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lamp fitted with an umbrella canopy. It has a builtin electric motor which can open or close the umbrella on demand. Sensors (傳感器)then ensure that the umbrella offers pedestrians shelter whenever it starts raining. In addition to the rain sensor, there39。s also a 360 motion sensor on the fiberglass street lamp which detects whether anyone39。s using the Lampbrella. After three minutes of not being used the canopy is closed. According to the designer, the Lampbrella would move at a relatively low speed, so as not to cause harm to the pedestrians. Besides, it would be grounded to protect from possible lighting strike. Each Lampbrella would offer enough shelter for several people. Being installed at 2 meters off the ground it would only be a danger for the tallest of pedestrians. While there are no plans to take Lampbrella into production, Belyaev says he recently introduced his creation to one Moscow Department and insists this creation should be installed on the street where a lot of people walk but there are no canopies to provide shelter.28. For what purpose did Belyaev create the Lampbrella? A. To predict a heavy rain. B. To check the weather forecast. C. To protect people from the rain. D. To remind people to take an umbrella.29. What do we know from Belyaev39。s words in Paragraph 2?[來源:] A. His creation was inspired by an experience. B. It rains a lot in the city of Saint Petersburg. C. Street lamps are protected by canopies. D. He enjoyed taking walks in the rain.30. Which of the following show how the Lampbrella works? A. Motor→canopy→sensors. B. Sensors→motor→canopy. C. Motor→sensors→canopy. →motor→sensors.31. What does Paragraph 5 mainly tell us about the Lampbreila? A. Its moving speed. B. Its appearance. C. Its installation. D. Its safety.D Though pigs may never fly, a twoyearold pig in Franschhoek, South Africa is proving they sure can paint! Meet Pigcasso, the world39。s first known pig artist whose masterpieces are selling for thousands of dollars to benefit Farm Sanctuary S. A. , Africa39。s only registered shelter for rescued farm animals. Joanne Lefson, who saved Pigcasso from a slaughterhouse(屠宰場) two years ago, discovered the animal39。s artistic talent accidentally. The South African activist says, of the numerous toys presented to keep the then fourweekold piglet entertained, it was the paintbrushes that seemed to attract her the most. They were the only thing she didn39。t eat, Lefson quips. The rescuer decided to present the pig with canvas and paint and see what happened. To her delight, Pigcasso began creating works of art that can best be described as abstract expressionism. Now weighing a hefty(重量)450 pounds, the celebrated pig, who loves to paint the area39。s scenic landscapes, has a dedicated studio at Farm Sanctuary . where she resides. Lefson says, I do not force her to paint. She paints when she wants to. Pigcasso39。s artwork, which has thus far been sold online, is currently on display at Cape Town39。s picturesque Victoria ~ Alfred Waterfront. Dubbed Oink, the popup exhibition will run through March 5before heading to LondonParisBerlin, and Amsterdam. Lefson says its main aim is to highlight the effect of animal agriculture on the planet and inspire change. While Pigcasso is the first pig and first nonhuman to headline an exhibition, she is not the first animal to create masterpieces. Elephants, sea lions, and even penguins have shown similar artistic talentin exchange for some treats, of course!32. Which of the following shows Pigcasso is good at painting? A. She can fly everywhere. B. She likes all kinds of toys. C. She is interested in the paintbrushes. D. She enjoys eating the paintbrushes.33. How did Lefson feel when she saw Pigcasso creating works? A. Pleased. B. Puzzled. C. Worried. D. Frightened.34. What can we know from Paragraph 4? A. Animal agriculture is important. B. Pigcasso can make a lot of money. C. Pigcasso will be sold online soon. D. Pigcasso39。s artwork will be shown in a few cities.35. The author mentions elephants, sea lions and penguins in Paragraph 5 to tell us that _____ . A. They are very naughty. B. They have artistic skills. C. They are as strong as Pigcasso. D. Their appearances are similar to each other.第二節(jié)(共5小題;每小題2分,滿分10分)