题目内容
3.A student has produced a series of vivid photographs that reveal what the networks that keep us connected to the web look like.The images,created by Luis Hernan from Newcastle University,show mystery of Wi-Fi sweeping and swirling(旋转)around in bright beams.They were produced as part of Hernan's Digital Ethereal project,which aims to bring the invisible world around us to life.Luis,who is studying for a PhD in Architecture and Interaction Design,said he is fascinated with the idea of being able to see the hidden wireless networks which surround us.He said,"I call the images‘specters (恐怖之物)'because wireless networks remind me of ghosts.They are there but you can't see them with the human eyes.""The fact that we are becoming increasingly reliant on something that we can't see inspires me.I want to find a way to show the wireless which is around us and also to show how it changes."
Hernan created the photographs using a custom-made instrument designed to reveal them.It scans continuously for wireless networks,and transforms the signal strength to colour LEDs.The results are multi-coloured lines of light which spin and wrap in spaces,showing how they surround objects and people.
Hernan has also created an app which can be downloaded for free,and for Android devices called Kirlian,which allows people to see the strength of Wi-Fi around them.He said"I would love other people to get involved and to create their own images using the app.""I used it as an important part of an exhibition of my work,where we hung mobile phones from the ceiling and it showed how signal strength was varying as people moved around the room."
28.The purpose of Hernan's Digital Ethereal project is toB.
A.produce a series of photos
B.visualize what cannot be seen
C.reveal the images of Wi-Fi
D.bring bright beams to life
29.Which of the description about Hernan's invention is WRONG?C
A.It scans for wireless signals and transforms them into color LEDs.
B.Colorful beams of light are shown to reveal invisible Wi-Fi.
C.Hernan's app Kirlian is just for Android's download system.
D.People can download an app to see the strength of Wi-Fi around them.
30.What does the underlined word"it"in the last paragraph mean?A
A.An app.B.An Android device.C.Wi-Fi.D.The ceiling.
31.Which of the following can best describe Hernan?A
A.Creative.B.Honest.C.Modest.D.Tolerant.
分析 本文属于说明文阅读,作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了Hernan's Digital Ethereal的项目研究,为了透视看不见的虚拟世界,Hernan创造了一种特殊的照片,还创建了一种可免费下载的APP,这都是他研究成果的一部分.
解答 28.B.细节理解题.根据文章第二段"They were produced as part of Hernan's Digital Ethereal project,which aims to bring the invisible world around us to life"可知Hernan's Digital Ethereal项目的目的是透视我们生活中肉眼看不见的东西;故选B.
29.C.细节理解题.根据文章第四段"Hernan has also created an app which can be downloaded for free,and for Android devices called Kirlian,which allows people to see the strength of Wi-Fi around them"可知Hernan's app 可以再安卓系统中使用,但是不仅仅只是为了安卓系统的;故选C.
30.A.词义推断题.根据文章第四段"Hernan has also created an app which can be downloaded for free"可知Hernan创建了一个可免费下载的应用程序,因此"it showed how signal strength was varying as people moved around the room"意为这个APP可以显示信号强度是如何变化的当人们在房间里走动时;故选A.
31.A.推理判断题.通读全文,可知文章讲述了Hernan's Digital Ethereal的项目研究,Hernan创造了一种照片,还创建了一种可免费下载的APP,由此可见,他是充满创造力的;故选A.
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.
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The young musician Mr.Patrick was (42)A onto the stage in his wheelchair and began to play the piano.His fingers (43)C across the keys as if he made beautiful music himself.He then began to sing as he played,and it was wonderful.But what shocked me (44)D was his magic smile.
Mr.Patrick was born with no eyes and an illness in the (45)B,which left him lame for life.However,as a child,he was (46)A with artificial eyes and placed in a wheelchair.Before his first birthday,he (47)C the piano.When his mom hit any note on the piano,and within one or two (48)D,he'd get it.By his second birthday,he was playing"Twinkle,Twinkle,Little Star".His father was overjoyed."We (49)B not play baseball,but we can play music together."
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We all face misfortune in our lives.(57)C,it's not the hardship but how we (58)C to it that will determine the joy and happiness in our lives.During (59)A times,do we spend too much time feeling(60)D for ourselves,or can we,with gratitude,learn how to dance in the rain?
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42.A.rolled | B.pulled | C.carried | D.dragged |
43.A.moved | B.knocked | C.danced | D.hit |
44.A.more | B.much | C.better | D.most |
45.A.arms | B.legs | C.fingers | D.ears |
46.A.equipped | B.connected | C.associated | D.combined |
47.A.saw | B.played | C.discovered | D.made |
48.A.keys | B.words | C.notes | D.tries |
49.A.need | B.may | C.must | D.should |
50.A.gave | B.found | C.attended | D.organized |
51.A.worked | B.stayed | C.refused | D.canceled |
52.A.player | B.life | C.soul | D.hero |
53.A.unforgettable | B.unbelievable | C.unremarkable | D.unpredictable |
54.A.learned | B.controlled | C.freed | D.touched |
55.A.pleased | B.blessed | C.concerned | D.embarrassed |
56.A.cheered | B.whispered | C.shouted | D.talked |
57.A.Therefore | B.Thus | C.However | D.Furthermore |
58.A.appeal | B.compare | C.react | D.apply |
59.A.tough | B.modern | C.pleasant | D.happy |
60.A.great | B.proud | C.wrong | D.sorry |
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