1. Who is Cindy?
A.A teacher. | B.A student. | C.An environmental expert. |
A.The effect on the environment. |
B.The arrival and departure time. |
C.The high cost on it. |
2 . The future home is something that people have talked about for decades. Because the future home idea inspires our imagination, scientists and engineers have been working hard to develop different systems to make houses “smarter”.
The video camera at the entrance recognize visitors using facial recognition. The facial recognition software of the future home will not only recognize friends, but strangers as well. And the software in the future home will run the strangers faces against a database of criminals.
The future home will also have smart application appliances (家电) as well. There will be a vast networking system connecting them. Ovens, microwaves and refrigerators will be controlled automatically, so remote cooking will be a possibility and meals are prepared for your arrival.
There will also be a green systems in place such as saving and reusing washing water and bathwater. Plants and people may receive pure or mineralized (含矿的) drinking water.
If you think this future home idea is pie in the sky or science fiction, then think again. Most of the systems described here are either in development or already out in the market. Future homes may not be standard yet for the middle class but this is not as far ahead as many people would think.
1. What can the facial recognition software be used for in the future houses?A.Greeting friends. | B.Collecting criminals information. |
C.Recognizing visitors. | D.Following dangerous criminals. |
A.Facial recognition software. | B.Remote cooking. |
C.Smart refrigerators. | D.Saving and reusing water. |
A.Attractive. | B.Common. | C.Special. | D.Excellent. |
A.Smart future home |
B.A smart networking system |
C.Software in future home |
D.Various household appliances |
3 . “The past is a different country; they do things differently there," L.P. Hartley wrote in one of his best-known novels, The Go-Between. To the British novelist, the past was irrelevant. And one of my Chinese students once told me "I have no interest in the past. I'm only interested in the present and the future." I have to disagree. The "past" is a very interesting country, and the more we know about it, the more we will be able to understand the present and thus, prepare ourselves for the future.
An ideal place, as I see it, that can allow us to look back on the past is the museum. I prefer to visit museums as if you are sitting in the same room with some of the greatest men in history. While no museums can claim to offer a complete picture of human history, the lessons we can learn from the events and wonders of the past are of great value.
Thanks to modern technology, museums are being transformed from places of looking and learning to spaces of participation and interaction. A large number of immersive (沉浸式) multi-media displays, which allow visitors to engage with its exhibits during their visit, play a big part at the Shanghai Natural History Museum.
The rise in technology has also made museums more accessible than ever. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, traditional museums have started to think outside of the box in order to create new ways for visitors to experience their collections online. It is definitely good news for those who are fascinated by museums but are struggling to actually go there. However, you shouldn't expect to get the same experience that an in-person visit would provide, at least, that is, for now.
International Museum Day is observed on May 18 every year. This is a quick reminder that you should always spare some time to visit museums and appreciate the "must-see 'em" things that are an important part of the cultural heritage of humankind.
1. What does the writer think of “the past”?A.Different. | B.Significant. | C.Unrelated. | D.Understandable. |
A.It’s where to learn and reflect. |
B.It’s where to learn about previous events. |
C.It’s where to meet with great minds. |
D.It’s where to appreciate ancient wonders. |
A.Offering online exhibits. | B.Allowing more in-person visits. |
C.Adding multi-media displays. | D.Showing a complete picture of history. |
A.Technology Revives Museums | B.Observe International Museum Day |
C.Museums Are “Must-see 'ems” | D.Visit Museums In-person or Online |
4 . Chinese volunteers have completed a one-year test living in a simulated(模拟的)space lab in Beijing. The total length of the test, which started on May 10th last year,
The space lab, called the Yuegong-1, or Lunar Palace 1, measures around 150 square meters. It
A total of eight
The goal of the project “Yuegong 365” is to
A.reached | B.devoted | C.wasted | D.saved |
A.happiest | B.busiest | C.longest | D.hardest |
A.displays | B.contains | C.discovers | D.uses |
A.strange | B.familiar | C.close | D.similar |
A.removed | B.combined | C.sold | D.recycled |
A.volunteers | B.engineers | C.athletes | D.reporters |
A.living | B.studying | C.training | D.communicating |
A.four | B.five | C.two | D.three |
A.passed | B.entered | C.chose | D.exchanged |
A.impressed | B.welcomed | C.challenged | D.replaced |
A.turned around | B.came up | C.turned up | D.came out |
A.graduated | B.escaped | C.returned | D.retired |
A.At the beginning | B.By the way | C.As a result | D.At the same time |
A.relaxing | B.practicing | C.lasting | D.settling |
A.different | B.extra | C.unforgettable | D.informal |
A.competition | B.emergency | C.performance | D.conflict |
A.delay | B.flood | C.debate | D.war |
A.appreciate | B.control | C.improve | D.test |
A.separated | B.modern | C.closed | D.convenient |
A.spaceships | B.people | C.labs | D.animals |
5 . Five years ago, David Smith wore an expensive suit to work every day. “I was a clothes addict.” he jokes. “I used to carry a fresh suit to work with me so I could change if my clothes got wrinkled.” Today David wears casual clothes—khaki pants and a sports shirt—to the office. He hardly ever wears a necktie. “I am working harder than ever.” David says, “and I need to feel comfortable.”
More and more companies are allowing their office workers to wear casual clothes to work. In the United States, the change from formal to casual office wear has been gradual. In the early 1990s, many companies allowed their employees to wear casual clothes on Friday (but only on Friday). This became known as “dress-down Friday” or “casual Friday”. “What started out as an extra one-day-a-week benefit for employees has really become an everyday thing.” said business consultant Maisly Jones.
Why have so many companies started allowing their employees to wear casual clothes? One reason is that it’s easier for a company to attract new employees if it has a casual dress code.” “A lot of young people don’t want to dress up for work,” says the owner of a software company, “so it’s hard to hire people if you have a conservative(保守的)dress code.” Another reason is that people seem happier and more productive when they are wearing comfortable clothes. In a study conducted by Levi Strauss and Company, 85 percent of employers said that they believe that casual dress improves employee morale(心境,士气). Only 4 percent of employers said that casual dress has a negative influence on productivity. Supporters of casual office wear also argue that a casual dress code helps them save money. “Suits are expensive, if you have to wear one every day,” one person said. “For the same amount of money, you can buy a lot more casual clothes.”
1. David Smith refers to himself as having been “a clothes addict,” because .A.he often wore khaki pants and a sports shirt |
B.he couldn’t stand a clean appearance |
C.he wanted his clothes to look neat all the time |
D.he didn’t want to spend much money on clothes |
A.they make him feel at ease when working |
B.he cannot afford to buy expensive clothes |
C.he looks handsome in casual clothes |
D.he no longer works for any company |
A.Many employees don’t like a conservative dress code. |
B.Comfortable clothes make employees more productive. |
C.A casual clothes code is welcomed by young employees. |
D.All the employers in the U. S. are for casual office wear. |
A.Company workers started to dress down about fifty years ago. |
B.Dress-down has become an everyday phenomenon since the early 90s. |
C.“Dress-down Friday” was first given as a favor from employers. |
D.Many workers want to wear casual clothes to impress people. |
A.saving employees’ money |
B.making employees more attractive |
C.improving employees’ motivation |
D.making employees happier |