Life in the twenty-first century
The World Future Society is a group of people from more than 80 countries who are interested in how modern technology is making our world better, and who write reports about how it will change our lives.
The things that we will be able to do in the twenty-first century (since the year 2000) should help us live better lives in many ways, at home and at work, in our own country and around the world. Here are just some of them, put into five groups.
People
People may live for up to 120 years and use new technology to help when people go blind, deaf and have other problems. The number of people over a hundred years old could go from 135,000 today to 2.2 million people by 2050. By 2015 people think that 100 million workers will be able to work from home for a company in a different country by using the Internet.
Money
Worldwide e-business will become even more successful with online shops that sell special products for each person, which will be brought to their house the next day.
Environment
The technology for making energy from wind and the Sun is growing very quickly. In the future wind and Sun energy could become much cheaper and many more countries could use it. This would be very useful in poor countries. The air in big cities would also become much cleaner and healthier as a result.
Society and culture
The Internet will help to create more worldwide friendships. Families may spend more time together as people will be able to do 24-hour online banking and shopping.
Technology
The new science of “nanotechnology” (very small robots or machines) will make all sorts of products smaller and lighter. Very, very small machines could take away rubbish, make things in factories, and help inside the human body by taking away fat. By 2012 people will be able to wear these small machines that look like watches, which will give them lots of information about their body and keep them healthy.
| A．Look at how technology will make people happy. |
| B．Look at how technology will change the world. |
| C．Make technology work better for themselves. |
| D．Make small machines to make us healthier. |
| A．Help all people live for over 120 years. |
| B．Help disabled people to get jobs. |
| C．Make people healthier and live longer. |
| D．Help workers to use the Internet. |
| A．In special shops. |
| B．Using the Internet at certain times. |
| C．Using the Internet any time of the day. |
| D．Using nanotechnology. |
| A．Poor countries will have enough energy. |
| B．Wind energy will be cheaper than Sun energy. |
| C．We will not need wind and Sun energy. |
| D．Wind and Sun energy will be cheaper. |
| A．drive small machines to work for people |
| B．make good-quality watches |
| C．allow people to eat more |
| D．make very small products |
A Bite of China(舌尖上的中国), which has been considered the most successful television documentary in China since the 1990s, attracted more than 100 million viewers after it was shown on CCTV-1 during the 10:30 p.m. time slot.
Nowadays, A Bite of China is on show. There are eight episodes(集) in it. These episodes introduce the stories of ordinary Chinese people and different kinds of their food and cooking ways. Each episode focus on(关注) a food-related topic, including ingredients, main foods, how one ingredient could be used to make many different dishes and so on. Chen Xiaoping, the general director of A Bite of China, said the purpose of this documentary is to let people know more about China through different kinds of foods.
A Bite of China aroused the interest of both people home and abroad in traditional Chinese cooking. Therefore, more and more people want to have a try cooking. They think cooking shows how rich China's cooking history and food culture are.
"The food reminds me of my hometown, my mum's cooking, and my childhood," said 28-year-old Wang Xin, one of the hundreds of thousands of viewers moved by the documentary.
Where was A Bite of China shown?
On CCTV-1.B. On CCTV-2.
C. On CCTV-4. D. On CCTV-3.Which may not be included in A Bite of China?
| A．Food ingredients | B．Cooking ways |
| C．People’s stories | D．Terrible illnesses |
Which of the following about A Bite of China is not true?
| A．It attracted more than 100 million viewers. |
| B．The purpose is to let people know more about China through foods. |
| C．Wang Xin isn’t moved by A Bite of China. |
| D．Chen Xiaoping is the general director of A Bite of China. |
配对阅读。仔细阅读56-60小题中Carol 等5个人想做的事情，请从A-F中为每个人选择最合适的一项，其中有一项多余。Carol is an assistant in a company. She is interested in English and wants to buy some newspapers to read so that she can improve it.
Mr Smith wants to travel to Africa. He wants to get some information about the climate and the culture in Africa.
Linda wants to know something about the inventions such as shoes with adjustable heels.
Helen hopes that she can give some help to the people who lost their home in the flood.
Lily doesn’t want to stay at home and read books all day during the winter holiday. She plans to take some lessons on singing.
| A．Dongshan History Museum: Several thousand inventions are on show there and you can get to know the history of the inventions. |
| B．English Today is a newspaper for English learners of all levels. |
| C．Pep search website: You can search as much information as you want. |
| D．Children’s Palace: All kinds of lessons are given there, especially some interests classes. |
E. Ai Xin Volunteering Center: You can do many things to help others there. To be a volunteer is good.
F. Tinhe Book Center: All kinds of books you can buy there. And you can buy the English books as many as you want.
The human brain weighs about 1.4 kilograms, but it can, hold much more information than most computers. However, there is another difference between humans and computers. Computers don't forget information they are given, but humans often do. No one remembers everything, and luckily we don't usually have to. But everyone can improve their memory if they want to. Here are some suggestions.
◆Try to use new information immediately. For example, if you meet someone who says "Hi! I'm Carlos," don't just say "Hello." Repeat the person's name. Say"____"
◆Break a big number into smaller parts. For example, it's hard to memorize 109244153. But if you break it into three parts--109/244/153—it becomes easier.
◆Write out what you need to remember over and over again. This will help you keep it in mind longer, especially for memorizing formulas (公式) or facts.
◆Always review information. If you bring what you've learned back to your mind, they become easier to remember. For example, before you go to sleep, it’s a good idea to review the new things you learned that day.
◆Discuss with a friend. It is always easier to remember things through discussions. You can have a discussion about what’s right and what's wrong, and it will lead to the right answer.
◆Never tell yourself that you have a bad memory. You can always do something to help improve your memory. And everyone's memory gets better if they use it often enough.
All of the suggestions are helpful. If you follow them, you are certain to improve your memory.How many suggestions are mentioned in the passage?
| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
Which should be put in the blank (空格) in Paragraph 2？
| A．Hello, Carlos. | B．How do you do? |
| C．Hello, I am Sophia. | D．Glad to meet you! |
What can help memorize a big number more easily according to the passage?
| A．To store it in a computer. |
| B．To break it into stunner parts. |
| C．To discuss it with a friend. |
| D．To review it before you sleep. |
Which of the following is true according to the passage?
| A．Discussing with friends can help you remember things. |
| B．Always reviewing information can help you fall asleep. |
| C．Formulas and facts can help you learn about your brain. |
| D．Human beings can improve their memory by computer. |
What does the sentence "Never tell yourself that you have a bad memory” mean?
| A．You should tell others about your bad memory. |
| B．You should believe in other people all the time. |
| C．You should ask others to improve their memory. |
| D．You should be confident in your memory ability. |
| All residents: Rules for living in Parkrise Flats We all want to live comfortably and safely here, so here are a few simple rules which we think all residents should follow. |
| Rubbish Rubbish collection is on Tuesdays. Please do not leave rubbish bags out before Tuesday as birds and animals can break into them and they smell. Washing There is a washing line for every flat in the garden next to the car park. Please only dry your washing on these lines so it does not disturb(干扰) people in the ground floor flats. Cleaning The main stairs are cleaned twice a week by the Association, so please try to keep them tidy and clean and do not leave furniture or bags on the stairs or in the hallways. Lights The main lights are on a timer and they stay on for five minutes when you press them. Please tell the Association if any lights are not working. Noise Residents are asked to keep noise to a minimum. Loud music, etc. can disturb other people and the Association will get in touch with you if you make too much noise. Safety Make sure the main outside door is always locked and do not let anyone in to the main building unless you know who they are. Sometimes people try to get in to the main stairs and then break into flats, so do not let people in unless they are coming to see you. Parking Each flat has one car parking space. These are numbered and are at the back of the building. Do not use another resident's space. If you have more than one car you will have to park it on the road. Do not park where you are blocking entrances. Problems If you have any problems or questions, please call the Association at 0800 096 9000. Parkrise Housing Association |
What's the purpose of the text?
| A．To list the services offered by the Association. |
| B．To make an advertisement for the flats. |
| C．To ask the residents to follow the rules. |
| D．To warn people against possible dangers. |
According to the text, which of the following is done once a week?
| A．Rubbish collections. |
| B．Drying the washing. |
| C．Cleaning the main stairs. |
| D．Changing the lights. |
People should dry their washing on the watching lines ________.
| A．at the car park | B．in the ground floor flats |
| C．in the hallways | D．in the garden |
The Association will talk with you if ________.
| A．lights are not working |
| B．you make too much noise |
| C．you let strange people in |
| D．you park your car on the road |
It can be learned from the text that ________.
| A．people should leave the broken chairs on the stairs |
| B．the Association is always ready to help the residents |
| C．one can park the car at any numbered parking space |
| D．the lights will be on whenever you pass the main stairs |
任务性阅读(5分)
Shopping List
a shirt￥45.00
a pair of jeans￥65.00
10 potatoes￥6.00
4 bottles of orange juice￥8.00
a kilo of fish￥10.00
half a kilo of beef￥12.00
2 kilos of apples￥4.00
4 kilos of bananas￥14.00
10 pieces of bread￥15.00
根据所给购物清单，简要回答下列问题。How much did the two kinds of fruit cost?
______________________________________________________________How many kilos of fish and beef are in the shopping list?
______________________________________________________________How much should three pieces of bread cost?
______________________________________________________________What cost 8 yuan?
______________________________________________________________How much more did the jeans cost than the shirt?