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3.Brooke Martin's golden retriever(金毛猎犬) Kayla hated being left alone or separated.She would howl,pace,and chew on things.Brooke learned that other people had the same problem with their pets.She wondered:"What if you could talk to your dog if you were gone?"Working with her father in their garage,the 16-year-old came up with several ideas.Finally,she invented a device that allowed pet owners to video chat with their pets!She calls the device iCPooch."The dog doesn't have to answer the call,"explains Brooke."It comes up immediately on the screen on their end.It's a two-way audio and video-you can see and hear each other."With a click of a button you can even send the dog a treat!
Her invention has earned her a spot competing against nine other finalists in a young scientist competition for middle-school students.These finalists,selected based on their short video presentations,are working with mentors over the summer before heading to the final competition in St.Paul,Minn.
After Martin's video put her among the 10finalists in the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge,she was paired with Delony Langer-Anderson,a product development scientist in 3M's consumer health care division."I just lead her down the product development path,"Langer-Anderson told Live Science.This path includes guidance on how to test the potential product,which combines a video chat device that answers immediately on the dog's end with a dog treat device the owner can remotely activate.
"One thing I have thought about a lot is,what happens if the device is on the floor,what if your dog knocks it over,or scratches the screen?"Martin said.She and Langer-Anderson discussed this,and Martin is now testing materials at a local dog shelter by taping them to the dog house floors to see how well they withstand sharp teeth and claws.
The finalists create models they can test,with the guidance from a mentor.Their projects include a fuel cell that transforms cut grass into electricity and an app that rewards drivers for not texting or calling.Langer-Anderson tries to help the students work through the scientific method,testing their hypothesis,in a determined way."So the kids don't get buried in data,"she said.
24.Which of the following would be the best title of the text?D
A."iCPooch"wins in a young scientist competition.
B.A 16-year-old girl invents a device for dogs'hunger.
C.A man-made device lets people chat with their pets.
D.A kid-invented device calms dogs'separation anxiety.
25."iCPooch"calms pet dogs byA.
A.allowing video chat B.making dogs sleep
C.answering the call D.giving them food
26.What is the probable meaning of the underlined word"mentors"?C
A.Competitors B.Assistants C.Instructors D.Companions
27.What do the inventions of the finalists have in common?B
A.They are all new inventions dealing with pets.
B.They are possible solutions to everyday problems.
C.They cope with the problems related to computers.
D.They are all accomplished through individual work.
分析 本文属于说明文阅读,作者通过这篇文章主要向我们讲述了一个使得人们和他们的宠物能够聊天的人造设备,借此可以安抚宠物因主人不在而产生的紧张焦虑的情绪,这个发明也帮助了Brooke Martin在年轻科学家竞争中获胜.
解答 24.D.主旨大意题.通读全文,本文主要讲述了一个人造设备使得人们和他们的宠物能够聊天,借此可以安抚不喜欢离开主人的宠物,因此最佳标题为一个孩子发明的可以安抚狗狗紧张情绪的装置;故选D.
25.A.细节理解题.根据文章第二段she invented a device that allowed pet owners to video chat with their pets,可知这个装置安抚狗情绪的方式是允许狗和主人视频聊天,故选A.
26.C.细节理解题.根据文章第三段"These finalists,selected based on their short video presentations,are working with mentors over the summer before heading to the final competition in St.Paul,Minn"可知,这些发明都具有一定的指导意义,就如同说明书一样,故选C.
27.B.推理判断题.根据文章最后一段"Their projects include a fuel cell that transforms cut grass into electricity and an app that rewards drivers for not texting or calling"可知,这个设备的发明可以解决了人们每天办不到的问题,他们都是日常问题的可能的解决方案,故选B.
点评 考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力,做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句,和题干进行比较,再做出正确的选择.在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实,要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断.
Chocolate consultant
This could well be the best job for anyone with even the(51)C passion for chocolate-and yes,jobs like these really do exist.There are lots of different types of chocolate consultant.Louise Thomas has worked in the chocolate industry for two years and has been(52)D about chocolate.She became (53)B by the lack of education and awareness regarding fine chocolate,so started her own company to share her love of the cocoa bean.She now runs tastings to find a(n) (54)A chocolate for every customer or to extend their range.If you don't yet have what it takes to be a chocolate consultant,you can still work with chocolate as a pastry chef.
LEGO(55)D
Who hasn't at some point in their life sat down in front of a box of Lego and(56)B building (or helping someone else to build) a fantastic creation in multi-coloured blocks?For some people this becomes more than just something you did as a kid.Lego has a number of (57)A who work with the company to create sets and build models for them.They work against fairly tight budgets and thematic restrictions,and are based in Legoland Discovery Centres around the world.However,competition for the jobs is (58)A,with estimates varying as to exactly how many there are in the world-from 9to 30.The latest one to get a job was 23-year-old Andrew Johnson,and then competed in a tough three-round build-off,(59)B 45other competitors.If you love childhood toys but don't fancy building them,why not consider working in a toy shop?
Shark tank cleaner
Window cleaning is probably not the most fun of professions.However,add in the requirement to share your job with a lot of sharks while simultaneously (同时地) (60)C by a crowd of people,all of whom are no doubt secretly hoping at least one of the sharks is feeling a little hungry,and suddenly the (61)B levels rise up a level or two.However,if you want to work with fish,perhaps the job would be a good choice.
Professional sleeper
(62)C you're addicted to your alarm o'clock or spend all day at your desk yawning and drinking cups of coffee to stay awake,then maybe you should consider turning your comments into a profitable career.Believe it or not,you can actually get paid to wear the pajamas.(63)D,these professional sleepers participate in a lot of university studies on sleep or dreams,etc.to decide whether the beds are comfortable or not.In 2009during an art show at The New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York,women were paid to sleep as part of a"living art"exhibition,so you never know (64)C you could be asked to rest your head next.If you enjoy your sleep,you probably want to (65)A jobs that lead to sleep withdrawal.
51.A.greatest | B.blind | C.smallest | D.intense |
52.A.worried | B.curious | C.scared | D.passionate |
53.A.lost | B.frustrated | C.enthusiastic | D.inferior |
54.A.particular | B.biggest | C.sweet | D.bitter |
55.A.examiner | B.seller | C.competitor | D.builder |
56.A.taken up | B.set about | C.given off | D.got in |
57.A.professionals | B.bosses | C.purchasers | D.competitors |
58.A.fierce | B.open | C.fair | D.international |
59.A.cooperating with | B.beating | C.discussing with | D.encouraging |
60.A.warned | B.helped | C.watched | D.admired |
61.A.difficulty | B.interest | C.income | D.profit |
62.A.Although | B.Because | C.If | D.Unless |
63.A.Rarely | B.Contrarily | C.Consequently | D.Typically |
64.A.why | B.how long | C.where | D.how often |
65.A.avoid | B.accept | C.create | D.offer |
The young musician Mr Patrick was (17)A onto the stage in his wheelchair and began to play the piano.His fingers danced across the keys as he (18)C beautiful music.He then began to sing as he played,and it was wonderful.But what shocked me most was his (19)B smile.
Patrick was born with no eyes and an illness in his legs,which (20)D him lame for life.However,as a child,he was (21)A with artificial eyes and placed in a wheelchair.Before his first (22)B,he discovered the piano.When his mom hit any note on the piano,and within one or two (23)C he'd get it.By his second birthday,he was playing"Twinkle,Twinkle,Little Star".His father was (24)D."We might not play baseball,bur we can play music together."
When Patrick was at the University of Louisville,his father(25)C classes with him.He was also a part of 214-member marching band!He was blind,wheelchair-bound trumpet player; and he and his father did it together.His father(26)A the night shift in order to accompany his daytime band practice.Patrick says,"My father is my (27)B.
But even more than his (28)B musical talent,it was Patrick's attitude of gratitude"that(29)A my soul.On stage,between songs,he talked to the audience about his life and about how(30)C he was with a great father.When his performance was over,Patrick and his father were on the stage together.The crowed rose to their feet and (31)Afor over five minutes.
We all face misfortune in our lives.(32)C,it's not the hardship but how we (33)Bto it that will determine the joy and happiness in our lives.During (34)C times,do we spend too much time feeling (35)B for ourselves,or can we,with gratitude,learn how to dance in the rain?
16.A.knowledge | B.quality | C.wisdom | D.power |
17.A.rolled | B.held | C.allowed | D.dragged |
18.A.wrote | B.provided | C.made | D.gave |
19.A.strange | B.magic | C.bitter | D.friendly |
20.A.took | B.led | C.forced | D.left |
21.A.fitted | B.concerned | C.associated | D.filled |
22.A.place | B.birthday | C.performance | D.attempt |
23.A.memories | B.worda | C.tries | D.notes |
24.A.confused | B.amused | C.interested | D.overjoyed |
25.A.listed | B.found | C.attended | D.organized |
26.A.worked | B.found | C.refused | D.canceled |
27.A.dream | B.hero | C.music | D.song |
28.A.unbearable | B.unbelievable | C.unconditional | D.unreasonable |
29.A.touched | B.calmed | C.freed | D.felt |
30.A.satisfied | B.concerned | C.blessed | D.laughed |
31.A.cheered | B.whispered | C.shouted | D.laughed |
32.A.Therefore | B.Otherwise | C.However | D.Besides |
33.A.see | B.react | C.agree | D.put |
34.A.happy | B.modern | C.tough | D.usual |
35.A.great | B.sorry | C.hopeful | D.proud |
…Have you ever thought what you are going to do in the future?As for me,I really don't know what career to choose although my parents say it's time I made a choice.What kind of job would youprefer to do?Have you asked your parents for advice?Would you like to follow in their footsteps?Anyway,we've got some time.Let me know what you think about it. |
-Well,it's no easy job to solve this problem effectively.( )
A. | banning | B. | banned | C. | to ban | D. | having banned |