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2016年江苏省徐州市中考英语真题试卷
In 1986, the Honda automotive company wanted to see if it could make a human-like robot, to help in home, play football, balance on one foot, and even dance. Over the years there were some problems but soon the researchers managed to get a robot named ASIMO. It could walk on uneven(不平坦的) surfaces, and move its center of gravity like we do to climb stairs.
More recently, ASIMO was improved so it could turn round and run at six kilometers per hour, using its upper body to control movement.
ASIMO is designed to be friendly. It is hoped that robots like this could be used to help elderly people in their home. Honda are also using this technology to help people with disabilities. It can also push a cart(手推车) and open and close doors. ASIMO can even shake hands. It stands 120 centimeters tall, so that it can look into adult faces when they are sitting down. It can hold two kilos in its hands. It can even carry a tray without dropping the contents.
So, where next for this kind of robot? Well, while ASIMO is attractive, it is still controlled by a human. Researchers in the USA are working on the robots that can learn about the world around them, and give a reply to human touch and voice. The robots are even learning to recognize(辨认) objects, people and vocabulary. Soon the descendants(后代) of these robots may be serving you drinks or helping with jobs at home and at work.
A. Users for ASIMO
B. What similar robots will be able to do in the future
C. Background and history of ASIMO
D. Recent improvements to ASIMO
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Almost all of us have unpleasant habits. We all want to get rid of(摆脱) them, but we don't know proper ways. Here's some advice.
●Write down all the reasons why you want to stop some behavior. Look at the reasons very often.
●It's clever to do something else when you want to stop your bad habits. If you get angry easily, for example, you can go out for a walk.
●Decide what you'll do to reward(奖励) yourself if you really get rid of your bad habits.
●If you get too heavy, keep junk food out of your house.
●Bad habits develop over years, so you can't get rid of them very soon. So you should be patient.
●Don't be afraid to ask others for support. You can talk to your friends, family or other people. When you talk to them, they might be able to provide some advice that you can't get from yourself.
How to Get Rid of Bad Habits | |
Make a list | Write down {#blank#}1{#/blank#} why you want to get rid of your bad habits. |
Join in some activities | You'd better do something else when you want to stop your bad habits. |
Give yourself a reward | Decide how to reward yourself if you{#blank#}2{#/blank#} in getting rid of your bad habits. |
Keep off your bad habits | Stay away from {#blank#}3{#/blank#} if you want to be thinner. |
Be patient | It's {#blank#}4{#/blank#} to get rid of a bad habit in a short time. |
{#blank#}5{#/blank#} | When you talk to others, they may give you suggestions. |
Americans spend their weekends in different ways. But usually they choose the same aim— to rest, to enjoy the time with their family and friends.
Some Americans hold parties on Saturday night.{#blank#}1{#/blank#} Then they won't get up until 9, 10 even 11 o'clock next morning. As soon as they get up, they will go to the nearest corner ship to buy the daily newspaper.{#blank#}2{#/blank#} It will help them to decide what to do on Sunday afternoon.
Before going out on Sunday, they will have a meal, which is called " brunch"—"br" from "breakfast" and "unch" from" lunch".{#blank#}3{#/blank#} After brunch some Americans may have a picnic with their family or friends. They will take many things with them, such as fresh vegetables, seafood, drinks, table cloth and so on. Usually they drive to a beautiful park, a lake or the seaside.
{#blank#}4{#/blank#} It is the biggest meal of the week and all family members try to present(出席).
Weekends are to be welcome everywhere.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}
A. They will make it at home or go to a restaurant nearby. B. They will dance, sing and drink together till mid-night. C. They can sell a lot of things there every day. D. Most people look forward to coming weekends. E. They can get news about films, plays, shows and sports in the paper. F. Sunday dinner is the most important meal of the week. G. But some people don't like weekends. |
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