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Guo-Jun Qi, a leading Chinese scientist in artificial intelligence (AI), recently made his way back to China after ten years in the United States. His return marks an exciting new chapter for the country’s AI research landscape.

Qi graduated from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in 2005 with a degree in automation. His academic journey didn’t stop there. Later, he earned two PhDs, one from USTC in 2009 and another from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (USA) in 2012. During his studies, he was highly accomplished. He won several top awards, such as the Microsoft Fellowship (研究生奖学金) and IBM Fellowship. In 2007, he was one of ten students lucky enough to be invited to Bill Gates’ home in Seattle. There, he witnessed amazing AI-powered smart home technology. The “magic mirror” that could analyze a person’s look and suggest outfits was truly eye-opening, lighting up his passion for AI.

After graduation, Qi held various important positions. He worked at IBM’s research center. Then, he became the director of the MAPLE lab at the University of Central Florida. In 2018, he joined Huawei Research USA. He also founded Oppo’s research center in Seattle.

Now, Qi has joined Westlake University in Hangzhou. As the leader of the Machine Perception and Learning (MAPLE) Lab, he guides a team of 20 researchers. They focus on AI and deep learning to create images, videos, and virtual environments. Qi said the free and creative environment at Westlake University was what brought him back to pursue his long-term dreams.

The MAPLE Lab continues to conduct advanced research on AI. Westlake University, China’s first private non-profit research university, plays a huge part in developing top talent.

1.1. What does the underlined word “accomplished” mean?

A Learned.

B Successful.

C Confident.

D Creative.

解析：选B。B 词义猜测题。根据划线单词后文“He won several top awards, such as the Microsoft Fellowship and IBM Fellowship”可知，齐国君获得微软、IBM奖学金等多个顶尖奖项，这些成就表明他学业有成。“accomplished”本意有“技艺高超的；有成就的”之意，在此语境中，“successful（成功的）”与之表意最为接近。A选项“learned”意为“有学问的”，更侧重于知识层面，与获得多项奖项体现的“成功”语境不符；D选项“creative”意为“有创造力的”，文段并未强调他在创造力方面的表现。故选B。

2.2. What inspired Qi’s love for AI?

A Winning the IBM Fellowship.

B Graduating from USTC.

C Getting two PhDs.

D Visiting Bill Gates’ smart home.

解析：选D。D 推理判断题。根据第二段的“In 2007, he was one of ten students lucky enough to be invited to Bill Gates’ home in Seattle. There, he witnessed amazing AI - powered smart home technology... lighting up his passion for AI.”可推知，参观比尔・盖茨的智能家居激发了他对人工智能的热爱。故选D。

3.3. Which of the following best describes Guo-Jun Qi’s career path?

A University of Central Florida→IBM→Huawei Research USA→Oppo.

B IBM→Huawei Research USA→University of Central Florida→Oppo.

C IBM→University of Central Florida→Huawei Research USA→Oppo.

D University of Central Florida→Huawei Research USA→IBM→Oppo.

解析：选C。C 细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知，他的职业路径是先在IBM工作，然后去了美国中佛罗里达大学，接着加入华为美国研究中心，最后创立了OPPO西雅图研究中心。故选C。

4.4. Why did Qi return to China?

A To win more awards.

B To found Oppo’s research center.

C To enjoy free AI technology.

D To pursue his dreams in a good environment.

解析：选D。D 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段最后一句“Qi said the free and creative environment at Westlake University was what brought him back to pursue his long-term dreams.”可知，齐国君回国是为了在良好的环境中继续追求自己的梦想。故选D。

5.5. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A AI Research in Westlake University.

B The Development of MAPLE Lab.

C A Chinese Scientist’s Return and AI Journey.

D The Future of AI in China.

解析：选C。C 主旨大意题。文章主要讲述了中国科学家齐国君在美国工作十年后回国，以及他在人工智能领域的学习、工作经历。故选C。