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1、选修七 Unit 2 Robots 能力提升一、阅读理解 A(湖北宜昌市部分示范高中教学协作体2020届秋季期中联考)The London Underground (The Tube)The main source of public transport in London revolves around the Underground (or the Tube as it is known to Londoners). This network of 12 lines can get you to most places in the center of the city quickly.I
2、t's almost necessary to get an Oyster Card or a Travelcard. Single tickets are priced at a deliberately high level, two or three times the cost of using Oyster, if you pay cash. Using an Oyster Card, a single fare is 2.30 if you are traveling within the central Zone 1.On hot days it is also advi
3、sable to take a bottle of water with you as some Underground trains are not airconditioned.Last trains leave central London at around 0030 on weekdays, 2330 on Sundays. First trains leave the suburbs at around 500.The Bus SystemOutside the center of London, Tube Stations are farther apart, so
4、buses help fill the gaps. Also, the bus offers a cheaper alternative, even if it is a slower journey.Cash fares for London buses have been abolishedyou cannot pay cash. A bus fare costs 1.50 if using an Oyster Card. If people only use buses, the fare is capped (限额收取) at 4.40 per day for Oyster or co
5、ntactless card users.Light Rail and TramsYou can think of the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) and the Tramlink as extensions of the Underground, Travelcards purchased at Tube Stations. The DLR connects with a number of the other train services (including connections at Tower Hill or Bank Stations) and
6、 can be used to reach Greenwich, Canary Wharf and Stratford.River ServicesThere are a number of different routes along the River Thames. The faster commuter services operate all day from Greenwich Pier to Embankment and from Putney and Chelsea harbour to Blackfriars during Peak Hours only. These rou
7、tes will pass a number of places of interest including the Houses of Parliament and London Bridge. A return fare from Putney to Blackfriars will cost about 12 pounds.National RailOnce you leave Central London or if you are traveling South of the River Thames, the best public transport option will of
8、ten be National Rail. There are numerous connections to the Rail System from the Tube. Travelcards can be used for travel on the National Rail (but not the Heathrow Express). Oyster cards can be used up to Zone 6 except certain services including Heathrow Express, Heathrow Connect and HS1.1. When ta
9、king the London Underground, you _A. should buy tickets in cashB. can go to any place in London quicklyC. can save more money with a single ticketD. are advised to take a bottle of water along on hot days2. Which place will you pass if you use River Services along the River Thames? A. London Bridge.
10、 B. Stratford.C. Canary Wharf. D. Tower Hill.3. To travel South of the River Thames, it is recommended that you use _A. the DLR and the Tramlink B. the London UndergroundC. the Bus System D. National Rail【主题语境】人与社会【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文,主要介绍了伦敦几种不同的公共交通设施。【答案解析】1. D细节理解题。根据第一部分中的第三段可知,在炎热的日子里,最好随身携带一瓶水,因为有一
11、些地铁里没有空调。 2. A细节理解题。根据第四部分中的These routes will pass a number of places of interest including the Houses of Parliament and London Bridge.可知,这些路线将经过许多名胜古迹,包括英国议会大厦和伦敦桥。3. D细节理解题。根据最后一部分中的 if you are traveling South of the River Thames, the best public transport option will often be National Rail 可知,如果你
12、在泰晤士河以南旅行,最好的公共交通工具通常是国家铁路。B(广东佛山市第一中学2020届高三上期中考试)Those who are concerned that robots are taking over the world can rest easyfor now. Though the androids have proved useful at performing ordinary tasks, they are not ready for the greatest time. At least that appears to be the case at Japan's He
13、nnna Hotel chain where over half of the robot staff are being replaced by humans.The first location of the unique hotel open in July 2015 was at Nagasaki's Huis Ten Bosch Theme Park. The hotel's owner, Hideo Sawada, promised the hotel to be managed primarily by robots. Guests were gree
14、ted and checked in by a dinosaur robot. Autonomous robot porters stood ready to help guests carry luggage to their rooms, while a cute android called Churi, placed inside each room, provided them with information about nearby attractions. Not surprisingly, the lodging, recognized in 2016 as the worl
15、d's first robotstaffed hotel by Guinness World Records, drew in curious visitors from all around the world.But as the years have passed, the hotel's main draw is becoming less novel and more unsatisfactory. Also as the robots are “aging”, they are costing more to repair. Among the 283
16、androids being replaced are the chain's two dinosaur receptionists. In addition to scaring young guests, they are also unable to photocopy guests' passports, forcing human employees to step in each time. Also out are the cute Churi robots, which annoyed guests by interrupting their conversat
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