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Inventors are always at work, dreaming up new technologies. Some inventions help us solve problems. Others make life easier, or more fun. Here, TFK(Time for Kids) presents 3 of our favorite inventions. See how they make us live a better life.
Stopping Sickness
Christine Schindler is an engineer. She wanted to help stop the spread of foodborne illnesses. So she created PATHSPOT. It uses light to scan a person’s hands for harmful germs. Restaurant employees hold their hands beneath the scanner. Then the scanner judges whether they must be rewashed. About 100 locations have started using the product since it launched in May.
Talking Eyes
For people who are blind or have other visual problems, the ORCAM MYEYE 2 could be a game changer. It might also prove useful for people with reading difficulties. Described as “talking glasses,” this AI device can be attached to any eyeglass frame. It can identify faces. It can also read text aloud. Fitting all this power into such a small device is like “putting an elephant in a small closet,” says Amnon Shashua, the inventor of the technology. Now the device can be bought online.
Sport-safe
Research shows that playing football increases the risk of brain injury. Still, about a million kids under the age of 13 play football, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association. That’s where the VICIS ZERO1 YOUTH football helmet comes in. It has thick, force-absorbing support on the front and sides, where kids are likely to take the hardest hits on the field. Players on 1,500 youth teams have worn the helmet.
1. What is the function of Pathspot?
A. Killing the germs on hands. B. Checking if hands are clean.
C. Rewashing employees’ hands. D. Stopping the reproduction of germs.
2. Which of the following is the feature of Talking Eyes?
A. Low-noise. B. Portable.
C. Single-function D. Power-saving.
3. What can we learn about VICIS ZERO1 YOUTH ?
A. It is available to the public now. B. It improves kids’ football skills.
C. It is designed for kids under 13 only. D. Its front and sides are the hardest.
【答案】1. B 2. B 3. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。介绍了一些科技新发明。
【详解】1.细节理解题。结合题干关键词“Pathspot”，定位到文章第一个黑体字下方“So she created PATHSPOT. It uses light to scan a person’s hands for harmful germs.”（所以她创建了PATHSPOT ，它利用光线扫描人的手，寻找有害的细菌。）可知，这个发明物是用来检查手上是否干净。选项B与文意一致，故选B项。
2.细节理解题。结合题干关键词“Talking Eyes”，定位到文章第二个黑体字下方“ Described as “talking glasses,” this AI device can be attached to any eyeglass frame.”（被称为”会说话的眼镜”这种人工智能装置可以连接到任何眼镜架上。）可知，这种眼镜方便携带。选项B符合文意。故选B项。
3.推理判断题。结合题干关键词“VICIS ZERO1 YOUTH ”，定位到文章第三个黑体字下方“Players on 1,500 youth teams have worn the helmet.”（1500支青年队的队员都已经戴过这个头盔。）可推知，这项发明已经被公众使用。选项A符合文意。故选A项。
