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Engkey, a white, egg - shaped robot developed by the Korean scientists, began teaching English to the students in a South Korean city. The 29 robots, about one metre high with a TV display panel (盘) for a face, wheeled around the classroom while speaking to the students, reading books to them and dancing to music. The robots are controlled by the English teachers in the Philippines. They can see and hear the students through a remote control system. The well - educated, experienced Filipino teachers are far cheaper than the teachers anywhere else, including South Korea. “The kids seemed to love it because the robot looks nice, cute and interesting. Having such a robot in the classroom makes the students more active in taking part, especially shy ones who are afraid of speaking out to human teachers,” said Kim, an education officer. Besides reading books, the robot can sing songs and play games with the students. Kim said some of the robots may be sent to rural areas of South Korea. She said the robots are still being tested. But the government might consider using them full time if scientists make them easier to operate (操作) and more affordable.
( )26. The robot is controlled by __________.
A. the English teachers in South Korea
B. the English teachers in the Philippines
C. the South Korean scientists
D. the education officers
( )27. The underlined word “they” refers to __________.
A. the robots B. Filipino teachers C. the students D. the scientists
( )28. Which of the following is true according to the article?
A. The robot looks like an egg.
B. The robot doesn’t cost too much.
C. Filipino teachers are not well - educated.
D. The students were afraid of speaking to the robot.
( )29. Which of the following abilities of the robot is NOT mentioned?
A. Reading books. B. Playing sports.
C. Singing songs. D. Dancing to music.
( )30. Which is the best title for this article?
A. South Korean schools get robot English teachers
B. Development of robots in South Korea
C. Robots in the future classrooms in South Korea
D. Full - time robot English teachers in South Korea
Engkey, a white, egg - shaped robot developed by the Korean scientists, began teaching English to the students in a South Korean city. The 29 robots, about one metre high with a TV display panel (盘) for a face, wheeled around the classroom while speaking to the students, reading books to them and dancing to music. The robots are controlled by the English teachers in the Philippines. They can see and hear the students through a remote control system. The well - educated, experienced Filipino teachers are far cheaper than the teachers anywhere else, including South Korea. “The kids seemed to love it because the robot looks nice, cute and interesting. Having such a robot in the classroom makes the students more active in taking part, especially shy ones who are afraid of speaking out to human teachers,” said Kim, an education officer. Besides reading books, the robot can sing songs and play games with the students. Kim said some of the robots may be sent to rural areas of South Korea. She said the robots are still being tested. But the government might consider using them full time if scientists make them easier to operate (操作) and more affordable.
( )26. The robot is controlled by __________.
A. the English teachers in South Korea
B. the English teachers in the Philippines
C. the South Korean scientists
D. the education officers
( )27. The underlined word “they” refers to __________.
A. the robots B. Filipino teachers C. the students D. the scientists
( )28. Which of the following is true according to the article?
A. The robot looks like an egg.
B. The robot doesn’t cost too much.
C. Filipino teachers are not well - educated.
D. The students were afraid of speaking to the robot.
( )29. Which of the following abilities of the robot is NOT mentioned?
A. Reading books. B. Playing sports.
C. Singing songs. D. Dancing to music.
( )30. Which is the best title for this article?
A. South Korean schools get robot English teachers
B. Development of robots in South Korea
C. Robots in the future classrooms in South Korea
D. Full - time robot English teachers in South Korea
答案
B
Can dogs and cats live in peace in the same home? People who are thinking about keeping a dog as a friend for their cat are worried that they will fight. A recent study has found a new successful method. According to the study, if the cat is raised before the dog, and if they are introduced when still young (less than six months for cats, a year for dogs), it is highly possible that the two pets will get along peacefully.
However, it wasn’t all sweetness and light. There was a reported coldness between the cat and dog in 25% of the homes, while aggression (攻击) and fighting were noticed in 10% of the homes. One reason for this is probably that some of their body signals are just opposite. For example, when a cat turns its head away, it means aggression, while a dog doing the same means kindness.
In homes with cats and dogs living peacefully, researchers found some surprising behaviour—they are learning how to talk each other’s language. It is a surprise that cats can learn how to talk “dog”, and dogs can learn how to talk “cat”.
What’s interesting is that both cats and dogs have appeared to develop their intelligence (智力). They can learn to read each other’s body signals, suggesting that the two may have more in common than what was thought before. Once familiar with each other’s presence and body language, cats and dogs can play together, greet each other nose to nose, and enjoy sleeping together on the sofa. They can easily share the same water bowl and in some cases have fun playing together.
The significance (意义) of this research on cats and dogs may go beyond pets—it may apply to people who don’t get along, including neighbours, workmates, and even world superpowers. If cats and dogs can learn to get along, surely people have a good chance.
( )31. In which condition is it possible that the two pets will get along peacefully?
A. The cat is adopted at five months old and the dog is adopted at one year old.
B. The dog is adopted at five months old and the cat is adopted at one year old.
C. The cat and the dog are adopted at the same time when they are one year old.
D. The cat is adopted one year after the dog is adopted by the same family.
( )32. Some cats and dogs may fight when __________.
A. they look away from each other
B. they are introduced at an early age
C. they don’t like each other and shout
D. they misunderstand each other’s signals
( )33. What surprising behaviour is found about cats and dogs?
A. They are able to eat and sleep together.
B. They learn to speak each other’s language.
C. They don’t fight with each other any longer.
D. They know something from each other’s voice.
( )34. It is suggested in Paragraph 4 that cats and dogs __________.
A. have many things in common B. eat common food
C. have a common body language D. have common interests
( )35. What is the significance of this research on cats and dogs?
A. More dogs and cats can learn to live together peacefully.
B. Cats can learn how to talk “dog”, and dogs can learn how to talk “cat”.
C. People who don’t get along can have a good chance to change themselves.
D. They can develop their intelligence and learn to read each other’s body signals.
Can dogs and cats live in peace in the same home? People who are thinking about keeping a dog as a friend for their cat are worried that they will fight. A recent study has found a new successful method. According to the study, if the cat is raised before the dog, and if they are introduced when still young (less than six months for cats, a year for dogs), it is highly possible that the two pets will get along peacefully.
However, it wasn’t all sweetness and light. There was a reported coldness between the cat and dog in 25% of the homes, while aggression (攻击) and fighting were noticed in 10% of the homes. One reason for this is probably that some of their body signals are just opposite. For example, when a cat turns its head away, it means aggression, while a dog doing the same means kindness.
In homes with cats and dogs living peacefully, researchers found some surprising behaviour—they are learning how to talk each other’s language. It is a surprise that cats can learn how to talk “dog”, and dogs can learn how to talk “cat”.
What’s interesting is that both cats and dogs have appeared to develop their intelligence (智力). They can learn to read each other’s body signals, suggesting that the two may have more in common than what was thought before. Once familiar with each other’s presence and body language, cats and dogs can play together, greet each other nose to nose, and enjoy sleeping together on the sofa. They can easily share the same water bowl and in some cases have fun playing together.
The significance (意义) of this research on cats and dogs may go beyond pets—it may apply to people who don’t get along, including neighbours, workmates, and even world superpowers. If cats and dogs can learn to get along, surely people have a good chance.
( )31. In which condition is it possible that the two pets will get along peacefully?
A. The cat is adopted at five months old and the dog is adopted at one year old.
B. The dog is adopted at five months old and the cat is adopted at one year old.
C. The cat and the dog are adopted at the same time when they are one year old.
D. The cat is adopted one year after the dog is adopted by the same family.
( )32. Some cats and dogs may fight when __________.
A. they look away from each other
B. they are introduced at an early age
C. they don’t like each other and shout
D. they misunderstand each other’s signals
( )33. What surprising behaviour is found about cats and dogs?
A. They are able to eat and sleep together.
B. They learn to speak each other’s language.
C. They don’t fight with each other any longer.
D. They know something from each other’s voice.
( )34. It is suggested in Paragraph 4 that cats and dogs __________.
A. have many things in common B. eat common food
C. have a common body language D. have common interests
( )35. What is the significance of this research on cats and dogs?
A. More dogs and cats can learn to live together peacefully.
B. Cats can learn how to talk “dog”, and dogs can learn how to talk “cat”.
C. People who don’t get along can have a good chance to change themselves.
D. They can develop their intelligence and learn to read each other’s body signals.
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