The Internet has completely changed the workp...

The Internet has completely changed the workplace over the past three decades. Artificial Intelligence is now all set to do the same, and businesses that don't take advantage of the technology risk being left behind.

Global tech giants (巨头) like Amazon have been leading the change, and businesses of all sizes are now using the technology for employing and managing their staff.

Among them is L'Oreal. With about a million applicants for roughly 15,000 new positions each year, the company is using AI to hire.

“We really wanted to save time and focus more on quality, diversity and candidate experience. And AI solutions were the best way to go faster on these challenges, said Eva Azoulay, global vice-president of L'Oreal's Human Resources Department.

The company uses Mya, a chatbot, to save employers' time during the first stage of the process. It handles routine questions from candidates, and checks details such as availability and visa requirements. Should candidates make it to the next round, they’ll run into Seedlink, an AI software that scores applicants based on their answers to open-ended interview questions. These scores don't replace human judgment, said Azoulay, but they do pick out candidates who might not seem like obvious choices.

Early results have been promising. For one internship program, where 12,000 people apply for about 80 spots, employers claim they saved 200 hours of time while hiring the most diverse group to date.

Other businesses have gone beyond employment and are using AI to help manage employees. Some UK firms have started using Isaak, a system designed by the London-based company StatusToday, to track how many hours staff spend online and the number of emails they receive. London real estate agent JBrown has been using this system since March. CEO James Brown said it helps the firm understand employees' habits and prevent them from overworking. “It enables us to solve bottleneck problems and relieve overburdened employees,” he said.

Despite these examples of good practice, there is still a long way for AI to reach its full potential (潜力), and the technology comes with risks. Another AI danger could be its impact on jobs through automation (自动化). McKinsey predicts AI could add $13 trillion to the global economy by 2030, with early adopters doubling their cash flow over that period. But the demand for repetitive (重复的) or digitally-unskilled jobs could drop by around 10%, the consulting firm said in a 2018 report.

1.What can we learn about AI technology from Paragraph 1?

A.It causes a great problem in workplace.

B.It will replace the Internet in the future.

C.It requires businesses to invest much money.

D.It will become a necessary part of business.

2.L'Oreal uses AI in its hiring process to________.

A.pick out the most suitable candidates directly

B.come up with more questions unlimitedly

C.improve the company's hiring efficiency

D.save money by replacing human judgment

3.Firms with the system Isaak can_______.

A.prevent their employees from surfing the Internet

B.force their employees to form good working habits

C.monitor the contents of all their employees' emails

D.help their employees avoid being overstressed at work

4.The passage is mainly developed by _______.

A.setting examples

B.making comparisons

C.examining differences

D.following the time order

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As the Internet has gained popularity, there has been a change in the way ______ people spend their time.

A. which　　　　　　　　 B. in which

C. where　　　　　　　 D. when

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The Internet has changed the world we live in dramatically, so that in some ways it is unrecognizable from the place we lived in twenty years ago. Communications have been revolutionized. Not only have cell phones found their way into most people’s pockets or purses, but they are also used for next messaging and as cameras. Long distance phone calls have been replaced by e-mail and video conferencing. Communications, person to person or company to company, have turned into a fast-paced exchange with instant response. In fact, it has become more convenient and efficient.

The other kind of communication the Internet provides is information. School children and medical researchers alike will tell you that they could not work without the Internet and its ability to connect them to any number of websites and databases of information. Many people do their banking on-line. Others plan a trip and book a flight for themselves. People do their own stock  trading through the Net. Sports fans follow scores and statistics on websites. Political junkies(政治狂) gather campaign statements and debate topics, even between elections. And almost everyone who owns a computer and has Internet access has bought at least one item on-line. No wonder some young people can not imagine what life was like before the Internet.

Some Advantages of the Internet

I. ________1.________ of the Internet communication

●A fast-paced exchange replacing long distance phone calls with ________2.________ like e-mail and vedio conferencing

II. Accessibitlity to the Internet information

●On-line ________3.________ service

Convenience to do banking at home or office

●________4.________ service

Choices of booking traffic and accommodation

●Sports websites

Information about scores and statistics

●Political websites

Campaign statements and ________5.________

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Over the last 15 years, digital communication has ushered（引入）in more changes than the printing press did in 1570. And the stand-out early adopters in this world are teenagers, whose brains appear to have an extraordinary _____ to adapt to the world around them, according to Dr Jay Giedd, an adolescent brain expert.

We are now proving that as a species, our brains are still flexible and _____during adolescence. Having a more flexible brain means that some _____ of it, such as impulse control and the ability to make long-term decisions, haven’t developed yet, which may also explain why we spend a/an _____ period living under the protection of our parents rather than leaving home at the age of 12 or 13. This also means that the adolescent brain can adapt to new technology, allowing teenagers to _____ the accelerating pace of digital technology and giving them a multitasking advantage.

In the US, teenagers are spending 8.5 hours using computers, mobiles and other devices to learn, interact and play. This jumps to 11.5 if you take into account all of the _____ that goes on, such as talking on the phone while you’re watching TV. Australian teenagers were found to be spending an average of 7 hours and 38 minutes using these devices in 2009.

There are _____as to how social media is affecting the way in which the brain learns to _____ , as one of the most important skills that we learn as children is how to make friends and interact with people around you. Geidd says that from a biology standpoint, a lot of what goes on inside our brains is social.“A lot of the brain changes are sort of set up to develop these social skills. ” These interactions are now being _____ by technology—you could have hundreds of friends, all of whom are real people that you interact with—and scientists aren’t sure whether we’ll be able to develop the same _____using Facebook.

There is possible _____ of the growing digital trend: Youtube indicates that teenagers all over the world are watching the same clips and laughing at the same jokes, indicating that they are more _____ than their predecessors. Sharing the same jokes could possibly go a long way to breaking down some of the prejudices out there. They may be _____ to texting their friends and posting updates on Facebook, but teenagers today are probably going to have access to technology and _____ social and educational opportunities that anyone with a less flexible brain might have trouble imagining. _____, there is a cut off and by the age of 30, our brains become more set in their ways, making it harder for us to adapt and cope with new technologies.

1.A.activity B.capacity C.responsibility D.opportunity

2.A.operating B.promoting C.adjusting D.establishing

3.A.functions B.options C.restrictions D.positions

4.A.opposed B.imposed C.limited D.extended

5.A.keep up with B.come up with C.put up with D.end up with

6.A.entertaining B.multitasking C.interacting D.gossiping

7.A.curiosities B.criticisms C.concerns D.shortcomings

8.A.memorize B.internalize C.realize D.socialize

9.A.changed B.controlled C.troubled D.interrupted

10.A.attitudes B.prospects C.trends D.skills

11.A.advantage B.distraction C.indication D.tuition

12.A.narrow-minded B.global-minded C.absent-minded D.quick-minded

13.A.keen B.addicted C.obsessed D.enthusiastic

14.A.however B.hence C.moreover D.instead

15.A.Consequently B.Additionally C.Nevertheless D.Thus

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1.The Internet has already changed our lives so p _____ that we can’t live a day without going online.

2.The vast forests of West Africa _____（缩小）all these years due to the deforestation of local people. Thus the government must come up with an idea to stop it.

3.The map shows the _____（分布）of this species across the world.

4.Are you upset about how to remove the most s _____ spots? Try our washing powder!

5.He often talks in circles, frequently _____（矛盾）himself, which often ends up losing others’ trust.

6.A nearby volcano erupted v _____, sending out a hail of rocks and boiling mud.

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Over the past 5 years reciting English has helped me change it _____ way or another for the better  .

A  any  B  either  C   every  D  one

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This article deals with the extent ______ family life has changed over the past 30 years.

A. in which　　　　 B. at which

C. to which　　　　 D. on which

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How old is “old”?  The answer has changed over the years. Two hundred years ago，you were old at 35.At the beginning of the 20 th century，the average life span（平均寿命）was 45. In 1950，70-year-olds were really old.Today，a healthy 70-year-old is still thought young.

So，how old is old? The answer is one you’ve heard many times，from all kinds of people.“You are as old（or young）as you feel.”Your age simply tells you how many years you have lived.Your body tells you how well you’ve lived.

“Nobody grows old by living a number of years.” wrote a writer.“People grow old when they don’t have their ideas.”

People shouldn’t have the wrong ideas about aging.Sometimes，older minds can be as bright as young minds.Alice Brophy once said，“It makes me unhappy when people say，‘You look young for your age。’ What does that mean?You know you can die old at 30 and live young at 80. ”

1.In 1950, the average life span was .

2.People grow old when ________according to a writer.

3.The meaning of the underlined word “aging” is “ ________ ”

4.Which question is NOT answered in the passage?

5.The passage is mainly about __________ .

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Types of Family Structures

Family structure has changed noticeably over the last 50 years. 1.

Nuclear Family

The nuclear family is the traditional type of family structure, consisting of two parents and children. 2. Children in nuclear families receive strength and stability from the two-parent structure and generally have more opportunities due o the financial ease of two adults In America, almost 70 percent of children live in a nuclear family unit.

Extended Family

The extended family structure consists of two or more adults who are related, either by blood or marriage, living in the same home. This family includes many relatives living together and working toward common goals. 3. Extended families are becoming increasingly common all over the world.

Stepfamily

Many marriages end in divorce, and many of these individuals choose to get remarried. This creates the stepfamily which involves two separate families merging into one new unit. 4. Stepfamilies are as common as the nuclear family, though they tend to have more problems. Stepfamilies need to learn to work together to ensure these family units run smoothly.

There is no right or wrong answer when it comes to what is the best type of family structure. 5. Families need to do what is best for each other and themselves, and that can be achieved in almost any unit.

A. Parents go to look after elders occasionally.

B. They raise the children together, due to financial difficulties.

C. The nuclear family was long held by society as the ideal to raise children.

D. It consists of a new husband and wife and their children from previous marriages.

E. As long as a family is filled with love and support for one another, it is successful.

F. The following types of families exist today, with some falling into different kind.

G. While these types of families are distinct in definition, in practice the lines are less clear.

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Over the last 25 years, British society has changed a great deal – or at least many parts of it have. ________1. . Ideas about social class – whether a person is “working - class” or “middle - class” – are one area in which changes have been extremely slow.

　In the past, the working-class tended to be paid less than middle-class people. The typical working man would collect his wages on Friday evening and then, it was widely believed, having given his wife her "housekeeping", would go out and squander（挥霍） the rest on beer and betting.

　The old style of what a middle-class man did with his money was perhaps nearer the truth. He was-and still is-inclined (有意) to take a longer-term view. Not only did he regard buying a house as a most important thing, but he also considered the education of his children as extremely important. ________2.. Only in very few cases did workers have the opportunity （or the education and training） to make such long-term plans.

3.________. In a large number of cases factory workers earn as much as their middle – class supervisors (管理者). Improved social security and laws have made it less necessary than before to worry about "tomorrow". Working-class people seem slowly to be losing the feeling of inferiority(自卑感). In fact there has been a growing tendency in the past few years for the middle-classes to feel slightly ashamed of their position.

________4.________.They generally tend to share very similar tastes in music and clothes, they spend their money in having a good time, and save for holidays or longer-term plans when necessary. There seems to be much less difference than in precious generations. ________5.________. As long as this gap exists, there will always be a possibility that new conflicts and jealousies will emerge, or rather that the old conflicts will re-appear, but between different groups.

A. Nowadays, a great deal has changed

B. Both of these provided him and his family with security

C. As a result, differences in life – styles and attitudes came into existence

D. However, we still have a wide gap between the well – paid and the low - paid

E. In recent years, the working – class people have begun to design long – term plans

F. In some ways, however, very little has changed, particularly where attitudes are concerned

G. The changes in both life–styles and attitudes are probably most easily seen amongst younger people

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