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Life In The Future
What life will be like in the future is difficult to predict.It is，however，possible to use models to make forecasts about future developments.One way to catch a glimpse of the future is to examine some of the major trends in contemporary society.
Transportation
Current trends(趋势)indicate that transportation is becoming cleaner，faster and safer.Public transportation is already well developed in most urban areas of China.New technology is being used to make sure that the cars，taxis，buses and trains we use do not pollute the air.A good example of how transportation is changing is the new maglev train，which is environmentally friendly，energysaving and travels at an amazing speed 430 km/h.To ensure safety，the train is controlled by an advanced computer system.Scientists are also developing new fuels and engines that will let us travel without worrying about whether we are polluting the environment.
Business
It will not be business as usual in the future.Many companies and consumers have already begun reforming the way they do business.Ecommerce，or business done on the Internet is becoming more and more popular as people discover the advantages of online shopping.The Internet also makes it easier for companies to keep in touch with customers and companies in other countries.For people who do go out for shopping，shopping is no longer just a necessity.It has become a form of entertainment.Instead of searching a crowded store for basic goods，such as food and clothes，people want to go to a pleasant mall and combine shopping with fun.
【语篇解读】 未来生活是什么样子是很难预测的，但我们可以根据研究当代社会的一些主要趋势来预测未来的发展。
1．Which of the following is not the feature of future transportation?
A．It will be greener. B．It will be safer.
C．It will be faster. D．It will be cheaper.
D [细节理解题。根据Transportation中的“Current trends(趋势)indicate that transportation is becoming cleaner，faster and safer.”可知，A、B、C三项是未来交通的特点，D项不是，故选D项。]
2．What's the definition of Ecommerce?
A．It is business done on the Internet.
B．It is business related to electricity.
C．It is business related to electronics.
D．It is business done by electricians.
A [细节理解题。根据Business中的“Ecommerce，or business done on the Internet...”可知,business done on the Internet是对Ecommerce的解释或补充说明。故选A项。]
3．What will the future mall be like?
A．In the mall people can not only shop but also have fun.
B．The future mall will be as large as a small city.
C．People can do anything in the future mall.
D．The future mall will offer everything people need.
A [细节理解题。根据Business中对未来的商场的描写可知，在那儿人们不仅可以购物还能享受快乐，但不是你想要的所有的东西都会在那儿得到。故选A项。]
