高三英语第九次考试试题Word格式.docx

1、AThe Adler Planetarium Chicago is home to more than 35, 000 square feet of exhibits. From huge models of the Solar System, to ancient astronomical instruments, to interactive adventures, Adlers exhibit galleries provides a passageway for you to explore the universe. The Adler also offers mini scienc

2、e exploration activities that are quick 10-minute lessons. Visitors can learn some interesting astronomical facts at these small activity carts. The Adler Planetarium Chicago is the only museum in the world with two full-size planetarium theaters. Since 1930, the wonder of the stars has been visible

3、 in the historic Sky Theater. Powered by brand new Digistar 3TM technology, the StarRider Theater is a completely digital, virtual outer space environment. The famous Zeiss Planetarium projector is able to accurately reproduce the movement of every aspect of the night sky. Dos and Donts:Do Take the

4、Bus Train: Leave the car at home for this museum trip. The Adler is located within close proximity to public transit. Dont Miss the Doane Observatory: When weather permits, the Doane is open at the Adler for observing with its 20-inch diameter telescope:Dont Miss Museum Special Events: The Adler off

5、ers a summer camp for kids from mid. June to August. Ticket Price:Adult: $ 28; child: $ 22. Book online now to Save 37%. Regular Schedule:Mon.- Fri. 10 a. m.- 4 p. m; Sat.- Sun. 10 a. m.- 4:30 p. m. Summer Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily. Nearest Transit: Roosevelt Metro StationAddress: 1300 S Lake

6、Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 6060521. Whats the main function of the Adler Planetarium Chicago?A. Displaying the models of the Solar System. B. Selling ancient astronomical instruments. . C. Offering a passageway to explore the universe. D. Giving 10-minute lessons to visitors. 22. What can visitors learn

7、in the StarRider Theater?A. The history of the Adler Planetarium Chicago. B. The wonder of the interactive adventures. C. The complicated Digistar 3TM technology. D. The movement of the stars in the night sky. 23. If you want to try the Doane Observatory, youd better .A. drive your private carB. con

8、sider weather conditionsC. buy a telescope in advanceD. join the Adlers summer campBWould you buy a car that released calming smells into the air when you are stuck in heavy traffic? Would you buy a robot that smells like a human being?Many people have seen the 3-D computer-made environments of virt

9、ual reality （VR）. Now these virtual worlds will not just look and sound real. Researchers have created VR environments that even smell like the real things. With the new technology, users open a virtual door and step into a new environment, like a rainforest. After they enter this virtual world, spe

10、cial equipment releases forest-like smells into the air to make the experience seem more real. Suzanne Fisher-Murray said, “It is a really wonderful experience that you have because you are exploring this environment and you have smells with it. ”In the United States, Smell-O-Vision was designed to

11、provide smells during the showing of a movie. The Smell-O-Vision system was once popular in the 1960s. Now, Emanuela Maggioni says it is close to becoming popular again. “The connection With emotions, memories, and.the sense of smell,” Maggioni said, “It is unbelievable what we can do with technolog

12、y.”The uses for smell technology are not just limited to films and the performing arts. Researchers showed a. computer program where users could imagine themselves driving a car. The system included a special smell- spraying machine. Dmitrijs Dmitrenko said, “We want to deliver the smell of lavender

13、 （薰衣草） every time the person drives over the speed limit. We choose lavender because its a very calming smell. ”Scientists are experimenting with smell instead of sounds or image-based alerts on telecommunications equipment. And businesses are already using smell to influence peoples behavior. “Not

14、only.in stores.But on the other side, you can create and stimulate （刺激） immediate buying, ”Maggioni said. “So youre in a library and you smell coffee and actually you are unconsciously having the need to drink a coffee. ”24. Using smell technology, researchers make VR environments .A. have a smell o

15、f a rainforestB. even smell like real onesC. look like a 4-D environmentD. impress people with a virtual world25. The example of Smell-O-Vision proves that .A. America is the first to use smell technologyB. cinemas are the most suitable for smell senseC. smell technology has been tried beforeD. it was out of date to use smell-spraying devices26. How is smell technology used by businessmen?A. To make buyers understand salesmen better. B. To remind people of their unrealistic buying. C. To help customers choose their favorite goods. D. T