新目标八年级下英语阅读理解专项练习四 阅读理解16 Here is a page from a magazine named Future. Read the following information about things that may happen in ten years. And then do the exercise below. GET READY FOR THE FUTURE A.Cars will run on solar power( 太阳能) or electricity and will be much cleaner. They will be much safer. For example, if you are too close to another car or if you are driving dangerously, your car will slow down by itself. B.Because there won't be any spare land, new cities will have to be built in the sea. Some cities on water will have two levels(层). People will live on the upper level; the lower level will be used for traffic, shops and factories. C.Biotechnology( 生物技术) will make food better and healthier. Plants that are not affected(影响) by insects or illnesses will be developed. The taste of fruit and vegetables will be better and food will be kept longer. D.New technology will be used to make TVs that are only 5cm thick. They will have pictures that are as clear as photos. Electrical appliances(家用电器) will be quieter and will be controlled by computer; they will also use 50% less power. E.Many new ways to cure illnesses will be successful using products of genetic engineering(基因产品). Cures will be found for the flu and the common cold. However, some new illnesses will appear. 1. Cars using solar power or electricity will cause fewer accidents and less pollution. T F 2. People will be able to live in the new cities in the sea. T F 3. Biotechnology will help divide food into two groups: better food and healthier food. T F 4. Electrical appliances will save 50% of power because they are controlled by computer. T F 5. Genetic engineering c...
