1、”The service would know where the person asking the question is and what he or she is talking about,providing the name of the sculptures artist as the answer. The service can also search a users photographs and videos.The user can ask to“search my photos for hugs.”Google Assistant then provides all
2、of the images of individuals hugging. Allo Google is launching a new messaging app called Allo.The app uses your phone number so it is easy to connect with your friends.Within Allo,users can send text messages,photos,stickers and emoji images.Users can add photos and draw on photos within Allo. Goog
3、le Assistant is available within Allo.Users can ask Google Assistant questions and get answers within the Allo app.For example,a user can ask,“When is my next appointment today?”and get the answer without leaving Allo. Duo Duo is Googles new video chat app.Duo is similar to Apples FaceTime,but avail
4、able only as video and only on mobile devices. Duo can adjust the quality of a video based on the strength of the Internet signal.If the user has a weak Internet connection,the video will adjust to a lower quality so the chat can continue. Android Auto Google has signed up over 40 car makers to offe
5、r Android Auto,the infotainment system for automobiles.Over 100 models of cars offer Android Auto.Google expects this number to double by the end of the year.1.How can users interact with Google Assistant?A.Through short messages.B.By touching the screen.C.Through conversations.D.By body gestures.2.
6、Which of the following is a function of“Allo”?A.Sending information.B.Replacing other apps.C.Collecting photographs.D.Adjusting the video quality.3.What can users do with“Duo”?A.Video chat.B.Ask questions.C.Look through news.D.Draw on pictures.4.Which of the following has been designed for cars?A.Go
7、ogle Assistant.B.Android Auto.C.Allo.D.Duo.2、 When Marine Hayashi first arrived at American University in 2013,she was a little afraid.“I got homesick and I cried almost every day when I was in freshman year.And also,since English is my second language,I worked very hard.” Hayashi is originally from
8、 Hokkaido in the north of Japan.After three years at an international high school,she decided to attend a university in the U.S.Also,both of her parents earned graduate degrees from universities in the U.S. It was not long before Hayashi started enjoying her life as an international student.Joining
9、three student groups helped her make friends from the U.S.and other countries. Hayashi will graduate next year with a fouryear degree in Communication Studies.Her university experience is different from that of many young people around the world,though.Hayashis parents are paying for all of her
10、 tuition.The cost of an undergraduate degree program as an international student at American University is $61,157 a year. Not all international students have enough money to pay full tuition.Many international students are finding other ways to pay the high cost.Some students avoid the cost complet
11、ely. Students usually ask for financial aid when they first apply to a university.Most universities decide which students receive financial aid based on students academic history. The cost for international students at most U.S.universities is higher than it is for citizens.But the yearly tuition at
12、 University of Wisconsin-River Falls for international students is $22,000.This is the same tuition rate for students who are citizens from states other than Wisconsin.Also,international students immediately receive $2,000 a year in financial aid once the university accepts them.Students who perform
13、 well academically can receive up to $4,000 after their first year. Studying in a country that is not your own country can be difficult.Life can be lonely and the cost may be high.But Hayashi says that the experience is worth it.1.What was Hayashi going to do after three years at a high school in th
14、e U.S.?A.Go to an American international high school.B.Work hard at her second languageEnglish.C.Receive her college education in the U.S.D.Help her parents earn graduate degrees.2.How can international students get financial aid?A.By asking a university for free education.B.By finding universities
15、with scholarships.C.By applying to a university for a scholarship.D.By presenting a wonderful academic history.3.Whats Hayashis attitude towards her study in the United States?A.Positive.B.Optimistic.C.Critical.D.Grateful.3、 Imagine this.You are visiting a beautiful mountain somewhere in the country
16、side.Part of the trip takes you up a steep mountain cliff.At the top,visitors can step out on to a see&through walkway.The special glass floor hangs about 1,000 meters above sea level. Sounds exciting,right?But then,part of the floor breaks.There is a loud noise,and some of the glass appears to brea
17、k up.That is what tourists experienced recently during a visit to Yuntai Mountain in Chinas Henan province. The glass skywalk had only been open for a few weeks.The Yuntai Mountain Geological Park said there was no reason for worry and that the cracks had no impact on safety.But online discussions a
18、bout this incident show some people were of a different opinion. Glass skywalks have become popular in many of Chinas tourist areas.But critics say China has an issue with poor technology and poor crowd control.People joked online that the setting up of these glass walkways and skyways are not clear
19、.Others are saying that this is nothing to laugh about.One comment on the social media site Weibo said,“This is no joke.Tourism is taking your life in your own hands.No more of these glass walkways.Just too scary.” The New York Times reported that a story about the glass cracking appeared on the soc
20、ial media site Weibo.A tourist claimed that a piece of glass broke and people began shouting“its really broken,really broken.”This person then said people began running and pushing people in front of them. The Yuntai Mountain officials said the cracks were not serious.The officials said that to make
21、 sure people feel 100 percent safe,they have decided to close the walkway temporarily until repairs are made.1.What is unique about the walkway?A.It is strong enough to walk on.B.It hangs high about sea level.C.It lies high on the mountain.D.It is made of glass.2.What happened to the glass walkway b
22、uilt in Yuntai Mountain?A.Some part of it broke.B.It broke up with a loud noise.C.Part of the floor fell off.D.It hurt some tourists on it.3.How did the Yuntai Mountain Geological Park think of its present glass walkway?A.Dangerous.B.Safe.C.Worrying.D.Interesting.4.How will the park deal with its gl
23、ass walkway?A.Rebuild it.B.Remove it.C.Have it repaired.D.Leave it as it is.4、 Angry men appear to gain influence in a group,but angry women lose influence,according to a new study.Researchers from Arizona State University(ASU)published their findings in the journal Law and Human Behavior.Jessica Sa
24、lerno is a psychologist and was co&author of the study.The findings suggest that“women might not have the same opportunity for influence when they express anger”. The study found that when men expressed their opinion with anger,participants rated them as more believable.But when women expressed ange
25、r,they were viewed as more emotional and,thus,less convincing.In other words,a man could benefit from using anger in power and persuasion.A woman,however,could be ignored or hurt by her group if she expressed anger. The study was based on the responses of 210 students.They were shown evidence and ph
26、otographs online from a real murder trial.A man was said to have murdered his wife.The students were asked to decide if the man was guilty or not.Before making their decision,the students discussed the case online with five jurors(陪审员).But these were not real jurors:They were computers making respon
27、ses and comments back to the students.Some of the fake jurors had male identities. Others had female identities. Some male jurors were angry about the judgment.When this happened,the students reacted by doubting their own decisions about the case.Confidence in their responses on the judgment “droppe
28、d obviously,”said the study.But,when female jurors seemed angry,the student participants“became obviously more confident in their original judgments,”the study found. The study could have wider importance.“Our results have implications(启示)for any woman who is trying to have influence on a decision i
29、n their workplace and everyday lives,”said Salerno.She added that in a political debate,a female candidate might have less influence if she shows anger.1.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.Powerful Men Must Be Those Who Often Get AngryB.Women,be Careful Not to Turn Angry EasilyC.Angry Men W
30、in Influence While Angry Women LoseD.Angry Women Are Not Unfit for Leaders While Men Are2.The underlined word“rated”in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by“_.”A.forgaveB.ignoredC.regardedD.praised3.How did the students react to the female jurors anger with their judgments?A.They more firmly stuck to their judgments.B.They began to doubt about their judgments.C.They gave up their judgments willingly.D.They had
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