1 . We are now in the 22nd century. With the development of science and technology, people can change their bodies
As years went by, Mr. Smith was bored of his look. Several months ago, Mr. Smith went to a body engineering shop and
In the next few weeks, Mr. Smith’s interest in his
| A．in | B．by | C．on | D．of |
| A．cared for | B．waited for | C．asked for | D．sent for |
| A．popular | B．similar | C．strange | D．useful |
| A．long | B．short | C．thick | D．thin |
| A．silently | B．foolishly | C．carelessly | D．suddenly |
| A．shape | B．age | C．life | D．look |
| A．probably | B．hardly | C．nearly | D．completely |
| A．Because | B．But | C．However | D．Although |
| A．guided | B．refused | C．forced | D．allowed |
| A．interest | B．condition | C．decision | D．situation |
2 . What’s next after the smartphone?
Humans can perform tricks today that magicians couldn’t have imagined 50 years ago. Armed with only a tiny device today, our smartphone allows us to access a lifetime’s worth of information, connect with anyone in real time even if they are miles away and perform complex tasks like drawing a floor plan within minutes. But, the most astonishing part of this technological “magic” is the speed at which new opportunities and experiences are coming out.
From generation to generation, we have seen the inevitable connection between humans and technology as advancements are adopted to serve us and improve our quality of life. And the rate of technological progress is doubling every year.
Twenty years ago, who would have thought that we would be walking with robots and cyborgs (半人半机器的生物)? With the advancement of technology, we humans are accepting digital technologies to improve and extend our senses and capabilities.
Take Moon Ribs and Neil Harbison for example. They are the founders of the Cyborg Foundation, which aims to help humans become cyborgs, defend cyborg rights and promote cyborgs as social and artistic movement. Both Ribs and Harbison are cyborgs, with Ribs having a seismic chip put into her arm so she can feel earthquakes all around the world in real time and Harbison, who is color blind, has an antenna (天线) put into his head to allow him to be aware of visible and invisible colors via sound waves.
This is only the beginning of beginnings. As we continue to spend more time with machines, the more they will become embedded (嵌入) in our lives. Technology already feels like it has a mind of its own, and over the next two decades, this will become even more pronounced.
Machines will eventually become as intelligent as us, and, while today they may just live in our pockets, tomorrow they could be in our blood stream and our minds, linking us to the cloud. And as this gap separating humans and machines continues to close, we will reach a point where we become indistinguishable from one another. Technology and humanity will fuse (融合) together some day in the near future.
1. The first paragraph of the passage is intended to tell readers .| A．smartphone brings us much convenience |
| B．the magical and powerful functions of smartphone |
| C．the most astonishing technological magic of smartphone |
| D．new opportunities and experiences are coming out at a high speed |
| A．Unavoidable. | B．Unbelievable. | C．Unreliable. | D．Unrealistic. |
| A．help human to create other cyborgs |
| B．sense colors by using sound waves |
| C．see both visible and invisible colors |
| D．feel earthquakes all around the world |
1. What is the man’s problem?
| A．He can’t sleep well at night. |
| B．He puts on lots of weight. |
| C．He often gets tired. |
| A．He cats too much. | B．He likes junk food. | C．He eats too slowly. |
| A．Do exercise every day. | B．Get enough sleep. | C．Eat enough fruit. |
4 . A nighttime building fire in southern Taiwan Province that took hours to bring under control killed 46 people on Thursday. Officials in the city of Kaohsiung said at least 41 people were injured.
The fire started early Thursday morning local time. A statement by the fire department described it as “extremely fierce.” Flames and smoke poured from the lower floors as firefighters tried to control the fire.
The number of dead rose during the day as rescue workers searched the building which combined businesses and homes. By late afternoon, officials confirmed 32 people had died, while 14 people, who showed no signs of life, were among 55 taken to the hospital. In Taiwan, official confirmation of a death is made at the hospital.
Firefighters could be seen spraying water into the middle floors of the 13-floor building. One woman, who was not identified, said on Taiwanese television that her 60-to-70-year-old parents were still inside as rescue efforts continued. Taiwan’s Central News Agency reported that officials said the building’s age and waste blocking many areas made search and rescue efforts more difficult.
Many of the people living in the 40-year-old building were retired and lived alone in apartments as small as 13 square meters, local media reported. The building had 120 living spaces on the upper floors. It also had a closed movie theater, disused restaurants and karaoke businesses below them, the Central News Agency said. Mayor Chen Chi-mai said the building was partly abandoned.
The United Daily News, a major newspaper, said fire extinguishers(灭火器) had been put in place last month. But there were only three on each floor because the residents could not pay for more.
The fire appeared to have started on the ground floor. Investigators were examining a first-floor tea shop whose owner reportedly fought with his girlfriend the day before. They had not ruled out that the fire may have been set on purpose, The United Daily News reported.
1. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to Paragraph 3?
| A．No signs of life were found when rescuers came. |
| B．The exact number of victims could not be confirmed. |
| C．There are hidden dangers in the building itself. |
| D．The building is used for business and residential purposes. |
| A．the fire made lots of firemen in trouble |
| B．all the victims have been properly relocated |
| C．the accident caused many injuries and deaths |
| D．the local hospital has organized blood donations |
| A．Why was the building partly abandoned? |
| B．How do the residents live in the small apartments? |
| C．Why weren’t there enough fire extinguishers in the building? |
| D．What happened to those on the ground floor that morning |
| A．The waste in the building. |
| B．Narrow rescue space |
| C．Too many retired old people. |
| D．The TV station’s live broadcasting. |
1. What may the man want to be?
| A．A tour guide. | B．A physics teacher. | C．A computer programmer. |
| A．She found physics hard to study. |
| B．She didn’t like physics at all. |
| C．She wanted to find a job easily. |
| A．By working part-time. |
| B．By winning scholarships. |
| C．By asking his parents for money. |
1. He was ban from driving for 3 months.
2. Mr. Baker preferred to stay at home rather than to go out for a party.
3. People often feel uneasy in familiar surroundings.
4. At the sight of the horrible scene, the little boy got frightening.
5. I had told them the reason, which I didn’t attend the meeting.
6. I dare not to go winter swimming alone.
7. My clothes are all wet. I’ve been worked in the rain all day.
8. Tom thought that I did it deliberate, just to annoy him.
9. If exposing to the outside surroundings, they'll be stronger and better prepared for their future.
10. Enjoying mooncakes is a Chinese traditional on the Mid-Autumn Day.
1. Why do some workers take online language courses?
| A．To pass their free time. |
| B．To enrich their life. |
| C．To meet the bosses’ expectation. |
| A．Cheap. | B．Time-consuming. | C．Boring. |
| A．The pleasure of learning languages online. |
| B．The disadvantages of learning languages online. |
| C．The differences between learning languages online and offline. |
1. Where does David stay during his summer camp?
| A．In a tent. | B．In a hotel. | C．In a cabin. |
| A．Go fishing. | B．Go hiking. | C．Draw pictures. |
| A．Salad. | B．Hamburgers. | C．Hot dogs. |
| A．At 2:00 p.m. | B．At 6:30 p.m. | C．At 7:00 p.m. |
1. How many people will have dinner with the man?
| A．Four. | B．Five. | C．Eight. |
| A．The bars have different menus. |
| B．Her restaurant gets fully booked up. |
| C．There are tables suitable for the man there. |
1. What did the woman look like in high school?
| A．She was short. | B．She had grey hair. | C．She was overweight. |
| A．In Ovington. | B．In Brookfield. | C．In Springfield. |
| A．Exciting but low-paid. | B．Tiring but well-paid. | C．Boring but well-paid. |
| A．Buy some law books. | B．Prepare for a business trip. | C．Go to a seafood restaurant. |
