Question

This could be the perfect gift for the partner,who embarrasses you on the dance floor.Smart socks,which can teach to dance,may be the answer for anyone with two left feet.

The socks have been developed as a running tool to help runners improve their skills.Thanks to the socks,users can accurately record not only how far and fast they run but also how well.It means the user maximizes their performance,and reduces damage to body and prevents hurt.The hi-tech socks are made of special fibers that watch the movements of your feet.They look,feel and can be washed like normal clothes.

Sensors（传感器）record each movement and send it by an ankle transmitter（脚踝发射器）to a smart phone. Then a “virtual coach” application shows the information and can tell the user what they are doing wrong,and help to improve skill in any task with feet.

The socks should be useful to athletes and weekend joggers."People think running is so easy and of course everybody can do it but not necessarily safely and well,"Dr Davide Vigano said.A recent study showed that between 60 and 80 percent of runners got hurt per year.This is pretty much more than any other human activity.Researchers say the technology can also be developed to teach people how to dance,play sports such as golf,or even to help to teach women to walk better in high heels.

Mr.Vigano said,“People could all benefit from the idea.We have had interest from all sorts of sports,like skiing, football,cycling and golf.Anything where you have to use your feet can use it.It could even be put in high heels to help women walk in them safely.”

Socks are just the start,and the technology could be used in gloves,hats and boots.The socks,anklet and software package,are expected to be sold for around￡120,which will go on sale in March.

1.What does the underlined part "anyone with two left feet" refer to?

A. People who are disabled.

B. People who are interested in dancing.

C. People who are not good at dancing.

D. People who invented the socks.

2.What's special about fibers that the socks are made of?

A. They feel much softer than normal clothes.

B. They can monitor the movement of feet.

C. They are expensive to produce.

D. They act as a smart phone for users.

3.Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the socks?

A. They can improve the skill of running.

B. They can help women walk better in high heels.

C. They can teach people to dance well.

D. They can be worn for days without washing.

4.According to Dr.Vigano,       .

A. everyone can make good use of the smart socks

B. users can run as fast as they like with the socks

C. 60 to 80 percent of runners would like to buy the smart socks

D. no runners will get hurt,thanks to the socks

Answer

1.C

2.B

3.D

4.A

【解析】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍一种即将上市的高科技袜子，它可以帮助人们跳舞、走路、跑步等各种体育活动。

1.词义猜测题。根据画线部分前的“This could be the perfect gift for the partner, who embarrasses you on the dance floor.”可知，这是送给让你在舞池难堪的舞伴最好的礼物，由此可知，画线部分指的是“不会跳舞的人”，故D项正确。

2.细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The hi-tech socks are made of special fibers that watch the movements of your feet.”可知，制成这种袜子的原料纤维能够监控你的脚步移动，故B项正确。

3.细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知，这种袜子可以帮助运动员和跑者避免受伤、教人们跳舞以及教穿高跟鞋的女性走路，并没有提到这种袜子可以穿很多天都不用洗，故D项正确。

4.细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“People could all benefit from the idea. We have had interest from all sorts of sports, like skiing, football, cycling and golf. Anything where you have to use your feet can use it.”可知，Vigano认为所有的人都可以从这种袜子中获益，只要是进行用脚的活动都用得着这种袜子，故A项正确。