1、Melbourne is a hot-spot travel destination, which has beautiful beaches as well as busy and lively city life. Australia as a whole is considered a safe destination for international travel, and because of that, many solo (单独) travelers go there. Melbourne is incredibly easy to get around because you
2、 can walk or bike practically anywhere!ThailandThailand is great for solo travelers-perhaps because it is one of the Buddhist mentality, which promotes equality among the sexes. Thailand is known for its friendly hospitality, and as a travel hot-spot, there are plenty of chances to meet other like-m
3、inded travelers. Overall known for being very cheap, especially in the north, its a good choice if you want to get away on a budget.BhutanBhutan is one of the most cultural countries in the world. It is also home to the worlds highest unclimbed peak,Gangkhar Puensum. The mountain is sacred(神圣的)and e
4、ntry is only possible on a pre-booked tour,where you are accompanied around by your own personal guide. Plastic bags have been banned in Bhutan since 1999 and in 2004, it became the first country in the world to outlaw tobacco.Costa RicaCosta Rica is a great place if youre looking for adventure, wit
5、h surfing, volcanoes and other recreational activities. Youll never get a chance to feel lonely because theres an abundance of exciting adventures to experience! Costa Rica has never seen political unrest, class struggles or revolutions commonly associated with other Latin American Countries. Whats
6、more, it doesnt have or need an army because its such a peaceful country.1. Which place is suitable for travelers short of money?A. Melbourne, Australia. B. Thailand.C. Bhutan . D. Costa Rica.2. What can we learn about travelling in Bhutan?A. You can climb the mountain without booking ahead.B. You c
7、an prepare some plastic bags for your rubbish.C. You can experience the rich culture there.D. Smoking is allowed at the foot of the mountain.3. Where does this text probably come from?A. A historical document. B. A science magazine.C. A travel guide. D. A book review.【答案】1. B 2. C 3. C【解析】这是一篇应用文。文章
8、主要介绍了澳大利亚墨尔本、泰国、不丹和哥斯达黎加四个旅游地点。【1题详解】细节理解题。根据文章Thailand 的介绍内容“Overall known for being very cheap, especially in the north, its a good choice if you want to get away on a budget.”可知,泰国的所有物品价格低廉,尤其在北部。可知如果想要节省开支,泰国是一个不错的选择。故选B项。【2题详解】根据文章Bhutan的介绍内容“Bhutan is one of the most cultural countries in the
9、world.”可知,不丹是世界上最有文化的国家之一,所以旅行者在不丹能够感受到丰富的文化气息。故选C项。【3题详解】推理判断题。通读全文可知文章主要向读者介绍澳大利亚墨尔本、泰国、不丹和哥斯达黎加四个旅游地的特点,所以这篇文章应该选自旅游指南。BFor years, the U.S. has experienced a shortage of registered nurses. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that while the number of nurses will increase by 19 percent by 2022,
10、 demand will grow faster than supply, and that there will be over one million unfilled nursing jobs by then.So whats the solution? Robots.Japan is ahead of the curve when it comes to this trend. Toyohashi University of Technology has developed Terapio, a robotic medical cart that can make hospital r
11、ounds, deliver medications and other items. It follows a specific individual, such as a doctor or nurse, who can use it to record and access patient data. This type of robot will likely be one of the first to be implemented in hospitals because it has fairly minimal patient contact.A robots appearan
12、ce affects its ability to successfully interact with humans, which is why the RIKEN-TRI Collaboration Center for Human-Interactive Robot Research decided to develop a robotic nurse called Actroid F. It is so human-like that some patients may not know the difference. This conversational robot compani
13、on has cameras in its eyes, which allow it to track patients and use appropriate facial expressions and body language in its interactions. During a month-long hospital trial, researchers asked 70 patients how they felt being around the robot and only three or four said they didnt like having it arou
14、nd.Its important to note that robotic nurses dont decide courses of treatment or make diagnoses, though robot doctors and surgeons may not be far off. Instead, they perform routine and laborious tasks, freeing nurses up to attend to patients with immediate needs. This is one industry where it seems
15、the interaction of robots will lead to collaboration, not replacement.4. What does the author say about Japan?A. It ranks top in future robotics technology.B. It takes the lead in offering robotic nursing.C. It is in desperate need of registered nurses.D. It provides the best medication for the elde
16、rly.5. Which of the following best explains “implemented underlined in Paragraph 3?A. Cancelled. B. Constructed. C. Improved. D. Applied.6. What do we know about the robot Actroid F?A. It has no difference from a human nurse.B. It gets favorable remarks from all the patients.C. It interacts with pat
17、ients like a human companion.D. It uses body language even more effectively than words.7. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Cooperation will not be replaced.B. Nurses will still play their roles.C. The robotics industry will be promising.D. Robots can meet patients immediate needs.【答案】
18、4. B 5. D 6. C 7. B这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了日本几款可以充当某些看护工作的“机器人护士”,但也指出机器人不会取代护士,他们是合作而非替代关系。【4题详解】根据二三段的So what Robots.Japan is ahead of the curve when it comes to this trend.(那么解决方案是什么呢?机器人。在这一趋势方面,日本走在了前面)可知,日本在提供机器人护理方面是领先的。B. It takes the lead in offering robotic nursing.(它在提供机器人护理方面是领先的)符合以上说法,故选B项。【5题详解】
19、词义猜测题。根据第三段的Toyohashi University of Technology has developed Terapio, a robotic medical cart that can make hospital rounds, deliver medications and other items. It follows a specific individual, such as a doctor or nurse, who can use it to record and access patient data.(丰田科技大学开发了机器人推车Terapio,它可以在医院
20、巡视、运送药物和其它物品。它跟着特定的人,例如医生或者护士,他们可以使用它来记录以及使用病人的数据)和划线部分This type of robot will likely be one of the first to be implemented in hospitals(这种类型的机器人很有可能是首批在医院里implemented机器人)可推测,划线词的意思是“应用的”,因为上文所提到的内容,就是它在医院的应用情况。D. Applied.(应用的)符合以上说法,故选D项。【6题详解】根据倒数第二段的This conversational robot companion has cameras
21、 in its eyes, which allow it to track patients and use appropriate facial expressions and body language in its interactions.(这个可以交流的机器人同伴眼睛里有照相机,这使得它可以跟踪病人,并用适当的面部表情和肢体语言进行互动)可知,Actroid F最大的特点是它可以像人类同伴一样和病人进行互动。C. It interacts with patients like a human companion.(它能像人类同伴一样与患者进行互动)符合以上说法,故选C项。【7题详解】
22、根据最后一段的Itt decide courses of treatment or make diagnoses, though robot doctors and surgeons may not be far off.(值得注意的是,机器人护士不会决定治疗的过程或者做出诊断)和This is one industry where it seems the interaction of robots will lead to collaboration, not replacement.(这是一个机器人的互动会会带来合作,而非替代的行业)可推测,护士会继续履行自己的工作,因为机器人护士和人类
23、是合作关系,也不会决定治疗过程或做出诊断。B. Nurses will still play their roles.(护士仍然履行他们的角色)符合以上说法,故选B项。CThis may look like an ordinary plastic straw (吸管), but it is not made of plastic. Cameron Ross started the Celise Bio-products company, to produce single-use plastic alternatives from plant materials like these. The
24、y are made of poly lactic acid (聚乳酸) known as PLA from com starches (淀粉).Cameron Ross said, We work with food service providers, mainly larger brands, to help them get quality sustainable and cost-effective solutions, made from plants to start getting rid of single-use plastics. Single-use plastics
25、such as bottles or straws are major cause of pollution. When we throw these away, they end up in a landfill or in the water like rivers. According to researchers, it could take up to more than 500 years for them to properly break down.Ross says he wasnt always so environmentally conscious himself. B
26、ut ever since the hiking trip in West Virginia, when he spent more time picking up trash than enjoying nature, his priorities changed. That meant making biodegradable products that can break down in only a few years.While many cafes and restaurants are choosing paper products to be more eco-consciou
27、s, it isnt cheap. Paper straws can cost about eight times more than plastic straws. But bio-plastic straws cost less a penny a straw, not even double the price of plastic ones.Another problem with paper straws is that they get soft and wet. You dont want to be sipping (啜饮) something that alters your
28、 drink, or starts to melt while youre drinking and then you have to get which creates more wastes than needed. Ross hopes his Washington DC-based company will provide an eco-friendly solution for food service providers.8. Which aspect is NOT the focus of the Celise Bio-products?A. Material. B. Appea
29、rance.C. Quality. D. Cost.9. What inspired Ross to start the Bio-products company?A. High profits. B. Requests from food service providers.C. Lower cost. D. His changed environmental awareness.10. What can we learn about the new straws?A. They are widely used in cafes and restaurants.B. They cost le
30、ss than paper ones.C. They may soften or even melt while carrying water.D. They produce more waste.11. Whats the authors purpose of writing the passage?A. To persuade more food service providers to work with Ross.B. To explain the development of straws.C. To introduce a new eco-friendly straw.D. To compare different straws.【答案】8. B 9. D 10. B 11. C本文是说明文。文章介绍了Cameron Ross创办的Celise生物产品公司生产的一种新型环保吸管,以取代一次性的塑料吸管。【8题详解】根据文章第一段首句“This may look like an ordinary plastic straw (吸管), but it is not made of plastic.”这种吸管外表看起来
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