Picture the scene: You come home after work feeling too exhausted to cook –only to find a delicious meal worthy of a Michelin-starred restaurant waiting for you. It sounds like a fantasy, but it could be about to come true thanks to a robot chef developed by British scientists.
Those scientists have come up with a set of robotic arms so smart that they are capable of cooking meals all by themselves. The device will be sold from as early as 2017 as part of a purpose-built high-tech kitchen.
Scientists at Moley Robotics spent almost 18 years developing the hands. According to its creators, the arms can chop, stir, whisk and baste well enough to recreate almost anything you would care to eat, whether it is a simple home-cooked supper, or a complicated creation designed by a world-class chef. The hands move a little slowly, hovering strangely above the work surface whenever they are not busy, but they imitate human movements closely enough that they can do things such as wiping a spoon on the edge of a pan to prevent drips.
Mr Oleynik, who is leading the project, said, “All the things which are possible with the hand are possible here. There is no limitation. A lot of people want to go to Michelin-starred restaurants, but they are quite expensive and may be quite far from the home. This is an opportunity for people to enjoy very good food, and for a reasonable price. ”
The only cuisine that is off the robot’s menu at the moment is sushi, which requires extremely steady pressure and nimble（敏捷的；敏感的） fingers to make, but the team plan to conquer that as well by the time it goes on sale.
1.People go to Michelin-starred restaurants in order to_________.
A. appreciate car tires B. enjoy delicious meals
C. see the new robot chefs D. escape from work
2.What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A. British scientists B. The robot chef’s arms
C. Cooks at restaurants D. Household wives
3.Which kind of food CAN’T the robot chef cook at present?
A. Bread B. Beef C. Sushi D. Sandwich
4.What can we infer from the passage?
A. Hands of a robot chef can perform exactly like a cook.
B. Robot chefs are available at shopping malls.
C. Michelin-starred restaurants are suitable for many people.
D. It is uncertain when the robot can cook all kinds of food.
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Justin Bieber used to be an ordinary Canadian boy, but his life totally changed in 2008. With his great musical talent, this seventeen-year-old boy has become a superstar in the music industry.
Justin Drew Bieber was born in 1994 in Stratford, Ontario and was raised by his single mother. Bieber learned to play musical instruments when he was very young. In 2007, he took part in a local singing competition in his hometown, and he did it just for fun. He never took singing lessons before but surprisingly he placed second in the competition. Then, with the help of his mother, he uploaded (上传) videos of him singing on a website and they successfully attracted the attention of thousands of viewers. His videos got popular through word of mouth and some of them have received up to 10,000,000 views.
Justin Bieber would have never gotten a career in the music business without his videos. Scooter Braun, a former marketing executive (主管) of So So Def Recordings, had watched Bieber’s videos and he was impressed by the boy’s talent. Braun then contacted Bieber and he flew the boy into Atlanta seven months after the first video was posted. Bieber showed his talent in singing as well as his ability in playing musical instruments. He then got a record deal.
In 2009, Justin Bieber released (发行) his first single “One Time” while he was recording the debut album (首张专辑). The single “One Time” tells a story about love. This song had success not only in Canada and the US, but also in the international market. Then he released his debut album “My World 2.0” in 2010 and the song “Baby” became the lead single. This album successfully entered the Top Ten Charts in seven countries. In June 2010, he started his first world tour in Hartford, Connecticut. One month later, he started recording his second album.
1.Justin Bieber’s career in music began to take off when _____.
A. he met with Scooter Braun
B. he released his debut album
C. he won second place in a competition
D. his singing videos were uploaded to a website
2.It can be inferred from the text that Justin Bieber _____.
A. owed his success to good luck
B. showed a gift for music when he was young
C. is the youngest superstar ever in the music industry
D. released his debut album with the help of Scooter Braun
3.What do we learn about Justin Bieber’s “One Time” according to the text?
A. It is about love and was released in 2010.
B. It attracted the world’s attention after released.
C. It successfully entered the Top Ten Charts in seven countries.
D. It is the lead single of his debut album “My World 2.0”.
4.What is the best title for the text?
A. Justin Bieber’s journey to success
B. Lucky boy — Justin Bieber
C. What made Justin Bieber a singer?
D. Secrets of Justin Bieber’s success
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1.TV Ears helps you ______.
A. improve your sleeping quality
B. change TV channels without difficulty
C. listen to TV without disturbing others
D. become interested in ballgame programs
2.What makes TV Ears different from other headsets?
A. It can easily set TV on mute.
B. Its head
set volume is adjustable.
C. It applies special wireless technology.
D. It has a new noise reduction ear tip
3.This advertisement is made more believable by ______.
A. offering reasons for this invention
B. using recommendations
C. providing statistics
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The programme showed those doctors and nurses _______special importance to any potential symptoms in the population.
A. attached B. contributed
C. led D. indicated
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书面表达
假定你是李华。前几天，你在打篮球时伤了脚，目前正在住院。昨天，你的外籍教师Peter前来探望，你非常感动。请用英语给Peter写一封信表达谢意，并告诉他：
1.非常喜欢他赠送的书籍；
2.王明每天放学后，都来给你补课；
3.两周内就可康复出院。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3.文章的开头和结尾已经给出。
Dear Peter,
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Best wishes to you!
Yours，
Li Hua
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短文改错
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文, 请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误, 每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号(∧), 并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线( \ )划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线(__), 并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及修改均仅限一词；2. 只允许修改10处, 多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Dear Angela,
I’m glad to hear the news you’ll come to Hangzhou for a visit. You know, Hangzhou is a beautiful city on the east coast of China. It is said that Marco Polo, a well-known Italy traveler once visited Hangzhou, and was striking by its beautiful scenery. Hangzhou is one of the oldest cities for a long history. It was the capital of several dynasty. As the result, it has a lot of famous temples and old towers. The West Lake, with green hills on three sides or many beautiful parks around, attracts a large number of visitors at home and at abroad. I think you’ll have a good time during our stay in Hangzhou. I’m looking forward to see you here soon.
Yours,
Li Hua
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Opening in 1934, the Brookfield Zoo quickly received a worldwide reputation for its special displays and unique(独一无二的) exhibits.
Address: 1st Avenue between Ogden Avenue and 31st Street, Brookfield, Illinois
Phone: 708-688-8000
Getting to the Brookfield Zoo by Public Transportation:
The Metra Rail Burlington Northern line runs from Union Station downtown to the “Zoo Stop” (Hollywood Station) and from there it’s only a 2-block northeast walk to the zoo.
Driving from Downtown:
Drive along the Eisenhower Expressway west to First Avenue exit. Head south about 2.5 miles and follow the signs to the zoo entrance.
Parking at the Brookfield Zoo:
Parking fees are $9 for cars and $12 for buses.
The Brookfield Zoo Hours:
The Brookfield Zoo is open 365 days per year.
Monday-Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The Brookfield Zoo Tickets:
Adults(ages 12-64), $13.50;
Seniors(ages 65+), $9.50;
Children(ages 3-11), $9.50;
Children(ages 2 and under), free
The Brookfield Zoo Featured Exhibits:
Tropic World; WolfWoods; Living Coast; Seven Seas; Fragile Kingdom; Australia House; Havitat Africa.
About the Brookfield Zoo:
The Brookfield Zoo is located just 14 miles west of downtown Chicago. It’s home to a variety of animal species, and its use of natural barriers and moats(壕沟) is so much more relaxing and enjoyable than watching a lion pace back and forth in a cage. The absence of bars also makes for great wildlife photo opportunities. The Brookfield Zoo also focuses on education, with detailed displays about the animals being viewed and the interactive program that lets kids get some hands-on experience to learn what it takes to run a zoo as well as face painting and crafts.
For more information about the Brookfield Zoo, visit www. brookfieldzoo.org.
1.Where is the entrance to the Brookfield Zoo?
A. At 31st Street.
B．At First Avenue.
C. At Ogden Avenue.
D．At the Hollywood Station.
2.How much should a couple in their thirties and their 5-year-old twins pay if they want to visit the zoo?
A．$23. B．$32.5 C．$36.5 D．$46
3.What make(s) the Brookfield Zoo more attractive and enjoyable?
A. Its cheap tickets.
B. Its various activities
C. Its cage-less displays.
D. Its geographical advantage.
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阅读理解。
I have been teaching animal behavior at the Boulder County Jail in Colorado for 10 years. The course is one of the most popular in the prison. Prisoners have to earn the right to attend the course and they work hard to get in.
One reason why the course is so popular is that many prisoners find it easier to connect with animals than with people, because animals don't judge them. They trust animals in ways they don't with humans.
Yet, they hold a misunderstanding of how animals treat one another. Many admit that their own “animal behavior” is what got them into trouble in the first place. I teach that though there is competition and aggression in the animal kingdom, there is also a lot of cooperation (合作) and sympathy.
Many of the students want to build healthy relationships, and they find that the class helps them. I use examples of the social behavior of group?living animals such as wolves as a model for developing and maintaining (维持) friendships among people who must work together for their own good and also for the good of the group.
It's clear that science inspires the students here and it also gives them hope. I know some students have gone back into education after their being set free while others have gone to work for humane (人道的) societies or contributed time and money to conservation organizations. One went on to receive a master's degree in nature writing.
Science and humane education help the prisoners connect with values that they otherwise would not have done. It opens the door to understanding, trust, cooperation and hope. There's a large population of people to whom science could mean a lot, if only they could have access to it. The class helps me, too. I get as much out of it as the students and it has made me a better teacher.
1.The author's course is welcomed by the prisoners because ________.
A．they consider animals their best friends
B．they are curious about the animal kingdom
C．they feel it easier to get along with animals
D．they are more familiar with animal behavior
2.The author used wolves as an example to ________.
A．provide the prisoners with more knowledge
B．explain the cruel side of group?living animals
C．help the prisoners realize the importance of teamwork
D．inform the prisoners that animals get people into trouble
3.We can infer from the text that some prisoners ________.
A．have turned over a new leaf
B．are required to attend the course
C．are willing to learn working skills
D．prefer humane education to science
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完形填空
Mr.Jackson was blind from birth. He owned a fruit ______ on a very busy street. _______ he was visually disabled, he ran his business pretty handsomely. He could see nothing and he could only ______ the things within his reach. ______, he was able to handle it and was content with everything he had.
One day his son came to him. He told Mr. Jackson in ______ that he read in the newspaper of a ______who could operate on his eyes and allow him to see. The father and son traveled to the doctor and paid for the _______ .
After the operation, the doctor asked Mr.Jackson: “What is the first thing you are ______to see when I take the bandages off？” He replied, “I really want to see my beautiful ______ on my stand！”
The doctor and the son ______ Mr.Jackson down to the busy street where his fruit stand had been located for so many years. The doctor ______ unwrapped the bandages _______ he could lay his eyes on the beautiful fruit! Mr.Jackson was so full of _______ that he could finally see his life's work — taking care of his fruit! After a few hours of _______his beautiful fruit stand, he looked down the street both ways and saw there were quite a few fruit stands in both directions. He looked _______ the street and saw many other fruit stands. He spent so much time looking at other people's fruit stands and _______ the competition that soon his own business _______.
From Mr.Jackson's failure, we should know that everyone is a ______ individual with different fingerprints, DNA and thinking. What we need to do is just be ourselves and ______ everyone else to be who they are. Mind our own business and we should never be afraid of the _______.
1.A.stand B．company C．store D．center
2.A.Because B．As C．Although D．When
3.A.remember B．describe C．imagine D．feel
4.A.Therefore B．However C．Otherwise D．Besides
5.A.pride B．doubt C．excitement D．surprise
6.A.doctor B．nurse C．chemist D．volunteer
7.A.information B．medicine C．service D．operation
8.A.nervous B．lucky C．eager D．afraid
9.A.flowers B．vegetables C．fruit D．clothing
10.A.sent B．accompanied C．followed D．invited
11.A.suddenly B．curiously C．carefully D．firmly
12.A.so that B．in case C．even if D．if only
13.A.regret B．joy C．courage D．relief
14.A.enjoying B．checking C．judging D．making
15.A.above B．within C．through D．across
16.A.preparing for B．focusing on C．worrying abou D．taking up
17.A.improved B．failed C．appeared D．expanded
18.A.simple B．reliable C．unique D．perfect
19.A.force B．require C．persuade D．allow
20.A.competition B．change C．difference D．disability
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