相关试卷
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1、What does the woman plan to do this weekend?A、Throw a party. B、Buy some cheese. C、Go to Washington.
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2、When will the speakers set out?A、At 3:30 p. m. B、At 4:00 p. m. C、At 4:30 p. m.
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3、What is probably the man?A、A teacher. B、A student. C、A journalist.
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4、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。
I taught English as a Second Language (ESL) at a school. One particular sixth grader, Pablo, was struggling with fluency in reading, so after class I suggested that he get extra practice by reading aloud to his mom while she prepared dinner each evening. This was something I routinely encouraged my struggling students to do. Imagine my surprise when Pablo responded by starting to cry. He said, "My mom can't cook dinner!" Then he cried harder. Eventually, he calmed down enough to tell me that his mom was only able to "cry in her bed" when he got home every afternoon. He said that he was caring for his six-month-old baby brother by himself from the time he got home each day. His mother, it seemed, had a bad tooth and was in extreme pain. He said that his father didn't have enough money to get it fixed, and that there was no way for her to go to a dentist. This child's heart was broken for his mom.
I was speechless! He was still crying when he left me that day, and I promised him I would try to help. I kept asking myself how I could help this student. How could I help his mother when we didn't even speak the same language?
The next day, I sent a note, which a friend helped me translate, to Pablo's mother asking if she would like me to find someone to help her. The following day, Pablo brought me a note from his mom accepting my offer to help.
Meanwhile, I had been doing some networking among my friends asking if anyone knew a dentist who might do some free work for this lady. At the time, I was not able to pay for the work to be done myself. Several friends suggested a dental office that had recently opened up in the area, thinking that they might be willing to provide the services. I didn't want to waste a lot of time going to several dentists, so I prayed that this would be the one.
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。
Stopping by the dental office, I went to the reception desk.
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Pablo's mother came to meet the dentist at the appointed time.
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5、假如你是李华,你的外国好友Tom想学一门中国传统艺术,发邮件向你征求意见。请你给他回一封邮件,内容包括:1. 推荐一门中国传统艺术并简述理由;2. 提出相关的学习建议;3. 你的祝愿
注意:1. 词数80左右2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Tom,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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6、 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) established 23 April World Book and Copyright Day in 1995.However, it got its start long before that in Spain.
Setting aside a day to celebrate books traces its beginnings to Spanish writer Vicente Clavel Andrés. In 1922 he proposed idea as a way to honour Miguel de Cervantes. It was four years later the first celebration took place on 7 October, Cervantes' birthday, but it was moved to 23 April, the date of his death, in 1930.
In 1995, the UNESCO (decide) to pay homage to authors and books worldwide as a way of encouraging everyone (access) books. Choosing 23 April seemed a logical (choose); besides being the date of Cervante's death, it also happens to be the date William Shakespeare and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega died. Additionally, several distinguished authors were born on 23 April, (make) it a symbolic date in the world literature.
(annual) since 2001, one city is chosen to be the UNESCO World Book Capital for a year. The selected city (task) with carrying out activities over its year-long designation to encourage "a culture of reading and diffusing its values in all ages and population groups in and out of the national borders".
The initiative was put forward by Spain in 2001, and Madrid was designated the first capital, (follow) by Alexandria and then New Delhi.
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7、 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Last year, I started the journey of being a remote product designer. The thought of a 1 schedule, a comfortable home office, and the escape from the crowded public transport was incredibly 2 . The first few weeks were filled with a long-lost feeling of 3 .
However, the 4 of working from home gradually set in. I had started my day with the best intentions, promising myself quick breaks and regular 5 . But deadlines, endless emails, and virtual meetings 6 me to my computer throughout the day, leaving me little time to 7 . Gone were the short walks to a colleague's desk and the quick lunchtime walks around the office complex. Finally, my world was 8 to the walls of my home, my steps 9 in mere meters rather than kilometers.
One day, I tried 10 one of my favorite dresses and it wasn't passing through my waist at all. Glancing at myself in the mirror, I saw a 11 person carrying extra weight, rather than someone enjoying freedom. The 12 of work and personal life had left me feeling like I was a never ending motion machine.
This incident marked the 13 of a journey of self-discovery. I made up my mind that I needed a(n) 14 not just for my waistline but for my overall well-being. It was a promise to prioritize my physical and mental health, and a commitment that I could 15 control over my life and my body.
(1)A 、tight B 、regular C 、full D 、flexible(2)A 、appealing B 、amusing C 、challenging D 、disturbing(3)A 、direction B 、security C 、freedom D 、responsibility(4)A 、duties B 、rewards C 、problems D 、expectations(5)A 、visits B 、emails C 、updates D 、stretches(6)A 、tied B 、inspired C 、guided D 、introduced(7)A 、reply B 、relax C 、react D 、read(8)A 、extended B 、limited C 、related D 、exposed(9)A 、counted B 、repeated C 、watched D 、followed(10)A 、tidying up B 、putting aside C 、fitting into D 、getting back(11)A 、lazy B 、tired C 、rude D 、mad(12)A 、mix B 、success C 、balance D 、value(13)A 、distance B 、memory C 、beginning D 、training(14)A 、promise B 、excuse C 、answer D 、change(15)A 、maintain B 、ease C 、remove D 、regain -
8、 根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
A good life is one that is beneficial to living well with others, while living comfortably and honestly. However, not everyone can deal with the relationship well with others.
This article will cover some ideas you may want to consider.
Smile at those around you.
It's often been said that a smile is catching. Research suggests that's true. Studies suggest that friendly engagement (交往) with others improves happiness levels, at least in part.
Help others.
Studies have shown that helping others has a direct relation to individual happiness. Volunteering to help others has been connected to better quality of life.
The golden rule is still the most important rule for getting along with others. Think of how you would like your friends to act around you. If you treat people with love and respect, they will treat you with the same.
Value your friendships with others.
The quality of a person's friendship has a direct effect upon their well-being. Friends can increase a sense of your sense of belonging and purpose.
A.Taking time to care for others has been important to understand "the good life".
B.They're looking to explore new ways to make their life better.
C.When meeting someone for the first time, shake hands with them.
D.Treat others with honesty, respect and kindness.
E.People are more likely to treat a smiling person better than a non-smiling person.
F.Treat others how you wish to be treated.
G.They will also help prevent you from developing bad habits.
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9、 阅读理解
If you find yourself embracing the thrilling chaos of completing tasks at the last minute, congratulations — You are not alone! According to a survey, 20% of U.S. adults procrastinate (拖延) at home, at work, in relationships, and more. Another survey found that 88% of people procrastinate at least one hour a day.
Sounds alarming? As it turns out, if you're feeling stressed, you may be more likely to procrastinate. Essentially, our brains are structured to approach tasks we find enjoyable and avoid those we are afraid of. Our limbic brain (边缘大脑), the emotional part of our brain, is screaming, "Let's do anything but that stressful thing!" while our prefrontal cortex (前额叶皮层) is the CEO of our brain, setting the goals, making a plan, and ensuring we stay on track. CEO vs. Drama Queen Brain — who will win? Actually, there do exist chances when our limbic brain overrides that prefrontal cortex message.
Then there's the burst of energy we often get when we're up against a deadline, which leads to a reward pathway within our brains and sets the foundation for procrastination as a habit. When you race to the end and get to the goal finally, your previous stress is gone and you almost get in that pattern of "See, I work better under pressure!"
So, how to beat procrastination? Well, you need to retrain your brain to cope with the stress. One trick is to take periodic breaks (reward) to refocus your attention on the task. Ever heard of the Promodoro Technique? It's about working for 25 minutes and resting for 5. During those breaks, forget about brain-burning activities — try relaxing techniques such as meditation or yoga instead. Another trick is to "eat the frog" first thing in the morning, or tackle the most difficult and stressful task of the day, as was once said by Mark Twain.
(1)、Why are the two surveys mentioned in the first paragraph?A、To warn the readers. B、To introduce a concept. C、To present a phenomenon. D、To make a comparison.(2)、Which of the following statements will the author most probably agree with?A、We are born to prefer what we like and avoid what we fear. B、The limbic brain is under the control of the prefrontal cortex. C、We are more likely to burst when getting close to the deadline. D、Failing to complete a task can lead to habitual procrastination.(3)、What does the author suggest readers do to stop procrastination?A、Force the brain to focus. B、Take a break regularly. C、Solve a tricky math problem. D、Eat something refreshing first.(4)、What is the tone of this text?A、Humorous. B、Ironic. C、Serious. D、Unclear. -
10、 阅读理解
A recent study has found that using wood for construction instead of concrete and steel can reduce emissions. But Tim Searchinger at Princeton University says many of these studies are based on the false foundation that harvesting wood is carbon neutral (碳中和). "Only a small percentage of the wood gets into a timber (木料) product, and a part of that gets into a timber product that can replace concrete and steel in a building," he says. Efficiencies vary in different countries, but large amounts of a harvested tree are left to be divided into parts, used in short-lived products like paper or burned for energy, all of which generate emissions.
In a report for the World Resources Institute, Searchinger and his colleagues have modelled how using more wood for construction would affect emissions between 2010 and 2050, accounting for the emissions from harvesting the wood. They considered various types of forests and parts of wood going towards construction. They also factored in the emissions savings from replacing concrete and steel.
Under some circumstances, the researchers found significant emissions reductions. But each case required what they considered an unrealistically high portion of the wood going towards construction, as well as rapid growth only seen in warmer places, like Brazil. In general, they found a large increase in global demand for wood would probably lead to rising emissions for decades. Accounting for emissions in this way, the researchers reported in a related paper that increasing forest harvests between 2010 and 2050 would add emissions equal to roughly 10 percent of total annual emissions.
Ali Amiri at Aalto University in Finland says the report's conclusions about emissions from rising demand are probably correct, but the story is different for wood we already harvest. "Boosting the efficiency of current harvests and using more wood for longer lived purposes than paper would cut emissions," he says. "We cannot just say we should stop using wood."
(1)、What is wrong with previous researches according to Searchinger?A、They got wrong statistics. B、They included too many factors. C、They used an incorrect concept. D、They were applied in limited countries.(2)、What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A、The process of the new research. B、The background of the new study. C、The challenge of the new research. D、The achievements of the new study.(3)、When will the emissions drop off greatly according to the new study?A、When wood grows slowly. B、When wood is used to make paper. C、When wood is used to build a house. D、When wood is harvested in countries like Brazil.(4)、What is Ali Amiri's attitude toward the new result?A、Favorable. B、Doubtful. C、Critical. D、Objective. -
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Joseph Bologne, also known as the Chevalier de Saint-Georges, is perhaps the most famous musician and composer you've never heard of.
Bologne was born in 1745 on the French Caribbean Island of Guadeloupe, son of an enslaved Senegalese woman and a white plantation owner. Bologne's father was eager for him to acquire a good education and he was sent to France to be schooled in literature and fencing (击剑). As well as showing great skill in sport, Bologne was intelligent and appealing.
As if being handsome, clever and a champi on athlete wasn't enough, Bologne was also a seriously skilled musician and composer. His main instrument was the violin, and in 1761, he was made a member of the Royal Guards as a soldier and musician. It was around this time that he became known as the Chevalier de Saint-Georges in recognition of his skill as a fencer and horseman. He was invited to join the incredibly distinguished Concert des Amateurs as the first violinist and became its leader in 1773.
Although things were going very well for Bologne, he still experienced apparent racism. Some of the opera's leading women campaigned against having what they called "a mixed-race person in charge of the opera. Despite this attempt to undermine his career, he fell into favour with the influential playwright Madame de Montesson, who put him in charge of her private theatre and introduced him to her husband, the Duke of Orleans. When the French Revolution broke out in 1789, Bologne sided with the revolutionaries. However, he was later imprisoned for 18 months and ultimately died in 1799 due to a severe leg injury.
Shortly after Bologne's death, Napoleon restored slavery in the French colonies and also banned Bologne's music in an attempt to erase him from French history. However, Afro-Caribbean communities in France, and on Guadeloupe and Martinique have been working tirelessly to keep his legacy alive and Joseph Bologne is now enjoying a long overdue and richly deserved revival.
(1)、What can we learn about Bologne from paragraph 2 and paragraph 3?A、He had a difficult and troubled childhood. B、He displayed exceptional talents in multiple fields. C、His athletic abilities earned him access to Concert des Amateurs. D、He was named the Chevalier de Saint-Georges for his musical achievements.(2)、What did the campaign of some women in the opera imply?A、Bologne faced evident discrimination. B、Bologne's talents were a threat to the opera. C、Bologne shouldn't have joined the private theatre. D、Bologne's career prospects suffered from a lack of foresight.(3)、What does the underlined expression "fell into favour with" in paragraph 4 probably mean?A、Got in contact with. B、Met the resistance of. C、Had cooperation with. D、Gained the support of.(4)、What is happening to Bologne's music now?A、It's banned for political reasons. B、It's receiving conflicting opinions. C、It's being welcomed and celebrated. D、It's leading to a revolution in music. -
12、 阅读理解
There are two drive-in campgrounds in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Nāmakanipaio and Kulanaokuaiki.
Nämakanipaio
Nämakanipaio Campground is operated by Hawaii Volcanoes Lodge Company. It is a large, open grassy area with tall trees. This campground has restrooms, water, picnic tables and barbeque pits. Campfires are permitted in the barbeque pits only. Maximum stay is 7 days.
Fees:
There is a pay station on site. Drive-in sites — $15.00 per night.
If there are more than two people in your party, you can expand to four people per site with another tent.
Weather may be cool all year round. Daytime temperature range: 60s to 80s F. Nighttime temperature range: 30s to 50s F. We suggest that you use a tent with a good rainfly and bring warm clothing for cool days and evenings. Reservations are required.
Kulanaokuaiki
Kulanaokuaiki Campground is located about five miles down the Hilina Pali Road. The nine campsites at Kulanaokuaiki have picnic tables and tent pads, and are available on a first come, first served basis. There is NO WATER at this location. Checkout time is 11:00 a. m. Fires are prohibited.
Fees:
$10.00 a night per site; stay limit of seven consecutive days.
$6.00 a night per site for campers who hold the Interagency Senior (Golden Age) and Golden Access passes.
Fees may be paid at the campground's self-registration station.
Pets are not allowed in the campground or anywhere on Hilina Pali Road. Nighttime temperature range: 40s to 60s F. Daytime temperature range: 60s to 80s F. We suggest that you use a tent with a good rainfly and bring warm clothing for cool days and evenings. Reservations are required.
(1)、How is Nāmakanipaio Campground different from Kulanaokuaiki Campground?A、It offers no water. B、It allows fire in the barbeque pits. C、It provides an up to seven-day stay. D、It has a narrower range of temperature.(2)、How much should you pay if you stay at Kulanaokuaiki Campground for five nights with Golden Access passes?A、$80. B、$75. C、$50. D、$30.(3)、Where is the text most probably taken from?A、A guidebook to a volcano. B、A brochure about campsites. C、A survey on Hawaiian tourism. D、A user's review of campgrounds. -
13、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。
There's a lot that goes into moving to a new city. You're house hunting in areas you aren't familiar with, dragging all of your belongings around, trying to figure out which grocery store keeps your favourite noodles in stock, and wondering when you'll ever find a new dentist. This was exactly what I went through when I settled in Chicago.
Every day, I was fully occupied, exhausted. I found my new city so big and unfriendly.
After graduating from college in May, I moved from the town of Oxford, Mississippi, to Chicago to start my full-time job. Typically, when I went through lots of change in my life, I had consistent faces around me: my family or my friends. This time, however, it was just me. And for someone who's an introvert (内向的人), this was anything but easy.
Besides, the job itself was also something beyond my expectation. What I learnt in college was totally different from what I needed to do in the company. I worked longer hours to sort things out and couldn't sleep well at night. It was a lot of change at once. It was too much. I was helpless.
What's worse, my poor health added to the helplessness. Due to days of pressure, I had a physical problem. It seemed that I had to go to hospital for a thorough examination. It seemed a small challenge compared to the one I was about to face, but things started to go wrong right from the beginning.
Not having a car or knowing the city, I was depending on a couple of buses to get around. Although I'd left myself plenty of time, soon it was obvious that I was going to be late, as I had mistakenly got on a bus that was taking me in the opposite direction.
注意:1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右;2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
I had no choice but to get off the bus.
Paragraph 2:
Suddenly, a car stopped in front of me and it was the same woman.
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14、假定你是校剪纸社(Paper-cutting Club)负责人李华,得知你校美国交换生Jim对该社很感兴趣,请你给他写一封邮件邀请其加入,内容包括:1.社团创建时间和目的;2.社团活动内容。
注意:1.词数80左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Jim,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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15、 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The need for speed is so deeply rooted in modern society that we often forget to press pause and think about the things that get (good) with time:antiques, aged wine, long-term relationships and expertise over the years.
Peking Opera is a slow process too. An often-repeated saying goes as follows:Three minutes on stage, 10 years stage. It's meant as a nod to its demanding nature and a reminder of its high standards that ensure that any performance (do) the way the forefathers wanted it.
Peking Opera is demanding because of the extensive list of skills it (require). A performer is an actor, singer, dancer, acrobat, mime and martial artist all rolled into one. They're also expected (apply) delicate make-up, put on heavy costumes and, (depend) on their character, perform on stage in 15cm platform shoes.
There is so much to take in disciples(学徒) usually start their career as young children, spending years conditioning their bodies and minds for the stage.
So what chance does theatre beginner with little patience and zero flexibility like me stand against Peking Opera? Do I have what it takes to put on a (success) show? There's only one way to find out: I'm rolling up my sleeves and training under the (guide) of senior stage masters in the field.
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16、 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Back in 2017, Kofi Thomas heard about an open space in his neighborhood. Somehow, the piece of city land had been 1 by time. Instead of a narrow and weedy plot of land, Kofi saw the open space as a(n) 2 to realize his vision.
As a gardener, Kofi hoped to create a 3 for his community. After getting 4 from the relevant department, Kofi and his friends 5 to clean out the broken glass and fallen tree leaves on the open space. Then they 6 ten tons of soil and were ready to 7 the seeds.
The garden was open to the public in April 2018. It has since become a green space that 8 people to harvest and eat the food 9 by the land.
Part of the garden's purpose is to share fresh vegetables with their neighbors. They 10 donate them to local women's shelters, church groups and other community groups. To date, they've 11 over 10,000 pounds of fresh food.
And they're forming partnerships with nearby schools to encourage 12 to learn more about sustainable living. "All of the food that we grow serves as a(n) 13 tool," Kofi said. "A lot of kids around here have never even 14 a tomato plant. It's really 15 to have the youth recognize these plants and understand the health benefits of growing their own food."
(1)A 、 paid B 、 forgotten C 、 chosen D 、 represented(2)A 、 failure B 、 ability C 、 sign D 、 opportunity(3)A 、 school B 、 church C 、 garden D 、 shelter(4)A 、 approval B 、 comfort C 、 criticism D 、 information(5)A 、 refused B 、 started C 、 regretted D 、 pretended(6)A 、 s wept away B 、 gave up C 、 brought in D 、 broke through(7)A 、 sell B 、 share C 、 show D 、 plant(8)A 、 welcomes B 、 warns C 、 requests D 、 forces(9)A 、 controlled B 、 buried C 、 improved D 、 produced(10)A 、 suddenly B 、 fortunately C 、 routinely D 、 barely(11)A 、 sent out B 、 kept out C 、 found out D 、 left out(12)A 、 teachers B 、 kids C 、 parents D 、 doctors(13)A 、 sharp B 、 editing C 、 marketing D 、 educational(14)A 、 donated B 、 seen C 、 imagined D 、 borrowed(15)A 、 useless B 、 risky C 、 cool D 、 strange -
17、 阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Working provides good experience
Working part-time is a good experience for students. Of course, it has some bad points. As for me, I have a part-time job working at a supermarket. It is harder than it looks. Sometimes I have to give up my sleeping time in order to do my homework. However, thanks to it, or because of it, I have learned to use my time more wisely.
Of course we do, but I don't think students work just for money. We get other things from working. For example, I have learned to communicate better with other generations.
I can't spend as much time at school as I did before. I don't have as much time to see my friends. It's harder to get my schoolwork done. Sometimes, I have to ask for time off from work because I need time to finish school projects.
I can't act the same way at my workplace as I do at school. However, to communicate with different generations is a useful experience for me. When I am part of it, thanks to my part-time work experience now, I'll have learned how to communicate better with adults.
What I want to say is that although working part-time has some bad points for students, it also gives us valuable experience for whatever we do later in life.
A. That is not good, I know.
B. I think schoolwork is more important for students.
C. Sooner or later, I have to be a member of adult society.
D. However, working does affect my life as a student.
E. Some people say that students take part-time jobs only for money.
F. In conclusion, students should balance part-time job and study.
G. Therefore, working part-time is really a good experience for students
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18、 阅读理解
A March 2023 report from Goldman Sachs estimated that AI capable of content generation could do a quarter of all the work currently done by humans. Across the European Union and US, the report further notes, 300 million jobs could be lost to automation. And that could be awful, says Martin Ford, author of Rule of the Robots: Hot Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Everything.
"It's not just that this would happen to individuals, but it could be pretty systemic." he says. "It could happen to a lot of people, potentially quite suddenly, potentially all at the same time. And that has implications not just for those individuals, but for the whole economy. "
Thankfully, it's not all bad news. The experts issue their warnings with a caveat (限制性条款): there are still things Al isn't capable of—tasks that involve distinctly human qualities, like emotional intelligence and outside-the-box thinking. And moving into roles that centre those skills could help lessen the chances of being replaced.
"I think there are generally three categories that are going to be relatively insulated (隔离) in the foreseeable future," says Ford. "The first would be jobs that are genuinely creative: you're not doing formulaic work or just rearranging things, but you're genuinely coming up with new ideas and building something new."
"The second insulated category, he continues, is jobs that require sophisticated (老练的) interpersonal relationships. He points to nurses, secretarial clerks and investigative journalists. These are jobs, he says, "where you need a very deep understanding of people."
The third safe zone, says Ford, "are jobs that really require lots of mobility and dexterity (灵巧) and problem-solving ability in unpredictable environments". Many trade jobs—think electricians, plumbers, welders and the like—fall under this umbrella, he adds. "They are probably the hardest of anything to automate."
In short, seeking roles in dynamic, shifting environments that include unpredictable tasks is good way to stave off job loss to AI. At least, for a while.
(1)、According to Martin Ford what's his attitude towards AI?A、Favorable. B、Pessimistic. C、Neutral. D、Dismissive.(2)、Why did the writer mention the caveat in Paragraph 3?A、To introduce the main topic. B、To clarify a concept. C、To present a fact. D、To make a comparison.(3)、According to the passage, in the future which job is more likely to be replaced by Al?A、A business consultant. B、A craftsman. C、A typist. D、A tourist guide.(4)、What's the best title for the text?A、The robots really are coming for some jobs. B、The jobs AI won't take yet. C、AI will transform working mode. D、The jobs people can do in the future. -
19、 阅读理解
In Mediterranean waters, off the coast of France, a diver recently visited the shipwreck La Lune, which lay untouched and unexplored on the ocean bottom since it sank in 1664. But the wreck's first visitor in centuries wasn't human. It was a robot.
Called OceanOne, the bright orange diving robot measures about 1.5 meters in length and has a torso (躯干), a head with stereoscopic vision (立体视觉) and arms. Its lower section holds its computer "brain", a power supply, and an array of eight multidirectional thrusters (推进器).
Guided by a computer scientist from a boat, OceanOne combined artificial intelligence, sensory feedback and flexible mechanical construction to perform delicate tasks underwater, such as retrieving a delicate cultural relic from the ruins. It can place the cultural relic in a box so the thing can be brought to the surface.
OceanOne can not only investigate parts of the ocean that are less accessible to people, but can do so with the flexibility of a human diver. The engineers also created an interface (接口) that allows a person to not only control the robot, but to actually "feel" what the robot is touching. "The intention here is to have a human diving virtually," said Oussama Khatib, who piloted OceanOne on its La Lune visit. Khatib, a professor of computer science at Stanford University in California, explained that the experience of guiding the robot is almost like being the diver. "You can feel exactly what the robot is doing," said Khatib.
OceanOne is also capable of interpreting and responding to its environment autonomously, detecting whether its hands-on work requires a lighter touch and when it needs to make adjustments to stay in place or change direction.
The team behind OceanOne viewed the robot as a means for studying Red Sea's coral reefs at depths that were inaccessible to a human diver. OceanOne would conduct underwater research—operated by a scientist on the surface—without damaging the reef or its inhabitants.
(1)、What do we know about OceanOne?A、It has replaced a diver's job. B、It functions as a human. C、It is a fish living in the ocean. D、It can conduct demanding tasks.(2)、What does the underlined word "retrieving" in paragraph 3 refer to?A、Carving. B、Recovering. C、Guiding. D、Crashing.(3)、What is the engineers' purpose of creating an interface?A、To make a div er operate it conveniently. B、To connect the robot to other computers. C、To satisfy an operator's virtual experience. D、To learn well how the robot performs tasks.(4)、Which word can best describe OceanOne?A、Tiny. B、Traditional. C、Human-like. D、Multifunctional. -
20、 阅读理解
Bartek Ostalowski lost both his arms in a terrible accident in 2006, but that wasn't enough to kill his dream of one day becoming a professional racecar driver. Finding himself armless at just 20 years old and faced with the difficult task of learning to drive a car on a race circuit must have been quite the shock for Bartek, but he mustered the courage and the drive to push' on. In three years, he became a master of driving a racecar with his feet. Today, Bartek Ostalowski is the world's only professional sport driver who drives using his feet.
In order to deal with his physical limitations, Bartek transformed his racecar according to his needs, adding a new engine, and stronger transmission(变速器). The ambitious Polish driver uses his right foot to control the pedals, while moving on with his left one. The racecar is controlled with the shoulder.
"After my accident, I was looking for a solution. I asked myself if I wanted to race again what would I need to do?" Bartek told the reporter of Business Insider. "I heard about someone in Poland who, like me, had no arms, but he drove a car on a daily basis with no problem. After meeting him, my dream and passion for motorsports were alive and strong, and I made the decision to return to racing one day."
In 2019, Ostalowski finished in ninth place out of 50 drivers in the Polish Drift Championship, one of the most competitive championship series in all of Europe, and the year before that, he won the international Czech Drift Series, beating dozens of other professional sports drivers.
"Of course I encourage other people with disabilities to get involved in motorsports. It's a beautiful passion and I think a great form of recovery too. So make your dreams come true, "the Polish driver said.
(1)、What is special about Bartek Ostalowski?A、He lost his arms. B、He is a racecar driver. C、He drives the racecar with feet. D、He becomes a master of driving a racecar.(2)、Who encouraged Bartek Ostalowski most according to the text?A、A driving master. B、A disabled driver. C、A great champion. D、A newspaper reporter.(3)、How does the author think of Bartek Ostalowski according to paragraph 4?A、Admiring. B、Frightening. C、Interesting. D、Embarrassing.(4)、What is the best title for the text?A、A story about a dream coming true B、A great celebrity rising from a terrible accident C、The man with courage and drive on a race circuit D、The only armless professional sports driver in the world