Tomorrow's cities
【精品版】2021版新高考译林英语(江苏专版)一轮教师用书：必修4 Unit 3 Tomorrow''s world Word版含答案
三言两语1.As is known to us，smartphoneshave become an important part inour daily life and we need them tochat，to surf the Internet as well asentertain ourselves.2．It goes without saying thatmodern technology brings usconvenience and comfort in life.3．It is OK to leave an electricalappliance on so long as you are usingit — if not，turn it off！1.但是问题是许多中学生对手机越来越着迷。
But the problem isthat_a_number_of_middle_school_students_are_growing_increasingly_addicted_to_phones.2．显而易见，电脑对我们的学习有很大的帮助，尤其是对我们的英语听力。
It_is_obvious_that the computeris_of_great_help_to our study，especially to our English listening.[单词拼写应用]核心单词1．accuse v t.控诉，控告；谴责2．function v i.起作用，正常运转n．作用，功能；职能3．escape v i.& v t.逃跑，逃离，逃脱；被遗忘，被忽视；避免，避开n．逃离，逃脱4．master n．主宰；主人；大师v t.精通，掌握；控制5．hire v t.聘用，雇用；租用，租借6．exit n．出口；离去，退场v i.& v t.出去，离去，退场7．monitor n．(计算机)显示器；监测器；班长v t.& v i.监视8．pack v t.收拾(行李)，装箱；包装n.纸袋，纸盒；大背包；一群，一捆，一包[语境运用]用所给词的适当形式填空1．(2019·天津卷)A war injury has made his left hand stop functioning (function)，and he has often been in prison.2．(2019·全国卷Ⅲ) They were well trained by their masters (master) who had great experience with caring for these animals.3．(2019·全国卷Ⅰ)Through the Summer Employment Opportunities program，students are_hired (hire) each year in a variety of summer positions....4．(2018·全国卷Ⅰ)．..old desktop monitors(monitor) and box TVs with cathode ray tubes are the worst devices with their energy consumption...5．The Chinese discovered that the gas escaping (escape) from the tube could lift it into the air.6．The high school students were_accused(accuse) of abusing their classmates the other day.拓展单词1．injure v t.伤害，损害→injury n．伤害，损害；负伤2．present v．颁发；展示；赠送；呈现→presentation n．展示，介绍；颁发；提交，出示3．real adj.真的，真实的→really ad v.真地，真实地→reality n．现实，事实4．disable v t.使残疾→disabled adj.有残疾的；丧失能力的→disability n．残疾5．confident adj.自信的，肯定的，有把握的→confidently ad v.自信地→confidence n．信心，信任6．disappoint v t.使失望→disappointed adj.失望的，沮丧的→disappointing adj.令人失望的→disappointment n．失望7．social adj.社交的，交际的；社会的→society n．社会→socialism n．社会主义→socialist adj.社会主义的→socialize v．交往，交际8．amaze v t.使惊奇，使惊诧→amazing adj.令人惊奇的→amazed adj.大为惊奇→amazement n．惊奇，惊愕，惊诧[语境运用]用所给词的适当形式填空1．Jack injured his leg when he was playing basketball yesterday.The doctor said that his injury was very serious.(injure)2．He is quite confident that he will pass the exam.He works very hard and we all have confidence in him.(confident)3．He was disabled in a car accident and his disability prevented him from holding any job.(disable)4．To my disappointment，I saw a disappointed expression on his face due to his disappointing test score.(disappoint)5．There is a very real difference between a dream and reality.(real)6．If it is difficult for you to digest the graphs I presented during the presentation，ask our market leader for more information.(present)7．To my amazement，the amazing news amazed the whole class and their teachers were also amazed.(amaze)阅读单词1．passive adj.被动的2．neighbourhood n．街区；邻近的地方3．sightseeing n．观光，游览4．constant adj.连续发生的，不断的；恒定的5．mushroom n．蘑菇；伞菌6．dinosaur n．恐龙7．biology n．生物学8．network n．(互联)网络9．secure adj.安全的；有把握的；稳固的，坚固的v t.获得；使安全1．(2019·全国卷Ⅲ) Productions and the Great Griffon present the play by Rajiv Joseph，in which an origami (折纸术) artist invites a teenage talent and his teacher into her studio.v t.表演，呈现2．(2017·全国卷Ⅰ) Cover the hole with the plastic sheet，securing the edgesof the plastic with dirt and weighting the sheet's center down with a rock.vt. 固定3．(2017·全国卷Ⅲ) The U．S.Fish and Wildlife Service carefully ①monitors and manages the wolf ②packs in Yellowstone.①v t. 监控，监视②n. 一群(动物)[短语多维应用]高频短语1.add_to 使增加，使增强，使扩大2．speak_of 说起，谈到3．blow_up (使)爆炸4．last_but_not_least 最后但同样重要的5．in_the_long_term/run 从长远来看[语境运用](填入一个适当的词)Speaking ①of science and technology，different people have differentopinions.Some think it brings us a lot ofconvenience，adding ②to our happinessof life，while others are concerned aboutthe disadvantages along with it.In myopinion，I think it's beneficial to us in③the long term/run，and we should takeadvantage of it.6.set_up 设立，建立7．connect_with/to 与……连接8．give_out/off 放出(声、光、气等)；公布9．put_forward 提出，提议10．carry_out 执行；实行；贯彻[语境运用](填入一个适当的词)A new cross-sea bridge is to be set up toconnect ④with two cities，which wasgiven ⑤out by the government last week，but the question is put ⑥forwardwhether we have enough money for thisproject.At last，the government announcesthat the plan will not be carried ⑦outuntil all preparations have been made. 11.hold_on_to 紧紧抓住12．in_terror 惊恐地13．compared_with与……比较起来14．as_to 至于，关于15．be_filled_with 充满[语境运用](填入一个适当的词)Several days ago，I experienced a travel tospace with the aid of VR.⑧As to thetravel，I thought it was pared⑨with other travels，it was convenient forme to float in space though I was filled16．all_of_a_sudden 突然⑩with anxiety and afraid of beinginjured.I held on ⑪to my guide ⑫interror，who was quite confident andfrequently told me a few guidelines that Ishould follow.Finally I came to feel ease.教材原句背诵句式仿写应用1.not only位于句首，所在的分句使用部分倒装Not only will he or she feel every step of climbing Mount Qomolangma，but the user will also experience the cold，smells，sights and sounds of the surrounding environment... (2019·全国卷Ⅰ) 不仅可爱与积极生活的结果有关，而且也是造成那些结果的原因。
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Passage 1Billions of dollars have already been spent in planning how to set foot on Mars. So why do we want to go there so badly? 1._______Dutch organization Mars One wants to put people on Mars by 2027. The researchers say it is just the next step in human curiosity（好奇心）. “Why did Columbus travel west? Why did Marco Polo head east? 2._______” their website says. Mars One also thinks Mars exploration will improve the development of recycling, solar energy(太阳能), food production and even medical technology.Billionaire businessman Elon Musk runs a company in the United States. Its name is Space X.3.________ Musk, who was born in South Africa but is now a US-Canadian citizen, agrees that curiosity plays a part. But his main reason for going to Mars is the survival(生存) of the human race. To survive,we must learn to live somewhere other than Earth.4.________ In 2011, along with Russia, China planned to send a probe(探测器) to the planet. Another probe will reach Mars by 2021.US space agency NASA is also excited to get to Mars. 5._______ “Future exploration will find evidence（证据）of life, answering one of the biggest mysteries of the universe(宇宙): Does life exist beyond Earth?” the NASA website says. According to it, Mars and Earth have lots of things alike. Exploring Mars also helps us learn more about our own planet’s history and future.A. Japanese also hopes to do a project on Mars.B. Well, different organizations have different reasons.C. Its final goal is to help humans live on other planets.D. China has a long period dream of reaching Mars one day.F. And NASA thinks it helps humans learn more about the universe.G. Because that adventure makes humans find new places to explore.Passage 2An international freight railway network ( 货运铁路网) is connecting China to cities across Europe. 1._______ 2,000 years ago, it took a year to get goods from China to Europe along the ancient silk road. But today, goods from China can reach London by rail in just 14 days. It takes less time than before.Yiwu is a city that is located in China’s Zhejiang Province. In Yiwu, it once took two hours by the road to send European goods to the nearest seaport(海港). 2._______ But today, a new freight rail link connects Yiwu to Europe along an ancient trade route.Yiwu railway station is a big freight station now. 3._______ It’s part of the multi-billion-US-dollar Belt and Road Initiative ( 倡议 ). It is set up in order to develop the international trade.4._______ It spreads across 13,000 kilometers through France, Germany, Poland, Belarus, Russia and Kazakhstan. Along the way, the train transfers ( 换乘 ) three times because of different track gauges (轨距规) in China, Europe and Russia.With transfers only taking 1 minute per container ( 集装箱), the rail link cut Europe-China transportation time by half. 5._______ Now foreign products are easier and cheaper to buy for Chinese.A. Silk Railroad is very important.B. It is called as the new “Silk Railroad”.D. Then it took a two-month journey across the oceans.E. It began to transport goods overland to Europe in 2014.F. And it only takes people three weeks to get goods from Europe.G. The Yiwu-Madrid railway is the longest rail link in the whole world.Passage 3In many big cities in the world, many people think the overuse of cars is one of the main causes of air pollution. Cars in the future must be environment-friendly. 1.______Some experts think that today’s cars are in trouble because they use too much petrol( 汽油 ).2._____ The car of tomorrow will be made without air conditioning. The tomorrow’s car will be very small, so that only takes up very little room. It needn’t have a pollution control system because it won’t use petrol.3.______ Very few people will be killed in accidents because the top speed will be very low. However, we are also warned not to ask for pretty colors because the cars will come in grey only.4._______ They are sure that people will be happier in the future. They think that all our problems will soon be solved by car companies with the production of the supercar(超级汽车).5. The supercar will have four rooms, TVs, running water, heat, air conditioning and maybe a swimming pool. Large families will travel on long trips comfortably. The supercar will notpollute the environment because they will run on water.A. What’s the problem?B. What will cars be like in the future?C. Other car experts do not hold the same idea.D. I think the car on the future will be more useful.E. In fact, this car will be pushed by clean energy.F. They say the car of the future will be much smaller.G. Tomorrow’s cars will be smaller, faster, and more comfortable.Passage 4Smart wristband( 智能手环), a new welcoming product, is changing our lifestyle. Having a smart electronics gadget（小装置）on your hand can really make huge differences. So from now on it will be a great fun to maintain your health in a more interesting way. 1.______ And there are also many different brands to choose, such as Apple or Huawei.Here are the reasons why people choose a wristband.2._______ The wristband can also be connected to the mobile phone. You are able to use it to answer the phone, but a traditional watch can never do that.Besides, the smart wristband looks fascinating. 3. ______ We often see teenagers wearing wristbands.Thirdly, at present many people have realized the importance of health. Some people play sports every day to keep healthy. 4. ______ The wristband shows the results every day and you’ll know whether you achieve your aim or not.However, some parents are still against using it. 5. ______They think the teenagers are under the radiation(辐射) all the time.Each coin has two sides. Use it or not, it’s up to you.A. It’s so expensive that few people can buy it.B. First of all, it can tell the time like a normal watch.C. A wristband is helpful to know how far they have run.D. It’s very popular among teenagers because it’s cool enough.E. More and more people choose a smart wristband in their lives.F. For them, wearing wristbands for a long time may cause cancer.G. Now a British Intelligent Environment company has produced the software.Passage 5When throwing away trash, do you know which bin it should go in? Some of you might not be able to answer this question. 1. _______ Not knowing how to deal with waste is harder to save energy and protect the environment.If you don’t deal with your garbage, it will go to a landfill(垃圾场) and be buried (埋) together.2._______ The electronic waste you throw away can pollute the soil and groundwater. Other pieces of garbage can be used to make other things if they are properly recycled.3._______ For example, Shanghai announced in July that divide the garbage into four groups: wet, recyclable, harmful and dry.4._______ “ They are things you don’t want but that pigs can eat,” Guangzhou Daily explained. Paper, metal, glass and other things that can be refused are recyclable waste.Harmful waste includes things like medicine, batteries and fluorescent bulbs(荧光灯泡). These things are not recyclable. 5. _______Other Chinese cities, including Shenzhen, Guangdong plan to use this way to deal with their garbage. Let’s encourage each other to deal with our waste well to protect the environment.A.They will go in the “ dry waste ” bin.B.It’s our duty to protect the environment.C.“Wet” waste is also known as household waste.D.These landfills can take up large areas of ground.E.Studying how to stop throwing waste is a life skill.F.But it’s important to know how to deal with your waste.G.Many cities in China have already taken action in recent years.Passage 6Baobabs （猴面包树）are a symbol of Africa, and they are sometimes called “the tree of life” .1. _______ Nine of the thirteen oldest trees, aged between 1,000 and 2,500 years, died in the early part of this century. Researchers say there have never been so many old trees dying in such a short time.2._______ But they do not think baobabs across the continent of Africa are dying out. Baobabs will probably stop growing in some areas, and start growing in other areas.Baobabs are often found in areas where elephants, rhinoceros(犀牛) and other wildlife live. 3. _______Baobabs take in lots of water during the rainy season and store( 储存) it in their trunks and branches. 4. _______ Elephants can get water to drink from the trees.Baobabs are also important to people. They use the baobab fruit to make drinks and mix with milk to create a kind of yogurt. 5. _______ It’s like a kind of medicine, and people can get energy from it. The leaves of the tree are used for making soup and it has some medical purposes.A. However, some baobabs are dying.B. But baobabs become dangerous to people.C. And eating baobab fruit makes people strong.D. Researchers do not know for sure why the trees died.E. Large trees can store as much as 140,000 liters of water.F. Baobabs can provide rich food for people all over the world.G. Elephants help the trees spread when they eat the baobab fruit.Passage 7The word “cosplay” is made up of “costume” and “play”. 1. People wear costumes to dress up as their favorite character and express their love for fictitious（虚构的）characters.The word “cosplay“ came from Japan in 1984 at a science fiction conference, which began withthe first World Science Fiction Conference in New York City in 1939. 2.The idea slowlycaught on with customers. Thanks to the rising number of cosplayers since the 1990s, a popular culture has come out in Japan and some other Asian, even Western countries. And now thousands of costume players crowd into Comic Market every year.3. But with the development of the Chinese animation industry, an increasing number of cosplayers started dressing up as characters from Chinese cartoons and comic books.Many cosplays are being organized in many countries, making this kind of culture popular among some youths. 4.As they grow older, they will give up the practice.5. And it is highly influenced by ACG(电玩游戏）products. China’s ACG industry is likely to see higher growth in 2019, and Chinese animations will have greater influence on overseas markets.B. So “cosplay” means costume play.C. The cosplay culture is in fact a kind of performing arts.D. Many cosplayers are adults who are about thirty years old.E. Cosplay is a traditional culture which can date back to 200 years.F. At the very beginning, many students dressed up as foreign characters.G. In 1978, the manager of Comic Market first used the phrase “costume play”.Passage 8A new way of exercise, called plogging（跑步捡垃圾）, is becoming popular around the world.1.Actually, picking up the rubbish in the forest or parks can also make you fit.The plogging movement（活动）was started by Erik Ahlstrom in 2016 in Sweden. After moving to Stockholm from a small ski-community in northern Sweden, he found there was litter here and there while riding his bike to work every day. He was shocked that the same rubbish could remain onthe road for several weeks without anyone picking it up. 2.And he felt good in his heart toPicking up rubbish became a habit, then a part of his exercise, as he introduced the activity to his partners. 3. Since then, the movement has grown systematically(有组织地) around the world, thanks to the social media.Many people, like Emily Wright, had plogged for a long time. She picked up cigarette ends, plastic bottles and so on though some of them were smelly and even made her sick. Plogging wasn’talways pleasant. 4. She thought it was worth doing that and even it’s terrible for a person not to take responsibility（责任） for it.5.And it also calls on everyone to do something for the environment in our daily life. We’d better do that from now on.A. So he started picking it up.B. The plogging movement is good to the old.C. In a word, this activity is good to our health.D. But what scared her more was to leave rubbish there.E. It requires people to pick up the rubbish while running.F. Young people are not supposed to throw rubbish everywhere.G. By 2016, other people were joining in it, and plogging became official thing in Sweden.Passage 9Many people are not exactly sure about what machine learning is. 1. _______ Smart products have already come into our life in the following fields.On your phone. It’s common to use the phone to carry out a search, call your friends and shop online. 2. _______ For example, in Hangzhou, readers can borrow library books through WeChat. It’s as simple as shopping online: choose, pay and wait for the books.In your shopping basket. 3. _______ For example, a clothes store may remind you to buy a dress online, and Amazon recommends(推荐) some books that you may like.In your email. Machine learning can also be used to distinguish(区分) different objects.4._______ In this way, it can help you save some time to do other things and bring great convenience to you.In hospitals. Doctors are just starting to make a better examination by using machine learning, for example, finding cancer and eye disease.What mentioned above is just some parts of our life. 5. _______ Our life is closely connected to it, which makes our life much easier than before.A.Machine learning is everywhere.B.Everyone often studies on the machine.C.But it has been a part of people’s daily life.D.It’s good to search for the information on the ipad.E.It’s common for you to find shopping suggestions online.F.This makes it useful to choose the emails you want to read.G.Those all depend on technology supported by machine learning.Passage 10When I was a little child, my parents took me to Germany. 1. _______ When I came back, I could speak German fluently.During a holiday, I stayed at home with nothing to do. My father brought a German book. “Why don’t you translate it into Chinese? It will be better than playing computer games all day,” said my father. 2. _______I promised to do 4,000 words each day. But soon I found it was hard to keep the promise. After translating only three pages, I already lost interest in the book. 3. _______ And I don’t want to continue it.I counted the words again and again. I felt as if two people were fighting in my mind. One said, “Don’t give up! Keep working hard ,and you will do well!” But then the other one said, “ 4. _______ It will be more interesting than translating. ”I stood up and would turn off the computer. But then I remembered what my parents had told me,“ Whatever you do, don’t stop half way.” 5. _______A.I just wanted to give up.B.I agreed to do it happily.C.I had lived there for nine years.D.I just didn’t agree with my father.E.Go and play computer games at once.F.I decided to play computer games again.G.So I sat down quietly and went on with it.Passage 11When I was about twelve years old, a girl in my class liked to point out my shortcomings（缺点). She said I was very thin. 1. ______ I talked too much. I was too proud, and so on. At last, I became very angry.I ran to my father with tears in my eyes. 2. ______ Then he asked, “Are those things true or not? Jane, haven’t you ever thought about what you’re really like?” he added, “Well, you have got that girl’s opinion. Make a list of everything she said and mark the points that are true. ”I did as he told me. To my great surprise, I found that about half the things were true. Some of them were that I couldn’t change, like being very thin, but others were that I wanted to change. 3. ______I brought the list back to Daddy, and he said, “Now you know better about yourself. But you have to learn to listen sincerely（真诚地）,not just close your ears and feel hurt. 4. ______ Don’t shut your ears. Listening to the truth and doing what you know are the right things to do. ”Daddy’s advice has made a great difference in my life. 5. ______A. I wasn’t good at math.B. He likes playing tennis.C. He listened to me quietly.D. She told me she was always right.E. I’ve never had a better piece of advice.G. You should be happy with the words someone said about you is true.Passage 12As parents, it’s our job to protect and take good care of our children, especially in times of meeting difficulties. What would you do if someone else’s child was in trouble? 1. ______A couple from Boca Raton, Florida, found out that over 70 children were displaced（被迫离开家园）during Hurricane Irma and had nowhere to go. 2._____ Even if they were not their own children, they were there to help.During Hurricane Irma, over 70 kids were left homeless. They were hungry. 3. ______ They lived in the gym for a week. They hadn’t showered for a week. Even someone were already sick. Marc and his wife, Jennifer, generously（慷慨地）opened their home to the kids. More food and milk were needed. 4. ______ More and more people cared about these kids. They tried their best to think about the kids and made sure they were all happy and having fun.“5. ______ Even though they are there with those kids, they’re afraid too,” Jennifer said. “So to have these kids feel welcomed and comfortable, as a mom it just makes you feel like you’re doing something good.A. Also, they were tired.B. These children were lovely.C. No one knew where they came from.D. They lost their parents, so they’re afraid.F. So they knew they had to do something for them.G. The couple asked their friends and the government for help.Passage 13Kagiso Legobe met a 12-year-old disabled boy on the road. 1. ______The poor boy cannot walk freely due to his disability. He needs a wheelchair to get around. He lived with his aunt’s family. They could not afford to buy him a wheelchair. 2. ______ “I was shocked at what I saw. It is a shabby(破旧的) little house. I learned that the boy was in Grade 1 at his age because he can’t walk by himself and has to stay at home. He must get a good education,” said Legobe.“His aunt told me that the boy lost both his parents. He has an eight-year-old sister. They depend on others’ help. 3. ______” he added.Then Legobe opened a bank account(账户) . 4. ______ Money that has been raised will be used to provide some necessities for the boy’s family. Legobe thanked all those who have offered a helping hand in the life of the disabled boy.“5. ______ He says he can’t afford to miss even a day at school,” Legobe said.A. His aunt taught him.B. People can donate money to it.C. The boy is very excited at this chance.D. Legobe decided to build a school for him.F. I decided to try to help out the situation as possible as he can.G. After learning the boy’s difficulties, his heart was deeply touched.Passage 14In Western countries, you should be careful when giving gifts. Never give a gift in a job interview or at a business meeting. 1. ______ Or as a “thank you” for special invitations or events.When arriving at a special social gathering（聚会）, you may give your gift to the host. With gift giving, a few rules should be given much attention to.2.______ Do not buy too expensive gifts. A small but delicate(精致的) gift is a good choice. A special food from your country, a bottle of wine, candies, flowers are the best if you do not know the host very well, but be certain that your gift will not need much attention.3. ______ You can usually say something like, “I thought you would like this a little later” when you offer your gift.4.______ A bottle of wine is usually all right if you know your host drinks wine, but hard alcohol, such as whisky should only be given as a gift when you know the host and are certain that he would welcome such a gift.5.______ A nice card with it will be better.A.Be modest with your gift.B.It’s impolite to take no gift.C.Be careful of giving alcohol.D.Make sure that your gift is packaged nicely.E.You should not add another matter to the host.F.Take a bunch of flowers with you is necessary.G.Gifts are usually given during special holidays.Passage 15For many Americans, the weekend is a good time to travel. The weather is great, and schools are on holiday. They can take their children to tour. 1. ______ When Americans take a break on weekends, they often go to their favorite places.Most Americans want to make their weekends very special. 2. ______ More and more “family friendly” vacation resorts（度假胜地）offer special programs for children, so that children can also have a great time there.3.______ For example, history lovers search for places of interest and museums where they could see the wonders. Some parents take their children to see the flowers and animals very closely, without disturbing（破坏）the balance of nature. Some people like to go boating, fishing or skiing to relax themselves. Still others prefer to travel around the world.Americans aren’t the only people in the world who travel. 4. ______Nowadays, it is very easy and fast for people to travel from one place to another, because we can travel by plane, train, car or bus. 5. ______ Though it makes people very busy, we can get knowledge and relax ourselves.A.Many people enjoy travelling.B.There are many museums in America.C.It seems that the whole family should stay together.D.People from all over the world can travel as they hope.E.So families would like to plan their trips with kids early.F.And most importantly, people all need a rest after hard work.G.Different people choose different places to relax themselves.Passage 16There are so many expressions in American English that sound pleasant but are not. 1. ______When someone says they have to “face the music”, it does not mean they are going to a concert.“Facing the music” means to accept and deal with the punishment of an action.2.______ For example, “I can’t face another night of camping! It’s cold and rainy.” Or “In life, you must face your fears.” Face used in this way is very common.But now, let’s go back to facing the music. Imagine a friend asks you to take care of her beautiful red sports car. She gives you the keys and says, “Thanks so much for watching my car while I’m away. But please, do not drive it. It is an extremely（极其） fast car.” 3. ______ You want to show off to some friends. So, you drive it around town one night. As bad luck would have it, you lose control of the car and drive it into a stop sign. Bang!When your friend returns, you must tell her what you have done and “face the music”. 4. ______ It could be losing her friendship or paying for repairs to her sports car or both. Whatever the music is, you must face it.5.______ To “take your medicine” means to accept the results from something bad you have done. And if someone says, “You made your bed. Now lie in it.” they mean you created a bad situation and now you will experience the results!A.But you do not listen.B.“Face the music” is a good example.C.Many slangs appeared in American English.D.The “music” here is the result of your actions.E.Americans often use the word “face” in this way.F.You may put up your hands to express your advice.G.There are other same expressions as “face the music”.Passage 17England is very close to France. 1. _______ When an English person is traveling in France, he or she needs to follow the special culture.Never refuse. You should never refuse an invitation to a social event or any kind of offer, even if you don’t like. Maybe it is strange for you. 2. _______Food and eating habits. As an English clerk, you are used to eating your packed lunch quickly before a computer screen in the office. 3. _______ They go to have their relaxing meals and a 2-hour break. Maybe you always have supper at 6 pm, so having to wait until 9 pm can be quite a challenge （挑战）for your stomach but it is certainly worth waiting.Another thing about French culture of food and drinks is the coffee culture. 4. _______ But you will find French people often have coffee and slices of homemade cake with their old friends in their warm homes. I am sure you will also enjoy the lifestyle very much.Greetings. 5. _______ But in France, people greet each other with two kisses on the cheek(脸颊)A. They eat lunch at 1:00 pm and a dinner after 8:00 pm.B. But actually there is no polite way of saying “no” in France.C. However, there are many cultural differences between them.D. You have been used to drinking coffee in a restaurant quickly.E. English people shake hands when they meet for the first time.F. If there is a guest, the master will offer the first-class seat to him.G.You will surprisingly find French clerks leave their offices to restaurants.Passage 18Friends are very important for us. Everyone needs friends. But some people have trouble making friends. 1. _______2._______ It’s hard to make friends if you stay at home alone all the time. Do something that your friends and you are interested in. It’s extremely（及其）easier to make friends when you have similar interests.Don’t be afraid to show people what you’re really good at. Talk about the things you like and do best. People will be interested in you if there is something interesting about you.3.______ Look at people in the eye when you talk to them. That way, they’ll find it easier to talk to you, or people may think you’re not interested in them and may stop being interested in you.Be a good listener. When people talk about themselves, listen carefully. Ask lots of questions sincerely （真诚地）. 4. ______Try to make friends with the kind of people you really like, respect, and admire—not just with those who are easy to meet. 5. ______ That way, you’ll have a bigger group of people to choose from and have more chances for making friends.A.Be a good talker.B.Get out of your house.C.Here are some suggestions.D.Friends need to help each other.E.Be friendly with a lot of people.F.Show an great interest in their answers.G.You should often write to your friends.Passage 19Life is like a journey. On the way, we have happiness and sadness. 1. ______ It’s not difficult for anyone around you to tell his regrets. When we get older, we look back and wish that we had made better choices. How can we avoid future regrets?Make better plans. If you start to do something, you’d better make a full plan before doing it. 2. ______ You will know what comes first and what comes last.Live a more active life. You can go around more often. More outdoor activities can keep you relaxed and active. 3.______ “Thank you” can bring a smile to someone’s face. Learn to say “sorry” and don’t be angry with others.Find the right friend. A friend may make your life and he or she can break your life as well. So you need to deliberate（仔细考虑）it when you choose a friend. 4. ______ When you get into trouble, ask others for help. That little help may get you good results.Never fear failure. Everybody fails. 5. ______ We should not fear failure, because failure is not the end of the road. We must take failure as a chance to learn and improve ourselves.Life is good. We don’t have to live in our past, but we do hope that we can plan better, live better, and work better when we have the chance to do so.A. You will feel better.B. The earlier, the better.C. You also need to be kind.D. Even the greatest person failed.E. Sometimes it is also full of regrets.F. Friends can not always be by your side.G. Good friends will always make your ideas better.Passage 20Do you want to be a good player? Here is some advice.Set high but realistic goals for yourself. If you want to be great at sports, you need to set your aims high. 1. ______ Instead, you should take a look at what you are, and find out where you think you would like to be. Give yourself some time to achieve that goal, and break it down into smaller parts if the goal is especially big.。
Unit 2 Big cities 知识点讲解+精选精练(讲义)join in外研剑桥英语
Unit 2 Big cities学问点讲解【重点词汇】1.around 环绕2.at the moment 此刻，目前3.building 建筑（物）4.busy 吵闹的，劳碌的5.by 靠近6.capital 首都，首府7.culture 文化8.direction 方向9.east 东，东方10.famous 有名的11.first 第一的12.map 地图13.middle 中部14.most 最15.north 北，北方16.palace 宫殿17.Queen 女王18.right 右方，右侧19.river 江，河20.second 其次的21.third 第三的22.twin towers 双子塔23.west 西，西面【重点句型】1.Beijing is the capital of China. 北京是中国的首都。
2.The Great Wall and the Palace Museum are the most popular. 长城和故宫是最受欢迎的。
3.The city is full of history and culture. 这个城市布满了历史和文化。
4.The British Museum, Tower Bridge, Big Ben and the London Eye are great fun to visit! 大英博物馆，塔桥，大本钟，伦敦眼都是格外好玩的地方！5.It is home to the famous White House and the Smithsonian Museums. 它是有名的白宫和史密森尼博物馆的所在地。
6.Tomorrow we’ll be back in Manchester. 明天我们就要回曼彻斯特了。
7.Guess where we are at the moment. 猜猜我们现在在哪里。
8.It is also one of the biggest cities in the world. 它也是世界上最大的城市之一。
未来城市的英语作文范文
Future Cities: A Vision of TomorrowAs we stand on the cusp of a new era, the future cities that await us are a testament to the boundlesspossibilities of human ingenuity and technology. These cities are not merely extensions of the past, but radical transformations that promise a more sustainable, connected, and inclusive future for all.The landscape of these future cities is marked by a harmonious blend of nature and technology. Green spaces and vertical gardens dot the urban fabric, providing a breath of fresh air and a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of the city. Buildings are designed to integrate seamlessly with their surroundings, harnessing renewable energy and employing sustainable materials to minimize their environmental impact.Mobility in these cities is revolutionized by advanced transportation systems. Autonomous vehicles navigate the streets, seamlessly connecting residents to their destinations while reducing congestion and emissions. Public transportation systems are expanded and optimized,providing efficient and reliable access to all parts of the city.The urban infrastructure of these future cities is intelligent and responsive. Sensor networks monitor and manage everything from traffic flow to energy usage, ensuring optimal performance and minimum waste. Adaptive building systems automatically adjust to changing environmental conditions, providing comfortable living spaces while conserving energy.The social fabric of these cities is equally as transformative. With the advent of technology, community engagement and participation are enhanced. Digital platforms connect residents, fostering a sense of belonging and collective action. Cultural diversity is celebrated and included, creating a rich tapestry of experiences and perspectives.Education and healthcare are also transformed in these future cities. With the help of technology, personalized learning experiences are made possible, catering to the unique needs and interests of each student. Healthcare systems are more efficient and proactive, employingpredictive analytics to identify and address health issues before they arise.In essence, the future cities of tomorrow are not just places to live, but platforms for innovation and progress. They are spaces where technology and humanity coexist in harmony, creating a world that is not only more sustainable but also more equitable and inclusive. As we embark on this journey towards the future, it is important to rememberthat these cities are not destinations, but ongoing processes of continuous improvement and innovation.**未来城市：明日的愿景**在我们站在新时代的门槛上之际，等待我们的未来城市是人类智慧和技术的无限可能性的证明。
六年级上册英语素材-重要知识点—Unit 2 BIg cities join in 剑桥英语
Join in 六年级上册Unit 2重要知识点重点单词busy热闹的，忙碌的by靠近map地图right右方，右侧river江，河capital首都interesting有趣的popular受欢迎的，流行的history历史culture文化museum博物馆fun乐趣；快乐；有趣的visit参观，拜访famous有名的country国家feel觉得;感到today今天tomorrow明天many许多shop商店people人sea海building建筑物city城市world 世界think认为tall高的busy忙碌的because因为park公园lake湖Queen女王方位词：north北；北方；北部south南；南方；east东；东方；东部west西，西方；西部in the middle of在……的中间scenic spot景点：the Great Wall长城the palace Museum故宫博物院Big Ben大笨钟Tower Bridge塔桥the London Eye伦敦眼the White house白宫Hyde Park海德公园National Gallery国家美术馆World Trade Center世界贸易中心the Smithsonian Castle史密森尼城堡The British Museum大英博物馆city城市：Beijing北京（the capital of China）London伦敦（the capital of the UK）Washington DC华盛顿特区（the capital of the US）Manchester曼彻斯特重点词组lots of=a lot of许多at the moment此刻；目前go straight ahead往前直走take the third left第三个路口左转take the third right第三个路口右转walk around四处走动，漫步by the sea在海边fall down（人）摔倒，跌倒;（构造物）倒塌be full of充满……（的）重点句子1.The city is full of history and culture.这座城市满是历史和文化。
城市发展变化英语范文以前和现在
城市发展变化英语范文以前和现在全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇1The Development and Changes of Cities Before and NowCities have always been the center of human civilization, where people gather to work, live, and socialize. Over the years, cities have undergone significant changes in terms of development, architecture, infrastructure, and technology. In this essay, we will explore the evolution of cities from the past to the present.In the past, cities were primarily characterized by dense population, limited infrastructure, and lack of modern amenities. The architecture was often dominated by historical landmarks and buildings, reflecting the culture and heritage of the region. Travel within the city was primarily done on foot or horse-drawn carriages, leading to congested streets and limited transportation options.However, with the industrial revolution and advancements in technology, cities began to undergo rapid development and transformation. The introduction of railroads, automobiles, andairplanes revolutionized transportation, making it easier for people to travel within and between cities. This led to the expansion of cities, as people from rural areas migrated to urban centers in search of better opportunities.In addition to transportation, cities also began to invest in infrastructure and public services, such as sewage systems, water supply, electricity, and public transportation. Skyscrapers and modern buildings started to dominate city skylines, offering a mix of commercial, residential, and recreational spaces. Urban planning became more organized, with designated areas for housing, commercial activities, and green spaces.The digital age further transformed cities, with the advent of the internet and technology revolutionizing communication, commerce, and lifestyle. Smart cities emerged, using data and technology to improve efficiency, sustainability, and quality of life for residents. The concept of urbanization continued to grow, with mega-cities and metropolitan areas becoming hubs for innovation, creativity, and economic growth.Today, cities are hubs of diversity, culture, and innovation, attracting people from all walks of life to live, work, and thrive. Modern cities offer a mix of traditional and contemporary architecture, combining the old with the new to create dynamicand vibrant urban landscapes. Green initiatives, sustainable practices, and eco-friendly policies are becoming more prevalent, as cities strive to reduce their carbon footprint and promote environmental conservation.In conclusion, cities have undergone significant changes and developments over the years, evolving from historical landmarks to modern metropolises. The transformation of cities is a testament to human ingenuity, adaptability, and progress, as we continue to build and shape the urban landscapes of tomorrow.城市一直以来都是人类文明的中心，人们聚集在这里工作，生活和社交。
中考英语复习 八年级上 第十讲 Units 11～12课件(含11真题) 人教新目标
1．borrow some money借一些钱(Unit 11) 【辨析】 borrow与lend ①borrow指借入，lend指借出；表示“还给……”用return sth.to sb./give sth.back to sb.。
②borrow是终止性动词，与一段时间连用时用keep代替borrow。如： Jack wants to borrow a bike from Dave，but Dave has lent his bike to Tom. 杰克想借戴维的自行车，但戴维已经把车子借给汤姆了。 Tony has kept my dictionary for a week. 托尼借用我的字典已有一周了。 2．Could I invite my friends to a party? 我可以邀请我的朋友们去参加晚会吗？(Unit 11) ①invite意为“邀请”，意同ask，但invite更正式，invite常用于 以下两种结构：
•11、凡为教者必期于达到不须教。对人以诚信，人不欺我;对事以诚信，事无不成。 •12、首先是教师品格的陶冶，行为的教育，然后才是专门知识和技能的训练。 •13、在教师手里操着幼年人的命运，便操着民族和人类的命运。2022/1/172022/1/17January 17, 2022 •14、孩子在快乐的时候，他学习任何东西都比较容易。 •15、纪律是集体的面貌，集体的声音，集体的动作，集体的表情，集体的信念。 •16、一个人所受的教育超过了自己的智力，这样的人才有学问。 •17、好奇是儿童的原始本性，感知会使儿童心灵升华，为其为了探究事物藏下本源。2022年1月2022/1/172022/1/172022/1/171/17/2022 •18、人自身有一种力量，用许多方式按照本人意愿控制和影响这种力量，一旦他这样做，就会影响到对他的教育和对他发生作用的环境。 2022/1/172022/1/17
北师大初二英语下册第3课Tomorrow's Job
在过去 在未来 能做某事 代替，而不是 遍及全世界 为…做好准备 需要做某事 处理 保持做某事 而不是
北师大版《初中英语》八年级下册
Unit 1 Technology and the Future
ቤተ መጻሕፍቲ ባይዱ
Lesson 3 Tomorrow’s Jobs 第二课时
Revision
• 1. What were the jobs like in the past? • 2. What are the jobs like at present? • 3. What will the jobs be like in the future?
What kind of job would you like to do in the future? Why?
in the past in the future be able to do instead of all over the world be ready for need to do deal with keep doing rather than
Homework
• Write a short passage about your future job.
Speaking
• What kind of job would you like to do in the future? Why?
• I’d like to be a tour guide in the future because I love travelling and meeting people.
Read paragraph 1-3 and complete the table
It’s common to companies people often stayed in one job change jobs work in other fixed place towns or cities more will work near their and even other from home hometown countries
注射疫苗机器人英语作文
注射疫苗机器人英语作文In the bustling streets of tomorrow's cities, amidst the whirring of technology and the chatter of humanity, a silent guardian stands ready. Its name? The Vaccine Robot. With sleek lines and a gentle touch, it glides through the crowds, bringing hope in the form of tiny needles and life-saving fluids. It doesn't boast or brag, just quietly does its job, one injection at a time.In the heart of the city, where dreams collide and ambitions soar, the Vaccine Robot finds its purpose. Surrounded by skyscrapers that touch the clouds, it becomes a beacon of health, a symbol of resilience in the face of adversity. People from all walks of life come to meet it, their faces filled with anticipation and a hint of nervousness. But as they feel the gentle prick of the needle, those worries melt away, replaced by a sense of relief and gratitude.In the quiet corners of the suburbs, where life movesat a slower pace, the Vaccine Robot is a welcome sight. It navigates the winding streets with ease, bringing comfort to those who need it most. Elderly couples sit on their porches, holding hands as they watch it pass by. Children peek out from behind their parents, curious yet cautious. But as the Vaccine Robot approaches, they smile, knowing that it's here to protect them.In the far reaches of the countryside, where fields stretch for miles and the stars shine bright, the Vaccine Robot is a lifeline. It travels down dirt roads and through rustic villages, its presence a promise of better days ahead. Farmers pause in their work to wave as it goes by, their faces weathered but hopeful. Families gather in community centers, eager to receive the protection it offers. And as they roll up their sleeves, they do so with a sense of unity, knowing that they are all in this together.In the depths of the night, when the world is asleep and the streets are quiet, the Vaccine Robot continues its work. It never rests, never sleeps, always vigilant in itsmission to keep us safe. And as dawn breaks and a new day begins, we rise stronger and more resilient than ever before, thanks to the silent guardian that watches over us all.。
未来的城市 英文 初二作文
未来的城市英文初二作文The world is rapidly changing, and with the advancements in technology, the future of our cities is sure to look vastly different from what we see today. As we move towards a more sustainable and technologically-driven future, the cities of tomorrow will be designed to cater to the needs of both the environment and the people who inhabit them. From the way we live, work, and commute, to the way we generate and consume energy, the cities of the future will be a testament to the ingenuity and forward-thinking of our time.One of the most significant changes we can expect to see in the cities of the future is the way we move around. With the rise of electric vehicles, autonomous driving, and public transportation systems that are more efficient and accessible, the days of relying on gas-guzzling, traffic-clogged roads may soon be a thing of the past. Imagine a city where self-driving cars and electric buses seamlessly navigate the streets, reducing emissions and traffic congestion, and allowing people to travel quickly and efficiently from one place to another. This not only benefits the environment but also enhances the quality of life for the city's residents, who can spend less timecommuting and more time engaged in other activities.In addition to the way we move, the cities of the future will also be designed with sustainability in mind. With the growing awareness of the need to reduce our carbon footprint and combat climate change, the cities of tomorrow will be built with eco-friendly materials and renewable energy sources. Solar panels and wind turbines may be integrated into the very fabric of the city, providing clean energy to power homes, businesses, and public infrastructure. Green spaces and urban gardens will be prioritized, not only for their aesthetic value but also for their ability to absorb carbon dioxide and provide natural cooling to the surrounding areas.Another aspect of the future city that is sure to change is the way we live and work. With the rise of remote work and the increasing prevalence of smart technology, the traditional office building may become a relic of the past. Instead, we may see a more decentralized approach to work, with people having the flexibility to work from home, co-working spaces, or even mobile offices that can be easily transported from one location to another. This shift in the way we work will also affect the design of our living spaces, as homes may be built with more integrated technology and multi-functional spaces that can accommodate both work and leisure activities.The cities of the future will also be more inclusive and accessible toall. With the use of advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence and robotics, the cities of tomorrow will be designed to cater to the needs of people with disabilities, the elderly, and other marginalized groups. Smart city infrastructure may include features like voice-activated assistants, tactile pathways for the visually impaired, and automated transportation systems that are easy to use for those with mobility challenges. This inclusive approach to city design will not only improve the quality of life for all residents but also foster a more equitable and just society.As we look towards the future, it's clear that the cities of tomorrow will be vastly different from the ones we know today. From the way we move, to the way we live and work, to the way we interact with our environment, the cities of the future will be a reflection of our collective efforts to create a more sustainable, inclusive, and technologically-advanced world. While the challenges we face in achieving this vision may be daunting, the potential rewards are immense – a future where our cities are not only functional and efficient, but also vibrant, livable, and truly reflective of the needs and aspirations of all who call them home.。
城市的昨天今天明天英语作文
城市的昨天今天明天英语作文The Past, Present, and Future of the CityYesterday: In the past, cities were centers of trade and culture, with bustling markets and狭窄的streets. Life was slower, and communities were closer-knit. Technology was simpler, yet people found innovative ways to connect and build.Today: Modern cities are vibrant hubs of activity, with towering skyscrapers, bustling transport systems, and a rich cultural melting pot. Technology has transformed every aspect of life, from communication to transportation. However, with this rapid growth comes challenges, such as pollution and overcrowding.Tomorrow: The future of cities promises to be even more dynamic, with advances in technology further revolutionizing urban life. We envision cities that are not only sustainable but also inclusive, where technology is harnessed to improve quality of life for all. The challenge is to ensure that this growth is balanced and inclusive, ensuring that everyone can benefit from the city's tomorrow.翻译：昨天：在过去，城市是贸易和文化的中心，有繁忙的市场和狭窄的街道。
以未来的太空城市为题写英语作文
以未来的太空城市为题写英语作文Title: A Glimpse into the Future: The Space CitiesIn the world of tomorrow, the concept of space cities has captured the imaginations of people around the globe. As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, the idea of living in space no longer seems like a distant dream, but a tangible reality. A space city, or a city in space, is a self-contained habitat designed to support human life in the harsh environment of outer space. These cities are envisioned to be fully equipped with everything necessary for a thriving community, from food production to recreation facilities.One of the key challenges in building space cities is transportation. While rockets can transport humans and supplies to and from space, a more sustainable solution is needed for regular commuting between Earth and the space cities. One proposed solution is the development of space elevators, which would allow for easy and cost-effective transport between the Earth's surface and space. Another possibility is the use of reusable spacecrafts that can ferry people to and from space cities on a regular basis.In terms of architecture, space cities will have a unique design that takes into account the challenges of living in azero-gravity environment. Buildings will need to be designed to withstand the harsh conditions of space, from extreme temperatures to radiation exposure. Additionally, the layout of the city will need to be carefully planned to ensure the efficient use of space and resources.One of the most exciting aspects of space cities is the potential for scientific research and exploration. Scientists from around the world will be able to conduct experiments in fields such as astronomy, biology, and physics in the zero-gravity environment of space. This will open up new avenues for discovery and innovation, as researchers are able to study phenomena that are impossible to replicate on Earth.Another benefit of space cities is the opportunity for international cooperation and collaboration. As nations come together to build and maintain these cities, they will have the chance to work towards a common goal and foster peace and understanding among different cultures and societies. The challenges of living in space will require innovative solutions that can only be achieved through the combined efforts of nations working together.In addition to scientific research, space cities will also offer a unique lifestyle for their inhabitants. With breathtaking views of the Earth and the vastness of space, residents will be able to experience a sense of awe and wonder unlike anything on Earth. Recreational activities such as spacewalking and low-gravity sports will be popular pastimes, allowing people to experience the thrill of living in space.However, living in space will also present its own set of challenges. Humans will need to adapt to the zero-gravity environment, which can have profound effects on the human body such as muscle and bone loss. Additionally, the psychological impact of living in a confined space for extended periods of time will need to be addressed, as residents may experience feelings of isolation or claustrophobia.Despite these challenges, the prospect of living in space cities holds immense promise for the future of humanity. By expanding beyond the confines of Earth, we will be able to explore new frontiers and push the boundaries of human knowledge and achievement. Space cities represent a new chapter in the story of human civilization, one that promises to revolutionize the way we live, work, and play.As we look towards the future, it is clear that the dream of space cities is becoming increasingly within reach. With advances in technology and a spirit of innovation, we are on the brink of a new era in human history. The possibilities are endless, and the future is bright for those who dare to reach for the stars.。
讨论城市未来的英语对话作文
Urban Visions: A Dialogue on the Future ofOur CitiesIn a world rapidly urbanizing, the future of cities has become a topic of utmost importance. Standing on the cusp of innovation and tradition, we must imagine and create cities that are sustainable, inclusive, and resilient. As we delve into this conversation, let's explore the various aspects of urban planning, technology, and the role of communities in shaping the cities of tomorrow.**Alex:** What do you envision for the future of our cities, Emily?**Emily:** Well, I think the key is sustainability. We need to focus on renewable energy, green infrastructure, and ways to reduce our carbon footprint.**Alex:** Absolutely. But how do we ensure that these sustainable practices are implemented on a large scale?**Emily:** Policy makers and planners need toprioritize these issues. We also need to involve communities in the decision-making process to ensure that their needs and voices are heard.**Alex:** That's a great point. Inclusion is crucialfor creating cities that are truly liveable. But what about technology? How will it shape our urban landscapes?**Emily:** Technology will play a pivotal role. Smart cities, with interconnected infrastructure and data-driven decision making, will make our cities more efficient and responsive to the needs of their residents.**Alex:** But with this rapid pace of technology adoption, how do we ensure that it benefits everyone, not just the privileged few?**Emily:** That's a challenge. We need to ensure that technology is accessible and affordable for all. Public-private partnerships and innovative financing models can help bridge this divide.**Alex:** And what about the role of communities in shaping the cities of the future?**Emily:** Communities are the heartbeat of cities. They hold the memories, culture, and spirit of a place. We need to involve them in the planning process, listen totheir stories and needs, and ensure that their voices are reflected in the urban landscape.**Alex:** I agree. It's about creating cities that are not just sustainable and efficient, but also places where people can thrive and connect with each other.**Emily:** Absolutely. In the end, it's about creating cities that are not just for today, but for generations to come.**中文翻译：****城市愿景：关于城市未来的对话**在世界迅速城市化的背景下，城市的未来已成为至关重要的话题。
未来城市的英语作文范文
Future Cities: A Vision of Sustainability and Technological AdvancementAs we peer into the future, the cities of tomorrow are taking shape in our imaginations. These cities are not just extensions of our current urban landscapes; they are transformative expressions of our aspirations for a better world. Future cities are envisioned as sustainable, technologically advanced, and deeply connected hubs of human activity, where every aspect of life is enhanced by smart technology and environmental consciousness.Sustainability is at the core of these future cities. Green infrastructure and eco-friendly building practices are the norm, with solar panels, wind turbines, and green roofs dotting the urban landscape. Green belts and parks provide habitats for wildlife and offer respite from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Water conservation and waste management are prioritized, with recycling and reuse becoming integral parts of the urban fabric.Technological advancement is another key aspect of these future cities. The integration of artificial intelligence, the internet of things, and big data analysisis revolutionizing how we live, work, and interact with our environment. Smart sensors and algorithms are used to optimize energy usage, traffic flow, and public services. Autonomous vehicles and drones reduce congestion and improve safety, while virtual reality and augmented reality technologies enhance entertainment, education, and cultural experiences.Connectivity is also essential in these future cities. High-speed internet and wireless technologies ensure that everyone has access to information and can stay connected with each other regardless of their physical location. Digital platforms and social media are used to facilitate community engagement and foster a sense of belonging and connectivity.Future cities are not just about technology and sustainability; they are about creating environments that are inclusive, diverse, and safe for all. Urban planning and design take into account the needs and aspirations of different communities, ensuring that everyone has access to quality housing, education, healthcare, and transportation. Public spaces are designed to foster social interaction andcommunity building, while cultural and artistic expressions are celebrated and supported.In conclusion, future cities represent a vision of a better world where technology, sustainability, and connectivity are seamlessly integrated into every aspect of life. These cities are not just places to live and work; they are vibrant, dynamic hubs of human activity where we can all thrive and prosper. As we continue to shape andbuild these cities of the future, it is important that we prioritize sustainability, inclusivity, and technological advancement to create environments that are not just smart and green but also inclusive and equitable.**未来城市：可持续性与技术进步的愿景**当我们展望未来时，未来的城市正在我们的想象中成形。
City of Tomorrow
22CHINA TODAYIT is often said that the digital revolution will effect radical changes in the way people live and work, hinting at future trends. However in Shen-zhen, that future is already happening.Shenzhen, a city of around 13 million people, last year celebrated its 40th birthday as China’s first special economic zone. The young metropolis has emerged as a world leader in the ongoing technologi-cal revolution, driven by its nascent energy.For a glimpse into the future, a visit to the city’s Ping An Finance Center is a must. At 599 meters high, the headquarters of Ping An Insurance is the second tallest building in China and towers over all the other skyscrapers in Shenzhen. Behind the glittering glass facade, more than 20,000 people are employed, all playing their part in helping to shape tomorrow.Voice RecognitionWayne Hu is deputy director of Ping An Smart City Development Office as well as co-president and chief technology officer (CTO) of Ping An Smart City, a subsidiary of the group. Hu said that since its found-ing in 1988, Ping An has always offered much more than just insurance. The 32-year-old Fortune Global 500 Chinese enterprise recognized about a decade ago that the future will merge finance and technology. Today, Ping An employs over 30,000 scientists and engineers worldwide, including more than 3,000 leading experts entrusted with research and develop-ment (R&D) of emerging technologies. The compa-ny’s eight research institutes and 58 laboratories are primarily engaged in fields of artificial intelligence (AI), financial technology (fintech), health technol-By staff reporter VERENA MENZELogy, smart cities, blockchain, cloud computing, the digitaleconomy, and biology.Traditionally known for providing insurance servicesby much of the public, Ping An has rocketed into becom-ing a world-leading hi-tech company in just 10 years. Itsnumerous innovations willlikely play a decisive role in shaping the future world, ifthe large volume of international patents filed by the company in recent years is any indicator. In the sec-tor of digital health alone, Ping An now ranks second globally in terms of its quantity of published patent applications.The company’s showroom gives an early look at what work and life in tomorrow’s metropolises may look like through displays of Ping An’s flagshipCity of TomorrowIn Shenzhen, the future is already there.speCial reporTThe young metropolis has emerged as aworld leader in the ongoing technological revolution, driven byits nascent energy.23February 2021a human at any time, but surveys showed that our customers are more satisfied with the AI system than with human employees. Customers care most about whether or not their problem is solved. It doesn’t matter whether a robot or a live person is on the other end of the line,” he added.Using AI technology in customer service has sev-eral advantages. First, unlike humans, robots are not emotion-driven. “With human employees, their state of mind can noticeably affect service quality,” says Hu. Second, the knowledge of human staff is naturally limited. “Our service catalog is extremely extensive,” he continued. “None of our employees could possibly memorize every detail, but the AI system can make a big difference. If the information the customer seeks is in our database, the robot can always provide a precise answer.”The system has also made several months-long employee training courses obsolete, which has led to significant cost reductions. “We previously employedproducts. A common feature is organic integration of familiar things, with the new possibilities created by new technologies.An example of this organic integration is how an AI-based customer service system can interact with customers. In a simulated demonstration, an irate customer is firmly but professionally dealt with by an AI service robot with a voice and reactions amaz-ingly similar to a real human.The robot is able to understand and speak a wide variety of local dialects, and can also automatically adjust its communication strategy in seconds based on customer’s reactions. According to the public rela-tions staff, a 10-second voice sample in any language is enough for the robot to accurately imitate it and store it in the system. This new technology has revo-lutionized Ping An’s customer service.“About 90 percent of over 2 million customer service calls every day are processed through our AI system,” says Hu. “Customers can request to speak toAn aerial view of Shenzhen-Hong Kong Sci-ence and Tech-nology Innova-tion Coopera-tion Zone in Lok Ma Chau Loop, located on the Hong Kong-Shen-zhen border.speCial reporT120,000 customer service agents,” says Hu. “Today, the staff size has been cut in half. Over the next two years, the number could fall further to roughly 20,000.”This customer service system has only been used in China to date, but it could be adapted to a wide variety of foreign languages and serve other coun-tries. Such an AI-based voice technology offers a taste of what tomorrow’s customer service will look like in major cities around the world.Micro-Expression Analysis Laboratories in Shenzhen are exploring much more than the human voice. Ping An researchers have also scrutinized body language and micro-expressions. Regarded as intuitive knowledge, facial expressions can communicate thoughts and convey consciousness, and AI scientists worldwide are now researching the subject. In Shenzhen, scientists are inching closer to valuable insight into the workings of the brain.One impressive technology is a micro-expres-sion recognition system which Ping An is using to evaluate credit worthiness. The system can detect micro-expressions by analyzing muscle movements of different parts of the face such as eyes, eyebrows, forehead, nose, and mouth. “About 44 muscles in our face work together to produce 54 types of facial expressions,” says Hu. “Micro-expressions are coordinated, involuntary motionsof facial muscles and can change within a 15th ofa second. By observing and analyzing these facialfeatures, we can make precise evaluations,” hefurther explained.The system was first tested four years ago in amicrofinance company for credit risk assessment.According to Hu, previously, the company’s 800 of-fices had to schedule face-to-face meetings beforelending. The new technology enabled the companyto carry out online evaluations, which resulted in amarked decrease in operating costs and a 40-per-cent drop on the default rate,” In May 2018, micro-expression recognition technology developed byPing An took first place in the global competitionof the One-Minute Gradual Emotion Challengeheld in America.Hu said the loan applicants are first asked twosets of questions. The first set includes questionsabout their basic information such as age and placeof residence, while the second involves queries abouttheir income or outstanding debts. “Then we com-pare the facial expressions made while answeringeach set of questions. The results form the basis ofour appraisal,” he says.As with many innovations, the risk for misuseof micro-expression recognition is clear, admittedHu. Ethical issues arising from the newly developedtechnology also demand attention. “In theory, thistechnology could be used in many areas,” he says. “Butas far as laws and regulations are concerned, thereare narrow limits to its application range. It is alsoclearly not in our interest for this technology to beabused. We attach great importance to our custom-ers’ privacy, and our evaluations are all conducted ona voluntary basis.”The system is currently utilized primarily in PingAn’s quick small loan department. It has played animportant role in simplifying application procedures,especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a face-to-face conversation, customer service personnelcan assess whether the applicant is making honeststatements by observing facial expressions.“Micro-expression recognition analysis is neverthe sole disqualifier either,” says Hu. “If you failthe initial test, you can still have a chance to get aloan by submitting additional documents and at-tending a face-to-face meeting with our customerservice staff.”A man and a robotin the lobby of thePing An Interna-tional FinanceCenter: Whilemany Chinesestill associatethe name PingAn primarily withinsurance services,the Shenzhen-based companyhas, within just10 years, trans-formed itself intoa leading tech firmwhose innova-tions are likely toplay a decisiverole in shapingour future.24CHINA TODAY25February 2021Future Urban LifeWorkplaces are not the only locales to be revolu-tionized by technological innovations nurtured in Shenzhen. The City Brain, another highlight of Ping An’s tech arsenal, could change the way urban man-agement is performed and how urbanites go about their daily lives.The digital data center started operation in Shen-zhen in 2018 and now serves about 150 Chinese cities. One sophisticated technology used in the center is an intelligent traffic management system. By issuing digital passes upon a drivers’ request, the system has helped relieve traffic congestion during rush hour in key areas, such as popular tourist sites in Shenzhen since 2018. Big data technology can transform virtually every Chinese urban region into a smart city in the near future.The intelligent traffic management system also features an AI-based video calling platform to man-age minor traffic incidents. The platform enables citi-zens to report incidents, upload pictures, and quickly determine liability with police guidance through video calls. “The platform serves multiple purposes,” says Hu, adding that the affected person does not have to wait on site for police to arrive, while traffic police can handle more traffic accidents more ef-ficiently and thus improve service. It has also helped reduce traffic jams caused by accidents.The City Brain also provides new possibilities for improving hygiene conditions in catering establish-ments. The images recorded by existing video cam-eras in dining areas and storage rooms of restaurants can automatically be analyzed by the AI-based data center. “Cameras have been installed for a long time, but who could ever devote the manpower to look through everything? With AI technology, we can analyze video continuously, so we could catch a rat running through a kitchen at night,” says Hu. Accord-ing to Hu, food safety is an important issue in China and the feedback from citizens on this camera sys-tem has been positive. “People welcome the system because it minimizes worries for diners.”Today, more than 12,000 restaurants in Shenzhen use the AI-based camera system. It also serves caf-eterias in schools and hospitals.Alongside inception and development, many tech-nological innovations are also tested and improved in Shenzhen. “Residents of this young, inclusive city have open minds about new products and services,”says Han Wangxi, director ofthe Publicity Department ofthe CPC Shenzhen MunicipalCommittee, who is also thedirector of the Shenzhen In-novation and Creative DesignDevelopment Office. “As China’s first special economiczone, Shenzhen has always stood ready to embrace changes, and the spirit of openness facilitates culturaland technological innovation. Seeking reform and in-novation, people in this city are driven by their eager-ness to pursue knowledge.”Ping An plans to increase its R&D investment, and the industry giant has already taken the first steps to-wards AI-created art. AI-generated art, ranging from impressionist oil paintings to Chinese watercolor landscapes, is already a reality, along with musical compositions of various genres played by a digitaljukebox. From jazz to classical and pop, robots create the music after infinite hours of listening.Technology’s rise in the tallest building in Shen-zhen is a reality. Research into the application of new technologies to improve the work and life of hu-manity is just beginning. Where it leads us is worth watching. One thing appears clear: The innovation powerhouse of Shenzhen will play a key role in shap-ing the future. C Ping An plans to increase its R&D investment, and the industry gianthas already taken the first steps towardsAI-created art.What does thefuture holdin store? The research journeyto connect new technology with our all-familiareveryday and working lives has only just begun.We should bevery attentive tothe direction itwill take us in thecoming years.。
未来城市小区的变化英语作文小学
未来城市小区的变化英语作文小学全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇1The City of Tomorrow: A Kid's ViewCan you imagine what cities will look like in the future? I sure can't! But I've been thinking about it a lot lately, and it's gonna be so cool. The other day, my teacher asked us to come up with ideas for how our neighborhood might change over the next few decades. Here's what I think the city of tomorrow will be like!First off, there won't be as many cars crowding the streets. Instead, we'll have these awesome self-driving electric vehicles that can take you wherever you need to go. No more parents having to shuttle us kids around - the car will do it itself! And they'll be way quieter and cleaner than today's smelly, noisy cars. The roads will be less congested too since the self-driving cars can communicate with each other and drive really efficiently.But even better than the self-driving cars will be the public transport system. Imagine sleek magnetic trains that can go super fast while floating above the ground! No more stopping for traffic or getting stuck behind slowpokes. Just zip, zip, zipacross the city in a matter of minutes. How cool is that? And the train stations will be like transportation hubs with rad amenities for waiting passengers - gaming lounges, food courts, you name it.Our houses and apartment buildings are going to be really modern and eco-friendly too. They'll be made with special materials that can capture energy from the sun and wind to power everything. We won't need to burn gross fossil fuels that pollute the air. Plus, the buildings will have green roofs with plants and trees growing right on top! Can you picture kids playing and pets running around on a roof-top park? So awesome.In our future neighborhood, there will be way more walkable spaces and parks too. No ugly parking lots ruining the vibe. Instead, there will be public plazas with fountains, art installations, cafes with outdoor seating - places for people to hang out and have fun. And interconnected bike/foot paths linking all the residential and commercial areas so you don't need to drive anywhere if you don't want to.The schools are gonna be sick too! No more boring, old, boxy buildings. They'll be designed with huge windows for lots of natural light, plus indoor gardens and even little farmlandswhere we can learn about growing food. The classroom tech is going to be insane - hologram teachers, virtual reality fields trips, you name it. And instead of gross cafeteria mystery-meat, there will be healthy, locally-sourced food from urban farms and vertical greenhouses.Oh, and let's not forget about the entertainment! Our future neighborhoods will have multi-tracted hoverparks for riding hoverboards, skating, and just chilling. Massive imax-style theaters with crazy immersive special effects. And massive esports arenas for pro video game tournaments. No more hanging around the mall doing nothing - so many awesome ways to have fun without even leaving the neighborhood.The medical facilities are also going to be state-of-the-art. Little robotics units can come right to your house to take vitals or even perform basic procedures. And the hospitals will use nanotech, 3D bioprinting, and other crazy advanced medicine to fix any health issue, no problem. Maybe they'll even be able to regrow missing limbs and cure terminal diseases that used to be permanent problems. How amazing is that?Of course, with all these advancements, safety and security have to be top priorities. Neighborhoods of the future will have overhead drone surveillance to watch for any trouble, plushigh-tech alarm systems and robotic security patrols. Everything will be designed with maximum durability too - buildings that can withstand extreme weather, paths that de-ice themselves, secure underground utility networks, and more. We'll be safe as can be!The best part is, all these fantastic technologies will be powered by 100% clean, renewable energy. Solar panels, wind turbines, tidal generators, and maybe even safe nuclear fusion plants will provide more than enough juice to meet everyone's needs. No more dependency on environment-wrecking fossil fuels that cause pollution and climate change. Environmentally and economically sustainable from top to bottom!So that's my vision of what cities and towns could be like in 30 or 40 years from now. A high-tech, sustainable, safe, clean, and fun environment full of amazing innovations. Of course, back in the 2020s, this probably sounded like total science fiction. But hey, we're living in the future now! I can't wait to see if my kid prediction turns out to be accurate when I'm all grown up. One thing's for sure - I'm stoked to experience the city of tomorrow!篇2The City of Tomorrow: How Our Neighborhoods Will ChangeHi there! My name is Emma, and I'm a fourth-grader at Maple Grove Elementary School. Today, I want to share with you my thoughts on how our cities and neighborhoods might change in the future. It's something I've been thinking a lot about lately, especially after our class project on "Cities of the Future."First of all, let's talk about transportation. Right now, we have cars, buses, trains, and planes to get around. But in the future, things could look very different! Some people think we might have flying cars or even teleportation devices that can beam us from one place to another in the blink of an eye. Wouldn't that be cool?Imagine waking up in the morning and instead of driving to school, you just step into a teleporter andzap– you're there! No more traffic jams or long commutes. Of course, we'd have to figure out how to make teleportation safe and reliable. Maybe our scientists will crack that code someday.Another big change could be in the way our homes and buildings are designed and built. Right now, most houses aremade of wood, bricks, and concrete. But in the future, we might use super-strong and lightweight materials like carbon nanotubes or graphene. These materials are stronger than steel but much lighter, which means our buildings could be taller, bigger, and more energy-efficient.Speaking of energy, we might not rely on fossil fuels like coal and oil anymore. Instead, our homes and neighborhoods could be powered by renewable sources like solar, wind, or even fusion power (that's like a tiny, controlled version of the reactions that happen in the sun!). Imagine having solar panels on every rooftop or wind turbines in our parks, generating clean energy for everyone.Our homes themselves could be much smarter too. We already have things like smart thermostats and virtual assistants, but in the future, our homes might be able to anticipate our needs and adjust themselves automatically. Maybe the windows will tint themselves when it's too sunny, or the air conditioning will kick in before we even start to feel hot. Everything could be controlled by voice commands or even our thoughts!Another exciting possibility is vertical farming. Instead of having farms way out in the countryside, we could grow fruits and vegetables right in the city, using tall buildings with specialLED lights and hydroponics (that's a fancy word for growing plants without soil). This could make it easier for everyone to get fresh, healthy produce without having to transport it from far away.Of course, with all these changes, our neighborhoods might look quite different too. Instead of rows of identical houses, we could have a mix of tall apartment towers, green parks, and community gardens. There might be less need for roads and parking lots if we're all using flying cars or teleporters. And if we're growing our own food locally, we might not need as many grocery stores or supermarkets.But don't worry, not everything will change! We'll still have schools, playgrounds, and places to hang out with friends. We might just get to experience them in new and exciting ways.One thing I'm really hoping for is more sustainable and eco-friendly neighborhoods. With renewable energy, vertical farming, and smarter buildings, we could reduce our impact on the environment and help fight climate change. Maybe our parks and green spaces will be even bigger and more beautiful, with lots of trees and plants to help clean the air and provide habitats for wildlife.Of course, these are just my ideas and predictions. The future is always full of surprises, and who knows what incredible technologies or innovations our scientists and engineers will come up with? But one thing is for sure: the city of tomorrow will be a fascinating place to live, learn, and grow up in.I can't wait to see what the future holds for our neighborhoods and cities. Maybe by the time I'm an adult, we'll be living in a world that seems like science fiction today. But for now, I'll keep dreaming big and imagining all the amazing possibilities that lie ahead.What do you think? How would you like our cities and neighborhoods to change in the future? I'd love to hear your ideas too!篇3The City of TomorrowMy name is Jamie and I'm 10 years old. I live in an amazing neighborhood that is nothing like the ones my parents and grandparents grew up in. Our city has changed so much in the last few years, thanks to all the new technologies that make life easier, safer, and a whole lot cooler!One of the biggest changes is how we get around. There are hardly any cars on the roads anymore. Most people useself-driving electric vehicles that you can summon with an app on your phone. The cars pick you up and take you wherever you need to go. They're like having your own private chauffeur! The vehicles are all connected to a central traffic system, so they never get stuck in traffic jams or get into accidents.My friends and I love zipping around the neighborhood on our hoverboards and electric scooters. All the streets have special lanes just for pedestrians and personal transportation devices. The walkways even have charging stations where you can zap up your ride if the battery gets low. How cool is that?Another awesome thing about my neighborhood is that we grow a ton of our own fruits and vegetables right here. On almost every block, there are community gardens and high-tech urban farms. The food is all organic and super fresh since it doesn't have to travel very far. Some of the gardens even have special pods that can grow plants without any soil at all! It's like something out of a science fiction movie.A lot of the houses and apartment buildings have green roofs covered in plants and gardens too. My BFF Sara lives in one of those eco-homes. From her bedroom window, you canactually see little bunny rabbits hopping around on the roof! The gardens aren't just for looks, though. They help insulate the buildings to save energy and provide habitats for birds, bees, and other urban wildlife.Speaking of wildlife, we have so many awesome parks and nature trails winding through our part of the city. The old parking lots and vacant spaces have been transformed into green spaces with ponds, meadows, and trees. It makes you feel like you're in the countryside instead of downtown. I love going on weekend hikes with my family to spot birds, squirrels, and other critters.The wildflowers and plants in the parks aren't just there to look pretty, either. They actually help clean the air and capture rainwater to prevent flooding. Smart landscaping is a huge thing in cities nowadays. Everything is designed to be sustainable and good for the environment.That's something else that makes my neighborhood stand out - hardly any trash or litter on the streets! We have a massive neighborhood recycling program where every single scrap gets sorted and reused or turned into things like park benches or playground equipment. Food waste gets composted into rich fertilizer for the gardens. I even learned how to build a mini compost bin for our apartment balcony!Energy has changed a ton, too. Our neighborhood generates most of its own electricity through huge solar farms and wind turbines. Some buildings even have solar shingles right on the roofs. We hardly ever need to use power from the main city grid. During the day, you can see electric charging stations all over that are powered by the renewable energy sources.My school is really high-tech and green, too. The entire building is made from super insulating smart glass that can tint itself automatically to save energy on heating and cooling. All the lights are on sensors, so they only come on when a room is being used. We even have a greenhouse classroom where we learn about botany, composting and growing our own veggies.At recess, we have this amazing eco-playground made from recycled materials and powered by kid energy! There are merry-go-rounds and see-saws that create electricity just from us playing on them. The blacktop has been replaced by bouncy rubber surfaces to help prevent injuries. Underneath the play areas, there are even systems that collect rainwater for the schools' gardens.I could go on and on about all the cool futuristic features in my neighborhood. We have smarthomes controlled by voice commands, hydrogen filling stations for zero-emission vehicles,even street lights powered by footsteps! But one of the things I love most is just how clean and green everything is.The air is so fresh, without any smog or pollution from dirty factories or too many cars. My parents say they can remember when the skyline was hazy from smog. That seems crazy to me! Now you can see for miles with crystal clear views.The lack of litter and trash everywhere is really nice too. Instead of dumpsters overflowing with garbage, we have smart waste systems that make it easy to recycle, reuse and keep everything clean. We hardly ever send anything to the landfill. It's the total opposite of those trashy cities you see in old movies!Best of all is the sense of community we have in the neighborhood. Because there are so many shared gardens, parks, and hangout spots, you're always running into friends and neighbors. We have block parties all the time to swap gardening tips, play outdoor games, and just spend time together.People look out for each other here. If someone's kid gets hurt or needs help, there's always a friendly neighbor around to lend a hand. We organize community clean-up days to keep our parks beautiful. On summer nights, the pedestrian avenues turn into big street fairs with music, food trucks, and outdoor movies under the stars.I feel really lucky to be growing up in such an amazingeco-friendly, tight-knit community. My grandparents can hardly believe how different city life is compared to when they were kids. Instead of a concrete jungle, my neighborhood is like this lush urban oasis full of plants, animals, and happy people.Who knows what other awesome changes the future will bring? Maybe by the time I'm a parent, we'll have personal jetpacks for getting around or houses that can rotate to follow the sun! One thing is for sure - I wouldn't trade living in my green, clean neighborhood of tomorrow for anything. It's the best place to learn, play and grow up surrounded by all this cutting-edge technology and nature. I'm excited to see what other incredible innovations are still to come!。
想象中的智慧城市是样的英语作文
想象中的智慧城市是样的英语作文全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇1Imagining the Smart City of TomorrowIn the not-too-distant future, cities around the world will be transformed into smart cities that leverage cutting-edge technology to improve the lives of their residents. These smart cities will be characterized by their efficient use of resources, interconnected infrastructure, and emphasis on sustainability and quality of life.One of the key features of a smart city will be the integration of technology into every aspect of urban life. For example, buildings will be equipped with sensors that monitor energy usage and adjust lighting and climate control systems accordingly. Traffic lights will be synchronized to reduce congestion and emissions, and public transportation systems will be interconnected and autonomous, providing convenient and efficient options for getting around the city.In addition, smart cities will prioritize sustainability and environmental conservation. Green spaces and renewableenergy sources will be abundant, and waste management systems will be optimized to reduce pollution and promote recycling. Residents will have access to real-time air and water quality data, allowing them to make informed decisions about their health and well-being.Furthermore, smart cities will prioritize the well-being of their residents by promoting healthy lifestyles and social connectivity. Parks and recreational areas will be plentiful, and public spaces will be designed to encourage interaction and community engagement. Education and healthcare services will be easily accessible and personalized, utilizing AI and telemedicine to provide high-quality care to all residents.Overall, the smart city of tomorrow will be a vibrant and dynamic environment that prioritizes efficiency, sustainability, and quality of life. By harnessing the power of technology and innovation, cities around the world will be able to create a better future for all of their residents. The possibilities are endless, and the smart city of tomorrow is sure to be an exciting and transformative place to live.篇2Imagining the Smart City of the FutureIn today's rapidly evolving world, the concept of a smart city has gained increasing popularity. A smart city is a city that uses technology to improve the quality of life of its residents and enhance the efficiency of its services. From smart transportation systems to energy-efficient buildings, the possibilities for a smart city are endless. In this essay, I will explore what the imagined smart city of the future might look like.One of the key features of a smart city is its transportation system. Imagine a city where self-driving cars and buses navigate the streets seamlessly, reducing traffic congestion and emissions. Residents can simply input their desired destination into an app, and a self-driving vehicle will arrive to take them there. Additionally, smart traffic lights and sensors can adjust the flow of traffic in real-time, ensuring a smooth and efficient journey for all.In the smart city of the future, energy efficiency is a top priority. Buildings are equipped with smart technology that monitors energy usage and adjusts temperature and lighting accordingly. Renewable energy sources such as solar panels and wind turbines are integrated into the city's infrastructure, providing clean and sustainable power for its residents. Smartgrid technology allows for the efficient distribution of electricity, reducing waste and lowering costs for consumers.Another key aspect of a smart city is its use of data and technology to improve public services. For example, city officials can analyze data from sensors and smart devices to predict and prevent crime, improve healthcare services, and optimize waste management. Residents can access government services and information through a centralized digital platform, making it easier to engage with their local government and participate in decision-making processes.In the imagined smart city of the future, connectivity is essential. High-speed, reliable internet access is available to all residents, enabling them to access information, communicate with others, and participate in the digital economy. Smart sensors and devices are integrated into the city's infrastructure, creating a seamless network that enables real-time data collection and analysis for a wide range of applications.In conclusion, the smart city of the future is a place where technology is harnessed to improve the quality of life for residents, enhance the efficiency of services, and create a sustainable and livable urban environment. While the vision of a smart city may seem like a distant dream, many cities around theworld are already taking steps to incorporate smart technologies into their infrastructure. By working together to overcome challenges and embrace innovation, we can build a better future for all. Let us continue to imagine and strive for the smart city of tomorrow.篇3Imagining the Smart City of the FutureIn the world of constant innovation and technological advancement, the concept of smart cities has become increasingly popular. A smart city is defined as a municipality that uses information and communication technologies to increase operational efficiency, share information with the public, and improve the quality of government services. As we look towards the future, the possibilities for smart cities are endless. Here, we will explore what an imagined smart city of the future might look like.InfrastructureIn the smart city of the future, infrastructure will be seamlessly connected and integrated. Buildings will be equipped with smart sensors and devices to monitor energy consumption and efficiency. Roads and transportation systems will becontrolled by intelligent traffic management systems that reduce congestion and improve traffic flow. Waste management will be optimized through sensors that track and manage waste collection and recycling efforts. In essence, every aspect of the city's infrastructure will be interconnected and intelligent.Public ServicesPublic services in the smart city of the future will be revolutionized by technology. Citizens will have access to a digital platform where they can access information, report issues, and communicate with government officials. Healthcare services will be enhanced through telemedicine and wearable health monitoring devices. Education will be transformed by online learning platforms and interactive digital classrooms. In short, public services will be more efficient, accessible, and responsive to the needs of the community.MobilityMobility will be a key focus in the smart city of the future. Autonomous vehicles will dominate the roads, reducing accidents and improving traffic flow. Public transportation will be efficient and sustainable, with trains and buses running on clean energy sources. Bike-sharing programs and electric scooter rentals will provide residents with alternative and eco-friendlymodes of transportation. Overall, mobility in the smart city of the future will be seamless, convenient, and environmentally friendly.SustainabilitySustainability will be at the core of the smart city of the future. Buildings will be designed with energy-efficient materials and systems to reduce carbon emissions. Renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power will be integrated into the city's grid to provide clean and reliable electricity. Green spaces and urban gardens will be incorporated into the cityscape to promote biodiversity and improve air quality. The smart city of the future will prioritize sustainability to create a healthy and livable environment for its residents.Safety and SecuritySafety and security will be paramount in the smart city of the future. Video surveillance and facial recognition technology will be used to monitor public spaces and prevent crime. Emergency responders will be equipped with real-time data and communication tools to improve response times and effectiveness. Cybersecurity measures will be implemented to protect sensitive information and prevent data breaches. Thesmart city of the future will be a secure and resilient community where residents can feel safe and protected.In conclusion, the smart city of the future will be a dynamic and innovative environment that leverages technology to enhance every aspect of urban life. From infrastructure and public services to mobility and sustainability, the smart city of the future will be a model of efficiency, accessibility, and sustainability. While the vision of a smart city may still be in the realm of imagination, the possibilities for creating a better and smarter future are endless. Let us embrace the potential of smart cities and work towards building a more connected and intelligent world.。
西安经开第一学校(西安经发学校)人教版初中英语八年级下册期末经典练习卷
考试范围：xxx；满分：***分；考试时间：100分钟；命题人：xxx 学校：__________ 姓名：__________ 班级：__________ 考号：__________一、选择题1．—How do you know I’ve just come back from the beach?—There is sand in your shoes.A．a little of B．a little bit C．a little D．a few 2．—Where is Ben?—He the teachers’ office. He will be back soon.A．goes B．has gone to C．has been to D．went3．—Do you know TFBOYs can’t have an open-air (露天) concert in our city this Sunday because of the storm?—_______ I have expected it for a month.A．Great! B．I do n’t think so.C．It’s a shame.D．I hope so. 4．—Excuse me, could you please show me the time?—Sorry, I ________. My watch doesn’t work.A．mustn’t B．couldn’t C．needn’t D．can’t5．If it ________ tomorrow, I'll go hiking with you.A．doesn't rain B．won't rain C．didn't rain D．hasn't rained 6．For the coming holiday, why not consider _______ Hainan island?A．visiting B．to visit C．visit D．visits7．— Can you tell me when you are going to arrive there?—I’m not sure. But I’ll ring you up as soon as I _____there tomo rrow.A．arrive B．arrived C．will arrive D．am going to arrive 8．胖的人最好穿________ .A．dark clothes B．no clothes9．The famous novel is worth ________.A．reading B．read C．to read10．--Have you heard of the news about Jane and Tom?--News?No,I haven’t.Tell me about_______.A．them B．her C．him D．it11．—I don’t like smoking.─_____________.A．Neither he is B．Neither is heC．Neither he does D．Neither does he12．—Do you often do exercise, Bill?—No. Actually, I haven’t done much exercise I got a new computer.A．for B．since C．unless D．although13．--- Jim takes _______ his father.---You mean he is similar _______ his father.A．of ; to B．away; with C．after; to D．care; of 14．John, you _________ weight if you do exercise every day.A．lose B．lost C．will lose D．have lost 15．Mr. Green is trying to make possible for the students to learn English easily in his class. A．that B．it C．this D．them16．—Do you know Shanghai is one of _______ in the world?—Yes, it’s bigger than _______ city in China.A．the biggest city; any B．the biggest cities; anyC．the biggest cities; any other D．the biggest cities; the other 17．——What’s ______matter with you?——I have ______cold.A．a;the B．the;a C．/;the D．the;/ 18．——I called you last night, but you didn’t pick up.——Sorry, Grace. I ______ a shower when the phone rang.A．am taking B．was taking C．have taken D．took19．——Could you take out the rubbish?——______.But I want to drink a cup of water first.A．Sorry.I can’t.B．No problem C．You’re welcome.D．Yes,I could. 20．_______ students in our school _______ the Great Wall so far.A．A number of; have been to B．The number of;has gone toC．A number of ;has gone to D．The number of;have been to21．Rick became a member of the Irish rock band when he was 15.A．got involved in. B．took part in. C．went to. D．joined.22．A Chinese,as well as three Americans _______in this terrible accident.A．were died. B．was died. C．dead. D．died.23．I you good luck in your coming exam．A．hope B．believe C．wish24．Sally enjoyed at the party because her friends were all there.A．myself B．yourself C．himself D．herself 25．This is a letter for Kate. Nobody else can open it.A．public B．bright C．private D．friendly 26．She will spend time with her family members as soon as she time.A．will have B．have C．has D．had【参考答案】一、选择题1．C2．B 3．C 4．D 5．A 6．A 7．A 8．A 9．A 10．D 11．D 12．B 13．C 14．C 15．B 16．C 17．B 18．B 19．B 20．A 21．D 22．D 23．C 24．D25．C26．C【参考解析】一、选择题1．C解析：C【解析】句意：-你是怎么知道我已经从海边回来了？-在你的鞋里有一点儿沙子。
Peter Hall, Cities of Tomorrow
Peter Hall, Cities of TomorrowChapter 4: “The Garden City”CP 200 / Marissa Ellis Plouin Key figures:- Ebenezer Howard(H) (1850- 1928): central figure in Garden City movement, largely misunderstood. Author of (original title): To-morrow: A Peaceful Path to Real Reform (1898),reissued in 1902 as Garden Cities of Tomorrow. H developed ideas in 1880s and 1890s inLondon; spent 18760s and 70s in Chicago (where idea of “Garden City” nomenclature emerged?), then returned to London with family. In anarchist tradition. Sought social change through GCmovement –i.e. not an aesthetic movement, in his eyes, even though many others didn’t adhere to H’s social vision.- Raymond Unwin & Barry Parker: architects-planners following H’s vision; designed first GC (Letchwo rth) in 1904; often major flaw in designing GC’s: their design standards were so high that the lowest-paid couldn’t afford to live there (defeating H’s original intention). Struggled withquestion: informal or formal urban design? Focus on human scale: people in places. Viewed their key job as promoting beauty or amenity (interchangeable, in their eyes): “above all, we shallinfuse the spirit of the artist into our work.” Pursued social ends: sought to prevent complete class separation present in modern English town (though their plan not entirely integrated either). Co-housing idea.- Clarence Stein and Henry Wright: GC architects in America. Unique contributions include Radburn layout of traffic and ped circulation, which they developed for GC “Radburn” in 1928.- Clarence Perry: sociologist-planner, emphasized “neighborhood unit” as a political/moral unit: - Garden Cities Association: estab by Howard in 1899; later renamed Garden Cities and Town Planning Assoc” (to include Gsuburbs –& GC’s relegated to subsidia ry role)Predecessors/influences:-Benjamin Ward Richardson’s “Hygeia,” or “City of Health”o All found in Garden City (GC) concept: low density, good housing, wide roads,underground railway, plenty of open space-Edward Gibbon Wakefield: idea of planned colonization of the poor (among others to have this idea)o Once a city reaches a certain size, a second city, separated from the first by a greenbelt, should be started –original notion of “Social City”-James Silk Buckingham’s plan for model town:o Central place, radial avenues, peripheral industries “successful industrialdecentralization from congested city,” which was key to GC-Various thinkers who advocated removing poor from central city into country to work-live camps (Alfred Marshall, Canon Barnett’s Toynybee Commission, General Wm. Booth, Peter Kropotkin,Charles Booth…)-Edward Bellamy’s sci-fi novel, Looking Backward-“Back to Land” movement, flourishing among intelligentsia from 1880-1914: fueled by urban growth and squalor, agricultural depression, nostalgia, quasi-religious motives, anti-VictorianconventionsCharacteristics of the Garden City:-GC proposed to solve/improve problems of Victorian city by exporting people and jobs to new, self-contained constellations of new towns built in open countryside, far from slums, pollution and high land values of city.-Features:o limited populationso towns surrounded by agric greenbeltso connection to other towns via rapid transito→ each GC an element in a regional complexo each city offered vast range of jobso integration of technology and industryo at heart of plan: FREEDOM & CO-OPERATION: H less interested in physical forms than in social processes: urban land values that were built up in GC would flow back tocommunity in form of social services, welfare; → INSTEAD: at heart of H’s plan wasFREEDOM & CO-OPERATION: H much less interested in physical forms than in socialprocesses → citizens would own land in perpetuity; in short: urban land values that werebuilt up in GC would then flow back to community, in form of social services, welfare[note that this idea never materialized in practice]-H’s famous diagram of the “Three Magnets” (Town, Country and Town-Country) → the GC was the physical realization of “Town-Country”Process of establishing Garden City:-group of people borrow $$ to establish GC in countryside, far from city to ensure cheap land values-move factories there, then workers, then build homes there-fixed limit (32,000 people, or 1,000 acres of land)-surrounded by large, permanent greenbelt (owned by company), which contained farms and urban institutions (i.e. reformatories and convalescent homes)-when city reached population limit → another GC started at short distance away→ over time, a vast planned agglomeration would be developed, offering a vast range of jobsand all GCs would be connected by a rapid transit system→GC has all economic and social opportunities of giant city-pre-dated FDR’s and Keynes’ ideas in 1930s that society could spend its way out of a recession –though, importantly, H’s idea was without large-scale state intervention-H’s plan to be realized through small-scale enterprises: everyone a craftsman or an entrepreneurH didn’t just develop plans: also developed implementation strategies-Plan could be developed incrementally by a series of separate local initiatives-1899: H set up Garden City Association (GCA) to discuss his ideas and potential modifications;by 1902, GCA had garnered much popular support, even among powerfulPhysical realizations of the Garden City:-Letchworth: first GC, 34 mi from London. Raymond Unwin and Barry Parker architects-planners. Trouble securing necessary financing for project →H soon realized that $$ wouldn’tcome from like-minded radicals but instead he’d need the $upport of powerful, rich bus inessmen o George Bernard Shaw saw key problem in H’s financial strategy for GC: capitalists would NOT invest in GC if they would later be forced to share profits, as H’s plansuggested; GBShaw said that the only way to realize GC would be to nationalize it likethe telegraph and the public road. GBShaw proved right: Letchworth underfinanced o eventually H’s central ideas about leases for residents and wealth-sharing were eased out of frame, like H….what survived: watered-down essence of H’s vision. With govtsubsidized decentralization schemes post WWII, GC at last completed in Letchworth, atslightly smaller scale than originally imagined.-Hampstead: a suburb! – not a city – with a high social purpose; informal layout, irregular curving streets, cul-de-sacs, variety of housing types.→ leads to polemic: Garden City or Garden Suburb?→ GCA decides that their objective should be both→ in practice, Garden Suburb or Garden Village viewed as more realistic objective thanthe Garden City (1906) → GCA changed n ame to “Garden Cities and Town PlanningAssoc” (& GC’s relegated to subsidiary role)▪Still, some angry that ppl were calling non-GC’s GC’s – GC name had beenunscrupulously appropriatedGC Movement between the Wars:1918-1919: GC movement faces double crisis:(1) building of “satellite towns” next to cities, i.e. garden suburbs depending on citiesfor employment (as opposed to self-sustaining/employing GC’s)(2) public housing: almost none of the public housing built between the wars wasbuilt in the form o f true GC’s→ Association was campaigning simultaneously for more public housing and for GCs.-Wythenshawe in Manchester: introduced three American planning principles, borrowed by Parker from the NYC and the American planning movement:(1) Neighborhood unit(2) Radburn layout(3) Parkway = limited access highways designed for private-car traffic only; deliberatelylandscaped to provide a recreation experience▪Parker’s “genius”: combine parkway with American tradition of parkways asaccess roads to residential areas linked to civic parks▪Parkway: provide the main element of circulation for entire GCGarden City in Europe:-Elsewhere in Europe: GC notion just as confused/diluted-Planning ideas exchanged frequently from one country to another-Spain: Arturo Soria y Mat a’s La Ciudad Lineal (1882-1892): tramway/lightrail system running out from big city would give it extraordinary linear accessibility, permitting development of plannedlinear garden city… Never became more than a commuter suburb-France: Toni Garnier’s Cité Industrielle (1899-1900; 1904; 1917): city economically dependent ona single huge metallurgical plant; physical plan dominated by strong axial boulevards and housingon rectangular grids …Never built-Germany: Theodor Fritsch’s Die Stadt der Zukunft (“City of the future”)o Fritsch obsessed that H had stolen his ideas (Hall says no)o Circular form, division of land uses, open land at center and surrounding greenbelt; low-rise housing, peripheral industry, communal land ownership▪BUT: unlike H’s GC: lacks spe cific function of urban decentralization, which was central to H’s thinking▪AND: highly racially/socially segregated▪→H’s ideas won out over Fritsch’s –it was H’s ideas that influenced Europe,America, elsewhereHoward’s GC (mis)translated in Europe:-France: GC became “cité jardin” => suburb, not a city-Germany: created GCA equivalent; idea supported by German industrialistso Pre-WWI:▪Magarethenhöhe▪Hellerau•These represented “left-wing” side of German GC movement: alsoanother side:o Fear of Giant City, as a place of biological decline of race; needto recolonize declining countrysideo Parallel to Britain, post WWI: fear of revolutionGarden Cities in Far Places-Japan: railway companies built GCs around Tokyo and Osaka in 1910s and 20s: but actually pure commuter suburbs without any social purpose (i.e. profits went to train companies that built them, not communities as in H’s idea)-Australia: movement associated with “Building Houses for Heroes” after WWIGarden City in America:-In America, GC never quite developed as H would have hoped.-Regional Planning Association of American in 1920s interested in reg planning and GCs-Key architects: Clarence Stein and Henry Wright (whose unique contributions include Radburn layout of traffic and ped circulation, which they developed for GC “Radburn” in 1928); joined byClarence Perry,sociologist-planner, emphasized “neighborhood unit” as a political and moralunit:o Objective of neighborhood unit: socialization of immigrants and their childreno N.U. charac by: small size/low density; local school and playground, local shops, central point/common place for encouraging community institutions; keep out through traffic -Radburn: little social mix (no blacks, Jews); houses clustered on cul-de-sac; central open space *** Stein-Wright Radburn cities: the most important American contribution to GC tradition. *** Other American interpretations of GC:-Greenbelt cities developed by Rexford Guy Tugwell’s Resettlement Administration in early years of New Deal (1935-38)-1935: FDR created Resettlement Admin and Emergency Relief Appropriations Act, which gave govt power of Eminent Domain (compulsory purchase of land)-Three greenbelt cities developed: Greenbelt, MD; Greenhills, OH; Greendale, WIo But future projects died out when fed legislation in 1936 held that 1935 Emergency Relief Appropriations Act invalid-Greenbelt cities less important for what they did than what they symbolized: complete federal control over development, bypassing local govt altogether → provided a model for post-war new towns (but everyone hated them)-Anomaly in GC movement: only place govt stepped in to do GC was in U.S. → last place we’d expect – and no wonder it failed ☺→ New towns in Britain: the state takes over:-post-WWII Europe: state took control-Britain: committee recommends public corporation to fun new towns, thus paying up lip service toH but avoiding substance of H’s ideas to fund creation of self-governing local welfare stateso Top-down triumphed over bottom-up-New Town Act 1946: designated 13 new towns in Britain。
未来生活英语作文
未来生活英语作文The future holds a myriad of possibilities, each more fascinating than the last. As we step into the realm of tomorrow, technology will be at the forefront, shaping our daily lives in ways we can only begin to imagine.Imagine waking up to a world where your home is not just a place to live, but a smart ecosystem that anticipates your needs. From the moment you rise, your house adjusts the temperature, prepares your breakfast, and even helps you plan your day.Education will be revolutionized, with virtual classrooms bridging the gap between continents. Students will have access to a wealth of knowledge, learning from the best educators in the world, regardless of their geographical location.Transportation will take a leap forward with self-driving cars and hyperloop systems, reducing travel times and making cities more connected than ever before. The concept of distance will be redefined, as we move seamlessly from one place to another.In the realm of health, advancements in medicine will lead to personalized treatments and therapies. Diseases that were once considered incurable will be a thing of the past, as we harness the power of genetics to combat illness.Entertainment will be immersive, with virtual reality and augmented reality blurring the lines between the digital and physical worlds. Experiences will be tailored to each individual, offering a level of engagement that was once unimaginable.The environment will be a key focus, with sustainable living becoming the norm. Renewable energy sources will power our homes and cities, and innovative recycling methods will ensure that waste is minimized.As we look to the future, it's clear that the world will be a place of boundless opportunity. The key to unlocking this potential lies in our collective imagination and our willingness to embrace change. Let us all strive to create a future that is not only technologically advanced but also compassionate and inclusive.。
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Imagine an app aimed at showing thieves the best places for stealing.
It's actually not hard to do - simply pull together publicly available data on disposable income, crime levels and problems reported in a district.
It may reveal that the optimum place to go pilfering is in an area of high income, low reported crime and broken streetlights.
The app not only exists but it won first prize in the "safety" category at an Amsterdam hackathon a few years back.
Makkie Klauwe (it means "easy pickings" in Amsterdam slang) was created by Bram Fritz, a student who wanted to "provoke discussion on the role of open data in our society".
Luckily for the citizens and police of Amsterdam the app never went into public use - but it is proof, if proof were needed, that data can be used for both good and bad.
If that is the bad then consider the good.
In Oslo, the city's environment department is looking to gain insight into where to build new pavements and where to reduce traffic speeds.
According to European Commission statistics, children under 12 make more journeys on foot than any other age group, so it was to them that Oslo city council turned for help.
Working with technology firm Capgemini, it has developed a mobile app that allows children to report information on what they perceive to be dangers along their routes to school.
It is designed as a game that allows the children to play the role of an undercover agent and report anything suspect.
Sensors are popping up in unexpected places all over cities
Cities are increasingly gathering data from a range of unusual sources as the cost of chip technology falls and data-gathering sensors can be fitted on pretty much anything, from bridges to sewers, streetlights to bins.
It is part of a huge technology shift known as the internet of things. Research firm Gartner estimates that by 2020 there will be more than 26.5 billion devices connected to the network, representing a $1.9 trillion (£1.2tn) industry.
It can make cities much more efficient.
In the US, Philadelphia estimates that it is saving $1m every year just as a result of putting sensors on bins. Instead of having three rubbish collection shifts each day, it now collects rubbish only when the sensors indicate that bins are full. The knock-on effect of fewer bin lorries is to reduce both congestion and pollution.
And in Glasgow the city council is looking to upgrade its streetlights to more
energy-efficient LED lights - likely to make up to 50% savings on one of the city's largest bills.
But Glasgow wants to go further and has programmed them to increase in brightness if noise levels rise - for example if there is a disturbance in the area.
The pilot project will be integrated with the newly built City Operations Centre, where CCTV cameras from across the city are monitored and staff can zoom in on any problems.。