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Module 11 Photos
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There is no enough oil in the world now.As time goes by,it is becoming less and less. 1.______ Perhaps we will go back to use horses,carriages and bicycles.
In the Second World War,some people couldn’t use gas made from petroleum (石油) in their cars.2.______ The car didn’t go fast but they ran,so this was better than nothing.However,in the future,we can’t cut down all the trees to make gas. 3.______
Besides different types of gas,we can also use electricity to run our cars. 4.______ Some countries have coal and they make electricity with that,but we might not always have coal either.Other countries have big,strong rivers,and they can use the power of water to turn turbines (涡轮机) and make electricity easily and cheaply.
5. ______ We put turbines into the mouth of the river.When the tide comes in,the water turns the turbines and when it goes out,it turns them again.
A. So what are we going to do when oil runs out?
B. We need our trees for other things too.
C. They used gas from wood and plants instead.
D. We are also able to get power from the ocean tides (海潮).
E. But first,we must make electricity!
B
Have you taken photos by using mobile phones with selfie sticks (自拍杆)?1.______
However,a pair of US artists from New Mexico,Aric Snee and Justin Crowe believe they have invented a better one and they call it “selfie arm”. 2.______ It makes those people in the pictures seem to be holding hands with a loved one.
The artists say it offers a far better experience than using a straight stick. The selfie arm makes people feel they are not alone when they take photos.3._______ They think their invention solves the main problem that the selfie stick has—people look alone while they are taking pictures of themselves with great interests. The product,at present,just an art project and a model,conveniently provides you with a welcoming arm.4._______ The artists say they are fascinated by these new ideas.
The “selfie arm” is made of fiberglass. 5.______