1 . One of the newest “smart” devices is an old favorite, a camera. And smart cameras are getting smarter all the time. Some are now built with machine learning tools to help them think for themselves. Machine learning involves putting large amounts of data into a computer for processing.
Google Clips
One of the latest to launch is Google Clips. It is the first camera developed by the web search giant that is not built into a phone.
The small and light device is designed to be put somewhere in a room to take pictures by itself. It can also be stuck to an object or a person’s clothing.
Google says machine learning helps the camera choose the best times and situations for taking pictures and video clips. It can also recognize the faces of people or pets chosen by the user and take pictures of them in a more natural way.
The device is not yet being sold, but interested buyers can join a waiting list to be informed when it is available.
GoPro Hero
GoPro is another company developing machine learning technology. GoPro also uses machine learning to power its QuikStories feature. This tool takes existing photos and videos and automatically creates a finished video piece, complete with music and effects.
Snap Spectacles
Messaging app Snapchat sells a pair of sunglasses with a built-in camera that can record short video clips with the push of a button. Snap Inc. says the product, called Spectacles, is designed to “capture the moment, without taking you out of it”. Many smart phones already have facial recognition technology built into the devices.
Snap Inc. has started selling its Spectacles sunglasses online in the United States.
Apple iPhone X
Apple’s new iPhone X is being launched with its new Face ID system that it says will unlock the phone just by having the user look at it. This replaces the Touch ID on previous devices that used a fingerprint to unlock the phone.
Apple says the system works by projecting more than 30, 000 dots on the face to create a kind of map. Apple claims its facial recognition is even secure enough to allow payments through its Apple Pay service.
1. What can machine learning tools help cameras do?| A．Get much smarter. | B．Process more roughly. |
| C．Keep data for ever. | D．Store more natural photos. |
| A．It can only be put in a room. | B．People can buy it online easily. |
| C．It can be built into a phone. | D．You can take photos automatically with it. |
| A．Google Clips. | B．GoPro Hero. |
| C．Spectacles sunglasses. | D．Apple iPhone X. |
1. How many departments are there in the college now?
| A．Four. | B．Five. | C．Six. |
| A．New students in the college. |
| B．Senior students in the college. |
| C．People paying a visit to the college. |
| A．Australia. | B．England. | C．Canada. |
| A．The main library is next to the French department building. |
| B．The main library is open for 13 hours a day. |
| C．The main library is newly-built. |
3 . Cruise(巡航)lines worldwide suspended sailings March 13 because of the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Now companies such as Carnival and Disney are pushing out their return dates and canceling more trips, meaning passengers can receive full refunds for the price of their trips.
Those who want to take their chances and postpone — even though there’s no firm date when this pandemic will end — can choose to receive a credit for a future cruise. Just remember: If you choose a credit, you have given up your refund. Cruise companies want you to stick with them, and are offering extra perks(津贴) and credits to keep you on board.
Carnival Cruises
On Wednesday, Carnival Cruises announced it would suspend Alaska sailings through June 30 and scrap all San Francisco cruises for the rest of the year. Typical five-day cruises along the California coast called at Catalina Island and Ensenada, Mexico, before returning to the Bay Area.
The company also canceled cruises aboard Carnival Radiance (an upgrade of the Carnival Victory) through Nov. 1, and Carnival Legend, through Oct. 30. Carnival Legend typically sails from Seattle to Alaska in summer months.
Passengers whose trips have been canceled may opt for a refund or a future cruise credit.
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line on Monday extended its suspension for sailings departing in April. Passengers who had tickets on any of its four ships through April 28 may receive a refund or a cruise credit for a trip within 15 months of their original departure date, according to the company’s website.
Disney also warned passengers about sailings aboard the Disney Wonder that are scheduled to resume April 29. The itinerary(行程) calls for a stop in Vancouver, Canada, but Canada has closed its ports at least through July 1.
1. What can the passengers select if they want to cruise later?| A．Refunds | B．Credits | C．Perks | D．Chances. |
| A．Carnival Legend typically sails from Seattle to Alaska in winter months. |
| B．Passengers whose trips have been canceled only choose a future cruise credit. |
| C．Carnival Radiance is canceled through Oct.30. |
| D．San Francisco cruises will be canceled for the rest of the year. |
| A．You will receive refunds before April 28. |
| B．Your trip will be delayed till June. |
| C．You will receive a cruise credit for a trip. |
| D．You will receive refunds on April 29. |
