Section Ⅰ Use of English

    Directions:

    Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on the ANSWER SHEET.

People have speculated for centuries about a future without work. Today is no different, with academics, writers, and activists once again  1   that technology is replacing human workers. Some imagine that the coming work-free world will be defined by  2  . A few wealthy people will own all the capital, and the masses will struggle in an impoverished wasteland.

    A different, less paranoid, and not mutually exclusive  3  &n ……此处隐藏45923个字…… lp, offering perspectives for the future and allowing visitors to cultivate their artistic and aesthetic interests. In order to meet the masses' need, a great number of museums are under construction and open to public. In addition, the authorities have gradually realized the teaching function of museum and issued a series of preferential policies to protect and promote the development of local museums, which in turn encourages a widespread extension of visitors.

    From what has been discussed above, we may safely draw the conclusion that this trend will certainly maintain for quite a while in the near future, which will be of great benefits to our country and individual as well.