Question

Every so often, mankind comes up with really good inventions that have changed our daily lives. However, the U.S. Patent Office has issued over 7. 5 million patents, and not all of them are quite so celebrated. Some good, some bad, and some crazy! The following lists some of the more unusual ideas that have come along.

Snake Leash

In 2002, a patent was issued for a snake-walking leash. There are at least two major problems with this idea.  1) Dog leashes fit securely between the head and shoulders. A snake does not have shoulders; so it might slither away. 2) Dogs are OK for public places because they are social animals, and people like them. Snakes are not OK for public places because they are not social, and some people are terrified of them.

Stadium Helmet

Americans are known for our love of sports. Unfortunately, good tickets to games are expensive, and some fans have to sit in the nosebleed sections. This invention, patented in 2000, is designed for these fans.  Featuring a built-in radio, binoculars(望远镜) , a cooling fan,  and a helmet for falling litter, this design transforms the stadium experience.

Bacon Alarm Clock

When you think about it, waking to the dreadful, blaring noise of an alarm clock is a terrible way to start the day. However; this clock could change that. You simply put a piece of frozen bacon in the alarm clock, set the alarm, and go to sleep. The clock gently wakes you up with the mouthwatering smell of bacon the next morning, just like waking up on a Sunday morning to the smell of Mom cooking breakfast. Who said there’s no time to eat breakfast?

Toilet Lock

In 1969, a patent was issued for a really bad idea – the toilet seat lock. First of all, fishing for your keys when you have to go seems very unpleasant. Then there is the possibility of losing the key altogether. What about guests? Just think that you would have to ask permission for the bathroom. Of course, there is the ultimate question: Why would you lock it in the first place?

Humana Bird Feeder

People have always admired the gracefulness and beauty of birds, and bird watching is a popular hobby. Unfortunately, getting up close and personal is a challenge. That is, until now.  In 1999, a patent was issued for a helmet with birdfeeders attached to it. Although there may be a design flaw (缺陷) (turning the head to see the birds would probably frighten them), this invention could change the way of bird watching.

1.Snake Leash was designed to            .

A. catch a snake    B. keep off a snake

C. take a snake for a walk    D. keep dogs and snakes together

2.What can be inferred about the nosebleed sections?       .

A. They are for fans who have no tickets.

B. They are for fans who have poor eyesight.

C. They are close to the center of a stadium.

D. They are far from the center of a stadium.

3.What is the use of Human Bird Feeder?

A. To watch birds near enough.    '

B. To feed birds personally.

C. To communicate with birds.

D. To hide from birds.

4.Which of the following inventions can help to save your time?

A. Toilet Lock.    B. Stadium Helmt.

C. Snake Leash.    D. Bacon Alarm Clock.

Answer

1.C

2.D

3.A

4.D

【解析】文章介绍了几个不同寻常的专利产品以及各自的用途和功效。

1.C

推理判断题。根据Snake Leash中Dog leashes fit securely between the head and shoulders. A snake does not have shoulders; so it might slither away.可知Snake Leash是拴蛇的，根据Dogs are OK for public places because they are social animals, and people like them. Snakes are not OK for public places because they are not social, and some people are terrified of them.可知这种皮带是拴着蛇在公共场合走的，故选C.

2.D

推理判断题。根据Stadium Helmet中Featuring a built-in radio, binoculars(望远镜) , a cooling fan, and a helmet for falling litter, this design transforms the stadium experience.可知坐在nosebleed sections的球迷们需要用望远镜看比赛，由此可知此区域离体育场中心较远，故选D.

3.A

推理判断题。根据Humana Bird Feeder中bird watching is a popular hobby. Unfortunately, getting up close and personal is a challenge.和this invention could change the way of bird watching.可知Human Bird Feeder能近距离观察鸟，故选A.

4.D

推理判断题。通过文意和常识可知闹钟能够帮助节省时间，故选D.

【名师点睛】

推理判断题的常见考查形式及解题方法：

推理判断题属于主观题，是层次较高的题目。它包括判断和推理题。这两类题常常相互依存，推理是为了做出正确的判断，正确的判断又依赖于合乎逻辑的推理。此类题要求在理解表面文字的基础上，做出判断和推论，从而得到文章的隐含的意思和深层的意思，也就是通过文章中的文字信息，上下逻辑关系及事物的发展变化等已知的信息，推断出作者没有直接表达的态度和观点。

本文主要考查推测文章的观点或结论。如小题1要求判断Snake Leash的用途，根据Snake Leash中Dog leashes fit securely between the head and shoulders. A snake does not have shoulders; so it might slither away.可知Snake Leash是拴蛇的，根据Dogs are OK for public places because they are social animals, and people like them. Snakes are not OK for public places because they are not social, and some people are terrified of them.可知这种皮带是拴着蛇在公共场合走的。小题2考查nosebleed sections的特点，根据Stadium Helmet中Featuring a built-in radio, binoculars(望远镜) , a cooling fan, and a helmet for falling litter, this design transforms the stadium experience.可知坐在nosebleed sections的球迷们需要用望远镜看比赛，由此可知此区域离体育场中心较远。