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eir reason for existence．
Coffee culture plays a part in keeping these city centers flourishing this is particularly true of Paris whose citizens are famous enthusiastic conversationalists. this‘s skill is developed over many hours spent chatting over espressos(浓咖啡)and cigarettes．
Religion also plays a role in developing sociable atmosphere．People in Roman Catholic countries used to visit the Church on an almost daily basis．Entire communities would gather in the same building and then move out to the markets，cafes and bars In the surrounding streets．An enormous example of this relationship between church and society is the Duomo．The huge marble cathedral in Florence，Italy is surrounded by bakeries and coffee shops，and caters not only to the tourist crowds，but also the local community
31. It can be inferred from the first paragraph that each big city in Europe
A. has many large squares.
B. has many very magnificent sky-scrapers.
C. has a center where tourists meet their spouses.
D. draws tourists in large numbers every year.
32. Which statement is NOT true of Covent Garden?
A. It is crowded with people.
B. It is located in London.
C. It is surrounded by shops, churches, restaurants and cafes
D. It is filled with stalls.
33. Why do people think that Venice is so great?
A. Because it is a famous tourist attraction.
B. Because you can reach anywhere by boat.
C. Because all the mistakes have been removed.
D. Because it is well-known for its merchants.
34. What are Parisians famous for?
A. Their enthusiasm for conversation.
B. Their pursuit of independence.
C. Their ability to keep the city flourishing.
D. Their devotion to developing a multiple culture.
35. The writer cites the Duomo in the last paragraph as an example to illustrate that
A. all churches are magnificent.
B. there is a tight link between church and society.
C. old churches are very popular.
D. high-rise churches are impressive.
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Real-World Robots
When you think Of a robot，do you imagine a shiny ,metallic device having the same general shape as a human being，performing humanlike functions，and responding to your questions in a monotone(单调的)voice accentuated(强调)by high-pitched tones and beeps This is the way many of US imagine a robot，but in the real world a robot is not humanoid at all．instead，a robot often is a voiceless ,box- shaped machine that efficiently carries Out repetitive or dangerous functions usually performed by humans. Today" s robot is more than an automatic machine that performs one task again and again． A modern robot is programmed with varying degrees of artificial intelligence，that is，a robot contains a computer program that tells it how to perform tasks associated with human intelligence，such as reasoning，drawing conclusions，and learning from past
A robot does not possess a human shape for the simple reason that a two-legged robot has great difficulty remaining balanced．A robot does，however，move from place to place on wheels and axles(轮轴)that roll and rotate．A robot even has limbs that turn round and move in combination with joints and motors．To find its way in its surroundings, a robot utilizes various built -in sensors．Antennae attached to the robot's base detect anything th