阅读理解。
Life in the future willbe different from that oftoday. Many changes willtake place. Here is some
information about things that may happenin the future.
1. Cars will run on solar(日光的) power orelectricity and will be much cleaner. They willbe much safer. For example, if you are too closeto another car or if you are driving dangerously,your car will slow down
by itself.
2. Because there won ' t be any spare land,new cities will have to be built in the sea. Somecities on
water will have two levels. People willlive on the above level; the lower level will beused for traffic, shops
and
factories.
3. Biotechnology(生物技术) will make foodbetter and healthier. Plants that are not affectedby insects or illnesses will be developed. Thetaste of fruit and vegetables will be better andfood will be kept longer.
4. New technology will be used to makeTVs that are only 5cm thick. They will havepictures that are
as clear as photos. Electricalappliances(家用电器)will be quieter and will becontrolled by computer ,
they will also use so%less power.
5. Many new ways to cure illnesses will besuccessful by using products of geneticengineering(基因产品). Cures will be found forthe flu and the common cold. However, somenew illnesses will appear.
1. How much information about things that may happen in the future is mentioned in thispassage?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
2. When your car is too close to another car or if you are driving dangerously, what will happen? Your car will ________.
A. stop by itself
B. slow down by itself
C. go straight as usual
D. go fast by itself
3. Why will people have to build new cities in the sea? Because ________.
A. there won't be any spare land
B. it's very exciting
C. people can see the sea easily
D. it's easy to build in the sea
4. What will the biotechnology be used for? It'll make food ________.
A. better
B. healthier
C. keep longer
D. better and healthier
5. The best title for the passage is ________.
A. Get ready for the future
B. Biotechnology
C. Electrical appliances
D. Genetic engineering
