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Four remarkable inventions
For more than half a century, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has been the place for companies and inventors to display their newest and coolest gadgets.
Here are our picks for some of the most interesting and creative inventions.
The Sweet Little Rolling Robot
Sangsung has released Ballie, a tennis-sized robot that can follow you around the house, answer your questions, and entertain your pets. Since it’s equipped with a camera, it can keep an eye on your home while you’re away. It’s like a smart assistant that goes wherever you do, rolling into your bedroom to ring your wake-up alarm, rolling to the kitchen to turn on the toaster and giving you the weather report as you brush your teeth.
The Insoles to Pick Up Your Pact
Any runner knows the right shoes are key to your speed. But Nurvv insoles promise more than mere cushioning. The insoles transmit data to a coaching app, which offers information on your technique and performance. It measures your foot strike and assesses your injury risk. The app then generates personalized workouts to set targets and help you beat your best speeds. Half marathon, here you come!
The No-Studio-Needed Yoga Class
Can’t keep up your commitment to a yoga studio membership? The Yoganotch personal yoga assistant lets you drop into a virtual class any time you want. Follow along with a set series while 3-D sensors tell you whether you need to straighten your legs a bit more. The idea it that it improves your from while reducing the risk of injury.
The Dau-Enhanced Grill
While working by sight, smell and feel, a chef may appreciate Weber’s new Smart Grilling Hub. It can monitor your pork and turkey while an app gives advice about cooking technique and safe temperatures.
1. What can the Sweet Little Rolling Robot do?
A. Feed your pets. B. Play tennis with you.
C. Take you wherever you want. D. Assist you to do your housework.
2. Which of the following is suitable for a runner?
A. Ballie. B. Nurvv. C. Yoganotch. D. Smart Grilling Hub.
3. Which of the following your people will choose to use Yoganotch?
A. A man who usually jogs in the park. B. A boy who is interested in 3-D films.
C. A lady who is doing yoga these days. D. A students who prefers ball games.
4. What do we know about the Weber’s invention?
A. It uses virtual reality. B. It is convenient for cooking.
C. It makes meals for you automatically. D. It helps you do well in your yoga exercises.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C 4. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个最有趣和最有创意发明的情况。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。由The Sweet Little Rolling Robot中的“It’s like a smart assistant that goes wherever you do, rolling into your bedroom to ring your wake-up alarm, rolling to the kitchen to turn on the toaster and giving you the weather report as you brush your teeth. (这就像一个聪明的助手，无论你去哪里，他都会滚进你的卧室按闹钟，滚到厨房打开烤面包机，当你刷牙时给你发天气报告)”可知，Sweet Little Rolling Robot可以帮助你做家务。故选D项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。由The Insoles to Pick Up Your Pact中的“But Nurvv insoles promise more than mere cushioning. (但Nurvv鞋垫承诺的不仅仅是缓冲)”和“It measures your foot strike and assesses your injury risk. The app then generates personalized workouts to set targets and help you beat your best speeds. Half marathon, here you come! (它测量你的脚部撞击并评估你受伤的风险。然后，该应用程序生成个性化的训练，设定目标，帮助你达到最佳速度)”可知，Nurvv适合跑步者。故选B项。
3题详解】
推理判断题。由The No-Studio-Needed Yoga Class中的“Can’t keep up your commitment to a yoga studio membership? The Yoganotch personal yoga assistant lets you drop into a virtual class any time you want. (你不能继续成为瑜伽工作室的会员吗？Yoganotch个人瑜伽助手可以让您随时进入虚拟课程)”可知，Yoganotch是个人瑜伽助手，可得出适合一位最近在做瑜伽的女士。故选C项。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。由The Dau-Enhanced Grill中的“While working by sight, smell and feel, a chef may appreciate Weber’s new Smart Grilling Hub. It can monitor your pork and turkey while an app gives advice about cooking technique and safe temperatures. (通过视觉、嗅觉和触觉工作时，厨师可能会欣赏韦伯新的Smart Grilling Hub。它可以监控你的猪肉和火鸡，同时一个应用程序可以提供烹饪技巧和安全温度方面的建议)”可知，Weber的发明使得做饭很方便。故选B项。
