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Each year there are many new inventions. This list includes some of the most exciting inventions coming out in recent years.
Xbox Adaptive Controller
The Xbox Adaptive Controller made by the Microsoft is designed to make the game world easier. It can help those with limited hand and arm mobility play games. It connects devices such as switches, buttons and joysticks （操纵杆）to create a custom controller experience.
Solar Charged Jacket
If you are a night runner, then this one is for you. Created by a company named Vollebak, the Solar Charged Jacket' s special material takes in any light during the day and gives off its green energy for
those who need it to ensure safety after dark.
Gravity Blanket
A gravity blanket is a magic blanket, which weighs around 10% of your body. It provides stress and sensory input for you. Covered with it, you’ll feel like being hugged to sleep. The super comfortable blanket helps those who are stressed or can not fall asleep easily.
LynQ
Getting separated from friends or family members in a vacation travel can be boring. A LynQ helps you solve the problem. It is a compass-like wireless communication module, which can help you find your beloved ones when you get separated from the group. In positioning, unlike a smart phone, a LynQ does not need any WiFi to stay connected.
21. Why was the Xbox Adaptive Controller invented?
A. To help users feel safe in the darkness.
B. To help those disabled in the hand and arm play games.
C. To cure people with limited hand mobility.
D. To help people find the lost.
22. Which of the following inventions is designed for those who lose sleep?
A. Gravity Blanket. B. LynQ.
C. Solar Charged Jacket. D. Xbox Adaptive Controller
23. What makes a LynQ different from a smart phone in positioning?
A. It is a wireless communication module. B. It doesn't rely on WiFi connection.
C. It can separate people from the group. D. It can give off green energy.
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. B
【解析】
本文是说明文。主要介绍了最几年让人激动的四个新发明。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“The Xbox Adaptive Controller made by the Microsoft is designed to make the game world easier. It can help those with limited hand and arm mobility play games.” (微软制造的Xbox自适应控制器旨在让游戏世界变得更容易。它可以帮助那些手和手臂活动受限的人玩游戏。)可知，Xbox自适应控制器是为了帮助那些手和手臂活动受限的人玩游戏而发明的。故选B项。
22题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Covered with it, you’ll feel like being hugged to sleep. The super comfortable blanket helps those who are stressed or can not fall asleep easily.” （盖上它，你会觉得就像被抱着睡觉一样。超级舒适的毛毯可以帮助那些有压力或不易入睡的人。）可知，Gravity Blanket是为了那些不易入睡的人设计的。故选A项。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“In positioning, unlike a smart phone, a LynQ does not need any WiFi to stay connected.”（ 在定位方面，与智能手机不同的是，LynQ不需要任何WiFi来保持连接。）可知，LynQ的不同于智能手机之处是它不需要连接WiFi。故选B项。
