Face shape lets AI spot rare disorders
People with genetic syndromes（综合征）sometimes have revealing facial features, but using them to make a quick and cheap diagnosis can be_____ given there are hundreds of possible conditions they may have. A new neural network that analyses photographs of faces can help doctors _____ the possibilities.
Yaron Gurovich at biotechnology firm FDNA in Boston and his team built a neural network to look at the overall impression of faces and _____ a list of the 10 genetic syndromes a person is most likely to have.
They _____ the neural network, called DeepGestalt, on 17,000 images correctly labelled to match more than 200 genetic syndromes. The team then asked the AI to _____ potential genetic disorders from a further 502 photos of people with such conditions. It included the correct answer among its list of 10 responses 91 per cent of the time.
Gurovich and his team also_____ the neural network’s ability to distinguish between the different genetic mutations (变异) that can lead to the same syndrome. They used photographs of people with Noonan syndrome, which can result from mutations in any one of five genes. DeepGestalt correctly identified the genetic source of the physical appearance 64 per cent of the time. It’s clearly not _____, but it’s still much better than humans are at trying to do this.
As the system makes its assessments, the facial regions that were most helpful in the determination are _____ and made available for doctors to view. This helps them to understand the relationships between genetic make-up and physical appearance.
The fact that the diagnosis is based on a simple photograph raises questions about_____. If faces can reveal details about genetics, then employers and insurance providers could, in principle, _____ use such techniques to _____ against people who have a high probability of having certain disorders. _____, Gurovich says the tool will only be _____ for use by clinicians.
This technique could bring significant_____ for those who have genetic syndromes. The real value here is that for some of these ultra-rare diseases, the process of diagnosis can be many, many years. This kind of technology can help narrow down the search space and then be confirmed through checking genetic markers. For some diseases, it will cut down the time to diagnosis dramatically. For others, it could perhaps add means of finding other people with the disease and, _____, help find new treatments or cures.
1.A.convincing B.tricky C.reliable D.feasible
2.A.bring about B.result from C.narrow down D.rule out
3.A.return B.input C.top D.feed
4.A.based B.imposed C.focused D.trained
5.A.identify B.distinguish C.shift D.cure
6.A.tested B.demonstrated C.recognized D.acquired
7.A.acceptable B.perfect C.reliable D.workable
8.A.covered B.excluded C.highlighted D.supervised
9.A.objectivity B.accuracy C.credibility D.privacy
10.A.legally B.habitually C.efficiently D.secretly
11.A.discriminate B.fight C.argue D.vote
12.A.Furthermore B.Therefore C.Otherwise D.However
13.A.impossible B.available C.ready D.rare
14.A.challenges B.benefits C.damages D.concerns
15.A.by contrast B.in turn C.in addition D.on the contrary
高三英语完形填空中等难度题
Face shape lets AI spot rare disorders
People with genetic syndromes（综合征）sometimes have revealing facial features, but using them to make a quick and cheap diagnosis can be_____ given there are hundreds of possible conditions they may have. A new neural network that analyses photographs of faces can help doctors _____ the possibilities.
Yaron Gurovich at biotechnology firm FDNA in Boston and his team built a neural network to look at the overall impression of faces and _____ a list of the 10 genetic syndromes a person is most likely to have.
They _____ the neural network, called DeepGestalt, on 17,000 images correctly labelled to match more than 200 genetic syndromes. The team then asked the AI to _____ potential genetic disorders from a further 502 photos of people with such conditions. It included the correct answer among its list of 10 responses 91 per cent of the time.
Gurovich and his team also_____ the neural network’s ability to distinguish between the different genetic mutations (变异) that can lead to the same syndrome. They used photographs of people with Noonan syndrome, which can result from mutations in any one of five genes. DeepGestalt correctly identified the genetic source of the physical appearance 64 per cent of the time. It’s clearly not _____, but it’s still much better than humans are at trying to do this.
As the system makes its assessments, the facial regions that were most helpful in the determination are _____ and made available for doctors to view. This helps them to understand the relationships between genetic make-up and physical appearance.
The fact that the diagnosis is based on a simple photograph raises questions about_____. If faces can reveal details about genetics, then employers and insurance providers could, in principle, _____ use such techniques to _____ against people who have a high probability of having certain disorders. _____, Gurovich says the tool will only be _____ for use by clinicians.
This technique could bring significant_____ for those who have genetic syndromes. The real value here is that for some of these ultra-rare diseases, the process of diagnosis can be many, many years. This kind of technology can help narrow down the search space and then be confirmed through checking genetic markers. For some diseases, it will cut down the time to diagnosis dramatically. For others, it could perhaps add means of finding other people with the disease and, _____, help find new treatments or cures.
1.A.convincing B.tricky C.reliable D.feasible
2.A.bring about B.result from C.narrow down D.rule out
3.A.return B.input C.top D.feed
4.A.based B.imposed C.focused D.trained
5.A.identify B.distinguish C.shift D.cure
6.A.tested B.demonstrated C.recognized D.acquired
7.A.acceptable B.perfect C.reliable D.workable
8.A.covered B.excluded C.highlighted D.supervised
9.A.objectivity B.accuracy C.credibility D.privacy
10.A.legally B.habitually C.efficiently D.secretly
11.A.discriminate B.fight C.argue D.vote
12.A.Furthermore B.Therefore C.Otherwise D.However
13.A.impossible B.available C.ready D.rare
14.A.challenges B.benefits C.damages D.concerns
15.A.by contrast B.in turn C.in addition D.on the contrary
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AI can identify rare genetic disorders
People with genetic syndromes (基因遗传综合症) sometimes have revealing facial features, but using them to make a quick and cheap diagnosis can be tricky when there are hundreds of possible conditions they may have. A new neural(神经的) network that analyses photographs of faces can help doctors narrow down the possibilities.
Gurovich at biotechnology firm FDNA in Boston and his team built a neural network to look at the gestalt (形态)– or overall impression of faces and return a list of the 10 genetic syndromes a person is most likely to have.
They trained the neural network, called DeepGestalt, on 17,000 images correctly labeled to correspond to more than 200 genetic syndromes. The team then asked the AI to identify potential genetic disorders from a further 502 photographs of people with such conditions. It included the correct answer among its list of 10 responses 91 per cent of the time.
Gurovich and his team also tested the AI’s ability to distinguish between different genetic mutations (突变) that can lead to the same syndrome. They used images of people with Noonan syndrome, which can result from mutations in one of five genes. DeepGestalt accurately identified the genetic source of the physical appearance 64 per cent of the time.
“It’s clearly not perfect,” says Gurovich. “But it’s still much better than humans are at trying to do this.”
As the system makes its assessments, the facial regions that were most helpful in the determination are highlighted and made available for doctors to view. This helps them to understand the relationships between genetic make-up and physical appearance.
The fact that the diagnosis is based on a simple photograph raises questions of privacy. If faces can reveal details about genetics, then employers and insurance providers could, in principle, secretly use such techniques to discriminate against people with a high probability of having certain disorders.
However, Gurovich says the tool will only be available to doctors. Christoffer Nellaker at the University of Oxford says this technique could bring significant benefits for those with genetic syndromes.
“This is not fundamentally different information than we’re sharing walking down the street, or we’re happy to share with Facebook or Google,” he says. “But questioning the data in this way means you can obtain information about health or disease status.
“The real value here is that for some of these extreme rare diseases, the process of diagnosis can be many, many years. This kind of technology can help narrow down the search space and then be confirmed through checking genetic markers,” he says.
For some diseases, this kind of technology will cut down the time to diagnose thoroughly. For others, it could perhaps add a means of finding other people with the disease and, in turn, help find new treatments or cures.
1.What is the purpose of Gurovich’s neural network?
A.To test the AI’s ability.
B.To analyze photographs of faces.
C.To help doctors reduce the range of the diagnosis.
D.To research the overall impression of patients’ faces.
2.What disadvantage does Deep Gestalt bring?
A.It will probably involve in the people’s privacy.
B.It cannot provide information about health or disease.
C.The diagnosis based on a simple photograph is not accurate.
D.It could perhaps add a means of finding other people with the disease.
3.What can we learn from the passage?
A.The result of the assessments for this system is perfect.
B.Deep Gestalt can correctly label 200 genetic syndromes.
C.It seems doubtful to use AI to distinguish genetic mutations.
D.This kind of technology can speed up the diagnostic process.
4.What is the author’s attitude to this technique?
A.Supportive. B.Puzzled.
C.Doubtful. D.Negative.
高三英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
Every life-changing decision we make in our life shapes our current reality. Let’s talk about a few ways that you can use for reference when making your own life-changing decisions.
Realize the power of decision making. Before you start making a decision, you have to understand what a decision does. 1. When you decide to pick up a cigarette to smoke it, that decision might result in your picking up one after one later on to get that same high feeling.
Carry your decision out. It’s pointless to make a decision and just keep it in your head 2. If you want to make real changes in life, you have to apply action to your decision until it’s completed.
Tell others about your decisions. Telling other people what we’re going to do can make us follow through. For example, if you decide to become an early riser, you can go to a forum and tell people that you will wake up at 6 a.m. and keep on it. 3.
Learn from your past decisions. It’s common that you are going to mess up at times when it comes to making decisions. 4. Ask yourself what is good or bad about your decision and what you will do to make a better decision next time.
5. For example, if you made the decision to lose ten pounds by next month through aerobics (有氧运动). You don’t have to just do aerobics. You can be open to losing weight through different methods of dieting as long as it helps you reach your goal in the end.
A.Maintain a flexible approach.
B.Enjoy the process of making decisions.
C.That’s the same as not making a decision at all.
D.It always takes a lot of time to make a decision.
E.Any decision that you make causes a chain of events to happen.
F.So, instead of beating yourself up over it, learn a lesson from it.
G.You’re able to accomplish this because you feel it an obligation to keep your word.
高三英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析
Rainbow-coloured rubbish is the colourful waste created by a Swedish city with a unique recycling system. Like many cities in Sweden, Eskilstuna has an impressive recycling record. It met the EU's 2020 target of recycling 50% of waste many years ago.
Almost everyone who lives here follows a strict recycling policy at home. People are expected to sort their household waste into seven separate categories, including food, textiles, cartons and metal. But what really makes the system stand out is the bright colour code.
The reason for this becomes clear at the city's recycling plant. The bags arrive all jumbled up（被混在一 起）because they're collected altogether, once a fortnight from outside people's houses.
But thanks to those bright colours, scanners can select the bags and separate them efficiently. The food waste in green bags is processed on site into slurry to make biogas, which powers the city's buses. One of the benefits of this method of recycling is that there is less cross-contamination, so more of the recycled waste can actually be used to make new things.
Like the rest of Sweden, Eskilstuna is committed to sending zero waste from its citizens to landfill. Waste that cannot be recycled is incinerated（焚化）at a local plant to generate electricity. This reduces reliance on fossil fuels, but does create greenhouse gases.
As countries around the world try to improve their recycling rates, some may think of Eskilstuna as an example to follow, as long as they think they can persuade their citizens to get busy sorting at home.
1.What can we say about the recycling system used in Eskilstuna?
A.It is a colorful policy. B.It is a temporary success.
C.It is an ordinary recycling system. D.It is a practical method of recycling.
2.What really makes the system of rainbow-colored recycling outstanding?
A.The strict recycling policy. B.The self-discipline of citizens.
C.The bright colour. D.The eco-friendly code.
3.Why is the non-recyclable waste burnt to ashes at a local plant in Eskilstuna?
A.To send zero waste to landfill. B.To make electricity.
C.To reduce dependence on fossil fuels. D.To decrease greenhouse gases
4.What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A.Some countries set a good example to Eskilstuna.
B.Eskilstuna follows in the footsteps of other countries.
C.Some countries may adopt the system of rainbow-colored recycling.
D.Eskilstuna may force its citizens to get busy sorting at home.
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2-year-old Truett Palmer was born in Missouri, with a genetic disorder and an inborn (先天的)_________disease. He has_________from more than a dozen surgeries, including three open heart surgeries and a heart transplant. One thing Truett_________during his most recent hospital stay was weekly visits from a therapy dog named Zuri. The dog was a Goldendoodle with curly hair and it was just kind of_________. Truett has sensory issues and he_________anyone touching his feet, but with Zuri, he would just run his feet through her fur. When Truett was with Zuri, it seemed the world didn't_________.
After Truett left the hospital, his mom Danielle began_________getting a Goldendoole for him, but found the breed (品种) especially_________. “Financially, going through a transplant and hospital stay, it wasn’t going to work out in our_________,” she said. Danielle____________Truett’s story and dream on Facebook, hoping there would be a miracle.
In Seattle, Gray, a nursing student, lived alone on several acres surrounded only by her dogs. One of Gray’s beloved dog just had puppies and she’d love to____________one child with special needs a(n)____________friend in time for Christmas. When she____________Truett’s story, she knew he would be the new____________of the puppy. “He’s got____________more than I could possibly imagine. Seeing how strong he is and how positive his family is about that all, I am deeply moved.” Gray said.
Following a(n)____________effort by Gray and the Palmer family to transport Zeda____________state lines, the Goldendoodle puppy was in Truett's arms just in time for Christmas morning. “He was so excited,” Danielle said. “You could just see the____________on his face the moment she’s placed on his lap. He’s just so happy and____________her his baby. They’re just best friends.”
Truett is now on the road to good health and____________to his transplanted heart well. Danielle says she hopes their story will encourage others to consider organ donation.
1.A.lung B.heart C.kidney D.eye
2.A.experienced B.undergone C.resulted D.suffered
3.A.took part in B.turned down C.look forward to D.dealt with
4.A.different B.patient C.gentle D.helpful
5.A.dislikes B.enjoys C.disapproves D.keeps
6.A.appear B.exist C.change D.stop
7.A.planning B.arranging C.considering D.permitting
8.A.expensive B.affordable C.economic D.modest
9.A.schedule B.hospital C.background D.budget
10.A.reported B.focused C.posted D.found
11.A.gift B.sell C.buy D.meet
12.A.novel B.furry C.old D.certain
13.A.took down B.looked for C.compared with D.came across
14.A.shelter B.guide C.owner D.employee
15.A.along B.through C.away D.down
16.A.worried B.accepted C.thrilled D.combined
17.A.on B.beneath C.into D.across
18.A.shock B.disgust C.joy D.sorrow
19.A.told B.called C.explained D.claimed
20.A.adjusting B.devoting C.referring D.using
高三英语完形填空困难题查看答案及解析
_______ shoulder to shoulder with a girl, I felt very embarrassed.
| A．Spotting shopping | B．Spotted shopping |
| C．Having spotted to shop | D．Spotted to shop |
高三英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析
_______ shoulder to shoulder with a girl, I felt very embarrassed.
A. Spotting shopping B. Spotted shopping
C. Having spotted to shop D. Spotted to shop
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Let us fight against the trouble ________.
A．face to face B．shoulder to shoulder
C．side by side D．B and C
高三英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析
Have you ever noticed that the more you have the more you want? Let’s face it. Thinking our life is good enough doesn’t come naturally to many people. When we have high expectations of everything in life we will run into disappointment. Only when we are aware that needs are different from desires can we live with satisfaction. Here are a few ideas to help you be happier with what you have and who you are.
Focus on what you are thankful for. Most people want things to be better than they are, or when things are going well, we forget to appreciate what we have. Learn to reflect on how much better things are than they could be. Focus on what you are thankful for. Write down 5 things you are grateful for right now.
When we hold onto regrets from decisions we have made, it can really poison our well-being. Many people regret something they can no longer change, which ends up holding them back from moving forward in a more positive manner. What happened in the past is done and gone, so work to stay present and be mindful of the current moment to find more joy and fulfillment.
When we use other people as the measuring stick for our personal success and quality of life we are likely to be less satisfied. Social comparisons can provide useful information when we try to learn from others, but they also hold our perspective in a discontented position. Compare yourself less with others so you can be satisfied more.
When you are focused on your big ambitions and future goals you might elide the daily pleasures that surround you. Learn to slow down and absorb the wonder and beauty around you. Stay present and focus on the task you’re undertaking at the moment. Don’t let the life pass you by because you’re always on the go and distracted by ambition.
Practice looking at life through the lens of contentment and it will become more natural.
1.How can we live with contentment?
A. To change our lifestyle.
B. To have a motivation in life.
C. To give less attention to what we are grateful for.
D. To realize the difference between needs and desires.
2.What’s the main idea of Paragraph 3?
A. Make wise decisions.
B. Know the present situation
C. Let go of regrets.
D. Remember the past.
3.The underlined word “elide”(in Paragraph 5) probably means “__”.
A. enjoy B. change C. create D. neglect
4.What should you do to put yourself in a good mood?
A. Make time for simple pleasures.
B. Learn from successful people.
C. Focus on your future goals.
D. Create chance to learn more.
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Let's face it: The last hour of anyone's workday is not always fruitful. As the hours of peak productivity start to decline, most people begin watching the clock, waiting for nothing.1.“How positively you end your professional day can promote success both inside and outside of the office,” says Randi Levin, a transitional life strategist. Let's see how successful people end their workday with a bang.
Successful people reflect on their accomplishments. While many of us spend our last hour of work making a to-do list for tomorrow, they review the day they just had, instead.2.Similarly, Levin recommends writing down the day's wins rather than setbacks or to-dos, as well as reviewing your list of successes once a month. It will prove your professional growth and bring more joy into your job.
Also, successful people brainstorm solutions for today's setbacks.3.Instead, they end their day by thinking carefully about the problems they met, brainstorming possible solutions, and then leaving it for tomorrow. They will settle those problems after a good night's sleep.
4.Rather than detailing the tasks that need to get done, this kind of list encourages people to focus on finding solutions for their projects. “Forget the horrible 'to-do' list,” Levin says, “before heading to happy hour, write down three to five goals you have for the next 24 hours.5.It will provide you with not only a concrete and positive way to begin tomorrow, but also it will allow you to see much more possibilities.”
A.This list is a promise to yourself.
B.Successful people make a to-do list.
C.It will make people understand the problems better.
D.They never bring the day's failures home with them.
E.Another work these people do is to create an action list.
F.But ending the workday with purpose can make a difference.
G.They typically choose a case and consider what led to that success.
高三英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析