Today, the technology that is being developed for cell phones is surprising. Soon our cell phones will be able to do things that we thought impossible or not even thought of at all.
When picturing the future, there are quite a few things that we would love our cell phones to be able to do. Let’s take a look at the ones that are likely to be in the next generation of cell phones. Cell phones of the near future will be able to start and unlock cars, turn lights on and off in houses, make payments(付款), work as computers. This sounds too good to be true, right? Fortunately, this future is just over the horizon; you won’t wait too long. New technology for phones is being developed to realize eye scans(扫描)and fingerprint scans as new“unlock your phone”, so you needn’t worry about your information being stolen.
What do I want my phone to be able to do? I want it to be special. For example, I will shout to my phone across the room“Give me directions to the market”and it pulls up the directions and sends them to my printer. Is it possible? Yes. Maybe someday cell phones will be able to change into robots and walk our dogs and clean our houses too. Who knows? In the last 30 years we have gone from hardly knowing what a cell phone was to surfing the Internet with excellent cell phones.
It is hard to believe that technology is advancing as quickly as it is, with no end in sight. In 5 years the technology of today will be a thing of the past, and the world won’t look back one bit.
1.We learn from the text that cell phones________in the future.
A. can do a number of jobs you want it to do
B. only do the work we once thought of
C. don’t look like today’s cell phones at all
D. can pay for whatever you want to buy
2.The underlined phrase“over the horizon”in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by“________”.
A. arriving as time goes B. what people all hope
C. what we work hard for D. coming in a short time
3.If one’s eye scan is done by his cell phone, ________.
A. his picture is kept in it forever B. his information won’t be lost
C. his cell phone only serves him D. his cell phone won’t be stolen
4.What is special about your future cell phone?
A. It works as a robot does. B. You can speak loudly to it.
C. It can give you information. D. It can warn you out of danger.
In 2012, I had just recovered from a serious illness when I received an invitation to a writer’s conference in Orlando, Florida. My family and friends persuaded me that a holiday might be just what the doctor ordered, so off I went.
Arriving in the Sunshine State was not easy, but I managed to catch a taxi to the hotel. The next morning, I caught another taxi to do some shopping. Later I went to a café to buy some lunch, but having my sandwich and drink in my hands, I saw that all the tables were occupied(占用). Then I heard a friendly voice saying, “You can share my table. ”
I thankfully sat down with the smiling elderly lady and we shared a happy lunch together. As the meal drew to a close she asked how long I would be in Orlando. I had already told her that I hadn’t hired(租用)a car, and hadn’t realized how costly taking taxis would be. After a while she said, “My dear, don’t use any more taxis. It would be my pleasure to drive you wherever you wish. ”
I told her that I couldn’t put her to that trouble, but she insisted. She took details of where I was staying and the next morning she drove me to Disney World. She took me through the park’s gates and spent some time with me before leaving me to explore alone. At the end of the day, she returned to take me back to my hotel. The next few days, she drove me around Orlando’s tourist areas. I offered her money but she refused to take any.
When we had lunch on my last day, I thanked her for her kindness. I’ll never forget that wonderful lady who filled my holiday in Florida with wonderful memories.
1.The author went to Orlando to________.
A. see a doctor B. attend a meeting C. meet a friend D. visit a family member
2.What did the elderly lady do?
A. She offered her seat to the author. B. She helped the author hire a car.
C. She drove the author to a park. D. She bought the author a lunch.
3.We can infer from the text that the elderly lady is________.
A. hard-working B. good-looking C. well-known D. kind-hearted
A 16-year-old student has won a televised Chinese poetry competition, winning fans over with her keen knowledge of the country’s ancient culture and works.
Wu Yishu, a student at the High School Affiliated(隶属的)to Fudan University in Shanghai, beat other competitors in the second season of the Chinese Poetry Conference on China Central Television on Feb. 7.
“I get feelings from ancient poetry that modern people cannot give me. I pay little attention to the competition result, but I love poetry, and it is enough as long as I enjoy the happiness brought by the poetry, ”Wu said.
In the final, Wu performed strongly in many sections, such as competitors recalling poems by looking at sand paintings and reciting poems as many as they could think of relating to the Chinese character“Jiu, ”meaning liquor.
As early as Feb. 1, when Wu recited an ancient Chinese poem about the months of the year, the judges estimated that Wu must have remembered more than 2, 000 Chinese ancient works.
Wu’s strong performance in the Chinese ancient rhythm works earned her many fans and inspired others to learn ancient works.
The 1. 8-meter tall Wu said that she kept only one ancient poetry book on bookshelves at her dormitory room instead of other books such as math, physics and chemistry books that her classmates have kept on their bookshelves.
She is known among her classmates and teachers as she loves reading poetry and wearing ancient Chinese clothes.
Zhou Hong, a professor from the Department of Chinese language and literature of East China Normal University, said that he had read some of the girl’s poetry in 2015, and had published some on his blog.
1.What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. Wu Yishu, a student of a high school, loves ancient poetry very much.
B. A student of a high school attended a poetry competition.
C. A 16-year-old student wins Chinese ancient poetry competition.
D. Wu Yishu’s performance in the competition earned her many fans.
2.What does Wu Yishu think of the poetry according to her words?
A. The poetry can give her an honour. B. The poetry can bring her happiness.
C. The poetry can help her know how to love. D. The poetry can help her to win.
3.According to the passage, we can infer______.
A. Wu has remembered more than 2, 000 Chinese ancient works
B. her excellent performance in the poems earned her many fans
C. Wu loves reading poetry and wearing ancient Chinese clothes
D. many people have begun to become interested in learning ancient works because of Wu
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.Why can’t the far north use the sun for a clock?
A. The sun there never goes down in winter.
B. It’s too cold for people to go out.
C. There are long dark winters and long light summers.
2.How can the people living near the sea tell time?
A. From the tide. B. From the beach. C. From the sand.
3.What is seamen’s clock?
A. The stars. B. The whole sky. C. The moon.
4.What is the speaker talking about?
A. Useful machines to tell time.
B. Different ways to tell time.
C. The history of the clock.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What is the woman doing?
A. Doing a survey.
B. Promoting a magazine.
C. Advertising for travel agency.
2.Which age group does the man belong to?
A. The young. B. The mid-aged. C. The old.
3.What are the man and his wife’s common interests?
A. Exercising and watching movies.
B. Sailing and watching movies.
C. Cooking and visiting friends.
4.What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?
A. Boss and clerk. B. Teacher and student. C. Interviewer and interviewee.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What do you think Robert is?
A. A dancer. B. A student. C. A singer.
2.Where will the group perform?
A. At concert halls. B. At restaurants. C. At some parties.
3.Why is Robert not sure of joining the group?
A. He doesn’t think he is good enough.
B. He doesn’t have time to practice.
C. He isn’t interested in joining it.
