陕西省西安市鄠邑区第二高级中学校2021-2022学年高二下学期4月第一次月考英语试题

Stressed? In need of a little assistance? Picture the following: You're sitting on a chair, relaxed, while one robot tidies your room, another cleans your pool and a third fetches you a beer. Science fiction? Not exactly, but it's not exactly science fact yet, either.

The era(时代)of mass-market consumer robotics has been just around the comer for the past 15 years. But most of the personal robots currently on the market in the United States and Japan carry price tags that are well above the cost of a personal computer. These robots—whether designed to cut your grass or just to keep you entertained-are luxury(奢侈的)items.

To find out just how well today's robots work. we tested six of the coolest personal robots currently available for sale in the US. They ranged in price from a couple hundred to a couple thousand dollars and fell into two broad sorts: single-purpose robots, which are designed to finish a specific task, and entertament robots, which exist for pleasure and play. The American consumer robotics market is dominated(支配)by the former. Unfortunately, the most interesting entertainment robots, such as Honda's humanoid ASIMO robot, are either not for sale or are available only in Japan.

Today's luxury robots, of course, may turn out to be romorrow's mass-market hit. " Robots that are currently 'luxury' according to price will be popularized in the future and drop in price, very similar to the PC model, "predicts Dan Kara, president of Robotics Trends. In five years, then, you might be able to enjoy Sony's robotic dog for less cost.

 If you can't wait that long-and are willing to invest some time and programming energy-you can try building your own luxury robot, Evolution Robotics' robotics tools will help you transform your laptop into a robot. Customize(定制)it to watch your home, recognize your voice or inform you of an incoming e-mail.

Founded in 1966, Seacamp, the first program dedicated to（致力 于)the education of youth in marine（海洋的）sciences, is the result of a cooperative effort of parents, scientists, businessmen and camp leaders. Preservation practices and a respect for the marine environment are the philosophy of the Seacamp.

Seacamp's tropical（热带的）marine location in the lower Florida Keys enables it to offer a truly unique marine science program. This program is the heart of Seacamp. Young scientists participate in a variety of courses under the guidance of academically trained marine science instructors and biologists. All science activities include studies in both the field and the laboratory. Each session, 140 to 160 campers come to Seacamp, mostly from the US, but also from across the world. There are about 30 international campers each summer from an average of twelve countries. Many Seacamp program graduates have gone on to careers as environmental educators and marine scientists.

One of Seacamp's unique aspects is that campers create their schedules. In addition to science classes, campers choose from a variety of programs to ensure that there is something interesting and exciting for everyone. Campers interested in journlism may work on the camp newspaper, SEASCOPE, which is published periodically during camp sessions. Arts activities are also included. Photography allows campers to take home memories of friends, wildlife, and underwater experiences.

Seacamp teaches the fun and skills of sailing. It's an excellent way for future marine scientists to become familiar with the winds, tides and currents that are of primary concern in oceanography. Basic Red Cross certification is offered to beginners in sailing. The Red Cross course in advanced lifesaving is taught at Seacamp. The course is designed to increase the campers' ability to recognize and avoid dangerous water conditions and practices and to use self-rescue skills to get out of dangerous situations.

Parents may bring campers by car to Big Pine Key. Counselors(顾问)also meet participants at the Miami International Airport on the opening day of camp and accompany them to Big Pine Key on a bus. The fee for roundtrip service is $ 90. To join the Seacamp adventure, interested campers should contact Seacamp for an application.

We love to talk about camp! For more information or to ask any questions you might have, please give our friendly staff call and we'll be glad to help!

Best Way to Save Money

Although the best way to save money can vary from person to person, depending on age, family size and other characteristics, there are still some easy things that all shoppers can do to keep more money in their bank accounts.

●Avoid impulse(冲动的) purchases.

When you shop, a best way to save money is to have a plan in mind to help you avoid impulse purchases. And vou only cary the exact amount of cash that you will need for your planned purchase. Some shoppers agreel discuss any purchases over a certain dollar amount with their spouses(配偶)first.

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Sometimes the best way to save money in the long term is to spend a little more money right now. A highquality pair of shoes will last longer than a bargain pair and prevent foot pain. Leaner(瘦的)cuts of meat and organic produce provide health benefits for your family.

● Buy secondhand.

Check classifed ads, thrift stores and garage sales for used clothing, toys, furmiture, and much more availablea a part of their original cost.  And there members offer unwanted items for free to anyone willing to pick them up. ● Borrow instead of buy.

If you're only going to use something once, try to borowit instead of spending your money on it. Borrow a tool from your neighbor. Check out the resources at your local library. You'll also be reducing disorder in your home.

A. Make things by yourself.

B. Exchange books with a friend.

C. Know when to pay for quality.

D. Refuse to buy things you can't use.

E. For instance, you might leave your credit cards at home.

F. A good piece of fumiture can stay in the family for decades.

G. For the most secondhand savings, check out groups like Freecycle.

A woman professor walked around in a classroom while she was teaching stress management to her students. As she1a glass of water, everyone2they would be asked the “half-empty or half-full” question.

3, with a smile on her face, she asked, "How4is this glass of water?"

Answers called out5from eight to twenty ounces(盎司).

She quieted the students down and then replied, ” The absolute weight doesn't6. It all depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it's not a 7. If I hold it for an hour, I`ll have an ache in my8If I hold it for a day, my arm will feel9and paralyzed. In each case, the10of the glass of water doesn't change, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes. Do you know why?”

All the students kept silent and listened carefully, lost in thought.

She continued, "Our11and worries in life are like that glass of water. Think about them for a while and12happens. Think about them a bit longer and they begin to13. And if you think about them all day long, you will feel paralyzed—14to do anything. ”

It's important to remember to15your stresses. As early in the evening as possible, put all your 16 down. Don't carry them through the evening and into the night. Remember to put the glass down!

More often than not life gets terrible17we think too much. And the moment you remove your burden, you'll find yourself feeling so much more18

So rather than moping around(闲逛)and feeling sorry for yourself, 19doing something about it. After all life is too short to20 yourself to anything that's not making you happy.

A robot used for housework was tested out in a family. He looked like a tall handsome man with smooth hair,  (speak) in a deep voice. Larry was going to be away from home so he hired such a robot to accompany(he)wife Claire. Claire didn't like the idea at the beginning, but she （agree）to it at last. At her first sight of Tony, Claire was alarmed. When Tony offered to help her dressing, Claire felt embarrassed. (gradual), Tony began to win Claire's trust. He helped Claire realize her dreams making her home elegant, giving her a new haircut, changing the makeup she wore and （give) her advice on her dresses. Therefore, at the party all the guests who（invite）were filled with admiration when they saw her house was completely changed. At the same time, Tony left a deep  (impress）on all of them. After the test, the company was satisfied with Tony's report because he had successfully made a woman regain her confidence. What clever and lovely robot it is!

Everyone has a dream, so those who make it reality are few.

Life without a dream prove to be a frozen field. However, the dream turns out to being an empty slogan unless you devoted your constant efforts to realizing it.

I also have a dream. I hope I can make a commitment to the education in the remote places which children are thirst for knowledge. I hope that my devotion will make a different to their lives. To realize the dream I equip me with abundant knowledge. Whatever happens, I won't give up to my dream.

1）你梦想的工作；

2）你的兴趣或特长；

3）该工作的重要性。

注意：1）词数100左右；

2）可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯；

3）开头语已为你写好。

As a senior three student, I often imagine what I will be doing in the future.