Ten years after introducing “Google Glass”, Alphabet Inc. has created a new kind of smart eyeglasses. The company says the wearable computer device can translate different languages in real time.
A working model of the yet-unnamed device was presented to the public this week during the yearly Google I/O developer conference. Google did not say when the glasses might go on sale to the public.
The first Google Glass device included a wearable camera that could film what the wearers saw. That caused widespread privacy concerns. The camera element also gave Google Glass a kind of science-fiction look. The latest device looks more similar to traditional glasses.
A brief demonstration of the new eyeglasses described its translation ability, but did not provide additional details. The company also did not say whether the new device would be equipped with a camera. A demonstration explained that a person, wearing the glasses and talking with someone who speaks a different language, can see the spoken words in their own language. The description showed translations involving English, Mandarin, Spanish and American Sign Language.
The new device is one of several products shared at the conference that are currently in development. The company says the products aim to better connect Google services with activities happening in the real world. This includes company offerings for searching and viewing maps, as well as other services using the latest developments in artificial intelligence.
Eddie Chung, a director of product management at Google, spoke to developers about the new eyeglasses. “What we’re working on is technology that enables us to break down language barriers, taking years of research in Google Translate and bringing that to glasses,” he said.
1. What can we learn about the smart eyeglasses?| A．They have a kind of science-fiction look. | B．They can translate some languages into oral English. |
| C．They will be equipped with a camera. | D．They can help certain people remove language barriers. |
| A．To share a wearable computer device on sale. | B．To advertise the smart eyeglasses for sale. |
| C．To introduce a new product in development. | D．To show the development of Google Glass Device. |
| A．Deaf men at international conferences. | B．E-readers reading foreign original works. |
| C．Japanese talking with Frenchmen. | D．Travellers searching and viewing maps abroad. |
| A．Concerned. | B．Doubtful. | C．Disapproving. | D．Positive. |
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【推荐1】2022 Spring Evaluation Schedule
for Learn To Skate
MT. KENT ICE CENTER*900 MOON AVENUE*LEVARD CITY, RI 02916
(103) 561-4363 www.mtkent.org
WHO: Skaters of all ages and abilities
Any Preschool Kindergarten-aged child who has never taken lessons at the Mt. Kent Ice Center needs to make an appointment to be evaluated. Anyone first grade or above does not need an evaluation.
The online registration feature does not apply to the registration for evaluation.
EVALUATIONS: Evaluations help to determine both readiness and class placement. Upon Completion of the evaluation, it is recommended that you register for classes with a coach in the ice center office.
A variety of days and times for the evaluations are also listed online and at the Ice Center.
Evaluation registration may be done in person or by phone at 103-561-4363.
EVALUATION DATES AND TIME
DAY | EVALUATION DATES | TIME | EVALUATION FEE |
Saturday | March 5, 2022 | 12:00p.m. | $5.00 |
Sunday | March 6, 2022 | 12:00p.m. | $5.00. |
Monday | March 7, 2022 | 10:00a.m. or 1:00p, m. | $5.00 |
Wednesday | March 9, 2022 | 10:00a.m. or 1:00p.m. | $5.00 |
Thursday | March 10, 2022 | 10:00a.m. or 1:00p.m. | $5.00 |
Additional days and times may be added — to be determined by Management
REFUND POLICY: Refund requests must be made a minimum of 7 days before the scheduled appointment. See www.mtkent.org for details.
EVALUATION REGISTRATION:
In person — Stop by the Mt. Kent Recreation Center, ground floor, Monday through Saturday 9:00-11:00 a.m., Sunday 1:00-4:00 p.m.
By phone — Call the Ice Center at (103)561-4363 to schedule your skating evaluation appointment
QUESTIONS: Please call the Mt. Kent Ice Center staff at (103)561-4363
KentALERT — A FREE notification service (phone, text, e-mail). In the event of an emergency and to provide you with updates about cancellations and recreation department programs and events. Please visit www.mtkent.ong, browse Services at the top of the page. Under Information Technology Office, click KentALERT. All recreation participants should sign up, and at minimum select the “Cancellation category.”
1. The passage is primarily intended to ________.| A．introduce an evaluation schedule | B．tell readers about a notification service |
| C．recommend an ice center | D．advertise a skating programme |
| A．at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday | B．at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday |
| C．at 4:00 p.m. on Friday | D．at 1:00 p.m. on Monday |
| A．Any kindergarten-aged child must take an appointment to be evaluated. |
| B．Refunds should be claimed within seven days after the registration. |
| C．You can go to www.mtkent.org to complete the registration for evaluation. |
| D．You will be informed of any cancellation after signing up for KentALERT. |
【推荐2】Performances at the Moss Arts Center in the USA
Callas in Concert
Friday, November 2,2018,7:30 p.m.
Prices: $150|$125|$100
The Moss Arts Center marks its fifth anniversary(周年纪念日) with a special performance.The opera world lost Maria Callas in 1977.Her great performances astonished audiences, and her loss shocked millions of fans, many of whom never had the chance to see her perform live.Now Callas returns to the stage through amazing holographic(全息的) technology.Callas in Concert brings Callas to the Moss Arts Center to perform with the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra.Just experience her beautiful voice and great beauty.
Sounds of China
Saturday, February 2, 2019, 7:30 p.m.
Prices: $45|$35|$20
Sounds of China from Beijing combines traditional Chinese music with advanced arrangements, mixing the ancient and the modern.While the group plays plenty of traditional instruments, it arranges the ancient music in a new way with electric guitars and drums, giving the performances a poplike energy.This performance is supported in part by Arts Midwest.
Terry Tempest Williams' Speech
Monday, April 1, 2019, 7:30 p.m.
Prices: $25 general admission|$10 students with ID and youth 18 and under
Terry Tempest Williams is a writer and environmentalist. Her most recent book, The Hour of Land: A Personal Topography of America's National Parks is a New York Times bestseller. Among many awards, she received the 2017 Audubon New York Award for Environmental Writing.
Australian Chamber Orchestra
Monday, April 8, 2019, 4 p.m.
Prices: $75|$60|$40
The Australian Chamber Orchestra(ACO) returns to the Moss Arts Center for their second visit. Led by Richard Tognetti, the ACO has performed as a flexible orchestra.The ACO's unique style includes both the masterpieces and modern crossart form projects.
1. What do we know about Callas in Concert?| A．It is intended for Callas' old fans. |
| B．It has been put on for nearly five years. |
| C．It will present Callas' past performances. |
| D．Callas' songs will be sung by other singers. |
| A．It is given on the weekend. |
| B．It is put on by foreign performers. |
| C．It is a mixture of new and old music. |
| D．It lasts for the greatest length of time. |
| A．Callas in Concert. |
| B．Sounds of China. |
| C．Terry Tempest Williams' Speech. |
| D．Australian Chamber Orchestra. |
| A．Maria Callas. |
| B．Richard Tognetti. |
| C．Terry Tempest Williams. |
| D．The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra. |
【推荐3】Historic Sites in Paris
Paris is a city full of sites of different times and architectural styles. Here are some of these famous spots that are essential to understand the city’s complicated past.
Eiffel Tower
Presented as part of the 1889 World Exposition in Paris, the Eiffel Tower has become the city’s most famous attraction. It is accessible on Line 6 or Line 8 of the Paris Metro by Bir-Hakeim or Trocadéro stations. If possible, avoid visiting this spot at peak hours (10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) or on weekends, so you can make the most of your visit to enjoy the views from the top. The best moments are right after it first opens on weekdays.
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Dating back to the 12th century, the Notre-Dame Cathedral has long towered alongside the banks of the Seine River. With its complicated Gothic (哥特式的) architectural details, it represents Parisian religion and architecture. Unfortunately, a fire broke out on April 15, 2019, destroying part of it. Visitors are not allowed to enter now.
Louvre Museum
Louvre Museum is one of the most famous art museums in the world where you can witness the city’s rich painting history from the medieval (中世纪的) period to the present. It is easily accessible on Line 1 from the Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre station. It is closed on Tuesdays as well as January 1, May 1, and December 25 each year.
Arc de Triomphe
The Arc de Triomphe serves as a national symbol of France, which was built by Napoleon I in celebration of the victory at the Battle of Austerlitz. Take Line 1, 2, or 6 to Charles de Gaulle-Etoile station and you will see the Arc de Triomphe. Visitors can purchase tickets for a tour to the top to enjoy the views of the city.
1. Which is the best time to visit Eiffel Tower?| A．At 2:00 p.m., Sunday. | B．At 9:00 a.m., Monday. |
| C．At 11:00 a.m., Tuesday. | D．At 10:00 a.m., Saturday. |
| A．Eiffel Tower. | B．Louvre Museum. |
| C．Arc de Triomphe. | D．Notre-Dame Cathedral. |
| A．They require tickets for a tour. |
| B．They are easily accessible by subway. |
| C．They allow visitors to enter on holidays. |
| D．They are spots to show the history of Paris. |
【推荐1】A device called a TreeTalker is providing information about trees to people who oversee forests and woodlands. The device aims to measure the growth and general health of trees.
Scientists say forests are important because they absorb, or take in, carbon dioxide, one of the gases released by burning oil and other fossil fuels. It is a heat-trapping gas and has been linked to a general warming in the Earth's atmosphere.
The world is at a historic period for climate change because the scientific world is on guard. Many scientists say “Be careful, the ecosystem of the forests is not able anymore, as it was before, to absorb all this carbon dioxide.” Rising temperatures are placing forests under increased stress. Harmful insects and diseases are becoming more of a threat to trees. This is bad for the environment.
The TreeTalker devices serve as an early warning system for people overseeing forests. TreeTalker turns eco-physiological signals, such as growth, absorption of carbon dioxide, liquid flow from roots to leaves, into scientific information. This can help show if a tree is under attack from insects or other organisms. The TreeTalker sends its information to forest managers.
The TreeTalker device transmits data via radio and it can transmit data actually a very long distance, up to one kilometer. The information lets forestry officials take action immediately to control threats. The TreeTalker is able to measure the width of the bottom of a tree. Timber industry workers can use this information to know how much wood they are growing compared to how much they are harvesting. Another goal is to give scientists the information they need to understand how climate affects forests and the part trees play in a healthy environment.
About 300 TreeTalker devices are being tested in Italy and other countries, such as China and Russia. Another 1,700 devices are expected to be tested worldwide this year.
1. What was the TreeTalker device used for?| A．Providing information of forests change. |
| B．Absorbing carbon dioxide. |
| C．Controlling threats from nature. |
| D．Helping the growth and health of trees. |
| A．Harmful insects and diseases. | B．Forest managers. |
| C．Carbon dioxide. | D．Timber industry workers. |
| A．The information of an early warning system. |
| B．The information on the absorption of carbon dioxide. |
| C．The information of eco-physiological signals. |
| D．The information to the forest managers. |
| A．Promising. | B．Alarming. |
| C．Doubting. | D．Understanding. |
【推荐2】Hadi Partovi，founder of Code.org believes every student should learn the basics of computer science just like they do math，physics，or biology，regardless of what they want to do in the future.The expert says knowledge about the subject is important to understand how the world around us works and compares it to learning about photosynthesis(光合作用)，even though not every student is going to be a botanist.To spark students’interest，he created the“Hour of Code，”which introduces the world of computing to anyone，from ages 14 to 104，in a fun，interactive manner.Observed annually during Computer Science Week，the event now draws tens of millions of kids from over 180 countries.
The“Hour of Code”，which can be scheduled anytime during Computer Science Week，begins with an introductory video on computer science.Participants can then select from hundreds of fun assignments that are sorted by both grade level and coding experience.Though each project is designed to last just sixty minutes，beginners can deal with as many challenges as they desire.
To help introduce computer science in classrooms on a more regular basis，Code.org has also developed a catalog of online courses that can be incorporated(纳入)in a school’s regular curriculum.Since the nonprofit began offering the courses in 2013，over 704，000 teachers have signed up to teach introductory computer science to over 22 million students worldwide.
Thanks to the efforts of the pioneer，about 40 percent of US schools now offer computer science as a subject.The numbers are even higher—an impressive 70 percent—if after-school offerings such as robotics clubs are included.Even more encouraging，eight years ago，just 19，390 students took an Advanced Placement Computer Science exam.By the spring of 2017，the number had jumped 415 percent to 99，868.
1. Why did Hardi Partovi create the“Hour of Code”?| A．To train computer scientists for the future. |
| B．To introduce the world of computing to teachers. |
| C．To add a programme to Computer Science Week. |
| D．To help people learn computer science in a fun way. |
| A．it is observed annually |
| B．it can be scheduled anytime |
| C．its projects last sixty minutes each |
| D．its tasks can be sorted by coding experience |
| A．Schools can use them regularly in their classrooms. |
| B．They help the developer make lots of money. |
| C．Over 704，000 teachers have been learning them. |
| D．They have existed for over 10 years up to now. |
| A．The efforts of Hadi Partovi. |
| B．The influence of robotics clubs. |
| C．The effect of Hadi Partovi’s efforts. |
| D．The development of many US schools. |
【推荐3】Docters can use AI to show your risk of lung cancer (肺癌) with a single CT scan (扫描检查).
“By catching lung cancer early, we can increase overall survival,” said Dr. Florian Fintelmann, a radiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital and associate professor of radiology at Harvard Medical School.
Researchers recently developed Sybil, an Al model that can tell someone’s future lung cancer risk in advance according to a single CT scan. A study on the model and the algorithm (算法) itself was developed by the Mass General Cancer Center and MIT.
The study on Sybil found the model can accurately predict (准确预测) lung cancer risk, and discover things doctors can’t see. Sybil was tested using three different sets of information, which included more than 20,000 CT scans. The algorithm doesn’t need any additional information like risk factors, age, or gender.
“Sybil can make accurate predictions based on a single time point. Other tools usually require at least a couple of CT scans to compare, looking for differences between them.” Dr. Fintelmann said.
“One of the questions I sometimes get is ‘Will this replace the doctor?’ And it will certainly not,” he said. While AI can predict your future risk, doctors will still be needed to decide where the cancer is, what it looks like, and possible treatment plans.
However, it may take some time before this tool can be used to examine your next CT scan. “Right now, the Sybil algorithm is not being used in hospitals because it hasn’t received clearance (许可) from the FDA(Food and Drug Administration),” said Dr. Fintelmann.
So what’s next?
Studies are being done to look at how helpful it is to use Sybil in making decisions about lung cancer screening,” Dr. Fintelmann said. He said they also want to enlarge the pool of CT scans used to train the algorithm, as he sees the possibility of problems based on the information that has been used so far.
1. What was Sybil created to do?| A．Treat lung cancer. | B．Develop an algorithm. |
| C．Predict lung cancer risk. | D．Help doctors do CT scans. |
| A．It can suggest treatment plans. |
| B．It can work based on one CT scan. |
| C．It can find differences between CT scans. |
| D．It can study a patient’s personal information. |
| A．Pay attention to. | B．Give place to. |
| C．Make an impression on. | D．Take the place of. |
| A．Keep improving the AI model. |
| B．Test the AI model in hospitals. |
| C．Redesign the algorithm of the AI model. |
| D．Meet the FDA’s requirement for AI models. |
【推荐1】If Siri had any feelings, she would know she was being teased. When 10-year-old Belinda and her friends play, they sometimes ask Siri questions in the hope she will say something random and make them laugh. “Do a rap,” they urge Siri, “Tell us a bedtime story.”
Belinda and her friends have grown up interacting with artificial intelligence(AI) in the form of Siri, Alexa and Google. They were born into a world of portable devices.
In 2010 when the first of their generation were born, Apple released the first iPad, internet activist Julian Assange published thousands of classified documents, Mark Zuckerberg was Time s person of the year.
Mark McCrindle, Sydney-based social researcher, first coined the term Generation Alpha to describe those born between about 2010 and 2024 in his book Generation Alpha. He said this generation have access to more technology? information and external influences than any generation before them, and at a younger age.
Belinda has had an iPad since year 3 and is allowed to use her iPad after doing violin and piano practice. "It's always 'Can I use my iPad, I'll do that afterwards7 and the afterwards never happens,” Catherine says, “Change the order and it gets done.”
Belinda is on guard against "stranger danger" and ensures her privacy settings, which mean that only her friends can join her in games. On occasion Belinda has wiped all her apps off her iPad, worried that she has disclosed too much, such as her date of birth and photo. When she downloads apps now she doesn't use her real date of birth.
In his book, McCrindle says, " In some ways, Generation Alpha are part of an unintentional global experiment in which screens are placed in front of them from the youngest age so we should pay attention to the addictive nature of devices and internet security."
1. Why is Siri mentioned in paragraph 1?| A．To prove Siri is very intelligent. | B．To point out kids often feel bored. |
| C．To indicate Siri needs to be improved. | D．To show Al is part o£ Belinda's life. |
| A．They are more independent. | B．They are more willing to help others. |
| C．They are exposed to more technology. | D．They are more devoted to social activities. |
| A．Adaptable. | B．Caring. | C．Shy. | D．Cautious. |
| A．McCrindle5s book. | B．McCrindle's concern. |
| C．The harm of screens. | D．Ways to deal with devices. |
【推荐2】The future is electric. That means it will need a lot of batteries, motors and wires. That, in turn, means a lot of minerals with which to build them. Great times, then, for prospectors (探矿者), and particularly for any who think they can increase the efficiency of their profession. Several firms are applying artificial intelligence to the process, both to improve the possibility of mining and to detect underground ore (矿石) bodies that are invisible to current techniques.
KoBold Metals in California, Earth Al in San Francisco and Verai in Boston are small fish at the moment But at least one bigger fish-Rio Tinto, an Australian-British firm-is also keen. They are gathering lots of geological (地质的), geochemical and geophysical data to feed software models. These, they hope, will spot patterns and draw inferences about where to sink new mines. Some of the data are new. But a lot were kept in the archives (档案室) of national geological surveys and journals of geology or sat in the form of rock cores in various sheds around the world.
KoBold has transformed archive data from around the world, many of which are on paper and some of which go back to the 19th century, into machine-usable form. That has permitted it to build maps of areas of interest all over Earth’s surface Some of those maps are used to train the company’s Al models. Others are used to test those Al models’ effectiveness by checking how good they are at predicting known ore deposits (矿藏) on maps that they have not previously seen. If they pass, they can be let loose on (放手做) under-explored places of interest and suggest the most effective places to drill. Thanks to that, last year KoBold announced its discovery of’ a rich copper deposit, in Zambia.
In spite of the success, Kurt House, KoBold’s boss, observes that many of the exploration projects fail to turn into actual mines. AI therefore has plenty of room to improve. However, by greatly expanding the volume of rock which can be searched, it will enable new mining in our own countries, lessening the need to rely on other countries for future supplies.
1. Why is it great times for prospectors?| A．There is a high demand for plenty of minerals. |
| B．They want to increase their working efficiency. |
| C．There are many invisible underground ore bodies. |
| D．They can use AI to improve the possibility of mining. |
| A．Newly collected geological data. | B．Geological data in the archives. |
| C．Data in the form of rock cores. | D．Data about the software models. |
| A．By transforming machine-usable archive data. |
| B．By building maps of all the known ore deposits. |
| C．By using AI models trained with maps of’ mines. |
| D．By drilling the under-explored places of interest. |
| A．We can fully rely on AI to locate actual mines. |
| B．AI could help improve mineral exploration. |
| C．Al will help increase the number of ore deposits. |
| D．We should join other countries on new mining. |
【推荐3】A Japanese telecom company has designed a robot that it says has emotions (情绪). But rather than run in fear from it, we’ve welcomed it into our homes: Pepper, the “emotional robots” sold out within a minute of going on sale.
Created by Aldebaran Robotics and Japanese mobile giant SoftBaok, Pepper went on sale to the general public in Japan on June 20. It is “the first humanoid (类人的) robot designed to live with humans,” Aldebaran says on its website. Pepper costs about $ 1,600. And like all good mobile products, there’s a $ 120 per month data fee, as well as an $80 per month damage insurance fee. According to a news report, Pepper can pick up on human emotions and create his own using a “multi-layer neural (神经的) network.” Pepper’s touch sensors and cameras are said to influence its mood, which is displayed on the tablet-sized screen on its chest.
Pepper will sigh when unhappy, and can go around your house recording your family’s daily activity. Aldebaran says Pepper can feel “joy, surprise, anger, doubt and sadness,” but it doesn’t say how strongly it can feel these emotions. What happens when Pepper is having a bad day? Will it, like many humans, become uncooperative? Will it ask for some time alone? What happens if it knows that its purpose in life is just to take part in small talk? Thankfully, Pepper is only about four feet tall, with roller balls instead of legs, so if it is angry with and even turns on its owners, you’ll be safe if you can make it upstairs.
Aldebaran says in reality, they’re probably quite a few years away from artificial intelligence that could create real emotions. Aldebaran wasn’t immediately able to tell when Pepper will be available out of Japan, but additional sales are scheduled for July after the first 1,000 units sell out. SoftBank currently uses the robots in its stores as greeters, and it plans to offer Pepper to other stores in the future. Hopefully “boredom” is not an emotion Pepper can feel.
1. According to the author, Pepper .| A．is very popular among customers |
| B．can not only run but also show fear |
| C．is going to be sold all over the world |
| D．can deal with many kinds of housework |
| A．80 dollars. | B．120 dollars. |
| C．1,440 dollars. | D．2,400 dollars. |
| A．introduce its appearance | B．tell Pepper won’t get angry |
| C．show that safety isn’t a big problem | D．explain robots have strong emotions |
| A．Pepper cannot produce real emotions. |
| B．Pepper can feel joy, surprise and boredom. |
| C．Pepper will be sold in other countries next year. |
| D．Pepper is being used as waiters in some restaurants. |
