"Why do I live? Why do I wish for anything, or do anything? Is there anything in my life that will not be destroyed by my death?" Like Leo Tolstoy, the famous Russian writer, many people ask these difficult questions. Tolstoy spent his whole life trying to answer these difficult questions.

As a young man, he thought people could achieve perfection if they tried hard enough. So he worked very hard to be the best in everything. He thought that he would find meaning and truth in success.

In 1850s. Tolstoy wrote his first stories. He wrote about his life in the army. He also told stories about his childhood. These works were published and Tolstoy became a well-known writer.

He earned the respect he always wanted. Many rich and smart men met and talked with Tolstoy. Some of them were writers like him. They talked a lot about faith ( 信仰) and the meaning of life. But soon Tolstoy recognized that these men were not perfect. Now he knew they could not answer his questions about faith.

So in the 1860s, Tolstoy tried a different way to find the meaning of life. He opened a school for the children of his serfs-the people who worked on his land. These workers were very poor. He wanted to help them because he thought they were more honest than the rich people he knew.

Tolstoy learned a lot from his workers. He understood how they worked hard to support their

families. He began to believe that marriage and family would give his life meaning. So in 1862, Leo Tolstoy married a young woman named Sonya Behrs.

The next 15 years were the best years of Tolstoy's life. It was during this time that he wrote his most famous books-War and Peace and Anna Karenina. Many experts say that War and Peace is one of the greatest books ever written. In these books, Tolstoy believed humans should live a simple life and take care of their families. Tolstoy thought this would satisfy him and bring him happiness.

Leo Tolstoy is still a very respected writer today. His faith and writings have influenced many

people all over the world.

1.Which is the correct order of the following events?

① Tolstoy served in the army.②Tolstoy got married.

③ Tolstoy wrote War and Peace.④Tolstoy opened a school.

⑤ Tolstoy became a well-known writer.

A. ①⑤③②④ B. ⑤①③②④ C. ①⑤④②③ D. ⑤④①③②

2.Why did Tolstoy want to be the best in everything when he was young?

A. To prepare for his books. B. To achieve perfection.

C. To make a lot of money. D. To show his wisdom.

3.Tolstoy thought he would learn a lot from his workers because they were ____________.

A. poor B. honest C. friendly D. patient

4.According to the passage, which of the following is the most important to Tolstoy?

A. Family. B. Success. C. Wealth. D. Fame ( 名声) .

5.What does the passage mainly talk about?

A. Leo Tolstoy: Living for writing.

B. Leo Tolstoy: Influencing the world.

C. Leo Tolstoy: Being the best in everything.

D. Leo Tolstoy: Searching for the meaning of life.

Now, it seems that artificial intelligence(人工智能) is becoming more and more popular in our life, and it has greatly influenced the ways we live, work and play. Can you________that you can play table tennis with a robot one day?

Recently, a scientist has invented a special robot that can be a table tennis _______. That________ people can learn how to play table tennis not only from humans but also from a robot.

Named Forpheus, the smart table tennis robot is quite special. It can study the ________ of human players and the speeds of the ball. In this way, it can ________ judge the players’ skill levels. Then it uses the information to ________ the ways to play. If the players are just beginners, Forpheus will play in a slow and easy way. But if the players are better ones, the robot will play in a ________ and more difficult way. _______, while playing, it encourages players to try their best with words like: “Good job!”, “Come on!” and so on. At the same time, it gives some good________ to improve their skills. So, it is both a good partner and a clever coach.

Science and technology is developing quickly these days and no one knows what will happen in the future. “In the next 20 years, it will be _________ that one robot teaches another to play table tennis or even invents another one!” Takurya, the inventor of the robot, said.

1.A.think B.find C.imagine D.suppose

2.A.player B.star C.student D.coach

3.A.shows B.means C.makes D.proves

4.A.actions B.movements C.gestures D.positions

5.A.generally B.slowly C.exactly D.carefully

6.A.lead B.take C.change D.work

7.A.fast B.faster C.slow D.slower

8.A.What’s more B.However C.After all D.First of all

9.A.abilities B.advantages C.attention D.advice

10.A.possible B.impossible C.sure D.unsure

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