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【题目】Mention the word “coding” and the first image that comes to mind is a complicated algorithm（运算法则）that has no relationship to the real world.It is,therefore,no wonder that most kids avoid learning this skill that is becoming increasingly important in today's world.Now,thanks to a small robot,even kids as young as five,will be demanding program.Root,a robot,can be accessed using an iPad.It has been designed to teach coding to kids at various levels.For beginners or young children,Root is less about coding but more about problem-solving.

Kids can construct a “what if” situation by moving icons（图标）around on the tablet and observing the consequences of their action instantly.This simple “cause and effect” logic can be used to teach the robot to “drive” along a vertical dry-erase whiteboard and quickly draw with a dry-erase marker.Root can also be instructed to move around the floor,draw patterns,and avoid barriers.

As students get more comfortable with the concept,they can download commands,meaning that Root can be told to draw a race track on a whiteboard,and then multiple Root robots can be instructed to race each other.Other fun options include programming Root to go faster when driving over the color green and coming to a stop upon sensing the color red.That's just the beginning of the possibilities—Root can also be taught to flee when it detects danger,which in this case is the beam from a flashlight,and even play “Angry Birds” on a whiteboard using real-world physics.Since multiple Roots can be used at the same time,the robot is the perfect classroom tool to introduce coding to young kids.

Raphael believes that this novel approach to coding will excite great interest because unlike the traditional method,Root makes coding fun for even the youngest of students.Unfortunately,the robot,successfully tested by kids in the laboratory,is not yet available for schools.The researchers estimate that Root will be sold for about $200, making it fairly affordable for anyone that wishes to learn how to code.

【1】Why are kids afraid to learn to code according to the author?

A. It is very difficult for them to learn this skill.

B. It gets them more uncomfortable to use computers.

C. Learning code will cost them a large sum of money.

D. Kids find it will have less fun playing computer games.

【2】The robot called Root helps kids to______.

A. change kids' study attitudes B. move icons around more easily

C. greatly improve kids' test marks D. feel at ease when learning to code

【3】What do we know about the robot?

A. It teaches kids to code. B. It is used to design programs.

C. It makes “Angry Birds” popular. D. It helps kids to break codes.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】D

【3】A

【解析】这是一篇介绍说明类文章。文章介绍了一种名叫Root的机器人，它可以教给孩子们编码。文章主要介绍了这种机器人的功能。

【1】推理判断题。由第一段中的“Mention the word “coding” and the first image that comes to mind is a complicated algorithm（运算法则）that has no relationship to the real world.It is,therefore,no wonder that most kids avoid learning this skill”可知，一提到coding(编码)，人们首先想到的是一套复杂的运算法则。它和现实世界没有什么关系。因此，孩子们都避免学习这一技能。由此可以推知，coding是比较复杂，比较难以掌握的技能。所以孩子们都害怕学习编码。故A选项正确。

【2】细节理解题。由最后一段中的“Root makes coding fun for even the youngest of students”可知，该机器人可以使编码成为非常有趣的事情。由此可以推知，它可以使孩子们不那么害怕编码，对编码产生兴趣。故D选项切题。

【3】细节理解题。由第一段中的“It has been designed to teach coding to kids at various levels”可知，这个机器人教给孩子们编码。故A选项正确。