Scientists are placing robotic dogs in the homes of lonely old people to test whether they can improve the quality of life for humans. Alan Beck, an expert(专家) in human-animal relationship, and Nancy Edwards, a professor of nursing, are leading the animal-assisted study on the effect of robotic dogs on old people’s depression (沮丧) , physical activity, and life satisfaction.

         In the study, the robot, called AIBO, is placed for six weeks in the houses of some old people who live alone. Before placing AIBO in the home, scientists will collect baseline data(数据) for six weeks. These old people will keep a diary to note their feelings and activity before and after AIBO. Then, the scientists will review the data to test if it has produced any changes in the life of its owner.

         “I talk to him all the time, and he responds to my voice,” says a seventy-year-old lady. “When I’m watching TV, he’ll stay in my arms until he wants down. He has his own mind.”

The AIBOs respond to certain orders. The scientists say they have some advantages over live dogs, especially for old people. Often the elderly are disabled and cannot care for an animal by walking it or playing with it. A robotic dog removes exercise and feeding concerns.

       “At the beginning, it was believed that no one would relate(与……相关) to the robotic dog, because it was metal and not furry.” Beck says. “Hopefully, down the road, these robotic pets could become a more-valuable health helper. They will record their masters’ blood pressure, oxygen levels or heart rhythms(心律). AIBOs may even one day have games that can help stimulate(刺激) older people’s minds.”

1.The purpose of Beck and Edwards’ study is to _____________.

A. understand human-animal relationship

B. make lonely old people’s life better

C. find the causes of old people’s loneliness

D. improve the animal-assisted research

2. In the research, the old people are asked to _____________.

A. note the activities of AIBOs

B. keep AIBOs at home for 12 weeks

C. record their feelings and activity

D. study the collected information

3.What does the underlined word “removes” mean?

A. moves again                   B. is movable         C. doesn’t need                      D. need

4.What is the better point of AIBO than live dogs?

A. It is easier to keep at home.

B. It can help the disabled people.

C. It responds to all the human orders.

D. It can watch TV with its owner.

5.The writer seems to suggest that the future robotic dogs may__________.

A. cure certain diseases                                                B. keep old people active

C. change people’s ideas                                                        D. look more like real dogs

—Tom, I'm watching a football match. What about you?

—_________. 

A. So do I              B. So am I            C. So I do              D. So I am

A: _________【小题1】_____________?
B: I’m watching TV.
A:The TV show is boring. _______【小题2】________.
B: That sounds great. _________【小题3】_________?
A: Yes, I do. I have a new soccer.
B: _____________【小题4】____________?
A: It’s sunny outside. It’s good for sports.
B: ___________【小题5】____________?
A: At the door of the park, OK?
B: Great. See you.
A. Where are we going to meet      B: What are you doing, Tom
C. How is the weather outside?      D. Do you have a soccer ball
E. Let’s go and play soccer ball      F. Are you watching TV

补全对话（在横线上填上正确的序号，使对话完整通顺）5%

A. The TV show is boring.

B. I’m watching CCTV news.

C. When do you want to go?

D. OK.

E. Do you want to go to the movies with me?

A: Hello, Jack. What are you doing?

B:     1.    

A:      2.     

B: That sounds good.      3.   , I don’t like it.

A: Oh, really?

B:     4.   

A: Let’s go at seven o’clock.

B:      5.    

. -------Tom, I’m watching a football match. What about you?

        -------­­­­­­­____­­­.

A. So do I.     B. So am I.   C. So I do.        D. So I am.