Question

You can't always predict a heavy rain or remember your umbrella. But designer Mikhail Belyaev doesn't think that forgetting to check the weather forecast before heading out should result in you getting wet. That's why he created Lampbrella, a lamp post with its own rain－sensing umbrella.

The designer says he came up with the idea after watching people get wet on streets in Russia. “Once, I was driving on a central Saint Petersburg street and saw the street lamps lighting up people trying to hide from the rain. I thought it would be appropriate to have a canopy(伞篷)built into a street lamp，” he said.

The Lampbrella is a standard－looking street lamp fitted with an umbrella canopy. It has a built－in electric motor which can open or close the umbrella on demand. Sensors(传感器)then ensure that the umbrella offers pedestrians(行人)shelter whenever it starts raining.

In addition to the rain sensor, there's also a 360° motion sensor on the fiberglass street lamp which detects whether anyone is using the Lampbrella.After three minutes of not being used the canopy is closed.

According to the designer, the Lampbrella would move at a relatively low speed, so as not to cause harm to the pedestrians. Besides, it would be grounded to protect from possible lightning strike. Each Lampbrella would offer enough shelter for several people. Being installed(安装) at 2 meters off the ground, it would only be a danger for the tallest of pedestrians.

While there are no plans to take the Lampbrella into production, Belyaev says he recently introduced his creation to one Moscow Department, and insists his creation could be installed on any street where a lot of people walk but there are no canopies to provide shelter.

1. For what purpose did Belyaev create the Lampbrella?

A. To protect people from the rain.

B. To predict a heavy rain.

C. To check the weather forecast.

D. To remind people to take an umbrella.

2.What do we know from Belyaev's words in Paragraph 2?

A. It rains a lot in the city of Saint Petersburg.

B. His creation was inspired by an experience.

C. Street lamps are protected by canopies.

D. He enjoyed taking walks in the rain.

3.What does Paragraph 5 mainly tell us about the Lampbrella?

A. Its moving speed. B. Its appearance.

C. Its safety. D. Its installation.

4.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A. The designer will open a company to promote his product.

B. The Lampbrella could be put into immediate production.

C. The designer is confident that his creation is practical.

D. The Lampbrella would be put on show in Moscow.

 

Answer 1

1.A

2.B

3.C

4.C

【解析】

试题分析：本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了一种新开发的伞。这种伞是类似于灯柱那样立在人行道旁的，若是产生了雨水就会打开为行人遮雨。

1.1】A理解分析题：文章第一段说道，You can't always predict a heavy rain or remember your umbrella. But designer Mikhail Belyaev doesn't think that forgetting to check the weather forecast before heading out should result in you getting wet. 意思是我们会忘记带伞或者看天气预报，也不能够预测天气。而这个导致的结果就是我们会被淋湿。第一段最后一句说明了会淋湿是开发这种新的雨伞的原因。所以答案选A。

2.2】B理解分析题：从Belyaev的话中I thought it would be appropriate to have a canopy built into a street lamp可以知道，他谈论的是他在某个雨天的经历，看到有人躲在了灯下面想避雨，这个就是他研发这种新雨伞的原因。所以答案选B.

3.3】C理解分析题：第五段都是在谈论这种雨伞会怎么安装，有一些什么特色，怎么防范危险。所以整体看来，整段都是讨论新雨伞的安装。答案是C。

4.4】C理解分析题：第五段的最后一句提到insists his creation could be installed on any street where a lot of people walk but there are no canopies to provide shelter这个说明了这个设计者的产品虽然没有被投产，但是他还是很自信自己的设计一定能投入生产。所以选C

考点：科技说明类短文