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If you can get it, Robots may well take your job — eventually Pioneers are not always welcome. In 1589 William Lee made his way to the English queen, hoping to be granted a patent for his invention, a knitting (编织) machine. Queen Elizabeth I turned him down: “Consider what the invention could do to my poor people,” she commanded. “It would surely bring to them ruin by taking away their employment.”

The fears of Queen have echoed down the centuries. In the 21st century the concerns have switched to robots and artificial intelligence (AD); 30% of American workers believe their jobs are likely to be replaced by robots and computers in their lifetime.

Daniel Susskind has written about this issue before in “The Future of the Professions”, co-authored with his father, Richard. That book focused on the threat by machine-learning to doctors, lawyers and the like.

In the past the relationship between machine and human labour has been driven by two factors: the substituting effect, which caused people to lose jobs, and the complementing (补足) effect, which allowed employees to do their work more productively. The author worries that, in the future, the substituting effect will rule. Advances in AI have been so rapid that machines will eventually be better than people at most activities, he says. A few highly paid humans will still be employed, but the rest will either struggle to find work or fall into the “precariat”, stuck in jobs that are not just poorly paid but unstable and stressful.

Perhaps. It is impossible to be sure whether the latest advances will in the end have mainly good or bad economic effects. Books like his are a useful summary of the current debate on an important subject. But they are not crystal balls.

1.William Lee’s request was turned down for fear that_________.

A.British people couldn’t afford the knitting machine

B.British workers were at the risk of losing their jobs

C.the knitting machine might be ruined by violent workers

D.William Lee would make a huge profit from the patent

2.The fears of Queen in Paragraph 2 refer to the fear that____________.

A.fears can be echoed down for centuries

B.workers are too stressful with the help of machines

C.machines and automation threaten people’s employment

D.doctors, lawyers and the like are likely to be replaced

3.Daniel Susskind worries that___________.

A.most jobs will be at risk because of substituting effect

B.employees will work less productively because of complementing effect

C.30% of American workers will do jobs related to AI

D.large numbers of jobs will be lost because of complementing effect

4.The writer’s attitude to AI advances is       .

A.indifferent B.positive

C.negative D.uncertain

    Until the 1990s coffee was rarely served in China except at luxury hotels aimed at foreigners.

When Starbucks opened its first outlet there in 1999 it was far from clear that the country’s enthusiastic tea drinkers would take to such a different and usually more costly-source of caffeine.

Starbucks tried to entice（引诱）customers unused to coffee’s bitter taste by promoting milk- and sugar-heavy mixtures such as Frappuccinos （星冰乐）.

Starbucks now has about 3,800 outlets in China- more than in any other country outside America.

Coffee has become fashionable among the middle class. Statista, a business-intelligence portal（门户网站），says the roast coffee market in China is growing by more than 10% a year. Starbucks and its rivals see big future for expanding there.

Since its founding less than two years ago, Luckin-a newly-founded coffee brand in China- has opened more than 2,300 outlets. On May 17th Luckin's first public offering on the NASDAQ stock market raised more than $570m, giving it a value of about $4 billion. Most of Luckin’s outlets are merely small shops where busy white-collar workers pick up their drinks, having ordered them online. Super-fast delivery can also be arranged through the company’s app,

The high-class end of the market is prosperous too.

Where better to sip and WeChat? It’s not just the drink that appeals, it’s the chance to share pictures of it.

1.In order to develop its business in China, Starbucks       .

A.tried hard to promote classic American coffee

B.only recommended costly coffee to Chinese customers

C.mixed Frappuccinos with lots of milk and sugar

D.adapted its coffee to suit the taste of Chinese customers

2.The underlined phrase “take to” is closest in meaning to      .

A.be fond of B.carry away

C.dislike D.get to know

3.In paragraph 6, Luckin is mentioned so as to      .

A.prove the good taste of its coffee to customers

B.indicate the popularity of coffee drinking in China

C.show that Starbucks has failed in the competition in China

D.explain its contributions to the American stock market

4.The prosperity of high-class end is mainly because     .

A.it appeals to high class only

B.it provides super-fast delivery

C.it meets people’s social demand

D.it works with WeChat to share pictures

    When a precious baby cow ended up in this family after losing its mom, little Kinley Gray took her in with open arms.

“They are just so cute. My heart cannot even contain in all of that love,” Lacey Gray, Kinley’s mom said.

Lacey is a professional photographer from Michigan City, Mississippi. She had reached out to her husband’s uncle, who owns cows, to see if she could borrow a calf for a photo shoot she was hoping to do.

Initially, her husband’s uncle thought she could just borrow a calf without the mom. She hadn’t thought about that aspect, but understood, and moved on.

But the next morning she got a phone call from him and he was so serious. He said, “Do you really want a calf? The mama fell and she is not going to get up. She will die from this. I'm calling to see if you want this baby, but you have to feed it several times a day.

Without hesitation, Lacey agreed, not having a clue about what she was getting herself into with raising a cow, let alone a 3-day-old calf that had just lost her mom.

“We brought her inside the first night, she slept in the laundry room,” said Lacey. “But Kinley ran in there and was kissing all over her. Kinley read her books and when it was time to walk her, Kinley would walk her all over the yard. Kinley wants to feed her all by herself. It’s really sweet.

Now, just two weeks later, the precious pair is completely inseparable.

“I was almost in tears, shooting the two of them together,” Lacey said. “She just has a connection with her. She just knows that’s her family. This is just so crazy and so sweet. I just hope I can watch them grow all through Kinley’s childhood.”

1.Why did Lacey want to borrow a bay cow?

A.To learn how to raise cows. B.To take special photos.

C.To make it work for her family. D.To raise cows for making a living.

2.What did Lacey feel the moment she agreed to take the calf home?

A.She was a little hesitant when making the decision.

B.She knew exactly what would happen next.

C.She was super excited about having a calf.

D.She was firm though not sure how to raise it.

3.What can we infer from the passage?

A.Kinley likes the baby cow very much.

B.Kinley and the baby cow are the same age.

C.The baby co will be sent back after shooting.

D.Kinley will look after the baby cow all the time.

4.What’s the main idea of the passage?

A.A wonderful photo attracts people’s eyes.

B.A baby cow lost her mother after she was born.

C.A little girl befriends a baby cow who lost its mom.

D.Man can have a good relationship with animals.

       Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Lying on North Carolina's Outer Banks, the Cape Hatteras Seashore is an amazing destination for recreating, relaxing and more. There are many beautiful beaches in the seashore for the whole family to explore and enjoy. Visitors can spend vacation time for shells, birding, hiking and so on. The outer banks are also an excellent spot to go windsurfing especially on Hatteras Island. In addition, Cape Hatteras National Seashore also has three historic lighthouses and Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is open for visitors.

Pribilof Island, Alaska

For those looking to see some northern species of birds, these Alaska islands are a great choice. Lying in the Bering Sea, these islands are home to many fascinating species of birds. Visitors will enjoy hiking on the islands trails while also enjoying the relative remoteness of the place. Birders should be sure to keep an eye out for Horned Puffins and many more species.

Dry Tortugas National park, FL

Lying 70 miles west of Key West, this cluster (群) of seven islands is a great destination to enjoy some of Florida's nature. The islands consist of coral reefs and sand, and they are famous for their bird and marine life. Visitors can also enjoy Fort Jefferson, which is the largest 19h century American coastal fort (要塞).

Wine Country Vacation Escapes

Throughout the United States there are many destinations to enjoy the fantastic wines produced in the country. Some regions like Napa Valley have already gained a reputation for their fantastic wines, however, there are many regions that offer fantastic wines and a beautiful vacation destination.

1.What is special about Cape Hatteras National Seashore?

A.Visitors can stay there for free. B.Shooting birds is forbidden.

C.Visitors can visit a lighthouse. D.Visitors can enjoy its remoteness.

2.What is Horned Puffin?

A.The name of a fort, B.The name of an island.

C.The name of marine life. D.The name of a bird.

3.Which camp is suitable for wine lover?

A.Cape Hatters National Seashore. B.Pribilof Island, Alaska.

C.Dry Tortugas National park, FL. D.Wine Country Vacation Escapes.

阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

Once upon a time, there lived a wise man. Everyone respected him and many people came to him asking for advice.

His son , however, was very lazy and wasted his time sleeping. The years passed, and time faded the youth of the wise man. He recognized the need to give something to his son so that he could take care of himself and his family.

One day, he called his son to his room and said, ''My son , you are no more a kid now . I want you to find the real purpose of your life . ''

Then he handed his son a bag. The son opened the bag. Inside were some food, a little money and a map. His father continued, "I want you to go and find a treasure. I have drawn a map of the place where the treasure is hidden. You need to go and find it."

The son loved this idea. The next day, he set out on a journey to find the treasure. He had to travel really far across forests and mountains. Along the way, he met a lot of people. He was helped by some with food and by some with money.

Finally, after a long year, he reached his destination. He searched and searched, but found nothing. He spent two days looking and digging for the treasure. By the third day, he was so tired that he decided to leave.

On his way back, he met the same people who had helped him earlier. This time he stayed a few days with them and helped them in some way or another. He realized how nice they had been to a stranger who had nothing to offer them in return.

    When he reached home , he realized it had been two years since he left the place. He walked straight into his father's room. ''Father, '' he said.

    The father immediately jumped to his feet and hugged his son.

注意：

1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；

2.至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；

3.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；

4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。

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The father asked, ''Did you find the treasure? ''

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The son continued, ''But I did enjoy the journey on my way back home. ''

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