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Artificial intelligence: Google’s AlphaGo beats Go master Lee Se-dol
A computer program has beaten a master Go player 3-0 in a best-of-five competition, in what is seen as a landmark moment for artificial intelligence (人工智能).
Google‟s AlphaGo program was playing against Lee Se-dol in Seoul, in South Korea.
Mr Lee had been confident he would win before the competition started.
“AlphaGo played consistently (稳定地) from beginning to the end while Lee, as he is only human, showed some mental weakness,” one of Lee‟s coaches, Kwon Kap-Yong, told the AFP news agency.
Mr Lee is considered as a successful Go player, having won many competitions in his career.
Go is a game of two players who take turns putting black or white stones on a 19-by-19 grid (棋格). Players win by surrounding their competitors pieces with their own.
In the first game of the series (系列赛), AlphaGo won by a very small chance – Mr Lee had led for most of the match, but AlphaGo managed to build up a strong lead in its closing stages.
After losing the second match to DeepMind, Lee Se-dol said he was “speechless” adding that the AlphaGo machine played a “nearly perfect game”.
Experts said that Lee Se-dol had brought his “top game” but that AlphaGo had won “in great style”.
The AlphaGo system was developed by British computer company DeepMind which was bought by Google in 2014. It has built up its special skills by studying older games and teasing out so many kinds of ways of play. And, according to DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, it has also spent a lot of time just playing the game.
“It played itself, millions and millions of times and each time got a little better – it learns from its mistakes,” he told the BBC before the matches started.
This good circle of continuous improvement meant the super computer went into the five-match series stronger than when it beat the European player late last year.
Does this mean artificial intelligence is now smarter than us and will kill us humans? Certainly not. AlphaGo doesn‟t care if it wins or loses. Does it mean that artificial intelligence will soon take your job? Possibly you should be more worried about that.
1.What had Lee Se-dol thought about the competition before it started?
A．He would beat AlphaGo.
B．AlphaGo would lead the match.
C．It was hard to tell who would win.
D．AlphaGo would have some weakness.
2.What happened in the first game of the series?
A．Mr Lee won by a very small chance.
B．AlphaGo had led for most of the match.
C．Mr Lee was beaten by AlphaGo finally.
D．AlphaGo built up a strong lead at the beginning.
3.What does the underlined phrase “teasing out” probably mean?
A．Giving out. B．Working out.
C．Running out. D．Pointing out.
4.The writer may agree that ______ in the future.
A．human will be killed by artificial intelligence
B．artificial intelligence will do everyt hing for human
C．people might lose jobs because of artificial intelligence
D．artificial intelligence will be much smarter than human
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When I began to move to Auckland to study the law, my mother was a little worried about the uncertainty of living in a place that was so different from India, where we lived. She worried about the shortage of jobs and the cultural differences that I would face.
I came to New Zealand in July 2013. I found the people were very nice and supportive. Soon after I arrived, I realized the importance of getting a part time job to make a living.
Deciding to do this on my own, I spent a whole day going from door to door for a job. However, I received a little or no reply. This became my daily activity after college for a few weeks.
One afternoon, I walked into a building to ask if there were any job chances. The people there were very surprised, and advised me not to continue my job search in that way. As I was about to leave, a secretary in the building came up to me and encouraged me to stay confident. He then offered to take me to the Royal Oak area to search for a job.
Along the way, I realized I had run out of copies of my resume (简历). The man stopped at his friend‟s office to make me 15 extra copies. He also gave me tips on dressing and speaking. I handed out my resume and went home. The following day, I received a call from a store in Royal Oak offering me a job.
It seemed that the world always gives back to you when you need it. And this time, it was a complete stranger who turned out to be a real blessing (祝福).
1.The writer moved to Auckland to ______.
A．avoid the job shortage
B．face the cultural differences
C．start his life in a new place
D．study the law in college
2.After staying in New Zealand for a short time, the writer realized ______.
A．he needed to find a job to make a living.
B．people there were not very friendly.
C．he should always stay confident.
D．it was easy to get a new job.
3.What is the story mainly about?
A．How a secretary offered the writer a job.
B．How a secretary turned out to be a real hero.
C．How a stranger helped the writer to get a job.
D．How the writer made a living in a new country.
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1.You can choose Tour 1 to ______.
A．take a look at the kitchen
B．see a movie
C．visit the largest guest house
D．experience the Castle at night
2.If a father takes Tour 2 with his 3-year-old son, how much will they pay?
A．$40. B．$30.
C．$25. D．$20.
3.Which tour will you choose if you are interested in libraries?
A．Tour 1. B．Tour 2.
C．Tour 3. D．Tour 4.
4.What time can we book tickets by calling?
A．At 8 am on Monday in March.
B．At 9 pm on Tuesday in March.
C．At 7 am on Friday in September.
D．At 6 pm on Saturday in October.
One day Mrs. Smith was sitting in her doctor‟s waiting room when a young boy and his mother entered the office. The young boy caught Mrs. Smith‟s attention 31 he wore a patch over one eye. She felt 32 at how natural he seemed to be even though he lost one of his eyes.
The doctor‟s office was very busy that day, so Mrs. Smith had an opportunity to have a chat with the boy‟s mother while he played with his toy soldiers.
In the end, Mrs. Smith took the chance to ask the little boy what had happened to his eye. He 33 her question for a long moment, and then replied, lifting the patch, “There‟s nothing wrong with my eye. I‟m a pirate (海盗)!” The n he returned to his 34 .
Mrs. Smith was there because she had lost her leg from the knee down in a car accident. Her 35 today was to check whether it had been OK enough to be fitted with a prosthetic (假肢). The loss had been 36 to her. Try as she would to be brave, she felt like a disabled fool. She knew that this loss should not have a bad effect on her life, but emotionally, she could not get out of the fear and sadness.
The word “pirate” changed her life. Immediately, she saw herself dressed as Long John Silver, a famous pirate, standing aboard a pirate ship. She stood with her legs planted wide apart. The ship rocked under the storm‟s force. 37 she stood firmly (稳固地). She smiled into a storm.
At that moment, the disabled image was replaced and her courage 38 .
She regarded the young boy with respect, who was just busy with his soldiers.
A few minutes later, the nurse called her. As she 39 on her crutches, the
boy noticed her leg. “Hey lady,” he called, “What‟s wrong with your leg?” the young boy‟s mother felt very sorry for her son‟s question.
Mrs. Smith looked down at her shortened leg for a moment. Then she replied with a smile, “Nothing. I‟m a 40 , too.”
1.A. however B. because C. so D. although
2.A. bored B. angry C. surprised D. tired
3.A. answered B. described C. explained D. considered
4.A. game B. choice C. action D. course
5.A. dream B. direction C. trip D. prediction
6.A. terrible B. lucky C. normal D. natural
7.A. Hardly B. Still C. Ever D. Never
8.A. developed B. broke C. lost D. returned
9.A. balanced B. fell C. fixed D. knocked
10.A. solider B. doctor C. mother D. pir ate
—Do you know ______ the map yesterday?
—In the bookstore on the corner.
A．where Mike bought B．where did Mike buy
C．where will Mike buy D．where Mike will buy
The 24th Winter Olympic Games ______ in Beijing and Zhangjiakou in 2022.
A．holds B．will hold
C．were held D．will be held
