A new report shows what life might be like in 100 years. From now, experts gave their ideas on life in 2121. Many years ago, we couldn’t imagine how greatly the internet has changed our life.They said the changes in the next century would be even unbelievable.
The way we live, work and play will be different from today.There will be many tall buildings, underwater cities, and holidays in space. People will work at home and have virtual work meetings. People will have 3D printers to print everything at home, such as food, clothes and so on. There will also be less need for doctors.Our home health robot will tell us what the problem is and give us treatment.We will also go into space for holidays and get resources. Experts asked 2000 adults about the future, and most of them thought they were most likely to happen.
1. Who gave their ideas on life in 2121? ________| A．Experts. | B．Teachers. | C．Adults. | D．Officials. |
| A．there would be more need for doctors |
| B．we would make everything at home |
| C．The internet would change our lives greatly |
| D．We would spend holidays in space |
| A．变化的 | B．真实的 | C．虚拟的 | D．生动的 |
| A．People will have to go to work as today. |
| B．People will need to go to the doctor. |
| C．There will have to use the limited resources on Earth. |
| D．There will be many tall buildings, underwater cities, and holidays in space. |
| A．Why will changes happen in 2121? |
| B．What might life be like in 2121? |
| C．How will we go into space for holidays? |
| D．How does the internet change our life? |
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【推荐1】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!
根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。1. Which of the following is mentioned in the passage?
| A．In 2060, humans may be able to communicate with dogs and aliens. |
| B．Most people will be able to live up to two hundred years in forty years. |
| C．The sensors will turn off the lights after you leave the living room in 2060. |
A． | B． | C． |
| A．scary | B．surprising | C．disappointing |
| A．Life in 2060 | B．The Biggest Breakthrough | C．How to Live Longer |
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.
1. What does the World Future Society do?
| 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 |
【推荐3】What will the world of the future be like? There are plenty of people who are happy to give their opinion of what we will be doing in 2050. Here are two predictions about the world of tomorrow.
When we dream about the future, many like to think of owning a personal flying car. It has many advantages. We could fly at 480km per hour, avoiding traffic lights and busy roads. However, some people believe there will be problems with traffic. If the cars become popular, there is likely to be an air traffic jam. What will happen if the cars stop working? These are problems we must expect if flying cars become true.
Three-dimensional(3D) printing is another new technology. 3D printers are used to build an object. They build the object until it is complete. Car companies already use 3D printers to make life-size models of car parts, and medical companies use the technology to make man-made body parts. As we move into the future, 3D printing will change the way we shop, the way we treat sick people. The disadvantage is that it will be very expensive.
So, in the future, we might be able to fly to work or print out new shoes. Although there are some problems to solve before this will be possible, we can certainly dream of a world where technology makes life easier and safer for millions of people.
1. The underlined word “avoiding” means __________ in Chinese.| A．预知 | B．错开 | C．避免 | D．遵守 |
| A．two | B．three | C．four | D．five |
| A．Car companies | B．Flying cars | C．Body parts | D．3D printers |
| A．doesn’t care | B．feels hopeful | C．feels unbelievable | D．really worries |
| A．Environmental protection | B．The world of tomorrow |
| C．Advantages of tomorrow | D．Future plans |
【推荐1】When you want to buy something, do you buy it new or second-hand? These days, buying second-hand items is becoming more popular.
Second-hand items are much cheaper than new ones, so people can save money. It’s also good for the environment. In 2020, the mass（质量）of all man-made materials became greater than that of every living thing on Earth. So it’s a better choice to reuse old things.
People can even find some “extinct”（绝版 的）items, or items that are no longer made. For example, some people like to buy vintage items, including clothes and accessories（饰品）. These items often go back 30 years or even more. But as long as they’re in good condition, people can still use them.
Second-hand items connect people. In this way, they sometimes pass on history and stories. Here are two examples.
Zhao Kaiqi, 22, college student, Harbin, Heilongjiang
I love buying books on Deja Vu, an online second-hand trading site. It’s a good choice for students like me. I can save a lot of money. It also brings me interesting experiences that I don’t have when I buy new books. One time, I found a note in a second-hand book. Its previous（之前的）owner left the note, hoping that I would enjoy the book. It was heartwarming to read. I want to do something like that in the future.
Kate, 25, writer, London, UK
I am a big fan of vintage items. They are special. I like items from the 1950s and 1960s. Vintage items carry stories from the past. Once I bought a bracelet（手链） with the words “Rose” and “Love, Jason” inscribed（刻） on it. It made me wonder about
| A．To introduce the second-hand culture. |
| B．To call people to buy new items. |
| C．To show how many people buy second-hand items. |
| D．To explain the good and bad points of second-hand items. |
| A．what second-hand item people can buy | B．why people buy second-hand items |
| C．where people can buy second-hand items | D．when people can buy second-hand items |
| A．new and good | B．old but good |
| C．expensive but good | D．fashionable and modern |
| A．the designer of the bracelet | B．the material of the bracelet |
| C．the happiness of finding old items | D．the story behind the bracelet |
【推荐2】New school year has come. Are you ready to put down your tablets (平板电脑) and phones and pick up spatulas and brooms (锅铲和扫帚)?
According to the new curriculum standard, primary and middle school students will have at least one course every week to learn how to do basic chores, such as cooking and cleaning. Labor education will become an important part of schooling.
Take cooking as an example. The first and second graders will be encouraged to take on basic tasks such as washing and preparing vegetables. The third and fourth graders will be taught to make some cold dishes, boil eggs, and heat up steamed buns, baozi, etc. Students in fifth and sixth grades will learn to cook two to three quick and easy dishes, such as scrambled eggs with tomato and fried eggs. Middle school students will be required to learn to cook three to four main dishes independently for lunch or dinner.
There are undoubtedly many benefits of learning cooking as a skill. As you learn to cook, you are getting a powerful tool to take control of your own health. You can also create lots of great memories in the kitchen, and feel a sense of achievement. More importantly, learning to cook prepares you for the future. If you can cook, you are able to live a healthier and more independent life.
Parents welcome the cooking courses with open arms. They believe that the courses will provide their children with a chance to experience life, develop necessary skills and become well-rounded persons.
1. How often will the students learn to do basic chores when new school year has come?| A．At least once a week. | B．At least twice a week. | C．At least three times a week. |
| A．three to four main dishes |
| B．two to three quick and easy dishes |
| C．some cold dishes, boil eggs, and heat up steamed buns |
| A．成就感 | B．舒适感 | C．恐惧感 |
| A．They will be free at that time. |
| B．They won’t look after the kids. |
| C．The courses can make their kids more independent. |
【推荐3】Disneyland is a wonderful place. It is full of magic and fun. Many people want to work there and get to be a part of Disney magic every day!
If you want to work at Disneyland, you should know the rules. It may be the most amazing place in the world, but the rules are kind of strange.
Rule1：Disneyland employees（雇员）are not allowed（允许）to say they do not know the answer to a question. If they are not sure, they must find someone who does or call their manager.
Rule2：Disneyland employees are not allowed to discuss their job on social media（社交网络）. If they break this rule, they may get fired.
Rule3：Disneyland employees. are not allowed to point. If people ask them for directions（方向）, they must gesture（做手势）with two fingers or their hand, never one finger.
1. According to the passage, you should know __________ rules if you want to work at Disneyland.| A．one | B．two | C．three | D．four |
| A．are allowed to say that they do not know | B．must find someone for help |
| C．can discuss with the tourists | D．can't break the rules |
| A．catch fire | B．make a fire | C．be a fireman | D．lose their jobs |
| A．Disneyland visitors | B．Disneyland manager |
| C．Disneyland employees | D．Disneyland |
【推荐1】Thousands of miles from the Earth, in outer space, is a small planet, far from the Sun, behind a much bigger planet. Little green aliens live there. They use torches to see.
One day, a young alien, Neila, put the wrong batteries in her torch.
Suddenly, there was bright light. It went up into the sky, around the Sun and reached the Earth.
The light hit a boy called Billy and his dog. Neila quickly turned the torch off, but the pair were caught by the light. They flew through space and landed near Neila.
“ Hello,” said Billy. Neila smiled.
“ Wow!” said Billy, “Everything’s made of ice cream!”
“The ice cream never melts (融化), and nobody eats it. It’s too cold here,” said Neila.
Neila looked sad. “Can you help us?” she said, “We need sunshine to make things grow.”
“No problem,” said Billy, “Can you get us home? I have an idea.”
“Wait there!” said Neila.
She got her torch, put the wrong batteries in again—ZOOM! Billy and his dog flew back to the Earth.
Billy pointed his bedroom mirror between the Sun and Fliptune. The sunlight bounced off the mirror and up onto Neila’s planet.
Thanks to Billy, Fliptune is not cold any more. Billy moves the mirror every day to keep the sun shining there. Now Neila and her friends sit in the sun and enjoy all the free ice cream.
1. What does the underlined phrase “the pair” refer to in paragraph 4?| A．The batteries. | B．Billy and his dog. | C．Billy and Neila. | D．The torch and the batteries. |
| A．By moving the mirror. | B．By turning off the torch. |
| C．By pointing the bedroom mirror. | D．By putting the wrong batteries in the torch. |
a. Neila asked Billy for help.
b. Billy and his dog flew to Fliptune.
c. Neila helped Billy and his dog back to the Earth.
d. Billy moved the mirror every day to warm Fliptune.
| A．c-a-d-b | B．c-a-b-d | C．b-a-d-c | D．b-a-c-d |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．Clever and kind. | B．Brave but forgetful. | C．Kind and strong. | D．Clever but careless. |
At the moment, it may be difficult to imagine, but many people believe that, by the year 2100, we will live on the planet Mars. Our own planet, Earth, is becoming more and more crowded and polluted.
Life on Mars will be better than that on Earth in many ways. People will have more space.
However, in some ways, life on Mars may not be better than that on the earth today. Humans need food, water and air to live.
There is another problem for us to live on Mars.
| A．Besides, transport should be much better. |
| B．Mars pulls us much less than the Earth does. |
| C．Luckily, we can start again and build a better world on Mars. |
| D．Scientists should be able to develop plants that can be grown on Mars. |
| E．Living in a large building with only 10 bedrooms is highly possible. |
What will the world of tomorrow look like? Many people today believe that technology is going to help solve some of the most difficult problems we have on Earth today. New technology may solve old problems, and it may also create new ones. No technology is perfect.
When we dream about the future, many of us think that we will be able to fly to the sky in our own personal flying car. We could fly at 480km per hour, avoiding traffic lights and busy roads.
3D printing is another new technology for the future. 3D printers are already used to make life-size models of car parts, and man-made body parts, such as ears.
Finally, people are trying to build a robot suit. This is an electronic suit. It allows people to lift heavy objects and walk a long way.
Looking ahead, it is easy to imagine a future. We will be able to fly to work, print out a new pair of shoes or lift a car above our heads. Although there are some problems to solve before all of this is possible, we can certainly dream of a world.
| A．Technology makes our life more difficult. |
| B．Each has its advantages and disadvantages. |
| C．In this world, technology makes people’s life easier and safer. |
| D．The suit might help people walk again after an illness or an accident. |
| E．However, if it becomes popular, there will be problems with traffic control. |
| F．As we move into the future, it will change the way we make things and the way we treat sick people. |
