电大《理工英语4》学习笔记

1、George cant remote control the costumers mobile phone.正确的答案是“错”。The charge of the download service is low.正确的答案是“错”。The Smart Tutor app will help the costumer to speed up hisphone. 正确的答案是“错工The purpose of the consumer is to set up a Googleaccount.正确的答案是“对”。The consumer can use the application withou

2、t his PIN Code.正确的答案是“错”。IPhone has been sold well in the Chinese market.正确的答案是“对There hadnt been any wearable devices launched before Apple Watch.正确的答案是“错”。Baidu, Lenovo, Xiaomi have all announced their own smart watch.正确的答案是“错”。There may be no rosy prospect forthe Apple Watch because its price is

3、much higher than the local ones.正确的答案是“错，Apple Inc.s new product will come out as a whole the next year without any accessories. 正确的答案是“错工At its annual Technology Innovation Conference, Baidu.正确答案是：announced a working prototypeThe new device announced at the conference is.正确答案是：Baidu EyeThe companys

4、 CEO Robin Li believes that.正确答案是：people will get used to searching by image and audioBaidu Eye has all the features except that.正确答案是：it has a small screenWhich of the following statement is NOT true?正确答案是：Baidu hos already announced the release of Baidu Eye.This product performed very well in expe

5、riment.正确的答案是“对，Maggie is very proud of this new product.正确的答案是“错”。The food is likely to be overcooked or undercooked if you use the microwave oven. 正确的答案是“错工The “Correct Cook55 is a unique option of this new product.正确的答案是“对”。You can get the new product this month by ordering it online.正确的答案是“错，The

6、 former owner had not left any forwarding address.Who might not be the potential customers of this meat? 正确答案是：People with plenty access to safe meat production. From this passage, we can learn that lab-grown edible meat. 正确答案是：isyet to come and itwill solve some practical problemsProponents of GM f

7、ood believe in the importance of GM food since it can satisfy the needs of a C. booming population in decades to come. However, senior scientist Doug Gu rian-Sherman said GM food has presented only aA. modest increase in yields, while conventional crossbreeding, along with improved farming, is getti

8、ng better results in production at a lowercost. According to an officerat the U.N. food agency, D. uneven distribution leads to the starvation of 870 million people in the world ,and the resolution is to increase yields since there is little room to expand B. cultivated land for agriculture. GM food

9、s, in some cases, can be very helpful if they are assessed as safe.Janet is talking with Danny about future space travel.Janet: Have you ever wondered how travel might change in 10 years?Danny: Wow, sounds like youve got some exciting news?Janet: Yeah, absolutely.Danny: Come onz just fill mein.Janet

10、: According to a report of what holidays in the future might look like, a trip to the Moon or a stay in space will be the most C. mouthwatering destination for 2024 holidaymakers.Danny: Spectacular, especially for thrill-seeking travelers like me.Janet: It is said that some A. commercial companies a

11、re lining up to make it more affordable. Companies like Virgin Galactic and SpaceX are already E. accepting bookings-Danny: That must be very expensive.Janet: Of course. The cost of a seat on the Virgin craft is $250,000.Danny: Thats only for billionaires.Janet: But you need to believe that B. space

12、 tourism wi 11 grow and get cheaper. Maybe there is another option.Danny: What is it?Janet: There will be a space hotel in Barcelona Island, where you can “experience space travel by viewing D. lifelike galaxies through cabin windows.Danny: Maybe its the best choice forthose who have an appetite for

13、 space travel but cant afford the cosmic price tag that will come w计h it.Anne Hathaway 5 is Janets favorite actress.正确的答案是“错”。Janet is a fan of the film director Christopher Nolan.正确的答案是“对，The movie Inception 6 was also directed by Christopher Nolan. 正确的答案是“对”。The screenplay of Interstellar was writ

14、ten by Jonathan Nolan. 正确的答案是“错”。选择以下单词并用合适的形式填空。I see that it stars Anne Hathaway, my favorite actress.Well, she is amazing, but I am more interested in the film director.You must have watched Inception , one of his masterpieces.Absolutely, that movie took my breath awayand I must admitthot its dir

15、ectorisbrilliant.Obviously it is a sci-fi film, which features a crew of astronauts who travel through a wormhole in search of a new home forhumanity.The screenplay was written by Christopher and his brother Jonathan Nolan.根据短文内容将以下句子进行匹配。 正确答案是：spacesuit a piece of clothing worn by a person who tra

16、vels in space to protect the body when he is outside a spacecraft,functional 一 designed to be practical and useful rather than attractive,sprout a part of a plant that is just beginning to grow,transplant to move something, or to be moved, from one place or person to another,stylish of a high qualit

17、y in appearance, design orbehavior,cramped 一 not having enough space or time读短文，找出信息所在段落。Diary of a Space ZucchiniA.June 17Excitement is in the air. Gardenersaid we will soon be returning to Earth. Our part of the mission is nearly complete and the new crew will take over for us. I am a bit worried

18、about Broccoli,Sunflower, and me. If Gardener leaves, who will take care of us? And what about little Zuc? He is now q big sprout and ready to branch out on his own. Gardenertalked about pressing us. I am not sure what that means; this does not sound good.June 21Gardener and crew wore their spacesui

19、ts today. This is something Broccoli, Sunflower, little Zuc and I do not have. They spent time in the part of the spaceship that breaks off and falls backto Earth.lt is very cramped inside.lt must be theirversion of a seed pod.June 24Sunfloweris going to seed! His blossom is wilted-brown and has a f

20、ew lopsided packed seeds.This is not quite normal, but then, we ore living on the frontier and things are different here. They are notready now; I wonderiftheywill be by the time Gardeneris with his seed pod.D.June 26Gardener has this big book. He called itan atlas, a map of Earth.lt is normally kep

21、t by the big window but now it is stuck to the wall right next to Broccoli, Sunflower, little Zuc, and me. He also transplanted us into new bags. This time the bags are very small, just enough to contain ourroot ball and a splash of water. He told us that he will soon be leaving and that we will ret

22、urn later in the belly of a Dragon.E. July 1Today Gardener and his crew will depart in their seed pod; the replacement crew is ready to carry on in their place. He is wearing his spacesuit undergarments. Not too stylish but functional. He gave all of us an extra long smell. His nose twitched with th

23、e slightest tickle from the leaf hairs on little Zuc. He said that what will be is for the best. It has been a wonderfuljourney; one chopteris closing, another is opening. He had tears in his eyes, notjust a small drop at the corners but a pool that was making him blink. He reached up and turned out

24、 the light. In the frontier you should not be afraid of the dark.The blossom of space-grown sunflower is different from that on Earth.正确答案是：CGardener will soon be returning to Earth ond the new crew will take care of the space- grown plants like Broccoli, Sunflower, and Zucchini.正确答案是：AGardeneris re

25、luctant to leave the space since he had tears in his eyes when he said goodbye to the space plants.正确答案是：EGardener transplanted Broccoli, Sunflower, little Zuc, and Zucchini into very small bags which can only contain their root ball and a splash of water.正确答案是：DGardener and his crew will leave on J

26、uly 1 .正确答案是：EThe spaceship is very narrow inside.正确答案是：B选择合适的词语将句子补充完整。The team was also honored at the race for designing the most effective solararray.Three weeks earlier, Hoffman had been part of an ambitiousspaceshuttle mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope.The cost of building a space e

27、levatoris onlyafraction of building q rocket.The benefits of exploring spaceoutweighthe disadvantages 计 brings to us.The case lies in our capability of collecting sufficient evidence for checking facts.读完前面的短文，告诉我下面这些题的答案吧。If a space elevator is built, what cant be built by us?正确答案是：Skyscrapers in s

28、pace.The main reason of building a space elevatorinstead of using rockets is t h a t.正确答案是：th6 cost of building Qspciceelevcitoris ci fcction of using rocketsWhich statement is TRUE according to the passage?正确答案是：You cant see the stars in the middle ofthe day.You cant see the stars in the middle of

29、the day.正确答案是:Be greater than.Which option can summarize the main idea of this passage?正确答案是： Why do we need to build a space elevator?根据短文内容判断以下句子。We can build large solarorrays in space to collect energy from thesun if a space elevator comes into being.正确的答案是“对”。Rockets have many drawbacks in term

30、s of cost, payload, and safety.正确的答案是“对，You would see the curve of the horizon after 2 hoursspace elevator ride.正确的答案是“错”。The damage of opening up space far outweighs the benefits it brings.正确的答案是“错”。一、选择填空：一Do you mind my using my mobile phone here?一 No, of course not .一Oh. Dear! Tve lost my new wa

31、tch.一_ What a pity! _一How isyour business going?一 Good, iVs growing all the time. They are _ expected to _ make an announcement later on today.While _ this multimedia product has some shortcomings, it has also some good points. 二、阅读理解：阅读下面的短文，根据文章内容从a、B、C三个选项中选出一个最正确选 项。Tessera Multimedia wasfounded

32、 in 1997and specializesin design onddevelopmentof web, multimedia and mobile applications.With headquarters in Thessaloniki, Tessera has developed business activities covering the whole Greece and has developed a significant partner network and a large customer base by investing in long-term relatio

33、nships of trust and reliability.Ourcompany has designed ondsuccessfullyimplemented a significant number of complex software projects in a wide range of sectors.Tessera has gained exceptional experience in designing websites and portals, educational games, e-commerce applications and mobile apps.Tess

34、era seeks to be alwaysupto date with currenttrendsand advancements in software technology, constantly investing in new technologies and human resources.The development department consists of qualified staff ensuring high quality, integrated services.At the some time, our personnel is trained systema

35、tically in deploying new technologies, aiming that our productions are always on the cutting edge oftechnology.一、选择填空：Let me introduce myself, Tm Tom.一 pleased to meetyou.一How about having a drink?一_ Good idea. _Perhaps you have heard our products. Would you like to know something more?一_Sure. Go ah

36、ead. _They are trying to make a new producttheworldssmallest humanoid robot.The reason why he didnt come to school was _that _ he was ill.二、阅读理解：这是在展会上一名销售人员向血客介绍新产品的场景，请将对话排序。Salesman: This is Actions pride and joy, the Kitchen Master.It s a prime example of our future line of smart products. WeA a

37、re all very excited about this oven. 5. In trial runs, this product has performed very well.B Customer: Well, This one seems nice. Salesman: Good morning, welcome to our booth. What can I do for you? Customer: Great. Then how about the price?Salesman: We plan to release it next month. You can visit

38、our official website to order it.E.Customer: Really?Can you tell me what is so special about it? r.Salesman: Yes. The largest characteristic of this oven is the“Correct Cook option, which uses a sensor to see, if the dish has G, been properly cooked through and through. You won，t find thisfeature in

39、 any other microwaves.Customer: Thank you.H.I That sounds really cool. Where can I get this?； Salesman: Our prices vary because the function, design and colorJ, are different. Here is our catalogues.CBAFGIEDJH一、选择填空：一 I have a scar on my face, so Ive make up my mind to have a plastic surgery.一Good i

40、dea._.I accepted my nose surgery, the_graciousand patient doctorwas really helpfulduring my recovery period.Doctor, please let me know _ whether, you can reconstruct my face.一 Is it better to be physically attractive or intelligent?For me, be intelligent is better, butthat depends on.Would you have

41、cosmetic surgery if it was free?No. Good diet and exercise are great alternatives.-. 二、阅读理解：阅读下面的对话，选择合适的内容将对话补充完整。.Henry: Good afternoon! Lucy, I am telling you something urgent. We have found several cases of golden staph infected in our patients. They were caused by your products.Lucy: Are you su

42、re? Our bandages are very safe. CHenry: I know that. But only patients who have used your bandages are infected.Lucy: All of our products were made with the utmost care. A. And why didnt you put the bandages into the sterilizer before you used them?Henry: Lucy, E. Ive already asked the hospital to d

43、o a re-examination of yoursupplies right now.Lucy: Henry, youre making things difficult.Henry: The safety of our patients is most important, B .Lucy: But I have already posted your recent order. They are now on the way.Henry: Sorry, Lucy. As soon qs they arrive, D .May be they were polluted in your

44、hospital.so I will stop all orders with your company.This is the first time weve received a complaint of this nature.they will be returned to your factory immediately.ifs your job to do that, not ours.一、选择填空：一What do you want to be?_l would study computer science than dancer.一 Do you like that techn

45、ology exhibition?一Yes, I like it very much.It shows me the impressive magic powerof 3D printing,_.一 3D printing is one of the latest technological innovations.Really?Maybe its functions are questionable.Touch-responsive _3D maps help the blind too much.Someoneinventedthe3D printer many years ago,but

46、 I dont remember who. 二、阅读理解：Passage 1 (教材课文原文)The printer did not always manage to spread the plastic evenly, making some of the ribs of the honeycomb structure of the block uneven, reported ARN (Australian Radio Network) to the surprise of no one who has used a 3D printer. Butthe architects remain

47、 optimistic.The first few printed blocks are meantto be test pieces as they improve the process.It takes about a weekto print a 3-meter high block right now. The projects leaders hope to eventually get that down to two hours and finish the first of 12 rooms in a year, and the entire house in less th

48、an 3 years.Ultimately, 3D Print Canal House is an architectural research project, one that is very much being conducted in the public eye: you can actually buy tickets to visit the construction site for 2.50 Euros.The top floors will become more ornate, for example, as newer techniques are incorpora

49、ted. Theyll explore the possibilities of 3D printing, like the honeycomb walls or an entire room recycled, redesigned, and built anew. Nobodys going to move into a 3D printed house soon, but, if anyone ever does, something might be learned from this experiment by the canal.According to the passage,

50、the 3D printer can type with plastic evenly. FThis 3D printer printed some blocks to test its work. TThe projects leaders will finish the entire house in less than 3 years. F3D Print Canal House is printed to live. FThecanalhousewill be decorated more.T一、选择填空：一You know a good schedule brings efficie

51、ncy to the work.一 I see your point._.Jeff, Id appreciate it if you could help me with the opening speech Im giving next week.Well, its pr 甘 y busy this morning , butlll have some time between five and six p.m.一What errands did you have to do today?Done one, and another one to do.Creative thinking is

52、 the heart of the artistic design.The current death rate is reduced _ by _ 10% compared with that of the year of 1980.二、阅读理解：阅读下面的对话，选择合适的内容将对话补充完整。（教材对话原文）Jeff: Morning, Roger.Roger: Good morning, Jeff. D Would you mind going to get me a cup of coffeeatthe Starbucks across the street? Iknowyoujust

53、got here, bull would reallyappreciate it.Jeff: C Rog 匚 Y s. Impressed thatyou remember!Jeff:Your flavour I never forget.Jeff leaves to go get a coffee, and then comes back with it.Jeff: Here you go, Roger.Roger: Thanks. Oh, Jeff, Bwith the opening speech Im giving next week ot our company.Jeff: Well

54、, its pretty busythis morning, but 111 have some time between five and six p.m.Would that be okay?Roger: E Im going to talkaboutthenewenergystorage material, and I thinkyou have an excellent grasp of the subject.Jeff: Thank you.Roger: Oh, by the woy, A ?Jeff: Its going pretty well.Roger: Id like to

55、see it sometime. Do you thinkyou could get it on my desk by 4 p.m.today?Jeff: No problem. Ill get it to you.Roger: Great. Have a good one, Jeff.Jeff: You too.how was your report of the new b。甘eries coming along?Id appreciateit if you could help meNo problem! You want the usual?Its good to see you.Ye

56、s, that would be great.一、选择填空：Im leaving for Shanghai tomorrow.Have a pleasant trip!This apple pie is too sweet, dont you think so?Not really. I think its just right, actually.I get at least half an hour of exercise almost every day.Oh great! _ Keep it upHe _ identified _ his baggage among hundreds

57、of others.Tom can speak French. _ So can Jack_.二、阅读理解：Wide World of RobotsEngineers who build and program robots have fascinating jobs. These researchers tinker （修补）with machines in the laband write computersoftware to control these devices.Theyre the best toys out there, says Howie Choset at Carneg

58、ie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. Choset is a roboticist, a person who designs, builds or programs robots.When Choset wos a kid, he was interested in anything that moved-cors, trains, animals. He put motors on Tinkertoy cars to make them move. Later, in high school, he built mobile robots similar

59、to small cars.Hoping to continue working on robots, he studied computer science in college. But when he got to graduate school at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, Chosets labmates were working on something even coolerthan remotely controlled cars: robotic snakes. Some robots can m

60、ove only forward, backward, left and right. Butsnakescan twist （扭曲）in many directions and travel over a lot of different types of terrain （地形）.Snakes are far more interesting than the cars, Choset concluded.After he started working at Carnegie Mellon, Choset and his colleagues there bagan developing