人教版英语精品资料活页作业(四).阅读理解WASHINGTONIts a great achievement that inspires notions(观念)of robots with consciousness and independent minds.When people or animals get hurt，they can usually compensate for minor injuries and keep limping along，but for robots，even slight damage can make them stumble and fall.However，a recentlymade robot has demonstrated a novel ability：it can heal its own damage.The new robot，which looks like a splaylegged.fourfooted starfish，can sense injury to itself and adapt.That ability sets the new robot apart from earlier machines.Because the robot can recover from unfamiliar places.“There is a need for planetary robotic rovers(漫游者)to be able to fix things on their own，”says Josh Bongard，a professor in the University of Vermont，who is one of the devices creators.“Robots on other planets must be able to continue their mission without human help if they are damaged and cannot communicate their problem back to earth.”A typical robot functions according to a computer program，but the new robot works differently.First，sensors in its four legs observe the robots movements and signals to its builtin computer.From the information it collects，the robot creates its own programs that allow it to adapt to different situations.For example，when the researchers shortened one of the robots legs，the smart machine simply adjusted its way of walkingit used three legs instead of four.The researchers are looking for other places to put the resilient robot to work.One pellicle spot is the ocean floor.That dark and dangerous undersea place might be a good choice for a robot the scientists call the Starfish.“We never officially named the robot，but we usually refer to it as the Starfish，even though a real starfish has five rather than four legs，”says Bongard.“Also，a real starfish is much better than our robot at recovering from injury，because it can actually grow its legs again.”Scientists have created robots that help humans in many ways：by exploring space，fighting fires，and even performing surgery.语篇解读：文章向我们介绍了一种新型的机器人，它能在身体受损的情况下进行自我调节、自我修复。1The newlydesigned robot distinguishes itself from the former ones because it _.Acan communicate with people on the earth about their problemsBworks according to a certain computer programCcan find its problems and solve them automaticallyDcan explore unfamiliar places解析：细节理解题。由第三段的“.can sense injury to itself and adapt”可知，这台机器人能够自己发现问题，并进行自动修复。答案：C2The underlined word“resilient”in the last paragraph means the robot is _.AcreativeBnewlymadeCable to recoverDinformative解析：词义猜测题。下文把这种类型的机器人比作starfish，并把它的性能和真正的starfish进行了比较：“a real starfish is much better than our robot at recovering from injury.”由此可以得出答案。答案：C3Which of the following is TRUE about the robot“Starfish”？AIt was spoken highly of by people for its special ability.BIt will stumble and fall if damaged.CIt can grow its legs again once they are broken.DIt has started to work on the ocean floor.解析：细节理解题。用排除法。最后一段告诉我们，机器人不能和真的海星(starfish)一样长出新腿，故排除C；由最后一段前三句话可知：科学家正在寻找地方来试验这种机器人，也就是说还没有在海底使用，所以D项错误；由倒数第二段的最后一句话可以看出，这种机器人具有自我修复功能，即使是在一条腿受损的情况下，用三条腿也能走路，故B项错误。答案：A4What might be the best title for the passage?AHow does the Starfish robot work?BDoItYourself robots repairCRobots designed to work on other planetsDNew robots helping us in many ways解析：标题归纳题。文章向我们介绍了最近研发出来的一款智能机器人，其独特之处在于能够在部件损坏的情况下进行自我诊断、自我修复。由此可以看出B项最能概括全文。答案：B.七选五Taking good notes is a timesaving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways.1._Second，your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test.Third，notetaking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report.2._ Whenever or however you take notes，keep in mind that notetaking is a selective process.3._The following methods may work best for you.Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.Write your notes in your own words.4. _Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.As you take notes，you may want to use your own shorthand(速记)When you do，be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time.5._AYou will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.BUse words，not complete sentences.CThere are three practical notetaking methods.DYou must write your notes on separate paper.EOtherwise，you may not be able to read your notes later.FThat means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.GFirst，the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.答案：15GAFBE .完形填空My husband and I were o