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Module 4 Unit 8
Life in the future
Reading
1. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The future life will be full of conveniences and advanced technology.
B. People in 2050 will face unexpected problems with new technologies.
C. The importance of being prepared for emergencies in the future.
D. The impact of global warming on daily life in 2050.
2. What was the problem with Benny's dad's car?
A. The car ran out of gas.
B. The car's battery was dead.
C. The hydrogen in the car failed to mix with the oxygen.
D. The car's engine overheated.
3. What can be inferred from the passage about the reliability of modern technology in 2050?
A. Modern technology is completely reliable and has no issues.
B. Modern technology, while advanced, still faces unexpected problems.
C. People in 2050 have fully adapted to all technological advancements without any concerns.
D. The technology in 2050 is less advanced than it was in previous years.
order
v.订购
(灯)亮;通(电)
冲……大喊
继续做某事
fail to do sth. 未能做成某事
fail v.---failure n.
succeed v.
(机器,设备)运转,运行
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Culture corner
The world Expo: Inspiring future cities
1. When and where is the next World Expo taking place?
A. April to October 2025 in Shanghai, China
B. April to October 2025 in Osaka, Japan
C. April to October 2024 in Tokyo, Japan
D. April to October 2026 in Beijing, China
2. What was the theme of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo?
A. Designing Future Society for Our Lives
B. Eco-friendly Ways of Living
C. Innovation and Technology
D. Global Cultural Exchange
3. What can be inferred about the purpose of the World Expo from the passage?
A. To provide a platform for countries to showcase their cultural heritage.
B. To promote and exhibit new technologies and ideas for future living.
C. To encourage international trade between participating countries.
D. To celebrate the historical achievements of the host city.
4. What is the author's attitude toward the World Expo as presented in the passage?
A. The author views it as an outdated event
B. The author sees it as a significant platform for showcasing innovation and future possibilities
C. The author believes it has little impact on the development of cities
D. The author thinks it only benefits the host city
inspire v.激励,鼓舞;给...灵感
inspiring adj.鼓舞人心的,有激励作用的
one of +the +最高级+可名复
host v.主办
n.主持人
展览会
发生,举行
回收利用的,可循环再造的
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1. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The importance of writing letters in the past.
B. The differences between communication methods in the past and now.
C. The environmental benefits of using emails.
D. The advantages of modern technology over traditional methods.
2. How did the grandparents feel while waiting for a reply to their letters?
A. Excited
B. Happy
C. Worried
D. Relaxed
3. What can be inferred about the speed of communication in the past compared to now?
A. Letters and emails both arrived at the same speed.
B. Letters arrived faster than emails.
C. Emails arrive much faster than letters.
D. The speed of communication has not changed over time.
4. What can be inferred about the environmental impact of communication methods in the past compared to now?
A. Writing letters had a smaller environmental impact than sending emails.
B. The change from letter writing to email has contributed to environmental conservation.
C. The use of paper for letters had no significant effect on the environment.
D. Modern communication methods are more harmful to the environment.
和...保持联系
邮件,邮递
it takes sb. time to do sth.
花某人多长时间做某事
be worried about
立刻,马上
在短时间内
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