[听力文本资源]The 2015’s advances in computer hardware and software, mechanical devices, sensors and artificial intelligence brought the world another step closer to the robotic future.Electric cars were a big hit in 2015. Most large manufacturers introduced higher mileage models; some, such as Honda, pushed for alternative energy sources.Self-driving vehicles were also getting closer to everyday use. Even an autonomous truck, built by Mercedes, demonstrated its ability to safely navigate on a busy highway.On another front, 3-D printing technology has emerged as a cheaper way of manufacturing almost anything – from dessert to cars.The 3-D technology soon could play a role in resolving the global housing shortage, said Ma Yihe, CEO of China’s WinSun Decoration Design Engineering Co. “We use urban construction waste, mine tailings and urban solid wastes as raw materials,” said Ma, whose company is headquartered in Shanghai. “We sort them by category and we transform them into a special printing ink.”[听力文本资源]1. [听力文本资源] What is the news report mainly about? [听力文本资源]A) Technological achievement in 2015. B) The development of 3-D printing.C) The spread of electric cars.D) Resolving the global housing shortage.2. [听力文本资源] What did Honda focus on in 2015? [听力文本资源]A) Promoting alternative energy sources. B) Promoting self-driving vehicles.C) Introducing higher mileage models.D) Introducing an autonomous truck.

[听力文本资源]The 2015’s advances in computer hardware and software, mechanical devices, sensors and artificial intelligence brought the world another step closer to the robotic future. Electric cars were a big hit in 2015. Most large manufacturers introduced higher mileage models; some, such as Honda, pushed for alternative energy sources. Self-driving vehicles were also getting closer to everyday use. Even an autonomous truck, built by Mercedes, demonstrated its ability to safely navigate on a busy highway. On another front, 3-D printing technology has emerged as a cheaper way of manufacturing almost anything – from dessert to cars. The 3-D technology soon could play a role in resolving the global housing shortage, said Ma Yihe, CEO of China’s WinSun Decoration Design Engineering Co.  “We use urban construction waste, mine tailings and urban solid wastes as raw materials,” said Ma, whose company is headquartered in Shanghai. “We sort them by category and we transform them into a special printing ink.”[听力文本资源]1. [听力文本资源] What is the news report mainly about? [听力文本资源]A)  Technological achievement in 2015. B)  The development of 3-D printing.C)  The spread of electric cars.D)  Resolving the global housing shortage.2. [听力文本资源] What did Honda focus on in 2015? [听力文本资源]A)  Promoting alternative energy sources. B)  Promoting self-driving vehicles.C)  Introducing higher mileage models.D)  Introducing an autonomous truck.