Question

【题目】Every year, TIME editors take a look at the past year’s coolest inventions. Last year, they picked 25 favorites. These inventions are making the world better, smarter and a little more fun. Here are some exciting ones.

A See-through Truck

Too often people meet with car accidents because a large vehicle blocks their view. This is especially true in Argentina. The South American country is known for its winding and narrow roads. However, Samsung and ad agency Leo Burnett have come up with a creative solution: the Safety Truck. The system sends video footage（片段）in front of a truck to four screens on its back. It gives drivers a clear view of what’s ahead.

A Virtual（虚拟的）Pencil and Paper

In the 450 years or so since its invention, a pencil has become so common. It’s easy to forget how great technology is. It writes darker words when you press it harder. Its marks can be erased（擦掉）. It’s difficult to digitally copy the way it works. That’s what makes Apple’s latest effort so impressive. The Apple Pencil allows users to draw, paint, or write on a screen, just as they do on a piece of paper. The Apple Pencil goes for $99, and the iPad Pro is $799+.

Easy-on Shoes

In 2012, Matthew Walzer, a high school student with a disability, sent a note to Nike. “My dream is to go to college,’’ he wrote, “without having to worry about someone coming to tie my shoes every day.” Nike appointed a design team to the challenge. This year, they came up with their solution: the Flyease. The basketball shoes can be fastened with one hand. A pair of Nike Flyease shoes sells for $130.

【1】 How does a See-through Truck help avoid the accidents?

A. By putting a big block in front of a car.

B. By sending video footage in front of a truck to four screens on its back.

C. By writing something on a screen, just as they do on a piece of paper.

D. By having to worry about someone rushing out in front of the truck every time.

【2】What makes Apple’s latest effort so impressive?

A. The Apple Pencil allows users to draw, paint, or write on a screen.

B. The Apple Watch gives users exact time when people need to know it.

C. The Apple Pencil goes for $99, and the iPad Air is $799+.

D. The Apple Pencil leaves darker marks on the screen and its marks can’t be erased.

【3】Which of the following would Tom, a disabled boy with one hand, like to own?

A. A See-through Truck.

B. A Virtual Pencil and Paper.

C. A Flying Bicycle.

D. Easy-on Shoes.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】A

【3】D

【解析】

【文章大意】本文介绍了去年全球的一些科技产品。三星、苹果和耐克公司都推出了各自的新产品。这些产品一定会给人们带来更好的生活体验，和更安全的出行。

【1】B通过对A See-through Truck的阅读可知，The system sends video footage（片段）in front of a truck to four screens on its back，所以B项正确。

【2】A 根据A Virtual Pencil and Paper中的“The Apple Pencil allows users to draw, paint, or write on a screen, just as they do on a piece of paper.”可知A项符合题意，故答案为A。

【3】D 根据对文章中Easy-on Shoes的阅读和文中的句子“a high school student with a disability, sent a note to Nike”和“The basketball shoes can be fastened with one hand.”可知D项正确。