19.Human beings are the most intelligent of all animals because we are gifted with the ability to think and reason logically.Scientists and even common people with special intelligence have made a lot of inventions and contributions to modern lifestyle in the past and even now.
Many household items have been the result of inventions of people who desired better functioning of the existent products.Every individual has intelligence and if it is used properly for the right purpose it leads to invention of a new tool or device.Many new household inventions are made almost every day and there are specific companies,which particularly keep a record of all these inventions.
A lot of inventions have been made recently in the household field.These products are patented and have trade mark licenses.The patented sliding cinch is a very simple but effective method to prevent shoulder stress and injury for those who work before computers all day long.Vanity PC is a type of computer furniture that specifically hides all the computer wires and keeps a clean and good look.All the outdoor dust,mud and snow can be kept out of the house by installing the dirt drain(排水管)at the entrance of the door.Another important invention is the automatic toilet night-light,in which a small light starts when the lid of the toilet seat is opened and closes as soon as the lid is closed.
These are some of the new household inventions invented mostly by common people.Thus,a variety of new household items are invented every day,which helps in a better functioning of household chores and in a more useful manner.
41.The first paragraph is intended toC
A.stress the importance of inventions
B.show the advantages of modern lifestyle
C.introduce the topic of the article
D.tell the differences between human beings and animals
42.According to the passage,people make house inventions toA
A.improve the present living conditions
B.earn more money and gain awards
C.accumulate their wealth
D.meet the new demands of new science
43.It can be inferred that the sliding cinch is used toB
A.keep your shoulder safe and sound in an accident or an operation
B.prevent your shoulder from being over-pressured
C.help you practice your shoulder more often and reduce shoulder pains
D.cover your shoulder and make it stronger to resist the outside strike
44.Common people can also make good inventions becauseD.
A.some inventions are easy to be made and can be mastered by them
B.they have a strong desire to do something for science research
C.success is often connected with hardsliip and bitter experience of common people
D.wisdom and inspiration sometimes come from everyday life
45.The passage mainly talks aboutD.
A.the correct use of household facilities
B.different ideas about household inventions
C.the history of household inventions
D.household inventions and their influence.
分析 本文是一篇科教类阅读,属于说明文,人类是最聪明的动物,因为我们有天才的思考能力和理性逻辑思维,科学家甚至老百姓在过去作出了很多发明和贡献为现在的现代生活.本文以此展开,主要讲了人们在日常生活中,为了提高生活质量,发明了许多家用发明并且阐述了家用发明所产生的影响.
解答 41.答案:C.段落大意题.根据第一段内容,尤其是Scientists and even common people with special intelligence have made a lot of inventions and contributions to modern lifestyle in the past.可知,第一段主要介绍了文章的主题.故选C.
42.答案:A.推理判断题.根据Many household items have been the result of inventions of people who desired better functioning of the existent products.可知,人们的房子发明来改善目前的生活条件.故选A.
43.答案:B.根据The patented sliding cinch is a very simple but effective method to prevent shoulder stress and injury for those who work before computers all day long..可知,滑动肚带是用来防止遵从式教育模式下承受过重压力你的肩膀.故选B.
44.答案:D.细节理解题.根据These are some of the new household inventions invented mostly by common people.Thus,a variety of new household items are invented every day,which helps in a better functioning of household chores and in a more useful manner.可知,普通人也可以做出好的发明,因为有时智慧和灵感来自日常生活.故选D.
45.答案:D.主旨大意题.阅读全文,根据文章内容可知,这篇文章主要讲了家用发明以及它们产生的影响,故选D.
点评 本文是一篇科教类阅读,题目涉及推理判断题,细节理解题,段落大意题,主旨大意题.做题时学生应仔细阅读原文,把握文章主要内容,联系文章上下文内容并结合所给选项含义,从中选出正确答案,一定要做到有理有据,切忌胡乱猜测.