Smart cities are powered by a convergence of key technologies that drive innovation and efficiency in urban living. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) forms the backbone, encompassing data-related technologies for capturing, storing, processing, and transferring information seamlessly (流畅地). The Internet of Things (IoT) establishes a network of physical devices embedded with sensors and connectivity, fostering the collection and sharing of valuable data. Automation plays a crucial role in minimizing human input, enabling cities to respond dynamically to real-time data transmitted by IoT-connected devices. Moreover, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning enhances predictive analytics and optimizes resource allocation.What is the role of smart energy management?A To forecast energy consumption.B To reduce productive efficiency.C To raise residents' salaries.
请在填空中填写该句使用了哪种修辞手法，dassimile，metaphor，etc.1. The kettle boils. (填空1)2. Lend me your ears, please. (填空2)3. He is the Newton of this century. (填空3)4. The captain had fallen in possession of a complete Shakespeare. (填空4)5. She said coldly, "I asked how much."The piggy eyes blinked, "Ten thousand dollars." (填空5)
Fortunately,there is a more ___ attitude towards other religions in most parts of the world today.A. impatientB. crudeC. tolerantD. inevitable
According to ISPS Code, Security Level 1 means the level for which ________ appropriate protective security measures shall be maintained ________.A. minimum; at all timesB. maximum; at no timeC. further specific protective; for a limited period of timeD. additional;or a period of time
I. 语音知识,从A,B,C,D四个选项中选出划线部分发音不同的选项:( )——[单选题]A. truthB. trustC. drugD. lung
Have you seen Henry lately? My boss wants to know __________.（ ）A. how he is getting alongB. how is he getting alongC. what he is getting alongD. what is he getting along
How many ways are there to say “No” without offending anyone’s feeling? Well, there are “No, I can’t”, “No, I don’t have time” and “No, I don’t want to”. But the problem is that many of us try to avoid situations that require us to say “No” to people. In almost every culture this little word is associated with rejection, failure, egoism and a lack of tact and empathy (感同身受) towards others.I cannot recall how many times I have eaten burnt, undercooked, bland (淡而无味的) and poorly tasting dishes simply because I did not want to hurt the feelings of the person who had cooked them. Or the times when I bought something I did not need, because I felt guilty leaving a shop empty-handed after spending 20 minutes of the shop assistant’s time.Whether it is our manager, a customer service representative or an acquaintance asking for a favor, for some unexplainable reason many of us feel mental resistance when we have to voice a straight-forward “No”.If you are a rare exception, who has no problem saying “I wish I could, but I do not want to” please share your secret! What is running through your head when an 8-year old with huge blue eyes offers you to buy a box of Girl Scouts cookies? Or when your boss asks you in a matter-of-fact voice if you can stay after hours to finish a project?How do you say “No” without offending anyone or feeling guilty afterwards?On the other hand, how do you NOT say “No” when you know that if you go along with everything other people want from you, you would be physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted?I believe the answer to this question lies in the wisdom of the Eastern world. You see, many oriental cultures, Chinese being one of them, do not even have a “N”- word. Instead, they use thousands of ways to express their disagreement and none of them involves saying a straight-forward “No”.There is a great lesson to be learned from such approach to communication.If just like me, you sometimes find it difficult to be direct about saying “No”, you can still be assertive and express your disagreement in a more subtle, yet equally powerful way. The great thing about this method is that it gets your point across without making you look bad, unprofessional, insensitive or uncaring.1. What does saying “No” mean in most cultures according to the passage?A) It is a mild word without offending anyone’s feeling.B) It helps us avoid situations that we may get hurt.C) It suggests refusal and self-centeredness towards others. D) It is associated with the sense of failure and getting hurt.2. Which of the following statement is true about the author according to the passage?A) The author has eaten many poorly cooked dishes. B) The author has refused the boss’ suggestion to overwork many times.C) The author bought a box of cookies from an 8-year old child.D) The author felt guilty because he/she bought nothing when leaving a shop.3. Why should we learn from the wisdom of communication approach in the Eastern world?A) Because there is no word meaning “no” in many oriental cultures.B) Because there are many ways to express their disagreement more powerfully.C) Because people there usually express their disagreement in a subtle way. D) Because people there seldom offend others’ feelings.4. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the phrase “get your point across” (Para.9)?A) Accept your view.B) Make yourself understood. C) Put forward your point.D) Explain your point carefully.5. Which of the following cannot be inferred from the passage?A) People often feel mental resistance when they have to say “No”.B) People are reluctant to say “No” because they don’t want to offend others.C) People often feel guilty after they have said “No” directly.D) Avoiding expressing disagreement is a good strategy.
10. 【英文翻译】Oil should be added not less than 5 minutes and not more than 60 minutes after engine shutdown while the oil in the tank is still warm.- 在发动机停车后的5-60分钟内，滑油仍然是温热时添加滑油。- 在发动机停车后的5分钟内添加滑油，超过60分钟时滑油仍然是温热的。- 滑油要在发动机停车60分钟后添加，5分钟内滑油仍然是温热的。
While we race into a future where we outsource （外包） most of our problem-solving to artificial intelligence，the greatest threat is not super intelligent machinery.It's mindlessly putting too much trust in Big Tech and not enough trust in the power of our own minds. A philosophy of artful thinking is a good way to avoid this.To think artfully means to solve problems using not just our brains，but also our hands，eyes，and ears，along with our emotions.This approach taps into the cognitive （认知的） resources that a re spread throughout our bodies but often go unused. Changing how we think is hard work.And it starts with a mindfulness practice.Accessing artful intelligence requires being mindful of how we think with our body ，how we use our limbs （四肢），organs，and emotions to make sense of the world.Be mindful of all the different messages your body is sending you as well as the different roles and functions your bodily actions can play.F or example ，gesturing （做手势） in conversations is not just communicative .These movements often help the speaker to smooth out their thought process and assist in getting the words out. Today，Big Tech is pushing a message of artificial-intelligence craziness and fear.What makes you stuck in it？It's seeing the same things wherever you look.Big Tech gives you screens，hoping that your attention will always be attracted by their devices.If you want to find more freedom in this AI-filled world，improve your ability to mindfully shift your attention between different objects or levels of focus.Remember everything is born of a choice. Artful thinking demands effortful mindfulness to ensure that what we do，what we hope to achieve by using these technological tools，will not weaken our humanity.As Thich Nhat Hanh said， " Mindful living is an art ，and each of us has to train to be an artist ." （1）According to the author，what is the primary threat posed by over-trusting Big Tech？ ____ A.It will cause people to rely entirely on screens for communication.B.It may lead to the rapid development of super intelligent machinery .C.It could weaken our ability to think and to use our minds independently.D.It prevents artificial intelligence from solving complex problems effectively.（2）What is supposed to be included in a mindfulness practice？ ____ A.Concentrating on making proper gestures.B.eing aware of our body's role in thinking.C.Attaching importance to different body parts.D.Laying emphasis on nonverbal communication.（3）Why does the author mention gesturing du ring conversations？ ____ A.To argue that people should speak less and gesture more.B.To show that body language is more effective than speech.C.To illustrate how physical actions can support and clarify thinking.D.To emphasize the importance of nonverbal communication in AI development.（4）Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text？ ____ A.The Dangers of Artificial Intelligence.B.The Art of Mindful Thinking in the AI Age.C.How to Improve Communication Through Gestures.D.The Greatest Threat of Super Intelligent AI Machinery.
(问答题) 翻译下面句子 The atmosphere in the meeting room was rather friendly.(本题20.0分)
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The increase in international business and in foreign investment has created a need for executives with knowledge of foreign languages and skills in cross-cultural communication. Americans, however, have not been well trained in either area and, consequently, have not enjoyed the same level of success in negotiation in an international arena as have their foreign counterparts. Negotiating is the process of communicating back and forth for the purpose of reaching an agreement. It involves persuasion and compromise, but in order to participate in either one, the negotiators must understand the ways in which people are persuaded and how compromise is reached within the culture of the negotiation. In many international business negotiations abroad, Americans are perceived as wealthy and impersonal. It often appears to the foreign negotiator that the American represents a large multi-million-dollar corporation that can afford to pay the price without bargaining further. The American negotiator’s role becomes that of an impersonal supplier of information and cash. In studies of American negotiators abroad, several traits have been identified that may serve to confirm this stereotypical perception, while undermining the negotiator’s position. Two traits in particular that cause cross-cultural misunderstanding are directness and impatience on the part of the American negotiator. Furthermore, American negotiators often insist on realizing short-term goals. Foreign negotiators, on the other hand, may value the relationship established between negotiators and may be willing to invest time in it for long-term benefits. In order to solidify the relationship, they may opt for indirect interactions without regard for the time involved in getting to know the other negotiator. Clearly, perceptions and differences in values affect the outcomes of negotiations and the success of negotiators. For Americans to play a more effective role in international business negotiations, they must put forth more effort to improve cross-cultural understanding. [共5题](1)What kind of manager is needed in present international business and foreign investment? [本题2分]A. The man who represents a large multi-million-dollar corporation. B. The man with knowledge of foreign languages and skills in cross-cultural communication. C. The man who is wealthy and impersonal. D. The man who can negotiate with his foreign counterparts.
拼写合适的单词补全句子 ( 答案不区分大小写 ; 单词提示中一根小短线代表一个 字母 ) To aut _ _ _ _ _ a factory , office , or industrial process means to put in machines which can do the work instead of people.
ⅢComplete the following sentences with the given sentence structures-|||-get ready for.sa为························备-|||-e.g.Susan has to buy a lot of things to get ready for her trip.(苏珊不得不买很多东西为旅行做准备。)-|||-1 The boy got up early to __ (为上学做准备).-|||-2 I have a lot of work to do to __ (为明天做准备).
拼写合适的单词补全句子（答案不区分大小写；单词提示中一根小短线代表一个字母） Someone or something that is so---- is very serious rather than cheerful or humorous.
一、拼写合适的单词补全句子（答案不区分大小写；单词提示中一根小短线代表一个字母） If someone is __ob---__ , they are extremely fat.
Elder and weaker Mr. Mag paid_visits to his old friends.A. scarceB. rare()C. insufficientD. inadequate
拼写合适的单词补全句子 ( 答案不区分大小写 ; 单词提示中一根小短线代表一个字母 ) A seq----- of events or things is a number of events or things that come one after another in a particular order.
选择合适的单词补全句子。-|||-I __ in the city.-|||-live lives
拼写合适的单词补全句子(答案不区分大小写;单词提提示中一根小短线代表一个字母)Something that is inf- - - - - has no limit,end,or edge.
question or statement.Hot pot is a traditional dish in China. It is believed to date back more than 1,000 years to the time of the Jin Dynasty. Hot pot's origins can be found in the dining practices of Mongolian horsemen who rode across the steppe and into northern China. Legend has it that the Mongols used their helmets as pots to simmer (炖) broth (汤底) over open fires, and cooked chunks of meat in the broth.Hot pot cooking seems to have spread to northern China during the Tang Dynasty. In the regional variations developed with different ingredients such as seafood. In the centuries that witnessed the growth of the Song Dynasty, hot pot moved — and changed — further south, with each successive region adapting it to their local ingredients and tastes.The ingredients in a hot pot vary a lot from region to region. Perhaps the most famous hot pot is the Chongqing or Sichuan hot pot. It features a dark red broth chock-full (塞满了的) of spices, chili peppers, and the uniquely mouth-numbing Sichuan peppers. In Beijing and elsewhere in the north, hot pot broth tends to be mild and, compared to its racy southern "cousins", a little light. In the northeast of China, a kind of local sauerkraut (酸菜) is used to add some tang (强烈的味道), making the broth a bit sour. People can choose a version of hot pot according to their taste.1 Hot pot is believed to date back more than 1,000 years to the time of _______.A. the Jin Dynasty B. the Tang DynastyC. the Song Dynasty D. the Yuan Dynasty
拼写合适的单词补全句子 ( 答案不区分大小写 ; 单词提示中根小短线代表一个 字母 ) A va---- is a space that contains no air or other gas.
6. The children will now play some pieces of music that they ______ themselves. A.were taught posed C.accomplished D.worked7. While she waited,she tried to ______ her mind with pleasant thoughts of the vacation. A.occupy pose C.think D.intensify8. In the film,the peaceful life of a monk ______ the violent life of a murderer. A.is compared with B.is compared to C.is contrasted to D.is contrasted with9. ______ to pay for an order is simplicity itself. A.Use plastic B.Using plastics C.Using plastic D.Used plastic10. Additional time is required for cooking or ______ homemade dishes. A.chill B.to chill C.chilled D.chilling
If you_________in a job for several years, you may be able to accumulate a lot of work experience and skills that would be beneficial to your future career development.A. have workedB. had workedC. have been workingD. had been working
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拼写合适的单词补全句子 ( 答案不区分大小写 ; 单词提示中一根小短线代表一个 字母 ) To enh ---- something means to improve its value, quality, or attractiveness.
These drugs are available over-the-counter without a(n)__________. （）A. infectionB. dosageC. prescription
拼写合适的单词补全句子 ( 答案不区分大小写 ; 单词提示中一根小短线代表一个 字母 ) If there is a bo-- in the economy, there is an increase in economic activity.
The Harry Potter series, written by J.K. Rowling, is perhaps the most popular set of novels of the modern era. With seven books and many successful films to its name, the series has gathered about 15 billion dollars in sales. How did the series become so popular? The reason can be broken down into several areas.The first book in the series was rejected 12 times before it was picked up by Bloomsbury—a small publisher in England. So receiving this contract was Rowling's first step to success. However, getting a book contract does not ensure the success of a book. The story was soon loved by children and adults alike. In light of this, Bloomsbury Publishing published a second version of the books with “adult” (less colorful and more boring) book covers. This made it easier for a full range of ages to enjoy the series.Another factor that worked like a charm was that the publisher and Rowling herself, through the books, conducted midnight releases, promotions, and pre-ordering more readers. Customers who feared that their local bookstore would run out of copies responded by pre-ordering over 700,000 copies before the July 8, 2000 release.What does the underlined word “releases” (Para. 3) mean?A. The activity that frees or expresses energy or emotion.B. The announcement about the book’s publishing information.C. The sales of books that is available only at midnight.
The coming of the railways in the 1830s ________ our society and economic life.A. transferredB. transformedC. transportedD. transmitted