2019高三英语星级阶梯阅读练习三星级16ANot having done physical exercise for some time, I found myself a little low-spirited and couldnt study efficiently, so I decided to do some running the next day. At 6:15 the next morning, my alarm clock rang. Unwilling to rise from my bed, I turned it off and went back to sleep. However, 5 minutes later, I struggled to get up. After washing and brushing, I had my sneakers on and went out.Wow! The air was so fresh that I couldnt help breathing it deeply. I stretched (伸展)my arms and legs, then started to run. I found all things around me were so attractive. Look, the branches were waving, as if they were welcoming me; the blossoming flowers were bowing, with shyness, just like girls. Listen, the wind was whispering, as if to say “come on, girl”. Whats more interesting was those two birds, perching in the tree. They were scared and flew away when I passed them. “Hey, chaps, relax.” I shouted without stopping running. “Lets enjoy the beautiful morning together!” Then miracle（奇迹）happened. The two little creatures seemed to understand what I said. They turned back and twittered（吱吱叫）around me. “Are you singing for me?” I asked. They twittered again and again, sounded like “Yes”. I was delighted to hear that. Ah, what a wonderful morning and how beautiful life is!Actually, there are a lot of charming things around us. Helen Keller wrote in her famous article Three Days to See, “The seeing see little”. Indeed, many of us ignore the beauty around us, just because we are familiar with them. They always complain that life is boring. But, I just want to say, if you live each day with appreciation of things around, youll find life is very charming. So, lets enjoy life from now on.56.According to the passage, the writer went running with the purpose of _. A. talking with birdsB. breathing fresh airC. making herself more activeD. seeing the beauty of nature57.When did the writer get up? A. At 6:15. B. At 6:20. C. Before daybreak. D. In the late morning.58. What does the underlined sentence “The seeing see little” in the last paragraph mean?A. People who can see hardly find the beauty of nature.B. Those who can see enjoy nature much more than the blind.C. People who go sight-seeing can see little.D. Those who go out only see little things.59. The purpose of the writer in writing this passage is to tell us that _. A. fresh air is beneficialB. the nature in the morning is very beautifulC. physical exercise is usefulD. we should appreciate the beautiful things in lifeBInventors are always looking for ways to make our lives easier, greener and a whole lot more fun. Take a look at the following breakthroughs in science and technology. What in the world will inventors dream up next?Superhero SuitHave you ever dreamed of becoming a superhero? Dream no more. Theres a real Iron Man suit, XOS 2, which instantly transforms the person wearing it. The suit provides the power to lift 200 pounds with ease and break slabs（厚片）of wood with a single karate chop. It was designed to help the military with heavy lifting. One person in the suit could do the work of three soldiers.Up, Up and Away!It took him 30 years to develop it, and now Glen Martins invention is ready to take off. The Martin Jetpack allows its operator to fly 8,000 feet into the air. Unfortunately, you cant soar through the skies too long. The jetpack holds only 30 minutes worth of fuel. The aircraft will sell for $100,000.Hardworking RobotThe EMIEW2 robot is the perfect office helper. Need a document delivered? No problem! It can also guide visitors to their destinations. The three-foot-tall robot can identify different human voices and respond to commands. One day, it may serve as a receptionist or a security guard.Green MachineSay goodbye to gasoline! The AirPod car runs on air power. That means this car wont pollute the environment. A high-pressure air tank can fill the car in minutes. The three-wheeler can travel about 130 miles between fill-ups.Beef PowerAll aboard the beef train! Amtraks Heartland Flyer runs partly on fuel that is made from cow fat. The goal is to reduce carbon emissions by 10%. The train travels between Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Fort Worth, Texas.Robo-GuardEMILY is a robotic, four-foot-long buoy (救生圈). She can swim through riptides (激流) at up to 24 miles per hour. Her inventor, Tony Mulligan, says thats 15 times as fast as human lifeguards! EMILY is powered by a tiny electric pump and operated by remote control.60. What is the disadvantage of Glen Martins invention?A. It uses large amounts of fuel.B. It only flies at low altitudes.C. It needs a big landing field.D. It has a small gas tank.61. Which of the following inventions may be popular with modern companies?A. The EMIEW2 robot. B. EMILY.C. XOS 2. D. The Martin Jetpack.62. How many environment-friendly inve