Here is a record of the discussion about AI (artificial intelligence) conducted by several scientists.
Scientist A: I would say that we are quite a long way off developing the AI, though I do think it will happen within the next thirty or forty years. We will probably remain in control of technology and it will help us solve many of the world’s problems. However, no one really knows what will happen if machines become more intelligent than humans. They may help us, ignore us or destroy us. I tend to believe AI will have a positive influence on our future lives, but whether that is true will be partly up to us.
Scientists B: I have to admit that the potential consequences of creating something that can match or go beyond human intelligence frighten me. Even now, scientists are teaching computers how to learn on their own. At some point in the near future, their intelligence may well take off and develop at an ever-increasing speed. Human beings evolve biologically very slowly and we could be quickly substituted. In the short term, there is the danger that robots will take over millions of human jobs, creating a large underclass of unemployed people. This could mean large-scale poverty and social unrest. In the long term machines might decide the world would be better without humans.
Scientists C: I’m a member of the campaign to Stop Killer Robots. Forget the movie image of a terrifying Terminator stamping on human skulls and think of what’s happening right now: military machines like drones, gun turrets and sentry robots are already being used to kill with very little human input. The next step will be autonomous “murderbots” following orders but finally deciding who to kill on their own. It seems clear to me that this would be extremely dangerous for humans. We need to be very cautious indeed about what we ask machines to do.
1.What is Scientists B worried about?
A. AI technology will destroy the earth.
B. Computers can’t think by themselves.
C. Robots will take the place of humans.
D. Humans will be unhappy without machines.
2.What does the underlined word “this” in the last paragraph refer to?
A. I launch the campaign to Stop Killer Robots.
B. We forget the movie image of a terrifying Terminator.
C. “Murderbots” can’t decide by themselves.
D. “Murderbots” will be against human’s orders.
3.Which statement is RIGHT according to the record?
A. Scientist A thinks AI technology will never develop.
B. The employment will be affected by AI technology in the future.
C. “Murderbots” will follow the orders of their manufactures in the wars.
D. All the three scientists agree that AI technology will benefit human beings.
4.Who agree(s) AI has more negative aspects than positive aspects?
A. Scientist A B. Scientist B
C. Scientists B&C D. Scientists B&A
The setting was a packed gymnasium just before the start of a game against another school. There were five girls who were members of the Danville High School basketball team-all of them starters. They were not in uniform to play that night and would not be on the team for the rest of this season. They were there to admit their breaking of team rules. They were there to support their coach’s decision to take them off the team. They were there to let the town know there was a problem in their little community that needed to be addressed. And they did it with sincere regret rather than defensiveness.
While the school had been out for the New Year’s holiday, the five girls had gone to the party with several of their friends. There was alcohol there. And they all drank some.
Coach Rainville has a zero tolerance rule on drugs and alcohol for her members though it was a hard decision to make. When classes resumed and accounts of holiday parties were shared, rumors about the five girls began closing in on them. The coach said she couldn’t back down on her rules. And the players-two junior students and senior students-agreed. That night in the gym was part of their public support of the coach’s decision.
“We hope you will understand that we are not bad kids. What we did was definitely not worth it. We hope this event will make everyone realize that there is a big drug and alcohol problem in our community,” one of the senior students said, “And if you work with us to try to solve this problem, you will help us feel that we have not been thrown off our basketball team for nothing.” The five left the floor to deafening applause.
The team may not win another game this year. But they’ve learnt something about personal responsibility, the effect of one’s action on others, and honesty that will serve them well throughout life.
1.It can be inferred from the passage that five girls who were kicked off the team were_.
A. very good players on the team
B. addicted to alcohol and drugs
C. three junior students and two senior students
D. scolded by their parents for drinking alcohol
2.What did the girls do to support their coach’s decision?
A. They didn’t fight for Danville High School any more.
B. They all gave speeches to apologize in the local press.
C. They admitted their mistake in public in the gymnasium.
D. They would never drink any alcohol throughout their life.
3.Which word best describes the coach Rainville?
A. Indifferent. B. Strict.
C. Stubborn. D. Cruel.
4.Which would be the best title for the passage?
A. Growing up with pain B. A bad mistake
C. Team rules are everything D. Basketball girls in high school
Starting Cycling
We have two services designed to give people the confidence and knowledge to cycle successfully.
Lessons
All our instructors have been trained to National Standards level of “Bike-ability”. This means you will be trained to a standard consistent across the whole country.
There are three levels of skills to progress through. Children would start levels 1&2, progressing from the playground or park to cycle on less busy local roads. Teenager and adult beginners can also learn levels 1&2 in an off-road and quiet environment.
Confident teenagers and adults can broaden their skills by learning level 3, using multi-lane roads and larger roundabouts. We provide both complete packages of lessons for the beginner or individual lessons tailors to the client. Whatever the need we can address and practice until perfect!
Cost is ＆30 per hour.
Guided Ride
We know that riding on the roads in London can be scary, and if you have to navigate(确定行车路线)as well it can become a real hard task! The Guided Ride service takes all the stress out of it for you by providing the following:
Route planned in advance to suit your skill level. Route map provided to you.
Cycle and equipment checked. We will teach you a simple method to check basic roadworthiness(车辆性能)of your bike that you can perform on a weekly basis.
Route discussed and focus given to any areas requiring special attention.
Cycle along with the instructor close behind. Here the traffic can be controlled by the instructor and rider observed.
We currently cover London Zones1&2. Please contact us if your requirements are outside of these areas.
Cost ＆30 per hour.
1.Where can level1&2 lessons for adult beginners be carried out?
A. Off road. B. Near large roundabouts.
C. On busy local roads. D. On multi-lane roads.
2.What services does the Guided Ride provide?
A. They check your cycle and equipment every week.
B. They help you to be familiar with all London roads.
C. They let users experience the busiest road in London.
D. They ensure users ride safely in London zones 1&2.
3.Who is the text probably intended for？
A. Bike riding lovers. B. Children and teenagers.
C. Travelers in London. D. Parents loving cycling.
假设你是李华，你的英国朋友Tom给你发来一封邮件告诉你他被推选为学校足球队队长，将于今年三月份来中国，并表示对中国名胜古迹很感兴趣尤其是长城希望你提供一些相关信息。请你用英语给他回一封邮件内容包括：
1. 对他表示祝贺；
2. 介绍长城的相关信息（历史、作用等）；
3. 表示对他的欢迎
注意：1. 词数：100词左右。
2. 可适当增加细节以使行文连贯。
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Zhang Hua is a kind-hearted boy, who is always willing to helping others. Every morning he takes out of rubbish for an old neighbour who lived alone. Sometimes he takes a walk with her and tells her interested stories. Whenever he meets with someone in troubles. he will lend a helping hand. As result, he is high thought of in his neighborhood. Some classmates misunderstand him, saying he is a fool. Some even think she expects something in return. But he doesn’t care if they like him. In his opinion, helping others can not only bring him happiness and also make him grateful for that he has.
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。
A neighborhood watch is an 1. (organize) group of people who have volunteered to help prevent crime in their neighbourhood. They do this by 2. (keep) an eye on their neighbors’ households, patrolling the streets and contacting the police when they see wrong 3. (activity). Neighbourhood watches have 4. of history, but they 5. (introduce) to modem American cities after the public was shocked 6.( hear) how a woman was murdered in New York city while a number of witnesses stood by and did nothing. 7. (recent), however, some people have strongly objected to the organization after n neighborhood watchman shot to death a black teenager, 8. was on his way home in the evening. The shooting has led to a new suggestion 9. neighborhood watchmen shouldn’t carry guns while on patrol. Many neighborhood watch committees disagree 10. this idea, saying that it will discourage volunteers from patrolling more dangerous districts. Besides, since Florida state law allows the carrying of guns, such advice is useless.
