"Two weeks ago, I sat down and read the New York Times. I haven't done that in maybe thirty years. "says Howard Turman, OrCam user, in this CNN Techvideo. Turman, who is legally blind, started losing his vision when he was a child. The OrCam smart glasses for blind people do not fix his sight but they do "the next best thing". The Orcam uses OCR technology to read and relay the message to the user via a mini ear piece. Thanks to the device, Howard was able to enjoy the independence of reading the newspaper on his own.
Amnon Shashua, co-founder of OrCam, explains that reading text, recognizing faces and products is just the beginning with the Orcam. "Where we want to get is complete visual understanding at the level of human sense such that if you are disoriented you can start to understand what is around you."
OrCam has received many requests from people all over the world wanting the device in their language. Currently, the device works in English, Hebrew, German, French, and Spanish. The OrCam team is working very hard to add more languages and there are plans for new additions in the near future. Since the first device, new features have been added as well such as the pause feature allowing users to pause the reading whenever they would like.
Unlike other devices, the OrCam is portable. Turman says that the OrCam smart glasses for blind give him a sense of normalcy(常态) and he is very excited about them. "Picture a kid the first time he got his favorite toy, just the best thing that has happened to me in a long time, " says Turman. OrCam's goal is to make the device accessible to as many people as possible and help people who are visually impaired regain their independence.
1.What does OrCam help Howard Turman to do?
A.Find his way. B.Read newspapers.
C.Have his sight fixed. D.Hear what is happening around.
2.Which of the following best explains "disoriented" underlined in paragraph 2?
A.unconscious B.confused
C.lost D.determined
3.What can we infer from the third paragraph?
A.OrCam is in great demand.
B.OrCam can easily break down.
C.OrCam doesn't work well now.
D.OrCam fails in its use of languages.
4.What can be a suitable title for the text?
A.An Excited OrCam User.
B.Smart Glasses for the Blind.
C.Newspaper Reading for the Blind.
D.Help the Blind to Become Independent.
This spring, you may be fortunate enough to have good weather, a small piece of earth and the energy, enthusiasm and inspiration to plant a garden. There is nothing better to shake off the boredom and dullness of winter than to dig in the earth, plant some seeds and watch them grow. A small garden can produce something extra fresh for dinner, flowers for the table and a feeling of accomplishment. It is work, but it is ever so rewarding.
What about your life garden? Just as a beautiful garden is a work in progress, so is the garden in your mind. It takes conscious effort, planning, constant nurturing(培育) and weeding to grow a garden. What have you planted? What have you allowed to take root? Is your life the out-picturing of a well laid out garden or a jumble of plants, trees and weeds whose seeds were blown your way and took root?
We have all heard phrases like "sowing seeds of doubt", or "seeds of discontent." We can make a conscious choice whether to allow them to take root in our lives or cast them out of our garden. Negative energy and words, like weeds, will spread quickly if left unchecked. Find a good "weed killer"-a book, an inspirational story, a positive statement-to help you get rid of the thoughts that ruin the beauty of your garden.
Plant as many seeds of joy and beauty as you can-in your own life and in the lives of the people with whom you live and work every day. Grow a gratitude garden, a peace garden and a dream garden. Tend to them daily. If you give them time and energy, you will have a rich harvest of success, happiness and peace of mind.
1.Why does the author tell us the benefits of growing a garden?
A.To ask us to love gardening. B.To show his love for gardening.
C.To lead in to the topic of the text. D.To show what a life garden is like.
2.In what way is our life garden similar to a beautiful garden?
A.It is in change all the time.
B.It can make us happy and grateful in life.
C.It needs our conscious effort and constant care.
D.It is full of both positive energy and negative energy.
3.Why does the author compare negative energy and words to weeds?
A.They are a natural part of life. B.They are difficult to remove.
C.They are often left unchecked. D.They need to be removed before they spread.
4.Which of the following can be regarded as a weed killer?
A.Reading a dull book. B.Relieving our discontent.
C.Having positive self-talks. D.Pulling weeds in the garden.
Every year from March to October, Christian Moullec, also known as “Birdman,” takes to the skies aboard his adapted light aircraft. However, the 58-year-old Frenchman’s daily 30-minute flight is not just to enjoy the impressive views, but to guide flocks (鸟群) of lesser white-fronted geese (小白额雁) through safe migration paths which the birds can teach future generations.
His deed began in 1995 when he noticed their declining population in the wilds of Lapland, Sweden. To prevent their numbers from dropping further, Moullec tried to get the threatened species to follow him along migration routes that would protect them from bird hunters.
However, getting grown geese to follow his lead proved challenging. As young geese imitate and follow whomever they view as their parent, Moullec decided to raise the geese from birth.
To help raise funds and awareness of his job to protect not just the geese but birds worldwide, Moullec often allows paying tourists to join him on the 30-minute-long flights aboard his aircraft. In addition to the trained birds flying alongside them, visitors, who come from as far as a 15-hour plane flight away, are treated to a variety of crane and geese species as well as breathtaking views of castles and cities.
He often brings his camera along for the flights, capturing photos not just for their beauty, but for what they describe. Moullec believes the use of agricultural chemicals has done harm to wild European birds, with more than a third disappearing in the last 30 years. “It's a disaster,” he said. “My beautiful images with flying birds should be used to tell this story. ”
1.Why does “Birdman” always fly to the sky on his aircraft?
A.To observe geese along their migration routes.
B.To follow geese through safe migration paths.
C.To take visitors to operate his adapted aircraft.
D.To guide geese fly safely during the migration.
2.What do we know about “Birdman”？
A.He is a nature lover. B.He is a bird watcher.
C.He is a volunteer pilot. D.He is a bird hunter.
3.What does Moullec often take photos in his flights for?
A.Recording the use of agricultural chemicals.
B.Showing serious damage caused by chemicals.
C.Describing his experiences with flying birds.
D.Capturing the beautiful views of birds and cities.
4.What can be a suitable title for the text?
A.Birdman Guides Flocks to Learn to Fly.
B.Birdman Finds Birds Disappearing.
C.Birdman Helps Flocks Safely Migrate.
D.Birdman Protects Birds From Hunters.
Deep Amazon
Fly in to a small dirt landing strip in the middle of the Amazon and continue downstream by canoe for several days. Camp on beaches along the way and do side hikes in search of wildlife.
Learn from your local native guides about a rapidly disappearing way of life in tune with the forest rhythms.
• Most enjoyed by: Adventurous travelers with a moderate to very good level of fitness and some previous camping experience.
Rainforest Multi-Sport
Exciting and varied activities in addition to getting deep into the rainforest. Hiking, swimming, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, hot spring soaking, tent camp in the middle of the jungle. Traveling by van, raft, foot, small plane, canoe and kayak.
• Most enjoyed by: Travelers with a good level of fitness who seek to stay active and enjoy a variety of types of adventures. Require some flexibility regarding exact schedule of daily activities in the deeper rainforest portion.
Bolivia Bike and Hike
Biking and hiking are two activities that Bolivia is perfectly suited for with its varied and rugged landscape and beautiful views. Exciting biking on single track and dirt roads. Hiking in the footsteps of the Incas on a trade route from the eastern Andes into the lowlands. Remote windswept highlands with fantastic views of the snow covered Andes mountains.
• Most enjoyed by: Travelers with a good level of fitness looking to get to know Bolivia by its backroads and trails.
Rainforest & Culture
Travel on foot, by van, small plane, kayak and canoe to experience a very special Amazon region and learn about a way of life nearly lost. Meet with native people living a subsistence(存活)lifestyle, enthusiastic to share their stories and traditions as a way to help keep these traditions alive.
• Most enjoyed by: Travelers with a moderate level of fitness who seek an authentic cultural experience and who are flexible regarding exact schedule of daily activities.
1.Deep Amazon is most suitable for a person who ________.
A.has a low level of fitness
B.can adapt to the flexible schedule
C.is most interested in local culture
D.has some previous camping experience
2.Rainforest & Culture will provide you a chance to learn ________.
A.a nearly-lost lifestyle B.an amazing lifestyle
C.a fast-changing lifestyle D.an attractive lifestyle
3.Which offers the chance of enjoying fantastic views of the snow-covered Andes mountains?
A.Deep Amazon B.Rainforest Multi-Sport
C.Bolivia Bike and Hike D.Rainforest & Culture
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Dear Mr. Chen,
I'm very delight to have you as our English teacher. As the world is becoming a global village, English is getting more and more important. Therefore, master English means we can see the world through a new window.
To be honesty my English is just OK. There are two mainly problems in my English study. First, I feel it difficult to learn words by the heart. Besides, I often feel nervous when spoken English. I'd appreciate if you could give me some good advices on how to memorize new words. Another suggestion is to give us more chance to practice speaking English in class. I'm certain that we can make much progress in English under your help. I'm dreaming that you will be more than our English teacher.
Thank you.
Li hua
