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in London, people do not loo at each other. In fact, eye contact is avoided at all times. That’s not rudeness—people are just too busy to bother looing.
Busy doing what, you as? Well, they’re certainly not using the time for a moment of quiet reflection, nor are they reading a boo. New technology has replaced quiet habits. Today the only acceptable form of boo on the London underground is an e-boo.
Apple must earn a fortune from London commuters(乘车上下班的人). Since the launch of the iPhone in 2007, over 40,000—yes, that’s 40,000—“apps” (programs downloaded for the iPhone) have been designed.
Commuters love them because they are the perfect time-fillers. One “app”, called iShoot, is a game that features tans. Another one, Tube Eits, tells passengers where to sit on the train to be closest to the eit of their destination. ISteam clouds the iPhone screen when you breathe into the microphone. You can then write in the “ steam” on your phone screen.
For those without an iPhone, another Apple product, the iPod, may be another choice. It’s not just teenagers who “plug in” to their music—iPods are a popular way to pass the time for all ages.
And if games, e-boos and music aren’t enough to eep you occupied. then perhaps you would prefer a film. The development of palm DVD technology means many commuters watch their favorite TV show or film on the way to wor. With all this entertainments, it’s amaing that people still remember to get off the train. 46. People in London do not mae eye contact on the subway because they are busy___. A. playing games, reading e-boos, listening to music or watching films. B. going to wor C. D.
reading boos
thining private things
47.Those who lie war games can download ___to their iPhones. A. Tube Eits B. iShoot C. ISteam D. iPod
48.The underlined word “occupied” in the last paragraph probably means____. A. delighted B. busy C. controlled D. amused 49.The article tells us that___.
A. London commuters are unfriendly to strangers
B. Apple has earned a lot of money from selling 40,000 iPhones
C. with all the new time-fillers, London commuters often forget to get off the train.
D. technology is changing the way London commuters spend their traveling time. B
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Students who come to Sinner Cree have the opportunity to learn English in an environment entirely different from a regular school setting. English classes are designed to meet the academic and spoen levels of each student. All English classes will be taught by instructors qualified in teaching English as a second language. All levels of English are available.
After class, students can enjoy many outdoor activities in a controlled and safe environment. Eperienced managers and camp teachers will prepare each activity to the level appropriate for each student.
Students’ safety is a priority(优先考虑的事) for the staff of Sinner Cree ESL Guest Ranch. Students are monitored at all times and supervisors are in the cabins with the students at night. Staff members have St. John’s First Aid and Transportation and Wilderness First Aid. An emergency clinic is nearby and accessible 24 hours.
English Classes
Class hours are from Monday to Friday, 900 am—200 pm with a one-hour brea for lunch.
Students are challenged in reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary building and conversational English.
Fun After-class Activities
Great after-class activities include horsebac riding lessons, hiing, baseball, volleyball, badminton, mountain hiing, bonfires and much more. Time to watch videos and TV and play games. Eperience Canadian family life. Weeends
Special all-day and overnight weeend activities include camping, days at the lae(fishing, swimming and boating) and more.
Travel Information
Students will be piced up at Vancouver airport and dropped off again for their individual flights. Transportation to and from the ranch will be provided as well as overnight stays in Vancouver.
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50.If you attend Sinner Cree Summer Camp, you will___. A. B. C. D.
sometimes have English Classes outdoors. learn how to deal with dangers in the wild. eperience the traditional farmer lifestyle. enjoy different sports activities after class
51.How many hours of English classes do students have every wee in Sinner Cree? A. 20 hours B. 28 hours C. 25 hours D. 35 hours
52.How will most students travel to Sinner Cree if they want to attend the camp?
A.By car B. By air C. By boat D. By train C
A study by St.Louis University has found that a lovable dog named Spary and a robotic dog, AIBO, were about equally effective at reducing the loneliness of nursing home residents. The study confirmed previous findings that dogs have a good effect on nursing home residents.
Dr. Andrew Smith led the Stanford University team that built a home-assistance robot. “If humans can feel an emotional tie with robots, some day they could be not just our assistants, but also our companions,” he said. To test whether residents responded better to Spary, a trained dog, or the Sony-made robotic dog, researchers divided 38 nursing home residents into three groups at three long-term care centers in St. Louis.
One group had weely 30-minute one-on-one visits with Spary; another group had similar visits with AIBO; a control group had no contact with either dog. The groups’ respective levels of loneliness were tested by having them answer a number of questions at the beginning and near the end of the visits.
After two months, both groups that had contact with the dogs were less lonely and more attached. Most of the elderly regarded Spary, a 9-year-old dog, as an audience for their life stories, said investigator Marian Bans.
“He listened attentively, wagged his tail, and allowed them to pet him,” said Bans, who adopted and trained Spary after finding him in a street behind her home seven years ago.
Those who were together with AIBO too a little longer to warm to the robotic creature. Over time, however, they grew comfortable with him, and petted and taled to him. He would respond by wagging his tail, vocaliing, and blining his lights..
“AIBO is charming once you start to interact with him,” said the study’s author, Dr. William Bans, “He’s an attractive sort of guy. He gives a feeling
of being personal, not just a robot.”
53.Before the new study, it was nown that ____.
A. robots were effective at reducing people’s loneliness B. robots could build close connection with humans
C. dogs and robots were equally effective at reducing loneliness D. dogs could help get rid of old people’s loneliness 54.Those who had contact with the robotic dog found that ___.
A. they didn’t feel comfortable with it B. it was hard for them to interact with it C. the robot’s vocaliing and blining confused them D. they weren’t comfortable with it at first 55.The findings of the researchers tell us that___.
A. robots are better at caring for old people than nurses B .it’s easy for people to become close with robots
C. robots can to some degree replace dogs as companions for old people D. every home will have a robot assistant one day 56.What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Robots and Dogs Can Equally Cheer up the Elderly B. Robots Serve People Better Than Thought
C. No More Lonely Old Age with Emotional Robots
D. Advanced Technology Used to Cheer up the Elderly
D
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