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1、Unit 5 Nelson Mandela-a modern hero.阅读理解2017河北唐山摸底With the press of a button，a person with severe spinal cord (脊柱) injury is able to walk again，thanks to the Walking Assistive Exoskeleton Robot(WAER)Powered suits that could help paralyzed (瘫痪) people walk and others lift and carry heavy loads with e
2、ase have been a dream since late 19th century.But they can realize their dreams in the 21st century.The 20kilogram robot has four batterypowered motors that can run for up to three hours.Inventor Wu Chenghua，from Taiwans Industrial Technology Research Institute，says it has successfully been in tests
3、 on 12 patients.“We have learned from our research process that patients whose injuries are below the fourth chest joint(关节) are able to use our robot to stand，walk and sit down，”he said.Since walking contributes to muscle exercise，Wu says patients receive some additional benefits.“In the clinical p
4、rocess，we would check their bone mineral density (密度)，and we found that the bone mineral densities of these patients had been improved，” he said.Wu says his exoskeleton may be available for consumers by 2018.Meanwhile，baggage handlers at Tokyos Haneda Airport will soon start testing a similar robot，
5、developed by the Japanese firm Cyberdyne.The batterypowered robot weighs only 3 kilograms，but can lift a heavy object.The machine monitors the movements，says Yoshiyuki Sankai，the developer and CEO of Cyberdyne.“This robot suit monitors the signal，from the human nerve (神经) system to support the waist
6、s movement，”Sankai said.“It selfadjusts the level support to reduce the load on the human waist，light and smart.We believe that it will change the life of paralyzed people in many ways and have a promising future.”1With the help of WAER，patients will probably_.Arecover from spinal cord injuryBimprov
7、e their bone mineral densityCwalk as fast as normal peopleDmonitor their waists movement2What can we learn about the invention of Wu Chenghua from the passage?AIt weighs 3 kilograms and can run for up to three hours.BIt will soon get tested at Tokyos Haneda Airport.CIt may be put into use for consum
8、ers by the year 2028.DIt can be used by patients with injuries below the fourth chest joint.3How does Sankai feel about the future of the robot suits?AOptimistic. BWorried.CDoubtful. DPuzzled.答案：解题导语这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了一种叫作WAER的机器人服，这种衣服能够帮助瘫痪的人行走和其他人搬运重物。1B解析：细节理解题。由第四段第二句：“In the clinical process，we woul
9、d check their bone mineral density，and we found that the bone mineral densities of these patients had been improved，” he said.可知，在WAER的帮助下，病人骨头的矿物质密度可能会增加。2D解析：细节理解题。由第三段尾句：“We have learned from our research process that patients whose injuries are below the fourth chest joint(关节) are able to use ou
10、r robot to stand，walk and sit down，” he said.可知，第四根胸关节以下受到损害的病人可以使用这种机器人服。3A解析：推理判断题。由最后一段尾句：We believe that it will change the life of paralyzed people in many ways and have a promising future.可知，Sankai相信这种机器人服会改变瘫痪人的生活并且是有前途的，故选A项。.阅读填空2017湖南师大附中摸底Secrets to a Happier Commute(通勤)The daily commute
11、can often be as stressful as work itself.Here are some secrets to a happier，less stressful way to travel every day.Use public transport whenever possible.If you drive your own car to work，youll feel youre in control.So if you get stuck in traffic，you feel that you have lost control of your commuting
12、 experience，which makes you stressed.By taking public transport，you have already given up control of your commute._1_Consider carsharing.Carsharing can reduce stress，especially when youre an outgoing person._2_ But keep in mind，if you prefer a quiet commute，then carsharing with people who expect mor
13、e conversations could just make you more stressed._3_It is such an obvious way to improve your commute，yet the crowded streets and trains show that few people manage to find a better solution.It may be hard to find a new job，but you may try to get up earlier and drive in before the crowds.Never “rac
14、e” with other cars.It rarely gains you more than a few minutes，but it has a huge price because it adds greatly to your stress level._4_And your commute will become much more pleasant.Work out in your car.Do isometrics (静力锻炼法) while driving by tensing and relaxing your leg muscles._5_It can also impr
15、ove your health and relax you without distracting you or adding an extra minute to your schedule.AWake up earlier.BAvoid rush hour.CThat is because you can communicate with others.D.If you get stuck，you wont be blaming yourself for the delay.EDrive calmly，and dont try to compete with others by speed
16、ing up.FWhen you are late for work，you will complain about the traffic jam.GWhen done correctly for some time，these exercises can make a great difference to your shape.答案：解题导语本文为说明文。每天的上班途中让人感觉跟工作一样有压力，本文主要分享了一些让人在上班途中更快乐而且压力更小的几种方法。1D解析：推断判断题。前文提到如果你开车去工作，你会觉得在自己的控制之中。但遇到交通阻塞时，你会觉得失去控制了，从而觉得有压力。那么如果乘坐公共交通，你则放弃对自己通勤的控制
