Modern inventions make our life easier and more interesting than before. Let’s take a look at some inventions.
A new kind of enzyme(酶) Scientists in Britain and the United States have found a new kind of enzyme that eats plastics. With its help, plastics can be turned into smaller parts and go away quickly. It can stop plastics from being burned everywhere. Scientists believe that it can solve the problem of plastic pollution in the future. |
Social robot Can robots talk to us like humans? Jibo, a robot made in US, can talk with you. The robot has a big, round head and a big body with no eyes or mouth. It uses animated icons (动画图标) to show emotions(情绪). It just seems like a real human. Right now, Jibo can only do some easy things, like taking photos and reading news to you. But it may learn to do new things in the future. |
Spark Spark is a new drone(无人驾驶飞机) made by a Chinese company in Shenzhen. It can help people take photos and videos. Spark might be the smallest drone ever made. When folded, it is as small as a Coke can. The coolest part is that users can control the small drone just by using hand gestures. For example, if you wave your hand from left to right, the drone will fly in the same way. When you want it to land you just put your hand out. The drone will come to you and land on your hand. |
根据短文内容选择最佳答案,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
1.According to the scientists, the new kind of enzyme can__________.
A.solve the problem of air pollution
B.stop plastics from being thrown everywhere
C.help plastics to burn quickly
D.help plastics to turn into smaller parts
2.We can learn that Jibo__________according to the text.
A.is a person with a big, round head
B.has big eyes and a big mouth
C.can take photos and read news to people
D.can do many difficult things
3.According to the text, what can we know about spark?
A.Spark is bigger than any other drones ever made.
B.Spark can be controlled by hand gestures.
C.Spark can only fly towards the same direction.
D.Spark is created by scientists from a US company.
4.Which of the following is Not true according to the text?
A.The enzyme is helpful in protecting the environment.
B.The social robot can only do something easy.
C.Spark can help people take photos and videos.
D.The social robot and Spark can both take photos and read news.
5.Where is this text most probably from?
A.A science report. B.A school introduction
C.A shopping poster. D.a trip advertisement.
How to keep yourself from new coronavirus
The outbreak of new coronavirus first detected in China is serious. You may feel scary. Here are some simple ways that protect you from catching it.
Wear masks outdoors
Wearing masks is one of the most effective ways to protect you from getting infected.
Make sure to wear it properly by tightening up the nose clip and pulling the bottom of it so that your nose and mouth are both covered.
If you are not feeling well or have symptoms such as fever, fatigue, cough and trouble breathing, a mask is also needed to prevent you from spreading virus to others.
Surgical masks used by medical workers are not recommended for common people as they may lead to oxygen deficient if worn for long periods.
Cover your coughs and sneezes with tissue
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or you can cough or sneeze into your sleeves, but avoid covering with your hands directly.
Wash your hands frequently and properly
Wash your hands with soap and running water thoroughly for no less than 15 seconds. Wash your hands before eating and after using the toilet. Wash your hands after returning home. Wash your hands after touching trash or garbage. Wash your hands after contacting with animals or handling animal wastes.
Strengthen your immune system and exercise regularly
Exercising regularly is one of the most important ways to help you stay away from catching any infections.
Make sure that shared spaces have good air flow and avoid going to crowded places such as hospitals, the railway stations and airports. Wear a mask if transport or movement is necessary.
Avoid close contact with peoples who have flu or cold-like symptoms.
Eat thoroughly cooked meat and eggs. Avoid contact with wild animals or farmed livestock if there is not any protection.
Seek prompt medical attention if you have symptoms or respiratory infection.
1. to keep yourself from new coronavirus | |
Wear masks outdoors | *Wearing a 2. is an effective way to protect you from getting infected and stop you from spreading virus to others in public places if you are sick. *Wear a mask properly to 3. both your nose and mouth. *Common people aren't advised to use surgical masks because they may 4. oxygen deficiency. |
Cover your coughs and sneezes with tissues | * 5. cover your mouth and nose with your hands directly when you cough or sneeze, you should use a tissue or cough or sneeze into your sleeves 6.. |
Wash your hands frequently and properly | *Wash your hands with soap and running water thoroughly as often as possible for at 7. 15 seconds. |
Strengthen your immune system and exercise regularly | *8. regular exercise is one of the most important ways to protect you from getting infected. *Avoid contacting 9. with people who have flu or cold-like symptoms. *Eat thoroughly cooked meat and eggs. *Avoid contact with wild animals or farmed livestock 10. any protection. *Seek medical attention at once if you are infected. |