1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the main idea of the conversation?

A．The fact that robots will replace humans entirely.

B．The fact that robots will take jobs from humans.

C．The fact that robots will be introduced into people’s homes.

2. How does the man think about robots?

A．They do more with less cost.

B．They are not very friendly.

C．They break down regularly.

3. What percentage of jobs will be at risk during the next decade?

A．3%.

B．15%.

C．33%.

2 . Education in 2080 is distinctive from education in the 2020s. Until about 2035, the main function of education systems was to supply the economy with the next generation of workers. In 2080, the purpose of education is the well-being of society and all its members. To make this a bit more tangible for you, I would like to give an example of what a child’s education looks like in 2080. Her name is Shemsy. Shemsy is 13, and she is confident and loves learning.

Shemsy does not go to school in the morning because schools as you know them no longer exist. The institution was abolished as it was widely thought of as more like a prison or a factory than a creative learning environment. Schools have been replaced with “Learning Hubs” that are not restricted to certain ages. They are where intergenerational learning happens, in line with the belief that learning is a lifelong pursuit.

Every year, Shemsy designs her learning journey for the year with a highly attentive “teacher-citizen”. Shemsy is actively engaged in designing her education and has to propose projects she would like to be involved in to contribute to and serve her community. She also spends lots of time playing as the role of play in learning has finally been recognized as essential and core to our humanity. Shemsy works a lot collaboratively. Access to education is universal, and higher education institutions no longer differentiate themselves by how many people they reject yearly. Variability between students is expected and leveraged (利用) as young people teach one another and use their differences as a source of strength. Shemsy naturally explores what she is curious about at a pace she sets. She still has some classes to take that are mandatory for children globally: Being Human and the History of Humanity.

We invite you to think about your vision for education in the year 2080, what does it look like, who does it serve,and how does it transform our societies?

1. What does paragraph 1 mainly tell us?

A．There are different types of education.

B．The present education needs improvements.

C．Education and economy are closely associated.

D．The goal of future education is fundamentally different.

2. What do we know about the Learning Hub that Shemsy goes to?

A．It accepts students of all ages.	B．It promotes competition.
C．It discourages individualized learning.	D．It is all about play-based learning.

3. What does the underlined word “mandatory” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Tough.

B．Satisfactory.

C．Optional.

D．Required.

4. What is the suitable title for the text?

A．An Example to All	B．A Vision for Education
C．A Challenge for Education	D．A Journey into the Future

3 . There’s a classic short story in which a young man travels years ahead and meets his future self. Narratives like this have always been related to science fiction. But what if you could meet your future self?

I’m a psychologist and professor. My research over the past 15 years isn’t far from this theme. I’ve largely focused on how people think about and relate to their future selves, and explored the reasons why we have such a hard time making long-term decisions. In my research, I’ve learnt that we often imagine our future selves like strangers, which can impede us in making long-term choices. One way to bridge the emotional gap is to think of future selves in more concrete and vivid ways, like writing letters to and from one’s future self, which can strengthen the connection between current and future selves.

Admittedly, having people engage in an imagined conversation is a far cry from actually meeting one’s future self. But it’s believed that far richer interactions may happen in the near future through artificial intelligence (AI). It wouldn’t be predicting exactly what choices you’d make. It’d be more about showing your potential, based on the lives of people similar to you: not just one possible life for you, but rather, the most possible life path for you. Such interactions could offer valuable insights into our potential future selves.

So, to return to my original question: if you could time-travel to meet your future self, what aspects of your life would you want to know more about? I realized, through thorough reflections, that the most powerful questions would be ones that helped me make better choices today —questions exploring personal growth, regrets and unfulfilled actions.

Actually, you don’t need to wait for time travel or advanced AI for answers that you can act on. Through my research, I’ve learnt that simply taking a bit of time to picture this meeting can help you make better choices now. All you need is a little imagination, and the willingness to put yourself in the shoes of a person you currently treat as a stranger.

1. Why is it difficult for people to make long-term decisions according to the author?

A．Technology for time travel is not available.

B．Strangers cannot help with decision-making.

C．Writing letters to one’s future self is impractical.

D．People find it hard to connect with their distant selves.

2. What does the underlined phrase “a far cry from” mean in paragraph 3?

A．contradictory to	B．very different from
C．not as convenient as	D．less popular than

3. Which question would the author most likely ask his future self?

A．Why hasn’t my hard work ever paid off?

B．What can AI do to help people become better persons?

C．If given the chance, what would you have done differently?

D．How can I succeed without going through all the difficulties in life?

4. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?

A．Time travel: What if you met your future self?

B．My research: How do people view their future selves?

C．Emotional gap: Why can’t we talk with our future selves?

D．Artificial intelligence: Is it possible to meet your future self?

4 . What has made working at home possible?

A．Communication industry.

B．Personal computers.

C．Living far from companies.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Why did people leave the earth for Mars?

A．The earth was seriously polluted.

B．War made them lose their home.

C．The earth failed to provide enough water.

2. What does the speaker have for breakfast?

A．Pills and juice.

B．Bread and milk.

C．Meat.

3. How does the speaker go to school?

A．By car.

B．By plane.

C．By spaceship.

4. What will the speaker learn from the guides?

A．The languages.

B．The ability of solving problems.

C．How to keep away from the pollution.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What did the program say about the life in the future?

A．More time will be spent on people’s work.

B．More free time will be available to people.

C．More supermarkets will come into being.

2. What is the speakers’ attitude to the program’s opinion on shopping in the future?

A．Approving.

B．Doubtful.

C．Unclear.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Social media and video calls are presented as tools to connect with people from different countries.

A．True

B．False

2. The speaker suggests that traditional pets are better companions than virtual pets.

A．True

B．False

3. Connecting with friends in the future is described as limited to the same neighborhood.

A．True

B．False

4. Virtual pets are mentioned as possible companions in the future.

A．True

B．False

5. The main theme of the speech is described as future travel adventures.

A．True

B．False

6. The audience is encouraged to anticipate a future without laughter and fun.

A．True

B．False

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. According to the speech, what might be even cooler in the future?

A．Backpacks

B．Social media and video calls

C．Traditional pets

2. How does the speaker describe the connection with friends in the future?

A．Limited to the same neighborhood

B．Restricted to letters

C．Connecting with people from different countries

3. What is mentioned as a possible future companion?

A．Real pets

B．Virtual pets

C．No companions

4. According to the speech, what might social media and video calls connect us with?

A．Only classmates

B．People from all over the globe

C．Only family members

5. What is the main theme of the speech?

A．Future technology

B．Future travel adventures

C．Future friends and fun

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Small tablets are mentioned as a possible replacement for heavy backpacks in the future.

A．True

B．False

2. Virtual reality is described as a tool for making learning more interactive and fun.

A．True

B．False

3. The speaker suggests that classrooms will be limited to physical locations in the future.

A．True

B．False

4. According to the speech, virtual reality could allow students to explore historical places.

A．True

B．False

5. The audience is encouraged to prepare for a future where learning is only in books.

A．True

B．False

6. The future of education is described as one where virtual reality makes learning more boring.

A．True

B．False

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is suggested as a replacement for heavy backpacks in the future?

A．Small tablets

B．Virtual reality glasses

C．Interactive whiteboards

2. How does the speaker describe the use of virtual reality in education?

A．Making learning boring

B．Providing interactive and fun ways to learn

C．Eliminating the need for classrooms

3. According to the speech, where could your classroom be in the future?

A．Anywhere you want it to be

B．Only in schools

C．Always in a virtual world

4. What might virtual reality allow students to explore?

A．The past

B．Only books

C．The present

5. What is the main theme of the speech?

A．Future technology

B．Fun learning in the future

C．Future transportation