Every so often, mankind comes up with really good inventions that have changed our daily lives. However, the U.S. Patent Office has issued over 7. 5 million patents, and not all of them are quite so celebrated. Some good, some bad, and some crazy! The following lists some of the more unusual ideas that have come along.
Snake Leash
In 2002, a patent was issued for a snake-walking leash. There are at least two major problems with this idea. 1) Dog leashes fit securely between the head and shoulders. A snake does not have shoulders; so it might slither away. 2) Dogs are OK for public places because they are social animals, and people like them. Snakes are not OK for public places because they are not social, and some people are terrified of them.
Stadium Helmet
Americans are known for our love of sports. Unfortunately, good tickets to games are expensive, and some fans have to sit in the nosebleed sections. This invention, patented in 2000, is designed for these fans. Featuring a built-in radio, binoculars(望远镜) , a cooling fan, and a helmet for falling litter, this design transforms the stadium experience.
Bacon Alarm Clock
When you think about it, waking to the dreadful, blaring noise of an alarm clock is a terrible way to start the day. However; this clock could change that. You simply put a piece of frozen bacon in the alarm clock, set the alarm, and go to sleep. The clock gently wakes you up with the mouthwatering smell of bacon the next morning, just like waking up on a Sunday morning to the smell of Mom cooking breakfast. Who said there’s no time to eat breakfast?
Toilet Lock
In 1969, a patent was issued for a really bad idea – the toilet seat lock. First of all, fishing for your keys when you have to go seems very unpleasant. Then there is the possibility of losing the key altogether. What about guests? Just think that you would have to ask permission for the bathroom. Of course, there is the ultimate question: Why would you lock it in the first place?
Humana Bird Feeder
People have always admired the gracefulness and beauty of birds, and bird watching is a popular hobby. Unfortunately, getting up close and personal is a challenge. That is, until now. In 1999, a patent was issued for a helmet with birdfeeders attached to it. Although there may be a design flaw (缺陷) (turning the head to see the birds would probably frighten them), this invention could change the way of bird watching.
1.Snake Leash was designed to .
A. catch a snake B. keep off a snake
C. take a snake for a walk D. keep dogs and snakes together
2.What can be inferred about the nosebleed sections? .
A. They are for fans who have no tickets.
B. They are for fans who have poor eyesight.
C. They are close to the center of a stadium.
D. They are far from the center of a stadium.
3.What is the use of Human Bird Feeder?
A. To watch birds near enough. '
B. To feed birds personally.
C. To communicate with birds.
D. To hide from birds.
4.Which of the following inventions can help to save your time?
A. Toilet Lock. B. Stadium Helmt.
C. Snake Leash. D. Bacon Alarm Clock.
高三英语阅读理解困难题
Every so often, mankind comes up with really good inventions that have changed our daily lives. However, the U.S. Patent Office has issued over 7. 5 million patents, and not all of them are quite so celebrated. Some good, some bad, and some crazy! The following lists some of the more unusual ideas that have come along.
Snake Leash
In 2002, a patent was issued for a snake-walking leash. There are at least two major problems with this idea. 1) Dog leashes fit securely between the head and shoulders. A snake does not have shoulders; so it might slither away. 2) Dogs are OK for public places because they are social animals, and people like them. Snakes are not OK for public places because they are not social, and some people are terrified of them.
Stadium Helmet
Americans are known for our love of sports. Unfortunately, good tickets to games are expensive, and some fans have to sit in the nosebleed sections. This invention, patented in 2000, is designed for these fans. Featuring a built-in radio, binoculars(望远镜) , a cooling fan, and a helmet for falling litter, this design transforms the stadium experience.
Bacon Alarm Clock
When you think about it, waking to the dreadful, blaring noise of an alarm clock is a terrible way to start the day. However; this clock could change that. You simply put a piece of frozen bacon in the alarm clock, set the alarm, and go to sleep. The clock gently wakes you up with the mouthwatering smell of bacon the next morning, just like waking up on a Sunday morning to the smell of Mom cooking breakfast. Who said there’s no time to eat breakfast?
Toilet Lock
In 1969, a patent was issued for a really bad idea – the toilet seat lock. First of all, fishing for your keys when you have to go seems very unpleasant. Then there is the possibility of losing the key altogether. What about guests? Just think that you would have to ask permission for the bathroom. Of course, there is the ultimate question: Why would you lock it in the first place?
Humana Bird Feeder
People have always admired the gracefulness and beauty of birds, and bird watching is a popular hobby. Unfortunately, getting up close and personal is a challenge. That is, until now. In 1999, a patent was issued for a helmet with birdfeeders attached to it. Although there may be a design flaw (缺陷) (turning the head to see the birds would probably frighten them), this invention could change the way of bird watching.
1.Snake Leash was designed to .
A. catch a snake B. keep off a snake
C. take a snake for a walk D. keep dogs and snakes together
2.What can be inferred about the nosebleed sections? .
A. They are for fans who have no tickets.
B. They are for fans who have poor eyesight.
C. They are close to the center of a stadium.
D. They are far from the center of a stadium.
3.What is the use of Human Bird Feeder?
A. To watch birds near enough. '
B. To feed birds personally.
C. To communicate with birds.
D. To hide from birds.
4.Which of the following inventions can help to save your time?
A. Toilet Lock. B. Stadium Helmt.
C. Snake Leash. D. Bacon Alarm Clock.
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With so many new songs coming out every month, it can be difficult to find the good ones. Luckily, Time magazine announced its Top 10 songs of 2019. Here we have picked out four for you. Perhaps it’s time to tune in.
Old Town Road
Holding Billboard’s No. 1 spot for 19 weeks, the song Old Town Road by US rapper Lil Nas X was a hit in 2019. It’s a country music. But the song has qualities of many music types, including rap and pop. “Creatively, I think it’s always a good idea when there’s a mixture of many types, with cross-cultural conversations going on,” said US musician Tom Willett.
Don’t Start now
Since releasing her first album in 2017, UK singer Dua Lipa is famous for her honey-smooth voice. But she wants to try more. In her latest song, Don’t Start Now, she adds an infectious disco sensibility. With lively and energetic vocal twists, “it’s a tune that celebrates independence and promises joy in the process,” noted The Times.
Juice
If you feel blue and want to lift up your spirits, Juice may be one of the best choices. Sung by US rapper Lizzo, Juice is full of self-love and confident lyrics. She sings, “If I’m shiny, everybody goanna shine. I was born like this, don’t even gotten try.” Lollie King of Bustle wrote that the song “is sure to give you that much-needed confidence increase when you’re feeling low”.
Happier
Marshmello can toast to being the No. 1 Hot Dance/Electronic Songs Artist as Happier with Bastille. Happier held the No. 1 spot on the weekly Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart for the entire year, shattering the record, for the most weeks at No. 1 since the chart’s January 26, 2013 inception （开始）. By the end of the 2019 chart year, Happier became only the third song in Billboard chart history, across all formats, to hit at least 60 weeks at No. 1.
1.Which song can cheer you up easily?
A.Old Town Road. B.Juice.
C.Don’t Start Now. D.Happier.
2.What can we learn about Old Town Road?
A.It held Billboard’s No. 1 spot more than 19 weeks.
B.It describes the beautiful scenery of an old town.
C.It contains different music types.
D.It is sung by US musician Tom Willett.
3.From which is the text probably taken?
A.A textbook on music. B.A research paper.
C.A travel brochure. D.A musical magazine.
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Kids,whose imaginations have no limit,frequently come up with inventive ideas.However,few see them come to life mainly because adults don't believe in their practicality.That is about to change thanks to Little Inventors,an innovative(创新的）project that connects inventors to producers and artists who can help bring even the most impossible invention ideas to life.
The project is the brainchild of Dominic Wilcox,a British artist and inventor,who is world-famous for his fun creations like GPS shoes that can find their way home.Wilcox,who was encouraged to create things at a very young age by his teacher,believes that"we are all born creators"and thinks children's ideas are just as valuable as those of adults'.
The chain of events leading to the founding of Little Inventors dates back to a series of workshops held by Wilcox around his hometown of Sunderland,England in 2015.The 19 events, organized to encourage children aged 5-12 to describe their ideas,were a huge success,attracting over 300 kids and resulting in more than 450 fun inventions.The designs were presented to a group of twenty-three local artists and producers who selected one idea and then worked alongside its young creator to bring it to life.
The success of the workshops has led to the creation of Little Inventors.The website allows inventors from all over the world to submit their invention ideas.Though not all submissions will be built,inventors will receive valuable feedback on their designs and also suggestions on ways to
improve them.So,upload an idea or two to little inventors.org and see if you can make your crazy,or world-changing invention a reality.
1.What is"Little Inventors"?
A.It's a company. B.It's an organization.
C.It's a task. D.It's a school.
2.What is the purpose of the Little Inventors?
A.To help bring children's imaginative ideas to life.
B.To help avoid children's failure.
C.To call on adults to help children invent things.
D.To persuade adults into inventing with children.
3.What can we lean about Wilcox from the text?
A.He took great interest in his teacher's inventions like GPS shoes.
B.He started thinking creatively when he was very young.
C.He was well-known to the world as a British artist.
D.He was encouraged to make inventions by his parents.
4.Which of the following can correctly show the order of the workshops' work?
a. collecting kids' ideas
b.artists and producers helping bringing the ideas to life
c.organizing events
d.encouraging kids to describe their ideas
e.presenting kids' ideas to artists and producers
A.bcdea B.acbed
C.ecdab D.cdaeb
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New lawyers often come across various cases________they really don't know how to deal with in the beginning.
A．which B．when C．whom D．where
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(2013·保定唐县一中高三一模)—Is it good to look up every new word when I come across it in reading?
—No, you ________， because you are likely to guess the meaning from the context.
A．don't have to B．shouldn't
C．can't A D．mustn't
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---- Is it good to look up every new word when I come across it in reading?
---- No. You ________, because you are likely to guess the meaning from the context.
| A．can’t | B．mustn’t | C．don’t have to | D．shouldn’t |
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— Is it good to look up every new word when I come across it in reading?
—No，you _____，because you are likely to guess the meaning from the context,
A．don't have to B．shouldn't C．can't D．mustn't
高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
— Is it good to look up every new word when I come across it in reading?
—No，you _____，because you are likely to guess the meaning from the context,
A．don't have to B．shouldn't C．can't D．mustn't
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Every year, the Palace of Fine. Arts Theatre in San Francisco fills up with dance lovers. They come to take in experimental works of art that all have one thing in common — hip hop. This weekend the San Francisco International Hip Hop DanceFest, the mission of which is to encourage the evolution of hip hop dance culture while preserving its legacy, celebrates 20 years of presenting exciting hip hop performances.
Each DanceFest has diversity of style and group size, and a balance of local and out-of-town companies. The festival has drawn impressive international talents. In fact, outstanding technical dance skills are only a basic standard that the festival organizers are looking for. They look for much more groups or solo artists that think outside the box. Artists that use hip hop in a theatrical way or use it to address social issues are sure to stand out. For instance, the 2010 performance “Tables and Chairs” served to highlight the negative effects of alcoholism on society, warning people against the addiction to alcohol.
It would be terribly irresponsible not to mention the founder, Micaya, in any introduction to DanceFest. A popular hip hop dance instructor, Micaya began producing high energy dance shows in the heart of San Francisco in 1993. Students love her classes so much that a San Francisco newspaper once called her “Best Dance Instructor”.
However, Micaya was concerned about the doubtful reputation of hip hop. She made it her goal to get hip hop the same recognition and respect as other dance forms. In 1999 she started DanceFest. It was the first festival of its kind to honor the creativity of hip hop dance in a non-competitive atmosphere. To Micaya, competitive formats leave little room for the magic that comes from true expression. One review said, Micaya's festival challenges us “to reconsider just how diverse ... and embracing hip hop can now be.” Indeed, Micaya brings out the best in dancers, and has given San Francisco one of its finest festivals.
1.Why is the San Francisco International Hip Hop DanceFest held?
A.To attract international talents.
B.To encourage people to play hip hop.
C.To show the diversity of hip hop style.
D.To promote the development of hip hop dance culture.
2.What does the underlined word “address” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A.Handle. B.Discuss.
C.Recognize. D.Record.
3.What can we infer about Micaya?
A.She was a popular hip hop composer in 1993.
B.She made hip hop dance less diverse in 1999.
C.She popularizes hip hop dance through the DanceFest.
D.She contributes to the increasing competition of hip hop dance.
4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A.The Rise and Fall of Hip Hop B.A Unique Hip Hop DanceFest
C.A Famous Hip Hop Dancer D.The Development of Hip Hop DanceFest
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When it comes to exercise, do you swear by working up a sweat with a good run, or do you prefer to take a walk? It turns out both runners and walkers get health benefits compared with couch potatoes. But is one really better than the other for fitness?1.
It’s always good to get any kind of exercise and it’s important that you choose exercise that you can do regularly.2.For instance, running for half an hour burns about twice the calories as a half-hour of walking. But if the walker covers the same distance, just over a longer period of time, he/she will burn the same calories.
What about other health benefits? Running and walking are both excellent for heart health. When you run, your heart works harder than when you walk.3.If runners and walkers burn the same number of calories every day, both groups have a lower risk of heart disease than inactive people.
4. For instance, running or walking at least 30 minutes a day may help lessen mild bone loss. And contrary to what you may think, runners don’t suffer from arthritis (关节炎) more than non-runners. In fact, their risk for arthritis is about 15% lower than for those who don’t exercise at all.
You don’t have to feel torn between running and walking.5.
A.Most people will say “yes” to this question.
B.Both types of exercise are also good for bone health.
C.It doesn’t matter if you run or walk as long as you keep moving.
D.Let’s first take a look at the health benefits of running and walking.
E.But that doesn’t actually mean that runners have better heart health than walkers.
F.One large study found runners might have a lower chance of getting heart disease.
G.The main difference between walking and running is that running burns calories faster.
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