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Kristen Sorensen was 55 when she became paralyzed from the neck down. Diagnosed in October 2018 with a rare disorder that affects the body's nervous system, she never expected to walk again.

But earlier that year, the Brooks Treatment Center in Florida became the first center to use a unique technology developed in Japan --- the Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL). HAL, essentially a wearable machine, helps those with spinal cord (脊髓的)injuries and muscular diseases regain their movements and strengthen their nerves and muscles. Known as exoskeletons, they're a type of lightweight suit, with joints powered by small electric motors, that serve as mechanical muscle. Patients use their brain waves to control them.

When Sorensen heard about the brain wave-controlled exoskeleton, she knew she had to place an order and give it a try. A trained nurse helped her fit HAL over her waist and trousers, connecting her to sensors that help pick up faint bio-electric signals on the surface of the skin, which communicate a patient's intention to move. Once HAL receives these signals, it helps support the person's movements.

After some training and efforts, Sorensen was able to walk at her daughter's wedding a few months later in December. It's a thought that Sorensen shares. "When I used HAL, there were people who came from all over the country to use the equipment," she says. "I would like this kind of technology to be more readily available and more accessible especially to those who learn slowly."

But it's not just those with disabilities or injuries who stand to benefit. By 2050, there will be more than 2 billion people over age 60, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), and exoskeletons could offer a solution to the world's aging population.

In the future, as human bodies wear down with age, an exoskeleton - powered by active minds - could help people stay on their feet. With such huge potential applications available, the global medical exoskeleton market will be worth an estimated $2.8 billion by 2023, according to a research company.

1.What do we know about Kristen?

A.She had much difficulties in walking.

B.She was paralyzed due to an accident.

C.She volunteered in a science experiment.

D.She never gave up the hope to walk again.

2.HAL can be used as           .

A.brain wave B.electrical nerve C.mechanical muscle D.spinal cord

3.What's the right order of how HAL works?

①Persons put on HAL.

②Persons are connected to the sensors.

③HAL helps support the person's motion.

④Persons send out intention to move.

⑤Sensors pick up signals and pass them to HAL.

A.②①④⑤③ B.①②③④⑤ C.②①③④⑤ D.①②④⑤③

4.We can conclude from the passage that   .

A.HAL can now be used with no difficulty

B.HAL may have a large potential market

C.HAL has been widely used in the world

D.HAL can only help people with disabilities

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