Claude Sammut,a professor of computer science...

Claude Sammut,a professor of computer science and engineering at the University of New South Wales in Australia,said it would soon be possible for robots to defeat the stars of the future.

For many years,Mr Sammut has been a member of a project called RoboCup,where robots have been programmed to learn how to play football and compete against others in a football match.

As he explains,the robots are having difficulty in learning how to control the ball and move the ball on their own,but he is still full of confidence that one day in the future they will show the same skills as Wayne Rooney,who is one of the best football players in the world.

Mr.Sammut also said,"In 1968,John McCarthy and Donald Michie made a bet with David Levy,who was then the chess champion in Scotland,that within 10 years a computer program would be able to beat him.It took a little bit longer than 10 years (nearly 30 years) but eventually such programs came into being."

"In the same spirit of a grand challenge,RoboCup aims to develop a team of robots that can defeat the world soccer champion team by the year 2050.To achieve this,or come even closer to the ambition,the robots will have to be able to sense and act in completely unstructured environments.This will require major advances in perception（感知）,decision making,learning,and cooperative behaviors.Considering robots are integrated hardware and software systems,great advances will also be needed in sensors（传感器）,energy storage,and materials."

1.The idea of designing a computer program that could defeat a chess champion came forth　　　　 .

A. in 1968　　 B. in 1978

C. in the 1990s　　 D. 30 years ago

2.We can conclude from Mr.Sammut's words that　　　　 .

A. robots would be smarter than human beings in the near future

B. robots have more ambitions than human beings

C. robots would take control of the world

D. many parts of robots still need improving

3.What's the best title for this passage?

A. Scientists' Wisdom in Designing Robot Football Players.

B. Robot Football Players to Beat World's Best by 2050.

C. Robot Football Players' Bright Future.

D. Mr Sammut—the Father of Robot Football Players

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The college ______ 7 departments, 4 institutes, and Teaching Division of Basic Computer Science and Basic Lab Center.

A. consists of   B. makes up of    C. is consisted of    D. is made of

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. Great ____have been made in the field of computer science in the past decades.

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Donna Strickland is a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Professor Strickland is one of the recipients( 受领者) of the Nobel Prize in Physics 2018 with Gérard Mourou, her PhD supervisor at the time. They published this Nobel-winning research in 1985 when Strickland was a PhD student at the University of Rochester in New York state. Together they paved the way toward the most intense laser pulses ever created.

Professor Donna Strickland is only the third woman ever to have won a Nobel Prize in physics. She and her fellow winners were honored for what the Nobel Committee called ground-breaking inventions in laser physics. Professor Strickland devised a way to use lasers as very precise drilling or cutting tools. Millions of eye operations are performed every year with these sharpest of laser beams.

---“How surprising do you think it is that you’re the third woman to win this prize? ”

---“Well, that is surprising, isn’t it? I think that’s the story of Maria that people want to talk about --- that why should it take 60 years? There are so many women out there doing fantastic research, so why does it take so long to get recognized? ”

Physics still has one of the largest gender gaps in science. One recent study concluded that at the current rates it would be more than two centuries until there were equal numbers of senior male and female researchers in the field.

The last woman to win a physics Nobel was German-born Maria Goeppert-Mayer for her discoveries about the nuclei of atoms. Before that it was Marie Curie, who shared the 1903 prize with her husband, Pierre. This year’s winners hope that breaking this half century hiatus will mean the focus in future will be on the research, rather than the gender of the researcher.

1.Which of the following best explains “ground-breaking” underlined in Paragraph 2?

A. active B. talented

C. creative D. awesome

2.What do we know about Professor Strickland’s achievement?

A. She created the most intense laser pulses by herself.

B. She advocated equality between man and women.

C. She discovered the nuclei of atoms with her husband.

D. She invented a way of using lasers as accurate cutting tools .

3.When was the second Nobel Prize in physics awarded to woman?

A. in 1963 B. in 1985

C. in 1903 D. in 1958

4.What can be inferred from the statements in paragraph 4 ?

A. Woman’s achievements in physics are as great as man’s.

B. Woman’s achievements in physics are more and more fantastic.

C. Maria’s discoveries resulted from her long time research.

D. Gender discrimination still exists in the field of science research.

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Discover

Newsmagazine of science devoted to the wonders and stories of modern science, written for the educated general reader. Published by Disney Magazine Publishing Co., Discover tells many of the same stories professionals(专业人员)read in Scientific American. A truly delightful family science magazine, each issue (每期) brings to light new and news- worthy topics to make dinnertime and water- cooler conversations interesting.

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Published by Conde-Nast Publications Inc., Self is a handbook devoted to women's overall physical and mental health. Every issue contains Usable articles such as “Style Lab”, in which wearable clothes are mixed and matched on non-models, and the “Eat Right Road Map”, with tips on how to eat properly.

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This magazine is designed for leaders in the field of information engineering including top managers and professionals in the computer, business, design and education industries. Published by Conde Nast Publications Inc. ,Wired often carries articles on how technology changes people's lives.

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1.Which of the following magazines is published monthly?

A. Discover   B. Self   C. InStyle   D. Wired

2.Which two magazines are published by the same publisher?

A. Wired and InStyle    B. Discover and InStyle

C. Self and Discover    D. Self and Wired

3.Which magazine offers the biggest price cut?

A. InStyle  B. Wired   C. Discover  D. Self

4.The “Style Lab” in Self provides readers with articles which ______.

A. offer advice to ordinary women on clothes

B. show how a woman can become famous

C. introduce places with the best food

D. discuss ways of training models

5.Those who are interested in management and the use of high technology would probably choose ______.

A. InStyle    B. Self   C. Wired   D. Discover

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Discover

News magazine of science devoted to the wonders and stories of modern science, written for the educated general reader. Published（出版）by Disney Magazine Publishing Co, Discover tells many of the same stories professionals（专业人员）read in Scientific American. A truly delightful family science magazine, each issue（每期）brings to light new and newsworthy topics to make dinnertime and water-cooler conversations interesting.

Cover Price: $ 59.88

Price: $ 19.95 ($ 1.66/issue)

You Save: $ 39.93(67%)

Issues: 12 issues/ 12 months

Self

Published by Conde Nast Publications Inc, Self is a handbook devoted to women’s overall physical and mental health. Every issue contains usable articles such as “Style Lab”, in which wearable clothes are mixed and matched on non-models.

Cover Price: $ 35.86

Price: $ 15.00 ($ 2.5/issue)

You Save: $20.86 (58%)

Issues: 6 issues/ 12 months

In Style

In Style is a guide to the lives and lifestyles of the world’s famous people. The magazine covers the choices people make about their homes, their clothes and their free time activities. With photos and articles, it opens the door to these people’s homes, families, parties and weddings, offering ideas about beauty, fitness and in general, lifestyles. Publisher: The Time Inc Magazine Company.

Cover Price: $47.88

Price: $ 23.88($2.38/issue)

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Issues: 10 issues/12 months

Wired

This magazine is designed for leaders in the field of information engineering including top managers and professionals in the computer, business, design and education industries. Published by Conde Nast Publications Inc, Wired often carries articles on how technology changes people’s lives.

Cover Price: $ 59.40

Price: $ 10.00 ($ 1.00 / issue)

You Save: $49.40 (83%)

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1.Which of the following magazines is published monthly?

A. Discover.            B. Self.            C. In Style.            D. Wired.

2.Which two magazines are published by the same publisher?

A. Wired and In Style.              B. Discover and In Style.

C. Self and Discover.                   D. Self and Wired.

3.Which magazine offers the biggest price cut?

A. In Style.                B. Wired.           C. Discover.        D. Self.

4.The “Style Lab” in Self provides readers with articles which ________.

A. offer advice to ordinary women on clothes

B. show how a woman can become famous

C. introduce places with the best food

D.discuss ways of training models

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Discover

News magazine of science devoted to the wonders and stories of modern science, written for the 41-45 ADBCA

Cover Price: $59.88

Price: $19.95 ($1.66/issue)

You Save : $39.93 (67%)

Issues : 12 issues/12 months

Self

Published by Conde Nast Publications Inc., Self is a handbook devoted to women’s overall physical and mental health. Every issue contains usable articles such as “Style Lab”, in which wearable clothes are mixed and matched on non-models and the “Eat-Right Road Map”, with tips on how to eat properly.

Cover Price: $ 35.86

Price: $15.00 ($2.5/issue)

You Save: $ 20.86(58%)

Issues: 6 issues/12 months

In Style

In Style is a guide to the lives and lifestyles of the world’s famous people. The magazine covers the choices people make about their homes, their clothes and their free time activities. With photos and articles, it opens a door to these people’s homes, families, parties and weddings, offering ideas about beauty, fitness and in general, lifestyles. Publisher: The Time Inc. Magazine Company.

Cover Price: $47.88

Price: $23.88($2.38/issue)

You Save: $24.00(50%)

Issues: 10 issues/12 months

Wired

This magazine is designed for leaders in the field of information engineering including top managers and professionals in the computer, business, design and education industries. Published by Conde Nast Publications Inc., Wired often carries articles on how technology changes people’s lives.

Cover Price :  $ 59.40

Price : $ 10.00 ($1.00/issue)

You Save: $49.40(84%)

Issues: 10 issues/12 months

1.Which of the following magazines is published monthly?

A．Discover    B．Self     C．In Style      D．Wired

2.Which two following magazines are published by the same publisher?

A．Wired and In Style    B．Discover and In Style

C．Self and Discover     D．Self and Wired

43．Which magazine offers the biggest price cut?

A．In Style     B．Wired     C．Discover       D．Self

3.Those who are interested in management and the use of high technology would probably choose ________ .

A．In Style      B．Self     C．Wired         D．Discover

4.The “Style Lab” in Self provides readers with articles which________.

A. offer advice to ordinary women on clothes

B. show how a woman can become famous

C. introduce places with the best food

D. discuss ways of training models

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Claude Monet is surely one of the most famous French artists of all. Monet was particularly interested in the effect of light and would paint the same scene in different lighting conditions or times of the day. For example, he painted around 20 versions of the Rouen Cathedral from dawn to dusk. His most famous paintings include his Water lilies series.

The paintings of Paul Cézanne had a lot of influence in the development of 20th century art, including Cubism (立体派) and Fauvism (野兽派). Cézanne is one of the most famous French artists and is known as a “post-impressionist”, which was similar in some ways to impressionism but also broke away from some of its limitations. Famous French paintings include his Bathers and Mont St Victoire series.

Henri Matisse was one of the most important famous French artists of the 20th century. He was considered one of the leaders of the Fauvist movement. He had a long and varied (多样化的) artistic career, painting in different styles ranging from Impressionism to Abstract. In 1941, Matisse was diagnosed with cancer and was forced into a wheelchair. But this didn’t stop him completing the amazing Chapel of the Rosary in Vence.

Degas is probably one of the most fascinating of all the famous French artists. He is known as one of the founders of Impressionism, but his paintings were also influenced by classicism, romanticism, and realism. His style is definitely very unique. He was a prolific (多产的) artist, producing over one thousand works. He is best known for his paintings of ballet dancers.

1.We can know that Claude Monet painted about 20 versions of the Rouen Cathedral 　　　　 .

A. within one day　 B. using the same colors

C. at different places D. in different lighting conditions

2.Which style does Bathers most probably belong to?

A. Impressionism.　　 B. Post-impressionism.

C. Romanticism.　 　 D. Abstract.

3.During Henri Matisse’s long artistic career, he 　　　　 .

A. painted paintings of different styles

B. did his most famous paintings after 1941

C. painted in the style of Fauvism most frequently

D. spent most of his time painting in a wheelchair

4.We can infer from the last paragraph that 　　　　 .

A. Degas’ works all belong to Impressionism

B. Degas’ works were influenced by many styles

C. it’s not easy to tell Degas’ paintings from other artists’

D. Degas’ paintings influenced classicism, romanticism and realism

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------Did you attend Professor Johnson’s lecture about the evolution of videos and sound devices?

------I wish I __________. I __________ a job interview with the UN.

A．had, had                              B．had, was having

C．could, have had                         D．could have, were having

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Brian Greene, a professor of physics and mathematics at Columbia University, has created an online science education platform. He tries to “build a bridge” with things you know about, and then “bring you across that bridge to the strange place of modern physics.”

Recently I had a chance to ask Greene about wormholes (a hole which some scientists think might exist, connecting parts of space and time that are not usually connected ), time travel and other mysteries of the universe. I asked him a million-dollar question: What if I went through a wormhole and prevented my parents from meeting? “Most of us believe that the universe makes sense,” Greene said. Although there are several interesting theories about time travel, he

added, the laws of physics would probably prevent something so illogical from taking place. The good news is that the time paradox（悖论） is open for future physicists to solve.

When asked how physics could become more exciting for kids, Greene said that books by Stephen Weinberg, Leonard Susskind, and other physicists, “make it a great time for people who want to learn about big ideas but aren’t yet ready, perhaps, to learn math.”

When I pointed out that some students still might find physics boring, Greene said that the key is to teach them about things that are strange. “The basic stuff is important, ”Greene said. “But I think it’s really important to also describe the more modern ideas, things like black holes and the Big Bang. If kids have those ideas in mind, then at least some of them will be excited to learn all the details．”

Greene has followed Albert Einstein’s lead in trying to solve the mysteries of the universe. Now he wants kids to do the same. As Greene said, physics is “not just a matter of solving problems in an exam.” It’s about experimenting, showing an interest in strange phenomena（现象）-- and having fun!

1.A million-dollar question is probably very　　　　　 .

A. direct　　 B. difficult

C. personal　　 D. long

2.The books by Weinberg and Susskind　　　　　　 .

A. are boring to read　　 B. are mainly about math

C. are popular science books　　 D. are only popular among kids

3.According to Paragraph 4, which of the following does Greene agree with?

A. Modern physics is a boring subject.

B. Interest plays an important role in studying.

C. It is not necessary to learn all about physics.

D. It is easy to describe black holes and the Big Bang.

4.In the last paragraph, Greene hopes that　　　　　　 .

A. kids can love science and physics　　 B. kids can do well in physics exams

C. kids can have fun with experiments　　 D. kids can find more strange things in life

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