Prism 2 Unit 6 Reading 2

According to the reading, what is the main problem with flying cars?

• They are expensive to produce

• They are dangerous if they break down

• They are personal vehicles, so families cannot use them

• They are too fast

Look at page 112. What is a synonym (同意語) for "man-made"?

• object

• electronic

• biomimicry

• artificial

Look at page 112. Choose the best word to complete this sentence:

"In the summer and winter, __________ costs tend to be higher because of A/C and heaters."

According to the reading, what is the main advantage of 3D printers?

• It will be easy and affordable for us to make products

• We can make anything with 3D printers

• 3D printers work in the same way as paper printers

• They can use many different materials to print the objects

What is the writer's conclusion for Reading 2?

• Future technology will make our world a much better place

• There are so many uses for technology that we have to develop these products

• There are still many problems with these ideas, so we have to be careful

• Thanks to future technology, we will not need to work with other people because we can do everything ourselves

Choose the correct answers:

What are the disadvantages of robot suits?

• They are heavy

• They are expensive

• They can be dangerous if they are not programmed correctly

• They can be used by the military

Look at page 112. Choose the correct word for this sentence:

"I don't need a paper ticket because I have a(n) ________________ one on my phone I can scan."

Why are robot suits helpful for people with disabilities?

• People can lift cars over their heads

• People will be able to punch through walls

• People might be able to walk again

• People will be able to walk long distances

Look at page 112. Choose the correct word to complete this sentence:

"Thanks to robot suits, we will be able to move large _________."

(Be careful with grammar!)

Which of the predictions in Reading 2 is available now?

• Flying cars

• 3D printers

• Robot suits