The computers changed our lives in the 1980s, the Internet changed our lives in the 1990s, and the robots will change our lives in the new century. Do you think there will be robots in people’s homes? It’s NOT a dream that every home will have a robot.
Now, robots are not only able to help people do housework, but also able to help the doctors do the difficult operations (手术), play chess with people, play the piano and so on.
A new shopping robot is used in Shanghai. It can help you to shop for food and drinks in the shopping center. In the future, the robot will be a nurse, a security guard (保安人员), or a partner in your life.
Scientists believe robots will be used everywhere. In the future, robots will become part of the family and provide close service for people. We all look forward to the new robot age.
【小题1】________ changed our lives in the 1990s.| A．The robots | B．The computers | C．The TV sets | D．The Internet |
| A．Shanghai | B．Beijing | C．Nanjing | D．London |
| A．providing close service for people | B．helping people do the housework |
| C．helping people shop for food and drinks | D．helping the doctors do the difficult operations |
| A．robots | B．shopping | C．housework | D．computers |
