The computers changed our lives in the 1980s. The Internet changed our lives in the 1990s. Now, it is the robots’ turn.
NSK, Japanese robotics company, is working hard on a robot guide dog. The robot makes good use of wheels on its four legs to roll around on the floor. It can also lift its legs to climb up and down stairs.
Blind people can give orders to the robot by pressing the handgrips (手柄). It can also tell its human owner what’s going on.
Such robots will probably never take the place of real dogs, but they have their own advantages. They can use GPS and street maps to lead their owners to the places they want to go.
Another example is a new cooking robot being used in a restaurant in Beijing. It can cook all the dishes on the menu, and you only need to wait several minutes. The dishes are as tasty as those cooked by real cooks. The robots never get tired and are always careful enough to avoid mistakes.
There will be more and more robots like these in our everyday life in the future. It’s not a dream that every home will have a robot. Robots are not only able to help people do housework, they can also help doctors do the difficult operations, play chess with people, play the piano and so on.
Experts believe robots will be used everywhere. In the future, robots will become part of the family and provide service to people. We all look forward to the robot age.
根据短文内容，判断句子正（T）、误（F）。1. NSK, a company in China invented a robot guide dog.
2. The robot guide dog can’t lift its legs to climb up and down stairs.
3. The robot guide dog receives orders from blind people when they press the handgrips.
4. The cooking robot can cook a dish within several minutes.
5. Robots will enter our daily life, being part of our family and offering service to people.
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【推荐1】If you like watching TV or using the Internet, it’s possible for you to see a robot now and then. Many years ago, we almost knew nothing about robots, but now we use robots here and there. They play a big role in our lives these days. What can they do? They can do many different kinds of work. They can do the same work over and over again and they never feel tired or bored. Sometimes they do some dangerous and difficult work such as exploring（探索）outer space. In the future, fewer people will do such dangerous and simple jobs.
Robots don’t have the same brains（大脑）as humans, but they can do the same things as we do. Many robots can also move like people, but they don’t have any senses（感知）and it will be very difficult to make them really think like a human. Then how do they work? Well, they have computers to control（控制）their bodies.
Robots are becoming smarter and smarter day by day. In the future, they will be just like the ones in movies. Maybe they will be able to walk and speak like humans in 25 to 50 years. However, will they become smarter than us? The answer is “No.” Because we always have new ideas, but they don’t.
We never know what will happen in the future! But whatever robots will be like in the future, I think they will only be our servants. So we needn’t worry about the future.
1. Robots can do the same work over and over again and they ________.| A．never feel bored or tired | B．they feel tired and bored |
| C．will stop working | D．feel happy and interested |
| A．many | B．more | C．no | D．fewer |
| A．brains like human’s | B．their senses | C．computers | D．hands |
| A．have some senses | B．move like people |
| C．be smarter than humans | D．think for themselves |
1. According to the instruction, you’ll need some tools EXCEPT ________.
| A．a hard brush | B．newspaper | C．a clear tape | D．a drinking glass |
| A．powder sticks to the glass |
| B．the criminal's name in the newspaper |
| C．white footprints that you left on the glass |
| D．white fingerprints that criminals left on the glass |
| A．a travel magazine | B．a textbook | C．a science magazine | D．a dictionary |
Robot works in space
Hello！I’m a robot called Skybot F850. I’m 180 cm tall and weigh 160 kg. I’m becoming famous now. I’m the first humanlike robot(人形机器人)to go into outer space(外太空)!
On Aug.22, I went to space in a spacecraft(宇宙飞船)．My job is to do tasks that are too dangerous for humans. For example, I will do some work outside of a space station.
I will also work as an assistant(助手). When there is no one on the space station, I will do my own work. If you have any questions about my work, you can ask me, and I’ll do my best to answer you.
I will return to Earth on Sept.7.See you then!
1. Why is Skybot F850 famous?| A．Because it is as tall as a real human. |
| B．Because it is much heavier than a man. |
| C．Because it is the first humanlike robot to go to outer space. |
| D．Because it is the first robot to work in space. |
a．He can do dangerous jobs in space.
b．He can work outside a space station on his own.
c．He can fly into space on his own.
d．He can answer questions.
| A．abc | B．abd | C．acd | D．bcd |
| A．For one week. | B．For ten days. |
| C．About half a month. | D．About a month. |
【推荐1】Imagine-you are running to catch a train, only to find that you forgot to bring your ID card! There is no way you can get on the train without it. Don’t worry. In the near future, people will just need a digital ID on their smartphones.
On March 11, 2022, at a two sessions news conference（两会记者招待会）, Premier Li Keqiang said that the government would introduce a digital version（版本）of the national ID cards this year. One aim is to better meet the basic living needs of more than 100 million people who live away from their home provinces. These people have to go to school or work at different places rather than their homes. Sometimes to show that “I am who I am”, they have to run back and rush between provinces to provide ID. It is a waste of time, money and manpower, noted The Paper.
Digital ID cards can allow relevant（相关的）information to be gotten by a simple scan（扫描）with a smartphone, said Premier Li. The government would also provide convenience for people who do not use smartphones, especially the old. The safety and privacy（隐私）of people’s information would also be taken note of, said the Premier.
In fact, China’s Ministry of Public Security started a pilot trial（初步试验）of digital IDs in 2018. It allowed people in cities including Quzhou, Hangzhou and Fuzhou to apply for digital national IDs on Alipay, reported China National Radio. The digital ID could be used to open bank accounts（账户）, check into hotels and buy high-speed railway tickets, among other things.
China gave out its first ID card in 1984. The current ID card is the second-generation（代）version, with an embedded chip（内嵌芯片）and digital encryption（加密）. The ID number is made up of 18 numbers standing for the holder’s birthplace, birth date and gender（性别）.
1. In the near future, people will have a digital ID ________.| A．on the train | B．on a smartphone |
| C．in the hand | D．in their home provinces |
| A．make you forgot to bring your ID card |
| B．make the life of people living away from their home provinces easier |
| C．let people go to school or work at different places rather than their homes |
| D．have a waste of time, money and manpower |
| A．open bank accounts | B．check into hotels |
| C．buy high-speed railway tickets | D．shop online on WeChat Pay |
| A．present | B．past | C．future | D．unknown |
| A．how to make a digital ID card | B．China’s first ID cards |
| C．the introduction of digital ID cards | D．how to do things on Alipay |
【推荐2】What will our homes be like in the future? Here are some predictions about it.
Tell your home what to do anytime and anywhere.
Do you want to take a shower when you get home? You will be able to let your water-heater (热水器) start heating up when you are still at work.
Your house may call you.
Did I turn off the oven? Did I close the window? Everyone may have a moment like that. But in the future, your home will check these for you.
Your house will plan your life.
In your home of the future, all of your devices (装置) can work together to make your life more comfortable. When you turn on the lights in the morning, your windows will open at the same time. If it is still dark after you get up, the lights will slowly turn off by themselves after the sun appears.
Dangers may appear.
Your home may have dangers. For example, it may get hacked (被黑客入侵). Maybe the hackers can hack into your computer or other devices. So you will have to be careful about your personal information.
1. What can you do on the way home in the future?| A．Take a shower. | B．Close the window. |
| C．Turn off the lights. | D．Make the water-heater work. |
| A．躲避 | B．检查 |
| C．准备 | D．设计 |
| A．Very hard. | B．Very dangerous. |
| C．More comfortable. | D．Busier. |
| A．You don’t need to worry if you forget to close windows in the future. |
| B．The lights will turn off by themselves when the sun comes out. |
| C．The hackers will come into your home only through the computer. |
| D．There might be some dangers about your home in the future. |
| A．Homes in the Future | B．A Better World |
| C．Some Famous Predictions | D．Some Useful Devices |
【推荐3】What are you going to be when you grow up? Last Sunday,I asked my four classmates this question, and here are their answers.
My hobby is singing. My dream is to be a popular singer like Beyonce.I think I will go to the USA and study music.I hope I will have a chance to meet her and get her autograph（亲笔签名）．
﹣﹣﹣﹣﹣ Jenny
I think I will be a doctor in eight years. My father is a doctor and my mother is a nurse. They are working in the same hospital. I think they are so great. They always give a hand to sick people
﹣﹣﹣﹣﹣ Ben
I think I will be a teacher in five years.I have a deep love for children.Staying with them makes me excited and relaxed. I am outgoing and I am good with children. I think I can be a good teacher．
﹣﹣﹣﹣﹣ Amy
I want to be a farmer in the future. Maybe it seems strange. But I really enjoy life in the countryside. My favorite game is Happy Farm. I have lots of fun growing vegetables．
﹣﹣﹣﹣﹣ Davy
根据短文内容，选择最佳答案．
1. According to the passage，we can know Beyonce is a .
| A．pianist |
| B．dancer |
| C．singer |
| A．help |
| B．clean |
| C．lift |
| A．Ben |
| B．Jenny |
| C．Amy |
| A．Ben's parents are both doctors. |
| B．Jenny likes singing very much. |
| C．Amy doesn't like staying with children. |
| A．Their future life. |
| B．Their family. |
| C．Their favorite food. |
【推荐1】Everyone needs friends. There is an old saying, “Friends are God’s way of taking care of us.” But how do you find real friendship and keep it?
The American writer Sally Seamans tells young students some smart ways to find friends. Sally says finding friendship is just like planting a tree. You plant the seed (种子) and take care of it to make it grow. First, you should choose a friend. What makes a good friend? It is not because a person has money or good looks. A good friend should be kind and patient (有耐心的). For example, if you have a bad day, a good friend should listen to your complaints(抱怨) and do his or her best to help you. To make a friend, you cannot be too shy. You should make each other happy and share your lives. But things cannot always be happy. Even the best friends have fights (争吵). What should you do when you have a fight with your friend? You have to talk to him or her. When there is no one around, have an honest talk. If he or she doesn’t want to talk, you could write a letter.
There are three steps to being friends again:
Tell him or her how you are feeling, say what your friend has done wrong, and explain why you did this or that. Remember that friendship is the most important thing in your life.
1. Sally tells students the ways to ________.| A．find friends | B．plant trees | C．get happy | D．keep fit |
| A．have a lot of money | B．have good looks | C．be kind and patient | D．be happy |
| A．Write a letter to him or her. | B．Have an honest talk with him or her. |
| C．Tell him or her your feeling. | D．Have a fight with him or her. |
| A．Teenagers and Friendship | B．The Good Friends around You |
| C．The Trouble of Growing up | D．The Care and Keeping of Friendship |
【推荐2】“I am Peppa Pig (小猪佩奇). This is my brother George! This is Mommy Pig and this is Daddy Pig!” Peppa Pig is a girl from England, and she is four years old. She is very popular so she has many friends. Her favorite thing (事情) is to play with her best (最好的) friend Suzy and her brother George. She likes to eat cakes. Who’s George’s best friend? Peppa? No! His best friend is his dinosaur (恐龙). George always (总是) takes the dinosaur everywhere (到处). Mommy Pig is a beautiful woman and she is a writer (作家). She always writes on the computer. She cooks for the family. Daddy Pig sometimes (有时) cooks for them, too. Mommy Pig and Daddy Pig are loving parents. They often jump (跳) in muddy puddles (跳泥坑) with their Peppa and George. What a happy family!
1. Peppa Pig is ______ years old.| A．two | B．three | C．four | D．five |
| A．富有的 | B．受欢迎的 | C．聪明的 | D．美味的 |
| A．Peppa. | B．Mommy Pig. | C．Cakes. | D．His dinosaur. |
| A．To play with Suzy. | B．To eat cakes. | C．To cook. | D．To jump in muddy puddles. |
【推荐3】Li Meixi, 12, feels worried about her looks—not her face, but her clothes. When she sees fashionable people on the street, she avoids running into them. “I am afraid that they think I am out of style. Ashamed of my common ordinary clothes, I feel like I don’t even deserve (值得) to walk on the same street with them,” said Li, from Chengdu, Sichuan.
What Li is experiencing is fashion worries. It bothers many people today. They are worried about their clothes, afraid of being seen out of style. A vlogger shared a video about her fashion anxiety on Sina Weibo and it quickly became a hot topic.
A big reason for fashion worries is fashion bullying (霸凌), experts said. As fashion magazines, advertisements and idols (偶像) show off the “latest and greatest” trends (潮流), there’s a lot of pressure on people, especially teenagers, to follow them, no matter how expensive it might be. “The need to belong in groups is very important to young learners and exclusion (偶像) is something they see as the end of the world,” said Andy Cranham, a teacher at City of Bristol College, UK.
Another reason some people might have fashion worries is that they don’t have a sense of self-identity (自我认同), said The Paper. It looks like we feel worried about our clothes, but actually we are not confident enough. So we care about how fashionable people look at us. We easily doubt or even blame ourselves. The reality is that those people usually don’t notice us at all.
Fashion trends come and go, always changing. Instead of rushing to follow a trend, the key is to find your own style. If you’re able to wear something with confidence, you will be the one starting a trend. More importantly, the clothes are just a part of your image. It can’t tell the true you. What also matters is your personality and abilities.
1. Li Meixi feels ________ when he saw people in style on the same street.| A．ordinary | B．ashamed | C．worried |
| A．困扰 | B．恼火 | C．影响 |
| A．①②/③④/⑤ | B．①/②/③④⑤ | C．①②③/④/⑤ |
| A．It makes us doubt ourselves that fashionable people always notice us. |
| B．The pressure on people is from showing off the latest and greatest trends. |
| C．Some people who are confident enough might have fewer worries about their looks. |
| A．the fashion trend is easy to follow |
| B．finding our own style is following the trend |
| C．the personalty and ability is also important to our image |
One morning, there is a knock at the door. Bob's mother, Mrs. White, opens it. There stands a woman with brown hair. It is Mrs. Miller. She comes to borrow two eggs. She wants to make cakes. Mrs. White gives her two.
In the afternoon there is another knock at the door. Mrs. White opens it and she sees a boy standing there. "My name is Jack Miller," he says. "My mother gives you this cake and two eggs."
"Well, thank you , Jack," says Mrs. White. "Come in and meet my son Bob."
Look! Bob and Jack are having cake and milk. They are playing football. Now they are friends!
Jack says, "I'm glad you live next door." Bob says, "I must thank your mother for coming to borrow eggs." Jack laughs(笑) and tells Bob, "My mother doesn't want the two eggs, but she wants to make friends with your mother. " Bob says, "That's a funny way to make friends. It's an easy way, too. It can work!
1. Bob feels __________ when his family moves to a new city.
| A．unhappy | B．happy | C．free | D．busy |
| A．gives Mrs. White a piece of cake |
| B．asks Bob to play with his son |
| C．borrows eggs from Mrs. White |
| D．lends two eggs to Mrs. White |
| A．Jack and Mrs. Miller |
| B．Bob and his mother |
| C．Mrs. White and Mrs. Miller |
| D．Bob and Jack |
| A．Mrs. Miller is Mrs. White's old neighbour(邻居). |
| B．Mrs. Miller wants to make friends with the Whites. |
| C．There aren't any eggs in Mrs. White's home one morning. |
| D．There aren't any eggs in Mrs. Miller's home. |
| A．Way to Borrow Eggs | B．Way to Make Cakes |
| C．Way to Make Friends | D．How to Make Cakes |
【推荐2】Do you know TFBOYS? It is a super singing group. There are three Chinese boys in the team. They’re Wang Junkai, Yi Yangqianxi and Wang Yuan. Wang Junkai is the leader of the team (队长). He’s thin and he’s the tallest of the three. Yi Yangqianxi was born in Huaihua, Hunan. Wang Yuan comes from Chongqing. They’re young and hard-working. They like singing and they can sing very well. They work hard on singing and dancing. We like TFBOYS very much. What about you?
根据短文内容判断正误（正确写A，错误写B）
1. TFBOYS is a super singing group.
2. Yi Yangqianxi is the leader of the team.
3. Wang Junkai is the tallest of the three.
4. Wang Yuan comes from Huaihua, Hunan.
5. The three young boys work hard on singing and dancing.
【推荐3】At my primary school, I was one of the smartest kids there. I never studied, but always got perfect scores. I thought I was born clever. At least I believed so. I was also a prodigy in music according to myself I could sing better than almost everyone else in my school. I was pretty sure that once I got to seventh grade, everyone would be surprised by me.
But actually they weren't.
When I arrived at my new class, I couldn't wait to show everyone what I could do. However, there was always someone else who could do better than me. My grades began to get worse I needed to actually study for my tests. I believed I wasn't smart. I believed I wasn't talented. I believed I was a failure.
Over the next two years. I had to work very hard. Every prize for the singing competition was given to me for hard work and effort. Grades was still very low but improving little by little. I worked really hard. However, I was never the best at everything.
I haven't realized until recently that I really don't have to be the best at everything. I was too hard on myself. In fact, when I did badly in a test, my classmates never laughed at me.
No one is perfect. There will probably always be someone better than me at something. Anyway, there are about seven billion people in this world. I will never be the number one at everything, and that's really okay.
1. What does the underlined part "a prodigy" in Paragraph I probably mean in English?| A．A lazy girl | B．A crazy fan | C．A common child | D．A smart kid |
| A．She failed to be perfect though she worked hard. | B．She found the best way to become perfect. |
| C．She gave up trying because of the low scores. | D．She won many prizes without any effort. |
| A．There is no success without effort. | B．Don't expect too much of yourself. |
| C．Being talented is the key to success. | D．It's not necessary to care about the result. |
| A．Hard Work Doesn't Work. | B．My Past Life as a Young Girl. |
| C．When I Wasn't Perfect. | D．What to Do When You're Not Perfect. |
