remarkable state of affairs.
One consequence of speculation(推测) about the possibility of computer thought was that we were forced to examine with new care the idea of thought in general. It soon became clear that we were not sure what we meant by such terms as thought and thinking. We tend to assume that human beings think, some more than others, though we often call people thoughtless or unthinking. Dreams cause a problem, partly because they usually happen outside our control. They are obviously some type of mental experience, but are they a type of thinking? And the question of nonhuman life forms adds further problems. Many of us would maintain that some of the higher animals-dogs, cats, apes, and so on - are capable of at least basic thought, but what about fish and insects? If thinking is demonstrated by evident electrical activity in the brain, then many species are capable of thought. Once we have formulated clear ideas on what thought is in biological creatures, it will be easier to discuss the question of thought in artifacts(人工制品). And what is true of thought is also true of the many other mental processes. One of the immense benefits of a research is that we are being forced to scrutinize(仔细研究), with new rigor, the working of the human mind.
It is already clear that machines have superior mental abilities to many life forms. No fern(蕨类) or oak tree can play chess as well as even the simplest digital computer, nor can frogs weld(焊) car bodies as well as robots. It seems that, viewed in terms of intellect, the computer should be set well above plants and most animals. Only the higher animals can compete with computers with regard to intellect and even then with diminishing success. 31. Why was “Electronic brains” changed to “high speed idiots”? A. People felt threatened.
B. People wanted to show their superiority in a superficial way.
C. People thought that even human idiots are cleverer than computers. D. People didn’t realize the implications of the high-speed idiot tag. 32. What was one result of speculating whether computers could think? A. We had to figure out how human brain works.
B. We had to reconsider what thought mean in general. C. We had to get mental processes under control.
D. We had to determine if thinking can be demonstrated.
33. What does the author want to illustrate by mentioning the fern and the oak tree? A. Digital computers are the most intelligent in the world. B. Human beings are the most intelligent in the world. C. Lower animals are unable to think like human beings.
D. Some creatures are inferior to computers in mental abilities.
B
For several days I saw little of Mr. Rochester. In the morning he seemed much occupied with business, and in the afternoon gentlemen from the neighborhood called and sometimes stayed to dine with him. When his foot was well enough, he rode out a great deal.
During this time, all my knowledge of him was limited to occasional meetings about the house, when he would sometimes pass me coldly, and sometimes bow and smile. His changes of manner did not offend me, because I saw that I had nothing to do with the cause of them.
One evening, several days later, I was invited to talk to Mr. Rochester after dinner. As I was
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looking at him, he suddenly turned, and asked me, “Do you think I’m handsome, Miss Eyre?”
The answer somehow slipped from my tongue before I realized it: “No, sir.”
“Ah, you really are unusual! You are a quiet, serious little person, but you can be almost rude.”
“Sir, I’m sorry. I should have said that beauty doesn’t matter, or something like that.”
“No, you shouldn’t! I see, you criticize my appearance, and then you stab me in the back! You have honesty and feeling. There are not many girls like you. But perhaps I go too fast. Perhaps you have awful faults to counterbalance your few good points.”
I thought to myself that he might have too. He seemed to read my mind, and said quickly, “Yes, you’re right. I have plenty of faults. I went the wrong way when I was twenty-one, and have never found the right path again. I might have been very different. I might have been as good as you, and perhaps wiser. I am not a bad man, take my word for it, but I have done wrong. It wasn’t my character, but circumstances that were at fault. Why do I tell you all this? Because you’re the sort of person people tell their problems and secrets to, because you’re sympathetic and give them hope.”
“Don’t be afraid of me, Miss Eyre.” He continued. “You don’t relax or laugh very much, perhaps because of the effect Lowood school has had on you. But in time you will be more natural with me, and laugh, and speak freely. You’re like a bird in cage. When you get out of the cage, you’ll fly very high. Good night.”
34. At the beginning Miss Eyre’s impressions about Mr. Rochester were all EXCEPT ________. A. moody B. busy C. accessible D. sociable
35. By saying “you stab me in the back”, Mr. Rochester meant ________ A. Jane was not being honest. B. Jane had an evil intention.
C. Jane’s criticism about his appearance hurt him deeply. D. Jane added something that hurt him deeper.
36. In Mr. Rochester’s eyes, Miss Eyre was ________. A. irritable and indifferent B. sympathetic and special C. hopeful but rude D. direct and optimistic
37. From what Mr. Rochester told Miss Eyre, we can conclude that he wanted to ________. A. share his troubles with her
B. prove that appearance doesn’t matter C. leave a deep impression on her
D. warn her not to choose the wrong path
38. At the end of the passage, Mr. Rochester sounded ________.
A. pessimistic B. encouraging C. patient D. enthusiastic 39. According to the passage, which is NOT true? A. Lowood school had an impact on Jane.
B. It’s a long time since Jane arrived at Mr. Rochester’s house. C. Mr. Rochester is a man who has experienced a lot.
D. Mr. Rochester is confident he will get along well with Jane.
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四．任务型阅读
Albert Einstein’s was estimated at 160, Madonna’s is 140, and John F. Kennedy’s was only 119, but as it turns out, your IQ score pales in comparison with your EQ (Emotional Intelligence), MQ (Moral Intelligence), and BQ (Body Intelligence) scores when it comes to predicting your success and professional achievement.
A high IQ is necessary, but it is not adequate to predict executive competence and corporate success. Nobel Prize winning Israeli-American psychologist, Daniel Kahneman, found that people would rather do business with a person they like and trust rather than someone they don’t, even if the likeable person is offering a lower quality product or service at a higher price.
With this in mind, instead of exclusively focusing on your conventional intelligence quotient, you should make an investment in strengthening your EQ, MQ, and BQ. These concepts may be difficult to measure, but their significance is far greater than IQ. Emotional Intelligence
EQ in brief is about: being aware of your own feelings and those of others, regulating these feelings in yourself and others, using emotions that are appropriate to the situation, and building relationships.
Top Tip for Improvement: First, become aware of your inner dialogue. It helps to keep a journal of what thoughts fill your mind during the day. Stress can be a huge killer of emotional intelligence, so you also need to develop healthy coping techniques that can effectively and quickly reduce stress. Moral Intelligence
MQ directly follows EQ as it deals with your integrity, responsibility, sympathy, and forgiveness. Keeping commitments, maintaining your integrity, and being honest are crucial to moral intelligence.
Top Tip for Improvement: Make fewer excuses and take responsibility for your actions. Show sympathy and communicate respect to others. Show tolerance of other people’s shortcomings. Forgiveness is not just about how we relate to others; it’s also how you relate to and feel about yourself.
Body Intelligence
Lastly, there is your BQ, or body intelligence, which reflects what you know about your body, how you feel about it, and take care of it. Your body is constantly telling you things; are you listening to the signals or ignoring them? Are you eating energy-giving or energy-draining foods on a daily basis? Are you getting enough rest? Do you exercise and take care of your body? It may seem like these matters are unrelated to professional performance, but your body intelligence absolutely affects your work because it largely determines your feelings, state of mind, and energy level.
Top Tip for Improvement: At least once a day, listen to the messages your body is sending you about your health. Live a healthy lifestyle from the aspects mentioned above. Monitoring your weight, and making sure you have down time can dramatically benefit the way you perform at work.
It doesn’t matter if you did not receive the best academic training from a top university. A person with less education who has fully developed their EQ, MQ, and BQ can be far more successful than a person with an impressive education who falls short in these other categories.
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Your IQ will help you personally, but EQ, MQ, and BQ will benefit everyone around you as well. If you can master the complexities of these unique, you will achieve greater success and be regarded as more professionally competent and capable.
Intelligence Is Overrated: What You Really Need To Succeed Key points ? Some truths about IQ ? ? Details IQ scores (1) ▲ greatly among successful people. By itself, a high IQ doesn’t (2) ▲ mean that you will stand out and rise above others. People show (3) ▲ for more trustworthy business partners rather than those with only higher IQ. Emotional Intelligence Some more significant (4)▲ of one’s future success Body Intelligence far Moral Intelligence ? ? ? ? ? ? ? EQ is the ability to (5) ▲ one’s own feelings to suit a particular situation, and get on well with others. (6) ▲ stress is the top priority in this category. MQ is the capacity to tell right from wrong and (7) ▲ based on the value believed to be right. Make an effort to develop some essential virtues. BQ is the awareness and use of bodily feelings in order to support your overall health and well-being. BQ will affect how you perform (8) ▲ . A balanced (9) ▲ , regular exercise, and adequate rest are all key aspects of having a high BQ. ? Conclusion ? EQ, MQ, and BQ matter more in one’s professional development when compared with IQ. EQ, MQ, and BQ are more (10) ▲ to the people around you than IQ.
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