WASHINGTON --- It’s a great achievement that inspires concepts of robots with consciousness and independent minds.
When people or animals get hurt, they can usually compensate for minor injuries and keep limping along, but for robots, even slight damage can make them stumble and fall. However, a recently made robot has demonstrated a new ability: it can heal its own damage.
The new robot, which looks like a splay-legged (弓形腿的), four-footed starfish, can sense injury to itself and adapt. That ability sets the new robot apart from earlier machines. Because the robot can recover from unfamiliar places.
“There is a need for planetary robotic rovers (行星机器探测车) to be able to fix things on their own,” says Josh Bongard, a professor in the University of Vermont, who is one of the device’s creator. “Robots on other planets must be able to continue their mission without human help if they are damaged and cannot communicate their problem back to Earth.”
A typical robot functions according to a computer program, but the new robot works differently. First, sensors in its four legs observe the robot’s movements and signals to its built-in computer. From the information it collects, the robot creates its own programs that allow it to adapt to different situations. For example, when the researchers shortened one of the robot’s legs, the smart machine simply adjusted its way of walking—it used three legs instead of four.
The researchers are looking for other places to put the resilient robot to work. One spot is the ocean floor. That dark and dangerous undersea area might be a good choice for a robot that the scientists call the Starfish. “We never officially named the robot, but we usually refer to it as the Starfish, even though a real starfish has five rather than four legs,” says Bongard. “Also, a real starfish is much better than our robot at recovering from injury, because it can actually grow its legs again.” Scientists have created robots that help humans in many ways: by exploring space, fighting fires, and even performing surgery.
1.The newly designed robot distinguishes itself from the former ones because it________.
A. can communicate with people on the earth about their problems
B. works according to a certain computer program
C. can find its problems and solve them automatically
D. can explore unfamiliar places
2.An example is given in the fourth paragraph in order to explain that the robot ________.
A. is used to create new programs
B. has typical robot functions
C. has sensors to observe its movements
D. can gather information and adapt to new conditions
3.Which of the following is TRUE about the robot “Starfish”?
A. It was spoken highly of by people for its special ability.
B. It will stumble and fall if damaged.
C. It can grow its legs again once they are broken.
D. It has started to work on the ocean floor.
4.What might be the best title of the passage?
A. How the Starfish Robot Works
B. Do-It-Yourself Robot Repair
C. Robots Designed to Work on Other Planets
D. New Robot Helping Us in Many Ways
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WASHINGTON --- It’s a great achievement that inspires concepts of robots with consciousness and independent minds.
When people or animals get hurt, they can usually compensate for minor injuries and keep limping along, but for robots, even slight damage can make them stumble and fall. However, a recently made robot has demonstrated a new ability: it can heal its own damage.
The new robot, which looks like a splay-legged (弓形腿的), four-footed starfish, can sense injury to itself and adapt. That ability sets the new robot apart from earlier machines. Because the robot can recover from unfamiliar places.
“There is a need for planetary robotic rovers (行星机器探测车) to be able to fix things on their own,” says Josh Bongard, a professor in the University of Vermont, who is one of the device’s creator. “Robots on other planets must be able to continue their mission without human help if they are damaged and cannot communicate their problem back to Earth.”
A typical robot functions according to a computer program, but the new robot works differently. First, sensors in its four legs observe the robot’s movements and signals to its built-in computer. From the information it collects, the robot creates its own programs that allow it to adapt to different situations. For example, when the researchers shortened one of the robot’s legs, the smart machine simply adjusted its way of walking—it used three legs instead of four.
The researchers are looking for other places to put the resilient robot to work. One spot is the ocean floor. That dark and dangerous undersea area might be a good choice for a robot that the scientists call the Starfish. “We never officially named the robot, but we usually refer to it as the Starfish, even though a real starfish has five rather than four legs,” says Bongard. “Also, a real starfish is much better than our robot at recovering from injury, because it can actually grow its legs again.” Scientists have created robots that help humans in many ways: by exploring space, fighting fires, and even performing surgery.
1.The newly designed robot distinguishes itself from the former ones because it________.
A. can communicate with people on the earth about their problems
B. works according to a certain computer program
C. can find its problems and solve them automatically
D. can explore unfamiliar places
2.An example is given in the fourth paragraph in order to explain that the robot ________.
A. is used to create new programs
B. has typical robot functions
C. has sensors to observe its movements
D. can gather information and adapt to new conditions
3.Which of the following is TRUE about the robot “Starfish”?
A. It was spoken highly of by people for its special ability.
B. It will stumble and fall if damaged.
C. It can grow its legs again once they are broken.
D. It has started to work on the ocean floor.
4.What might be the best title of the passage?
A. How the Starfish Robot Works
B. Do-It-Yourself Robot Repair
C. Robots Designed to Work on Other Planets
D. New Robot Helping Us in Many Ways
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Extraordinary Teens
The book will inspire young adults with its tales of teenagers achieving great success. It includes personal stories from many well-known young athletes, businessmen, actors, writers and filmmakers. Every person shares his or her story along with valuable advice that will show you how you can also achieve success. Learn from these people who are walking examples of possibility.
Teens Talk High School
This book is written for high school kids, aged 14-18. Teens in high school have mainly moved past worrying about puberty(青春期), so the stories in this book cover topics of interest to older teens, such as sports and clubs, driving, faming relationships, friends, and preparing for life after high school. High school students will find comfort and inspiration in the words of this book, referring to it through all the four years of their high school experience.
Getting into College
Every year colleges receive a lot of applications, and the application process has become something hard that students and parents experience together. This book isn’t about how to get into college. It’s about providing emotional support. The stories in this book are written by kids who have been there and want to pass on their words of support to others. Parents and students will find this book a great source of inspiration.
Campus Stories
College life can be fun, exciting, and educational in more ways than one. Campus Stores is a book for any current(现在) or future college student who wants to know what really goes on the campus. Campus Stores is about growing up, making choices, learning lessons, and making the best of your last as a student.
1.The writer’s purpose of writing the book Extraordinary Teens is to _____.
A. help students with study problems
B. persuade teenagers to do volunteering
C. encouraging young people to achieving success
D. teach people how to apply for a college
2. Which of the following topics does Teen Talk High School cover?
A. Clubs, puberty, friends B. Driving, sports, family relationships
C. Sports, drinking, growing up D. Puberty, clubs, family relationships
3.What does Getting into College mainly talk about?
A. How to form a good habit in college. B. What the top 10 American colleges are.
C. How to get used to the college life quickly. D. How to get through the application process.
4.What do all the four books have in common?
A. They are all written by kids. B. Teens are likely to be the readers.
C. They are all best-sellers of this year. D. Both kids and parents enjoy them.
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--- I hear that Jane has achieved great success.
--- ________ and __________.
A. So she has; so have you B. So she has; so you have
C. She has so; so have you D. So she does; so do you
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An idea that started in Seattle's public library has spread throughout America and beyond.The concept is simple: help to build a sense of community in a city by getting everyone to read the same book at the same time.
In addition to encouraging reading as a pursuit (追求) to be enjoyed by all, the program allows strangers to communicate by discussing the book on the bus, as well as promoting reading as an experience to be shared in families and schools.The idea came from Seattle librarian Nancy Pearl who launched (发起)the "If All of Seattle Read the Same Book " project in 1998.Her original program used author visits, study guides and book discussion groups to bring people together with a book, but the idea has since expanded to many other American cities, and even to Hong Kong.
In Chicago, the mayor appeared on television to announce the choice of To Kill a Mockingbird as the first book in the "One Book, One Chicago" program.As a result, reading clubs and neighborhood groups sprang up around the city.Across the US, stories emerged of parents and children reading to each other at night and strangers chatting away on the bus about plot and character.
The only problem arose in New York, where local readers could not decide on one book to represent the huge and diverse population. This may show that the idea works best in medium-sized cities or large towns, where a greater sense of unity(一致)can be achieved. Or it may show that New Yorkers rather missed the point, putting all their energy and passion into the choice of the book rather than discussion about a book itself.
Ultinatelas Nancy points out, the level of success is not measured by how many people read a book, but by how many people are enriched by the process, or have enjoyed speaking to someone with whom they would not otherwise have shared a word.
1.What is the purpose of the project launched by Nancy?
A.To invite authors to guide readers.
B.To encourage people to read and share.
C.To involve people in community service.
D.To promote the friendship between cities.
2.Why was it difficult for New Yorkers to carry out the project?
A.They had little interest in reading.
B.They were too busy to read a book.
C.They came from many different backgrounds
D.They lacked support from the local government
3.According to the passage, where would the project be more easily carried out?
A.In large communities with little sense of unity.
B.In large cities where libraries are far from home.
C.In medium-sized cities with a diverse population.
D.In large towns where agreement can be quickly reached.
4.According to Nancy, the degree of students of the project is judged by ________.
A.the careful selection of a proper book
B.the growing popularity of the writers
C.the number of people who benefit from reading.
D.the number of books that each person reads.
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The power of encouragement is great. You may draw some inspiration from the following story.
Dante Gabriel Rossetti, a famous 19th-century poet and artist, was once ______ by an elderly man. The old man had some sketches (素描) and drawings that he______ Rossetti to look at and tell him if they were any good, or if they at least showed ______ talent.
Rossetti looked them ______ carefully. After the first few, he knew that they were worthless, showing not the least______ of artistic talent. But Rossetti was a _____ man, and he told the elderly man as gently as possible that the pictures were of little _____ and showed little talent. He was sorry, but he could not _____ to the man.
The visitor was _____ , but seemed to expect Rossetti’s _____. He then apologized for _____ Rossetti’s time, but would he just _____ a few more drawings—these done by a(n) _____art student? Rossetti looked over the _____batch (一批) of sketches and immediately became enthusiastic over the talent they _____. “These,” he said, “oh, these are good. This young student has great talent. He should be given every _____ and encouragement in his career as an artist. He has a _____ future if he will work and stick to it.”
Rossetti could see that the old man was _____moved. “Who is this fine young artist?” he asked. “Your son?” “No.” said the old man sadly. “It was I who painted the pictures 40 years ago. _____I had heard your praise then! For you see, I got discouraged and_____drawing—too soon.”
1.A. helped B. visited C. respected D. requested
2.A. hoped B. made C. had D. wanted
3.A. potential B. commercial C. official D. spiritual
4.A. up B. on C. over D. down
5.A. sign B. mark C. chance D. view
6.A. rude B. kind C. talented D. creative
7.A. help B. price C. value D. quality
8.A. speak B. apologize C. listen D. lie
9.A. disappointed B. annoyed C. delighted D. puzzled
10.A. achievement B. development C. statement D. judgment
11.A. taking up B. turning up C. making up D. looking up
12.A. aim at B. glare at C. look at D. stare at
13.A. old B. young C. famous D. talented
14.A. first B. second C. third D. last
15.A. reviewed B. exposed C. showed D. rejected
16.A. help B. time C. chance D. work
17.A. charming B. surprising C. promising D. touching
18.A. slightly B. smoothly C. simply D. deeply
19.A. If only B. Only if C. Now that D. As long as
20.A. insisted on B. gave up C. headed to D. led to
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The power of encouragement is great. You may draw some inspiration from the following story.
Dante Gabriel Rossetti, a famous 19th-century poet and artist, was once ______ by an elderly man. The old man had some sketches (素描) and drawings that he ______ Rossetti to look at and tell him if they were any good, or if they at least showed_____ talent.
Rossetti looked them____carefully. After the first few, he knew that they were worthless, showing not the least ____of artistic talent. But Rossetti was a_____ man, and he told the elderly man as gently as possible that the pictures were of little ______ and showed little talent. He was sorry, but he could not ____ to the man.
The visitor was ____, but seemed to expect Rossetti’s ____. He then apologized for ______ Rossetti’s time, but would he just ____a few more drawings—these done by a(n) ____ art student? Rossetti looked over the____ batch (一批) of sketches and immediately became enthusiastic over the talent they_____. “These,” he said, “oh, these are good. This young student has great talent. He should be given every____and encouragement in his career as an artist. He has a____future if he will work and stick to it.”
Rossetti could see that the old man was ______ moved. “Who is this fine young artist?” he asked. “Your son?” “No.” said the old man sadly. “It was I who painted the pictures 40 years ago. ____ I had heard your praise then! For you see, I got discouraged and___ drawing—too soon.”
1.A. helped B. visited C. inspected D. requested
2.A. hoped B. made C. had D. wanted
3.A. potential B. commercial C. official D. spiritual
4.A. up B. on C. over D. down
5.A. sign B. mark C. chance D. view
6.A. rude B. kind C. talented D. creative
7.A. help B. price C. value D. quality
8.A. speak B. apologize C. listen D. lie
9.A. disappointed B. annoyed C. delighted D. puzzled
10.A. achievement B. adjustment C. statement D. judgment
11.A. taking up B. turning up C. making up D. looking up
12.A. aim at B. glare at C. look at D. stare at
13.A. old B. young C. famous D. talented
14.A. first B. second C. third D. last
15.A. reviewed B. exposed C. showed D. rejected
16.A. help B. time C. chance D. work
17.A. charming B. booming C. promising D. touching
18.A. slightly B. smoothly C. simply D. deeply
19.A. If only B. Only if C. Now that D. As long as
20.A. insisted on B. gave up C. headed to D. led to
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(2017·北京卷·单项填空)The little problems ________ we meet in our daily lives may be inspirations for great inventions.
A. that B. as
C. where D. when
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Those who are of great determination are ____ to make great achievements.
A. maybe B. likely C. probable D. possible
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The lecture was so _____that we were all _____.
A.inspiring , exciting B.inspired , exciting C.inspiring, excited D.inspired, excited
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The following actors and actresses are among those who have achieved great success in acting.
Ingrid Bergman(1915-1982)
Like many artists, this Swedish actress left wartime Europe for Hollywood. She is remembered for her acting talent and her pure, simple beauty. She was nominated(提名)for the best actress Academy Award four times and won twice.
Gregory Peck(1916-2003)
Gregory Peck was known for his heroic roles. He was nominated for the best actor Academy Award five times and won once for To Kill a Mockingbird. Peck starred in Roman Holiday and was Hepburn’s lifelong good friend. He later became president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and held the position for three years.
Audrey Hepburn(1929-1993)
Born to a family of a Baroness(男爵夫人)and an English banker, Andrey spoke six languages fluently. She is famous for her elegant style. Audrey Hepburn was a graceful, dark-haired beauty with a youthful, lively look. She was nominated for the best actress Academy Award four times and won once for starring in Roman Holiday.
Tom Hanks(1956-)
Tom Hanks is now one of the most popular leading actors and busiest producers in Hollywood. He is known for playing characters with warmth, kindness and humor. He was nominated three times and won twice. Some of his more famous films are Forrest Gump, Castaway and Sleepless in Seattle.
Jodie Foster(1962-)
Jodie Foster’s intelligence showed itself when she taught herself to read at age three. She began her career at this time in commercials. She moved on to TV roles and then to her Oscar nominated performance in Taxi Driver at age fourteen. She went on to be nominated three more times and has won twice.
Julia Roberts(1967-)
Julia Roberts began her rise to fame after winning a Golden Globe award for her acting in the film Steel Magnolias. She has since been nominated for three Academy Awards and won one. Her films are usually very successful and she is now considered by many to be the most highly paid actress in Hollywood.
1.The passage is most probably taken from a _____.
A.school report B.website article
C.science magazine D.newspaper column
2.Audrey Hepburn worked with _____ in Roman Holiday and won the Academy Award for Best Actress.
A.Tom Hanks B.Ingrid Bergman
C.Gregory Peck D.Judie Foster
3._____ won as many Academy Awards as each other according to the passage.
A.Julia Roberts, Ingrid Bergman and Gregory Peck
B.Ingrid Bergman, Tom Hanks and Jodie Foster
C.Jodie Foster, Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck
D.Tom Hanks, Audrey Hepburn and Julia Roberts
4.Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A.Jodie Foster is so talented that she can speak six foreign languages.
B.Julia Roberts earns the most among the actresses in Hollywood.
C.Ingrid Bergman left her motherland during the World War Ⅱ.
D.Audrey Hepburn was born into a wealthy family.
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