Nowadays even your grandmother is not likely to call you on your landline. Evidence indicates that the elderly are in fact adapting to new technology quite easily, especially as digital technology continues to become ever more user-friendly. For those who do have difficulty, help is at hand.
In many countries, the elderly can receive free training in the use of computers, and learn how to correspond by email, how to send photos and voice messages, and how to use the Internet for shopping and other services. Across the world, centres for the elderly report that their most popular classes are in the use of smartphones and tables. It is clear that the elderly have already come to rely on digital technology to help them remain independent and keep in touch with friends and relatives.
Elderly people enjoy using technology for the same reasons as the rest of us: entertainment and leisure. Having plenty of free time, many elderly people like to find out new things or write down their experiences. Being able to use a computer, smartphone or tablet makes this easier to do, and can open the door to interesting hobbies. Many social media sites developed for the younger generation are now being enjoyed by the elderly, too. And for elderly people who may be unable to leave their homes without assistance, communication with the outside world is essential to prevent loneliness and to allow them to call for help in emergencies. In Singapore, the elderly are even turning to robots to keep them in good physical shape.
So it would seem that rather than being afraid of new technology, the elderly have much to gain from it, and are embracing it fully. As digital technology comes down in price, and becomes easier to operate, it could help to transform old age for millions of people.
1. Why are elderly people less likely to call our landlines? (no more than 15 words)2. What does the underlined word in Paragraph 2 mean? (1 word)
3. What is the main idea of Paragraph 3? (no more than 10 words)
4. According to the text, how could digital technology change elderly people’s life in the future? (no more than 10 words)
5. If you were old, what would you like the technology to help you with in daily life? Please explain why. (no more than 20 words)
（1）向Chris表示祝贺；
（2）谈谈你在大学专业（major）选择上的困惑；
（3）向对方征求意见和建议。
注意：
（1）词数不少于100；
（2）可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯；
（3）开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Chris,
How is everything going?
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Yours,
Li Jin
3 . Concerned about staying safe in your hotel? This list of Hotel Safety Tips will give you the tools and techniques you need to feel and be safe. From years of staying in hotels (mostly for work) we’ve learned how to minimize the risk of hotel theft or other hotel risks by employing the simple but effective hotel safety strategics listed below.
Always lock the door
All hotels have door latches that add an extra layer of security to the door. It won’t stop the most determined thieves, but it will slow them down and for the less ambitious it might be enough to scare them off. If your door has a manual lock, be sure to flip it locked. You can’t have enough protection.
Avoid leaving valuables in your room
Numerous staff members have master keys that can open every room in the hotel and the cleaning staff enters your room at least once a day. While most are professionals and wouldn’t dream of taking anything, there’s no need to tempt them by leaving your diamond ring on the bed or laptop in plain sight. Always take valuables with you IF you can.
Use the privacy signs whenever possible
If you do have to leave your room make sure you hang the privacy sign. If the guest is in the room, hotel staff may avoid the guest. You can also turn your TV on to further indicate someone’s in the room improving the chances your stuff will be safe. This hotel safety tip obviously doesn’t apply if you desire your room being serviced.
For a bonus hotel safety tip, hang the sign when YOU are in the room to make sure they stay clear.
Learn the hotel exits
If you’ve ever experienced escaping from a hotel at 2 in the morning for a hotel fire it’s not pleasant! Take a quick glance at the exit plan posted in the room and be ready. Don’t forget to leave your luggage when you exit your room in a fire situation.
1. According to the passage, the door latches may ________.| A．stop the theft | B．scare all thieves off |
| C．keep your room safer | D．not give you any protection |
| A．Persuade. | B．Attract. | C．Threat. | D．Refuse. |
| A．Make sure the cleaning staff clean your room every day. |
| B．Test to make sure the privacy sign works well. |
| C．Always turn your TV on while you are in the room. |
| D．Avoid leaving your stuff in the room. |
| A．look through the exit plan carefully before leaving | B．post an exit plan in the room in advance |
| C．escape immediately without taking any luggage | D．stay in the room until 2 in the morning |
| A．A technical instruction book. | B．A community survey report. |
| C．A diary. | D．A guidebook. |
| A．lain | B．lying | C．being lain | D．lie |
| A．bring up | B．bring on | C．bring in | D．bring off |
| A．in the mood for | B．at the point of | C．on the edge of | D．with the help of |
| A．occupies | B．polishes | C．prohibits | D．shelters |
| A．Before | B．Whenever | C．Now that | D．In case |
| A．Catch sight of | B．Make use of | C．Take care of | D．Keep track of |
| A．remote | B．distinct | C．identical | D．greedy |
