What are people wearing in the 21 st century? Scientists believe that in the near future, high—tech(高科技)clothing will make our lives more interesting. Take a look here and see some great inventions.

    Some say Speedo swimsuits helped world champion Michael Phelps move faster in water   1.  This gives clothes many new functions(功能).

    Now many clothes makers begin to use new fabrics(纺织品)like nanofiber(纳米纤维). The clothes made from these fabrics can keep away stains(污渍)and creases(皱褶)  2. 

    Clothes makers also use eco—friendly materials in clothing. Most of them come from old clothes. newspapers or even plastic bottles.   3.   Many clothes makers like Li-Ning make clothes from this low-carbon material.

    As the Internet has become part of our life, everyday objects are becoming part of a network.

Clothing is, too. For example, a US company has developed a pair of pants.  4.

    Scientists put sensors(传感器)inside the pants and then connect them to a computer. When people put the pants on, the sensors collect information about the body and send it to the computer.  5.  .

A. People don't have to wash them or iron them frequently.

B. Reusing materials will help us to cut down on carbon emissions(碳排放).

C. High-tech clothing is made from old clothes, newspapers or even plastic bottles.

D. It can see your movement and “let a computer know your every move”.

E. Today there's more and more technology in clothing.

F. Scientists believer this technology will help us learn more about our bodies.

G. Clothes makers can make more and more money in the future.

 

 

 

broadcast1/'brɔ:dkɑ:st||ˈbrɔdˌkæst/n[C] a programme on the radio or on television: a radio news broadcast | live broadcast ( = a programme that you see or hear at the same time as the events are happening)

broadcast2 v past tense and past participle, broadcast 1 [ I,T] to send out radio or television programmes: The interview was broadcast live across Europe. 2 [T] to tell something to a lot of people: There was no need to broadcast the fact that he lost his job.

broadcaster /ˈbrɔːdkɑːstə || ˈbrɔːdkæstər/ n [C]

curious/ ˈkjʊəriəs || 'kjur-/ adj 1 wanting to know about something: When I mentioned her name everyone was curious. | [ +about] I’m incurious about this book she's supposed to be writing. |curious to see/hear/know etc: Mandy was curious to hear what Peter had to say himself.—opposite INCURIOUS 2 strange or unusual: a curious noise coming from the cellar | curious that It's very curious that she left without saying goodbye.

   curl1 /kɜ:l|| kɚrl/ n 1[C] a small mass of hair

flask / flɑ:sk || flæsk/n [C] I BrE a special type of bottle that you use to keep liquids either hot or cold, for example when travelling 2 a flat bottle usually used to carry alcohol 3 a glass bottle with a narrow top, used in a LABORATORY

flat1/ flæt / adj flatter, flattest

1▶ SURFACE◀ smooth and level, without raised or hollow areas, and not sloping or curving: a flat-bottomed boat |a perfectly flat sandy beach | flat as a

pollute / pə'lu:t/ v  [T] 1 to make air, water, soil etc dangerously dirty and not suitable for people to use: beaches polluted by raw sewage | industrial emissions that pollute the air 2 pollute sb’s mind to give someone immoral thoughts and spoil their character: fears that Lawrence's novels would pollute young minds--polluted adj: polluted rivers--polluter n [C]

pollution / pəˈlu:ʃn /n [U] 1 the process of making

 

1.The pronunciation of the word "broadcast" is ____ or/ˈbrɔdˌkæst /.

A. /'brɔ:dkɑ:st/     B. /'brəud'sɑ:st/      C. /bræd'kɔst/       D. /'bru:dkɑ:st/

2.The word"____ "can be used as an adjective (形容词).

A. pollute          B. pollution           C. curious            D. curiously

3.Which of the following is a flask?

 

 A.               B.                C.              D.

 

4. The word "pollute" means "______".

A. to tell something to a lot of people       B. wanting to know about something

C. a programme on the radio or on TV       D. to make air. water, soil, etc dirty

5.These texts are probably from ______.

A. a magazine        B. a dictionary

C. a newspaper        D. an advertisement

 

阅读理解。
Need to know in England Travelling Season                                                         
High Season
(Jun-Aug)
Weather at its best.
Prices at their highest
(especially for August
school holidays).
Roads busy,
especially in seaside
areas, national parks
and popular cities.
Shoulder
(Easter to end
May, mid-Sep to
end Oct)
Crowds reduce.
Prices drop.
Weather often
good; sun mixes
with sudden rain
March to May.
Low Season
(Dec-Feb)
Wet and cold is
the norm. Snow
falls in mountain
areas.
Opening hours
reduced October
to Easter; some
places shut for the winter.

England on Shoestring
If you're a shoestring traveller, there's no getting around it-England isn't cheap. Public transport,
restaurants and hotel rooms all tend (趋向) to be expensive compared to many other European countries.
But you can save money by staying in B&Bs instead of hotels, or hostels instead of B&Bs. You can also
save considerably,by prebooking long-distance travel by coach or train-and by avoiding (避开) the times
when everyone else is on the move (such as Friday afternoon). Many attractions are free or offer
discounts on quiet days (eg Mondays).
Arriving in England
*Heathrow Airport
Train to Paddington Station every 15 minutes
*Gatwick Airport
Train to Victoria station every 15 minutes
*Eurostar trains from Paris or Brussels
Arrive at St Pancras International Station in
central London
*Buses from Europe
Arrive at London Victoria Coach Station

Websites
*Enjoy England
(www.enjoyengland.com) Official tourism Website.
*National Traveline
(www.traveline.org.uk) Great portal site for all public
transport around England.
*Lonely Planet
(lonelyplanet.corn) Destination information, hotel bookings,
traveller forums and more.
*Seize the Days
(lonelyplanet.corn/132 days) Weekly updates on UK
activities and events.
1. Why do some tourists go to England for travelling between June and August?
A. Weather is at its best.
B. Wet is the norm.
C. Prices drop a lot.
D. There are fewer travelers.
2. What does"England on Shoestring"mean in the text?
A. The map of England looks like a pair of shoes.
B. You can visit England without spending much money.
C. It's necessary to wear a pair of shoes with strings in England.
D. A1l the attractions in England are free for a shoestring traveller.
3. Which station will you arrive at if you take an Eurostar train from Paris according to the text?
A. Paddington Station.
B. Victoria Station.
C. St Pancras International Station.
D. London Victoria Coach Station.
4. Which of the following websites can help you if you want to watch a football match between Manchester
    United and Liverpool this weekend?
A. www.traveline.org.uk
B. lonelyplanet.com
C. www.enjoyengland.corn
D. lonelyplanet.com/132 days
5. What do you think this text is?
A. A tour guide.
B. A map of England.
C. A flight timetable.
D. An introduction of England.

broadcast1/'brɔ:dkɑ:st||ˈbrɔdˌkæst/n[C] a programme on the radio or on television: a radio news broadcast | live broadcast ( = a programme that you see or hear at the same time as the events are happening)

broadcast2 v past tense and past participle, broadcast 1 [ I,T] to send out radio or television programmes: The interview was broadcast live across Europe. 2 [T] to tell something to a lot of people: There was no need to broadcast the fact that he lost his job.

broadcaster /ˈbrɔːdkɑːstə || ˈbrɔːdkæstər/ n [C]

curious/ ˈkjʊəriəs || 'kjur-/ adj 1 wanting to know about something: When I mentioned her name everyone was curious. | [ +about] I’m incurious about this book she's supposed to be writing. |curious to see/hear/know etc: Mandy was curious to hear what Peter had to say himself.—opposite INCURIOUS 2 strange or unusual: a curious noise coming from the cellar | curious that It's very curious that she left without saying goodbye.

   curl1 /kɜ:l|| kɚrl/ n 1[C] a small mass of hair

flask / flɑ:sk || flæsk/n [C] I BrE a special type of bottle that you use to keep liquids either hot or cold, for example when travelling 2 a flat bottle usually used to carry alcohol 3 a glass bottle with a narrow top, used in a LABORATORY

flat1/ flæt / adj flatter, flattest

1▶ SURFACE◀ smooth and level, without raised or hollow areas, and not sloping or curving: a flat-bottomed boat |a perfectly flat sandy beach | flat as a

pollute / pə'lu:t/ v  [T] 1 to make air, water, soil etc dangerously dirty and not suitable for people to use: beaches polluted by raw sewage | industrial emissions that pollute the air 2 pollute sb’s mind to give someone immoral thoughts and spoil their character: fears that Lawrence's novels would pollute young minds--polluted adj: polluted rivers--polluter n [C]

pollution / pəˈlu:ʃn /n [U] 1 the process of making

86. The pronunciation of the word "broadcast" is ____ or/ˈbrɔdˌkæst /.

A. /'brɔ:dkɑ:st/     B. /'brəud'sɑ:st/      C. /bræd'kɔst/       D. /'bru:dkɑ:st/

87. The word"____ "can be used as an adjective (形容词).

A. pollute          B. pollution           C. curious            D. curiously

88. Which of the following is a flask?

 A.               B.                   C.                       D.

89. The word "pollute" means "______".

A. to tell something to a lot of people       B. wanting to know about something

 C. a programme on the radio or on TV       D. to make air. water, soil, etc dirty

90. These texts are probably from ______.

A. a magazine        B. a dictionary

 C. a newspaper        D. an advertisement

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