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D.an experiment where a household robot was tested out
答案D
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四、下面一段文章是课文原文的浓缩。请仔细阅读并结合课文
内容将其补充完整
A robot used for housework was tested 1. out
in a
family.He looked like a tall and handsome man with smooth black hair,2. speaking (speak) in a deep rry was going to be
The hands move a little slowly.Whenever they aren’t busy,they may hang strangely above the work surface.They can imitate human movements such as wiping a spoon on the edge of a pan to prevent drips.The arms will tuck up(卷起来) when not in use,making space for their owners.
away from home so he hired such a robot 3. to accompany
(accompany) his wife Claire.Claire didn’t like the idea in the
beginning,but she agreed to it at last.At her first sight of Tony,Claire
6.sympathy f.a feeling of happiness or pleasure 答案:1.d 2.f 3.a 4.b 5.e 6.c
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二、猜词拼写
1.desire
a strong hope or wish
2.alarm
a feeling of fear or worry because something bad or
to state officially and publicly that something is true
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三、阅读课文SATISFACTION GUARANTEED, 选择正确答案 1.Why did Claire feel alarmed at the sight of Tony? A.Because he was a robot. B.Because she didn’t like him. C.Because he was more like a human than a machine. D.Because he never changed his facial expressions. 答案C
People can train the robotic arms to cook their favourite family recipes by showing them a few times while wearing high-tech gloves and wrist-bands.
Users will also be able to “order” dinner on their way home,or breakfast when they wake up,using an app on their smart phones.Choosing recipes depends on the food materials at home.They will also be able to choose dishes based on their nutritional contents.
4. was alarmed (alarm).When Tony offered to help
科学家发明了一套机器人手臂,可以为我们做饭。此外,它们可 以洗碗,也可以发现潜在的危险,如火灾。多么棒的发明!
British scientists have invented a set of robotic arms.They can cook meals for you.The price of the device is about ￡10,000.It includes an oven,a hob(炉盘),a dishwasher and a sink.
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【文章导语】Scientists have created a set of robotic arms,which can cook meals for us.Besides,they can wash dishes and find hidden danger like a fire.What a wonderful invention!
The cook chef has emergency equipment in case there’s a fire.All the things which are possible with robotic hands are possible here.There is no limitation.This invention will create an opportunity for people to enjoy good food at a reasonable price.
much trouble as well.
Section Ⅰ — Warming Up,Pre-reading, Reading & Comprehending
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一、词义匹配
A
B
1.fiction
a.beautiful or attractive
2.satisfaction pletely foolish or unreasonable
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2.Why did Claire buy the items from the shop? A.Her husband was to return. B.Tony was to leave recently. C.Tony wanted the house transformed. D.She thought she needed them. 答案C 3.Which of the following is NOT the reason why Tony opened the curtains? A.To let other women see everything. B.To show the risk of Claire’s marriage. C.To let other women envy Claire. D.To make Claire confident just like her neighbour. 答案B
Scientists spent almost 18 years developing the hands.Each hand is governed by 24 motors,26 micro-controllers and 129 sensors.The arms can chop and stir to recreate almost anything you would like to eat.The food may be a simple home-cooked supper,or a wonderful dinner designed by a world-class chef.
人们戴着高科技手套和腕带,通过给机器人示范几次,可以训练 机器人手臂给家人烹制最喜爱的菜肴。
用户也能使用智能手机上的客户端,在回家的路上“预订”晚餐,或 醒来时“预订”早饭。根据家里现成的食材选择食谱,他们也能根据 营养成分选择菜肴。
这种厨师也有应急设备以防火灾。所有机器人手能做的在这里 都能做到。没什么限制。这种发明可以为人们以合理的价格吃上 可口的饭菜创造机会。
dangerous might happen
3.f or agreement for something
4.accompany
to go somewhere with someone
5.awful
very bad or unpleasant
6.declare
答案C
5.The passage mainly tells us
.
A.the robot’s facial expressions couldn’t change like people
B.the robot could do everything that man can
C.an experiment tested out by the household robot Tony
典句欣赏
1.People can train the robotic arms to cook their favourite family recipes by showing them a few times while wearing high-tech gloves and wrist-bands. 人们戴着高科技手套和腕带,通过给机器人示范几次,可以训练机 器人手臂给家人烹制最喜爱的菜肴。 ers will also be able to “order” dinner on their way home,or breakfast when they wake up,using an app on their smart phones. 用户也能使用智能手机上的客户端,在回家的路上“预订”晚餐或醒 来时“预订”早饭。
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4.What kind of robot was Tony according to the text?
A.Tony was ugly and active.
B.Tony was elegant and short.
C.Tony was capable and helpful.
D.Tony was rude and serious.
理解诱思
1.The robotic arms can do all the following except
.
A.cooking meals
B.chopping meat
C.tucking up
D.eating meals 答案:D
2.Would you like to buy such robotic arms for your family?Why? 答案: Yes,because they can prepare us nutritional dishes and save us
译文 英国科学家发明了一套机器人手臂。它们能为你做饭。这套装 置的价格大约为一万英镑。它包括一个炉灶,一个炉盘,一个洗碟 机和一个水槽。 研发这套机器人手臂,科学家们用了差不多18年时间。每只手由 24个马达、26个微控制器和129个传感器共同控制。这些手臂可 以切和搅拌,几乎能制作出你想吃的任何东西。这些食物可以是简 单的家常便饭,也可以是世界级厨师设计的精美大餐。 这些手臂活动有些慢。当不忙的时候,它们会奇怪地在工作台上 方悬挂起来。它们会模仿人类的活动,如在锅沿上擦勺子以防止滴 水。当不使用的时候,这些手臂可以收卷起来,为主人腾出空间。
3.elegantc.the feeling of being sorry for someone who is in a bad
situation
4.absurd d.books and stories about imaginary people and events
5.scan e.to examine an area carefully but quickly