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Ⅰ.阅读理解
[话题:通过步态,识别个人]
One Chinese startup (科技创业公司) apparently developed technology that allows it to identify individuals by their walk, even if their face is covered or they have their back to the camera.
Known as “gait recognition” (步态识别技术), the technology invented by artificial intelligence startup Watrix analyses thousands of metrics (指标) about a person's walk, from their body shape and the angle of arm movement to their posture and whether they have a toein or toeout gait.All these individual features go into a database that the software then goes through when attempting to identify people.According to an official statement from Watrix, the accuracy rate of gait technology at the laboratory level exceeds (超过) 96 percent.
Facial recognition technology has come a long way in recent years, but it still has a fundamental weakness — it needs to “see” people's faces in order to identify them, so if someone's face is covered or if their back is to the camera, it's basically useless.Gait recognition, on the other hand, is much more reliable.It works from virtually any angle, and because it analyses so many metrics, it can identify subjects even if they attempt to cover their legs.Disguises (伪装物) or fake limps are not very effective in fooling the technology either.
“Covering your legs would reduce the recognition score but we analyse all of a person's body,” Huang Yongzhen, cofounder and chief executive of Watrix, said in an interview.“With facial recognition people need to look into a camera — cooperation is not needed for them to be recognized by our technology.”
Watrix revealed the first version of their gait recognition technology in October, 2018 and has since been in talks with security companies from Singapore, India, Russia, the Netherlands, and Czech Republic for contracts.The technology has also been tested by public security officials for thousands of hours and used to solve dozens of police cases.Authorities in Shanghai and Beijing are already using gait recognition to detect wanted criminals and identify jaywalkers (乱穿马路者).
The current version of gait recognition software isn't yet capable of detecting people in real time, but the Chinese startup claims that it's able to analyse an hour's worth of video footage in just 10 minutes, with over 94% accuracy.
1.How could Watrix guarantee the accuracy of “gait recognition”?
A.By checking the angle of people's arm movement.
B.By combining facial recognition with people's walk.
C.By establishing a database of numerous individuals' metrics.
D.By analysing thousands of features of people's legs and toes.
2.What advantage does gait technology have over facial recognition?
A.Unlimited angles.
B.Free gestures.
C.No need to cover.
D.Active cooperation.
3.What can we learn from the fifth paragraph?
A.Watrix has found several cooperative partners for its first version.
B.Gait recognition has been widely used in the field of public security.
C.Watrix is trying to extend the use of the technology in Chinese big cities.
D.Gait technology has been proved beneficial in identifying wanted criminals.
4.Which of the following can best describe the future of the technology?
A.Challenging. B.Promising.
C.Profitable. D.Unknown.
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了一家中国初创公司开发出了通过步态来识别个人的技术。
1.C [细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Known as ‘gait recognition’(步态识别技术), the technology invented by artificial intelligence startup Watrix analyses thousands of metrics (指标) about a person's walk, from their body shape and the angle of arm movement to their posture and whether they have a toein or toeout gait.All these individual features go into a database that the software then goes through when attempting to identify people.(这项被称为‘步态识别’的技术是由人工智能初创公司Watrix发明的,它分析了关于一个人走路的数千个指标,从他们的体型、手臂运动的角度到他们的姿势,以及他们是脚趾向内还是脚趾向外的步态。所有这些个人特征都被输入一个数据库,然后软件在尝试识别人员时会通过该数据库进行检索。)”可知,Watrix通过建立一个包含众多个人指标的数据库来保证“步态识别”的准确性。]
2.A [细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Gait recognition, on the other hand, is much more reliable.It works from virtually any angle, and because it analyses so many metrics, it can identify subjects even if they attempt to cover their legs.(另一方面,步态识别从几乎任何角度都是更可靠地工作,因为它分析了如此多的指标,即使试图遮住他们的腿,它也能识别出受试者。)”可知,与面部识别相比,步态技术的优点是几乎任何角度都可以更可靠地工作,即无识别角度限制。]
3.D [推理判断题。根据第五段中的“The technology has also been tested by public security officials for thousands of hours and used to solve dozens of police cases.Authorities in Shanghai and Beijing are already using gait recognition to detect wanted criminals and identify jaywalkers.(该技术还经过公安人员数千小时的测试,并被用于侦破数十起警方案件。上海和北京的有关部门已经在使用识别技术来侦查通缉犯和识别乱穿马路的行人。)”可推知,步态识别技术已被证明有助于识别通缉犯。]
4.B [推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“Watrix revealed the first version of their gait recognition technology in October, 2018 and has since been in talks with security companies from Singapore, India, Russia, the Netherlands, and Czech Republic for contracts.(Watrix在去年10月公布了他们的步态识别技术的第一个版本,此后一直在与来自新加坡、印度、俄罗斯、荷兰和捷克共和国的安全公司进行合同谈判。)”和最后一段“The current version of gait recognition software isn't yet capable of detecting people in real time, but the Chinese startup claims that it's able to analyze an hour's worth of video footage in just 10 minutes, with over 94% accuracy.(目前版本的步态识别软件还不能实时检测人。这家中国初创公司声称,它能够在短短10分钟内分析一小时的视频片段,准确率超过94%。)”可推知,Watrix与来自新加坡、印度、俄罗斯、荷兰和捷克共和国的安全公司进行合同谈判,同时当前版本能够在短短10分钟内分析一小时的视频片段,准确率超过94%,因此这项技术的未来是有前途的。]
Ⅱ.七选五
[话题:身体语言,注意应用]
When it comes to making a good impression, you can say all the right things.But it won't be helpful until they are accompanied with the right body language.
__1__ .Weak handshakes can make you seem anything but confident.Your handshake should be firm but not too tight, because you won't impress anyone by giving them a painful hand.
Pay attention to how much you're blinking (眨眼). __2__ .If you find yourself blinking a lot, try to slow it down.
Maintain a proper amount of eye contact.By maintaining eye contact with the persons you're talking to — or meeting for the first time — you're letting them know that you're paying attention to what they are saying.Eye contact is good. __3__ .
Keep your hands quiet.When you are nervous, it's common for you to keep touching things with your hands. __4__ .They can make you seem anxious or unsure of yourself.
Talk with your hands, if it's appropriate! If you're enthusiastic about something you're speaking about, feel free to gesture.Just don't overdo it.
Widen your stance.If you want to appear confident when you're meeting someone, stand your ground! If you keep your feet close together, or crossed, you're more likely to be considered nervous or insecure. __5__ .It will show everyone around you that you feel sure of yourself.
A.Shake hands properly
B.Instead, stand with your feet apart
C.Rapid blinking can make you look nervous
D.Feel free to casually look at something else
E.But nonstop staring can make the speaker feel uncomfortable
F.Not only are you paying attention, but you're interested in it as well
G.So avoid touching your hair or adjusting your clothing too frequently
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何利用身体语言给对方留下好的第一印象。
1.A [设空句是本段首句,根据下文“Weak handshakes can make you seem anything but confident.Your handshake should be firm but not too tight, because you won't impress anyone by giving them a painful hand.(无力的握手会让你看起来一点都不自信。你的握手应该坚定但不要太紧,因为你会给别人留下痛苦的印象。)”可知,本段主要讲要正确地握手,故A项“正确地握手”是最佳小标题。]
2.C [根据本段首句“Pay attention to how much you're blinking (眨眼).(注意你眨眼的次数)”可知,本段与眨眼习惯有关。C项“Rapid blinking can make you look nervous(快速眨眼会让你看起来很紧张)”列举了不良眨眼习惯,下文“If you find yourself blinking a lot, try to slow it down.(如果你发现自己经常眨眼,试着让它慢下来。)”提出建议,上下文语意连贯。]
3.E [上文“Eye contact is good.(眼神交流是好的)”提出在与人沟通时需要眼神交流,但E项“But nonstop staring can make the speaker feel uncomfortable(但是不停地盯着说话人会让说话人感到不舒服)”指出眼神交流也要有节制,不能一直盯着说话人,照应了本段主题句“Maintain a proper amount of eye contact.(保持适当的眼神交流。)”,上下文语意连贯。]
4.G [上文“When you are nervous, it's common for you to keep touching things with your hands.(当你紧张的时候,你经常用手触摸东西。)”提出紧张时会用手触摸东西,G项“So avoid touching your hair or adjusting your clothing too frequently(所以不要太频繁地摸头发或调整衣服)”给出建议,进一步明确不能太频繁地触摸什么东西,句中“touching your hair or adjusting your clothing”照应上文“touching things with your hands”,上下文语意连贯。]
5.B [上文“If you keep your feet close together, or crossed, you're more likely to be considered nervous or insecure.(如果你总是把双脚放在一起,或者交叉在一起,你更有可能被认为是紧张或没有安全感的。)”提出不能把双脚放在一起,或者交叉在一起。B项“Instead, stand with your feet apart(相反,双脚分开站立)”给出正确的做法,上下文语意连贯。]
Ⅲ.语法填空
[话题:人脸识别,有待改进]
Technology is changing the face of the world, and now faces are changing technology too.Facial recognition technology, 1. ________ its capacity to analyse a huge amount of data, has come into widespread use.It works by comparing the facial features of 2. ________ (give) images with what are in a database.It offers a quick and cool alternative to traditional passwords, and you cannot forget your own face! In theory, networks which use our own body as passwords should also be 3. ________ (safe) from hackers and better protect us from identity theft than those who use traditional passwords, mainly because every individual is unique.This technology is 4. ________ (especial) useful in public places: banks, airports and railway stations, to name but a few.
However, facial recognition technology has also started to pose some difficult questions.Experts have been giving 5. ________ (warn) about this technology, saying it may not be as good as we think.Facial expressions often vary, 6. ________ (make) facial recognition less effective.Moreover, there is growing concern 7. ________ we might fall victim to this technology, as there are cases in which hackers have broken into facial recognition systems by using people's social media photos 8. ________ (build) models of their faces.
Scientists and engineers 9. ________ (urge) to improve existing technology and make it failsafe in recent years.Apparently, this will be 10. ________ tough task.Whatever happens, we need to make sure that facial recognition technology can be trusted—or we will have to face the consequences.
[语篇解读] 这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人脸识别技术的作用和存在的问题。
1.with [考查介词。句意:面部识别技术具有分析大量数据的能力,已得到广泛应用。根据句意可知,空格处应用介词“with”,意为“因为,由于”,“with its capacity to analyse a huge amount of data”表示“因为其分析大量数据的能力”,在句中作状语。故填with。]
2.given [考查非谓语动词。句意:它的工作原理是将给定图像的面部特征与数据库中的特征进行比较。分析句子可知,句中有谓语动词works,故空格处应用非谓语动词,images和give给之间为逻辑上的动宾关系,故空格处应用give的过去分词given,作定语。故填given。]
3.safer [考查形容词比较级。句意:从理论上讲,与使用传统密码的网络相比,使用我们自己的身体作为密码的网络也应该更安全,不易受黑客攻击,更好地保护我们免受身份盗窃,这主要是因为每个人都是独一无二的。根据句意和句中than可知,句子应用比较级,把使用传统密码的网络和使用我们自己的身体作为密码的网络进行对比,safe意为“安全的”,形容词词性,比较级为safer。故填safer。]
4.especially [考查副词。句意:这项技术在公共场所尤其有用:银行、机场和火车站等等。分析句子可知,空格用副词especially意为“尤其”,作状语。故填especially。]
5.warnings [考查名词。句意:专家们一直在对这项技术给予警告,称它可能没有我们想象的那么好。分析句子可知,空格处应用名词作have been giving的宾语,动词warn意为“警告”,对应的名词为warning“警告”,为可数名词,专家们发出的警告不止一个,故应用warning的复数形式warnings。故填warnings。]
6.making [考查非谓语动词。句意:面部表情经常变化,使面部识别的效果降低。本句谓语为vary,此处为非谓语动词,表自然而然产生的结果,用现在分词作结果状语。故填making。]
7.that [考查同位语从句。句意:此外,人们越来越担心,我们可能会成为这项技术的受害者,因为有黑客利用人们的社交媒体照片来构建人脸模型,从而侵入人脸识别系统的案例。分析句子可知,空处引导同位语从句,对concern进行解释说明,从句中不缺成分且意义完整,故应用that引导从句。故填that。]
8.to build [考查非谓语动词。句意:此外,人们越来越担心,我们可能会成为这项技术的受害者,因为有黑客利用人们的社交媒体照片来构建人脸模型,从而侵入人脸识别系统的案例。分析句子可知,此处为不定式作目的状语。故填to build。]
9.have been urged [考查动词语态、主谓一致。句意:近年来,科学家和工程师一直被敦促改进现有技术,使其具有故障安全功能。根据时间状语in recent years可知,urge“敦促”这一动作开始于过去,持续到现在,句子应用现在完成时,又因主语Scientists and engineers与urge为被动关系,句子用现在完成时的被动语态,主语为复数,助动词用have。故填have been urged。]
10.a [考查冠词。句意:显然,这将是一项艰巨的任务。分析句子可知,句中task为可数名词,句中泛指“一项艰巨的任务”,tough以辅音音素开头,故应用不定冠词a修饰。故填a。]
[日积月累] 阅读理解
All these individual features go into a database that the software then goes through when attempting to identify people.
that 从句是 定语 从句;when attempting to identify people是状语从句的 省略形式 。句意: 所有这些个人特征都被输入一个数据库,然后软件在尝试识别人员时会通过该数据库进行检索。
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