Unit 1 Looking forwards Ⅰ.阅读理解(每题2.5分,共27.5分) A Life in the Future What life will be like in the future is difficult to predict.It is,however,possible to use models to make forecasts about future developments.One way to catch a glimpse of the future is to examine some of the major trends in contemporary society. Transportation Current trends indicate that transportation is becoming cleaner,faster and safer.Public transportation is already well developed in most urban areas of China.New technology is being used to make sure that the cars,taxis,buses and trains we use do not pollute the air.A good example of how transportation is changing is the new maglev train,which is environmentally-friendly,energy-saving and travels at an amazing speed.To ensure safety,the train is controlled by an advanced computer system.Scientists are also developing new fuels and engines that will let us travel without worrying about whether we are polluting the environment. Business It will not be business as usual in the future.Many companies and consumers have already begun reforming the way they do business.E-commerce,or business done on the Internet,is becoming more and more popular as people discover the advantages of online shopping.The Internet also makes it easier for companies to keep in touch with customers and companies in other countries.For people who do go out for shopping,shopping is no longer just a necessity.It has become a form of entertainment.Instead of searching a crowded store for basic goods,such as food and clothes,people want to go to a pleasant mall and combine shopping with fun. ( )1.Which of the following is the feature of future transportation [A] It will be more entertaining. [B] It will be safer. [C] It will be funnier. [D] It will be cheaper. ( )2.What’s the definition of e-commerce [A] It is business done on the Internet. [B] It is business related to electricity. [C] It is business related to electronics. [D] It is business done by electricians. ( )3.What will the future mall be like [A] The future mall will be as large as a small city. [B] In the mall people can not only shop but also have fun. [C] People can do anything in the future mall. [D] The future mall will offer everything people need. B I major in Mechanical Engineering and Political Science.When someone hears what I study,I’m usually met with two reactions.First is a small smile with the word “overachiever” on the tip of their tongue.The second is a look of confusion,followed by an exaggerated (夸张的) “Why ”.The short answer:I want to be a problem solver,and engineering teaches me how to become that type of person.In addition,I also want to be able to look at the bigger picture. It’s the beginning of a new year,and a lot of first-years have plans for double or triple majors.However,as most of us quickly realise after that first fall semester,college is a lot! We are unavoidably forced to make choices—do we keep trying to make our double or triple m ... ...
~~ 您好，已阅读到文档的结尾了 ~~
