From snapping photos in video mode to broadcasting your location in the event of an emergency, there are endless functions your smartphone can perform.
Backup Your Zapper
If you spend as many hours looking down the hack of the sofa as I do, you'll be relieved lo learn that most smart TV systems ran use your phone as a back-up remote control. Download the Android TV Remote Control or Apple TV Remote apps for the devices if you have a streaming stick.
Subtitle Your Life
Live Transcribe is a simple and effective Android app, preinstalled on Google's Pixel 3 phones, which transcribes speech in almost real time. If you're hard of hearing, it can help you follow a conversation without need for a hearing aid, or enjoy unsubtitled live broadcasts, such as radio dramas. Theoretically, it could also produce a reliable written record of a meeting. However, due to privacy concerns, it has not yet been permitted to save or share transcripts.
Singalong Your Contacts
Connectivity is not always convenient. If you frequently find yourself rushing from the garden or bathroom to pick up your mobile, only to discover it's just another cyborg bothering you about selling insurance — may I suggest you set specific rings for your closest contacts. On both iOS and Android, you can add personalized rings to your close friends or most beloved ones, right from the contacts directory on your phone.
Measure Your Shopping
When you're out shopping for furniture, it's a good idea to bring a tape measure with you — but, seriously, whoever remembers to do that?! Apple's Measure app has saved you a lot of times. It's super simple to use — just point the camera at the object you want to measure and it superimposes a yellow dot that you tap at each end of the item concerned, and it provides you with an instant calculation in centimeters.
1. Which one call help people with hearing problems to enjoy radio dramas?| A．Android TV Remote Control. | B．Live Transcribe. |
| C．Personalized rings. | D．Apple's Measure. |
| A．choose to ignore unwanted calls | B．save a written record of a meeting |
| C．locate their remote control easily | D．get the price of an object by taking a photo |
| A．What Apps We Have to Buy! | B．It's Time to Get a New Mobile! |
| C．Don't Overuse Your Mobile Phone! | D．Who Knew My Phone Could Do That! |
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【推荐1】One Australian state government has become the first in the world to carry out a statewide camera program to automatically detect (探测) drivers using their cell phones while driving.
The program came into effect in the state of New South Wales on December 1 following a six-month trial earlier this year, which the government claims caught over 100,000 drivers. Similar technology has been tested in England and Saudi Arabia, but the NSW program marks the first time it has been widely carried out.
There won’t be any signs signalling the cameras’ presence, either. “We have to unfortunately use the element of surprise to get people to think ‘well, I could get caught at any time,’” said NSW Roads Minister Andrew Constance. “I want behaviour to change and I want it changed immediately.”
The cell phone detection camera can’t actually discover people using their phones in time. Instead, it takes photographs of every single vehicle that passes by it, using artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse them later. If the software detects a likely offender (违法者), the image is then checked by an employee before a punishment notice is sent out.
Drivers will only receive warnings for the first three months the cell phone detection cameras are in operation. After that, drivers who are caught will be fined 344 dollars, as well as losing five points from their driver’s license.
According to the NSW government, if the AI doesn’t detect any phone use in a photo it will be deleted without any human seeing it, usually within an hour.
1. Why does the NSW government carry out the camera program?| A．To detect the number of drivers using cell phones. |
| B．To help drivers avoid being caught in surprise. |
| C．To change drivers’ behavior of using cell phones while driving. |
| D．To test similar technology like some European countries. |
| A．Cameras. | B．Drivers. | C．Photos. | D．Passers-by. |
| A．Some regular written warnings. | B．No punishment in the limited time. |
| C．A heavy fine without point loss. | D．A make-up test of the driver’s license. |
| A．A road Al camera system in Australia. |
| B．A test of world-first AI camera system. |
| C．The behaviors of Australian drivers. |
| D．The development of AI camera system. |
【推荐2】We are busy talking about and using the Internet, but how many of us know the history of the Internet?
Many people are surprised when they find that the Internet was set up in the 1960s. At that time, computers were large and expensive. Computer network didn’t work well. If one computer in the network broke down, then the whole network stopped. So a new network system had to be set up. It should be good enough to be used by many different computers. If part of the network was not working, information could be sent through another part. In this way computer network system would keep on working on the time.
At first the Internet was only used by the government, but in the early 1970s, universities, hospitals and banks were allowed to use it too. However, computers were still very expensive and the Internet was difficult to use. By the start of the 1990s, computers became cheaper and easier to use. Scientists had also developed software that made “surfing” in the Internet more convenient.
Today it is easy to get on-line and it is said that millions of people use the Internet every day. Sending e-mail is more and more popular among students.
The Internet has now become one of the most important parts of people’s life.
1. A new network system was set up to _________.| A．make computers cheaper |
| B．make itself keep on working all the time |
| C．break down the whole network |
| D．make computers large and expensive |
| A．Computers | B．Hardware |
| C．Software | D．Information |
| A．In the 1960s, computer network worked well. |
| B．In the early 1970s, the Internet was easy to use. |
| C．Today it’s still not easy to get on-line. |
| D．Sending e-mail is now more popular among students than before. |
【推荐3】It’s a connected world, and nearly every device, appliance, and machine with some sort of computer running inside it can be connected to others through the Internet of Things (IoT). What a great leap forward in this journey we call human civilization! But does this recent advancement come with a dark secret that can someday turn on us? Are smart devices spies around us?
Many smart appliances today, particularly smartphones and virtual assistants are equipped with voice command capabilities. They can, therefore, listen to and record your comments and conversations even after they’ve carried out your original command. Concerns about devices turning on voice command by themselves and listening even when you do not enable the feature have also been raised. The question then is: What actually happens when your smart device is listening? How much information gets recorded, and where does this eventually end up in?
Take a listening app called “Alphonso” as an example. You can’t download it directly from the App Store, but it comes with some games and apps that you can fix. While you are playing games on your smartphone, Alphonso comes to life and listens to what you are watching on TV. It then records this information and sends it to some server somewhere, and the data is analyzed to build a profile about your TV-viewing habits. Alphonso proves that devices can listen to what you say and do.
Alphonso proves that devices can listen to what you say and do. Now, what’s to stop devices from gathering other data? They can be made to look at chat and text messages or your calendar, for example, everything about you would be fair game. Some popular smart home platforms can control the platforms to fall silent but still remain active, capturing every word you speak that can potentially land you in some sort of phishing (网络欺诈) trouble. This seems to be the price we have to pay for the convenience that technology gives us. Privacy seems non-existent. So we should thus take steps to protect ourselves from this eventuality.
1. What can we infer about IoT mentioned in paragraph 1?| A．People rely too much on IoT. | B．IoT spies are exactly among us. |
| C．IoT can be a double-edged sword. | D．IoT merely comes with a dark secret. |
| A．Voice command capabilities | B．Personal data and identity theft. |
| C．Original command recognition. | D．Location-based tracking function. |
| A．To present how smart devices send ads. | B．To introduce the advantage of voice commands. |
| C．To show the usage of downloading listening app. | D．To explain how hidden app steal people’s privacy. |
| A．Ways to prevent information leakage. | B．Reasons for the loss of personal data. |
| C．Tricks of obtaining sensitive information. | D．Methods of interactions with technologies. |
Now, in his book, Pavement chalk artist: The three-dimensional drawings of Julian Beever, the artist shares some of his most fascinating and humorous pieces, Here are a few examples you’ll find in the book.
●Philadelphia eagle
In Pennsylvania, Beever created “Philadelphiaeagle ”a huge drawing with an eagle landing successfully on an American national flag.
●Meeting Mr. Frog
“Meeting Mr. Frog” was created in Salamanca, Spain, and is about a realistic-looking frog sitting on a Lily pad.
●Swimming pool in the high street
My personal favorite is “Swimming pool in the high street” from Brussels, which is about a woman relaxing in a swimming pool-----a swimming pool sunk into the middle of the street, that is!
Along with an introduction about his background, Beever includes a description of the techniques he used and the challenges he overcame with every drawing. He shares information about his time at home in the UK. and abroad; there is a fun story to back up each piece of art.
Beever’s artwork is truly jaw dropping .You’re sure to spend ages turning the leaves back and forth, surprised at how one man can create what looks like a three-dimensional design on a flat surface with just a bit of chalk. From animals to superheroes to famous buildings, the paintings are a wonder to lay eyes on.
＊Payment chalk artist: The three-dimensional drawings of Julian Beever is surely worth a look. And another look. This 112-page hardcover book is available now from Firefly Books at a list price of $ 29.95
1. What do we know about the book mentioned in the text?
| A．It has a paper cover. |
| B．It hasn’t been published. |
| C．It includes some drawing techniques. |
| D．It’s a biography of Julian Beever. |
| A．Romantic. | B．Amazing. |
| C．Frightening | D．Depressing. |
| A．a book review. |
| B．a description of street art. |
| C．an advertisement for a new book. |
| D．an introduction to an artist. |
Students of all ages need to have a reliable backpack and which is your favourite one?
1. Amazon Basics Classic Backpack
The Amazon Basics line of products aims to deliver outstanding value by getting rid of everything that is unnecessary while keeping the most important function that customers desire. The Classic Backpack may not look like much, but that is a big part of its appeal. It’s cheap and cheerful, lightweight yet long-lasting with velcro（尼龙刺粘搭链）side pockets and a large center. With an average rating of 4.5 stars based on over 250 customer reviews, this is a well-made backpack at a terrific price.
Price:From$18. 00
2. The North Face Refractor Duffel Pack
Want to head off to school with a slightly different backpack that isn’t way out there? The definitely boxy Refractor Duffel Pack from The North Face offers handles on both the top and the side, plus the usual shoulder belts, for several ways to carry. The clamshell design also includes a quick-access pocket on the front and an included tablet sleeve. l00% of reviewers on The North Face online store recommend this product, making it the best-selling unisex(男女通用的) backpack on the site
. .Price: $155. 00
3. High Sierra Powerglide Rolling Laptop Backpack
Carrying heavy textbooks and other supplies around all day can get awfully tiring on the shoulders, back and hips. An easier way to get between classes is with a rolling backpack like the High Sierra Powerglide. The multi-compartment design includes a cushioned sleeve for laptops with screens up to 17-inches in size, plus zippered accessory compartments for quick access. The strange and large bag is recommended by over 90% of the over 900 customers who reviewed it on eBags.
Price: $ 60. 00
1. What is the most remarkable feature of the Classic Backpack?
| A．It has many functions. | B．It doesn't have any spare parts. |
| C．It is heavy but long-lasting. | D．It only has a large center. |
| A．It is difficult to open and shut. | B．It has extra pockets on the front. |
| C．It offers different ways to carry. | D．It can be carried from every side. |
| A．It has wheels. | B．It is heavy to carry. |
| C．It can contain textbooks. | D．It has a place to use a computer. |
| A．They are all expensive. | B．They are all sold only online. |
| C．They all have large space inside. | D．They are all given praise by customers. |
【推荐3】People set goals for their lives. Perhaps you want to lose weight, learn a new skill or read 30 books a year. But then you get busy and your daily life takes up all of your time. Before you know it, weeks, then months have gone by and you are no closer to your goal.
1. Make a specific plan
Adding details to your plan helps you act better. Be sure to add when and where. If your goal is to work out five days each week, a plan like “I’ll work out on weekdays” would be too vague. But a detailed plan like “I’ll exercise at the gym on weekdays during my lunch break” would fit the bill.
2. Consider punishment
This may sound difficult, but ensuring you’ll face some punishment if you don’t achieve your goal can work wonders. One easy way to do this is to tell a few people about your goal. You’ll feel ashamed if they check back later and find out you haven’t followed through. Feeling ashamed is a kind of spiritual punishment. You can also make a bet with a friend that you’ll stick to your goal.
3. Make it fun
Most of us concentrate on the final result when it comes to achieving our goals.
4. Get a little help from your friends
Spending time around high achievers can boost your own performance. If your aim is to run a marathon or write a book, you’d be wise to start hanging around friends who’ve made it to the finish line and can show you how it’s done. You’ll learn a lot just by spending time together with these friends.
| A．There is evidence that cash punishment motivates success. |
| B．It can also help you avoid interruptions. |
| C．Coaching friends with shared goals can improve your success rate, too. |
| D．Who could you turn to for help? |
| E．If you want to stick to it, try the following strategies. |
| F．But focusing too much on it can make us ignore an even more important thing. |
| G．Friends are well aware of your strengths and weaknesses. |
