When people see machines that respond like humans, or computers that perform amazing feats of strategy, they sometimes joke about a future in which humanity will need to accept robot overlords. But buried in the joke is a seed of unease. Science fiction writing and popular movies have shown us about artificial intelligence (AI) that exceeds the expectations of its creators and escapes their control, eventually outcompeting and enslaving humans or targeting them for extinction(灭绝).
Even in the real word, not everyone is ready to welcome AI with open arms. In recent years, as computer scientists have pushed the boundaries of what AI can accomplish, leading figures in technology and science have warmed about the frightening dangers that artificial intelligence may pose to humanity, even suggesting that AI capabilities could destroy the human race.
But why are people so frightened about the idea of AI?
Elon Musk is one of the famous voices that have raised red flags about AI, In July 2017. Musk told attendees at a meeting of the National Governors Association, I have exposured to the very cutting-edge Al,and I think people should be really concerned about it.I keep sounding the alarm bell. But until people see robots going down the street killing people, they don't know how to react, because it seems so impossible."
Earlier, in 2014, Musk had labeled AI "our biggest existential threat," and in August 2017, he declared that humanity faced a greater risk from AI than the terrorists. Physicist Stephen Hawking, who died on March14, also expressed concerns about AI, telling the BBC in 2014 that "the development of full artificial intelligence could spell the end of the human race.
1.What are top scientists in AI worried about?
A. Its ability of impressive fests. B. It contributes too much to movies.
C. It may end the human race some day. D. It's capability to bury our seeds in jokes.
2.What is "red flags" in paragraph 4?
A. Questions. B. Warnings
C. Complaints. D. Wonders.
3.In Stephen Hawking' opinion, AI could_____
A. be a great threat to human beings. B. learn the human emotions like fear,
C. predict the future of the human race. D. compose horrible tales into scary stories.
4.The text is probably taken from a research paper in____
A. Technology B. Health
C. Planet earth. D. Human nature.
The morning after an evening flight with my then three-year-old daughter, I couldn’t wait to get her to school. I was tired from the anger, and her inability to communicate because of her slowed language development.
As I accompanied her into the car, I felt desperate. Nothing was right with our world. She had been born around the same time the nation was witnessing the birth of another Great Recession(经济萧条）.My job and my house had been victims. Then this happened. My child’s language delay was identified, but doctors struggled to properly diagnosis her. I felt like we both needed to be rescued.
I returned that afternoon as disenchanted with the little girl I loved as when I left.
Walking slowly toward the school’s playground gate, I found her preschool teacher racing to greet me.
“You should have seen her today!” His breathy words were supported by excitement. I didn’t interrupt.“See that climber.”He pointed to a piece of wooden playground equipment that looked like a rock wall. I nodded. “Well, every day since she started school, She’s tired and failed to make it to the top.” He took a breath. “And today she made it.
He expressed his joy just like he'd witnessed her conquering (征服) Mount Everest “”She cheered and celebrated! I wish l'd recorded it.” . His words comforted me. My daughter had conquered her mountain.As she ran toward me, I recognized something I hadn't before. I saw her perseverance. I saw her strength.I saw a hero.
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1.Why was the author's daughter rushed to school?
A. The mother was busy with her work as a doctor
B. The mother had a fight with the daughter last night.
C. The mother broke down when dealing with her daughter.
D. They had to sell and leave their house due to Great Recession.
2.Which of the following best explains disenchanted underlined in paragraph 3?
A. Disturbed. B. Dissatisfied
C. Distrusted D. Disappointed.
3.What made the little girl's preschool teacher feel excited?
A. That she succeeded in conquering Mount Everest.
B. That she managed to climb up the wooden climber.
C. That she got the first place in the school sports meeting
D. That she developed the ability to communicate normally.
4.Where is the text probably taken from?
A. On the radio. B. From a magazine.
C. From a school paper D. On the Internet
Shark nets in place across Australia, specifically in New South Wales(NSW) and Queensland,to protect beachgoers should be dropped as they have caused more harm than good, a study has found.
The measures was carried out by some governments, including nets and traditional drum lines , and provided beachgoers with a false sense of safety. The study found the effectiveness if nets was difficult ti evaluate, while the significant damage they cause to other marine(海生的）wildlife was clear. Researches desire for non-deadly shark control measures such as eco barriers, sonar(声呐）technology , and various shark-spotting techniques.
Researchers said while the risk coming across a shark was rare, any shark-related deaths and injuries caught huge public and media attention.
One of the arguments in support of using shark nets is that just one shark-related death has been reported in Queensland since the 1960s. Similarly, since the 1930s, NSW has had only one shark-related death. But there have been at least 13 people killed by sharks at beaches without nets in the NSW north coast over the past two years.
The Human Society International’ head of campaigns, Nicola Beynon, said the government needed to move away from outdated methods.Deadly shark nets and drum lines are more than 50 years behind scientific and animal welfare standards for dealing with marine wildlife,” said Beynon.
The NSW Greens’ marine spokesman, Justin Field,said, People are 100 times more likely to drown at the beach than to be killed by a shark in Australia. Therefore, millions of dollars going into the shark net program should be directed to observation towers for our lifeguards and improving the beach devices.”
1.Which of the following do researchers focus on?
A. Beachgoers’ safety. B. The shark-related death rate.
C. Friendly shark control ways. D. Advanced shark-spotting techniques
2.What is paragraph 4 mainly about?
A. Shark-related deaths. B. Measures to protect sharks.
C. Reasons of using shark nets. D. Dangers for beachgoers
3.What do Nicola Beynon and Justin Field have in common?
A. Science os developing too fast B. Observation towers need rebuilding
C. Many people are drown every year. D. No shark nets are to be used.
4.What can be the best title for the next?
A. Are shark nets necessary? B. A new study on sea animals
C. Shark net programs D. Effective ways if avoiding sharks
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1.What can we learn about Virginia Wildlife magazine?
A. It is a monthly magazine with 36 pages.
B. It commends tour guides for outdoor activities.
C. It is intended for grown-ups who like activities.
D. It is published by famous wildlife scientists.
2.Which number should you dial if you want to change your mailing address?
A. (804)367-0486 B. (804)367-0487
C. 1-800-710-6670 D. 1-800-710-6688
3.Where is this text most probably taken from?
A. A biology book. B. A travel guide.
C. A magazine D. A website
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Last month, our class took part in the Campus Poetry Contest held in our school.
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2. 提供至少三条自荐理由（例如：扎实的英语功底）；
3. 恳请获准。
注意：1. 词数不少于50；
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
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