Question

    For those concerned about wrinkles（皱纹）in the skin, it might be a solution: a newly-invented “second skin” that can make aged skin look more youthful.

The wearable film（薄膜）developed at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (（MIT）) has shown promise in a series of experiments where it was used to wrinkles, under-eye- bags and dry skin.

When used to the face or body, the thin film reduced the appearance of wrinkles and under-eye bags, and helped keep moisture （水分）in dry skin, thus making the skin look like younger.

It is designed to be applied in the morning and removed at night. The "second skin” remained unharmed against normal daily wear, and the stresses of exercise and swimming, without falling off.

“You can rub it from the comer and remove it. But it doesn't do that under normal daily wear. We don't want something that falls off," an MIT researcher said.

While normal make-up can cover imperfection on the skin, the new coating changes the way skin behaves by giving it the moisture of young skin. It was developed with help from two companies: Living Proof a make-up firm, and Olivo Labs, a medical company. With more work, they believe the “second skin"' will be used to cover birthmarks, to protect the face from UV rays, or to treat skin diseases or wounds.

The most impressive results came when the researchers used the film to under-eye bags. By pressing the loose skin, the film improved the appearance of the under-eye bags to a level that had only been achieved before with operations.

1.How does the “second skin" make people look younger?

A.By removing make-up on the skin. B.By helping the old skin fall off.

C.By making the skin less dry. D.By protecting the face from the sun.

2.What is the most effective function of the “second skin”?

A.To mask birthmarks. B.To treat skin diseases.

C.To protect wounds. D.To better the under-eye bags.

3.We can learn from the passage that      .

A.people can wear the "second skin” on rainy days.

B.the "second skin" has been used to treat wounds.

C.the "second skin" is designed to fall off by itself at night.

D.two medical companies helped develop the "second skin".

4.Where does this passage probably come from?

A.A news report. B.A science magazine.

C.A travel journal. D.A make-up advertisement.

Answer

1.C

2.D

3.A

4.B

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一种新发明：“第二皮肤”。使用它可以使人看起来更加年轻。

1.细节理解题。根据第三段中“the thin film reduced the appearance of wrinkles and under-eye bags, and helped keep moisture （水分）in dry skin, thus making the skin look like younger.（该薄膜可减少皱纹和眼袋的出现，并有助于保持干燥皮肤中的水分，从而使皮肤看起来更年轻）”可知，“第二皮肤”通过保持干燥皮肤中的水分使皮肤不那么干燥，以使人看起来更年轻。故选C。

2.细节理解题。根据最后一段中“The most impressive results came when the researchers used the film to under-eye bags.（最令人印象深刻的结果是当研究人员将薄膜用于眼袋时）”可知，“第二皮肤”最有效的功能是为了使眼袋看起来美观一些。故选D。

3.推理判断题。根据第四段中“The “second skin” remained unharmed against normal daily wear, and the stresses of exercise and swimming, without falling off.（运动和游泳的压力都不会使“第二皮肤”脱落）”可知，人们在雨天可以穿戴“第二皮肤”。故选A。

4.推理判断题。根据第二段中“The wearable film（薄膜）developed at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has shown promise in a series of experiments where it was used to wrinkles, under-eye- bags and dry skin.（麻省理工学院研发的可穿戴薄膜在抗皱，减少眼袋和缓解干燥的皮肤的实验中显示出了作用）”可知，此文章可能来自于科学杂志。故选B。