TOKYO —Imagine a bicycle seat connected by mechanical frames(机械支架) to a pair of shoes for an idea of how the new wearable assisted-walking machine from Honda works.
The experimental machine, showed on Friday, is designed to support bodyweight, reduce stress on the knees and help people organize steps and stay in crouching(蹲坐) positions.Honda showed a video of its employees wearing the machine.
Engineer Jun Ashihara also said the machine is useful for people standing in long lines and to people who run around to make deliveries.
"This should be as easy to use as a bicycle," Ashihara said."It reduces stress, and you should feel less tired."
To wear it, you put the seat between your legs, put on the shoes and push the “on” button.Then just start walking around.
In a test run for media, this reporter found it does take some time to get used to the machine. “I could sense how it supported my moves, pushing up on my bottom when I crouched and pushing at my soles(脚底) to help lift my legs when I walked,” he said.
The system has a computer, a motor, gears(齿轮), batteries and sensors in it, so it responds to a person's movements, according to Honda Motor Co.
Pricing and commercial product plans are still undecided.Japan's No.2 automaker will begin testing a prototype(模型) later this month.
The need for such mechanical help is expected to grow in Japan, which has one of the most rapidly aging societies in the world.
Other companies are also eyeing the potentially attractive market of helping the weak and the old get around.Japan is among the world's leading nations in robotics technology, not only for industrial use but also for entertainment and companionship.
1.Honda's new wearable assisted-walking machine is mainly to________.
A.show Honda's power in technology B.protect the environment
C.meet the social needs in the future D.improve social progress
2.According to the passage, the power of the new wearable assisted-walking machine is from ________.
A.manpower B.batteries
C.a computer D.the machine movement
3.It can be learned from the passage that________.
A.the new machine has been produced m large numbers
B.Honda will control the future market for the new machine
C.the price of Honda's new machine will be very low
D.the future market for the new machine will be promising
4.What would be the best title for the passage?
A.Wearable machine that helps walk
B.Hondo's new bicycle for the old
C.Wearable machine helps go to work
D.New development of the bicycle
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TOKYO —Imagine a bicycle seat connected by mechanical frames(机械支架) to a pair of shoes for an idea of how the new wearable assisted-walking machine from Honda works.
The experimental machine, showed on Friday, is designed to support bodyweight, reduce stress on the knees and help people organize steps and stay in crouching(蹲坐) positions.Honda showed a video of its employees wearing the machine.
Engineer Jun Ashihara also said the machine is useful for people standing in long lines and to people who run around to make deliveries.
"This should be as easy to use as a bicycle," Ashihara said."It reduces stress, and you should feel less tired."
To wear it, you put the seat between your legs, put on the shoes and push the “on” button.Then just start walking around.
In a test run for media, this reporter found it does take some time to get used to the machine. “I could sense how it supported my moves, pushing up on my bottom when I crouched and pushing at my soles(脚底) to help lift my legs when I walked,” he said.
The system has a computer, a motor, gears(齿轮), batteries and sensors in it, so it responds to a person's movements, according to Honda Motor Co.
Pricing and commercial product plans are still undecided.Japan's No.2 automaker will begin testing a prototype(模型) later this month.
The need for such mechanical help is expected to grow in Japan, which has one of the most rapidly aging societies in the world.
Other companies are also eyeing the potentially attractive market of helping the weak and the old get around.Japan is among the world's leading nations in robotics technology, not only for industrial use but also for entertainment and companionship.
1.Honda's new wearable assisted-walking machine is mainly to .
A.show Honda's power in technology B.protect the environment
C.meet the social needs in the future D.improve social progress
2.According to the passage, the power of the new wearable assisted-walking machine is from_________.
A.manpower B.batteries
C.a computer D.the machine movement
3.It can be learned from the passage that .
A.the new machine has been produced m large numbers
B.Honda will control the future market for the new machine
C.the price of Honda's new machine will be very low
D.the future market for the new machine will be promising
4.What would be the best title for the passage?
A.Wearable machine that helps walk
B.Hondo's new bicycle for the old
C.Wearable machine helps go to work
D.New development of the bicycle
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TOKYO —Imagine a bicycle seat connected by mechanical frames(机械支架) to a pair of shoes for an idea of how the new wearable assisted-walking machine from Honda works.
The experimental machine, showed on Friday, is designed to support bodyweight, reduce stress on the knees and help people organize steps and stay in crouching(蹲坐) positions.Honda showed a video of its employees wearing the machine.
Engineer Jun Ashihara also said the machine is useful for people standing in long lines and to people who run around to make deliveries.
"This should be as easy to use as a bicycle," Ashihara said."It reduces stress, and you should feel less tired."
To wear it, you put the seat between your legs, put on the shoes and push the “on” button.Then just start walking around.
In a test run for media, this reporter found it does take some time to get used to the machine. “I could sense how it supported my moves, pushing up on my bottom when I crouched and pushing at my soles(脚底) to help lift my legs when I walked,” he said.
The system has a computer, a motor, gears(齿轮), batteries and sensors in it, so it responds to a person's movements, according to Honda Motor Co.
Pricing and commercial product plans are still undecided.Japan's No.2 automaker will begin testing a prototype(模型) later this month.
The need for such mechanical help is expected to grow in Japan, which has one of the most rapidly aging societies in the world.
Other companies are also eyeing the potentially attractive market of helping the weak and the old get around.Japan is among the world's leading nations in robotics technology, not only for industrial use but also for entertainment and companionship.
1.Honda's new wearable assisted-walking machine is mainly to________.
A.show Honda's power in technology B.protect the environment
C.meet the social needs in the future D.improve social progress
2.According to the passage, the power of the new wearable assisted-walking machine is from ________.
A.manpower B.batteries
C.a computer D.the machine movement
3.It can be learned from the passage that________.
A.the new machine has been produced m large numbers
B.Honda will control the future market for the new machine
C.the price of Honda's new machine will be very low
D.the future market for the new machine will be promising
4.What would be the best title for the passage?
A.Wearable machine that helps walk
B.Hondo's new bicycle for the old
C.Wearable machine helps go to work
D.New development of the bicycle
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Imagine jet-setting from Tokyo to Paris, enjoying first-class travel, a four-course dinner and a city tour-all without leaving the ground. This is the future of air travel according to Japanese company First Airlines, which has used the power of virtual reality to create dream vacations.
Passengers avoid the costly airport transfer, the baggage fees or busy airport terminal(航站楼)-and instead enjoy the privileges of business or first-class travel and an expensive tour of Paris-all while remaining motionless in Tokyo. As well as Paris, First Airlines also offers the virtual destinations of New York, Rome and Hawaii.
After boarding, guests can settle down for the two-hour flight on their advanced Airbus seat-surrounded by decoration that is modeled on the inside of an aircraft, for maximum realism. There is flight service and VR, foods, music for every destination. Passengers will be served a delicious meal by air stewards, alongside drinks and other desserts. The menu depends on the destination of choice-Manhattan clam chowder and cheesecake for New York and salmon tartar and onion soup for Paris. After landing at the destination, guests can enjoy a 360-degree tour of the destination-all thanks to projection(投影)mapping and video.
It makes for a supposedly stress-free vacation, perfect for those whose ability to travel abroad is limited by cost or health. Virtual reality is becoming increasingly present everywhere at all times in the world of travel-allowing travelers to appreciate the wonders of the world, all without leaving their house.
At just 4,980 yen($ 46)for business class and 5,980 yen($ 56)for first class-these two- hour flights are far more affordable than their real-life flights. Tokyo citizens eager to experience First Airlines can book a trip on the website, with reservations currently being taken until May 2018.
1.What can we learn about the future of air travel from Tokyo to Paris?
A. It is high-flying. B. It is money-saving.
C. It is power-wasting. D. It is time-consuming.
2.When can passengers enjoy the beauty of the destination?
A. Upon arrival. B. During the flight.
C. After boarding the plane. D. On getting off the plane.
3.The flight is perfect for travelers who .
A. do little physical exercise B. work under great pressure
C. desire to travel a long distance D. have health or money troubles
4.What can be the best title for the text?
A. A Scientific Fantasy B. The Power of Virtual Reality
C. Japan’s Virtual Air Travel Abroad D. Appreciation of the Global Wonders
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Imagine jet-setting from Tokyo to Paris, enjoying first-class travel, a four-course dinner and a city tour-all without leaving the ground. This is the future of air travel according to Japanese company First Airlines, which has used the power of virtual reality to create dream vacations.
Passengers avoid the costly airport transfer, the baggage fees or busy airport terminal(航站楼)-and instead enjoy the privileges of business or first-class travel and an expensive tour of Paris-all while remaining motionless in Tokyo. As well as Paris, First Airlines also offers the virtual destinations of New York, Rome and Hawaii.
After boarding, guests can settle down for the two-hour flight on their advanced Airbus seat-surrounded by decoration that is modeled on the inside of an aircraft, for maximum realism. There is flight service and VR, foods, music for every destination. Passengers will be served a delicious meal by air stewards, alongside drinks and other desserts. The menu depends on the destination of choice-Manhattan clam chowder and cheesecake for New York and salmon tartar and onion soup for Paris. After landing at the destination, guests can enjoy a 360-degree tour of the destination-all thanks to projection(投影)mapping and video.
It makes for a supposedly stress-free vacation, perfect for those whose ability to travel abroad is limited by cost or health. Virtual reality is becoming increasingly present everywhere at all times in the world of travel-allowing travelers to appreciate the wonders of the world, all without leaving their house.
At just 4,980 yen($ 46)for business class and 5,980 yen($ 56)for first class-these two- hour flights are far more affordable than their real-life flights. Tokyo citizens eager to experience First Airlines can book a trip on the website, with reservations currently being taken until May 2018.
1.What can we learn about the future of air travel from Tokyo to Paris?
A. It is high-flying. B. It is money-saving.
C. It is power-wasting. D. It is time-consuming.
2.When can passengers enjoy the beauty of the destination?
A. Upon arrival. B. During the flight.
C. After boarding the plane. D. On getting off the plane.
3.The flight is perfect for travelers who .
A. do little physical exercise B. work under great pressure
C. desire to travel a long distance D. have health or money troubles
4.What can be the best title for the text?
A. A Scientific Fantasy B. The Power of Virtual Reality
C. Japan’s Virtual Air Travel Abroad D. Appreciation of the Global Wonders
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There’s a ____between Japan and IOC that 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games will be postponed by one year.
A.criterion B.coincidence C.consensus D.conflict
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A pair of pandas being lent by China to Japan was set to arrive in Tokyo's Ueno Zoo in the Japanese capital and raising hopes that the animals may help improve bilateral (双边的)ties.
Bi Li and his female partner, Xian Nu, both 5, were due to touch down at Narita international Airport in Tokyo on a flight from Shanghai.
Together with their keeper, the pair were transferred from Chengdu, to Shanghai on Monday morning, said Li Desheng, deputy chief of the Wolong Nature Reserve.
The pair, which are young adults, will be the first pandas at Ueno Zoo since April 2008, when the institution's beloved Ling Ling died.
Ueno Zoo had spent 90 million yen ($1.1 million) installing under-floor heating, a playground with a sandbox and landscaping.
The pair will dine on rare bamboo from the central Japanese mountain of Izu that is similar to what they are used to at home in China.
The zoo's first pair of pandas arrived in 1972, marking the normalization of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
Expectations are running high that the pandas that will stay in Japan for 10 years will boost the local economy and improve troubled relations between Tokyo and Beijing.
Business and tourism officials expect them to bring in around 20 billion yen a year, or 10 percent of the local economy.
In 1993, a year after Ling Ling arrived in the zoo, an additional 1 million people visited the attraction. Visitors have fallen to around 3 million a year from 3.5 million since Ling Ling's death.
Since a boat collision near the Diaoyu Islands in September, Sino-Japanese relations have been at a low point. The media outlets expressed hope that bilateral relations will improve with the arrival of the pandas.
1.The passage mainly tells us ________.
A. a pair of pandas was lent to Japan by China
B. the pair of pandas from China brought hope of improving Sino-Japanese relations
C. the normalization of diplomatic ties between China and Japan
D. sino-Japanese relations have been at a low point since the Diaoyu Island incident
2.en the pair of pandas arrives in Japan, ________.
A. an additional 1 million people will visit the zoo
B. they will eat what they are used to from China
C. they will stay there for 10 years
D. they will be the first pandas at Ueno Zoo
3.According to the passage, we know that Ling Ling stayed in Japan for about ________.
A. 5 years B. 10 years C. 15 years D. 20 years
4.What does the underlined phrase "touch down" probably mean ?
A. take off B. land C. come up D. meet
5. The arriving of the pandas is expected to bring several positive effects except ________.
A. boosting the local economy
B. improving the troubled relations between China and Japan
C. bringing in around 20 billion yen a year
D. attracting 3.5 million visitors from China
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Scientists believe native Americans arrived by crossing the land bridge that connected Siberia(西伯利亚)and ________more than 10,000 years ago.
A. this is Alaska B. Alaska is now C. is now Alaska D. what is now Alaska
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The connection shared by grandparents and grandchildren is something very special and despite the changing family situation, it still remains strong across generations. For most of us, our grandparents were our first best friends, the ones with whom we shared our secrets and our pain.
In majority of the cases, grandparents would have babysat their grandchildren while parents were busy working and didn't have much time for their children. Even as a kid grows up, the love and affection for grandparents never dies, and for many teens, visiting grandparents or living with them in the same house is a pleasure. Kedar Patwary, a mass communication student, says, "I often end up having long conversations with my grandfather about the evolution of Indian society and I really admire him for the patience with which he answers all my questions. "
Many teenagers feel that their parents treat them as grown-ups, while their grandparents give them much freedom.
Leela Narayanan, a grandmother. says that she loves to pamper her grandchildren and cook favorite dishes for them. She further adds that her eldest granddaughter, who is now 19, was brought up by her till she was four and the closeness they shared remains the same even now。
At times, the gap m generations plays a negative role, when grandparents find it difficult adjusting to the modern lifestyle. Technology is what works against this relationship. Youngsters' eing crazy about with gadgets leaves them with no time for their loved ones.
Maria Kutty, is a grandmother t0 12 kids. Her face lights up every time her grandchildren are mentioned. But she has one complaint. "All my children stay close to me but when they come to visit and I want to spend time with them, I can't find them anywhere. They only have time for clickety-clackety things in their hands. Sometimes they listen to loud music and talk about things I don't understand. I feel very sad when I think of all those times," she says.
1.The author uses Kedar Patwary as an example ______.
A. to show Indian society is full of perfect harmony
B. to stress all the children admire their grandparents
C. to show grandparents get on well with grandchildren
D. to indicate grandparents are all good babysitters
2.What does the underlined word "pamper" mean in the passage?
A. Spoil. B. Raise. C. Manage. D. Educate.
3.The gap generation sometimes is negative because_______.
A. grandchildren can 't fit in with modern lifestyle
B. grandparents are eager to know more technology
C. grandchildren are addicted to their digital products
D. grandparents spared no time with their grandchildren
4.How does the author develop the passage?
A. By giving example.
B. By following the order of time.
C. By making comparisons.
D. By his personal experience.
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Discounts at various bicycle shops.
Why Cycle with a Group? Getting to work by bicycle has never been more popular. Governments and nations are transforming their cities and highways to meet the needs of this new generation of cycling enthusiasts,and in a world where green choices are the new must-have, average citizens are eagerly seizing their chance to help make their bodies cleaner than ever before.
Become an EBTC Member. Year round, organized by members like you!
The Edmonton Bicycle and Touring Club(EBTC)is a recreational not-for-profit volunteer-run group devoted to promoting its members to cooperatively run bicycling trips during the spring, summer and fall, cross-country skiing trips in the winter, and social events all the year round. We welcome both road bike and mountain bike riders!
Benefits of Joining EBTC:
Opportunity to create the kinds of events you like:enjoy dozens of events.
Participation in the local cycling community.
Use of club bicycle tools on tour and library materials.
It’s more FUN!
It encourages you to come out often and get healthy exercise without going to a gym.
Develop skills and gain through the experience of others.
Meet new and interesting people with a common interest in cycling.
Meet a fun-loving,energetic and different group of individuals who enjoy a healthy lifestyle.
Enjoy the outdoor experience with the companionship and security of a group.
For more information on the EBTC:
Phone the Club Hotline at 780-424-2453
E-mail:jprineau@edmontonbicycle.com
Mail us at:
Edmonton Bicycle & Touring Club
P.O.Box 52017
Garneau Postal Stn.
Edmonton,AB T6G 2T5 Canada
1.What’s the advantage of cycling with a group?
A.Meeting more new people.
B.Participating in whatever events.
C.Having bicycles free of charge.
D.Enjoying discounts in a gym.
2.We can infer from the passage that the aim of EBTC is ________.
A.to call for governments to produce more bicycles
B.to make money by organizing bicycling trips
C.to popularize cycling by attracting more members
D.to look for young volunteers for sporting events
3.How many ways can people gain more information from EBTC according to the passage?
A.Two. B.Three. C.Four. D.Five.
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Alibaba started taking the lead in China, simply enough, by connecting big Chinese manufacturers(制造商)with big buyers across the world. Its business-to-business site, Alibaba.com allowed business to buy almost everything. Alibaba’s advantage wasn’t hard to identify: size. Alibaba is just big, even by Chinese standards. Its marketplaces attract 231 million active buyers, 8 million sellers, 11.3 billion orders a year—and Alibaba is just the middleman. It encourages people to use its markets—not charging small sellers a percentage of the sale.
If you want a quick look into the influence of Alibaba on daily Chinese life, take my experience. I moved to Beijing almost a year ago and quickly got tired of visiting small stores across the crowded, polluted city of 20 million people in search of new electronics, bathroom furnishings, and anything else my wife wanted. “You’re looking for what exactly? Why not try it? ” my Chinese teacher asked me one day. With that, my wonderful new relationship with Alibaba began.
Alibaba’s original business-to-business model now is secondary to consumer buying. Chinese retail(零售)buying makes up 80% of Alibaba’s profit, and leading that group is Taobao, with 800 million items for sale and the most unbelievable selection of things you’ll ever find. TMall.com is Alibaba’s other big site, where you can find brand name goods from Nike and Unilever near the lowest prices.
What I have a hard time explaining to friends and family back in the U.S. is how China has gone beyond traditional shopping—big-box retailers especially —in favor of online purchases on Taobao and a few other sites. In smaller towns than Beijing, where big retailers have not yet traveled, shopping online is shopping, and shopping is Taobao.
I have a list of some of my recent purchases on Taobao for a sense of how extensive the marketplace is. Almost everything arrived a day or two after ordering with free shipping. I’m not even a big buyer, because I need friends to help me search the Chinese-language site. When I was searching my purchase history on my Chinese teacher’s iPad, which helps me buy goods, I looked through with great difficulty about 10 of her purchases for every one of mine.
1.Alibaba’s advantage mainly lies in ___________.
A. its big size
B. its business-to-business service
C. its not charging small sellers
D. its low price
2.What can we learn from the underlined sentence in the passage?
A. Alibaba is of middle size among all the online sites
B. Alibaba will continue to develop.
C. Alibaba stands out as the best online site.
D. Alibaba acts as a bridge between the buyers and sellers.
3.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A. a new store B. Alibaba
C. a business D. a foreign website
4.What can be inferred from the passage?
A. The author’s Chinese teacher is also an online purchase lover.
B. Taobao has no obvious advantage over other similar online sites.
C. Alibaba’s business-to-business service earns more money than retail now.
D. TMall.com provides more profit than Taobao.
5.What is the passage mainly about?
A. Shopping online is TaoBao.
B. The influence of shopping online goes beyond traditional shopping.
C. Alibaba greatly influences people’s daily purchase in China.
D. How the author purchases online in China.
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