Have you ever imagined what life will be like in 2060？An international group of forty scientists have made some surprising predictions.They said that in the next forty years，our lives would change beyond our wildest dreams.
Firstly，humans can grow body parts themselves.Dr.Ellen Heber﹣Katz is one of the forty scientists.He says， "People will think it common that sick organs （器官） can be repaired.It's just like the way we fix a car." Damaged parts will be taken away.Scientists could use human cells （细胞） to grow new organs.New technologies like this will also help people to live longer.Within forty years，most people will be able to live up to one hundred years.
Secondly，the scientists have predicted that a machine will be invented to "read" the minds of animals.In 2060，we will be able to "talk" to animals.Scientists say that humans may first "talk" with mammals （哺乳动物） and then other vertebrates （脊椎动物） such as fish.
Our houses might also change beyond our imagination.Dr.Susan Greenfield predicts that when you enter the living room，sensors （传感器） will know you.They will turn on the lights.If you talk to the lights，they will change to the color of your choice.
But what would be the biggest breakthrough （突破） over the next forty years？A number of scientists believe it would be the discovery of aliens.NASA scientist Chris Mckay says， "We may find aliens in space and talk with them." He believes marks of alien life may even be found here on Earth.
Does life in 2060 sound cool to you？Let's wait and see what will really happen then!
（1）Which of the following is mentioned in the passage？
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In 2060，humans may be able to communicate with dogs and aliens. |
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Most people will be able to live up to two hundred years in forty years. |
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The sensors will turn off the lights after you leave the living room in 2060. |
（2）Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage？ （P1＝Paragraph 1）
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（3）The writer wrote the passage in a tone （语气）.
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scary |
| B． |
surprising |
| C． |
disappointing |
（4）What is the best title for the passage？
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Life in 2060 |
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The Biggest Breakthrough |
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How to Live Longer |
Michael’s birthday was coming soon, so he asked his dad for a bicycle so that he would not need to walk to school anymore. However, Michael’s dad had lost his job and did not have much money. Michael got a book instead.
One bright and sunny day while Michael was walking past a store on his way to school, he saw a big boy on a bike. The bike was too small for the boy. As the boy was turning around a corner, the bike skidded （侧滑）on a small pool of water and he fell off the bike.
The boy was also in Michael’s school. The boy’s name was William. William seemed to have broken his leg. Michael picked up William’s bike and rode to the nearby hospital to get help. A few minutes later, an ambulance came and brought William to the hospital. Michael rode William’s bike to school so he would not be late for class.
After school, Michael quickly rode the bicycle to William’s house with a book and a magazine. William was not too seriously hurt. He went home after his leg was put in a cast （石膏）.
To Michael’s surprise, William was getting a new bike on his birthday in two months’ time and Michael could have William’s old bike. Michael was very happy. From then on, Michael and William became good friends. Michael visited William every day till William’s leg got well again. What did Michael get on his birthday?
| A．A bike. | B．A magazine. |
| C．A book. | D．A friend. |
Which of the following is true?
| A．William hit Michael on his way to school. |
| B．William gave his old bicycle to Michael. |
| C．Michael broke his leg in the accident. |
| D．Michael was late for school. |
From the story, we know that Michael is__________________.
| A．brave | B．active |
| C．hard-working | D．warm-hearted |
Tom has received four messages today. Read and find what they are.
Marcos leaves the message to
| A．share a book with Tom |
| B．get Tom’s phone call soon |
| C．tell Tom his story in France |
| D．ask Tom to look after his mum |
Where is Jess going to meet Tom?
| A．At the bar. | B．At the restaurant. |
| C．At his home. | D．At Room 314. |
Who wants to see Tom soon?
| A．Marcos. | B．His mother. |
| C．David. | D．Hans. |
Give the right message, according to the passage.
Although the world develops much faster and better, the resources on the earth get fewer and fewer. In order to protect them, something must be done.
Save water. Water is the source of life. No water, no life. So it’s very important for us to do so. Not only should we protect drinking water and stop polluting it, but we should also make full use of it.
Save electricity. It is crucial (至关重要的).We can’t imagine what the life will be like without it. Everyone should do his best to save electricity. Don’t forget to turn off the lights or other electric machines when we finish working.
Save forests. They are useful. Please stop cutting them down and use recycled paper instead. Make our world a green one to live in.
Recycle useful rubbish. Plenty of rubbish can be recycled, like cans, paper, bottles, and so on. We can save resources in this way.
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| How to save electricity when we finish working? |
Turn off the |
| How to save water? |
Protect drinking water, stop polluting it, and |
| How to deal with useful rubbish? |
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| How many things that must be done are mentioned? |
Jim likes playing football.And he also likes watching football matches .As he hasn’t enough money to buy tickets ,he has to watch them on TV at home if he is free.But he always goes to school from Monday to Friday and misses a lot of important matches.
One afternoon there would be the biggest football match.Jim wanted to watch it on TV very much but he couldn’t .They would have a scientist test the next morning and he had to get ready for it.
“Can we have a video,Mum?”Jim asked before he went to school.“Then you can record the football match for me?”
“I’m afraid we can’t buy one.”said his mother sadly.
But at noon in came Jim,with a new video in his arms .“How did you pay for that,Jim?”his mother asked in surprise.“That’s easy,Mum ,”answered the boy “I’ve sold out TV set.”
Fill in the blanks according to the passage .Only one word for each blank.
Jim likes ___playing football and watching football matches .But he’s not rich
____to buy the tickets.He has to watch them on TV.
Jim didn’t want to miss a big football match and had to get ready for his science __,so he asked his mother to buy to a video and
___the football watch for him .But his mother wasn’t able to buy one .At last,Jim
___up with an idea that he sold the TV set and bought a new video.
Have you been asked for money by some disabled beggars while you’re enjoying shopping? Do you have any pity on them who are so poor and lonely or do you just feel afraid of their terrible shapes? As one of the most special groups, disabled people’s living conditions — not only their material (物质的) conditions, but their mental (精神的) world — really need improvement.
The treatment for disabled people should go like this: First, don’t look down upon them. Don’t be afraid of looking at the terrible shapes of the disabled. Try to treat them equally. Because they are a part of the society (社会),we can’t discard (抛弃) them. The second is to help them as much as we could. If you can be a volunteer and do some work for the disabled people, that would be very nice. That does help not only to the disabled people but also to yourself because you will feel good after your kind action.
If every one of us gives a little love, the world will become a beautiful wonderland!
Choose the best answer according to the passage From the passage, we can see that .
A. disabled people are poor, but they are happy
B. all disabled people ask for money from those who are shopping
C. disabled people’s living conditions are not good The underlined word “equally” means “ ” in Chinese.
A. 平等地 B.确切地 C. 正确地Most disabled people are begging (乞讨) along the streets because .
A. it’s their job
B. they want to make a living in this way
C. more and more people love to help them People have pity on disabled beggars because .
A. they are homeless
B. they are poor and lonely
C. they have terrible shapes Which of the following is TRUE?
A. The disabled like to beg in the street.
B. The best way to help disabled beggars is to give them lots of money.
C. Disabled beggars are not usually treated equally.
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