1 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。
Hi Kelsey,

Happy 18th birthday! You’ve officially reach     1     (adult) in a lot of ways, even though I know you’re already mature beyond your years.

Many bittersweet events will happen in the next ten years. There will be highs. Stick to     2     (cherish) every single second. There will also be lows, and you may feel     3     (dishearten). But you’ll surely be committed to     4     (make) it through, and    5     (gradual) you’ll get stronger than before.

The world will always throw new challenges at you.     6     a consequence, your strength will be tested again and again. Looking back to what has happened over the last decade, I feel proud of how far you’ve come. Approve     7     everything that contributes to your     8     (become) fearless and independent.

As you become an adult, jump at every opportunity     9    comes your way. Celebrate every chance you get. No doubt you’ll always ponder     10    it and make the right decision.

Happy birthday, Kelsey! See you in ten years.

28-­year-­old Kelsey

2 . 语法填空

You will be alarmed to find future household robots looking     1     like humans than machines. As they are superior     2     humans in some ways, you will be free of many tough jobs, such as household chores, and tasks under miserable conditions. More importantly, equipped with an intelligent computer brain, they will urge you     3     (set) aside some time for outdoor exercise. You can go out for a walk     4     a leisure place while the robot takes     5    all the housework. Just imagine enjoying your meals prepared by your robot, you are bound to be the happiest one in the world. It is calculated     6     the elderly may not feel lonely if     7     (accompany) by such household robots at home.

3 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The world is changing at an increasing speed. In such a world, our ability     1       (anticipate) the future is very important. Here are some tips that may help us ensure a brighter future.

First, staying optimistic is of great importance because a     2     (pessimism) person sees difficulties in every opportunity, thus giving up easily.     3     is apparent that those who make the most of every opportunity will achieve their goals. Besides, there is a general     4     (recognise) that pressure and fear will produce doubt and disbelief. So, we should let go of them and pursue our goals bravely. What’s more, the ability     5     (cooperate) with others is quite essential. No matter how old we are, working with other people benefits us a lot. Finally, stick to keeping a     6     (purity) heart and a strong mind whatever difficulties and obstacles we may meet.

4 . 使用恰当的过渡衔接词连句成篇
①我认为将来的生活充满希望。②到那时，人工智能会使我们的生活更便捷。(make＋宾语＋宾语补足语) ③人们将不再担心缺乏能源，因为我们将会主要依赖太阳能及风能。④家家都有机器人。机器人可以帮助人们打扫房间、做饭、照看孩子等。(非限制性定语从句)⑤这就是我们未来生活的样子。⑥尽管有许多困难，但是这样的生活很有可能成为现实。
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5 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。

Though it seems that it is hard to accurately predict       1    future cars may be like, they will be       2     (potential) different in many aspects from traditional ones.

On the whole, shaped like bullets, future cars have the capacity       3     (drive) at much higher speed and they will be more energy efficient and affordable, which are       4     the horizon. More importantly, the cars will not only drive       5     (automatic) but can also be transformed into smaller boxes instantly we park,     6     (make) it possible to solve the problem of limited places to park.

Sooner or later, future cars will be bound       7     (offer) us more secure and comfortable driving experiences.

6 . 固定用法和搭配

There are     1    bunch of predictions about what the future will be like, but not every prediction is    2     (convince) and solid. There will be a growing tendency for many technological innovations    3    (pop) up. These new advances will make thousands of new products accessible to people with the    4    (intend) of facilitating people’s life. Some may seem integral to a more comfortable life. However, not everyone may have access    5    those products or compete    6     a chance to enjoy such products which will combine convenience with comfort. In light of such prospects, many people who have an influence on the latest technology are convinced    7     (work) hard to make new products cheaper and expand    8    the benefits of those products. As a consequence, the whole society can benefit from it.

7 . 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．People’s way of consumption will change.

B．More supermarkets will come into existence.

C．More free time will be available for people.

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

A．Doubtful.

B．Supportive.

C．Dismissive.

10 . We asked Professor John Williams, a futurologist, for his expert predictions on life in the next few decades.

“Unfortunately, it looks quite likely that the climate may ________significantly (显著地), with hotter summers, colder winters and more flooding. At the same time, fuel for heating or air conditioning will probably become much more expensive. For these reasons, our houses will certainly have to become much better ________. People are already building so-called ‘passive houses’, which have little or no central heating at all, ________ the body heat of the people who live there.

“Homes probably won’t be as big, and so we will need more adaptable (可改变的) furniture, such as sofa beds, and when we are not ________ our furniture we will be able to fold it away into wall cabinets (壁橱). Houses could have moveable walls so that the same space can be ________ in different ways.”

“New technology will make us more self-sufficient (自给自足的). Kitchens may have fish tanks which, as well as providing fish to eat, also ________ fresh vegetables. The plants will ________ oxygen for the fish. These tanks will be powered by household waste and create ________, which can then be used to run the family car—________ we might not all have cars!”

“Water will be more expensive and the home of the future will probably be designed to use much ________ water. Washing machines and dishwashers might use sound waves to shake ________ off. We may even take showers using sound waves. What water we do use will be recycled and used again round the house and private swimming pools will become a thing of the ________.”

“We will also ______ ) have more robots in our houses, though they won’t look like the ones in films. There will probably be small robots ________ to clean the fridge or open the curtains. ________ fridges will tell us when food is about to go out of date and even suggest recipes, and we will be able to communicate with our homes by mobile phone wherever we are.”

1.

A．change

B．improve

C．respond

D．cool

2.

A．prepared

B．placed

C．qualified

D．equipped

3.

A．dealing with

B．relying on

C．focusing on

D．giving out

4.

A．using

B．moving

C．cleaning

D．selling

5.

A．demanded

B．arranged

C．measured

D．enlarged

6.

A．produce

B．wash

C．store

D．cook

7.

A．find

B．save

C．provide

D．test

8.

A．spaces

B．energy

C．systems

D．material

9.

A．as

B．if

C．unless

D．though

10.

A．more

B．warmer

C．less

D．slower

11.

A．dirt

B．water

C．leaves

D．hair

12.

A．future

B．past

C．life

D．imagination

13.

A．regularly

B．suddenly

C．nearly

D．certainly

14.

A．designed

B．discovered

C．repaired

D．collected

15.

A．Old

B．Additional

C．Common

D．Clever