In March, 2016, the pride of humankind was cr...

In March, 2016, the pride of humankind was crushed by a computer. Google's AlphaGo defeated the South Korean Go master Lee Sedol four games to one, as the world looked on with shock and awe. Artificial intelligence had suddenly reached a new and unexpected height.

But as smart as AlphaGo is, it's no longer the best Go "player" in the world. Google's artificial intelligence group, DeepMind, has created the next generation of its Go-playing program, called AlphaGo Zero. The new AI program is unique in the way it learned to play Go. Instead of learning from thousands of human matches, as its predecessor (前任) did, AlphaGo Zero mastered Go in just two days without any human knowledge of the game and defeated AlphaGo by day three, reported The Guardian. It then went on to defeat AlphaGo 100 games to zero.

To learn how to play Go, AlphaGo Zero played millions of matches against itself using only the basic rules of the game to rapidly create its own knowledge of it. Like the previous version, it used "reinforcement (增强) learning to become its own teacher," according to DeepMind's website.

"It's more powerful than previous approaches," David Silver, AlphaGo's lead researcher, told The Guardian, "because by not using human data, or human expertise in any fashion, we've removed the constraints of human knowledge and it is able to create knowledge itself."

AlphaGo Zero's approach to self-learning is a significant advancement in AI that could be applied to help solve some of the world's biggest problems, according to a recent research report published in the journal Nature. For example, DeepMind co-founder Demis Hassabis argues that AlphaGo Zero could probably find cures for a number of serious diseases within weeks, according to The Telegraph. Indeed, the AI is now being used to study protein folding, which is connected to diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.

So now that AI has gone beyond the bounds of human knowledge, perhaps the question is not about what AI can learn from humans, but what humans can learn from AI. We can only wait and see.

1.What can we learn from the first two paragraphs?

A.AlphaGo defeated Lee Sedol five games to zero.

B.AlphaGo Zero defeated AlphaGo within one day.

C.AlphaGo Zero has become the new best Go player.

D.AlphaGo Zero is the first program to defeat a human at Go.

2.What does the underlined word "constraints" in the fourth paragraph probably mean?

A.advantages B.disadvantages

C.restrictions D.regulations

3.What's the possible application of AI in the future according to the article?

A.Treating diseases. B.Making new Go rules.

C.Solving math problems. D.Creating new proteins.

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1.________　 (praise) by the neighbour, he became the pride of his parents.

2.I explored every corner ______ (find) a perfect place to study.

3.The sunlight is blinding, _______ (throw) hard- edged shadows on the ground.

4.While waiting for the opportunity to get _______ (promote), he did his best.

5.As a result, I regret ______ (tell) you that I have to change my plan.

6.Women and children were the first _____ (get) onto the lifeboats.

7.This kind of wool shirt _______ (sell) well.

8.My grandmother wake up, only ______　 (find) everybody gone.

9.________ (invite) to the celebration can be an honor for an ordinary person.

10.The man downstairs found it difficult ______ (get) to sleep.

11.The student was lucky that he just missed _____ (punish).

12.Having passed all the tests, he felt a great weight ______ (take) off his mind.

13.Sorry, I didn’t mean ______ (annoy) you.

14._______　 (make) it easier to contact us, you’d better keep this card at hand.

15.The boy pretended _______ (read) when his mother entered the room.

16.My heart was______ (beat) wildly when I heard the news.

17.There is no time ______ (leave) to do some shopping.

18.I’d like ______ (enjoy) the games with you, but I had extra work to do.

19.I became ______ (attach) to my husband,for he had a wise head.

20.After I entered the room, I saw him _______ (lie) on the ground.

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名著翻译

1.It was Plato who said that his definition of thinking was “the soul talking to itself”.

2.Competition, if confronted enthusiastically, can be the greatest self-motivating experience in the world.

3.Helen Keller didn’t complain about not being given enough money from the government to compensate her for her disability.

4.The secret to a happy life is a sound mind in a sound body.

5.A vision should be judged by these criteria, the criteria of power and effectiveness.

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Summer camps for children of all ages are being offered in 2016 by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada. Reno　 (UNR). Registration for camp sessions (时间段) is available online and also by phone.

Kids University

June 16 - August 1, 2016. Kids University is a summer day camp for kids entering 2nd through 8th grades and features week-long camp sessions in the arts, writing, science, math, literature, history, web design, cultural exploration, sports and games, and many more. There are both full-day and half-day sessions. Fees (费用) are from $140-$160 per week. The phone numbers is (800) 233-8926. Sessions are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 pm.

Wolf Pack Sports Camps

June - August, 2016. Summer Wolf Pack Sports Camps are offered　 for 9th　 through　 twelfth grade children. The camps are hosted by Nevada Wolf Pack coaching teachers and players. The sports offered include baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, track and field, and volleyball. Full-day, half-day, and overnight Wolf Pack camps are available. Time tables and fees vary with each camp. Visit Nevada Wolf Pack camps for details, session descriptions, and registration information, or call (775) 784-4050.

Lake Tahoe Music Camp

July 6 - 12, 2016. The 59th Lake Tahoe Music Camp invites middle school through high school student musicians to participate in a week of music-making, workshops, performances and fun, The camp is led by award-winning UNR teachers and local educators, professional jazz musicians and more. The fee is $550 per camper. Information is available online or by calling (775) 784-4046.

Learn more about other camp information like Girl Scout Camp, etc by calling (800) 233-8928. Because of limited space, registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

1.If a kid has many interests, he will probably participate in ___________

A. Wolf Pack Sports Camps　　　　 　　 B. Girl Scout Camp

C. Kids University　　　　　　　　　 　　 D. Lake Tahoe Music Camp

2.It can be inferred from Wolf Pack Sports Camps that ___________

A it lasts for a month

B. it offers six kinds of sports

C. it is fit for kids who have time at night

D. its fees are very high

3. The music camp will invite middle and high school students __________

A. who only like to listen to music

B. who have never learned music

C. whose dream is to become a musician

D. who are expert in music

4.If you need the information about Girl Scout Camp, you' ll call __.

A. (775) 784-4050　　　　　 　　 　 B. (800) 233-8928

C. (775) 784-4046　　　　　　 　　　 D. (800) 233-8926

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Venice, one of the cities in Italy,was founded in A.D.811 by the people of Malamocco, fleeing （逃跑）from the Franks. It was said that they were guided by pigeons carrying little crosses, and settled where now Venice lies.

Venice is built on 117 islands. It has 150 canals and 400 bridges. The narrow streets, with their historic names, are covered with stones,but have no footpaths. They are dotted with flower shop signs and lanterns. Shops and palaces stand by side. The brick bridges are high enough to allow boats to pass freely under them.

The center of public life is St. Mark’s Square where tourists and citizens sit in the famous Florian and Quadri cafes to listen to music, enjoying themselves. The Quadri is more popular but the Florian, founded in 1720, is the best-known cafe because it has received such great persons as Byron (an English poet) and Goethe (a German poet).

Unfortunately the special position of Venice is threatening（威胁）it’s own existence. The terrain（地势）on which it is built began to sink while the level of the surrounding waters is constantly rising. Howe’ver, many measures have already been taken to prevent the city from sinking.

1. In the second paragraph, the author ______.

A. showed up where Venice is         B. told us who built the city of Venice

C. described what Venice is like       D. talked about why Venice is surrounded by waters

2. Which of the following shows the right relationship?（○=Italy;△=Venice;□=St.Marks Square）

3. Why is the Florian the famous cafe? Because ______.

A. it appeared in Byron and Goethe’s poems

B. it is more close to St. Mark’s Square than the Quadri

C. it was founded in 1720,much older than the Quadri

D. Byron and Goethe were once it’s customers

4. From the article we can see that ______.

A. many people have fled because Venice’s existence is being threatened

B. the level of the surrounding water is constantly rising because the city of Venice began to sink

C. the government has already taken many measures to save the city from going down

D. many steps have already been taken to prevent the terrain from rising

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The school was founded in 1959 by Sisters of the Roman Union of the Order of Saint Ursula (established in 1535), at the invitation of Archbishop Verineux of Hualien diocese(教区)and the local government. At that time, economic conditions in Taiwan were still undeveloped. Hualien, at the ''back of the mountains" suffered from an inconvenient location and lacked resources to develop its local economy. Thus, the Sisters followed the spirit of the Gospel(信条)to make a "preferential option for the poor" and invited the Ursulines worldwide to cooperate. Many Ursuline school children in Europe saved their pocket money just to help establish an Ursuline school in Taiwan, which was very far away from them.

Women's education is part of the mission of the Roman Union of the Order of Saint Ursula. Through its belief that “Life transmits life; love nourishes(滋养)love", the Institute seeks to fully educate young women fitting in well with the society, capable of taking up the responsibility of becoming a stable force in society and promoting family life as the basic strength of that society. The early establishment of Stella Maris Girl's Junior High School was a response to the inadequacy and inequality of women's education. A High School was added to it three years later, and the school was renamed Stella Maris Girl's High School. In 1970, in correspondence with the social and environmental trends and the request of the Archbishop the school started to recruit (招 收)boys, and changed its name to the current one: Stella Maris High School.

With its focus firmly placed on whole person education concepts, respect for Catholic educational goals, and educational concepts of respect, freedom, and love, the school makes every effort to fulfill students' potential and develop their personality. Gradually, with the development of Taiwan's economy, the school adjusted its structures. It established a Kindergarten Teachers5 Department and Dress and Fashion Department in 1976, Arts and Craft Department in 1987, and the Information Systems and Integrated(集成)High School in 1996. The range of Stella Maris High School has gradually grown to completeness.

1.Why was the school founded?

A.To spread Christianity.

B.To help with local economy.

C.To cooperate with local people.

D.To promote the quality of education.

2.The Roman Union of the Order of Saint Ursula believes young women should do the following EXCEPT .

A.adapting themselves to society

B.placing value on family life

C.acting as a stable force in society

D.supporting their husbands' careers

3.Which of the following is most likely to be the feature of the school today?

A.Being single-sex. B.Being complete.

C.Being traditional. D.Being modern.

4.What is still NOT known after you read the passage?

A.Where the school is.

B.When the school was founded.

C.What are the majors in the school.

D.How much school fees are needed.

高二英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

This March Japan was struck by earthquake, from ______ impacts the people are still suffering．

A．what             B．which            C．whose            D．that

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The suggestion brought up by Jane was ____ because none of us was in favor of it.

A. released          B. deserted       C. resigned         D. abandoned

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

The Group of Eight ______ by eight of the world’s wealthiest nations in 1998.

A. was formed　 B. forms　　　　　　　　 C. is formed　　　　　 D. formed

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It was in the lab ­______ was taken charge of by Pro. Harris ______ they did the experiment.

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