Read carefully the following excerpt and then write your response in NO LESS THAN 200 words, in which you should: ●summarize the main message of the excerpt, and then ●comment on whether our brains will get lazy in a world run by intelligent machines. You can support yourself with information from the excerpt. Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization and language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. With intelligent machines to do the thinking, will our brains get lazy? Changing technology stimulates the brain and increases intelligence. But that may only be true if the technology challenges us. In a world run by intelligent machines, our lives could get a lot simpler. Would that make us less intelligent? Artificial intelligence is taking over many human jobs. For instance, planes are being flown much of the time by automatic pilots. And the complex problem of controlling air traffic around large modern airports is also achieved by artificial intelligence that operates well beyond the capacity of mere human air traffic controllers. As machines get smarter, they will do more of our thinking for us and make life easier. In the future, the electronic assistant will develop to the point that it serves similar functions as a real living butler, fulfilling requests such as: “Organize a dinner party for six on Thursday, Jeeves, and invite the usual guests.” At that point, our long struggle with challenging technologies is at an end. Like Be Wooster, we can take it easy knowing that the hard work of planning and organizing is being done by a better brain-the electronic assistant. Starved of mental effort, our brains will regress.
A.Yes, Id like to go
B.Yes, the food is wonderful
C.No, I cant eat any more
D.Its very nice of you
A.Hello.Have a nice dinner
B.So, youre having dinner
C.How much do you have for dinner
D.How do you enjoy it
A travel agent can give you information on special economy fares for trains, buses and planes. Think about hiking or biking for a part of your trip, too. You’ll not only save money, but you’ll also see a lot more of the country.
Some students may want to travel by car. Be sure to think about going with other students—many colleges have “ride boards” that list when and where other students plan to travel. Many radio stations provide the same sort of service — they announce who’s driving where, when, how many riders they will take and what the expenses will be.
There are many inexpensive, older hotels near bus or train stations. Check your travel guide for names of the best. Many parts of the country also have youth hostels where young people can stay for only a few dollars a night.
You don’t have to eat in restaurants all the time, but we don’t recommend a diet of candy and cola, either. You can usually get a healthy, cheap breakfast in a restaurant. If the weather is warm, you can buy food in supermarkets or at roadside stands and have a picnic for lunch. For dinner you can get the names of good, cheap restaurants from travel guides or friends.
26、The passage tells students _______ .
A.how to make travel plans
B.how to get help while traveling
C.how to use less money while traveling
D.how to choose hotels
27、To see more of the country, you’d better travel _______ .
A.by plane
B.by bus
C.by train
D.by bike
28、If you want to share rides with others, you can get information _______ .
A.on the blackboards in classrooms
B.from school administrators
C.through certain radio programs
D.from travel agents
29、According to the passage, staying at youth hostels is _______ .
A.cheap
B.convenient
C.comfortable
D.enjoyable
30、To save money, you can _______ .
A.have more candy and cola
B.invite your friends for a picnic
C.take some food with you
D.eat in restaurants sometimes
— I have problems to fall asleep because it seems difficult for my brain to slow down.
— _______________. Do some exercises!
A. You must have had too much in your dinner
B. You must be under a lot of stress
C. You should go to see a doctor
D. You must be in love with somebody
A.fetch, carry
B.carry, fetch
C.take, bring
D.bring, take
A.Yes,here you are.
B.Who are you
C.Thank you very much
D.Sorry,he isn't in
A.Must, can’t
B.Must, needn’t
C.May, needn’t
D.Can, mustn’t
A.Certainly. May I know your name?
B.Why didn’t you call earlier?
C.Sorry. He is busy at the moment.
D.Sorry. He doesn’t want to see you.
A.I need a round trip to Frankfurt
B.I’d prefer sit with my family
C.Here you are
D.I want to check in for the next flight