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Did you know that a lot of the technology we use today appeared in books before scientists invented it? E-book readers didn’t appear until 1999, but as long ago as 1961, author Stanislaw Lem wrote about them in his book, Return from the Stars. Cash machines were invented in the 1980s. But Ray Bradbury thought of them first, in his 1953 novel, Fahrenheit 451. Scientists are working on all these ideas from books and films. How far have they got? Back to the Future Part II, Steven Spielberg (1989) When Marty and his friend travel to the future, one of the most amazing machines they find is flying cars. The cars fly along ‘roads’ in the sky which have signs and streetlights.

AI, Steven Spielberg (2001) based on Super-Toys Last All Summer Long, Brian Aldiss (1969) When a young child dies, his mother is given an android which looks and behaves exactly like a real boy. The robot loves her like a son.

Iron Man Marvel Comics (1963) Marvel films (2008 onward) A rich scientist and engineer is badly hurt. To save his own life, he builds himself a robotic heart and a powerful metal suit which makes him stronger and faster than any other man. He becomes a cyborg – part man, part machine.

Minority Report short story by Philip K. Dick (1956) and a film by Steven Spielberg (2002) Tom Cruise plays a detective who can stop crimes before they happen. His team use information from psychics, who can see the future. They know who will break the law and when it will happen, but they don’t know where. Another idea that appeared in Minority Report is personalized advertising. All around the future city there are advertising billboards which use cameras to recognize the people walking by. The billboards speak to people by name and suggest things to buy.

1.What kind of stories are these films and books?

A. Detective stories. B. Science fiction. C. Children’s stories. D. Myths and fables.

2.What do e-book readers and cash machines have in common?

A. People have already invented both technologies in real life.

B. They both appeared in the films directed by Steven Spielberg.

C. They both gave authors ideas to write exciting stories.

D. They both appeared at the beginning of the twentieth century.

3.According to the text, android is ________.

A. a person who can predict the future B. a system designed for mobile devices

C. a human with a robotic heart D. a robot who can love and be loved

4.Which film is based on the comic books?

A. Back to the Future Part II B. AI

C. Iron Man D. Minority Report

5.The idea of ________ comes from Back to the Future Part II.

A. flying cars B. cash machines C. cyborgs D. smart advertising

6.Which of the following might be the review of the film Minority Report?

A.  B.

C.  D.

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