What's going to happen in the future? Will robots control our planet? Will computers become smarter than us? Not likely. But here are some things that scientists say are most likely to happen in 10 to 30 years from now, according to the BBC.
Digital money
We used to pay with cash(现金) for everything we bought. Now when we use a credit card(信用卡) to shop online, money is spent without us seeing it. That means we are already using digital money. Using a card is much easier than searching our pockets for change. It is also safer than carrying a lot of cash.
When ATM cards were first introduced, they were not accepted everywhere. But now it's hard to live without them. It's reported that people in Sweden completely stopped using cash last year, and the US might be next.
Bionic(仿生的) eye
It's no longer something only in a science fiction movie. People who are blind may have a chance to get their sight back—by wearing bionic eyes.
A blind eye can no longer sense light, but a bionic eye can use a camera to “see” the environment and send data(数据) to the mind. Now the bionic eye only allows patients to see lights and unclear shapes. A high resolution(高清的) image could be just a few years away.
Self－driving cars
Unlike a human driver, a self－driving car won't get distracted(分钟) by phone call, the radio or something outside the window. Sensors(探测器) and cameras on the car would allow it to stick reduce the number of road accidents. You could even take a nap while the car driver itself. In the future, driverless cars would be widely accepted.
| A．Sweden | B．ATM | C．BBC | D．America |
| A．We use digital money to shop online without paying money. |
| B．Digital money is most likely to be used instead of cash. |
| C．Using cash is easier and safer than a credit card. |
| D．ATM cards are always popular. |
| A．Bionic eyes only appear in the science fiction film. |
| B．Human drivers won't get distracted by something outside. |
| C．The blind wearing bionic eyes may see clearly in the future. |
| D．There will be no road accidents at all if self－driving cars are used. |
| A．culture and art |
| B．industry and farming |
| C．science and technology |
| D．traffic and journey |
| A．There would be a number of self-driving |
| B．The blind could use cameras to see things around. |
| C．We would live a hard life with digital money. |
| D．Robots would control the world. |
Lots of kids hate school, a new study found. Usually this kind of feeling doesn't last long. But what happens if you feel this way too much? School is a fact of life and getting a good education can help you build the kind of future life you want. So let's talk about school and what to do when you don't like it.
If you don't like school, the first step is to find out why. You might not like school because you don't have enough friends, or maybe you don't get along with your teacher. Sometimes it's a big problem with your classes and school-work. You may be getting farther and farther behind,and it may seem like you'll never catch up.
When you know why you don't like school, you can start taking steps to make things better. It's a good idea to talk to someone about your problems with school. Your mum, dad, teacher or school counselor(顾问) will be able to help you. Another good idea is to write down your feelings about school in a notebook. It's a great way to let out emotions(情绪). Remember, you don't have to share what you've written with others.
Lots of kids , according to the writer.
| A．like school very much |
| B．are good at reading and writing |
| C．don't like doing homework |
| D．have the thought of hating school |
What does the underlined word “it”refer to(指的是)in the frrst paragraph?
| A．A good education. | B．School. |
| C．Future life. | D．Friendship. |
If you don't like school, the first step is to .
| A．find out why |
| B．go to see a doctor |
| C．ask your parents for help |
| D．leave school for a short time |
How many reasons why you don't like school are given by the writer?
| A．Two. | B．Three. |
| C．Four. | D．Five. |
When you start taking steps to make things better, one of the good ideas is to .
| A．keep silent about your problems |
| B．share what you' ve written with others |
| C．write down your feelings about school |
| D．get along well with your classmates |
“Who needs a shopping mall （购物中心） if you have Taobao?" says Wang Lin，28，a writer in Beijing．
Taobao，China's largest online shopping site （网上购物网站），has become an important part of Wang Lin's life．She spends lots of money on Taobao．
A growing number of Chinese Internet users like Wang have found the joys of online shopping．Most online shoppers are students or young workers．More women shop on line than men．Clothing and home-use products（产品） are the most popular on line．
It was reported that more than 250 billion （ 十亿） yuan was spent on online shopping last year，80% through Taobao．
Taobao means "looking for treasure" in Chinese．People can find almost everything they need on Taobao ，from clothes to books，from candies to DVD players．
You may question the security of online shopping，Wang Lin said，" It's very safe and convenient （便利的）．Unless you receive the products from the sellers and are satisfied with them，the shop owner will not get the money．You can also get your money back if you want to return the products．"What are the most popular on line?
| A．Candies and DVD players． |
| B．Clothes and books． |
| C．Clothing and home-use products． |
| D． Toys for children |
What does the underlined word" security" mean?
| A．质量 | B．安全 |
| C．信誉 | D．数量 |
Which is the best title（标题） of the passage?
| A．Wang Lin's life |
| B．Online shopping in China |
| C．Shopping on line is not safe |
| D． Taobao |
Two years ago, my family moved to a new city and I had to study in a new school. As I had few friends there, I felt lonely. Then I met Tony. The first time I saw him, he was standing in the center of a group of students, telling jokes. The children around laughed from time to time. Tony knew about my problem. He asked me to play basketball with his friends and helped me with my studies. We soon became good friends.
About a year ago, however, Tony’s father was killed in an accident. As a result, his family had to move to a small house, Tony changed into a different person. He became silent and he even lost his interest in studies. Several times, I invited him to go out and play basketball with me, but he refused. I wanted to help him, but I didn’t know what to do.
Then something strange happened in my class, Two classmates lost the money in their schoolbags.
Last Friday, just before the P.E. lesson, I went back to the classroom to get my running shoes I would use. The door was half I went in. To my astonishment, I saw Tony was searching one of my classmates’ schoolbags. I was shocked…What kind of boy was Tony at the beginning of the story?
| A．He was a clever boy | B．He was a poor boy |
| C．He was a popular boy | D．He was a shy boy |
Why did the writer become friends with Tony?
| A．Because Tony helped him do his homework. |
| B．Because Tony was kind to him |
| C．Because Tony liked playing basketball |
| D．Because Tony told jokes |
How did writer feel when he saw Tony’s change?
| A．He felt angry | B．He felt surprise |
| C．He felt unhappy | D．He felt worried |
The underlined word “astonishment” means ______.
| A．sadness | B．surprise |
| C．excited | D．happy |
| Players Wanted Are you good at playing basketball? Can you play ping—pong or soccer? Can you swim very well? if so．You are welcome to join our school sports team．Please call Victor at 8863543 0r send an email to sports@yahoo.com |
Dancers Wanted Can you dance? Do you like kids? Can you help them with dancing on weekends? Come and join us Call Tom at 3854922 for more information. |
| Chess Club Do you like playing chess ?Mr Wang can teach you .He gives lessons here every ,Friday afternoon. Tel：8358939 Add：Room l00 in Schoo1’s P．E Building |
Let’s Learn Japanese Can you speak Japanese? Do you want to learn Japanese? Join the Japanese club now Time：2：00 P m一5：00 P．m．(from Monday to Friday) Call Mary at 6253928 |
If you want to join a sports team, what should you do?
A. Call 3854922.
B. Call 8358939.
C. Send an e-mail to sports@ yahoo.com.
Lacy can dance well. She wants to find a job. Who should she call?
A. Victor. B. Tom. C. Mary.
Betty speaks Japanese. She wants to work from Monday to Friday. Where can she work?
A. At the Japanese club,
B. At the dance club,
C. At School's P.E. Building.
Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答下列问题)
Malls are popular places for Americans to go. Some people spend so much time at malls that they are called mall rats.
People like malls for many reasons. They don’t feel any danger around them because malls have police stations or private security guards. Parking is usually free, and the weather inside is always fine. The newest malls have beautiful rest area with waterfalls and large green trees.
The largest mall in the United States is the Mall of America in Minnesota. It covers 4.2 million square feet. It has 350 stores, eight night clubs, and a seven-acre park! There are parking spaces for 12,750 cars. About 750,000 people shop every week.
The first indoor mall in the United States was built in 1965 in Edina, Minnesota. People loved doing all their shopping in one place. More malls were built all over the country. Now, malls are like town centers where people come to do many things. They shop, of course. They also eat in food houses that have food from all over the world. They see movies at theatres. Some people even get their daily exercise by doing the new sport mall walking. Others go to malls to meet friends. In some malls, people can see a doctor or a dentist and even attend church. In other words, people can do just everything in malls. Now residents can actually live in their favorite shopping centre.Why are some people in America called mall rats?
_________________________________________________________.What is the purpose of having police stations inside the malls?
_________________________________________________________.Do people need to pay for parking in malls?
_________________________________________________________.When and where was the first indoor mall set up in the United States?
_________________________________________________________.Why were more malls built all over the country?
_________________________________________________________. Do you prefer to have a one-day trip to such malls? Please give your reason.
_________________________________________________________.
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