Question

【题目】根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Have you ever taken photos by using mobile phones with selfie sticks(自拍杆)? 【1】

However, a pair of US artists from New Mexico, Arie Snee and Justin Crowe believe they have invented a better one and they call it "selfie arm".

【2】 It makes those people in the pictures seem to be holding hands with a loved one. They say it offers a far better experience than using a straight stick. The selfie arm makes people feel they are not alone when they take photos. 【3】 They think their invention solves the main problem that the selfie stick has-people look alone while they are taking pictures of themselves with great interests. The product, at present, just an art project and a model conveniently provides you a welcoming arm. 【4】 The pair say they are fascinated by these new ideas.

The "selfie arm" is made of fiberglass. 【5】 The project that they work on shows the growing selfie stick Phenomenon(现象)directly and the increasing need for narcissism(自恋)and Internet agreement.

A.It is lightweight and easy-taking.

B.Thousands of "selfie arms" have been made.

C.It seems that they are together with their friends.

D.For better or worse, they have taken the world by storm.

E.This new invention is a small, useful and cleverly-designed tool.

F.And better yet in the future, it'll talk in a friendly way and never get angry or upset.

G.These ideas give them a lot of happiness.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】E

【2】D

【3】C

【4】F

【5】A

【解析】

本文介绍的是一种新的发明，就是自拍杆。现在，自拍杆受到大家的喜欢，是因为是一个较轻的，便于携带的工具，方便人们拍照，并且用自拍杆拍照时人们会感觉朋友就在身边，因而不会感觉孤独。

【1】句意：这项新发明是一个小巧、实用、设计巧妙的工具。

根据前句“Have you ever taken photos by using mobile phones with selfie sticks(自拍杆)?”可知，此处是在介绍自拍杆，详细描述这是一个怎样的工具。结合选项，故选E。

【2】句意：无论是好是坏，它们席卷了全世界。

根据上文“Arie Snee and Justin Crowe believe they have invented a better one”可知，Arie Snee和Justin Crowe觉得他们发明了一个更好的自拍工具，此处表示“无论是好是坏，它们席卷了全世界”。结合选项，故选D。

【3】句意：他们似乎和朋友们在一起。

根据前句“The selfie arm makes people feel they are not alone when they take photos.”可知，自拍臂让人们在拍照时感觉自己并不孤单，所以此处表示“他们似乎和朋友们在一起”的含义。结合选项，故选C。

【4】句意：更好的是，在未来，它会以一种友好的方式说话，永远不会生气或沮丧。

分析“The product, at present, just an art project and a model conveniently provides you a welcoming arm. ____4____ The pair say they are fascinated by these new ideas.”可知，此处是在描述这个新产品，所以此处内容也与新产品的介绍相关。结合选项，故选F。

【5】句意：它重量轻，容易携带。

根据前句“The ‘selfie arm’ is made of fiberglass.”可知，“自拍臂”由玻璃纤维制成，所以“重量轻，便于携带”。结合选项，故选A。