15. What problem does the man see from robots?
A. They will take jobs. B. They will take control. C. They will become smart.
16. What is said to be robots' weakness?
A. They are expensive. B. They can't create. C. They are not reliable.
17. How does the woman feel about the future
A Sad. B. Indifferent. C. Optimistic.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题
18. Where is the speaker giving the talk?
A. At a village. B. At a factory. C. At a university
19. Which word best describes the water provided?
A. Cheap. B. Clean. C. Cold.
20. What kind of organization does the speaker represent?
A. A charity. B. A company. C. A government.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分35分)
第一节 (共10小题;每小题25分,满分25分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I started to worry when the golf car taking me, Steve, and our suitcases stopped in the middle of the Maine forest. A yurt (蒙古包)is a tent tall enough to stand in and wide enough to fit a big family. But I didn't see it anywhere.
"You hike from here," said the driver, pointing down a weedy path. The woods were darkening and Steve encouraged me to pick up the pace. My summer sandals(凉鞋)slipped on the damp leaves. Steve and I spent a good hour until we spotted the light of white canvas---the yurt.
Steve skillfully lit a fire. We ate some sandwiches, had a few beers, and settled in for a good nights sleep. But I couldn't relax I shook Steve awake. "The door to the yurt doesn't lock," I said. " What if a bear wanders Into the camp?"
"Don't worry Moose(驼鹿)are a bigger problem here than bears. " he said.
"Well, what if someone decides to rob us? Or what if one of the locals wants to teach us a lesson?" "OK," Steve said with a heavy sigh. He jammed a chair under the door handle. "There,