When we think about 2050, it seems that it is far from now and it will be a totally different world. But in fact, it is just about 30 years from now and we can already know what will be possible to have by that time. Now, let’s have a look at some predictions about 2050 together.
First, AI (人工智能) will offer (提供) more jobs in 2050. Many people worry about AI in our lives because they think in the end robots will do all the work and we won’t have jobs. But according to the survey of Forbes, in 2021, AI will create 2.3 million jobs and make only 1.8 million jobs disappear (消失).
Second, space travel will be possible in 2050. According to Business Insider, people can travel in space in 2050. But it will only be for wealthy people, because the travel to space will cost (花费) about 100 million dollars for just one week.
Last, self-driving cars will make driving safer. According to a report by Stanford University, in 2050, self-driving cars will make traffic related (有关联的) deaths less possible and they can also bring changes in our lifestyles, too. We will have more time for ourselves.
1. According to the survey, AI will create ________ jobs.| A．1.8 million | B．2.3 million | C．30 million | D．100 million |
| A．rich | B．healthy | C．successful | D．outgoing |
| A．You can drive it to space. |
| B．You can travel to anywhere you want. |
| C．You will drive it faster than usual cars. |
| D．You will have more free time. |
| A．five | B．four | C．three | D．two |
| A．AI will surely make robots do all the work for humans. |
| B．Life in 50 years will keep the same. |
| C．Space travel may come true in 2050. |
| D．Self-driving cars will make driving less safe. |
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【推荐1】Rice, chicken, tomatoes … These foods are so common in our lives today.
Meat made in lab
Making meat in lab will reduce greenhouse gases.
Insects become tasty
Insects have as much protein (蛋白质) as fish and meat.
Scientists are thinking to add natural “seasonings” (调料品) in vegetables. The “seasonings” come from some animals.
| A．Smart way to eat vegetables. |
| B．Also, people can make it healthier by cutting out fat. |
| C．They make the vegetables taste better. |
| D．What about food in the future? |
| E．But raising insects is much easier. |
| F．What kind of food would you like to eat? |
【推荐2】Welcome to Share Ideas! I’m Tony Brown. This is Dr. Lin. He is a scientist. He has many exciting ideas about life in the future. Let’s listen to what he has to say.
“I think in the future, traveling will be much cleaner and safer. Most cars will run on solar energy. That way, there will be less pollution. Computers will control (控制) those cars and there won’t be an accident. All of the computers will work together with radio signals (信号).”
“I also think that people will be able to go back to the past through a time tunnel(隧道). If they do something wrong, they will be able to go back and do it again and try not to make the same mistakes.”
“Housework will become much easier because you’ll just tell a robot to do it.”
“In the future, people will be able to talk with each other on the phone more easily. When you’re talking to the person on the screen of the cell phone, you’ll be able to see the person. So we have the telephones today, they will seem out of date.”
What do you think life in the future will be like? Send us a letter.
1. Dr. Lin’s ideas are about ________.| A．travel in the future | B．TV programs | C．life in the future | D．future telephone |
| A．radio signals | B．computers | C．solar energy | D．policeman |
| A．There will be fewer car accidents. | B．People won’t get sick. |
| C．Robots will help people do housework. | D．People will not use telephone. |
| A．太阳能的 | B．节省的 | C．浪费的 | D．电子的 |
| A．Visit Dr. Lin. | B．Telephone Tony Brown. |
| C．Buy new cars running on solar energy. | D．Send them E-mails. |
Do you know what the world will be like in the future?
Maybe there won’t be any TV channels (频道) in 2050. People will choose a programme from a “menu”.
In a word, the world will be different in the future. We will have a better life in many ways.
| A．It will use a lot of water. |
| B．Water will become a big problem. |
| C．Scientists say that life will be very different in 2050. |
| D．And a computer will send the programme to the television. |
| E．By 2050, music, films and books will come to us by computer. |
| F．There will be many wars (战争) in the future. |
We have seen flying cars in movies many times, but now they will finally be available on the market.
A Dutch (荷兰) company has developed the world’s first flying car that can be produced in large numbers. The car looks like a cross between a motorbike and a helicopter (直升飞机). It has three wheels and can carry two people at a time. Its blades (桨叶), which usually fold up, will spread like a bird’s wings when you press a button (按钮) in the car.
The flying car weighs 680 kg. It needs a 165-meter-long runway to take off and 130 meters to land. It can fly 400 to 500 kilometers continuously at the height of 3,500 meters. It has a top speed of around 170km/h both on the road and in the sky and can speed up from 0 to 95 km/h within eight seconds.
The car has a similar operating system as a motorbike. But people who want to drive the car need not only a driver’s license, but also a pilot’s license. With keys in their hands, they can choose to drive or fly to their destination.
The company plans to produce between 50 and 100 of flying cars in 2019. Each flying car will cost about 400,000 pounds. The company will develop a cheaper type of the car several years later.
1. Paragraph 2 mainly tells us the___________of the flying car.| A．speed | B．shape | C．height | D．price |
| A．the flying car can fly 3500 meters continuously |
| B．with a driver’s license, everyone can drive the flying car |
| C．the price of the flying cars will be lower several years later |
| D．the flying car has two wheels and can carry three people at a time |
| A．introduce the flying car to readers |
| B．compare two different kinds of cars |
| C．show the importance of flying cars |
| D．encourage readers to buy flying cars |
The BBC is controlled by some governors chosen by the government, but these people have complete freedom and the government can’t interfere. That is to say, the BBC is not the voice of the government. It has to be as fair as possible in giving radio and television time to, for example, political parties and religious groups.
There is a kind of interesting services in Britain--- rental services. Many people prefer to rent their television sets instead of buying them.
The rent for a black-white set is about 80 pence a week (in 1980). The rent of a color set is more than twice that of a black-white set. If the sets go wrong, people can have them mended free of charge or replaced at once.
Everyone who owns or rents a television set has to pay a yearly license. There is no advertising on BBC radio or television. It is from the sale of license that the BBC gets most of its money. A license for a black-white set cost 8 pounds, and for a color set 18 pounds a year.
There are four specialized radio channels, which broadcast different kinds of programs. Radio 1 is mainly pop music. Radio 2 is about light music, sports and other programs. Radio 3 broadcasts serious music, talks on serious subjects, etc. news broadcasts are mainly given by radio 4.
There are special programs for Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and certain parts of England. It also broadcasts programs about Britain--- in many different languages as well as in English to all parts of the world.
1. The officials in charge of the BBC _________________.
| A．must stay what the government wants to say |
| B．should give more time to political parties than to religious groups |
| C．are elected by the citizens from all over the country |
| D．can decide things without the permission for the government |
| A．It gets money from all kinds of advertisements |
| B．The BBC depends on the rent of TV sets |
| C．The BBC gets money by mending TV sets that have gone wrong |
| D．It gets its money mainly by selling license |
| A．has to buy a television set of his own |
| B．must rent a TV set |
| C．has to buy a license once a year |
| D．can change his broken TV set for a new one without pay |
| A．The BBC radio services includes 4 radio channels. |
| B．The BBC broadcasts to foreign countries only in English. |
| C．The programs of the four radio channels are not the same. |
| D．The BBC special programs are not only for foreign countries but also for different areas in its own country. |
【推荐3】Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents. However, it is not true. Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. Here is some advice for you to bridge the generation gap.
Don’t argue with your parents. Your parents probably won’t consider(考虑)your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can’t express yourself well if you are angry. Go someplace to cool off. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. If you don’t think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter.
Try to reach a compromise (和解) Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Michael’s mother didn’t agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it. But they finally came to a compromise. Michael bought the motorcycle, but he only drove it on certain days.
Of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect(尊重) for them. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.
Talk about your opinions. Tell your parents what you care about and why. Understanding your opinions might help them see your purposes(目的)in life.
1. The passage tells us have a communication problem.| A．parents and other people | B．school kids and their parents. |
| C．teachers and their students | D．parents and children of all ages |
| A．don’t get to them often | B．write a letter to them |
| C．don’t speak to them politely | D．express yourself well |
| A．Michael and his mother finally came to a compromise. |
| B．You can keep your disagreement and argue with your parents. |
| C．Michael’s mother agreed with him about buying a motorcycle at first. |
| D．Michael didn’t buy the motorcycle at last. |
| A．冷静 | B．快乐 | C．休息 | D．凉快 |
| A．parents and children should not have the generation gap |
| B．parents should show love and respect for their children |
| C．there are some good ways to bridge the generation gap |
| D．there are so many serious problems in families today |
