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In the future, maybe all cars that run on petrol will be replaced by solar cars, which have been around for a while, but with recent (1)__________ in solar car design and the measurement of photovoltaic cells becoming smaller, the dream of a truly efficient solar car is more reality than fantasy.
development
developments
develop
developing
A solar car is a vehicle (2)__________ by photovoltaic cells, also called solar cells, which convert sunlight (light energy) into electrical energy.
powered
power
powerful
powering
As a source of energy on earth, there is nothing like the sun: in a mere one thousandth of one second (.001), the sun emits enough energy to fulfill our planet’s (3)_______ needs for the next 5,000 years.
energetic
energetics
energetically
energy
Despite the appearance that solar energy may be the least feasible among the current crop of (4)_________ fuel propositions, new solar powered devices and more specifically solar powered cars are beginning to be developed.
alternatives
alternation
alternatively
alternative
Not surprisingly, such a vehicle has zero emissions, and is very (5)________ friendly.
environmentally
environmental
environmentalist
environment
This may (1) _________________ like something from the future, but driverless cars are already in reality on California’s roads.
look
sound
feel
sense
Many cars can already park themselves on the roadside, brake automatically when the car needs to slow down, and warn the driver (2) __________ they are slipping out of the right lane, so going driverless is just the next step towards automated driving.
if
where
why
what
Driverless cars are equipped with fast broadband, allowing them to overtake other cars (3), and even communicate with traffic lights as they approach junctions.
nicely
quickly
harmlessly
safely
Being stuck in traffic jams could become a thing of the past, as driverless cars will be able to drive at speed (4) ___________ to each other.
too closer
much closer
very closely
so closet
More than fifty million people die or are injured in road accidents every year, and the majority of these accidents is caused by human (5) _________________.
inaccuracy
offence
error
crime
Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A question of data.
Alignment of minds.
Smart city’s supporters.
The same old route.
According to paragraph 1, which statement is correct about the current situation for smart cities?
Smart cities promise technological convenience so high service fees are not a problem.
Dubai, Amsterdam and Hampton are among the cities advancing the title of “smart”.
There still exist many challenges for the institution and development of smart cities.
The already successful smart city in the world were the works of policy-makers.
The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
environments
ecosystems
services
initiatives
According to paragraph 2, what is the matter that the author want to emphasise?
Human’s urge to share information.
The importance of data network.
The possibilities of tech disasters.
The caliber of artificial intelligence.
The word “elevated” in paragraph 3 can be replaced by ______.
demoted
controlled
dignified
upgraded
The best title for this passage could be ___________.
the rise in solo living
figures about solo dwellers in the US
the increase in divorce
solos have tendency to live in small houses
Which statement is probably TRUE according to the information in paragraph 1?
From the beginning of the last century, people married at young age and only death separated them.
Until the second half of the last century, a large number of people married young and parted only at death.
From the beginning of last century, people have begun settling down as singletons.
Until the second half of the last century, people divorce, and stay single for years or decades
The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to_______________?
singletons
the elderly
predecessors
young adults
In the 2rd paragraph, the writer suggests that __________.
The elderly take up for a large number of the total solo dwellers
In the US, more male choose to live alone than female
Solos dwellers have helped to renew cities as they seem to spend money, socialize and take part in public life
There are fewer middle-aged solos than the elderly who live alone
The word “decamped” in paragraph 3 means _______________.
coupled up
quitted
lived separately
lived together
Which of the following could be the best title of the passage?
The energy consumption in the third millennium.
The life in the year 3000.
The changes of humans in the far future.
The way people live in the 30th century.
The word “harness” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.
separate
replace
exploit
absorb
According to paragraph 2, how can the attitude of the future affect the world?
It improves the distance in the relationship of neighborhood.
It enhances the diversity of cultures in the society.
It brings people closer to others both in nations and in the world.
It supports the global economy and ecology of the world.
The word “conscientious” in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by _________.
careful
dishonest
careless
indolent
According to paragraph 3, which of the following is NOT true?
People and animals will live in their favourite environment.
People will not express their emotion in public.
It is not strange for men and women to compete with each other.
People are safe to walk through the crowded streets with their friends.
The word “that” in paragraph 4 refers to __________.
cultural memes
each step of the way
the great melting pot
the metric system
The author described the reduction in number of languages in paragraph 4 as an evidence of ___________.
the compatibility of humans in the future
the standard of measurement
the development of electronic currency
the popularity of things
What can be the main idea of the last passage?
Robots will be advanced to be superhumans of the future.
People’s longevity will be increased in the future.
Science is the main factor to the change of humans’ appearance.
Humans’ physical and mentality will alter in the future.
Which of the following is the main idea of the passage?
Emotion sharing in 2045
Architecture with living materials
Predicted life of 2045
Invisibility cloaks of the future
The word “perception” in the second paragraph mostly means _____.
the way you notice things, especially with the senses
the act of bringing something into use
the act of communicating with somebody
the process of becoming aware of something
What does the author imply in the third paragraph?
Our cities will be made of glass and twisted steel.
Our cities architecture will be living materials that are mouldable, adaptable, responsive and disposable.
Our cities will be made of concrete tower blocks.
Our cities will be in the same way as it is now.
The word “They” in the third paragraph refers to ______.
bacteria
biological machines
fungi and algae
building’s inhabitants
The word “perceptible” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
understandable
credible
profitable
remarkable
Which of the following information is TRUE according to the fourth paragraph?
Biological machines will grow and evolve with the changing needs of a building’s structure.
There will be no convergence between biology and technology.
Designing synthetic life forms has been done for ages.
Science of synthetic biology is just getting started, and is likely more difficult than expected.
According to the fifth paragraph, human eyes can see things and objects thanks to the fact that _____.
invisibility cloaks interact with objects
things and objects are made of artificial materials
the human eye picks up electromagnetic radiation from objects
the objects have light bending properties
What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
Shown cloaking may work, but its application is unsure.
Shown cloaking may work, but its application is sure.
Shown cloaking may not work, and will not be applied.
Shown cloaking may not work due to the fads and social contagion of the time.
Which of the following does the passage mainly discuss?
Smart living – our home in the future
LED technology - television screens and computer displays
A new standard with a 3D printer
Our home – a semi-living, artificial organisms
The word "overlooked" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
forbidden
foregone
foreseen
forgotten
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 3 as an advantage of technology to change our house?
movable walls
implanted LED
television screens and computer displays
furniture
The word "molding" in paragraph 4 can be best replaced by ______.
forming
framing
adapting
producing
Remote, robot-mediated surgery has been mentioned in paragraph 6 as an example of _____.
way to decentralize of healthcare
technology applied in healthcare
diagnosis of your ills
recommendation of health regimens
The word "They" in paragraph 5 refers to ______.
downloadable patterns
complex electronic devices
3D printer
world’s master chefs
Which of the following about our future home is NOT mentioned in the passage?
Interior living spaces will be easily reconfigured and rearranged to suit our tastes, or accommodate different purposes.
New shelves will be printed by 3D printer to give us more storage space.
We can search online to find our missing keys or things.
Our home will have more efficient solar panels to generate electricity, and power-banks
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
The more advanced technology becomes, the more we have to pay attention to our home.
Advanced technology will soon replace human labor at home.
Our home will be practically smart and human totally depend on it.
Advance of technology can be applied to change everything in our home, and to make our life more comfortable and safer than ever before.
Which best serves as the title for the passage?
Being overly advanced displays various benefits.
Following the footprints of ancient civilisation.
Building the cities of the future on other planets.
The cities of the future can become a dystopian.
The word “Incremental” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
Small
Extra
Consistent
Sudden
The word “them” in paragraph 1 refers to _____.
plates
scanners
passengers
services
According to paragraph 2, what is the mentioned unwanted consequence for the future of high-tech societies?
People would become dependent on mass surveillance.
Smart cities could cost citizens any sense of privacy.
It would be more difficult to travel to another country.
The Internet would be overflowing with misinformation.
According to paragraph 3, what is the other problem regarding the mass surveillance system?
The incompetent users.
The handiness of devices.
The price of opting out.
The tech-savvy extremists.
The word “Harnessing” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______.
Managing
Producing
Abusing
Utilising
Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?
Digital transformation of smart infrastructure requires full level of automation.
Social media have continually received criticism concerning privacy issues.
Many smart-city opportunities remain underutilised despite immense effort.
People would capitalise on vehicle plate number to solve traffic jams problem.
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
Integrated technologies must not become tools of mass surveillance.
Modern cities need to stay competitive in the face of globalisation.
Getting the smart cities projects past the pilot stage can be a real hurdle.
The potential to improve life quality has driven the demand for smart cities
According to the writer, the rate of change in technology______.
will remain the same
will slow down
will speed up
cannot be predicted
The word “obsolete” in the first paragraph is closet in meaning to ______.
out of date
out of work
out of order
out of practice
From the passage, we can infer that ______.
professionals won’t be affected by new technology
doctors won’t be as efficient as computers in the future
computers cannot replace lawyers in the future
experts will know less in the future
Which is NOT one of the writer’s predictions?
Professionals won’t escape change.
Children will probably not be taught in schools.
Professionals will know less than today.
Computers could make fairer judgments.
According to the passage, in the future children ______.
won’t be taught in schools
will learn more than at present
won’t have contact with teachers
will still learn life skills at schools.
According to the writer of the passage, people should right now ______
join a union
become cleaners
change their jobs
prepare for the future
The phrase “hide our heads in the sand” in the passage probably means ______.
take care of our heads
ignore an unpleasant situation and wait
look ahead and get ready
refuse to fight a battle with others
Which of the following is true, according to the passage?
We have witnessed so many progresses in technology for more than 50 years.
People who work in communications will develop both in technology and in vast number.
In a modern world solicitors prove their important role in protecting human rights.
Plays with only be used as a means of educating children.