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CH 3 Cheaper sensor technology makes the Internet of
Things possible. Sensors that detect temperature,
position, and people’s faces will be able to constantly
Science and technology have made great changes to the way we live.
T 科技极大地改变了我们的生活方式。
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efficient: /
/ a.(esp. of a system or
machine) achieving maximum productivity with
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advanced: /
n
progress 先进的
e.g.
/ a. ahead in development or
China is already a technologically advanced country.
T 中国已经是技术先进的国家了。
This advanced method has been introduced in every factory. T 这种先进方法已经在各厂推行。
accomplish tasks, learn, and communicate with people.
N For example, sensors in a farmer’s field could monitor the
soil and weather, giving an AI system the data it needs to
and even clothing. The automatic thermostat on the wall, for example, automatically adjusts a home’s temperature
after learning when the people in the particular home want
determine the best time to water or fertilize the crops.
Eventually, all devices could learn to know what people
need and want before they even ask.
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e.g. Once he decided to change his job, no one could stop him.
T 他一旦决定跳槽，就谁也挡不住。
Once you come to know what kind of person he is, you will change your mind. T 一旦知道他是什么样的人，你就会改变主意。
minimum wasted effort or expense 效率高的
e.g. an efficient worker
T 效率高的工人
The metro system in our city is efficient and very
clean. T 我们城市的地铁系统效率高，而且非常干净。
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internet: /
/ n. an international computer
network connecting other networks and computers from companies, universities, etc. 互联网 e.g. the Internet technology
要注意将everyday与every day区别开来：everyday 是形容词，常作前置定语，而every day通常作时间状 语，用来修饰动词，如：
I get up early every day. T 我每天起来很早。
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object: / ɒ
,-
/ n. material thing
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include: /
/ vt. contain as part of a
whole 包括，包含
e.g. Does the price include tax?
T 这个价钱是否含税了？
注意：动词include变成including通常作介词使用， 如：He speaks several languages, including French, Italian and German. 他说好几门语言，包括法语、 意大利语和德语。
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The Internet of Things
Kathryn Hulick
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AI: abbr. 人工智能(artificial intelligence) e.g.
How have you used AI in your own work? T 你在工作中是如何利用人工智能的？
He expressed a need for regulating AI development to ensure the safety of humanity. T 他认为必须有系统地管理人工智能的发展以确保人类 的安全。
that can be seen and touched 物体，东西
e.g.
You might as well put the glass objects in a safe place. T 你最好还是把这些玻璃物品放在安全的地方。
It seems that he is studying a small object in his hand. T 他似乎正在研究手里的一个小东西。
T 互联网技术
the Internet of Things: the network of physical devices,
vehicles, home appliances, and other items embedded with
electronics, software, sensors, etc. which enable these things to connect, collect and exchange data 物联网，即物 物相连的互联网 (由各种有形设备、交通工具、家用器具和 其他物品构成的网状系统，它们都内设电子电路、软件、探 测设备等，从而让它们相互连接、收集和交换数据)
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Chinese Version 物联网
凯瑟琳·赫利克
先进的人工智能技术一旦发展速度足够快、效率足够高， 人们就可能开始发现日常物品变得更加智能，包括厨房器具、 汽车，甚至衣服。比如，墙上的自动温度调节器在得知这家人 是希望室内暖和还是凉爽之后就会自动调节室内的气温。
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observe the world.NThis will give people access to much
more data than ever before, in real time. Artificial
intelligence systems will analyze this data and use it to
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technology: /
ɒ
/ n. the application
of scientific knowledge for practical
purposes, esp. in industry 技术 e.g.
computer technology
T 计算机技术
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CH 4 N In the future, children may get ready to leave for school and have a car pull up to their home automatically. The car arrives on its own because it knows the children always leave at that time. Around lunchtime, before the children are even hungry, a device in their eyeglasses may suggest a few meal options and then automatically place an order for them.N Later, a child may start to feel sick to her stomach. Tiny robots in her bloodstream may send information about her internal systems to a medical AI. The AI would then analyze the child’s symptoms and determine an appropriate treatment.
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1) What may people see once advanced AI technology gets fast and efficient enough? People may see our everyday objects get smarter, including kitchen appliances, cars, and even clothing.
it warm or cool.
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2NThe concept of an Internet of Things has been around for years, and it is just starting to become reality. N It is the idea that the objects people own and use every day will gather data and then share that information through connections to the cloud or to other objects.NThe more information gets shared, the more data will be available to AI systems, and the smarter they will get.
2) What can people do if they want their home to get warmer or cooler?
They can ask the automatic thermostat on the wall to adjust their home’s temperature.
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everyday: /
/ a. happening or used
every day; daily 每天的；日常的
e.g.
The Internet has become a part of our everyday life. T 互联网已经成为我们日常生活的一个部分了。
1 N Once advanced AI technology gets fast enough
and efficient enough, people could start to see everyday
objects get smarter, including kitchen appliances, cars,