An individual human existence should be like a river—small at first, narrowly contained within its banks, and rushing passionately past rocks and over waterfalls. Gradually the river grows wider, the banks recede, the waters flow more quietly, and in the end, without any visible break, they become merged in the sea, and painlessly lose their individual being. The man, who, in old age, can see his life in this way, will not suffer from the fear of death, since the things he cares for will continue. And if, with the decay of vitality, weariness increases, the thought of rest will not be unwelcome. I should wish to die while still at work, knowing that others will carry on what I can no longer do and content in the thought that what was possible has been done.

Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

A.They work in different fields of AI technology. B.They disagree about the future of AI technology. C.They differ greatly in their knowledge of modern technology. D.They are both worried about the negative impact of technology.
问题2：
A.Simply writing AI software. B.Stimulating and motivating. C.Less time-consuming and focusing on creation. D.More demanding and requiring special training.
问题3：
A.There could be jobs nobody wants to do. B.Digital life could replace human civilization. C.Humans would be tired of communicating with one another. D.Old people would be taken care of solely by unfeeling robots.
问题4：
A.Life will become like a science fiction film. B.It will take away humans’ jobs altogether. C.Chips will be inserted in human brains. D.It will be smarter than human beings.

As political fanatic, he has fought with revolutionaries all over the world.

A.incumbent B.candidate C.zealot D.jealousy

He is an honest person. He is ______ to do such a dishonest thing.

A.the least man B.not likely C.the last man D.the latest man

Many Canadians enjoy the luxury of a large amount of living space. Canada is vast, and the homes are large according to the standards of many counties. Even （1） inner cities do not reach the extremes found in other parts of world.Canadians appreciate the space and value their privacy. Since families are generally small, many Canadian children enjoy the luxury of their own bedroom. Having more than one bathroom in a house is also considered a modern （2） .Many rooms in Canadian homes have specialized functions. “Family rooms” are popular features in modern houses: these are （3） “living rooms” since many living rooms have become reserved for entertaining. Some homes have formal and informal dining areas （4） .Recreational homes are also popular （5） Canadians. Some Canadians own summer homes, cottages, or camps. These may （6） from a small one-room cabin to a luxurious building that rivals the comforts of the regular residence. Some cottages are winterized for year-round use. Cottages offer people the chance to “get away from it all.” They are so popular that summer weekend traffic jams are common, especially in large cities such as Toronto, where the number of people leaving town on Friday night and returning Sunday might （7） the highways for hours.Sometimes, living in Canada means not only having privacy, but also being isolated. Mobility has become a part of modern life: people often do not live in one place long enough to （8） to know their neighbors. Tenants live their own lives in their apartments or townhouses. Even in private residential areas where there is some （9） neighborhood life is not as close-knit as it once was. There seems to be （10） of a communal spirit. Life today is so hectic that there is often little time.

A.spacious B.crowded C.remote D.deserted
问题2：
A.convenience B.comfort C.architecture D.taste
问题3：
A.in common B.in particular C.in chief D.in fact
问题4：
A.either B.as well C.in turn D.instead
问题5：
A.to B.in C.with D.for
问题6：
A.transform B.convert C.range D.shift
问题7：
A.blocks B.halts C.cuts off D.keeps off
问题8：
A.become B.come C.get D.grow
问题9：
A.stability B.mobility C.reality D.tranquility
问题10：
A.bit B.much C.more D.less

Fitness helps ______ signs of depression, such as indecision and lack of zest for daily activities.

A.alleviate B.diagnose C.assess D.manipulate