B
The Consumer Technology Association, formerly called The International Consumer Electronics Show, or CES, believes about 170,000 people will attend the show. About one-third of them are reported to come from countries besides the United States.
More than 4,000 businesses will show products used through the Internet such as gaming, self-driving cars, artificial intelligence(人工智能) and robotics. One of the biggest stars at CES this year is the voice-controlled digital(数字的) assistant. While the technology is not new, many companies will show off the latest digital assistants.
Equipment controlled by digital assistants, especially those turned on by voice, were already big sellers in 2017. This year, Google, Amazon and Apple are expected to release even more products to keep up with the rising demand.
Digital assistants are powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning technology. They are designed to learn users’ preferences over time and then “think” and act on their own. Some of the biggest developments in technology have come in the area of home automation(自动化). Amazon Echo, Google Home, Apple’s Home Pod and Microsoft’s Cortana are a few examples of voice-controlled equipment. All include smart speakers that “talk” to users inside the house and can perform operations.
Experts with the Consumer Technology Association say sales of smart speakers are expected to nearly double in 2019.
The Internet-linked products can play music or find information when asked questions. They can also control equipment such as lighting, cameras, televisions and temperature controllers. Among new “smart” home products to be released at the CES are voice-controlled washing machines, refrigerators, showers and toilets. There is also much new physical fitness and health-related equipment on show. Some are designed to help people create the best personal fitness plans to reach their goals. Wearable health equipment is used to study and measure body conditions, while others help recognize signs of disease.
5. What will be shown at CES?
A. Books about robots. B. International fashion.
C. Schools’ teaching art. D. Equipment related with the Internet.
6. Why are Google, Amazon and Apple expected to develop more intelligent products?
A. To create music. B. To treat all kinds of diseases.
C. To meet the increasing needs. D. To make experiments in space.
7. How do users communicate with the equipment of home automation?
A. By fax. B. By voice.
C. By email. D. By body language.
8. In which part of a newspaper may this text appear?
A. Art. B. Health. C. Education. D. Technology.
B
【答案】5-8 DCBD
本文是新闻报道，是关于一次人工智能产品展会的报道。文章介绍了展会上展出的人工智能产品——在家庭自动化领域的声控设备、智能音箱、智能家居以及其他用途的智能产品。
5.细节理解题。根据第二段 “More than 4,000 businesses will show products used through the Internet such as gaming, self-driving cars, artificial intelligence and robotics.” 可知在CES上将展示的通过互联网使用的产品，如游戏、自动驾驶汽车、人工智能和机器人等，都是与网络有关的产品。故选D项。
6.推理判断题。根据第三段 “This year, Google, Amazon and Apple are expected to release even more products to keep up with the rising demand.” 可知，谷歌、亚马逊和苹果预计将发布更多的这类产品是为了跟上日益增长的需求。故选C项。
7.细节理解题。根据第四段最后两句可知，语音控制设备里装有智能扬声器，可以在室内与用户“交谈”，并能执行操作。因此用户是通过声音来操作家庭自动化领域里的这些设备。故选B。
8.推理判断题。文章介绍了在一次人工智能产品的展会展出的人工智能产品，文章内容是和人工智能有关的，应该出现在报纸的科技版面。故选D项。
The Consumer Technology Association, formerly called The International Consumer Electronics Show, or CES, believes about 170,000 people will attend the show. About one-third of them are reported to come from countries besides the United States.
More than 4,000 businesses will show products used through the Internet such as gaming, self-driving cars, artificial intelligence(人工智能) and robotics. One of the biggest stars at CES this year is the voice-controlled digital(数字的) assistant. While the technology is not new, many companies will show off the latest digital assistants.
Equipment controlled by digital assistants, especially those turned on by voice, were already big sellers in 2017. This year, Google, Amazon and Apple are expected to release even more products to keep up with the rising demand.
Digital assistants are powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning technology. They are designed to learn users’ preferences over time and then “think” and act on their own. Some of the biggest developments in technology have come in the area of home automation(自动化). Amazon Echo, Google Home, Apple’s Home Pod and Microsoft’s Cortana are a few examples of voice-controlled equipment. All include smart speakers that “talk” to users inside the house and can perform operations.
Experts with the Consumer Technology Association say sales of smart speakers are expected to nearly double in 2019.
The Internet-linked products can play music or find information when asked questions. They can also control equipment such as lighting, cameras, televisions and temperature controllers. Among new “smart” home products to be released at the CES are voice-controlled washing machines, refrigerators, showers and toilets. There is also much new physical fitness and health-related equipment on show. Some are designed to help people create the best personal fitness plans to reach their goals. Wearable health equipment is used to study and measure body conditions, while others help recognize signs of disease.
5. What will be shown at CES?
A. Books about robots. B. International fashion.
C. Schools’ teaching art. D. Equipment related with the Internet.
6. Why are Google, Amazon and Apple expected to develop more intelligent products?
A. To create music. B. To treat all kinds of diseases.
C. To meet the increasing needs. D. To make experiments in space.
7. How do users communicate with the equipment of home automation?
A. By fax. B. By voice.
C. By email. D. By body language.
8. In which part of a newspaper may this text appear?
A. Art. B. Health. C. Education. D. Technology.
B
【答案】5-8 DCBD
本文是新闻报道，是关于一次人工智能产品展会的报道。文章介绍了展会上展出的人工智能产品——在家庭自动化领域的声控设备、智能音箱、智能家居以及其他用途的智能产品。
5.细节理解题。根据第二段 “More than 4,000 businesses will show products used through the Internet such as gaming, self-driving cars, artificial intelligence and robotics.” 可知在CES上将展示的通过互联网使用的产品，如游戏、自动驾驶汽车、人工智能和机器人等，都是与网络有关的产品。故选D项。
6.推理判断题。根据第三段 “This year, Google, Amazon and Apple are expected to release even more products to keep up with the rising demand.” 可知，谷歌、亚马逊和苹果预计将发布更多的这类产品是为了跟上日益增长的需求。故选C项。
7.细节理解题。根据第四段最后两句可知，语音控制设备里装有智能扬声器，可以在室内与用户“交谈”，并能执行操作。因此用户是通过声音来操作家庭自动化领域里的这些设备。故选B。
8.推理判断题。文章介绍了在一次人工智能产品的展会展出的人工智能产品，文章内容是和人工智能有关的，应该出现在报纸的科技版面。故选D项。
