第一篇
Today our lives are changing faster than at any time in history. Here we report on two important changes that will have a big effect on our everyday lives in the future.
Interactive telephones
Human telephone operators will be replaced by talking computers. These computers will recognize speech, ask us what information we need, find the information from a database, and change it to speech. If we want to book a flight to or pay a bill by phone, we will interact with a talking computer to do so. Of course, this won’t happen until all the technology is in place, but when it is, we will soon get used to interacting with computers in this way. Human telephone operators will be used only for more complex operation such as dealing with complaints or solving concrete problems.
Intelligent cars
Traffic congestion in cities will be reduced because drivers will use electronic route maps to find the quickest way to their destination and avoid traffic jams Congestion will also decrease when electronic systems start changing motorists for driving in cities. As soon as motorists have to pay to drive in cities, they will stop using their cars and use public transport instead. Speed control systems will be built into cars. It will be many years before these changes bring results but when they do, there will be a big improvement in road safety.
第2篇
Reading can provide lots of fun for children and teens during summer vacation. Children who read during the summer are better prepared for school when they return to classes in the fall. Public libraries throughout Wisconsin will host summer events to encourage children and young adults to include reading in their summer fun.
All Star Readers
The Milwaukee Public Library will host its 2006 Summer Reading Club for kids from 3 tu 18. Signing up starts on June 1at all Milwaukee public libraries and bookmobile sites.
Children aged 6 to 12 are invited to become “All Star Readers” at the Milwaukee library when they sign up for the Summer Reading Club. Children can score a point by reading 10 books or 1,000 pages. When they reach the reading goal, they will win a bag full of prizes.
Sparkey Spots the Ball
Children up to 5 years old can join the read-to-me club, “Sparkey Spots the Ball”. They will receive their own reading folders to record the books read to them by parents, brothers and sisters or relatives. Once they have listened to 20 books they win a baseball and a coupon for McDonald’s ice cream.
X-Treme Read
Teens between the ages of 13 and 18 can join in their own reading program called “X-Treme Read”. Teens can read to win movie passes, CDs, and more.
The library also plans extreme bike races by C4 BMX at four libraries in June and July. Check with your local library or Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for the exact dates, times, and locations of the demonstrations.
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