【文章內容簡介】 the last few years, new technology, such as the Internet, WiFi and flat TV screens, has changed our homes and the way that we live. Now, another technology revolution is happening. A new project at the University of Hertfordshire wants to create a home that monitors people living in it who are elderly. The researchers have developed a wristband device（裝置）which helps us to watch the elderly person who is wearing it. The device collects information to see if the person has fallen or has wandered away from where he or she should be. The assistedliving project is part of the university39。s wider Interhome project, which is the development of a smart house. The house remembers the habits of the person who lives there and it uses very low amounts of energy. The Interhome team hope that offering this service will help take care of the elderly. They say, It39。s very important that these technologies are there to help and support and not replace any of the existing services. The Interhome is not just a research method. It39。s also a way for students from different scientific backgrounds to learn and develop technology. The university uses the latest technology to help students get experience by developing new hardware and software themselves. The team includes design, engineering and puter science students working together. We are working on a smarthome project in Watford with some panies at the moment, says the project leader. We are looking at how a smart home can provide even more services. This could help millions of old people around the world have a better and safer life in the future.（1）The wristband device benefits its users by . A.changing the living habits of the elderlyB.monitoring people who live in a smart homeC.offering information to the person wearing itD.watching over the elderly who may fall or get lost（2）Whom does the University of Hertfordshire have in its research team? A.Students who want to find a job eagerly.B.Students who prefer to work on their own.C.Students from different scientific backgrounds.D.Students with a lot of rich working experience.（3）What is the project leader39。s attitude towards the future of the smart home project? A.Uncertain.B.Uninterested.C.Optimistic.D.Disappointed.（4）What might be the main idea of the passage? A.A wristband device has changed the way that we live.B.A smart home helps students develop hardware and software.C.An Interhome project has been put into use to help the elderly.D.An Interhome project will help the old live a better and safer life.【答案】（1）D（2）C（3）C（4）D 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇說明文，將來那些照顧老人的人可能會得到幫助。研究人員開發(fā)了一種腕帶裝置幫助我們關注戴著它的老人。Interhome團隊希望提供這項服務將有助于照顧老人。（1）考查細節(jié)理解。根據(jù)第三段中的“ The device collects information to see if the person has fallen or has wandered away from where he or she should be”可知該裝置是收集老人是否摔倒；是否走失之類的信息。故選D。（2）考查推理判斷。根據(jù)第五段中的“ The team includes design engineering and puter science. Science students working together”可知該研究隊成員包括設計部學生，工程部學生，計算機科學部學生。這些學生共同努力研制?？梢酝浦撼蓡T來自不同科技背景的學生。故選C。（3）考查推理判斷。根據(jù)最后一段中的“This could help millions of old people around the world have a better and safer life in the future”可知項目部領導對“智能家庭”項目的態(tài)度是很樂觀的。故選C。（4）考查主旨大意。根據(jù)第二段中的“Now, another technology revolution is happening”可知現(xiàn)在這款新科技將要改變生活。本文主要講的是一款新科技要幫助老人過上更好的生活，而不是“幫學生研發(fā)硬件和軟件”。故選D。【點評】本題考點涉及細節(jié)理解，推理判斷和主旨大意三個題型的考查，是一篇科普類閱讀，考生需要準確掌握細節(jié)信息，同時根據(jù)上下文進行邏輯推理，概括歸納，從而選出正確答案。5．閱讀理解 Home Laundry Automatic Dryer Product Full Two Year Warranty（保修） Limited Five Year Warranty on Cabinet（機箱） Warranty Provides for： FIRST TWO YEARS Amana will repair or replace any faulty part free of charge. THIRD THRU FIFTH YEARS Amana will provide a free replacement part for any cabinet which proves faulty due to rust（生銹）. Warranty Limitations： Warranty begins at date of original purchase. Applies only to product used within the United States or in Canada if product is approved by Canadian Standards Association when shipped from factory. Products used on a mercial or rental basis not covered by this warranty. Service must be performed by an Amana servicer. Adjustments covered during first year only.Warranty Does Not Cover It If： Product has damage due to product change，connection to an improper electrical supply shipping and handling, accident, fire, floods, lightning or other conditions beyond the control of Amana. Product is improperly installed（安裝）or applied. Owner39。s Responsibilities： Provide sales receipt. Normal care and repair. Having the product reasonably accessible for service. Pay for service calls related to product installation or usage instructions. Pay for extra service costs, over normal service charges, if servicer is requested to perform service outside servicer^ normal business hours. In no event shall Amana be responsible for consequential damages（間接損壞）. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have others which vary from state to state For example, some states do not allow the exclusion（排除）or limitation of consequential damages, so this exclusion may not apply to you.（1）According to Warranty Limitations, a product can be under warranty if . A.used in the B.rented for home useC.repaired by the user himselfD.shipped from a Canadian factory（2）According to Owner39。s Responsibilities, an owner has to pay for . A.the product installationB.a servicer39。s overtime workC.the loss of the sales receiptD.16