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We all know the importance of curiosity, and here are some tips on how to develop it.

Keep an open mind. This is essential if you are to have a curious mind. Be open to learning, unlearning, and relearning things. 1. Therefore, you should be prepared to accept this possibility and change your mind.

2. Most people just accept the world as it is. This way, they will certainly lose the “holy curiosity”. Try to dig deeper beneath the surface of what is around you. A sure way to dig deeper beneath the surface is asking questions. What, why, when, who, where, and how are the questions curious people always ask.

Don’t label anything as boring. Whenever you label something as boring, you close one more door of possibilities. Curious people are unlikely to consider things boring. 3. Even if they don’t yet have time to explore them, they will leave the door open to be visited another time.

Take learning as something fun. If you see learning as a burden, there’s no way you will want to dig deeper into anything. That will just make the burden heavier. However, if you think of learning as something fun, you will naturally want to dig deeper. 4.

Read diverse materials. It will introduce you to the possibilities and excitement of other worlds which may attract your interest in exploring further. One easy way to do this is through reading diverse materials. 5. It’ll feed your mind with the excitement of a new world.

A. It doesn’t matter that you don’t agree to others’ opinions.

B. Try to pick a book or magazine on a new subject.

C. Some things you know and believe might be wrong.

D. Don’t spend too much time on just one world.

E. Never take things as granted.

F. So look at life through the glasses of fun and enjoy the learning process.

G. Instead, they always see these things as a door to an exciting new world.

Paris is a popular tourist attraction. Which has much more to offer than just the well-known Louvre and the Eiffel Tower. Let’s experience this amazing city through some of its wonderful places and activities.

River Boats

Tour the heart of Paris by boat along the Seine River(塞纳河)! Boats offer eight must-see tourist stops along the boat tour path. The cost is 13 euros for a whole day of river boating with stops for tourists to walk through the Parisian sites. Boats come every 15 minutes. It is wonderful to drink in the unique atmosphere of Paris while boating along the Seine River.

Children’s Science Museum

If you are traveling to Paris with kids, this museum is a perfect place to visit. The museum has many exhibitions for children. The cost is low at only 8 euros per adult and 4.5 euros per child.

Medieval tavern(酒馆)

In Paris, tourists can enjoy the night at Medieval Tavern from 8pm every Thursday till 2 am. This tavern invites visitors to experience life in the old days. Everyone is dressed in old costumes(服装). The menu includes items that were enjoyed in the old days. The entire experience can be enjoyed for only 15 euros per person.

Luxembourg Garden

This garden is the second largest public park in Paris. Whether you are interested in walking through the flowers and statues or a pleasant ride on the old carousel(旋转木马), this graden is ideal. Children like its theater and plays while adults enjoy the free musical performances.

1.If a couple with two children visits the Children’s Science Museum, they have to pay .

A.16euros B.17 euros C.25 euros D. 20.5 euros

2.At Medieval Tavern, visitors .

A.can enjoy popular French food

B.can watch performances while eating and drinking

C.can experience life in the old days at night

D.will have the chance to put on old costumes to perform

3.The passage is likely to be taken from a website about .

A.history B.travel

C.technology D.entertainment

An ageing society is one in which the population of people over the age of 60 is increasing. This is a social problem. Can we solve it with the help of robots?

Researchers are placing robotic dogs in the homes of lonely old people to determine whether they can improve the quality of life for humans. Alan Beck,an expert in human animal relationship ,and Nancy Edwards, a professor of nursing, are leading the animal assisted study concerning the influence of robotic dogs on old people’s depression, physical activity, and left satisfaction. ”No one will argue that an older person is better off being more active, challenged, or stimulated(刺激),”Edwards points out.” The problem is how we promote (促进)that, especially for those without friends or help. A robotic dog could be a solution.”

In the study, the robot, called AIBO, is placed for six weeks in the houses of some old people who live alone. Before placing AIBO in the home, researchers will collect baseline data for six weeks. These old people will keep a diary to note their feelings and activity before and after AIBO. Then, the researchers will review the data to determine if it has inspired any changes in the life of its owner.

”I talk to him all the time, and he responds to my voice,” says a seventy year old lady, ”When I’m watching TV, he’ll stay in my arms until he wants down. He has a mind of his own.”

The AIBOs respond to certain orders. The researchers say they have some advantages over live dogs, especially for old people. Often the elderly are disabled and cannot care for an animal by walking it or playing with it. A robotic dog removes exercise and feeding concerns.

”At the beginning, it was believed that no one would relate to the robotic dog, because it was metal and not furry.” Beck says.” But it’s amazing how quickly we have given up that belief.”

”Hopefully, down the road, these robotic pets could become a more valuable health helper. They will record their masters’ blood pressure, oxygen levels. Or heart rhythms. AIBOs may even one day have games that can help stimulate older people’s minds.”

1.Which of the following can be the best title?

A.Dogs and the Old

B.Medical Examination and the Old

C.Robots Serving the Old

D.Dogs Needn’t Feeding

2.The purpose of Beck and Edwards’ study is to____ .

A.understand human animal relationship

B.make lonely old people’s life better

C.find the causes of old people’s loneliness

D.promote the animal assisted research

3.What is the advantage of AIBO over live dogs?

A.It is easier to keep at home.

B.It can help the disabled people.

C.It responds to all the human orders.

D.It can watch TV with its owner.

4.The author seems to suggest that the future robotic dogs may .

A. cure certain diseases

B. keep old people active

C. change people’s beliefs

D. look more like real dogs

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