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【题目】Changing Bit by Bit

A new contest challenges people to use micro:bit computers to solve problems.

Could you use your computing skills to aid the fight against illegal animal hunting? How about tackling ocean pollution or monitoring animals under threat of extinction?

A new global challenge called Do Your Bit aims to get young people using their computing creativity to solve real-world problems. It’s being run by a partnership involving the BBC’s micro:bit computer, the technology company ARM and a campaign called World’s Largest Lesson, and it's aimed at people aged 10 to 16. It kicks off on 16 September.

The contest in 2019 is based on two Global Goals: to protect life on land and under the water. To take part, young people first choose a problem that affects them and their community, then design something involving the micro:bit computer that could help to tackle that problem.

Participants need to write up to 500 words about the problem and their solution, as well as providing a photo of their drawn plans or a hex file of their prototype code (编码), plus any other photos and videos showing what they’ve done.

This is the second micro:bit Global Challenge to be held. In 2018, the contest's winning designs included a homemade thief alarm, a classroom health monitor, a food-waste watcher and a device to remind people to sit up straight.

The deadline for entering the challenge is 28 February 2020: the winners will be announced the following month.

【1】The main purpose of BBC’s involvement is to _______.

A.report for this contest

B.call for ocean protection

C.introduce the Global Goals

D.promote micro:bit computers

【2】The Do Your Bit in 2019 is based on the theme of________.

A.getting rid of hunger

B.providing clean water

C.taking care of children

D.protecting life on the earth

【3】To take part in the contest, contestants need ______.

A.buy micro:bit computers

B.sign up for it before 16 September 2020

C.choose a real problem and offer solutions

D.prepare photos and videos of group members

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】D

【3】C

【解析】

本文是一篇广告布告。一项名为Do Your Bit的全球性新挑战旨在让年轻人利用他们的计算机创造力来解决现实世界中的问题。例如你能否利用自己的计算技能来协助打击非法狩猎动物？如何应对海洋污染或监测濒临灭绝的动物？

【1】推理判断题。根据第一段中的“A new contest challenges people to use micro:bit computers to solve problems.”和第三段中的“It’s being run by a partnership involving the BBC’s micro:bit computer, the technology company ARM”可知，一项新竞赛要求人们使用计算机来解决问题。该活动由BBC的micro:bit计算机技术公司ARM合作运营，因此BBC参与的主要目的是推广micro:bit计算机。故选D。

【2】细节理解题。根据第四段中的“The contest in 2019 is based on two Global Goals: to protect life on land and under the water.”可知，2019年的比赛基于两个全球性的目标：保护陆地和水下生物。即2019年的Do Your Bit活动以保护地球上的生命为主题。故选D。

【3】细节理解题。根据倒数第三段中的“Participants need to write up to 500 words about the problem and their solution”可知，参与者需要就问题及其解决方案写上多达500字。即参加比赛的选手需要选择一个真正的问题并提供解决方案。故选C。