Have you ever imagined what life will be like in 2060? An international group of forty scientists have made some surprising predictions. They said that in the next forty years, our lives would change beyond our wildest dreams.
Firstly, humans can grow body parts themselves. Dr. Ellen Heber-Katz is one of the forty scientists. He says, “People will think it common that sick organs ( 器官 ) can be repaired. It’s just like the way we fix a car.” Damaged parts will be taken away. Scientists could use human cells ( 细胞 ) to grow new organs. New technologies like this will also help people to live longer. Within forty years, most people will be able to live up to one hundred years.
Secondly, the scientists have predicted that a machine will be invented to “read” the minds of animals. In 2060, we will be able to “talk” to animals. Scientists say that humans may first “talk” with mammals ( 哺乳动物 ) and then other vertebrates ( 脊椎动物 ) such as fish.
Our houses might also change beyond our imagination. Dr. Susan Greenfield predicts that when you enter the living room, sensors ( 传感器 ) will know you. They will turn on the lights. If you talk to the lights, they will change to the color of your choice.
But what would be the biggest breakthrough ( 突破 ) over the next forty years? A number of scientists believe it would be the discovery of aliens. NASA scientist Chris Mckay says, “We may find aliens in space and talk with them.” He believes marks of alien life may even be found here on Earth.
Does life in 2060 sound cool to you? Let’s wait and see what will really happen then!
根据短文内容,选择最佳答案。
1 . Which of the following is mentioned in the passage?
A . In 2060, humans may be able to communicate with dogs and aliens.
B . Most people will be able to live up to two hundred years in forty years.
C . The sensors will turn off the lights after you leave the living room in 2060.
2 . Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? (P1=Paragraph 1)
A . B . C .
3 . The writer wrote the passage in a ________ tone ( 语气 ).
A . scary B . surprising C . disappointing
4 . What is the best title for the passage?
A . Life in 2060 B . The Biggest Breakthrough C . How to Live Longer
1 . A
2 . C
3 . B
4 . A
【分析】
文章是对 2060 年的生活进行畅想。
1 .
细节理解题。根据 “In 2060, we will be able to “talk” to animals.” 以及 “We may find aliens in space and talk with them.” 可知,到 2060 年,人类或许能够与狗狗和外星人交流。故选 A 。
2 .
篇章结构题。根据文章的理解可知,第一段总体指出 2060 年我们的生活将改变,超出我们最疯狂的梦想;第二、三、四、五段分别从不同的方面介绍 2060 年的生活中的改变;第六段再次总结让我们期待 2060 年的生活会是什么样子, C 选项的结构划分符合,故选 C 。
3 .
推理判断题。根据 “They said that in the next forty years, our lives would change beyond our wildest dreams.” 以及 “Does life in 2060 sound cool to you? Let’s wait and see what will really happen then!” 可知, 2060 年的生活的改变将超出我们最疯狂的梦想,是令人惊讶的,所以作者是以令人惊叹的语气写出这篇文章,故选 B 。
4 .
最佳标题题。根据整个文章的理解及 “Does life in 2060 sound cool to you? Let’s wait and see what will really happen then!” 可知,文章主要是畅想 2060 年的生活,故选 A 。