文章大意:本文为一篇记叙文,讲述了Michael Mavros和George Shiailis在You Tube上开设频道Make It Extreme,展示他们由旧材料创造出的独立而创新的机械发明。
A man rides at full speed on a single-wheeled bike, leaning back on a seat fixed above a recycled tyre as he performs wheelie (杂技). This machine is just one of many crazy inventions from Make It Extreme, a You Tube channel run by Michael Mavros and George Shiailis, two best friends who use old materials to create unique and innovative mechanical projects.
The partners of this DIY design make the inventions to promote the joys of mechanical engineering and inspire creativity in others.
On Make It Extreme, they transform everyday objects and vehicles into extreme versions of themselves, pushing creative boundaries in the process. They build and design their projects, film and edit the entire process, then finally showcase the results.
“By passionately crafting furniture, engines, tools, toys and vehicles while using our imagination, we try to offer innovative solutions to various mechanical challenges,” explains Mavros, “We’ve shared this passion since our early years, and now, through our channel, we share it with millions of other people in an easily understandable way.”
For its 100th video, Make It Extreme introduced the Monotrack bike, constructed entirely from recycled and old materials. They utilized a 100cc two-stroke engine from an old scooter(摩托车), cutting the sidewalls of a used car tyre and fitting it around a recycled motor. The bike reflects their commitment to sustainability and creativity, purely for the joy and curiosity it brings.
“The idea for the Monotrack bike came from an old wartime photo where we saw a similar vehicle,” says Mavros, “Our creations are often inspired by things we’ve encountered before. For example, the Monowheel, where a person sits inside a huge wheel, was inspired by similar vehicles from decades ago, and our tank chair stemmed from the idea of creating an accessible adventure vehicle for people with limited mobility.”
Make It Extreme now has almost two million subscribers who are eager to tune in every month to see the partners’ latest invention. And Mavros promises that 2024 will see them create their most daring project yet.
24. Why do Mavros and Shiailis run Make It Extreme ?
A.To make profits. | B.To earn popularity. |
C.To develop hobby. | D.To awaken innovation. |
25. What do we think of their inventions according to paragraph 5?
A.Practical. | B.Eco-friendly. | C.Costly. | D.Convenient. |
26. What is paragraph 6 mainly about?
A.Why the old things were used. | B.Where the Monowheel was found. |
C.What their inspirations originated from. | D.How the Monotrack bike was invented. |
27. What can we learn from Mavros and Shiailis in the text?
A.Nothing is impossible. | B.Fortune favors the bold. |
C.A rolling stone gathers no moss. | D.One good turn deserves another. |