In February, 2015, a South Korean woman was s...

In February, 2015, a South Korean woman was sleeping on the floor when her robot vacuum ate her hair, forcing her to call for emergency help. It surely isn’t what Stephen Hawking warned us that intelligent devices “mean the end of the human race”. But it does highlight one of the unexpected dangers of inviting robots into our home.

There are many examples of intelligent technology going bad, but more often than not, they involve cheating rather than physical danger. Meanwhile, increasing evidence suggests that we, especially children, tend to tell our deepest, darkest secrets to human robots. So how do we protect ourselves from giving-away code?

Once you’ve invited a robot into your home, you need to manage your expectations. Movies and marketing may have told us to expect deep interaction with robots friends but we’ve still got a long way to go before they are as socially aware as described. Given the gulf between expectation and reality, it’s important to avoid being tricked.

The message is clear: as robots became increasingly connected to the internet, and able to respond to natural language, you need to especially cautious about figuring out who or what you are talking about.

We also need to think about how information is being stored and shared when it comes to robots that can record our every move. Some recording devices may have been designed for entertainment but can easily be adapted for more dangerous purposes. Take Nixie, the wearable camera that can fly off your wrist at a moment’s notice and take shots around you in the air. It doesn’t take much imagination to see how such technology could be taken advantage of.

If the technology around us is able to record and process speech, images and movement, or listen secretly to us, what will happen to that information? Where will it be stored? Who will have access?

So, what is the safest way to welcome robots into our homes, public spaces, and social lives? We should be cautiously optimistic that intelligent machines could become enriching companions, while acknowledging that we need to determine strict boundaries for robots. There should be someone to turn to should your robot commit a crime, steal your card... or try to eat your hair.

1.The hair-eating story in Paragraph 1 is intended to 　　　　　 .

A. introduce the topic of the discussion

B. show the poor quality of the product

C. appeal to us to take pity on the victim

D. warn us to keep far away from vacuum

2.According to the writer, it is wise to 　　　　　 .

A. put a cautious trust in robots

B. make robots more socially aware

C. have deep interaction with robots

D. tell our secrets to robots straightly.

3.The underlined word “gulf” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to 　　　　　 .

A. trust　　 B. distance

C. technology　　 D. advantage

4.The writer’s attitude to our complete trust in robots can best be described as 　　　　　 .

A. positive　　 B. objective

C. critical　　 D. pessimistic

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February, 2015, a South Korean woman was sleeping on the floor when her robot vacuum (吸尘器) ate her hair, forcing her to call for emergency help. It surely isn’t what Stephen Hawking warned us that intelligent devices “mean the end of the human race”. But it does highlight one of the unexpected dangers of inviting robots into our home.

There are many examples of intelligent technology going bad, but more often than not, they involve cheating rather than physical danger.

Meanwhile, increasing evidence suggests that we, especially children, tend to tell our deepest, darkest secrets to human robots. So how do we protect ourselves from giving-away code?

Once you’ve invited a robot into your home, you need to manage your expectations. Movies and marketing may have told us to expect deep interaction with robots friends but we’ve still got a long way to go before they are as socially aware as described. Given the gulf between expectation and reality, it’s important to avoid being tricked.

The message is clear: as robots became increasingly connected to the internet, and able to respond to natural language, you need to especially cautious about figuring out who or what you are talking about.

We also need to think about how information is being stored and shared when it comes to robots that can record our every move. Some recording devices may have been designed for entertainment but can easily be adapted for more dangerous purposes. Take Nixie, the wearable camera that can fly off your wrist at a moment’s notice and take shots around you in the air. It doesn’t take much imagination to see how such technology could be taken advantage of.

Most people protect their secrets in the presence of a recording device. But what happens once we get used to a robot around the house, answering every instruction and call? We may be at risk of letting our guard down, treating them as extended member of our family. If the technology around us is able to record and process speech, images and movement, or listen secretly to us, what will happen to that information? Where will it be stored？Who will have access? If our internet history can be a mirror, these details could be worth their gold weight to advertisement company. If we grow accustomed to having trustworthy robots getting into our daily lives, our words and deeds could easily become over-exposed.

So, what is the safest way to welcome robots into our homes, public spaces, and social lives? We should be cautiously optimistic that intelligent machines could become enriching companions, while acknowledging that we need to determine strict boundaries for robots.

We might think of expanding the reach of consumer protection agencies or creating new robot-centered policies. Advances in robots may call for a body responsible for the combination of robots with society. There should be someone to turn to should your robot commit a crime, steal your car… or try to eat your hair.

1.The hair-eating story in Paragraph 1 is intended to_________..

A.show the poor quality of the product B.warn us to keep far away from vacuum

C.introduce the topic of the discussion D.appeal to us to take pity on the victim

2.According to the writer, it is wise to_________..

A.tell our deepest, darkest secrets to human robots straightly

B.have deep interaction with robots friends eagerly

C.make robots more socially aware than they are described

D.manage our expectations and adjust our trust towards robots

3.The last two paragraphs are mainly about_________..

A.some reasons why we should be careful with robots

B.some background information of the writer ’s conclusion

C.some measures to be taken to deal with the problem

D.some conclusion drawn from a series of experiments

4.The writer’s attitude to our over-trusting robots can best be described as_________..

A.positive B.objective

C.optimistic D.critical

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John Grisham was born on February 2,1955, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, in the USA. His father was a construction worker and moved his family all around the southern states of America, stopping wherever he could find work. Eventually they settled in Mississippi. Graduating from law school in 1981, Grisham practiced law for nearly a decade in Southaven, specializing in criminal defense and personal injury litigation(诉讼). In 1983, he was elected to the state House of Representatives and served until 1990.

One day at the Dessoto County courthouse, Grisham heard the horrifying testimony(证词) of a 12-year-old rape victim. He decided to write a novel exploring what would have happened if the girl’s father had murdered her attackers. He got up every morning at 5 am, to work on the novel, called A Time to Kill, which was published in 1988. Grisham’s next novel, The Firm, was one of the biggest hits of 1991, spending 47 weeks on The New York Times bestseller list. Grisham was then able to give up law and concentrate on writing. Grisham lives with his wife and two children, dividing their time between their Victorian home on a 67 acre farm in Mississippi and a 204 acre plantation near Charlottesville, Virginia.

When he’s not writing, Grisham devote time to charitable(慈善) causes, including mission trip with his church group. As a child he dreamt of becoming a professional baseball player, and now serves as the local Little League leader. He has built six ball fields on his property and hosts children from Little League teams.

1．What inspired Grisham to write his first novel?

A．A case of murder.    B．A case of rape.

C．His father’s experience.   D．His life on the farm.

2．The story of the novel A time to Kill would probably focus on __________.

A．how the girl was attacked       B．what the circumstances of the rape were

C．how the girl’s father would act       D．how the case of rape was settled

3．Which of the following is not true of the novel The Firm?

A．It was popular at the time of publication. B．It earned Grisham great fame.

C．It brought Grisham wealth. D．It was carried by the New York Times as a series.

4．It can be inferred from the passage that Grisham has built ball fields on his property _______.

A．to achieve his life’s goal as a professional baseball player

B．to coach children in baseball

C．to see his childhood dream being realized in the children

D．to provide facilities of baseball training

5．John Grisham is a _______ at present.

A．writer  B．lawyer   C．Congressman D．professional baseball player

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At ______ games in Johannesburg, South Africa, the North Korean team, which returned to ______ World Cup after 44 years, lost in ______ close-scoring game, 1-2, to the Brazilians.

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At ______ games in Johannesburg, South Africa, the North Korean team, which returned to ______ World Cup after 44 years, lost in ______ close-scoring game, 1-2, to the Brazilians．

A．the; the; a          B．/; /; the              C．/; the; the            D．the; /; a

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At ______ games in Johannesburg, South Africa, the North Korean team, which returned to ______ World Cup after 44 years, lost in ______ close-scoring game, 1-2, to the Brazilians.

A. the; the; a          B. /; /; the             C. /; the; the                D. the; /; a

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A woman was on her way to the airport 　　 1.　　 (hurry). She was so absorbed in her own thoughts that she was not aware she was going on a different route. Suddenly, 　 2.　　 man went inside the cab and took her handbag 　　 3.　　　 she placed her visa, passport and all her money for the trip. She kept on thinking how 　　 4.　　 (luck) she was to be in that situation. That very same night, she heard a piece of 　　 5.　　 (shock) news. Flight 230 crashed! It was the plane that she was supposed to board into. 　 6.　　 she had not lost her precious belongings, she could have lost something far more important—her life!

Sometimes bad things really happen. We fail in our exams, or get rejected by others . There are times when nothing seems to go our way. So what do we do about it? We must take all these frustrations out of our chest and start all over again with the consistent faith that we will get　　 7. we deserve.

If you failed in the exams, maybe you’d be more successful and much ___8.____(happy) in another field. If you were rejected 　 9.　　 your friend, there are plenty of others out there who are much more deserving of your love and affection. Don’t waste your time and energy on things that can’t 　　 10.　 (change).

高二英语语法填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

One day when Jack was walking in the park, he saw a woman, who lived a few miles away, sitting on a bench with a dog beside her. The dog was looking up at the woman.

Jack walked up to the woman and said, "Hello, Sue, how are you? May I sit and talk with you for a while?" "Of course, please sit down," Sue said. Jack sat down next to Sue on the bench, and they talked quietly together. The dog continued to look up at Sue, as if waiting to be fed.

"That's a nice dog, isn't he?" Jack said, pointing at the animal.

"Yes, he is. He's handsome. He's a bit of a mixture, but that's not a bad thing. He's strong and healthy."

"And hungry, "Jack said." He hasn't taken his eyes off you. He thinks you've got some food for him."

"That's true, "Sue said." But I haven't."

They both laughed and then Jack said, "Does your dog bite?"

"No, "Sue said, "He's never bitten anyone. He's always gentle and friendly."

Hearing this, Jack decided to hold out his hand and touched the animal's head. Suddenly it jumped up and bit him.

"Hey!" Jack shouted." You said your dog didn't bite."

Sue replied in surprise, "Yeah, I did. But this is not my dog. My dog's at home."

1. The dog looked at the woman because ___.

A. the woman wanted to feed him      B. the woman was friendly

C. he was strong and healthy          D. he was hungry

2.Jack touched the dog because he believed ___.

A. the dog was handsome         B. Sue's dog was unfriendly

C. the dog belonged to Sue        D. Sue's dog was at home

3.We can infer form the passage that ___.

A. Sue gave a wrong answer       B. Jack made a mistake

C. the dog wasn't dangerous        D. both Jack and Sue liked the dog

4.Which of the Following can be the best title of the passage?

A. A Wrong Question            B. Sue's Dog

C. A pleasant Meeting            D. Sue's Friend

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At the time my son was born in 1956, I shared a hospital room with a young woman who bore a boy on the same day. Partly because my parents 46 a shop selling flowers, the room was soon  47  with the lovely scent of roses.

As the seventh floral arrangement was48 , I was beginning to feel49, for no flowers had arrived for my roommate, Ann. She sat on the edge of her bed and leaned forward to admire the 50 bouquet. She was a pretty young woman, yet there was something about her large, brown eyes that made me think she had known too much51, too much sadness for one so young. I had the feeling she had always had to admire someone else’52.

“I’m enjoying every 53of this”, she said as though she had read my 54and was trying to reassure me. “Wasn’t I the lucky one to get you for a 55？”

I still felt uncomfortable, however.56 there were some magic button I could push to 57   the sadness in her eyes. Well, I thought, at least,I can see that she has some flowers. When my mother and father came to see me that day, I asked them to send58some.

　The flowers arrived just 59 Ann and I were finishing supper.

　“More flowers for you,” she said, 60.

　“No, not this time,” I said, looking at the 61 “These are for you.”

　Ann stared at the blossoms a long time, not saying anything. She ran her 62 across the pale blue bouquets and 63touched each of the sweet roses as though trying to engrave（刻画） them on her 64 .

　“How can I ever thank you” she said softly.

I was almost embarrassed. It was such a little 65on my part.

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On the night of November 14, 1978, a six-year-old Korean boy was flying to the United States. All he knew was that he was on a plane heading for somewhere. The plane landed at Kennedy International Airport, where he was greeted by a family. This young boy was me.

I have grown up in a town where there were few Asians, so I stuck out in the crowd. I made friends quickly and they treated me just like anyone else. You may ask if anyone made fun of my appearance. Well, of course, I met that kind of person. I just shrugged it off.

As an adopted child, I have something that others don't have. I have had the benefit of two families. I'm lucky to have got a chance to start a new life. But we must try never to forget our past. Someday I will go back to Korea to find out what kind of culture I left behind.

There is only one thing that I regret about being adopted. When I argue with my parents and they realize they are losing the argument, they sometimes wonder what I would be doing if I were back in Korea. I don't understand this because I thought the purpose of adopting someone was to give them a better chance of growing up in a family. Some day when I am older, I want to adopt a girl and raise her the way my parents have raised me, but I would do it better, for I know what went well and what did not.

1.We learn that when the writer was on the way to his new family, ______.

A. he was with his own parents

B. he was very happy and excited

C. he was about ten years old then

D. he didn't know he was going to be adopted

2.If someone sticks out in the crowd, it means that he/she_______.

A. is very good-looking

B. is very kind-hearted

C. is easily noticed by others

D. is disliked by others

3.When the writer was made fun of by others, he _______.

A. was deeply hurt

B. wanted to go back to Korea

C. didn’t care about it that much

D. tried to make friends with them

4.What does the writer want to do when he is older?

A Go back to live with his parents in Korea.

B. Tell his parents what they have done wrong.

C. Find out how to raise children in a better way.

D. Adopt a girl and raise her in a good way.

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