Cars which can read drivers, brainwaves and speed up their reaction times by judging acceleration, steering (驾驶) and braking, could be available within five to ten years. Pioneered by Nissan, the Japanese motoring giant unveiled their Brain-to-Vehicle technology (B2V) at the CES 2018 trade show in Las Vegas, US. The company claims it will enable vehicles to interpret signals from the driver’s brain, redefining how drivers interact with their cars.
Nissan also said that as well as making road travel safer, the cars will keep adapting to make driving more enjoyable. “When most people think about autonomous driving, they have a very impersonal vision of the future, where humans relinquish control to the machines,” said the company’s Executive President Daniele.
“Yet B2V technology does the opposite, by using signals from their own brain to make the drive even more exciting and enjoyable. Through Nissan Intelligent Mobility, we are moving people to a better world by delivering more autonomy, more electrification and more connectivity.”
The development is the result of Nissan’s research into the use of brain decoding technology which can predict a driver’s actions and detect discomfort. By catching signs that the driver’s brain is about to initiate a movement - such as turning the steering wheel or pushing the accelerator pedal — driver assist technology begins the action more quickly. This can improve reaction times and enhance manual driving.
“Other possible uses include adjusting the vehicle’s internal environment,” said Dr Lucian, who’s leading the B2V research. For example, the technology can use enhanced reality to adjust what the driver sees and create a more relaxing environment. “The potential applications of the technology are incredible. This research will be a boost (促 进) for more Nissan innovation inside our vehicles in the years to come.”
Nissan’s goal is to offer the best driving assistance in manual driving mode so that a driver can be in complete control of his or her car. They hope to implement the technology into their vehicles in between five to ten years.
1.This new technology has many advantages EXCEPT that it can .
A. reduce car accidents B. make the drive more pleasant
C. adapt to tough road conditions D. deliver more connectivity
2.In paragraph two, the underlined word relinquish can be replaced by the phrase .
A. hand over B. take over
C. hand in D. take in
3.How does B2V technology work?
A. By sending out signals to the driver’s brain.
B. By adopting the means of brain coding technology.
C. By foreseeing a driver’s actions and detecting discomfort.
D. By turning the steering wheel or pushing the accelerator pedal.
4.What can we infer from the text?
A. There is no need for human drivers inside the vehicles.
B. Nissan aims to improve the manual driving experience.
C. Nissan has made many innovations inside the vehicles.
D. B2V technology can adjust the vehicle’s internal environment.
Getting your children to stop lying is challenging. There are many influences (TV, movies, video games and some great books) in which lies are common. Children see parents lie to others, if only to be polite. Most parents add to that with tales about the lives and activities of Santa Claus or the Tooth Fairy, or to allay fears. (“This will not hurt!”) Parents do this out of love, but for some children, lying can become a problem. The most common reactions to children who lie are explaining why it is wrong and punishment. But as ways of changing behavior, these are ineffective.
However, what counts is to praise. You could ask your child to say something that happened at school that is true. It is not critical what that is. This is about practice. When your child complies, praise him enthusiastically. Be specific: “That was great! You told me what happened just like I asked. Wow!” and give your child a hug or a high five. If your child says something true in the course of her day, praise that behavior too. Aim for one or two interactions like this a day. If you happen to “catch” your child in a lie, be matter-of-fact in your disapproval. Say something like, “That is not true and could get you in trouble outside of the hoe; it is better to say the truth.”
Besides, you should set a good example to your kids and tell the truth explicitly. This could be about something that happened when you were a child or something that happened during the day. It need not be dramatic. Another option is to play a game at dinner. Each person tells one thing that was true that day. Again, give a little praise to the child who normally lies if she plays along.
In most instances, children are unlikely to change behavior or develop the conduct you want. That does not mean ignoring, lying or letting it go. Rather, use very mild punishment (light reprimand, short loss of privilege, a brief time-out). More severe, harsh or enduring punishments (shouting, taking away something for a week, hitting) are not more effective in actually changing the frequency of lying.
Try these procedures for two to three weeks and see where you are. Usually they can be dropped by then. It is unlikely that lying will be completely removed, but with the right encouragement, it can be dramatically lessened.
1.Which punishment is relatively ineffective?
A. A brief time-out.
B. Light reprimand.
C. Short loss of privilege.
D. Taking away something for a week.
2.What can we conclude from the passage?
A. Parents can tell lies sometimes.
B. Lying will disappear thoroughly.
C. Punishment can change behaviors.
D. Praising your kids a lot is beneficial.
3.Which of the following could serve as the best title?
A. Is Lying a Problem?
B. Can Kids Stop Lying?
C. What Can You Do When Kids Tell lies?
D. How Can You Punish Your Kids for Lying?
4.Which best shows the structure of the text?
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No fashion event captivates the world quite like the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. In November 2017, more than 55 models descended upon Shanghai for the lingerie (内衣) maker’s first show in Asia. Victoria’s Secret cast eight Chinese models for the show, including Liu Wen, double the number that walked in 2016.
Liu Wen, a Chinese fashion model, started her modeline career in 2005 after competing in the reality TV show New Silk Road World Model Contest. Although she did not win the competition, Liu soon began working full-time as a model, eventually becoming a national success story after working with fashion magazines like Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar that are popular in China, In 2007, she was signed to the Marilyn agency, and has since walked for Burberry, Givenchy, Chanel, Tom Ford, Proenza Schooler and Tommy Hilfiger.
Liu walked a record 74 shows in New York, London, Milan and Paris for the autumn/winter 2009 season, followed by 70 for spring/summer 2010, making her the second most-booked catwalk model that year. She has also notched up 15 international Vogue covers to date.
In 2009, Liu became the first woman of Chinese descent to walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Liu also participated in the 2010-2012 shows. She returned to the Victoria’s Secret runway again in 2016.
In the past, Liu has said that after modeling she might enjoy working as a stylist or, were the opportunity to arise, as an actress — she feels that modeling and acting have much in common, but for now she enjoys modeling and working in the fashion industry. She has stated that she knows that, as a career choice, working as a fashion designer or stylist would be “very hard work”, but she is now more seriously considering becoming a stylist because she would like “to share her fashion style — tomboyish, vintage, and comfortable— with the world”.
1.How many times has Liu appeared in Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show?
A. 4. B. 5.
C. 6. D. 7.
2.Which statement is not true?
A. Liu created a record of 15 international Vogue covers.
B. Liu walked 70 shows for the autumn/winter 2010 season.
C. Liu returned to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show again in 2016.
D. Liu didn’t win the New Silk Road World Model Contest in 2005.
3.According to the passage, Liu Wen is .
A. beautiful and patient B. successful and kind
C. determined and smart D. hardworking and ambitious
4.Where can we most probably find this passage?
A. In a poster. B. In a magazine.
C. In a fashion show. D. In a book review.
Museums are now giving history lovers the chance to explore exhibits after dark in an all-night adventure.
New York Last August, NY’s American Museum of National history held its first-ever adult sleepover. After all the $ 350 tickets sold out in three hours, these grown-up slumber parties have become a regular event. Guests can enjoy a glass of champagne and participant in fossil-finding tours and live shows with nocturnal animals (夜间动物) before settling down for the night beneath the iconic 29m-long blue whale.
Sydney The Australian Museum mixes it up with themed sleepover events throughout the year. During the slumber parties children can snooze in the company of prehistoric skeletons and giant squids.
Singapore The Art Science Museum has held several Jurassic sleepover parties. With movie screenings, interactive and educational workshops, and special after-hours tours to enjoy, midnight museum goers can learn more about dinosaur’s origin at the “ Dinosaurs: Dawn to Extinction” exhibit.
London The British Natural History Museum also hosts Dino Snores for prehistoric devotees. Both kids and adults can take part in a torch-lit journey in the dinosaur gallery and have an opportunity to sleep m the Central Hall next to the Diplodocus (梁龙) skeleton. Besides, adult parties include live music, a midnight feast and horror movie marathons.
1.What is the symbol of NY’s American Museum of National history?
A. Fossil. B. Giant squids.
C. Blue whale. D. Nocturnal animals.
2.If you are a music and movie lover, you’ll go to .
A. The Australian Museum B. The Art Science Museum
C. The British Natural History Museum D. NY’s American Museum of National history
3.What is the purpose of the author writing this passage?
A. To introduce the history of museums.
B. To recommend some museums to visitors.
C. To highlight the dinosaur of some museums.
D. To compare some museums all over the world.
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2.每门课程的优点；
3.你希望增加的课程及理由。
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2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头语已为你写好，不计入总词数。
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2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Last Monday, my classmate and I saw some people gathering in our way to school. In order to see what was happening, so we got close enough and found an old woman lie on the ground. The people around her just stand there, watching and chatting. We were worried about her and decided to take her to the hospital immediate. It turned out that she lost her balance but fell. She had to stay in hospital, so we called her family. Soon his son came and thanked us by offering us money. We refused money and left. Hurried to school, we found we were late. To our delight though, our teacher praised us for that we had done and we felt very proud.
