A 27-year-old inventor, Joco Paulo Lammoglia, has come up with a new device named the AIRE mask, whi
英语试题 01-19
A 27-year-old inventor, Joco Paulo Lammoglia, has come up with a new device named the AIRE mask, which is capable of converting the wind energy provided by the wearer’s breath into electrical energy. This means breathing has become a source of renewable energy. The inspiration for the invention came from his watching children blowing on pinwheels(玩具风车).
The device is worn like a mask equipped with tiny wind turbines(涡轮机) and it can work its magic even while people are sleeping, jogging or hanging around,since energy is created from one’s breath. The principle of this AIRE mask is simple. The invention uses the wind flow created by breathing and changes it into energy that can charge mobile phones and iPods. Simply put this mask connected to your mobile phone on your face. The rest takes place naturally through your breath that provides power to run turbines which produce electricity.
Lammoglia explained how useful he hopes the AIRE will become. He said, "I hope to bring the concept into production and reduce the carbon footprint. It can be used indoors or outdoors, while you’re sleeping, walking,running or even reading books. " Apart from saving energy and contributing to the environmental protection, it also encourages the
practice of physical exercise. This is an entirely all-time renewable energy source. Its energy is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Lammoglia explained why he thought the AIRE was so useful, saying, "Though many of our modern devices offer benefits, they tend to consume a high amount of electrical energy. This may cause environmental problems, especially if the energy used by these devices is obtained from non-renewable energy sources.
The AIRE mask will be the future cheaper energy source of charging mobile phones. It would save energy and allow people to never have to worry about their phone dying unless they stop breathing.
1.The underlined word “converting” (Para. 1 ) is closest in meaning to ___________.
A.charging B.convincing C.exchanging D.transforming
2.Lammoglia would most probably agree that the AIRE mask __________.
A.consumes a high amount of energy B.will account for environmental damage
C.is a good solution to energy issues D.is available in the shop now
3.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A.An electronic mask B.A breath-powered device
C.A new renewable energy source D.An air-purifying device
答案：1.D; 2.C; 3.B
解析：1.考查词义猜测。根据下文内容可知,这种新设备能将佩戴者的呼吸所产生的风能转化为电能,故可推知画线单词意为"转化", 故选D。
2.考查推理判断。根据第三段最后两句"This is an entirely all-time renewable energy source. Its energy is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week"可知,这完全是一种空前的可再也能源来源, 它的能量是全天候的,一周7天可用的。故Lammoglia很可能会同意AIRE面罩是解决能源问题的一个好办法,故选C。
3.考查主旨大意。通读全文可知,文章主要介绍了一种名叫AIRE面罩的新设备,它可以将人们的呼吸所产生的风能转化为电能供人们使用,故选B。
The device is worn like a mask equipped with tiny wind turbines(涡轮机) and it can work its magic even while people are sleeping, jogging or hanging around,since energy is created from one’s breath. The principle of this AIRE mask is simple. The invention uses the wind flow created by breathing and changes it into energy that can charge mobile phones and iPods. Simply put this mask connected to your mobile phone on your face. The rest takes place naturally through your breath that provides power to run turbines which produce electricity.
Lammoglia explained how useful he hopes the AIRE will become. He said, "I hope to bring the concept into production and reduce the carbon footprint. It can be used indoors or outdoors, while you’re sleeping, walking,running or even reading books. " Apart from saving energy and contributing to the environmental protection, it also encourages the
practice of physical exercise. This is an entirely all-time renewable energy source. Its energy is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Lammoglia explained why he thought the AIRE was so useful, saying, "Though many of our modern devices offer benefits, they tend to consume a high amount of electrical energy. This may cause environmental problems, especially if the energy used by these devices is obtained from non-renewable energy sources.
The AIRE mask will be the future cheaper energy source of charging mobile phones. It would save energy and allow people to never have to worry about their phone dying unless they stop breathing.
1.The underlined word “converting” (Para. 1 ) is closest in meaning to ___________.
A.charging B.convincing C.exchanging D.transforming
2.Lammoglia would most probably agree that the AIRE mask __________.
A.consumes a high amount of energy B.will account for environmental damage
C.is a good solution to energy issues D.is available in the shop now
3.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A.An electronic mask B.A breath-powered device
C.A new renewable energy source D.An air-purifying device
答案：1.D; 2.C; 3.B
解析：1.考查词义猜测。根据下文内容可知,这种新设备能将佩戴者的呼吸所产生的风能转化为电能,故可推知画线单词意为"转化", 故选D。
2.考查推理判断。根据第三段最后两句"This is an entirely all-time renewable energy source. Its energy is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week"可知,这完全是一种空前的可再也能源来源, 它的能量是全天候的,一周7天可用的。故Lammoglia很可能会同意AIRE面罩是解决能源问题的一个好办法,故选C。
3.考查主旨大意。通读全文可知,文章主要介绍了一种名叫AIRE面罩的新设备,它可以将人们的呼吸所产生的风能转化为电能供人们使用,故选B。
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