One advantage of the Internet is shopping conveniently online for clothes; one disadvantage of the Internet is also shopping conveniently online for clothes.
“Nothing fits,” said Lam Yuk Wong, a senior in electrical and computer engineering at Rice University. “Everyone says this. They order clothes and they don’t fit. People get very unhappy.”
Wong and her design partner, Xuaner “Cecilia” Zhang, are Team White Mirror, creators of what they call a “virtual (虚拟)fitting room”. Their goal is simple and consumer-friendly: to let online clothing shoppers have a perfect fit and a perfect look when shopping every time. Both women are from China, Wong from Hong Ko ng and Zhang from Beijing. They both order most of their clothing online. They got the idea from their own experience as consumers and from listening to the complaints of friends and relatives. “They say, ‘The color is wrong’ or ‘I got the right size but it still does not fit.’ We want to make it like you’re in the store trying on the clothes,” Zhang said.
Using a Kinect developed by Microsoft for use with its Xbox 360 video game player, Zhang scans Wong and turns her image into, in effect, a virtual model, keeping Wong’s dimensions (尺寸), and even her skin and hair color. “We put the clothes on the shopper’s 3-D body models and show how they look when they are dressed,” Wong said. So far, Wong and Zhang have adapted the software to show dresses and shirts, and they are now working on shorts.
Asked if she thought men as well as women might be interested in using their virtual fitting room, Wong said, “I think their wives will care about this, so it will also be important to men.”
1.Why is shopping conveniently online for clothes a disadvantage?
A. Students may easily get addicted to it.
B. Clothes bought online may not fit.
C. It attracts more online clothing shoppers.
D. It causes shoppers to waste too much money.
2.Wong and Zhang got the idea to design a virtual fitting room from ____.
A. their shopping experiences B. a program at their university
C. some shop-owners’ complaints D. the Xbox 360 video game player
3.Which of the following shows the process of using the virtual fitting room?
A. scanning -- trying on clothes -- getting images
B. trying on clothes -- getting models -- scanning
C. scanning -- getting models --trying on clothes
D. trying on clothes -- getting images -- scanning
4.What did Wong think of her virtual fitting room?
A. It is perfectly developed. B. It will have its market share.
C. It is limited to women shoppers. D. It is like a kind of video game player.
学练快车道快乐假期寒假作业系列答案科目：高中英语 来源：江西省2016-2017学年高二下学期第二次月考（5月）英语试卷 题型：阅读理解
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The digitizing and globalizing world is changing the working of culture. As some see it, cities and nations are losing their common culture and their general spirit: people can no longer count on those around them valuing any of the same music or films. Others argue that a common culture is not dying so much as changing forms: it is less and less attached to a particular area and ever more linked to global networks.
The facts lead to the change that anyone can become a cultural producer today, that the culture is increasingly available everywhere you want it, and whenever you want it, not just in the two months after the movie or book came out. Cultural possibilities have multiplied as a result, but the change also means fewer cultural moments. It is easy to find the change in terms of loss of diversity of society. So what will it mean if globalization turns us into one wide world culture?
For the enthusiasts of these changes, culture is not about popular artists or books, but centers on platforms like Google and Wikipedia, where every variety of culture brings about the exchange of knowledge and ideas, and makes connections across boundaries. It is perhaps debatable whether two people who have participated in such websites, but in totally different corners of them, have had a cultural experience in common. In fact, these platforms become very successful with a large crowd of people, who build things together, share information, and forward articles back and forth. Here are still more questions. What does it mean for the future of countries that culture now goes beyond the limits of the nation? Is there anything to defend and preserve in the passing cultural world, or is that merely to favor pen over printing press, horse over automobile?
Up to now a growing quantity of culture has been globally spreading and developing. More individuals (个人) than ever have the chances to be makers of culture, even if that means more to choose from and fewer standards to be reached in common. What it means is this strange feeling: that of being more connected than ever, with one-click access to so much of the cultural harvest around the world, and yet, of being starved for having similar interests and opinions with others, concerned only with ourselves.
1.In Paragraph 1 the author indicates ______.
A. the missing of common culture
B. the cultural diversity among people
C. the disadvantage in the digitizing society
D. the double standard of cultural evaluation
2.It can be inferred from Paragraph 3 that ______.
A. people feel satisfied with the current culture
B. enthusiasts look for current culture from famous artists
C. disappearance of common culture is a problem to be solved
D. common culture may exit into websites that connect the world
3.According to the author, the increase of cultural possibilities can be caused by ______.
A. agreement with common culture
B. individuals as cultural producers
C. popular artists and books available
D. a reduction in development of culture
4.What is the author’s attitude towards current culture?
A. Uninterested.
B. Approving.
C. Uncertain.
D. Critical.
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2.Norway is at the top of the list，but the US is at number 7.
3.Passengers are permitted carry only one piece of hand luggage onto the plane.
4.Indeed, body positions are part of that we call “body language”．
5.The tubes were attached to a long stick which helped keep the rocket moved in a straight direction.
6.Believing in yourself is the key of success.
7.If we sit near the front of the bus, we'll have the better view.
8.If you throw light at something, you make it easier to understand.
9.Great changes have been taken place in our country in the past thirty years.
10.The garbage is then taken away and，if possibly, recycled.
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“How do you explain the fact that even though you were both blind and deaf, you were able to accomplish so much？” Queen Victoria of England asked Helen Keller.
Ms Keller answered, “If it had not been for Anne Sullivan, the name of Helen Keller would have remained unknown.”
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An elderly nurse believed there was hope, however, and she made it her mission to show love to the child. She still continued to visit for she believed Little Annie could recover, if she was shown love.
Eventually, doctors noticed a change in the girl. Where they witnessed anger and coldness they noted gentleness and love. They moved her upstairs where she continued to improve. Then the day finally came when this seemingly “hopeless” child was released.
Anne Sullivan grew into a young woman with a desire to help others as she, herself, was helped by the kind nurse. It was she who saw the great potential in Helen Keller. She loved her, disciplined her，played with her and worked with her until the weak candle became a beacon of light to the world. She worked wonders in Helen's life; but it was a loving nurse who first believed in Little Annie and lovingly transformed an uncommunicative child into a compassionate teacher.
“If it had not been for Anne Sullivan, the name of Helen Keller would have remained unknown.” But if it had not been for a kind and dedicated nurse, the name of Anne Sullivan would have remained unknown. And so it goes. And how far forward will it lead?
1.When she was young, Little Annie________．
A．enjoyed being locked in the basement of a mental institution
B．complained about her loneliness
C．showed her friendly attitude to others
D．suffered from mental illness
2.Why did the “hopeless” Little Annie change into a helpful one?
A．Because an efficient way was found by doctors to cure her illness.
B．Because a nurse who was concerned about her helped her constantly.
C．Because she was taken good care of by her relative.
D．Because the illness was defeated by her own strong will.
3.How did Anne Sullivan help Helen Keller?
A．She devoted all her time to dealing with everything for Helen Keller.
B．She promised Helen Keller never to leave her.
C．She trained Helen Keller to control her behaviour.
D．She encouraged Helen Keller to make friends with others.
4.Which of the following might be the best title for the text?
A．A caring nurse
B．Chain of love
C．Without respect, without success
D．God helps those who help themselves
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With the summer holiday just around the comer, it seems like everybody is busy planning their vacations. Here are some lips that can help you enjoy your holiday without emptying your pocket:
Travel off-season
Go to your desired destination while the demand is low and take advantage of huge discounts. During the peak season, the hotel and flight prices increase quickly, and you’ll likely spend more of your vacation time standing in line due to the rush of tourists. 1.
Eat like a local
Why eat at big chain restaurants when you can experience something new? 2. During your family trip, try new food where the locals eat. This will not just save money, but also provide you with a new and different experience. For smaller meals and snacks, avoid restaurants and try street food or other takeout.
3.
Websites can help you find discount hotel rooms. Look for places that do not charge extra for children if they use the existing bedding. Stay with the locals. If you and your family are going to 8tay for a longer period，renting a small apartment is a good choice.
Choose local transportation
4. Instead, take buses, railways or subways, which are always cheaper. If you are planning to stay for a while, you can consider renting a car. Hiring a car is much easier than carrying your bags everywhere if you are moving around a lot.
Don’t hesitate to bargain
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A. Save on hotels.
B. Surf the Internet while traveling.
C. So it’s best to find out when the off-season starts.
D. Therefore, avoid buying anything there.
E. Planning your meals is another way to reduce your travel costs.
F. For this reason, you shouldn’t feel ashamed to ask for bargains.
G. As a tourist, avoid taking taxis whenever possible, since they are expensive.
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The Mirror Has Two Faces
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The heaters consist of two glass5.(plate) sandwiched together.When volt,age（电流）is applied to a metallic lay（金属层）between the plates,it warms up and radiates heat to the room.To protect them from6.(break),the plates7.(make) from the same tempered glass used in8.(commerce) buildings.Fondis' Jean-Marie Trotzier says that installed costs for a9.(give) room are similar to that of electric baseboard heat,but that the panels（电热板）use 15 percent less electricity.
The panels,which come in10.range of colors,have been available in Europe for around three years,their U.S. debut will come as soon as the company finds a distributor.
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Wang Lin failed to be admitted to Hong Kong University last year, and only then________the importance of English.
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