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贵州省黔东南州从江县停洞中学2023-2024学年八年级上学期12月质量监测英语(音频暂未更新)
"Robots, drones(无人机) and AI will do around 90% of the housework by 2040, " scientists from King's College said.
Mischa Dohler and Dr. Ian Pearson wrote a report to predict what homes will look like in 20 years. In it, they said that housework like washing the clothes and doing the dishes would be much easier because of technology progress(进步). If technology kept making progress, they expected that people would spend less than two hours a day in doing housework.
But most British people still don't believe their predictions. Just 2/5 of the people think that house robots will become a reality(现实) by 2040.
Predictions of Automation(自动化) by 2040 ▲ There will be house robots in people's homes. They will be able to do some of the housework all by themselves. Drones Small drones will be common. Some will keep the house clean, water plants and keep an eye on your house. Some will keep you warm with special light when you move around the house. AI Servants They will do almost everything for you. They will be able to pay the bills(账单), do some shopping and find ways to save your time and money. Super Smart Fridges They will learn what you eat. They can tell you how much food there is in the fridge, and even recommend(推荐) recipes. |
People know the dangers of fires. It's good for a family to learn how to prepare for a fire. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}.
Put a smoke alarm in the house. Smoke from a fire causes the alarm to go off. The alarm makes a loud sound. The sound tells everyone to leave the house at once.
Make escape plans. They should know all the ways out of the house. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}. Part of the plan is to check all the windows to make sure they can be opened easily.
Buy fire extinguishers (灭火器) in the house. Everyone in the family should know how to use them.
Practice for a fire. They do fire practice because they teach children about fire safety. Everyone in the family should know the following fire rules.
Don't open a hot door! The fire can grow more quickly if you open the door. Stay close to the floor! Smoke can be more dangerous than fire. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}.
{#blank#}4{#/blank#}. First, stop! Don't run! The fire burns faster because of more air. Drop! Fall to the floor. Then roll! Turning over and over will make the fire go out. Put a blanket (毯子) around you to keep air away from the fire that may still be on you.
{#blank#}5{#/blank#}. If there is a fire, don't forget to call 119 for help.
A. What will you do if your hair or clothes start to burn? B. The best air is near the floor because smoke rises. C. If there is a fire, everyone follows the plan to get out. D. A wise family is ready all the time. E. Here are some suggestions. |
Madrid sees lots of visitors every year. There are lots of places to visit. But before you go to visit it. there are some things you'd better know. |
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Best time to visit | The best season to visit Madrid is fall, between September and November, or spring, between March and May. During these seasons, temperatures are warm in the city. | |
Getting around | The faster way to travel around Madrid is to take a subway. The subway line(线路) is open from 6:00 a. m. to 1:30 a. m. There are over 200 bus lines through Madrid and they work from 6:00 a. m. to 11:30 p. m. on weekdays, and from 7:00 a. m. to 11:00 p. m. on weekends. | |
Best things to do | El Rastro Fle a Market is the best stop for shoppers who love bargains(减价品). For nature lovers, Retiro Park is a wonderful place to spend a few hours. For chocolate lovers. there is no better place in Spain than Chocolateria San Gines. Watch a football game at the Santiago Bernabe u and one of the world's most famous football clubs, Real Madrid! | |
Travel tricks | Dinners in Spain are always late at night. People there usually have dinner around 9:00 p. m. So you'd better go to a restaurant at around 9:00 p. m. |
How to Ride a Bicycle in Traffic
Cycling in traffic is something that seems dangerous but can be quite safe as long as you follow the rules of the road, exercise alertness(机敏) and common sense. Here are some tips for you.
{#blank#}1{#/blank#} A helmet (头盔) won't prevent accidents. But it can protect your head from serious hurt if you are in an accident. That's why it's always safer to wear it when cycling.
{#blank#}2{#/blank#} So always have lights if it is not very bright out, and if you cycle in the evening, reflective(反光的) clothing is a great idea. The easier you are to be seen, the less possible you are to be hit.
If you're an inexperienced cyclist, it isn't a good idea to throw yourself in the heavy traffic. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Pick some quiet back streets and get used to being around cars and other road traffic. Gradually build up your stamina (耐 力) on larger roads by practising on them on quiet days.
You should always pay attention to the rules of the road. Always ride with the traffic. Stay off sidewalks, stop for red lights, stop at stop signs, and follow all other traffic signs.{#blank#}4{#/blank#} Your good habits can help improve others' safety awareness.
Avoid doing things that will affect your ability to hear cars coming up behind you. If you need to talk on your mobile phone, stop and pull over. Don't listen to music or radio. Some cars are very difficult to hear, so you need to pay careful attention to not being run over by them.
A. The wearing of helmets is a requirement in many countries. B. Don't jump the lights no matter how many other cyclists do it. C. Start from the easy streets. D. Most accidents happen when drivers haven't noticed a cyclist. |
What do you think of these tips? {#blank#}5{#/blank#}
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