THE WORLD TODAY
22nd, July, 2042
Travel
Moon hotel to welcome first guests
History will be made today when the Titan Moon Hotel finally opens its doors to welcome the first tourists to the moon. The $36 billion project, which has been delayed for three years, hopes to r more than 50 guests a week soon.
The first space plane leaves for the moon from the London Space Port later this evening. Guests on it include the Internet billionaire Mira Xin and her husband Bob Latchford. They are s a three-day honeymoon there.
Entertainment
Actors call for Star Client stop
Angry actors are calling on people not to go and see the latest film called Film Star Client because they fear it can be the end of their profession. In the film, a whole group of robots play human roles. The film producers have given r saying that the huge costs that Hollywood stars are asking for make it impossible for studies to produce films. Maybe actors need not worry too much because early reviews of the film have been t. The film opens in the UK on Friday.
Science and technology
3D becomes a reality (现实), scientists say
Imagine sitting in a meeting-room in New York while also sitting in your pyjamas back home in London. According to scientists at the United European University in Zurich, this will be a reality sometime in that near future. Dr Miriam Jame-son, head of the science and computing department, held a conference to announce a major breakthrough (突破) in 3D technology. She promised that two years from now it should be possible to send 3D images of yourself a in the world, no matter you are in New York or in London.
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Shirley's Helsinki Happiness
Doctors have told Shirley Williams that she will be able to compete in the European Championships in Helsinki next month. The 28-year-old boxer had a complete hand operation after being involved in a car accident. Doctors once told her that her career was over. But a two-year intensive recovery programme means that she now is well and has the chance again. 'I never thought this day would arrive,' she told reporters. 'After Helsinki I'm going to start t for Lima 2044', she added.
