1. | tend to |
… の傾向にある、しがちである
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2. | distinguish |
見分ける、識別する
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3. | optimistic |
楽観的な
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4. | disadvantageous |
不利(益)な
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5. | overtake |
(…に)追いつく、追い越す
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“Artificial intelligence” (AI) stands for “intelligence developed artificially with powerful computers and software”. We tend to think that AI works only in large computer systems, but it is also used in smartphones and car navigation systems to work out the quickest route to the next location. The science of “Deep Learning,” which was developed by referring to the complex network of the human brain, is what has evolved AI forward so quickly. This technique is similar to how human children naturally learn what a “cat” is; but, once AI has begun learning, it can learn much more quickly than human children. It may soon be able to distinguish the sounds and feel of a cat thanks to sensors.
In the future, AI robots may replace humans in hard, uninteresting, and dangerous tasks. Mobile translation machines may be able to assist us in communicating with people all around the world. “AI doctors” using large volumes of data could rapidly discover diseases.
Should we be so optimistic? Maybe not. 18% of AI professionals believe artificial intelligence could endanger human existence. 13% believe AI could be disadvantageous to humanity. “AI can potentially become even more lethal than nuclear weapons,” Dr. Stephen Hawking said. We can no longer stop AI’s advancement and may overtake humans with AI at some point, but we can avoid the possible dangers and make them helpful to humans.
1. | How does AI help car navigation systems? |
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2. | According to the article, to what is AI similar? |
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3. | What is believed to replace humans in the future? |
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4. | What are your thoughts on mobile translation machines? Is there no need to learn another language if it has evolved dramatically? |
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5. | Are you optimistic or critical of the progress of AI? Why or why not? |
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“Do you agree with the idea that we should develop AI as fast as possible?”
Give two reasons to support the answer.
I will give you 3 minutes to write and prepare your essay. Then, you will read your essay aloud.
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK
Grammar
文法
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Pronunciation
発音
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Vocabulary
単語
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Comprehension
理解
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GOOD | Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる |
Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる |
Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
習った表現を適切に使うことができる |
Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる |
FAIR |
Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる |
Mispronounced a few words.
発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある
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Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる |
Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある |
POOR |
Was able to speak using words only.
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる |
Mispronounced most of the words.
発音の練習が必要である |
Used only a few words and expressions.
習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる |
Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.
文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい |
1. | What are some of the jobs that AI will take away from humans? Why is that? |
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2. | On the other hand, what are the things that AI will never be able to replace humans? It could be art, surgery, research and development, child/psychological care, sports, etc. What are your opinions, and why? |
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3. | In addition to AI, everything is becoming more automated. Imagine the future 30 years from now. Will humans still be driving cars? Will there still be shopclerks at cashiers? Try to describe a possible future life. |
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