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(2019·镇江一模) Over the past few years, smart home tech has become more and more accessible and it's increasingly easy to find that you've bought a product that includes smart home features.So what does a modern smart home look like, and how can you start building one? You could get to start making your home smarter by the following gadgets.
Ecobee 4
*Measuring both occupancy and temperature, its sensors signal your Ecobee to automatically switch to the right mode.
*It only takes about 30 minutes, thanks to an easy to follow installation guide and an in app step by step walkthrough.
*Easily adjust temperature using your voice with built in Alexa or from wherever you are using your mobile devices.
Amazon Smart Plug
*Amazon Smart Plug works with Alexa to add voice control.
*Schedule lights, fans, and appliances to turn on and off automatically, or control them remotely when you're away.
*It's simple to set up and use.Plug in, open Alexa app, and start using your voice.
The Philips Hue White Smart Bulb
*It works with Amazon Alexa to support dimming through voice control. *Schedule your own custom lighting scenes.Set the smart bulbs to turn on and off at a preset time.
*To install, simply screw (拧) the smart bulbs into your desired light location. *Control smart bulb equipped lamps and overhead lights via the Philips Hue App. August Smart Lock Pro
*It works with Alexa for voice control (Alexa device sold separately)． *Control keyless access.It locks automatically behind you, and unlocks as you approach.
*Install in about 10 minutes with just a screwdriver(螺丝刀)． 语篇解读：本文主要介绍了4款打造智能家居的小装置。 1．What do the four gadgets have in common? A．Useful Philips Hue App. B．Beautiful lighting scenes.
C．Easy installation and simple set up. D．Pleasant temperature.
解析：选C 细节理解题。 Ecobee 4 提到“only takes about 30 minutes ...”“Easily adjust ...”，Amazon Smart Pig提到“simple to set up and use”，The Philips Hue White Bulb 提到“To install, simply ...”，August Smart Lock Pro提到“Install in about 10 minutes with just a screwdriver”。所以显然它们四个共有的特点是安装方便，设置容易。
2．This passage is intended to ________. A．introduce the gadgets of smart home B．provide advice for home decoration C．compare the gadgets with others D．show the popularity of the gadgets
解析：选A 推理判断题。文章的目的可以从第一段中最后一句找到“You could get to start making your home smarter by the following gadgets.”，所以作者的目的是介绍一些打造smart home (智能家居)的小装置。
B
(2019·苏州一模)High prams (婴儿车) with coverings that protect a baby's head could go some way towards reducing exposure to dangerous particle pollution.
By installing air quality sensors and taking prams for a walk, a team at the University of Surrey, UK, has found that higher prams are better, because most particle pollution is concentrated in the first metre above road level.On average, children in prams breathe at a height of about 0.85 metres, meaning they are exposed to about 60 percent more pollution than adults.
On top of this, particle pollution is more dangerous to babies than adults, says Jonathan Griggs at Queen Mary University of London, who was not involved in the study.Babies breathe faster than adults and they are easily hurt for the effects of pollution
because the protective mechanisms in their lungs are not yet fully developed, he says.
When choosing the best pram for defending against pollution, the weather is also a factor.Hot summer air concentrates pollution close to the ground, making seat
height particularly important.But when the air is cold, the heat from car exhausts (排气管) causes dangerous particles higher in the air, after which they fall.In these cases, prams with some kind of covering can help protect children from pollution falling down on them from above.
“There are very few existing studies to draw conclusive evidence on which pram design is best，” says Prashant Kumar, who led the research.So far he is only able to identify broad things to look for in a pram.In the future, it may be possible to purchase add on air filter (过滤) systems for prams.One currently in development is called Brizi, which consists of a flat headrest with wings on either side of the baby's head.Air is sucked in on one side, cleaned, and blown out the other, creating a bubble of slightly higher air pressure, which keeps out particles.
“Designing better prams is only a temporary solution to dealing with pollution itself，” says Griggs.“It's certainly cautious not to stick your child next to an exhaust pipe, and most importantly reduce emissions on roads.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。科学家通过研究发现带有覆盖物的可以保护婴儿头部的高婴儿车可以帮助婴儿少接触到空气污染。 3．One of the research findings is that high prams with coverings are ________. A．more convenient to push B．helpful to block sunshine C．good for protecting babies' heads
D．effective to protect babies from pollution
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第一段“High prams (婴儿车) with coverings that protect a baby's head could go some way towards reducing exposure to dangerous particle pollution.”可知带有覆盖物的可以保护婴儿头部的高婴儿车，在某种程度上可以减少对危险颗粒污染的接触，所以能够有效地帮助婴儿少接触到空气污染。
4．What can parents do to protect babies? A．Monitor their breathing rate. B．Promote their lung development. C．Offer comfortable seats in hot days. D．Keep babies away from exhausts.
解析：选D 细节理解题。由最后一段最后一句“It's certainly cautious not to stick your child next to an exhaust pipe, and most importantly reduce emissions on roads.”可知父母能做的是避免婴儿接触到排放废气的管道。
5．What does the passage mainly talk about?
A．The benefit of high prams with coverings. B．The development of air filter system for prams. C．The necessity of designing the best prams. D．The urgency of reducing particle pollution.
解析：选A 主旨大意题。根据文章第一段的内容就可以知道本文主要讲的是带有覆盖物的高婴儿车的好处。
C
(2019·南京、盐城一模)How would you describe your style? Formal? Classical? Casual? Smart? First of all, what is style? Let's hear a few words of wisdom from the wise.“Style is knowing who you are and what you want to say，” (Gore Vidal)；“Style is an expression of individualism mixed with charm，” (John Fairchild); “Style is the perfection of a point of view，” (Robert Eberhart); “Style is a simple way of saying complicated things，” (Jean Cocteau); “Style is the dress of thoughts，” (Lord Chesterfield)．
So, now you know what style is, you'll need to buy some clothes.But where? In the UK, you can get really cheap, stylish, second hand clothes at charity shops.They're great if you want exclusive labels but don't want to pay the price.The only difficulty is discovering where the really good bargains are.But don't worry, Leila Gray can help you here.She's the proud owner of a vintage Hardy Amies coat, picked up at a charity shop for ￡20 — a good deal when you realize it cost more than ￡800 new.“You have to go to the richer areas of a city，” she says.“That's where all the labels are.It can take a bit of hunting around, but that is half the fun, and there's a lot of buried treasure just waiting to be discovered.”
So, now you know where to buy your new, stylish clothes, how do you acquire your style? Experts say that mixing and matching from charity shops can help you find your own style — something that's really you.That's what Scottish musician Momus did.“My fashion tip is this，” he says, “look at yourself with the eye of a graphic designer.If you can't be attractive, aim for ‘interesting’ or ‘original’．” Momus' unique style could even make him happier, too.As psychologist Marilyn Elias explains, the happiest people “judge themselves by their own yardsticks, never against what others do or have”．
Shoichi Aoki, the founder of Japanese street style magazine FRUiTS, agrees.“I think real fashion is what people wear on the streets, the clothes that they wear, the way that they wear them，” he says.“What you see in fashion magazines and on
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