issue of robot companions two decades ago."For an individual to benefit significantly from ownership of a robotpet,they must systematically cheat themselves about the real nature of their relation with the animal,"Sparrowwrote in 2002,"and the design and production of these robots is unethical in some way as it encourages this trick."But even so,the potential for benefit is still there -enriching people's life.So one day in the near future wemight see robot-pups at the dog park or walking on the sidewalk alongside their owners.8.What did the researchers'study focus on?A.Training and getting on with dogs.B.Dogs'behaviors preferred by people.C.Different behaviors among dogsD.People's attitudes towards dogs9.Why are dementia patients mentioned in Paragraph 3?A.To show the benefits of robot-pups to people.B.To stress the significance of researching on robot-pupsC.To indicate the popularity of robot-pups among patients.D.To explain the impact robot-pups have on solving social issues.10.What is Robert Sparrow's biggest concern about a robot pet?A.Its functions are limited.B.It may go against honesty.C It will cost too much money.D.It may have quality problems.11.What's the author's attitude to the future of robot-pets?A.Doubtful.B.Encouraged.C.Indifferent.D.Confident.DCuldesac,which describes itself as "the first car-free neighborhood in the Us",admitted its first 36 residents inTempe,Arizona.US,earlier this year.The $170 million neighborhood,with its white buildings and narrowwalkways,is expected to hold around 1,000 people when the full 760 units are completed by 2025.Similarprojects in Charlotte,North Carolina,and Houston,Texas,are also underway.In a country as car-dependent as the US,Culdesac is no lack of foresight ()Although some denselypopulated (coastal Us cities like Boston and New York City are walkable and have ample publictransportation options like taxis,buses and light rails,the majority of Americans are entirely dependent on cars toget aroundThis dependence on cars doesn't come cheap,unfortunately.In a 2023 study,the American AutomobileAssociation said that it costs an average of about 89,000 yuan per year to own and maintain a car in the US.So,what is stopping Americans from abandoning cars and accepting relatively cheaper choices like e-bikes?第6页/共11页