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Several Jobs That Will Be Automated By Artificial Intelligence(AI) And Robots
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Image recognition software and voice recognition software are bringing some major advances to language translation.Applications like Google’s Word Lens can translate words from signs and documents in real time and there are a lot of translation apps that allow you to type in a word or phrase and will translate it for you.
Some will even speak the phrase for you and raw word-to-word translation will be fully automated soon.
Fast food workers
Automated ordering booths have already made their way into a few McDonald’s restaurants around the world,and cooking positions could be removed next.The booths probably can’t handle customer service problems well,so televideo systems could bring in an office employee to deal with complaints.
Field technician
New advances in the Internet of Things could make this work obsolete.
Low-cost sensors combined with high availability cellular/satellite communications and cloud technology are being started to automate and alarm these sites, and can be checked and maintained from a desktop or mobile device.
Sales representative
But, e-commerce is changing how we make purchasing decisions, especially those where there isn’t much differentiation among the major competitors.
If you’re selling a high-differentiation product and/or a high-price, low-volume product you have some job security, but if you’re selling a high-volume, low-differentiation product, you better start polishing your resume, said Doug Camplejohn, CEO of Fliptop. “These kind of product sales are all moving online.”
【小题1】What can Google’s Word Lens do?
A.Translate by image and voice recognition software.
B.Speak the phrase or word for you.
C.Make real-time translation.
D.Allow you to type in a word or phrase.
【小题2】What can we infer from the second part?
A.All the restaurants own automated ordering booths.
B.Service problems can’t be handled automatically.
C.Cooks will not be automated by AI and robots.
D.Customers will have no complaints because of AI.
【小题3】What does the underlined word“obsolete”mean in Part 3?
A.Abandoned.B.Welcome.
C.Forbidden.D.Efficient.
【小题4】What does the author mean by“you better start polishing your resume” in the last paragraph?
A.You must value your present work.
B.You have some job security.
C.Your resume needs correcting further.
D.You should consider changing the job.
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Live in a Cave(洞穴)

Kokopelli's Cave Bed & Breakfast,Farmington,New Mexico.

The idea may seem very Stone Age,but this lone unit,which was carved(雕刻)into a 65-million-year-old sandstone rock,is filled with modern facilities. The Travel Channel says these "cave comforts" include a comfortable bedroom,a large fire circle and a rainfall shower. Plus,the views of the La Plata River and nearby mountains are breathtaking.

$ 260/night;bbonline.com

Sleep below the Surface

Jules' Undersea Lodge, Key Largo, Florida.

This hotel, which is named after 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea's author Jules Verne, is the world's only underwater hotel. Lonely Planet says that this former research station has been turned into a pleasant hotel. Guests must make the 21-foot dive to its two rooms with a fully stocked kitchen and showers. Don't want to cook. The staff will dive and bring your food to you.

$ 400/night;  jul. com

Let Your Imagination Run Wild

The Winvian, Litchfield Hills, Connecticut.

If you' re after the peaceful and quiet style, then go to the Winvian. Here, you will see 19 special country cottages in this 113-acre place. So which one to choose? The Golf cottage has a minigolf course, and the Helicopter cottage houses a Sikorsky Coast Guard helicopter. But Conde Nast Traveler says the best is the Beaver Lodge. Relax by one of the two fireplaces and admire the real home of the beaver.

$ 549/night; winvian. com

Sail into History

The Queen Mary, Long Beach, California.

Wish you could experience the greatness of a ship like the Titanic? According to CNN Travel, here's your chance. Book a room to get a taste of a past time on this ship-turned hotel. You may not be able to sail off into the sunset like Kate and Leo, but you can enjoy onboard attractions like original 1930s' artwork and tours of strange and mysterious hot spots.

$ 129/night; queenmary.com

【小题1】If you want to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the La Plata River, you may choose ____________.
A.the WinvianB.the Queen Mary
C.Jules'  Undersea LodgeD.Kokopelli's Cave Bed & Breakfast
【小题2】The hotel under the water receives praise from.
A.CNN TravelB.Lonely Planet
C.the Travel ChannelD.Conde Nast Traveler
【小题3】What can you experience in the Winvian?
A.The pleasure of living in the country.
B.The beautiful mountain sights.
C.The excitement of diving.
D.The amazing sunset on a ship.
【小题4】In which part of a magazine can we find the text?
A.Literature.B.History.
C.Travel.D.Science.

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   RISE is an exciting project designed and led by young people,for young people. 【小题1】.If you're aged between 16 and 25 years old,and are not in employment,education or training,RISE could help you learn new skills,and improve your prospects(前景).

What you'll learn

St John Ambulance believes that everyone should have access to first aid,and as many people as possible should be equipped with the skills to be the difference between life and death. 【小题2】.Then you'll also get the opportunity to develop new skills,gaining the confidence to train others in your community.

Choosing the right path for you

At the heart of the RISE project is a commitment(承诺)to peer to peer learning. 【小题3】.RISE offers you the chance to gain a range of qualifications and to choose a path that helps you make the most of your talents.

Stick-it:【小题4】.You'll find out how to manage an incident and learn some of the most commonly needed first-aid skills. You'll focus on CPR,bleeding and dealing with an emergency on this six-hour course.

【小题5】:A course designed for those who come into contact with children through their work or leisure activities. This short programme works by helping individuals to understand the unusual role they play in keeping children safe from harm.

A.Keeping children safe
B.Keeping in touch with the victims
C.The project is now available in communities across the country
D.So, as a participant you'll learn first aid through our Stick-it sessions
E.Stick-it sessions will cover all the approaches to training in RISE
F.Our one-day introduction focuses on gun-and knife-related injuries
G.You' ll be given the skills and guidance to pass your knowledge on to other people in your community

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   Like any college student,Connor Cox was excited when he received a package from home. He assumed it was filled with food and other goodies. He tore open the box and,indeed,found a surprise inside: garbage. It turned out that he'd left home without taking out the trash as he'd promised his mother,so she mailed it to him. -Source: BuzzFeed.com

A Florida man drove his 24-year-old daughter to a job interview. When she came back to the car with a large amount of cash,he figured she'd gotten the job and that this was her advance(预付款). Not quite. Unbeknown to the man,he had become his daughter's getaway driver in her fifth — and final — bank robbery. — Source: SunSentinel.com

A French made a trip to have the car washed with his child. After he got home in Massachusetts,the six-year-old called 911 to report a crime. The perpetrator(犯罪者)was his father. The criminal act?Dad ran a red light. Even though he was brought to light by his own kid,the father talked his way out of a ticket. —  Source: CBS Boston.com

A grandfather labeled his three-month-old grandson a terrorist. A question on the visa waiver(弃权声明书)to get into America asks Britons if they've ever engaged in "robbery,murder,terrorism".;In filling out the form for his grandson,Paul Kenyon carelessly checked yes. After explaining the mess to the American embassy,some Kenyon family members missed their flight to Orlando because they had to wait for the baby's visa to arrive in the mail. — Source: The Guardian

【小题1】What did Connor Cox find when he opened the package?
A.Rubbish.B.Food and sweets.
C.His mother's note.D.Winter clothes.
【小题2】What does the underlined part in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A.The father got a ticket.
B.The father lost his way.
C.The father didn't get fined.
D.The father talked a lot with his son.
【小题3】Why did some Kenyon family members miss their flight?
A.Because they had to wait for the baby's visa.
B.Because they failed to take visas with them.
C.Because the flight was controlled by terrorists.
D.Because they wanted to take other flights.
【小题4】What do the four stories have in common?
A.They all happened in America.
B.They all came from the Internet.
C.They were all surprising and interesting.
D.They all happened between parents and children.

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Take Action for a Better World: Volunteers Needed

Six months preparation in Denmark: African studies, teamwork combined with soçial work withgroup teenagers.

Six months community work in Malawi in People to People Projects: Child Aid, HIV/ AIDS Figure and Teacher Training.

Requirements: 18 years old, hard-working and socially engaged.

Please contact us by email: take action @ better world. com

 

Part-time Work with Exchange Students

Youth International is a non-profit high school foreign exchange student organization. We welcome teenagers. from over 80 countries worldwide and provide host families. The Community Representative is a part-time position designed for people with a strong desire to do something meaningful in the community and earn some extra money.

Applicants best suited for this work should like teenagers, have a strong interest in cross-cultural communication , and feel comfortable with networking. Full training and support will be provided through branch offices throughout the U. S. Positions available in most states.

If interested, please email: staff@ youth. org or call 888-123-9872.

 

International Summer Job

Hi, I'm an ESL student in China. I'm 20 , quiet and polite, and I can speak English. I am looking for a summer job in an English-speaking country. I can teach Chinese, do housework and garden work, and cook Chinese dishes. Can anybody offer me a job? I don't need to earn much, just enough to pay for my return ticket to China. My goal is to improve my English and see a bit more of the world.

My email is ram3462 @ hot mail. com

 

Call for Native Speakers of English

I am looking for native speakers of English to join in an experiment. This experiment is carried out over the Internet, and you don't need any specific knowledge other than understanding and speaking English at a native level. The first task will take you around 15 minutes. After this task,you can decide whether you want to continue the experiment. The tasks involve reading texts and designing questions and answers.

If you are willing to help me, then please email me: club3864 @ hotmail. com

 
【小题1】Where will Jack, a volunteer, receive the training before he is sent to work in Malawi?
A.In some local offices in the U. S.
B.In an ESL organization in China.
C.In a preparation program in Denmark.
D.In an exchange student center in Africa.
【小题2】Who is suitable to work as a Community Representative in Youth International?
A.One who enjoys working with teenagers from different countries.
B.One who hopes to take action to fight against AIDS.
C.One who has a strong desire to improve his or her English.
D.One who wants to make a good fortune in the program.
【小题3】If Mrs. Black in the U. S. hopes to learn some Chinese at home, she may send an email to _________.
A.take action @ better world. com
B.ram3462 @ hotmail. com
C.club3864 @ hotmail. com
D.staff@ youth. org
【小题4】What are volunteers for the experiment over the Internet supposed to do?
A.To interview people online.
B.To do some housework.
C.To offer advice on Child Aid.
D.To provide language exercises.

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   Here are some of the top museums in the world.

Smithsonian Institution,Washington D. C. ,the United States

The Smithsonian is the world's largest museum and research complex, with 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park and various research stations. If you spent one minute looking at each object on display day and night, in ten years you'd see onlyten percent of the whole. Therefore, it's wise to head out with a plan.

Main attractions: the dresses of the First Ladies, the Gem Hall at the National Museum of Natural History and the Wright brothers'1903 Flyer.

Louvre, Paris, France

The Louvre was the palace of the kings of France before becoming a museum over two centuries ago. The addition of I. M. Pei's pyramid shocked many people when it was first used in 1989 as the new main entrance. The museum's collections are among the most important in the world. A good place to start is the Sully Wing, which leads straight to the Egyptian rooms.

Main attractions: Venus de Milo, The Winged Victory of Samothrace, and Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa.

The State Hermitage Museum,St. Petersburg,Russia

Russia may be isolated(孤立)from the artistic centers of Paris,Rome and London,but the Hermitage has managed to get an amazing collection of world art — more than three million items — from the Stone Age to the early 20th century. The museum occupies six buildings along the Neva River. This blue-and-whitestructure was finished in 1764. Catherine the Great founded the museum that same year when she bought 255 paintings from Berlin.

Main attractions: golden masterpieces from Eurasia and pieces from Nicholas'private collections.

The British Museum,London,England

Britain's largest museum looks after more than eight million objects ranging from prehistoric(史前的)bones to things of the Parthenon in Athens.

Main attractions: the Egyptian gallery has the world's second finest collection of Egyptian antiquities outside Egypt, including the Rosetta Stone, carved in 196 BC.

【小题1】What does the underlined sentence in the passage show?
A.The Smithsonian is open day and night.
B.People visit the Smithsonian frequently.
C.There are so many objects to see in the Smithsonian.
D.The Smithsonian has 19 national museums and galleries.
【小题2】Where should you go if you are interested in the Venus de Milo?
A.The Louvre.B.The Hermitage.
C.The Smithsonian.D.The British Museum.
【小题3】What do we know about the Hermitage?
A.It was founded in honor of Catherine the Great.
B.It mainly displays modern artworks.
C.It is the largest museum in Europe.
D.It was founded in the year 1764.
【小题4】What do we learn about the British Museum?
A.It is best known for the Rosetta Stone.
B.It mainly displays things of prehistoric periods.
C.It is a good attraction for people who love Egyptian culture.
D.It has the second finest collection of artworks in the world.