set to have, it is quite likely to affect all of our work to some degree or another.
Circling around this research is the big question emerging across so many conversations about A.I. and work, namely: What are our core capabilities as humans?
If we answer this question from a place of fear about what's left for people in the age of A.I., we can end up admitting a diminished view of human capability. Instead, it's critical for us all to start from a place that imagines what's possible for humans in the age of A.I. When we do that, we find ourselves focusing quickly on people skills that allow us to cooperate and innovate in ways technology can intensify but never replace.
A recent Jobs for the Future survey found that 78 percent of the 10 top-employing occupations classified uniquely human skills and tasks as "important" or "very important." These, commonly referred to as soft skills, include building interpersonal relationships, negotiating between parties and guiding and motivating teams.
Now is the time for leaders, across departments, to develop new ways for students to learn that are more directly tied to where our economy is going, not where it has been. Critically, that involves bringing the same level of preciseness to training around people skills that we have brought to technical skills.
Ultimately, for our society, this comes down to whether we believe in the potential of humans with as much belief as we believe in the potential of A.I. If we do, it is entirely possible to build a world of work that not only is more human but also is a place where all people are valued for the unique skills we have, enabling us to deliver new levels of human achievement across so many areas that affect all of our lives.
(1)、According to LinkedIn's recent research, __________.A、soft engineers are required to identify 500 languages B、A.I. will replace humans in jobs requiring certain skills C、we humans underestimate the impact A.I. is set to have D、A.I. technologies are to influence research to some degree(2)、Which of the following is "a diminished view of human capability" (paragraph 3)?A、Humans are losing control of the world. B、Technology intensifies humans' cooperation. C、Humans outsmart A.I in terms of critical thinking. D、A.I. and humans are similar in their ability to innovate.(3)、Leaders in different departments are advised to __________.A、teach students unique technical skills B、develop students' soft skills for their future C、remind students where our economy is going D、build healthy interpersonal relationships with students(4)、According to the writer, what is the core factor of human development?A、Practical value set on skills. B、Firm belief about A.I. technologies. C、Decisive effects brought by A.I. D、Confidence in our potential. -
3、My son, Ben, died when he was 23. The year after his death, I hiked 48 of the state's tallest mountains in his memory. Every step, path and peak has been a way to restore.
About a month after his death, my husband and I hiked Carter Dome and Mount Hight, sorrow weighing heavy in our hearts and legs. Standing on the peak, I looked out across the mountains my son loved. For a moment, the heavy blow brought about by Ben's death faded into the timeless expanse, and I could breathe.
The next weekend found us on Mount Moosilauke. Then Mount Cannon, Mount Flume, Mount Liberty and so on. It was a series of firsts, of struggles and overcoming them — climbing at night, climbing slides and rocks, camping alone, finding paths and planning routes.
Six days before the anniversary of Ben's death, I hiked my 48th and final peak: Mount Carrigain. As I stood on the observation platform at the peak, I found the essential truth I had been grasping to express for months: The only place that feels vast enough to hold sorrow this deep and wide is the top of a mountain, looking out into forever.
These days, I hike not to hide, but to seek. I find Ben, but I also find myself: someone broken, now braver and more capable. The forced isolation of sorrow becomes the welcome loneliness of the path; the peace of nature replaces the pain of loss. Hiking is both exhausting and exciting, and it teaches us that sorrow and joy can coexist.
But there's another, possibly more important truth: A hike is not the only way to find the peace of the natural world; a simple walk along a park path can have a similar effect. The internal journey of sorrow mixes with our steps, and we find comfort along the way.
(1)、How did the writer feel after climbing Carter Dome and Mount Hight?A、Doubtful. B、Relieved. C、Sad. D、Terrified.(2)、After hiking the 48 peaks, the writer learned that __________.A、it was possible to live with both sorrow and joy B、it was the isolation of sorrow that exhausted her C、only by overcoming struggles could one survive D、the peaks were proper places to remember someone(3)、What does the writer imply in the last paragraph?A、Walking works best for those in sorrow. B、We can plan our internal journey as intended. C、What counts is to make peace with ourselves. D、People tend to hike in parks to seek comfort.(4)、Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A、The Heavy Steps That Led Me To Peaks B、The Mountains That Held My Sorrow C、The Journeys That Frustrated Me D、The First Struggles That Empowered Me -
4、________ Neil Armstrong wanted to take a football to the moon, we could even say that it is also the most popular sport out of this world!A、For fear that B、In case that C、Given that D、In order that
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5、I started watching videos online and ________, three hours had passed —— it's so easy to fall down the rabbit hole!A、at my request B、before I knew it C、as well as D、thanks to it
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6、At the party, the men were interested in current events while the ladies spent some time ________ on each other's families.A、catching up B、picking up C、calling up D、holding up
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7、Many noble families came to propose marriage ________ the second daughter of this family.A、with B、for C、by D、to
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8、We students should value the precious time and spare no effort to ________ ourselves with modern science and technology.A、employ B、enlarge C、equip D、enjoy
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9、It is not good ________to speak loudly in public places.A、thoughts B、manners C、attitudes D、mindsets
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10、Being kind and patient, this young teacher was highly praised by his students who ________ him after a few classes.A、took in B、took to C、took up D、took over
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11、The performance was well received since Tom ________ the role Hamlet in his unique way and touched the heart of the audience.A、interpreted B、interrupted C、included D、intended
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12、On average, there are 800 tornados in the US each year, ________ about 80 deaths and 1500 injuries.A、leaving B、to leave C、left D、having left
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13、Planting more trees in this area can prevent the soil from ________ away and offer protection to the underground water system.A、to be washed B、washing C、to wash D、being washed
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14、It is worth considering what makes "convenience" foods so popular, and ______better ones of your own.A、introducing B、introduces C、to introduce D、introduced
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15、I walked up to the top of the hill with my friend, there we ________ a splendid view of the lake.A、enjoyed B、to enjoy C、were enjoying D、enjoying
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16、The crowd cheered wildly at the sight of Novak Djokovic, who was reported ________ the Laureus World Sports Awards 2024.A、to award B、to be awarded C、to have been awarded D、to have awarded
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17、I returned to the cinema to look for my lost belongings, only ________ it was closed.A、finding B、found C、to find D、to have found
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18、The manager ________ Johnson was worth it so he offered him a lot of opportunities to get more skilled in the business.A、would think B、must have thought C、should have thought D、could think
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19、阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Dark rain clouds were gathering in the sky. I was cycling as fast as I could to get home before the downpour. When I felt a few big drops on my head, I decided to dash for a bus stop, about a hundred meters away. As I was nearing the bus stop, I saw a lady rushing towards it from the opposite direction, a little boy following her. The little boy was finding it hard to keep up with her, so, finally, she just picked him up and carried him.
Suddenly, a motorcycle roared past me, almost knocking me down. He turned to look at me, and for a split second, I saw his face - cruel, glaring eyes. A flood of fear crept over me. However, courage from nowhere got me to shout "Hey! Are you mad!" My voice trembled a bit. He just sped on. Then, I realized that he was rushing right toward the woman and the little boy!
"Watch out! Watch out!" I shouted. I saw the lady turn to look at the motorcyclist, with worry on her face. In an instant, the motorcyclist reached the lady. He stretched out an arm and grabbed hold of her handbag, hitting her on the back at the same time. The impact sent the lady hurtling (猛冲) forward. The mother and child fell on the road, landing right in the path of a van.
"Stop! Stop!" I screamed at the van driver, waving my arms wildly in the air. Thankfully, the van stopped a few meters from the spot where the mother and child lay. I saw the lady crawling on the road towards the crying child. Throwing my bicycle to the side of the road, I ran to help them.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
By the time I got there, the van driver had reached them.
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I realized that, by this time, the motorcyclist must have gone far from that spot, with the lady's handbag.
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20、你校将举办英语演讲比赛。请你以"My Favourite Traditional Chinese Food"为主题,写一篇演讲稿参赛,内容包括:
1. 介绍该美食;
2. 喜欢的原因。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hello, everyone!
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Thank you.