It is relatively easy for computers to speak. A computer that says 'please' and 'thank you' in the right places is (1) ______ miracle of science , but recognizing the words that make up norm al, continuous human speech is another (2)________
Not until now have computer been programmed to (3) _____to a range of spoken commands. Until recently it was thought that computers would have tobe programmed to the accent and speech hahits of each user, and only then would be able to respond (4) _____to their master's or mistress's voice. Now rapid progress is being made (5) ______ systems programmed to adapt easily to each new speaker.
The IBM Tangora system, under development at the end of 1980s was claimed to (6) ______ a spoken vocabulary of 20,000 words with 95 percent accuracy. The system includes a processor that can make informed guesses as to (7) ______ is a likely sentence. That system has been programmed not only with grammatical rules, but also with an analysis of a vast quantity of office correspondence.
On the (8) _______of this information, the machine can calculate the probability of one particular word following another. Statistical probability is necessary for computers to interpret not only speech but also (9) ______ data.
Security systems can distinguish between faces they have been taught to recognize, but never has a computer been able to match a human's ability to make sense of a three-dimensional scene (10) ______ identifying all objects in it.
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Several brands have replied and questioned the methods used in the study and they said that the number of plastics evaluated was exaggerated.

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She was a devoted teacher. She spent most of her time teaching and taking care of her students.

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Would you please ........... him speak about the new plan?

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Visitors should reserve opera tickets well in advance ----- they hope to see a performance while in Westgard City. 

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The financial challenges facing the town council must be addressed_________by its elected leaders.

Lan is really__________ about going to Singapore. 

Freya Stark (1893- 1993) was an extraordinary woman who ventured into (1) ____ areas where few Europeans had ever (2) ____ foot. Born in Paris, brought up in Italy, and educated in London, she was already multilingual before deciding to learn Arabic (3) ____ the end of 30. She traveled (4)____ through Greece, Italy and Cyprus. However, her passion was for exploring ancient lands of the Middle East. She was determined to make contact with the tribes that populated the area before their traditional (5) ____ of life vanished forever. She led expeditions into the most dangerous areas and despite the risks (she was even thrown into a military prison on one occasion), she always returned safe and (6) ____. During her travels, she completed a (7) ______ across the Valley of the Assassins, famous not only for its rough terrain but (8) ____ for its murderous inhabitants, and followed in the (9)___ of Alexander, the Great. In her long career she produced maps, discovered lost cities, and worked as a spy and propagandist, although it is as a travel writer that she is best remembered. She died at the age of 100, (10) ________most women of her generation in more ways than one.
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___________willingness to create customdesigned fabric has made local textile producer Desmond Finn very popular with movie-set designers.

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When my father was young, he _________ get up early to do the gardening.

If someone says you’re totally in the _______ of talent, ignore them.

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This year's Weston Book Fair was not widely  publicized, but it was…...... very well attended.

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Which of the following adjectives can be used with “absolutely”? “Have you seen Marie’s new boyfriend - he’s absolutely___________!"

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There is the very real possibility that these animals could panic, frighten and would break away, should there be a sudden loud noise.

Stress is important. We all need a certain amount of it in order to (1)____fulfilling lives. However, if we have too much of it, it can have the opposite effect. Some people can tolerate greater (2) _____of stress than others, but most of us will (3)____at some time in our lives. It is, (4)____, a good idea to learn a few stress management techniques. Identifying the cause of the problem we have, so that we can (5)_____it more effectively, is one of the first steps towards reducing stress. The second thing is talking to a person you can trust, who will listen and, if necessary, give you some positive advice. Not only are smoking and drinking (6)____ to our health, they actually increase stress (7)____ than reduce it. So, next time you want to relax, instead of reaching for that glass of wine or a cigarette, have a warm bath or go for a walk. Walking has more than health (8)______. It helps you think more clearly, (9)______. Pets have calming influences on us, unless they make noise which irritates us. In fact, unwanted noises should be avoided as far as possible. On the other hand, laughter is one of the best ways to make yourself feel (10) _______better.
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If you are going to give a talk, it is important when you can get to the end to have a strong_____________.

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The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer

Meanwhile, to ______ respect for their customs, it would flatter them to offer a slight bow when being introduced.

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_______ for my train the morning, I met an old school friend.

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Your room is mess! ..................... it up at once.

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In this province, student drivers may not apply for a driver's license until they are__________17 years old.