You will be alarmed to find future household robots looking
2 . Someone has put forward a dream home which is so advanced that its kitchen can suggest what to make with certain things. Also, a Microsoft home doesn’t just warn you when you’re out of milk — it can send you a fresh gallon.
But are these innovations just magic, or are they really coming soon to a neighborhood near you? To find out, US News asked some experts to get their opinions about the home of the not-so-distant future. Here’s a look at the innovations.
The housing boom was marked by mass-produced buildings filled with units which look the same. The coming years, however, will give way to a personalized approach to home construction, with houses as more of an instrument of self-expression. “The successful builders will be the ones that figure out how to change their production model enough to make the buyers feel like they are really getting something that is designed for them, not just a model,” says Kermit Baker, the chief economist at the American Institute of Architects.
Future homes will probably become smaller. “We will be building smaller but smarter houses,” says Ed MeMahon, a senior resident fellow at the Urban Land Institute. “Instead of having a room for just one use, consumers will demand homes that make better use of space,” says Susanka, whose best-selling book, The Not So Big House, has become increasingly influential in home design. Seldom-used quarters, such as dining and living rooms, will be replaced with space that can serve both functions. “The goal of his ‘right-size’ home is to fit its owners like a specially cut suit rather than a jacket you buy in a store,” says Susanka.
1. What is the function of the first paragraph?| A．To present the main idea the passage. | B．To present what the future house is like. |
| C．To lead to the topic of the passage. | D．To show the history the housing. |
| A．Almost all the houses had no their own features. |
| B．The houses were designed according to owners’ idea. |
| C．The houses were smaller but smarter than before. |
| D．The houses could change production model easily. |
| A．Those that are much bigger and brighter. | B．Those that are much smaller but smarter. |
| C．Those that are much bigger and smarter. | D．Those that are environmental and energy saving. |
| A．Smart houses have a room for every use. | B．Smart houses can make better use of space. |
| C．Smart houses have very advanced furniture. | D．Smart houses can warn you when you’re out of milk. |
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The world is changing at an increasing speed. In such a world, our ability
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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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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. |
| A．They do more with less cost. |
| B．They are not very friendly. |
| C．They break down regularly. |
| A．3%. | B．15%. | C．33%. |
