《2025年5年中考3年模拟英语湖南专版》

Passage 3(2024长沙雅礼一模)
Have you ever imagined what life will be like in the future? Here are some surprising statements from an international group of forty scientists. They said that in the near future, our lives would change beyond our wildest dreams.
Firstly, humans can grow body parts themselves. Dr. Ellen Heber-Katz is one of the forty scientists. He said, “People will think it is common that sick organs can be repaired. It’s just like the way we repair a car.” Damaged parts will be taken away. Scientists could use human cells(细胞) to grow new organs. New technologies like this will also help people to live longer. Within forty years, most people will be able to live to be one hundred years old.
Secondly, scientists have thought that a machine would be invented to “read” the minds of animals. In the future, we will be able to “talk” to animals. Scientists supposed that humans may first “talk” with mammals(哺乳动物) and then other vertebrates(脊椎动物) such as fish.
Our houses might also change beyond our imagination. Dr. Susan Greenfield said that when you enter the living room, sensors(传感器) will know you. They will turn on the lights. If you talk to the lights, they will change to the color of your choice.
But what would be the biggest breakthrough (突破) over the next forty years? A number of scientists believe it would be the discovery of aliens. NASA scientist Chris Mckay said, “We may find aliens in space and talk with them.” He believes marks of alien life may even be found here on Earth.
What an amazing world it will be! Does life in the future sound cool to you? Let’s wait and see what will really happen then!
8.What does the underlined word “organs” mean in Paragraph 2?
A.零件
B.患者
C.器官
9.Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?
A.Scientists can use animal cells to grow new organs.
B.Humans will be able to “talk” with animals someday.
C.A person will change the shapes of the lights by talking to them in the future.
10.The writer wrote the passage in a tone(语气) of ______.
A.respect
B.regret
C.surprise
11.What is the main purpose of the text?
A.To picture how our life will change in the future.
B.To call on people to enjoy the amazing world right now.
C.To predict the biggest breakthrough in the next forty years.

答案： CBCA