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Are you interested in hi-tech products? Here are some that you might find at the market pretty soon.
CX-1
Tired of dragging your bag through busy airports? Then you might want to consider CX-1. The smart suitcase uses facial recognizing software to follow its owner as he / she is checking in or heading to the gate. Though CX-1 can only move at a speed of up to seven miles per hour, a tiny tool enables owners to keep track of the suitcase’s location. It is expected to be sold on the market by late 2018.
Aibo
Sony’s latest version of the Aibo robotic dog is almost as fun as the real thing—but much less work. The pet dog can recognize its owner, obey several commands, and even recall the behavior that pleases its master the most. Aibo can also learn new tricks, take photographs, and over time, develop its own unique personality.
Forpheus
Forpheus, an “athletic” robot developed by Japanese technology company Omron. It teaches users how to play ping-pong. The 10-feet-tall machine uses a camera and artificial intelligence to track the ball’s speed and can predict the ball’s direction correctly. The smart Forpheus can also quickly test its player’s abilities and adjust the playing level, making the game fun.
Black Box VR
Though many people determine to go to the gym once a week, few reach their goal. Black Box VR wants to change that by turning hard exercise into fun video games. Using it, gym users will find themselves fighting enemies, including big creatures—all while getting exercise.
1. What is the feature of CX-1?
A. It can be opened by facial expressions.
B. It can recognize and follow its owner.
C. It can move very fast in busy places.
D. It can sense the suitcase’s location.
2. Who would most probably want an Aibo?
A. People who want to walk a dog.
B. People who often play tricks on others.
C. People who want to take high-quality photographs.
D. People who want a dog but can’t look after a real one.
3. Which product can help people do physical exercise regularly?
A. CX-1. B. Aibo.
C. Forpheus. D. Black Box VR.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. D
【解析】
【分析】这是科技类说明文。文章主要介绍了几款高科技产品。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据CX-1部分The smart suitcase uses facial recognizing software to follow its owner as he / she is checking in or heading to the gate.的描述，可知这款产品使用了面部识别软件，可以识别主人，并跟随主人，B项符合题意，故选B。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据Aibo部分的描述，索尼最新版的Aibo机器狗几乎和真狗一样有趣，但工作量要小得多，可以推测出这款产品比较适合想养狗，又没有更多时间照顾的人，D项符合题意，故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Black Box VR部分Black Box VR wants to change that by turning hard exercise into fun video games. Using it, gym users will find themselves fighting enemies, including big creatures—all while getting exercise.可知Black Box VR想要通过把艰苦的锻炼变成有趣的电子游戏来改变人们不能达到健身目标的现状，因此D符和题意，故选D。
【点睛】本文介绍了几款高科技的产品，分别对这几款产品的特点进行了描述。本文考查细节题为主，细节题可以在文章中直接找到与答案有关的信息或是其变体。搜查信息在阅读中非常重要，它包括理解作者在叙述某事时使用的具体事实、数据、图表等细节信息。在一篇短文里大部分篇幅都属于这类围绕主体展开的细节。做这类题一般采用寻读法即先读题，然后带着问题快速阅读短文，找出与问题有关的词语或句子，再对相关部分进行分析对比，找出答案。如第三个小题，根据Black Box VR部分Black Box VR wants to change that by turning hard exercise into fun video games. Using it, gym users will find themselves fighting enemies, including big creatures—all while getting exercise.可知Black Box VR想要通过把艰苦的锻炼变成有趣的电子游戏来改变人们不能达到健身目标的现状，可以确定答案。
