Now there is no 17 for us to dream any longer. Robotic 18 have developed different types of robots. Robots come in different sizes and shapes. Often they 19 ordinary machines, but they can move and act as human beings. Some industrial robots work 20 factories. They can work in very hot, cold or dirty places. Still others work at home. They can help do all kinds of 21 . For example, they can sweep the floor, 22 beds, prepare food and wash dishes.
Robots have many advantages. They can keep 23 for a long time but never get tired. They are not afraid of dangerous or difficult jobs. Besides, they don’t need to eat or drink. They only need a set of instructions to 24 a particular operation. They will follow different programs to carry out different jobs. A UN report says that by the end of 2009 there will be 4.1million robots doing jobs around the world. 25 more and more people lose their jobs, they won’t feel sorry about those useful robots.
( )16. A. As usual B. So that C. As a result D. Instead of
( )17. A. hope B. need C. way D. direction
( )18. A. workers B. doctors C. scientists D. cashiers
( )19. A. look like B. take place C. put on D. think about
( )20. A. in B. with C. from D. on
( )21. A. fun B. homework C. business D. housework
( )22. A. do B. mop C. sweep D. make
( )23. A. work B. working C. works D. worked
( )24. A. perform B. create C. produce D. prove
( )25. A. Although B. Unless C. Until D. While
三、阅读理解(每小题1分，满分20分)
阅读下列材料，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项。
A
What is a Chinatown? Is it a town in China? Of course not! Chinatown is a part of a town area with a large number of Chinese residents(居民), usually outside of Greater China. Chinatowns are throughout the world, including those in East Asia, Southeast Asia, North America, South America, Australasia, and Europe. The biggest one is in New York. It is a good place to go.
Shopping
Shopping in the Chinatown is fun. You can find lots of things there. Most of them are made in China. Mott Street is the best place to shop because things there are not very expensive.
Eating
The Chinatown has more than 200 restaurants. You can enjoy traditional Chinese food there. New Silver Palace Restaurant is one of the best Chinese restaurants.
Living
Living in the Chinatown is comfortable. You can find hospitals, banks, libraries and supermarkets there. In some schools, students must study Chinese. Many overseas(海外) Chinese send their children to these schools. They want their children to learn more about China and its culture.
26. Chinatown is a living area .
A. in China B. in a foreign country C. in the countryside D. in shopping mall
27. New York in the United States has Chinatown in the world.
A. the smallest B. the largest C. the funniest D. the most boring
28. is the best place to shop because things there are not very expensive.
A. South America B. Europe C. East Asia D. Mott Street
29. In New York, you can go to New Silver Palace Restaurant to .
A. eat Chinese-style food B. borrow magazines
C. have Western food D. see a doctor
30. Many overseas Chinese want their children to .
A. live in a foreign country B. know something about Chinatown
C. read books in Chinese language D. learn more about China and its culture
B
Australia is a large island between the Indian Ocean and the southern Pacific Ocean. This piece of land is a little smaller than China. It is in the south of the earth. As a country, Australia is big in size, but its population is not large. The population is nearly as large as that of Shanghai in east of China.
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