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菏泽市2023-2024学年高一下学期7月期末教学质量检测
英语试题
2024.07
注意事项:
1. 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分, 考试时间120分钟。
2. 答题前, 考生务必将姓名、班级等个人信息填写在答题卡指定位置。
3. 考生作答时, 请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后, 用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑; 非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答。超出答题区域书写的答案无效, 在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
第一部分听力（共两节, 满分30分）
做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后, 你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分）
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后, 你都有 10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is most probably Esther
A. A director. B. A reporter. C. A ballet dancer.
2. What did Sarah emphasize just now
A. Teamwork. B. Responsibility. C. Creative thinking.
3. What does the woman think of the weather
A. It's very warm. B. It's super cold. C. It's rather hot.
4. What does Greg ask Chloe to do
A. View a notice. B. Send an application. C. Draw up an advertisement.
5. What is the conversation mainly about
A. A charity event. B. A volunteer. C. A restaurant.
第二节（共15小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟; 听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍
听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。
6. Who does Nick probably want to talk with at first
A. Miss Brown. B. Mrs. Collins. C. Mr. Hunter.
7. What is the appointed time for the speakers
A. At 11:00 a. m. B. At 2:00 p. m. C. At 2:15 p. m.
听第 7 段材料, 回答第 8 至 10 题。
8. How long has Nina been married
A. A few months. B. About a decade. C. More than two decades.
9. What is the key to a happy marriage according to Nina
A. Having common hobbies.
B. Depending on each other.
C. Giving each other some space.
10. What rules are mentioned by Nina
A. Sharing and praise. B. Respect and sharing. C. Understanding and trust.
听第 8 段材料, 回答第 11 至 14 题。
11. What does Bella invite Mike to do
A. Go on a trip with her.
B. Have dinner with her sister.
C. Spend the holiday with her family.
12. Where does Billy come from
A. Spain. B. America. C. Germany.
13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Family members. B. Roommates. C. Friends.
14. What will Mike do next
A. Ring Billy up. B. Go to Bella's home. C. Make a Christmas dinner.
听第9 段材料, 回答第 15 至 17题。
15. Which of the following appeals to the woman most
A. Shaolin kung fu. B. Wing Chun. C. Tai chi.
16. What does the man appreciate about drunken boxing
A. Its health benefits. B. Its entertaining elements. C. Its graceful movements.
17. What do the speakers talk about in the end
A. Different forms of self-defense.
B. The new concept of Chinese philosophy.
C. The importance of Chinese martial arts.
听第 10 段材料, 回答第 18 至 20 题。
18. How many languages can Persephone use to answer questions
A. 30. B. 1. C. 33.
19. Why does Kartalis want to improve Persephone
A. It moves quite slowly.
B. It has poor communication skills.
C. It can only speak limited languages.
20. What is Karafera's attitude towards robots' future
A. Critical. B. Supportive. C. Objective.
第二部分阅读（共两节, 满分40分）
第一节（共15小题; 每小题2分, 满分30分）
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、 D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
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21. What is special about Magoosh
A. It accepts returns within a month. B. It provides various learning tools.
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22. What do we know about E2 Language Test Prep
A. It is the most popular online course. B. It is best for self-taught individuals.
C. It is highly recommended by experts. D. It is suitable for people with a tight schedule.
23. Which course is likely to enable you to learn for free
A. Kaplan. B. Magoosh.
C. TestDEN. D. E2 Language Test Prep.
B
Liz Murray's life began in the Bronx in1980 in a pretty typical way—she had two parents and a sister, and she had a home to live in with them. But that life quickly turned bad.
While the parents thoughtlessly spent almost every penny, Liz and her sister almost starved to death.
Liz started her education in 1985. She lived in a dirty home and was self-conscious of the unpleasant smell that she gave off from her unwashed body and dirty clothing. The shame caused her to choose not to attend school and stay home.
When Liz was 11, her mother suffered a serious illness. The following year, Liz's parents separated. Her sister was with her mother, while Liz decided to stay with her father. At age 13, Child Welfare took Liz into care. Eventually, Liz was returned to her mother. Liz began attending junior high school and became friends with her classmates.
In 1996, Liz's mother passed away, and after that she became homeless. She suddenly realized, "If I could have a family and a home one night and all of them were gone the next that means that life has the ability to change. That means that just as change happens to me so I can cause change in my life." This caused Liz to make her first real promise—to high school.
She heard about alternative（另类的）high schools and went to as many school interviews as she could. After repeated rejections, Liz met Perry Weiner, the head of Humanities Preparatory Academy. Perry offered her admission to the school, where she finished a four-year high school program in just two years while still living on the streets. From pumping gas at gas stations, to working as a waitress, to walking dogs, she did just about anything to earn money so that she could survive and pay for her study.
Perry later encouraged her to apply to Harvard University, telling her although it was a goal that seemed out of reach, it was not impossible, Liz took his advice. Not only did she graduate at the top of her class, but she also won a scholarship. Her success didn't stop there. All her hard work paid off when she was accepted by Harvard. Now Liz's an inspirational speaker.
24. What can we learn about Liz
A. She was born into a broken family.
B. She received little care from her parents.
C. She has had no fixed place to live since birth.
D. She had to go to a child welfare organization at 11.
25. Why was Liz unwilling to go to school when she was a pupil
A. She didn't want to be laughed at B. She had to care for her sick mother.
C. She had to work to support the family. D. She wanted to save money for the family.
26. What made Liz so determined to attend high school
A. The death of her mother. B. The influence of her friend.
C. The support of her father and sister. D. The encouragement of Perry Weiner.
27. What does Liz's story tell us
A. Love can make a difference. B. Nothing is easy at the top level.
C. It always seems impossible until it's done. D. Gratitude is the fastest shortcut to happiness.
C
A tiny remote island off the coast of Sicily in southern Italy has started donating its 600 goats, for the animals are outnumbering its 100 human inhabitants. Local mayor Riccardo Gullo said the goats were creating tension among the local community as they were causing damage to the environment, storming people's homes and eating their crops. According to Gullo, it all started with a few goats supposedly escaping from their owner and going on to reproduce to a point where they have now become too hard to manage. "They represented a problem, and you would meet them everywhere," he said. "Six hundred goats have been counted. The island is really small so they're really too many."
With pictures showing the goats eating grass on what appears to be residents' back gardens, the mayor said measures had to be taken to contain them. "Some goats are big and strong, so some people are scared, while others fear they will enter their home," said Gullo. "However we absolutely do not want to even consider culling the animals, so we are encouraging the idea of giving them away instead."
The plan to offer the goats to whoever sought to keep them has so far been successful, the mayor said, with requests coming from as far as the central Italian region of Tuscany and Lombardy, in the north of Italy. And there are no restrictions on who can apply for a goat or any limit on how many of the wild animals one can request. "It's just a delivery without conditions, a special gift," Gullo said.
Gloria, owner of the only bar at Alicudi's port, welcomed the plan but questioned how it would really work. She agreed that the goats have become "too many", as one of the animals also visited her business. While it attracted attention at first, Gloria was concerned the goat could turn aggressive towards one of her customers. Pointing to the steep, mountainous top of the volcanic island, Gloria said, "How will they bring the goats down Perhaps they would need a helicopter to carry two or three at a time. It's a nice proposal, but there is no practical solution yet."
28. What makes the goats so troublesome now
A. Their body size. B. Their population.
C. Their appearance. D. Their poor diet.
29. What does the underlined word "culling" in para. 2 probably mean
A. Killing. B. Owning. C. Catching. D. Training.
30. What do we know about the people who wanted the goats in paragraph 3
A. They wanted to sell the goats. B. They had to pay a fee for the goats.
C. They came from nearly all over Italy. D. They were very professionally equipped.
31. What was Gloria's major doubt about the plan
A. The damage the goats could cause. B. The possible dangers the goats brought.
C. The blow it would give to her business. D. The practical transportation of the goats.
D
We all know how it feels to get lost in a great book. But what's happening in our brains as we dive into it How is it different from what happens as we experience real life Now, a new study led by Dr Leila Wehbe and Dr Tom Mitehell of Carnegie Mellon University have provided partial answers to these questions.
Since reading comprehension is a highly complex process, earlier studies tried to break that process down and focus on just one aspect at a time: mapping fMRI signatures（特征）associated with processing a single word or sentence, for example. "It's usually not like reading a book, and usually the stimulus（刺激物）consists of out-of-context sentences designed specifically for the experiment"
To address these issues, the researchers developed a computer program to look for patterns of brain activity that appeared when people read certain words, specific grammatical structures, particular characters" names and other aspects of the story—a total of 195 different "story features". In the study, they first asked eight volunteers to read Chapter 9 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and recorded their brain activity using an fMRI scanner（扫描仪）. Then the researchers fed the volunteers' fMRI data into their computer program and had the program identify the responses of different brain regions to the 195 features mentioned above.
The result showed that when the volunteers read descriptions of physical movement in the story, there was significantly increased activity in the posterior temporal cortex, the region involved in perceiving real-world movement. Besides dialogue was specifically related with the right temporoparietal junction, a key area involved in imagining others thoughts and goals. "This is truly shocking for us as these regions aren't even considered to be part of the brain's language system," Wehbe says.
Next, Wehbe and Mitchell hope to study how and why language processing can go wrong. "If we have a large enough amount of data", Wehbe says, "we could find the specific ways in which one brain—for example, the brain of a dyslexic（诵读困难的）person—is performing differently from other brains." And this, the researchers think, may someday help us design individually tailored（特制的）treatments for dyslexia and other reading disorders.
32. What can we learn from the second paragraph
A. The uniqueness of the new study.
B. The limitations of previous studies.
C. The unresolved issues in previous studies.
D. The researchers' purpose in conducting the new study.
33. What did the researchers use the computer program to do
A. Develop new tools to improve reading skills.
B. Examine how reading stories impacts the human brain.
C. Discover the biological basis of reading as a hobby.
D. Explore how the brain responds to different story features.
34. What does Wehbe think of the result of the study in paragraph 4
A. Annoying. B. Amazing. C. Embarrassing. D. Exciting.
35. Which would probably take place according to the researchers
A. Individualized treatments for reading disorders.
B. Less misunderstanding about reading disorders.
C. Accurate prediction of the occurrence of dyslexia.
D. More advanced technology for processing language.
第二节（共5小题; 每小题2分, 满分10分）
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。
Finding the right career path is not an easy task. There are a few lucky people who know from day one what they want to do with their lives. 36 Career planning, therefore, is about identifying which profession you'd like to work in and creating a plan to get where you want to be.
Start with self-evaluation. You need to take a closer look at yourself. This involves breaking and guide you towards the ideal career. There are different tools available to help you carry out this down your interests, skills, experience, studies and so on. This will help you identify your qualities assessment. 37
Explore your options. After completing yourself-exploration, you can determine your career interests and identify the specific occupations that interest you. 38 By asking yourself what you wish to pursue and narrowing down your options, you'll produce a clearer career plan.
Research the field. Each profession requires a different set of skills, knowledge and experience. 39 You need to know what the employer expects from you and whether you can do the job. You also need to identify the qualifications, skills and abilities that are typically required.
40 Once you have researched all the necessary information, you can break your career plan into achievable steps. With each step, you should set different goals to help you progress. By establishing attainable objectives you are essentially creating a career to-do list, making each step easier.
A. Set specific goals.
B. Organize your plan.
C. Taking a career test would be a good place to start.
D. This means putting what's important to you in order.
E. You'd better investigate the market and the job description.
F. However, for many people, it takes a little more work to plan their careers.
G. The right career for you must include aspects that attract and are important to you.
第三部分语言知识运用（共四节, 满分65分）
第一节完形填空（共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分）
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。
There have been quite a few angel sightings on social media lately. That's because Erica Group, an artist in DeLand, Florida decided—in a moment of inspiration—to etch（蚀刻）a giant pair of 41 onto the side of a local 42 .
For several years, Erica has been 43 at a small dress shop in downtown DeLand. The 44 store is located next to an alley（小巷）that serves as a background for photos Erica and her colleagues take of their new clothes.
One afternoon, Erica was struck by a（n） 45 to fill the alley's wall with a pair of feathered wings. She got 46 from the owner of The West Volusia Beacon newspaper to 47 her piece of artwork on the paper's building and posted the picture of the finished 48 on social media.
49 , it just started spreading. People kept coming into the store, asking Erica and herd colleagues where the wings were and taking their own pictures. The owner of the building quickly 50 the tendency（趋势）and asked Erica to make the wings 51 replacing chalk with paint. Since then, more than 1,400 people have had their pictures taken with the wings, usually 52 them on Twitter, Instagram and Meta.
"It's become a cool treasure-hunt in town," Erica says. "Wings are 53 in this alley. Often, a number of people come to ask about their 54 .”
The artist wants the wings to be 55 however people wish. Despite the various explanations, they certainly seem to be inspiring people and bringing a bit of joy to Erica's hometown.
41. A. gloves B. pants C. wings D. feathers
42. A. business B. custom C. library D. school
43. A. exploring B. resting C. shopping D. working
44. A. special B. tiny C. cool D. popular
45. A. comment B. order C. fact D. idea
46. A. permission B. attention C. advice D. praise
47. A. stick B. describe C. chalk D. color
48. A. article B. product C. photograph D. program
49. A. However B. Besides C. Otherwise D. Soon
50. A. made up for B. caught on to C. broke away from D. ran out of
51. A. interesting B. famous C. lasting D. natural
52. A. sharing B. introducing C. advertising D. editing
53. A. hidden B. covered C. lost D. ignored
54. A. history B. meaning C. influence D. location
55. A. remembered B. understood C. created D. drawn
第二节语法填空（共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分）
阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
There are about 6, 500 languages in the world, but did you know that a language disappears every two weeks International Mother Language Day, 21 February, is 56 day to celebrate and protect all the languages of the world.
In 1999, a special day to promote mother languages 57 （create）: International Mother Language Day. The day was also intended to raise 58 （aware）of just how many languages we have on this planet and to protect them. The idea for this special day came from the country of Bangladesh, 59 Bangladeshis mark 21 February when the Bangla language was 60 （official）accepted. Bangladeshis celebrate the day 61 holding literary competitions and singing songs. Other 62 （country）have also set up special projects to mark this day.
Language is much more than just a way of 63 （communicate）. Language, particularly our mother tongue, is an essential part of our culture. Everyone has the right 64 （use）their own mother language and to keep the traditions and ways of thinking that their language represents. And this is 65 International Mother Language Day is all about.
第三节单词拼写（共10小题:每小题1分,满分10分）
根据汉语及首字母提示写出单词的正确形式, 每空限填一词。
66. People celebrate to show that they are g___________（感激的）for the year's supply of food.
67. I get lucky money in red e___________ from my parents, so it's always an exciting time.
68. Dr. Lin r___________（拒绝）the offer, for she wanted to serve the women and children at home.
69. I have to admit that it d___________（肯定）feels good to be back in the city again.
70. Chinese immigrants settled here during the railroad c___________（建筑）and gold rush period.
71. These disasters made people d___________（沮丧的）, but the desire to explore the universe never died.
72. The next morning I was s___________（发现）by a ship.
73. When you go through t___________（艰难的）times, you meet others who are facing the similar challenges.
74. Identity t___________（偷窃）is a common and serious problem.
75. It has p___________（证明）to be a positive influence on the lives of many people.
第四节翻译（共6小题; 76-80每小题3分, 81题10分; 满分25分）
76. 放眼平原, 我们隐约看到一群体形优美的动物。
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77. 互联网的最大好处之一就是能够消除通常存在于人和人之间的距离感。
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78. 学习这个国家的历史, 你的英国之旅将更为愉快。
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79. 那儿有中国茶叶商店, 游客可以品尝和购买各种中国茶叶。
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80. 布林告诉我, 蒙古人（Mongolians）每年都会从四面八方赶来参加这一节日。
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81. 虽然林巧稚终身未婚, 但是她被称为“万婴之母”, 她一生中亲手接生的婴儿有五万多名。林医生坚守在岗位上, 直到1983年4月22日她去世的那一天。由于自己没有孩子, 她把积蓄捐给了一家幼儿园和一项新医生基金。甚至在临终时, 她仍在为别人着想。
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第四部分 应用文写作（满分15分）
假定你是李华, 请你就你所在社区的垃圾分类开展情况写一篇英语短文, 在英语角进行分享, 内容包括:
1. 实行垃圾分类前的情况:
2. 实行垃圾分类后的状况:
3. 仍需改进的地方。
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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高一英语试题参考答案
第一部分听力（共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分）
1—5 ACBCA 6—10 BABCB 11—15 CACAC 16—20 BCBAC
第二部分阅读（共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分）
21—25 BDCBA 26—30 ACBAC 31—35 DBDBA 36—40 FCGEA
第三部分语言知识运用（共四节,满分65分）
第一节完形填空（共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分）
41—45 CADBD 46—50 ACBDB 51—55 CAADB
第二节语法填空（共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分）
56. a 57. was created 58. awareness 59. and 60. officially
61. by/through 62. countries municating / communication 64. to use
65. what
第三节单词拼写（共10题;每小题1分,满分10分）
66. grateful 67. envelops 68. rejected / refused 69. definitely
70. construction 71. disappointed 72. spotted 73. tough 74. theft
75. proved
第四节翻译（共6小题;76-80每小题3分;81题10分;满分25分）
76. On the plain in front of us, we can just make out a herd of graceful animals.
77. One of the greatest benefits of the Internet was its ability to remove the distance that usually exists between people.
78. Studying the history of the country will make your trip to the UK much more enjoyable.
79. There are Chinese tea stores, where visitors can taste and buy varieties of Chinese tea.
80. Burin told me that Mongolians travel every year from near and far to attend the festival.
81. Though Lin Oiaozhi never married, she was known as the “mother of ten thousand babies”, having delivered over 50,00 babies in her lifetime. Dr Lin did not retire until the day she died, 22 April 1983. Since she had no children of her own, she left her savings to a kindergarten and a fund for new doctors. And even as she lay dying, her final thoughts were for others.
第四部分 应用文写作（满分15分）
One possible version:
I’d like to introduce what changes waste sorting has brought to my community.
Before waste sorting was carried out, the situation was so terrible. Many streets and alleys were full of garbage and the garbage cans were smelly. After several activities were carried out to improve the serious situation, we are now delighted to find an encouraging change. The three kinds of garbage cans are orderly put. Most of the wastes are classified accordingly.
However, sometimes the wet wastes are not dealt with in time, leading to the unpleasant smell in hot summer, which deserves attention.
听力录音的文字稿:
Text 1
W: Esther looks calm as she faces the press.
M: After all, she has had many such experiences. The documentary she filmed about a ballet school has become a hit again.
Text 2
M: What did Sarah mean by “thinking outside the box” just now
W: Well, she suggested we explore different ideas—finding new solutions beyond the usual methods.
M: Got it. I believe it needs a team effort. It would be best if everyone shared the responsibility of bringing fresh perspectives.
Text 3
W: Eric, have you noticed that the ground outside is frozen solid
M: Really I didn`t know that.
W: Yeah, it feels like the North Pole out here. I wasn`t expecting it to be this chilly. I need to drink some hot water to warm myself.
Text 4
M: Hey, Chloe! We need some new blood. Could you please draft a job advertisement
W: Sure, Greg. What details should it include
M: Just cover the position, qualifications and the application process. And the deadline for hiring is next Friday. Thanks a bunch!
Text 5
W: Have you heard about the soup kitchen in our community
M: Yeah, I heard they`re providing meals for those in need. Are you planning to volunteer
W: Sure. It`s a great way to give back to the community. Do you want to join me
M: You bet!
Text 6
W: Good morning, Nick. This is Lily from the International Student Office. I`m calling to tell you that Mrs. Collins won`t be able to see you until next week.
M: Oh. Is there someone else I can talk to
W: Mr. Hunter is available at 2:15 p. m. Will that work for you
M: Hmm…I`d prefer to speak with Miss Brown.
W: But she`s only free from 11:00 to 11:30 this morning.
M: No problem. See you at 11:00 a. m.
W: Okay, bye.
Text 7
M: Hey, Nina. It has been a few months since the last time we met. How are you and your family
W: Never better. Thank you for asking.
M: Nina, I really admire you and Alex. You`re such a perfect couple. How long have you been married
W: Well. It will be our ten-year anniversary next month.
M: Wow. That`s quite a long time. What is the key to a happy marriage in your opinion
W: I think it`s giving each other some space.
M: What do you mean exactly
W: I see a lot of people who move in together, and they give up all the things which make them individuals. My husband and I spend a lot of time together, but we have our own friends, our own hobbies, and so on.
M: You mean, you don`t want to be too dependent on each other
W: Absolutely!
M: But you know, sometimes conflict happens the most when you raise kids.
W: That`s right. So I think sharing, respect and understanding are three important rules when we become parents.
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W: Hi, Mike. Will you go back to Germany this Christmas holiday
M: Hi, Bella. I`ve decided to stay in New York.
W: My parents said if you stay in New York this year, you can come and enjoy the holiday with us.
M: Oh, please send my special thanks to them. But my Spanish roommate Billy will stay here, too. I can`t let him stay alone.
W: It`s okay, Mike. How about Christmas dinner Would you like to come over and have dinner with us Ask your roommate to come with you, too.
M: I will, Bella. I`ll ask Billy, too. What should I bring you
W: You don`t need to bring anything, actually. But if it makes you more comfortable, just bring a small gift for my little sister.
M: Good idea. What time can I come over
W: You can come in the early afternoon. We can prepare dinner together.
M: Okay, Bella. Thanks again for inviting me. I`ll call Billy right away.
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W: Aaron, do you know anything about Chinese martial arts
M: Absolutely! There`s so much diversity in Chinese martial arts.
W: Yeah. I love tai chi best for its graceful movements and health benefits. How about you
M: It`s hard to pick just one. I love Shaolin kung fu. And I`m into Wing Chun. The focus on close range combat and efficiency is impressive. Besides, drunken boxing is also attractive. The appeal lies in its uniquely entertaining combination of smooth, unpredictable movements and comedic elements.
W: I see you really like Chinese martial arts. So how do you view the importance of Chinese martial arts
M: Well, apart from self-defense, they are deeply rooted in Chinese culture, promoting discipline and respect.
W: Yeah, and they also reflect Chinese philosophy. The yin-yang concept is evident in the balance between offense and defense.
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M: A guide named Persephone welcomes travelers to Greece and takes them through a famous cave. The guide moves smoothly around the underground area and can talk about it in 33 languages. Persephone is very intelligent. It`s a human-sized robot. It can give its part of the tour in 33 languages. It can also answer 33 questions, but only in the Greek language. Persephone guides visitors to the first three of eight stops along the walkway. It can do two more stops, but it is too slow for the tour. Kartalis is considering ways to increase its speed.
Evdokia Karafera is a human guide who partners with Persephone. “It’s helpful, because it speaks many languages,” she said. “There’s just a little delay in the touring.” She added, “Most find it fascinating, especially the children, and find it interesting that it speaks many languages.” Karafera noted, however, that human tour guides must remain part of the operation. “Robots, at some point in the future, will take over many jobs,” she said. “But I believe they cannot replace humans everywhere.”

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