1 . A man paralyzed (瘫痪的) in 2011 has regained the ability to stand and walk with the help of implants (植入物) placed in his brain and spinal cord.
The patient, Gert-Jan Oskam, was told he would never walk again after a biking accident. Now, using the implants, “we’ve read the thoughts of Oskam and translated these thoughts into stimulation (刺激) of the spinal cord to reestablish voluntary movement,” said Grégoire Courtine, a neuroscientist in Switzerland.
The technology enables natural control over the movements of Oskam’s legs and he can walk and stand without support. “Months ago, I was able, for the first time after over ten years, to stand up and have a beer with my friends,” Oskam says. “That was pretty cool.”
The new technique involved placing two implants in Oskam’s brain. When he wants to move, the implants read his brain signals and send that information to sensors on a device on his head. A computer uses these signals to predict how Oskam intends to move, then turns his intentions into commands and sends these commands to another implant in the spinal cord. Finally, the spinal implant stimulates Oskam’s muscles according to his intended movement. Through this “digital bridge”, the researchers re-opened a line of communication between Oskam’s brain and spinal cord.
For now, the device is still at the experimental stage. Next, the researchers would like to be able to make the device’s hardware, which Oskam carries in a backpack, more compact (小巧). Harvey Sihota, CEO of the U.K. Charity Spinal Research, says the technology still has a long way to go before becoming available to the public, but the results are “very encouraging”.
1. How might Oskam feel after the implants were put in?A.Cheerful. | B.Secure. |
C.Disappointed. | D.Uncomfortable. |
A.The brain implants. | B.Sensors on his head. |
C.A computer. | D.The spinal implant. |
A.Mass-produce it. | B.Improve its hardware. |
C.Explore its other functions. | D.Test it on a larger sample size. |
A.Brain Implants Cure Paralyzed Man Completely |
B.Paralyzed Man Walks Again Using His Thoughts |
C.Digital Bridge Connects Paralyzed Men Closely |
D.New Technology Offers Hope For Biking Accident Victims |
1. How did Anna know the position?
A.From the official website. |
B.From a newspaper. |
C.From her friend. |
A.An assistant designer. | B.A junior designer. | C.A senior designer. |
A.Working experience. |
B.Performance on the job. |
C.Relationship with colleagues. |
A.In a month. | B.In two months. | C.In three months. |
1. Where will Gina go?
A.Thailand. | B.France. | C.America. |
A.By car. | B.By air. | C.By train. |
A.To save some expenses. |
B.To avoid getting along with others. |
C.To plan her trip freely. |
1. Who helped Helen a lot?
A.Her history teacher. | B.Her math teacher. | C.Her English teacher. |
A.She wanted to stick to her dream. |
B.It was an activity organized by her high school. |
C.The school is in her hometown. |
A.She was a middle school teacher. |
B.She was an elementary school teacher. |
C.She was a full-time tutor. |
Hanfu has experienced large
During the Spring Festival, many performers and tourists in Luoyang, Henan province,
The sales of horse face skirts are rising. Caoxian county is one of the major hanfu production
Data from e-commerce platforms (电商平台) show a great increase in the search for hanfu since January. Among the various hanfu styles, the horse face skirt has become
Zhang Mingqiang, the general manager of a factory, expressed both happiness and concern due
7 . The most hated day of the week is misunderstood. When the Boomtown Rats, an Irish band, released “I Don’t Like Mondays” in 1979, the song became an instant hit.
What many do recognise all too well is the difficulty of gathering the energy to get out of bed on Monday mornings in order to face the week ahead. Many bosses argue that starting off the week in person in the office creates good energy. However, plenty of employees beg to differ.
A paper published by the Journal of Applied Psychology, found that people tend to be more ill-mannered on Mondays, and grow more polite as the week unfolds. The authors have diagnosed a new condition, Mondayitis, which is defined. as “a systemic illness with collections of symptoms including tiredness, light-headedness, dry mouth and headache”. These symptoms typically appear on the first working day after a period off work, which could be a weekend or a longer holiday. They can lead sufferers to call in sick, decide to work from home or, if they do show up in the office, come across as detached (冷漠的) and unavailable. Mondayitis appears to be infecting other days of the week.
However, the covid-19 pandemic has led many people to re-evaluate their work-life balance. A lawyer in London who spends weekends working on cases likes to ease into the formal workweek with an elegant breakfast in a fancy restaurant. A broader movement is promoting the idea of a four-day work week, one arrangement of which would make Monday part of the weekend. Less ambitiously, and more realistically, asocial-media campaign for “bare-minimum Mondays” argues for a gentle start to the week.
You may have prepared or merely enjoyed a more elaborate meal than a sandwich. You may have gone for a walk in the park or simply lay in bed. Either way, you almost certainly cleared your head. When revived and spirited, you will have a fresh start.
1. What does the underlined part “beg to differ” in Paragraph 2 mean?A.Approve. | B.Object. | C.Submit. | D.Complain. |
A.They are ill-mannered but ready to help others. |
B.They may suffer from tiredness or light-headedness. |
C.They tend to infect others with their bad performance. |
D.They want to come to the office rather than work from home. |
A.Start to work early. | B.Grab a quick meal. |
C.Take a walk in the park. | D.Have a tight schedule. |
A.To tell us ways to tackle Mondayitis. | B.To explain how to gain work-life balance. |
C.To offer tips on how to keep fit on weekdays. | D.To persuade us not to work too hard on Mondays. |
Have you ever felt stressed and anxious when your maths teacher asks you
Mathematics
Whatever its origins, once the seed of the fear takes root, it may grow by
9 . Theatre Camps & Classes in Vancouver
Beach House Theatre
We have a group of creative and talented theatre industry members whose productions offer the campers a cultural, artistic experience at Crescent Beach. The purpose of setting the production in the area is to inspire the artistically minded youth and to expose theatre-goers to the special beauty of the beach.
Place des Arts
Classes and private lessons run from September to June or during fall (Sep-Dec), winter (Jan-Mar) and spring(Apr-Jun) sessions for all ages and skill levels. Experience music, visualarts, literary arts and theatre arts with us. We also offer art camps for children during the spring break and over the summer. All classes and lessons are taught by highly skilled working professionals. Class sizes are based on the needs of the content.
CFA
Our goal is to raise joyful children through performing arts. We believe that an actual professional theatre production is the best platform for the children to best experience performing arts. Every year, we produce a grand children’s musical production and we do not charge the children while there’s a huge production cost behind (professional tech, lighting, sound, sets, costumes, make-up, production meetings etc).
H. R. MacMillan Space Centre
We bring the wonders of space to Earth. Through creative programming, exhibits and activities, our goal is to inspire interest in the fields of Earth science and space science. Lean back in your seat and you’ll experience planets, meteor showers, black holes, galaxies and various other wonders. With its shows and content being updated all the time, there is something for everyone in the centre.
1. What can participants do at Beach House Theatre?A.Give performances with professionals. |
B.Appreciate art in the natural environment. |
C.Offer advice on the theater’s improvement. |
D.Explore Crescent Beach through guided tours. |
A.It is free of charge. | B.It hires some famous artists. |
C.It has flexible courses. | D.It offers theatre arts experiences. |
A.Beach House Theatre. | B.Place des Arts. |
C.CFA. | D.H. R. MacMillan Space Centre. |