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Speech and Machine Intelligence Laboratory 3

part1

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Tom once owned a company which manufactured typewriters and calculators. Today, such equipment is no longer in use. However, Tom has a passion for old machines. So in 2007, he created the Business Technology Museum. The 3,000 items on display represent the evolution of business technology through the centuries. Tom collected the pieces over several years, purchasing them with his own money. His unique museum holds great interest for students of social history.

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part1

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Have you ever noticed a group of birds sitting together on an electric wire? No matter how many birds there are, they always line up facing the same direction. This happens for a couple of reasons. For one thing, the birds naturally face into the wind so that their feathers don't get blown out of place. For another, lining up this way helps them stay together. If an eagle suddenly threatens them, all of them can take off as a group.

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part2

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Do you enjoy eating western food such as spaghetti or hamburgers? Why or why not?

Yes, I enjoy eating western food because I think it is delicious. I think western food tastes good, so I love it.

part2

que2

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When was the last time you did some housework? What did you do?

The last time I did housework was yesterday. I cleaned the floor and washed the dishes for my family.

part2

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What clothing do you most often wear at home? Please give some details.

I often wear some old T-shirts and shorts because they make me comfortable and it's easy to move in them.

part2

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Your classmate Roy just took a driving test. Ask him some questions about that.

Hey Roy, how was the test? Was it difficult? Did you pass? Did you feel nervous when taking it?

part2

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While shopping in a supermarket, your sister Emma took a bottle of juice and started drinking it even though she hadn't paid for it yet. Persuade her not to do that again.

Emma, you should pay for things before you start using them. Don't do that again.

part2

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Have you ever gone to a movie by yourself? Tell me about your experience. If you haven't, tell me about a movie you saw recently.

No, I haven't gone to a movie by myself. I always watch movies with my family or friends. A movie I watched recently is Assassination Classroom. It's an animated science fiction film. The movie is really cool. It’s about an octopus-like creature who is a junior high school teacher.

part2

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Your colleague Amy is wondering how she could get some exercise every day. Give her some advice.

You should go jogging every morning or ride a U-bike every evening. You can also play basketball with me on the weekends. Regular exercise can keep you in good shape.

part2

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If you were a doctor, would you like to work at a hospital far away from the city? Please explain.

Yes, if I were a doctor, I'd like to work at a hospital far away from the city because children or old people living in rural areas are especially in need of medical treatments. If every doctor chooses to work in the city, there will be no one helping these people out. So I think I'd choose to work at a rural hospital instead.

part2

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What are some advantages or disadvantages of communicating with people through email instead of handwritten letters?

The advantage is that you can save time. There'll be no need to use a pen and paper to physically write a letter; typing is a lot faster. Also, there's no need to go to the post office to send it. As for the disadvantages, handwritten letters tell people how you feel, but it's harder to express affection or love via a typed email text.

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Is speaking a foreign language an important skill for someone who often travels abroad? Please explain.

Of course! When you're traveling, you'll need to talk to people around you from time to time, for example, when asking about specific information on a map or details of a menu. If you can speak the local language, it enhances the efficiency of communication. Moreover, people will be friendly and more willing to help when they find you speaking their language.

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這可能是什麼地方？你怎麼知道？

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在這樣的地方活動有什麼需要注意的地方？

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你認為這個地方適合什麼季節來？為什麼？

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part3

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如果還有時間，請描述圖片中人物的穿著和細節。

I think this picture was taken in the countryside because it doesn't look like a river in a city. There are rocks and the water looks clean. The people in this picture are from the same family. They might feel a bit tired, so they're taking a rest now. I think they need to be careful. There's a risk of falling into the water. It's probably summer because most of them are wearing short sleeves. Summer is the best time to go to a place like this because if they go in winter, it'll be too cold. I see six adults and three children here. They are all dressed very casually: The man standing on the upper left is wearing a white T-shirt and a pair of grey shorts. He also carries a black backpack. The woman wearing a pink T-shirt and black shorts is talking to him. The children have their feet in the water so they can cool down for a while.