阅读下面的短文。每篇短文的后面有五个问题,每个问题有四个备选答案。请根据短文的内容选择最佳答案。每个试题计3分,共计15分。
A concept car developed by Japanese company Nissan1 has a breathalyzer-like detection system and other instruments that could help keep drunk or over tired drivers off the road.
and passenger seats,while a detector in the gear-shift knob measures perspiration from the drivers palm.
Nissans new concept vehicle also includes a dashboard-mounted camera that tracks a drivers alertness by monitoring their eyes.It will sound an alarm and issue a spoken warning in Japanese or English if it judges that the driver needs to pull over and rest3.
The cars seat belt can also tighten if drowsiness is detected,while an external camera checks that the car is keeping to its lane properly. However,Doi admits that some of the technology,such as the alcohol odor sensor,should be improved.If you drink one beer,its going to register,so we need to study whats the appropriate level for the system to activate, he says.
词汇:
sensor n.传感器 bypass v.绕过
alert adj.警惕的 fatalityn.死亡事故
gear-shift knob 换档把手 drowsinessn.昏昏欲睡
dashboardn.仪表板;挡泥板
1. Which of the following statements is NOT true of the Japanese concept care
B It has sensors that detect traces of alcohol inside the car.
D It has a breathalyzer-like detection system.
A The same detection system mentioned in the previous paragraph.
C A smart car seat belt.
3. What is the function of the camera mentioned in Paragraph 4?
B It judges if the driver wants to pull over.
D It issues an alarm when the driver speaks.
A the overall effectiveness of the detection technology has improved.
C it is impossible to improve the overall effectiveness of the detection system.
5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in Paragraph 6?
B The car will automatically keep to its lane.
D The technology of the alcohol odor sensor should be improved.
1. C 选项A、B、D所述内容都可在短文的第一、第二段中找到。第二段最后一个句子告诉我们,传感器装在司机和乘客的座椅里,而不是在点火系统里,所以选择C。
3. A 第四段描写了安装在概念车仪表板上的照相机的功能。相机跟踪司机的眼睛的活动从而监测司机是否保持清醒状态,如果发现司机需要停车休息,便用英语或日语发出警告。所以除A以外,其他选择都不正确。
5. B 选项A、C、D在短文第六段都能找到,但是却找不到选项B所表达的意思。
Online Shopping 网上购物-英语点津
Bored at work? Sue the boss! 工作无聊怪老板?
Pain in the neck 令人讨厌的事情或人
Get someone's goat 火冒三丈
Lights! Camera! English! 灯光,摄像机,英语!
Cheap and cheerful 物美价廉
Would you let your baby sleep in a box? 你愿意让自己的宝宝在盒子里睡觉吗?
A cashless society 无现金社会
Burn a hole in your pocket 有钱不花难受
To turn something upside down 把……翻个底朝天
It takes two to tango 一个巴掌拍不响
To lie through your teeth 睁眼说瞎话
The last/final straw 忍无可忍,使人最终崩溃的一击
Crash course 速成课
You're pulling my leg! 你在愚弄我!
To make a monkey out of me 捉弄我
Are you addicted to your phone? 你是不是玩手机上瘾了?
It's on the cards 这件事十有八九会发生
Too much stuff 物质主义和简约主义
There's method to my madness 我有一个不合常理的办法