When Andrew Kaplan recalls, his stories leave the impression that he has managed to pack multiple lives into a single existence: A war reporter in his 20s. an army member, a successful businessman and- later. the author of numerous spy novels and Hollywood scripts.
Now the silver haired 78-year old has realized he would like his loved ones to have access to those stories, even when he is no longer alive to share them. Kaplan has agreed to become “AndyBot”--- a virtual person who will be: immortalized(T F5)in the cloud for hundreds, perhaps thousands of years
If all goes according to plan. future generations will be able to interact with him using voice computing platforms of mobile devices, asking him questions, letting him tell stories and drawing upon a lifetime’s worth of advice long after his physical body is gone.
Someday, Kaplan, who playfully refers to himself as a pig, may be remembered as one of the world's first digital humans.
For decades, Silicon Valley futurists have sought to free humanity from the life cycle. Today, a new generation of companies is selling some approximation(近似) of virtual immortality, which gives people the opportunity to preserve one's legacy(遗产) online forever.
Kaplan is eager to become one of the world's first virtual residents, partly because he considers the effort a way to extend closed family bonds over multiple generations.
If technology succeeds in creating emotionally intelligent digital humans, experts say, it may forever change the way living people cooperate with computers and experience loss. “AndyBot” may become one of the world's first: meaningful examples, raising complex philosophical questions about the nature of immortality and the purpose of existence itself.
1.What is the purpose of the first paragraph?
A.To highlight Kaplan's achievements.
B.To introduce the topic- -AndyBot.
C.To arouse readers interest in Kaplan.
D.To introduce Kaplan's life.
2.Why did Andrew Kaplan agree to become AndyBot?
A.He wanted to share his life experience as long as possible.
B.He wanted to make his loved one remember him.
C.He believed this action will help with his novels.
D.He could live in the cloud to continue his life.
3.What might the AndyBot do for future generations?
A.He may use voice computing platforms.
B.He may use a new body to go on living.
C.He may offer some guidance.
D.He may ask them questions.
4.What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A.Philosophical problems can be worked out by modern science.
B.People can talk with their late family members freely.
C.Scientists have made great progress in computer science.
D.There is still a long way for digital humans to go.
Spanish Language & Culture Program
While improving your language skills, you can learn about Spanish culture. With the help, of courses in art, tourism, cinema and more....taught in Spanish.
Place: Alicante. Spain
Price: $ 3.495
Dates:
●Program: from May 5th. 2019 to June 1st, 2019
●Application: by March 1st, 2019Withdrawal: before April 1st.2019
Application:
●Complete application
●GPA:not less than 2.5.
●$ 95 online application fee
●Education completed: high school graduate
Program Details
You'll take 1 language course and 1 culture course. language courses meet for 60class hours/ 4 credits(学分). While culture courses meet for 20 hours/1 credit. Language and culture courses meet daily. Monday-Friday. Active learning of your courses may be scheduled for Fridays.
Before you leave for Alicante, you will choose your preferred courses and take a language placement exam. You'll be admitted to courses based on their availability. So it is in your best interest to have your home university agree with many courses before you set off for Alicante. To make sure that you receive the credit for the language level that is fit for you, have your home university pre-agree with courses at several levels before you leave for Spain. Please ask your advisor at your home university about credit guidelines.
Where You'll Study and Stay
Lying on one of Spain's most. attractive campuses, the University of Alicante allows you to take part in classes and activities: with Spanish and other international students.You can choose CEA housing or prepare your own independent housing. CEA housing will make every effort to match your housing requests.
1.When can you take back your application?
A.On June 1st. 2019. B.On April 1st .2019.
C.On May 5th, 2019. D.On March 5th, 2019.
2.What can we learn about this program?
A.Each of the courses costs $95.
B.High school freshmen can apply for it.
C.Students can get 5 credits after finishing the program.
D.Active learning courses should be booked ahead of time.
3.What should you do before leaving for Alicante?
A.Gain as many credits as possible.
B.Prepare many choices of courses.
C.Improve your communication skill.
D.Try your chosen courses at your home university.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.What is the woman's first piece of advice?
A.Don't invite too many people.
B.Don't try to make everything perfect.
C.Don't get married during the rainy season.
2.Which month would be the most expensive for a wedding?
A.March. B.July. C.November.
3.What is the woman's suggestion on saving money?
A.By buying an inexpensive dress.
B.By buying an inexpensive cake.
C.By buying inexpensive flowers.
4.What is the most important for couple, according to the woman?
A.Attitude. B.Financial ability. C.Guests they invite.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where does this interview take place?
A.At Stanford University. B.At Harvard University. C.. At Georgetown University.
2.What does the man plan to major in?
A.Biology. B.Political Science. C.Environmental studies.
3.Why does the man admire his mother?
A.She has lived in many countries.
B.She learned English very quickly.
C.She gained success by overcoming great difficulties.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What was the woman's original plan?
A.To buy a gift for every family member.
B.To choose one nice gift for one person.
C.To tell everyone what she wants.
2.What does the woman want for Christmas?
A.Some candles. B.A GPS device. C.An iPad
3.When does this conservation take place?
A.Before Thanksgiving B.After Thanksgiving. C.On Christmas Eve.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.How long did the woman spend writing the essay?
A.All night. B.The whole weekend. C.A few hours.
2.What does the man advise the woman to do?
A.Get information online.
B.Organize her assignments.
C.Not to wait until the last minute.
3.What will the woman probably buy next?
A.A computer. B.A calendar. C.Some notebooks.
