科普知识阅读理解（1）科普知识（阅读理解）由 (2012山东,D)改编For those who are tired of doing the laundry,Samsung has found an answer:a washing machine that can tell you when your laundry is done via a smartphone app(application).Strange though it may seem—“my wife already does that”was a common response among attendees viewing the device when it was introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show(CES) this week—Samsung is just one of many appliance makers racing to install (安装) a large number of internet-connected features in machines in an effort to make them “smart”.Last year,it was a refrigerator that tweeted.This year,it’s Wi-Fi-enabled laundry machines and fridges that can tell you when your groceries are going bad.The washers and dryers,available starting in the spring,connect to any smartphone through a downloadable application.The phone can then be used as a remote control,so the machines can be turned on and off while their owner is at work or on the bus.Samsung says it’s not just something new—the app connection actually has some practical uses.“If you started to dry clothes in the morning and forgot to take them out,you can go to your phone and restart your dryer for the time when you come home,so your clothes are refreshed and ready to go,” said spokesperson Amy Schmidt.The company also says that with electricity rates (电价) varying depending on the time of day,more control over when the machines are used can help save money.Perhaps,but what they will probably really accomplish is what all good technologies do—enable laziness.Rather than getting up to check on whether the laundry is done,users will instead monitor it on their phones while watching TV.1.What can be inferred from the common response of the attendees at the CES?( )A.The machine will be a big success.B.Their wives like doing the laundry.C.The machine is unrelated to their life.D.This kind of technology is familiar to them.2.What can we learn about the new laundry machines?( )A.They can tell you when your clothes need washing.B.They can be controlled with a smartphone.C.They are difficult to operate.D.They are sold at a low price.3.We can conclude from Samsung’s statements that .A.the app connection makes life easierB.it is better to dry clothes in the morningC.smartphones can shorten the drying timeD.we should refresh clothes back at home4.What is the main idea of the last paragraph?( )A.The laundry should be frequently checked.zy people like using such machines.C.Good technologies also cause problems.D.Television may help do the laundry.语篇解读:本文属于科普知识类。

对于那些讨厌洗衣服的人来说,Samsung为他们找到了解决办法:一种智能洗衣机可以通过灵巧的手机来控制,使得生活更加便利,但是好的技术同样会产生问题。

答案及剖析:1.D 事实细节题。

第二段提到,出席产品展销会的人员说“my wife already does that”,这是他们对新型智能洗衣机的普遍反应。

由此可知,他们都非常熟悉智能洗衣机的操作流程,故选D。

2.B 事实细节题。

根据第一段“...when your laundry is done vi a a smartphone app(application).”可得出答案。

3.A 推理判断题。

文章第六段提到,如果你早晨甩干的衣服忘记拿出来了,你可以拿出手机重启烘干机,这样你的衣服就焕然一新了。

由此可以推断出这种新型洗衣机给生活带来了便利。

4.C 主旨大意题。

由文章最后一段“... enable laziness.Rather ers will instead monitor it on their phones while watching TV.”可知,先进的技术同样会带来问题,故选C。

【疑难词汇解读】1.in an effort to 为了,目的是They have been working day and night in an effort to get the bridge ready on time. 为了使桥能按时完工,他们夜以继日地工作。

2.enable v. 使能够,赋予……的能力Training will enable you to find work.培训将使你找到工作。

【长难句子分析】对于那些讨厌洗衣服的人来说,Samsung已经找到了解决的办法,就是一台通过智能电话告诉你什么时候衣服洗完了的洗衣机。

阅读理解。

阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。

【2014·山东省实验中学一模】Depression (抑郁症) is a serious problem today.Depression causes workers to be unproductive，causing companies and countries to lose billions of dollars.One expert says that depression is like cancer because it is “widespread，costly and deadly”．Depression hits one person in five around the world.Although people have believed depression to be a problem among the rich and educated，studies show that depres sion is a problem among everyone.Over any six­month period，between five to seven percent of the world’s population will be suffering from a serious depression.Suicide rates among people suffering from the disease in its extreme，or clinical form were 80 percent higher than in the population at large，and sufferers were four times more likely to have heart attacks.People who sufferfrom depression often have problems sleeping，getting up on time，and doing work productively.Depression，which researchers agree has its origin in the genes，brings loss of confidence and ability to concentrate—making it impossible for employees and managers to work efficiently.Depression is made more serious in China by Chinese’s inability to face it.Many people believe that depressed people are either weak or lazy.Besides，there is no good treatment，with few specialists available.“Most patients in China just don’t get help，”a Chinese doctor says.“In my hospital，I have to see 30 or 40 patients in a morning，just have time to say ‘Hello，how do you feel？’”In Western countries，people are not afraid to admit that they have depression，but most do not tell it to their boss，because they fear that they will be stricken_off_the_rolls.“In my experience，aging bosses are the most willing to admit they have it.Because they feel the most secure about themselves，” an American doctor says.Hopefully，in the near future，people around the world will be able to admit that they have depression so that they can get the right treatment.1．Which of the following is true according to the passage?A．It is widely believed that everyone may suffer from depression.B．Depression brings great problems to its sufferers in their life and work. C．Depression is a commonly­existing problem only in rich countries.D．The poorer and the less educated a person is，the less he will suffer from depression. 2．Compared to normal people，the depressed people are likely to be________. A．very unconfident and often absent­mindedB．easy to avoid being hit by heart attacksC．working efficiently and productivelyD．either weak or lazy3．Depression becomes more serious in China because of________.A．the understanding of the problemB．the lack of treatment and doctorsC．their unwillingness to tell it to their bossD．the doctors’ careless work4．What can we infer from the passage?A．People are suffering from depression because of the shortage of specialists.B．The aging bosses around the world dare to say they are depressed.C．More and more patients will turn to specialists for help.D．Western people are braver than Chinese people.5．What does the underlined words in the 5th paragraph mean?A．Hired. B．Dismissed.C．Promoted. D．Recommended.语篇解读本文是一篇科普类说明文。