Dr Pearson, a futurologist believes in 2045 buildings will be made from concretebplastics and shape-changing materials that can heal themselves and the builders will have super-strength skeletons creating half-man, half-machine workers. There will be a need for new kinds of elevators using magnetic systems.
By mid-century, buildings will be miles tall and some may be so large that their capacity enables them to function as small cities in their own right. As these buildings rise through the clouds, windows will be replaced by reality virtual screens so people can choose any view they like. However, lack of exposure to pathogens will cause more allergies. Due to health concerns, scents, candles, incense are also likely to be more strongly regulated, added Dr Pearson.
28. When does Dr Pearson make these predictions?
A. now B. in 2045 C. after 2045 D. before 2045
29. What can future buildings do?
A. change shapes B. use machines C. self-heal D. create machines
30. What is TRUE about future buildings?
A. They will be very big. B. They will be very tall.
C. They will be very modern. D. They will be very old
31. What will cause more allergies?
A. incense B. pathogens C. candles D. allergies
32. A futurologist is someone who _____________ the future.
A. believes in B. predicts C. adds to D. builds
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Rewrite the following sentences, stay the same meaning of the first sentences.
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33. People will decorate their houses to welcome New Year.
Their houses……………………………………………………………..………………
34. The distance between my house and school is about 2 kms
It’s ………………………………………………………………………………………
35. These are her shoes. (hers)
These……………………………………………………………………………………
36. My brother often stayed up late to watch TV when he was fifteen. (used )
My brother used………………………………………………………………….…….…
37. Be careful or you’ll fall off your bicycle. (If)
If …………………………………………………………………………………………..
A B D B B
Their houses will be decrated to welcome New Year.
It's about two kilometers from my house to school.
These shoes are hers
My brother used to stay up late to watch TV when he was fifteen.
If you are not careful, you will fall off your bicycle