2015年职称英语理工类阅读理解文章及练习(四)

　　Soon, a bra, universally used to provide support and comfort to the breasts, might offer health benefits, for scientists at the University of Bolton are developing a bra that can detect if the person wearing it is suffering from early-stage breast cancer.

　　Professor Elias Siores, inventor of the bra, who works in the Centre for Research and Innovation at the University of Bolton, also claims that the undergarment will be able to assess the effectiveness of any breast cancer treatment its wearer is undergoing.

　　The smart bra works by using a microwave antennae system, which can easily be woven into fabric. The antennae pick up any abnormal temperature changes in the breast tissue, which are linked to breast cancer cells.

　　Siores said that an efficient way to use the bra would be to wear it while plugged into a power supply for a few minutes during diagnosis.

　　The lifesaving undergarment will be manufactured within the next two years

　　A.can offer stronger support and comfort to the breasts than traditional ones.

　　C.detect early-stage breast cancer.

　　正确答案:C

　　2.If a smart bra emits a warning that persists

　　B.it means low battery.

　　D.the wearer should go to the doctor and has her breasts checked

　　解析:问题问的是：胸罩发出警告声并持续不停，意味着什么?从第四段中可以得出你该去看医生了这一结论。A中的将它关掉B中的电量低显然不符合题意;C说的是穿着者一定患有乳癌太过武断，也不确切

　　A.By picking up abnormal temperature changes in the breast tissue.

　　C.By picking up abnormal shape changes of the breasts.

　　正确答案:A

　　4.Brian McCarthys attitude towards the smart bra is

　　B.negative.

　　D.sarcastic.

　　解析:问题问的是：布莱恩麦卡锡对智能胸罩是什么态度?倒数第二段中的innovative一词表明了他的观点，该词意为有创意的，说明他的态度是肯定的

　　A.The smart bra can spot cancer before it develops and spreads.

　　C.The bra must be used together with a computer to get the best effect.

　　正确答案:C