The Internet, mobile phones and iPads are parts of our
lives now. Technology is greatly affecting all ways of our lives, from the ways
we work to the ways we play. And it even causes a number of social problems
such as cloning (克隆) humans.
We have had lots of technology and
it has changed our lives a lot. We are sure that humans will continue to use
more and more technology. Here are some examples of modern technology that will
change our ideas and will affect our lives greatly.
Global Positioning System (GPS) (全球定位系统)
It's a system that uses radio
signals from satellites to show exact (精确的)
information. It tells you where the user is on the earth in all
weather conditions. It's made up of three parts: satellites, control
equipments (设备) on land and receivers.
Space Technology
Russian and American scientists
have worked together for the International Space Station, (ISS) for a long
time. They hope the ISS will provide a long-lasting lab. Such a lab will bring
humans limitless (无限的) advantages. It's even hoped that one day
space technology will take humans to their new houses in space.
Underwater Robot
Hercules is a kind of underwater
robot with some high technology equipments. It will be used to search for
ancient ships which were destroyed into the deep sea during their journey long
ago.
The world is changing so quickly
that it's hard for us to catch up with all the new inventions because they seem
to come out every month. It's important for us to learn about new technology and
the role that it plays in our lives. So we should be willing to accept modem
technology, or we will fall behind the times.
1. _______ can tell you where the user is on the earth
exactly.
A. Satellites B.
Receivers
C. Global Positioning System D.
Underwater Robot
2. According to the passage, which is NOT true about
the ISS?
A. It has carried people to other planets.
B. It will provide a long-lasting lab for us.
C. Russia and America are working for it.
D. Humans will get a lot of advantages from it.
3. Hercules is used to_______.
A. save lives in the sea
B. take pictures in the sea
C. repair the broken ships
D. look for the ancient ships in the sea
4. What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To help us study some new technology.
B. To tell us technology is changing the world.
C. To help solve the problems that technology causes.
D. To remind us the advantages of technology are
limitless.