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4 . You may already see robots (机器人) in some restaurants. They are about the size of a child. They can welcome people and guide them to their tables. They serve food and drinks and bring dirty dishes back to the kitchen. Some have cat-like faces and even make noises when you touch their heads. But are robot waiters the future (将来)?

Robot waiters are useful. They can do the jobs as humans do. In the US, there were 15 million people working in the restaurants at the end of last year according to the National Restaurant Association. But many of the restaurant owners said they didn’t have enough workers. Robot waiters can also help save money. A restaurant owner said a robot costs around ￥15,000, but a person costs ￥5,000 to ￥6,000 per month. And the cost of human workers will continue (继续) to rise, but technology (科技) costs will fall.

The robots are increasing quickly. Sales of robots have been growing in these years. For example, a company called Pudu Robotics in Shenzhen, China, has sold more than 56,000 robots around the world. There are tens of thousands of robots now moving through eating places around the world. For example, Pizza Hut has robot waiters in 1,000 restaurants in China.

Some people think robot waiters are the future and they are well accepted (接受) by people. Some think robot waiters still have a long way to go before they can take the place (代替) of humans. They cannot take orders. And they cannot walk up steps to different areas of a restaurant. The others think the robot can never take the place of humans. People go to the restaurant to have the experience of being served by a human but not a robot.

1. How does the writer begin the passage?

A．By showing opinions.

B．By making comparisons (对比).

C．By asking a question.

D．By listing numbers.

2. What do we know about robot waiters?

A．There are 15 million robots working in the restaurants around the world.

B．The American restaurant owners think robots cost too much.

C．There are robot waiters working in many restaurants in China.

D．The robot can take the place of humans for sure.

3. What does the underlined word “increasing” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Getting more and more.

B．Getting stronger and stronger.

C．Getting bigger and bigger.

D．Getting less and less.

4. What’s the best title of the passage?

A．Are robot waiters the future?

B．Are robot waiters better than humans?

C．Will people have robots in restaurants?

D．Can robot waiters do everything for us?

2 . 阅读短文，从短文下面方框中的六个句子中选择五个还原到短文中，使短文通顺完整、衔接自然。

Humanoid robots, which look and act like humans, are becoming an important part of our future. These robots are designed to help people in many ways, making life easier and more convenient.

    1     They can help with daily work like cleaning, cooking and even taking care of children or elderly people. For example, a humanoid robot can remind someone to take their medicine or help carry heavy things.     2    

Humanoid robots are also being used in workplaces.     3     In hospitals, they can help doctors and nurses by carrying things or doing light work.

Another exciting use of humanoid robots is in education.     4     Some robots can even speak multiple (多样的) languages, making them helpful for language learning.

As technology improves, humanoid robots will become even smarter and more helpful. Their application (应用) might soon become a common sight in our daily lives, acting as super helpers for everyone.     5    

A．In factories, they can do dangerous jobs, keeping people safe.

B．They can act as teachers, helping students learn new knowledge in a fun way.

C．This can be especially useful for busy families.

D．One of the main applications (应用场合) of humanoid robots is homes.

E．The future with humanoid robots looks bright!

F．Humanoid robots are becoming more popular in schools.

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2 . Vegetables and meat used to be eaten up within one day. Now, vegetables and meat can be kept for many days because we have a _______. In the past, we had to _______ wood to keep warm in winter. But now, our house is _______ in winter and cool in summer with air-conditioning. Before we could only write to friends. _______, we have a mobile phone which can call our friends and send news at any time now. We must go out to eat in a _______ before. Now, we can order take-out food online. Somebody can send the food you like _______ to your house in a few minutes. Paying online by Alipay or WeChat has been accepted by most people in China. _______ online by Taobao, Pinduoduo, Tik Tok, Kuaishou is more and more popular with young people.

_______ the progress of science and technology, people’s life is becoming more and more convenient. However, we can’t have the technology of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the film yet—A robot can help you do anything you want only with _______ order. But undoubtedly, robots thinking like humans ________ widely finally in the future.

1.

A．blouse

B．kitchen

C．factory

D．refrigerator

2.

A．sell

B．buy

C．burn

D．carry

3.

A．hot

B．warm

C．cold

D．cool

4.

A．But

B．However

C．And

D．Unless

5.

A．library

B．museum

C．playground

D．restaurant

6.

A．angrily

B．freely

C．quickly

D．happily

7.

A．Buying

B．Swimming

C．Crying

D．Talking

8.

A．Before

B．With

C．After

D．During

9.

A．my

B．your

C．his

D．her

10.

A．will use

B．will be used

C．used

D．was used