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Picking up objects plays an important role in people’s life. El-E is a robot that is designed to get everyday objects for people with disabilities.
About 1.5 meters tall, with a single robotic arm that can pick up objects at different heights, El-E is equipped to discover what its owner wants and then go and fetch it. The user can point a location to the robot using a “point-and-click” way of interaction, which provides a direct way to tell the robot which object to handle or where to go. The robot can adapt the position of its arm in order to grasp the object.
After successful early trials, some scientists expanded El-E’s functions and tried to combine voice commands with the laser (激光) in order to do more complicated tasks, like opening doors. The robot recognizes words such as “pull” or “push” and performs the action on an object illuminated by the laser. In order to add more functions, project director Prof. Charlie and his colleagues are focusing on programming El-E to locate and fetch common household items such as a hairbrush, a bottle of pills or a cell phone.
The robot is also designed to learn from its mistakes. “If it fails to fetch an object, it will recognize it and try again,” Charlie said. Formal studies have shown El-E to be a good worker. In 127 out of 134 trials, the robot successfully picked up the requested object.
1.What is the purpose of the text?
A. To describe different types of El-E.
B. To predict the development of El-E.
C. To introduce the functions of El-E.
D. To stress the importance of El-E.
2.The underlined part “point-and-click” in Paragraph 2 refers to .
A. a method through which people give commands
B. a machine that can be used to replace the robot
C. a signal used to show the robot where the object is
D. a button that controls the actions of the robot
3.How do Charlie and his colleagues develop El-E?
A. By having it communicate with more people.
B. By making it able to fetch more items.
C. By letting it pick up objects more accurately.
D. By getting it changeable at different occasions.
4.From the text, we can learn that_______.
A. robots are getting more and more popular
B. robots are quicker than human beings
C. more and more people begin to develop robots for the disabled
D. correcting mistakes can help the robot work more successfully
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There is no doubt that teens today are extremely busy. Homework piles up and extra-curricular (课外的) activities are time-consuming. Often, teens have to take part in a sport or activity after school, and they are up until 10:00 or later doing homework. Getting teenagers involved in volunteer opportunities can give them a sense of accomplishment that is not connected with sports or school.
Teenagers are often in their own little world. Helping them get involved in volunteering opportunities is the perfect way for them to open up that world and give their time to a good cause.
The key to getting teens involved in volunteer work is to find an opportunity that will fit into their schedule and find something that interests them. Also, keep it close to home. If they have to travel a long distance to volunteer, it’s less likely to be accomplished.
My son has helped with the local library’s reading program for two summers. It is close to home and the schedule is very elastic. We go in and choose days that work with his schedule and he volunteers for about 2 hours at a time. He is responsible for helping kids get signed up for the summer reading program and helping them record the hours they read. It is only a one-week time commitment, but it is very rewarding.
When teens volunteer they often see that there are others more needy than themselves. They also learn time management. Your teen will become a more rounded, less self-centred individual.
Colleges see thousands of students applying for admission every year. If your teen has shown the devotion to volunteer in the community, it can give him the advantage for college admission or scholarship opportunities. So, volunteering is good for their present and their future!
1.What is the text mainly about?
A. The heavy loads faced by teens toady.
B. The benefits of volunteering for teens.
C. The author’s son’s volunteering experience.
D. The requirements of volunteering.
2.The author of the text probably_______.
A. never thought his son would volunteer
B. tries to limit his son’s volunteering time
C. supports his son in volunteering
D. is concerned about his son’s learning
3.We can infer from the last paragraph that_______.
A. colleges show more preference for students with volunteering experiences
B. volunteering can help a teen stand out as an excellent student
C. scholarship opportunities are only offered to excellent students
D. one can’t become an excellent student without volunteering experience
4.The underlined word “elastic” in the fourth paragraph can be best replaced by “ ”.
A. independent B. tight
C. precious D. flexible
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Joshua, Helmut, and Bethlehem Michelle O.Donovan ISBN 9781462058679 Life is not easy for nine-year-old Joshua during World War II. Because of his family’s Jewish background, they are sent to live in the concentration camps. Scared and alone, Joshua one day makes friends with a little mouse he calls Bethlehem who becomes his closest friend.
Encourage Me! Inspirational Poetry Gloria Coykendall ISBN 9781412027854 It is an easy-to-read collection of poems originally written to encourage in faith and to be a cure for chromic depression(长期抑郁) … cure to strengthen identity and purpose. |
More Things in Heaven Bill Bosworth ISBN 9780595433582 In his More Things in Heaven, Bill Bosworth presents the highlights of his 83 years of life, including his trips to India and the study of the writings of several great spiritual leaders. More things in Heaven will appeal to anyone who insists on finding the deepest meaning for their existence based on their own experiences. |
Creation or Evolution Michael Ebifegha ISBN 9781450289023
Were humans created, or did they evolve? How old is the Earth? The debate between science and religion continues to be heated. In Creation or Evolution, Michael Ebifegha examines these two opposed world views within the structure of empirical(实证的) science. | |
Seeking the Edge Dr. Joseph L. Rose ISBN 9781462031795 Seeking the Edge provides the tools and techniques to find that edge in one’s life---driving readers to achieve success whether in your current job, finding a new job, in education, family, or even hobbies. | |
1.The ISBN for the book of poems is _______.
A. 9781462031795 B. 9781462058679
C. 9780595433582 D. 9781412027854
2.What kind of readers will probably like reading More Things in Heaven?
A. Those who are trying to be spiritual leaders.
B. Those who are searching for the meaning of life.
C. Those who study the art of writing.
D. Those who like traveling abroad.
3.Which of the following books explores the origin of humans?
A. Seeking the Edge.
B. More Things in Heaven.
C. Joshua, Helmut, and Bethlehem.
D. Creation or Evolution.
书面表达
假设你是新华中学的李华，你和在上海上学的英国朋友Tom 约好下周去北京旅游，但你因故不能赴约。请给他写封Email：1. 表示歉意 2. 解释原因 3. 另约时间 词数要求：100左右。
此题考察主语从句、宾语从句、表语从句，请用适当连接词填空，每空一词。
1.He wasn’t sure _____________ he should stay or leave.
2. I have made it clear ____________ I will not give up the plan.
3.Andy worked very hard, and that was ___________ he got an A.
4.___________ will go to the meeting makes no difference.
5. ___________ I am worried about is that I can’t afford the cost.
6. Do you remember the parking lot near the cinema? That is ___________ I met her.
请用适当情态动词填空，每空一词。
1. In those days on winter evenings, we ___________ all sit around the fire, chatting.
2. Your sister has been admitted to Beijing University? She __________ be quite clever!
3.You haven’t finished your paper? But you ___________ have finished it by the end of last week!
4.I promise if you win the football game, all of you ___________ have a chance to travel in Paris for free.
