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Navigation(导航)in unfamiliar places is a major problem in large cities. Therefore,
the popularity of mobile GPS facilities has greatly risen. However, it is
sometimes difficult for users to understand where to go. In addition, they have
to regularly look at the screen to follow the route, thus increasing risks on
the road.
Luckily,
preuniversity students from the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI in
Moscow have created sneakers that can give directions, count a person's steps
and measure the calories burned. The smart sneakers can lead users to their
destination. The idea is simple. When moving towards a turn, the right or left
shoe vibrates(震动)according to the
directions.
"We've
developed a facility that goes well with a special mobile app via Bluetooth and
receives information about a route. The facility performs all the necessary
functions without affecting walking and can be joined to the laces(鞋带)of ordinary sneakers. The user only needs to run the app once, and
then puts the phone away and enjoys the walk. In addition to navigation, the
system can also keep track of the distance traveled. This information can be
found in the mobile app," said Alexander Pinchuk and Maxim Levkin, the
authors of the project.
The
team plans to continue developing the project because the smart clothing market
is growing every year. According to the creators, it is likely that in a few
years, smart sneakers will become popular like smart watches.
This
is not the first original project of preuniversity students from the National
Research Nuclear University MEPhI Valentin Klimov, deputy director of the
Institute of Cyber Intelligent Systems of MEPhI, says, "Our preuniversity
students have created rather original projects before. For example, last year, our
students developed a useful system for people with poor eyesight and won an
international children's competition;then they won the Junior competition and
took part in the largest international competition:Intel ISEF. Now these guys
are our first year students, and this shows the high level of our applicants."
(1)
In what way do the newly created sneakers give directions to users?
A . By following their routes.
B . By vibrating their shoes.
C . By burning their calories.
D . By reducing their road risks.
(2)
What can be learned about the facility while working according to Paragraph3?
A . It must be put in special sneakers
B . It has a little effect on users' walking.
C . It can record where users have traveled.
D . It works with the help of an app via Bluetooth.
(3)
What can be inferred about these preuniversity students?
A . They are about to graduate.
B . They are ready to go for jobs.
C . They are creative and fruitful.
D . They are lucky and wealthy.
(4)
What can be a suitable title for the text?
A . Sneakers for Navigation on the Way
B . Ways of Navigation in Large Cities
C . Ordinary Navigation Is out of Date
D . Preuniversity Students Win Competitions
答案: B
D
C
A