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(2022·山东省济南市二模)
Do you know there are apps that make it easy to help others, our planet, and ourselves, so we lead more giving and meaningful lives?Check out four of the best ones and spring into action!
Be My Eyes
This app connects visually impaired people in need of some help with sighted people with a few minutes of spare time to offer through video calls.The help needed may be something like finding a missing object in the home.This app is available in over 150 countries and in more than 150 languages.Volunteers register and detail which languages they speak.When someone needs help, a message reminder appears on their device.
Zooniverse
Want to help with cutting-edge global research?Zooniverse is an app with millions of registered volunteers that lets you become a citizen researcher! Help professional scientific researchers through your mobile device or the companion website.Global volunteers taking part in this exciting crowd sourcing project typically don't have a scientific background but their contribution is highly valued.
My Selfless Act
This is a social networking site and app promoting the idea of giving back to the community through volunteering.It offers information on local volunteering opportunities globally and encourages the sharing of ideas and activities.
Aloe Bud
Created by someone who struggles with his mental illness, routine and remembering daily self-care, Aloe Bud is a welcoming and simple“self-care pocket companion”app.It gently reminds users about self-care activities in physical, mental and emotional needs.These reminders relate to anything from drinking enough water to taking screen breaks and maintaining connections.
语篇导读:这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四款协助类应用程序。
1.What is Zooniverse intended to do? B
A.Help with disabled people.
B.Provide access to research.
C.Share community resources.
D.Organize self-care activities.
解析:细节理解题。根据Zooniverse部分第二句“Zooniverse is an app... lets you become a citizen researcher!”可知, Zooniverse是一个拥有数百万注册志愿者的应用程序,可以让你成为公民研究员。由此可推知, Zooniverse的目的是提供研究的途径。故选B。
2.What is probably the major concern of users who choose Aloe Bud? A
A.Personal well-being.
B.Community service.
C.Professional development.
D.Volunteering information.
解析:细节理解题。根据Aloe Bud部分第二句“It gently reminds users about self-care activities in physical, mental and emotional needs.”可知, Aloe Bud会提醒用户进行身体、心理和情绪需求方面的自我护理,所以Aloe Bud的用户最关心的是个人的健康。故选A。
3.Which app targets users with eye problems? C
A.Aloe Bud. B.Zooniverse.
C.Be My Eyes. D.My Selfless Act.
解析:细节理解题。根据Be My Eyes部分中的“This app connects visually impaired people in need of some help with sighted people with a few minutes of spare time to offer through video calls.”可知,这款应用程序将需要帮助的视障人士与视力正常的人联系起来,后者可以通过视频电话提供帮助。所以Be My Eyes面向的是眼部有疾病的用户。故选C。