What is the future of AI (人工智能)? Will it be a good thing? We asked four students what they think.
I think AI will be more useful in our future lives. It's now used in many fields, like phones and medicine. No one really knows what will happen if machines become smarter than humans. However, I'm sure AI will help us solve many problems. —Tina | I am worried that people create something that can be better than themselves. In the near future, AI will develop at a high speed. Humans may be replaced (取代) because AI robots will do lots of human jobs. —Bill |
I really think that AI will change the way we work, the way we live, and the way we think. Imagine if we could put a CPU (中央处理器) into our brains! Soon we'll be able to improve our math and memory. How exciting! —Mary | Think of what's happening right now: Some robots are used to kill animals under human orders. So I think AI will be very dangerous for humans. We need to be careful about what we ask machines to do. —John |
1.John thinks that AI will be________.
A.exciting B.surprising C.helpful D.dangerous
2.Who thinks AI will help us solve many problems?
A.John. B.Bill. C.Tina. D.Mary.
3.Bill thinks humans may be replaced because________.
A.we can't improve our memory B.AI robots will do human jobs
C.we can put a CPU in our brains D.AI can help to improve our math
I'd planned to spend my weekend in the sun, planting flowers outdoors. But that was before the pair of crows (乌鸦). Out of nowhere, they had set up their base camp in our garden.
We first discovered the crows on Friday morning. It was early, and the sound the birds made traveled through our neighborhood. I thought they'd go away soon. But, no. They were getting louder and probably made my neighbors angry nearly as much as us with the noise. I felt a little disappointed.
Then, on Sunday afternoon, I looked out of the kitchen window to see our dog Quatchi watching something on the ground. I found a small coal-black bird in the grass. Its eyes were milky, and it stayed perfectly still as my dog inched towards it. Only when Quatchi touched his nose to its head did it walk away. I grabbed the dog and locked him inside and came back with my camera.
I never thought that the young would be hanging out on the ground, growing and gaining strength as its parents guarded it from above. The second I saw this little bird I forgave (原谅) the crows.
To be honest, I've never been much of a bird person. I also have a healthy respect for birds.
They're basically living dinosaurs (恐龙).
I wish they'd chosen another garden. There are only so many sunny days in Seattle, and I still can't do any gardening out there. But I'm also thankful that I got to see this little bit of nature. It's pretty amazing.
The experience has also strengthened my wish to create a beautiful garden that attracts lots of bees, butterflies, and yes, birds. They are welcome here.
1.The arrival of the two crows________.
A.angered the writer's neighbors B.made the writer's dog mad
C.was harmful to the writer's garden D.broke the order of the writer's life
2.Why did the writer lock her dog up?
A.She wanted to take some photos. B.The parent crows were to attack the dog.
C.She wanted to protect the little bird. D.The dog kept making loud noises.
3.The writer changed her thoughts to the crows when________.
A.she planted flowers in her garden B.she locked her dog inside
C.she saw the little bird in her garden D.she thought of living dinosaurs
4.The passage is mainly to________.
A.share a personal experience B.advise readers to protect birds
C.show an unpleasant situation D.ask advice on dealing with crows
Summer English at St Clare's, Oxford
We offer holiday courses for teenagers in Oxford. You can improve your English, enjoy great trips and activities and make new friends of your own age.
Telephone: 01865 552031
Website: www.stclares.ac.uk Ages: Young children (9－12), Teenagers (13－17)
Creative Arts Summer School
Designed for young students with a great interest in painting, providing them with an exciting experience to explore (探索) creative pathways and develop skills for the future.
Telephone: 01202 363831
Website: aub.ac.uk Ages: Teenagers (14－15)
XUK Activity Summer Camp
Beautiful setting! Fantastic activities! Friendly and experienced staff! Activities include adventure, sports, drama, and more!
Telephone: 020 8371 9686
Website: xukcamps.com Ages: Teenagers (13－17)
YMT's Musical Theatre Summer Camps 2019
YMT's summer camps are open to anyone aged 6－17 looking to develop their acting, singing and dancing abilities. Join the UK's leading music theatre company!
Telephone: 020 8563 7725
Website: www.youthmusictheatreuk.org
Ages: Young children (6－12), Teenagers (13－17)
1.If you visit _________, you may get some information about drama.
A.aub.ac.uk B.www.stclares.ac.uk C.xukcamps.com D.www.youthmusictheatreuk.org
2.What's special about Summer English at St Clare's, Oxford?
A.It is open to all ages. B.It requires creative ideas.
C.It has experienced staff. D.It offers language courses.
3.Where is the text most probably from?
A.A website for teenagers. B.A school introduction.
C.A shopping poster. D.A science report.
My time in junior high school has been enjoyable. My favorite _________ is Miss Mullins who taught me algebra (代数) in the seventh and eighth grades. Miss Mullins is a very caring person, _________ she gets along well with all her students. She always smiles to us when we meet her at school.
Miss Mullins is a person you can go to with a _______ and she will try her best to help you find the answer. If you need help after school, Miss Mullins always seems to be there _______. She hardly acts as if she is in a ________ to get away from her class. In her class every student feels ________ enough to ask any question.
Miss Mullins ________ makes anyone feel embarrassed. Instead she keeps encouraging her students. I remember________ my homework, but I had not done all of the steps to each of the questions. I thought for sure she was going to get ________ with me for the missing part, but she told me what a great job I had done by finding the answer differently. I remember feeling so proud of myself at that moment. I will _______ Miss Mullins the most after junior high school.
And I will never forget such a great teacher.
1.A.doctor B.teacher C.student D.master
2.A.but B.if C.so D.till
3.A.question B.gift C.leader D.suggestion
4.A.thinking B.researching C.waiting D.looking
5.A.way B.row C.while D.hurry
6.A.nervous B.comfortable C.difficult D.scared
7.A.never B.always C.usually D.nearly
8.A.forgetting B.handing in C.failing D.running after
9.A.shocked B.surprised C.excited D.angry
10.A.discover B.train C.miss D.praise
—Excuse me, could you please tell me________.
—It's on Center Street and across from the bank.
A.when we will go to the library B.where I can find the library
C.how far the library is from here D.why we will go to the library
I can play football with my friends as soon as my homework________.
A.is done B.has done C.will be done D.does
