Computers in the future could be used to ______.
A. predict new educational achievement
B. make tourism more successful
C. help people have a bright look at tomorrow
D. travel to the ocean floor to study it
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The word "dream" in line 10 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. nightmare
B. expectation
C. sleep
D. misconception
Which of the following is supported by the author?
A. Computers will be an indispensable part of future life
B. People will become slaves to modern computers
C. Some scientists are afraid of computer crimes
D. Computers will play a role as important as human brains
SECTION A CONVERSATIONS
Directions: In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.
听力原文:W: Hi. How can we help you today?
M: Yeah. I'd like to get my hair trimmed a little. Nothing fancy. Just a basic trim.
W: Well, can we interest you in today's special?
M: Um... No...
W: We'll shampoo, cut, and style. your hair for an unbelievable low price of $9.99. Plus, we'll give you a clean shave and a back massage to help you relax.
M: Well, I don't know. I don't have much time, and ...
W: Best service in town!
M: Okay, I’ll have the complete service today, but as I said before, I just want to get my hair trimmed. A little off the top and sides. That's all. I mean, that's all.
W: No problem. Relax. So, what do you do for a living?
M: I'm a lawyer, specializing in workplace accidents, and I'm in town for an interview for a new job, and ... Hey, what happened to my hair? Are you even a licensed beautician?
W: Well, sir. We offer a money-back guarantee on all our work, so if you're not completely satisfied...
M: Satisfied? I'm anything but satisfied. How in the world am I supposed to go to a job interview looking like this?
Why was the man in town?
A. He wanted to have a massage.
B. He was investigating a workplace accident.
C. He had an appointment with a beautician.
D. He was going to have an interview.
Which of the following is mentioned in the passage?
A. Future computers can see things as human beings do
B. Future computers will be designed to have hearing ability
C. The life of the blind and deaf will be easier with the help of computers
D. A person who has lost feeling can still have a near-normal brain provided by scientists