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阅读理解Robotics/Artificial Intelligence (AI) Competitions for High School Students Robotics and AI competitions are a great way for high schoolers to dive into modern technologies. Here are four of them. MATE ROV Competition Location: Houston, Texas Awards: VR headsets Competition Date: March to June MATE ROV Competition challenges students to design and build remotely operated vehicles, and its purpose is to see who can design a vehicle that will help monitor ocean health, provide clean energy, or just help keep our oceans healthy for the future. RoboRave Location: Lorrach, Germany Awards: Small cash prizes Competition Date: November RoboRave is a robotics competition that welcomes participants to compete in various challenges like firefighting. The competition's unique aspect lies in its international reach, bringing together enthusiasts from around the world to celebrate robotics education and hands-on learning. Agorize AI Challenge Location: Virtual for initial phases, then in Paris, France for the final award ceremony Awards: A trip to the destination of your choice, iPad, Apple TV Competition Date: September In this project, you can work in teams of 2-5 people to present an idea for how we can use AI-technologies to impact a specific field, like marketing, healthcare, etc. You'll send in your initial application in a 3-5 slides presentation, and if your team makes it pass this phase, you'll have the opportunity to include more information about your product features. OpenCV AI Competition Location: Online Awards: Certificates, cash, free courses Competition Date: December In your project, you can either work individually or in teams of three using computer vision technologies. OpenCV AI Competition suggests project ideas related to robotics, agriculture or education, but you're not limited to these areas.
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阅读理解Over 40 students with low vision study at a school in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It was designed by Anand Sonecha, founder of an architecture company. Featuring a bright yellow entrance door, which stands out against the white walls, the school is decorated with a variety of sweet-smelling plants everywhere. Inside the classrooms, the walls feel smooth in contrast to the rough outside of the building. These all help students familiarize themselves with the area straightforwardly, without any trouble. The school provides an open space serving as a platform for the visually-challenged students to play, perform or celebrate festivals and the students are easy to orient themselves according to the sound, smell, sight and touch. "The idea behind the design was to make the school more accessible to the students," Sonecha says, "They come from remote villages and towns in Gujarat, and I am eager to help them. " During the construction, Sonecha used contrasting colors so that students could easily distinguish between the elements. Blue was used for all classroom doors, yellow for the entrance gate, black for switch buttons, and yellow and green for the furniture. All these colors contrasted with the white walls of the school, helping the students locate different elements. Different areas are of different height and width, which makes the sounds and noise change according to the echo (回音) produced in these spaces. Furthermore, he cooperated with fellow landscape architect Lokendra Balasaria to plant more than 1,000 plants of 37 species. These sweet plants have been grown not only to lead the children to move in the school through smell but also to attract butterflies and birds, and provide shade. "The structure of the building is designed similarly to any other school building, only with a few clever elements. My intention was to avoid making it look distinct from other schools," Sonecha explains, "I hope that there are no different schools for such students. Instead, all these elements should be added to public spaces for them. And my follow-up efforts may be there. "
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阅读理解Language gives us the power to describe countless actions, properties and relations that compose our experiences, real or imagined. As for how languages were created, scientists found iconicity might play a key role. People can't bridge language gap and understand each other without iconicity. When playing a game of charades (猜字谜), we act out our meaning, using our hands and bodies to describe the sizes and shapes of objects. The key to this process of forming new symbols is the use of iconicity. Not limited to gesturing, iconicity appears in our visual communication too. Traffic signs, food packaging, maps… Wherever there are people communicating you will find iconicity. According to our research, ionicity might also exist in our voices. We organized a contest in which we invited contestants to record a set of sounds to express different meanings. The winner of the contest was determined by how well listeners could guess the intended meanings of the sounds based on a set of written options. Critically, the sounds that contestants submitted couldn't include actual words or onomatopoeias (拟声词). Listeners were remarkably good at interpreting the meanings of the sounds. Yet, all of the contestants and listeners were speakers of English. Thus, it was possible that listeners' success relied on some cultural knowledge that they shared with the speakers. Did the listeners also understand the speakers from completely different cultural backgrounds? Later, an Internet survey translated into 25 different languages was carried out. Participants listened to each sound from the English speakers and guessed the meaning by choosing from six written words. Guessing accuracy for the different groups ranged from 74 percent for English speakers to 34 percent for Portuguese speakers. It is far from perfect, but well above the chance rate of eight percent expected by us. Taken together, these studies show that our capacity for iconic communication has played a critical role. Without this special talent, language would likely never have gotten off the ground.
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阅读理解Architects often spend months or even years perfecting a design to express their ideas more clearly, convey additional information, or outline the right proportions for a building. However, the argent issue of climate change is placing new demands on their work. For example, in July, Super Typhoon Doksuri battered China, affecting more than 2. 66 million people in Fujian Province alone. Green architecture that conserves energy and reduces carbon dioxide emissions offers a solution, and concerted efforts have been made in diverse research fields over the past three decades to minimize heat loss. In addition, new buildings have to be tailored to the needs of people's lifestyles. Ren Jun, a professor at Tianjin University's School of Architecture, who designed the first near-zero energy house in China in December 2019, said, "You can construct low-energy, environmentally-friendly houses, but if the interior design and environmental quality don't meet residents' requirements, these properties won't be suitable to live in. " The near-zero energy house, located-in Banbidian village in Beijing's southern district of Daxing, won the International Design Award in the United States in January last year. The 400-square-meter property, which stands at the entrance to the village, runs on solar power gathered from rooftop panels, with the addition of a small amount of power from the grid (电网). Ren said the first obstacle to conserving energy in the property was heat retention, which he attempted to achieve by keeping the indoor temperature at a certain level. The property is divided into five areas: a solar garden in the front yard, a central lounge, a water courtyard, a sponge zone, and a back room. For the exterior walls, Ren used three types of insulation (隔热层), including plastic foam, each about 25 centimeters thick Ren also looked for ways to deal with emissions at the house. He decided to install a ventilator, which pipes air that is polluted and replaces it with fresh air from outside in every room at the property. Ren said it would take three to five years before more ultralow or near-zero energy buildings appeared in Chinese cities.
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阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Things To Remember On Your First Solo Travel Adventure If you've ever thought about just taking a trip yourself instead of waiting for someone to join you, you're not alone. However, do you count yourself among the many who have tried it? If you're planning your own solo trip, here are four important things to keep in mind. Since you're traveling solo how you choose to explore it is entirely up to you. This is your chance to do whatever you want whenever you want because this time, you're running the show. Don't be afraid to talk to random people. Though there is someone who poses a threat, it's important to remember that not everyone is out to get you. That's because you're a novelty, a person from another country who is visiting theirs. Therefore, instead of putting on your headphones or instantly seeing them as weirdos, use this spontaneous chat as a chance to meet the locals or get recommendations for things to do during your trip. It's okay to have bad days. It happens and it's completely okay to take some time to process whatever it is you're feeling. Take yourself to a movie or spend the day doing something relaxing like writing in your journal or reading on the beach. It's okay to start small. Start by doing a staycation in another part of town, spending a few days in a new locale a bus or train ride away. Just do whatever you're comfortable with and see how it all feels for you. A. You are the boss of your own adventure. B. You need to make an unusual travel choice. C. It's no secret that solo travel is on the rise. D. Sometimes things can go incredibly wrong. E. People like you simply don't know how to start. F. Most of the time people are just curious and try to be friendly. G. Remember, your first solo trip doesn't have to be to a whole other continent. |
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| 6. 完形填空 | 详细信息 |
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Have you ever felt the need to grab a pen and start writing your thoughts on paper? Words—beautiful and fascinating. But you know what is better than putting your imagination somewhere? In my case, to win the competition for the best novelist. That was a small tournament organized by my school annually to 1 our creative writing and vivid imagination. Since I had a burning passion for 2 , I decided to show my power. I thought no one could 3 me. I finished a long story and e-mailed it. As I 4 the email every day, my eyes were wandering to 5 the line "Congratulations! It is a great pleasure to inform you that…" 6 , no such thing came. I was not accepted. I 7 my abilities. The next day at school, I tried my best to be 8 , avoiding the usual contact. But in the corridor, I 9 Stacy Williams, my school rival. Could she be the 10 ? I started walking sneakily. In class, I was just looking out of the window at the 11 clouds which were a reflection of my soul. Thankfully, a film that night—Forrest Gump lifted my 12 . I wouldn't let a stupid competition 13 my future. I could win on the next one or even at a better tournament. The important thing was to 14 my head and face my challenges without losing hope when everything seemed 15 . （1）
A .
advertise
B .
demonstrate
C .
defend
D .
distinguish
（2）
A .
speaking
B .
acting
C .
dancing
D .
writing
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A .
beat
B .
touch
C .
contradict
D .
dominate
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answered
B .
sent
C .
checked
D .
shared
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notice
B .
smell
C .
taste
D .
feel
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Moreover
B .
Otherwise
C .
However
D .
Hence
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abused
B .
overestimated
C .
enhanced
D .
proved
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moody
B .
normal
C .
natural
D .
invisible
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encountered
B .
shadowed
C .
greeted
D .
congratulated
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sponsor
B .
organizer
C .
reporter
D .
winner
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clean
B .
dark
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soft
D .
light
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spirits
B .
eyes
C .
boundary
D .
restriction
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promote
B .
decide
C .
sustain
D .
safeguard
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lower
B .
position
C .
straighten
D .
shake
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never-ending
B .
abstract
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contradictory
D .
hopeless
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| 7. 语法填空（语篇） | 详细信息 |
阅读下面短文，在空处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Shenzhen University offered pillows as a graduation gift to graduates on Sunday the hope of reminding them of important sleep and pursuing their dreams are. At the graduation ceremony, president of the university Mao Junfa encouraged the young graduates to attach importance to their health and avoid staying up late. He warned them not to wait until sleep becomes (luxury). The front of the pillow features four different designs that contain iconic buildings (represent) Shenzhen and the university. On the back, a message from the university (read), "Look up at the starry sky at night to dream, step solidly on the ground during the day to chase dreams. " Mao said that instead of (wake) up by an alarm clock in the morning, it is the problems they need to solve and the dreams they desire to achieve get them out of bed. In previous years, the university gifted graduates items such as umbrellas with the meaning of breaking a path through troubles and backpacks symbolizing (adventure) spirit. In addition to the customized pillows, the university also prepared commemorative test tubes of soil and (branch) from the university's lychee garden. The materials were carefully selected, collected and sterilized for graduates to take away as part of their memories of the school. |
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英国一所友好学校的师生将到你校访问。你将作为学生代表在欢迎晚会上致辞，并赠送学生们自制的文创礼物。请你用英语写一篇欢迎辞，包括以下内容：1. 表示欢迎；2. 介绍礼物。注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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| 9. 短文续写 | 详细信息 |
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。In the town of Willowbrook, young Sarah was in a state of great excitement. Her school was putting on its annual play, and she had been offered a principal role. The school hall had been abuzz for weeks with rehearsals, prop (道具) preparations, and the students practicing their lines. Sarah had spent countless hours rehearsing, wanting to get every word and movement absolutely right. However, underlying her anticipation was a growing sadness. Sarah's dad, Mr. Thompson, worked as an engineer in a big city, and his job often kept him away from home for a long time, which meant he frequently missed out on most of the special moments in Sarah's life. This play seemed to be another addition to that growing list. He had a vital business meeting on the same day, and Sarah, although understanding, couldn't help feeling disappointed. Her classmates talked excitedly about their families coming to watch, increasing her sense of loss. It was bright and sunny on the day of the play. The school's hall was noisy with students. Students in costumes rushed about, teachers gave last-minute instructions, and the air was thick with anticipation. Sarah peeped out from behind the curtains and saw the hall filling up with eager parents, siblings, and friends. Every seat was taken, except one—her dad's. The play started on time with Sarah and her classmates' performance being the first. The actors delivered their lines with passion and the audience responded with laughter and applause at all the right moments. Sarah played her part with a mix of excitement and longing, wishing her dad could see her shine. Halfway through, the host called for a surprise guest to enter. He described him as a "mysterious stranger" whose brief appearance would provide a turning point in the plot. As the lights dimmed slightly and suspenseful music played, a tall figure stepped onto the stage. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Para. 1 Sarah's heart jumped faster. Para. 2 When the final scene concluded and the curtains drew to a close, applause thundered through the hall. |
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