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We often praise the world of science. It explains the world and makes our lives easier with technology. One of the most exciting fields in science is artificial intelligence(AI). AI consists of programs that help solve problems by using human knowledge and experience. Designed to create machines that think like humans, AI is an area where scientists are working on. However, Professor Stephen Hawking, a well- known scientist, is not for this kind of technology. “The development of artificial intelligence could spell(预言) the end of human.” he said so just after having access to the machine made for him. As Hawking thinks and suggests the words he may want t use next. This is a basic type of AI, which contains massive amounts of information and is very useful, yet Hawking fears the possibility of creating technology that can match or go beyond human intelligence. And it’s easy to imagine how terrible things may be. Many TV shows and films display big, killer machines that are far cleverer than us. “Human can’t compete because of their slow biological evolution(生物进化).”

said Hawking. But not every scientist is pessimistic about AI technology. “It’s important to remember this is not about the technology; it’s about how it is used.”

said Rollo Carpenter, CEO of Cleverbot in the UK, “The potential of AI to solve many of the world problems will be realized.” In what direction do you think AI is going? Should we be hopeful or fearful? 1.Which of the following is TRUE about AI? A. It makes our lives easier. B. The technology is not very popular now. C. Scientists haven’t controlled the technology. D. It is now much smarter than humans. 2.The writer took Hawking as an example to ______. A. explain how AI has helped us B. show AI has already become part of our life C. suggest that AI might become dangerous for humans D. show the great hidden use of AI 3.

What does the underlined part in the last paragraph mean? A.What matters is not the technology but how it is used. B.This passage is not about the technology but about how it is used. C.We should remember to learn about the technology. D.We should remember to learn how to use computers. 4.Which of the following can be a suitable title for this article? A. AI: a friend or an enemy B. The future of human beings C. The fight between humans and AI D. The development of AI