When we think about 2050, it seems that it is far from now and it will be a totally different world. But in fact, it is just 30 years from now and we can already know what will be possible to have by that time. Now, let’s have a look at some predictions about 2050 together.

First. AI (人工智能) will offer more jobs in 2050. Many people worry about Al in our lives because they think in the end robots will do all the work and we won’t have jobs. But according to the survey of Forbes, in 2020, AI will create 2.3 million jobs and make only 1.8 million jobs disappear (消失). And we are just talking about 2020, just in 2 years, so let’s see what it can bring us in 30 years.

Second, space travel will be possible in 2050. According to Business Insider, people can travel in space in 2050. But it will only be for wealthy people, because the journey will cost about 100 million dollars to travel in space for just one week.

Last, self-driving cars will make driving safer. According to a report by Stanford University, in 2050, not only will self-driving cars make traffic related deaths less possible, they can also bring changes in our lifestyles too. We will have more time for ourselves.

1.What will happen in the future according to this article?

A.AI will make people difficult to find jobs.

B.Space travel may come true in 2050.

C.Self-driving cars will possibly make driving dangerous.

D.1.8 million jobs will disappear in 2050.

2.What does the underlined word “wealthy” mean?

A.successful B.healthy C.rich D.educated

3.According to the article, what will your life be like in 2050 if you have a self-driving car?

A.You can travel to anywhere you want.

B.You will have more free time.

C.You can drink and drive.

D.You will have to worry about being late for work.

4.What would be the best title for this article?

A.Life in the future

B.A Better World

C.Imagine (想象) 2050

D.Some Famous Predictions

Sara was sitting on the sofa and thinking about her birthday party. Because of the terrible storm,her parents _____ to have the party next weekend. Sara didn't understand why.

“Sara,you _____ sit there all day, ” her mother said. “We'll have your party next weekend.” “It's _____!My birthday is today,not next weekend!” Sara _____.She wanted to watch anything that wasn't about the storm._____ almost every station was _____ it. “This storm is ruining(毁灭)everything. I can't _____ watch my favorite shows.”

Her mother sat down next to her. “The storm is ruining a lot. Look at that. Those people are trying to _____ their houses. Could you imagine if we lost our home?”

Sara looked at what was _____ on the TV. The storm did look bad. She knew she'd be really sad if her family lost their ______.

“What's going to happen to all those people? Will ______ be OK?” asked Sara.

“Usually ______ there's a big storm like this, people raise money and give away(捐赠)food and other things to the homeless families.”

“I want to help too,” said Sara. “Maybe I could ______ my birthday money to them. Those people will need it more than me.”

Her mother ______, “I am proud of you, Sara.______ others is a great way to weather(经受住)the storm.”

1.A.agreed B.forgot C.planned D.needed

2.A.mustn't B.can't C.must D.should

3.A.different B.great C.exciting D.serious

4.A.went to the movies B.turned on the TV C.opened the door D.read the book

5.A.Or B.And C.But D.So

6.A.looking for B.waiting for C.preparing for D.talking about

7.A.even B.just C.often D.hardly

8.A.count B.save C.push D.build

9.A.printing B.playing C.coming D.happening

10.A.food B.money C.home D.jobs

11.A.we B.you C.they D.he

12.A.why B.what C.where D.when

13.A.send B.pay C.lend D.borrow

14.A.promised B.doubted C.smiled(微笑) D.cried

15.A.Understanding B.Helping C.Praising D.Replying

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