READING

1. Choose the correct answer to complete the passage.

A. Are you tired (1)...... the colour or pattern of your walls? In a smart home, you won't have to (2)...... them. The walls will actually be digital screens, like computer or TV screens. A computer network will link these walls with (3)...... else in your house. Called "ambient intelligence", this computer "brain" will control your entire house. It will also adapt to your (4)....... Your house will learn about your likes and dislikes. It will then use that knowledge to control the environment. For example, it will set the heat in the house to your (5)...... temperature. It will turn on the shower at the right temperature. It will also darken the windows at night and lighten them when it's (6)...... to wake up.

1. B. of
2. D. repaint
3. B. everything
4. D. preferences
5. A. favourite
6. A. time

B. Carrying your own bags is such a (1)...... when you're out and about in town or on the way to work. The robot is capable (3)...... equivalent of a case of wine, a loaded rucksack or two shopping bags, so it's an (4) companion for a quick trip down to the shops. In the future, you (5) will be able to leave the car at home and stretch your legs without the misery of carrying your (6)...... home.

1. B. chore
2. D. while
3. C. of
4. A. ideal
5. C. will
6. B. shopping