题目内容
He minds so much about his position in the office that he ____ any chance to be promoted.
A.watches out for | B.looks up | C.points out | D.watches out |
A
解析试题分析:考查词组:A. watches out for当心B. looks up 抬头看,查询C. points out指出D. watches out当心(不及物),句意:他是如此介意在公司的地位,以至于关注每个升职的机会。选A。
考点:考查动词短语辨析
点评:动词短语是高考常考内容。可以按照以下方法学习:1.在每个部分找出自己最熟悉或者最理解的短语,并根据该短语助记总体意思;2.熟记动词本身所具有的全部意思;3.重点根据小品词在该项中的总体意思结合动词本身的意思,理解自己最不理解和不熟悉的短语4.脱离汉语,只看英语动词短语,并放到具体句子和场景中认识动词短语5.注意有些短语意义很接近, 这要结合例句和上下文掌握它们的用法。
Researchers are placing robotic dogs(机器狗)in the homes of lonely old people to determine whether they can improve the quality of life for humans. Alan Beck, an expert in human-animal relationship, and Nancy Edwards, a professor of nursing, are leading the animal-assisted study concerning the influence of robotic dogs on old people’s depression, physical activity, and life satisfaction. “No one will argue that an older person is better off being more active, challenged, or stimulated(应急的) ,”Edwards points out. “The problem is how we promote that, especially for those without friends or help. A robotic dog could be a solution.”
In the study, the robot, called AIBO, is placed for six weeks in the houses of some old people who live alone. Before placing AIBO in the home, researchers will collect baseline data for six weeks. These old people will keep a diary to note their feelings and activity before and after AIBO. Then, the researchers will review the data to determine if it has inspired any changes in the life of its owner.
“I talk to him all the time, and he responds to my voice,” says a seventy-year-old lady, “When I’m watching TV, he’ll stay in my arms until he wants down. He has a mind of his own.”
The AIBOs respond to certain orders. The researchers say they have some advantages over live dogs, especially for old people. Often the elderly are disabled(行动不便的) and cannot care for an animal by walking it or playing with it. A robotic dog removes(免除) exercise and feeding concerns.
“At the beginning, it was believed that no one would relate to the robotic dog, because it was metal and not furry.” Beck says,“But it’s amazing how quickly we have given up that belief.”
“Hopefully, down the road, these robotic pets could become a more-valuable health helper. They will record their masters’ blood pressure, oxygen levels, or heart rhythms. AIBOs may even one day have games that can help stimulate older people’s minds.”
1. The purpose of Beck and Edwards’ study is to .
A.understand human-animal relationship |
B.find the causes of old people’s loneliness |
C.make lonely old people’s life better |
D.promote the animal-assisted research |
2.In the research, the old people are asked to .
A.note the activities of AIBOs |
B.record their feelings and activity |
C.keep AIBOs at home for 12 weeks |
D.analyze the collected information |
3.What is the advantage of AIBO over live dogs?
A.It is easier to keep at home. |
B.It responds to all the human orders. |
C.It can help the disabled people. |
D.It can watch TV with its owner. |