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江苏省泰州市民兴中学2016-2017学年八年级下学期第一次月考
What's going to happen in the future? Will robots control our planet? Will computers become smarter than us? Not likely. But here are some things that scientists say are most likely to happen in 10 to 0 years from now, according to the BBC.
Digital money
We used to pay with cash(现金) for everything we bought. Now when we use a credit card(信用卡) to shop online, money is spent without us seeing it. That means we are already using digital(电子的) money. Using a card is much easier than searching our pockets for change. It is also safer than carrying a lot of cash.
When ATM cards were first introduced, they were not accepted everywhere. But now it's hard to live without them. It's reported that people in Sweden completely stopped using cash last year, and the US might be next.
Bionic(仿生的) eye
It's no longer something only in a science fiction movie. People who are blind may have a chance to get their sight back—by wearing bionic eyes.
A blind eye can no longer sense light, but a bionic eye can use a camera to “see” the environment and send data(数据) to the mind. Now the bionic eye only allows patients to see lights and unclear shapes. A high resolution(高清的) image could be just a few years away.
Self-driving cars
Unlike a human driver, a self-driving car won't get distracted(分神) by a phone call, the radio or something outside the window. Sensors (探测器) and cameras on the car would allow it to stick strictly (严格地遵守)to the rules of the road and keep a safe distance from other cars. This would greatly reduce(减少) the number of road accidents. You could even take a nap while the car drives itself. In the future, driverless cars would be widely accepted.
We all have heard of the global warming. We also know that pollution is a big problem, such as air pollution and water pollution. We know the Earth needs help. There are many small things we can do as persons to make a difference.
Reuse things. Buying used things is cheaper than buying new ones. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Reuse plastic, glass bottles and cups instead of throwing them into the dustbin(垃圾桶).
Avoid taking cars when possible. Don't ask your parents to drive you somewhere when you can easily walk or ride your bike there. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} On the other hand, getting more exercise will be good for your body, too.
Recycle paper. Newspaper, old magazines and draft paper(草稿纸) can be recycled.{#blank#}3{#/blank#} It means that recycling just half of the world's paper will save about twenty million acres(英亩) of forests! Forest products are used in our daily lives. They not only help make our lives more convenient, but also make our Earth more beautiful and comfortable.
{#blank#}4{#/blank#} Turn off the tap when you brush your teeth. Shut off lights, radios, TVs, computers and other electrical things when you leave the room. When you finish using your computer at night, shut it down. This uses less electricity than letting it"sleep".
What we do today affects(影响) the Earth and future generations. Let's take actions now to save the earth!
A. Save energy. B. Never throw litter on the ground. C. Sell or give away your used clothes and toys. D. Recycling a ton of paper saves seventeen trees. E. If your community has bus service, use that whenever possible. |
What can you do in everyday life to protect the Earth? (Answer with no more than 20 words) {#blank#}5{#/blank#}
After a long vacation from school, it's often hard to get back into the study routine. Your mind is probably filled with short-term memory gaps and new experiences that make you feel like your brain has been taking a long nap. Since schools will go back to their normal system, students also need to get ready early. Here are some simple tips that can help you get back into the swing of studying:
Create the desire (欲望) to learn.
The driving force behind achieving success in life is desire. As a student, you must have the desire to lean. When there is a desire to learn, it will help you get back to your study habit faster. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Learning can be difficult, but fear and worrying won't solve the problem either.
Make a list of priorities.
Once you've got the basics down, it's time to make a list of what's important. This is the most important step in any plan: you have to put your tasks in order and make sure they're not all piled up on top of each other. Don't forget that there are also time limits involved. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}
Find a way to track your progress.
There are several ways to make sure you keep track of your progress. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} If not, then find one online or at school, and make sure it's easy to find when you need it. This way, even if you forget what day a task is due (到期), there will always be some kind of reminder nearby to tell you when things need to be done next time.
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It's okay to ask for help. You don't have to do it alone, and the more people who help you, the better. You will learn from their experiences and feel more confident by being able to make your own decisions when needed.
Getting back into studying can be a challenge; knowing how to handle it will help you in your future studies.
A. You must keep away from all kinds of fear. B. Use a calendar if you have one in your room. C. The first battle you need to win is in your mind. D. Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it. E. This way, you can make sure you're spending your time wisely. |
Among the four tips mentioned in the passage, which one do you think is the most important? Why? (不超过20词){#blank#}5{#/blank#}
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