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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
Samsung 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 form 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. Hay 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. 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. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个最有趣和最有创意的发明的情况。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“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.(它就像一个智能助手，无论你去哪里，它都会滚进你的卧室，敲响你的闹钟，滚到厨房打开烤面包机，在你刷牙的时候为你播报天气预报)”可知，Sweet Little Rolling Robot可以帮助你做家务。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Insoles to Pick Up Your Pact部分中“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.(任何跑步者都知道正确的鞋子是你速度的关键。但Nurvv鞋垫承诺的不仅仅是缓冲。这款鞋垫可以将数据传输到一个教练应用程序，后者会提供有关你的技术和表现的信息。它会测量你的脚伤并评估你受伤的风险。然后，这款应用会生成个性化的锻炼计划，设定目标，帮助你打破最佳速度)”可知，Nurvv适合跑步者。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“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Weber的新智能烧烤架。它可以监控你的猪肉和火鸡，同时一款应用程序会提供烹饪技巧和安全温度方面的建议)”可知，Weber的发明做饭很方便。故选B。
