1、任务型阅读（三）现代科技+教育与文化A2019广安改编Artificial intelligence（AI）（人工智能） is the ability of a computer program or a machine. The computer or the machine with AI can think and learn. It is also a field of study that tries to make computers “smart”. John McCarthy, a scientist, came up with the name “artificial int
2、elligence” over 60 years ago. Many things such as learning and problem solving can be done by computers, though not in the same way as people do. An unusual goal of AI research is to create special computer programs. They can learn, solve problems and think logically（逻辑地）. At present, AI can success
3、fully understand human speech, recognize（识别） human faces, operate self-driving cars and compete in some game systems like playing chess. However, some people consider AI a danger to humans if it develops too quickly. A famous British scientist also was not for this kind of technology. Math is the ba
4、sic language of AI. If students are good at math, they will be more likely to become successful AI designers in the future. We need not only bright students but also average（普通的） students. As for average students, if they get enough math skills, they can also become successful AI designers. Besides,
5、 a good knowledge of computer science is also necessary for AI designing.Scientists hope to create creative and emotional（有情感的） AI. The AI can possibly understand human feelings or create art. Many ways and tools have been tried to discover this wide and exciting field. 1、2题完成句子;3题简略回答问题;4题找出并写下第三段的
6、主题句;5题将文中画线句子译成汉语。1.The computer or the machine with AI can .2.The students who are good at math will probably become in the future.3.What is an unusual goal of AI research? 4. 5. B2020原创Idioms are one of the hardest parts of learning a language. An idiom is a phrase which has a meaning, but the mea
7、ning is not clear from the words themselves. They are like puzzles. If you translate an idiom word for word, it sometimes makes no sense at all. Thats why even native speakers can get confused when someone uses a phrase that theyve never heard of.Here are four common English idioms every English stu
8、dent should know in a lot of situations.1.Get your act together （Meaning: you need to improve your behavior/work）This might be something your teacher says to you if you score badly in an exam or if you misbehave in class. You can also use it to talk about people in general. For example, if your frie
9、nds are being mean for no reason, then you can tell them that they need to get their act together.2.Pull yourself together （Meaning: calm down）Its not polite to say “pull yourself together” to tell people to relax while theyre overreacting（反应过激）. Only use this if you think the person you are speakin
10、g to is getting upset over something important. When your friends tell you that their close relative has died, it is NOT the time to tell them to pull themselves together.3.Im feeling under the weather （Meaning: Im sick）Yes, its longer and more difficult to say than “Im sick”, but if your English te
11、acher asks you why you havent done your homework, he or she is more likely to forgive（原谅） you if you say that you were feeling under the weather.4.Break a leg （Meaning: good luck）This is perhaps one of the most confusing yet well-known English idioms. If someone says this to you, do not think they a
12、re frightening you; they are just wishing you luck. It is most often used by people wishing actors and actresses success before they perform on the stage, but it can be said in other situations, too.All in all, learning a new language can be challenging. Its certainly not a piece of cake, especially
13、 when there are so many confusing idioms. However, with enough hard work and interest, you will succeed in no time. Break a leg!1、2题完成句子;3题简略回答问题;4题找出并写下全文的主题句;5题将文中画线句子译成汉语。1.An idioms meaning is not directly from .2.“Break a leg” is most often used in .3.When might the teacher say “get your act to
14、gether”? 4. 5. 【参考答案】A1.think and learn2.successful AI designers3.To create special computer programs.4.Math is the basic language of AI. 5.人工智能可能理解人类的感受或创造艺术。B主旨大意这是一篇教育文化类说明文。文章主要说明在英语学习中习语理解困难,并介绍了四个应用广泛的习语。1.the words themselves2.wishing actors and actresses success3.When you score badly in an exam or you misbehave in class.4.Here are four common English idioms every English student should know in a lot of situations.5.然而,有了足够的努力和兴趣,你会很快成功的。
