阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Considering the fast-changing world it’s great to know the possible job options in the future. The occupations below are probably some of the most promising future careers.
Personal education guide
Compared with online programs today, education could better meet individual needs, even with improved convenience. Like an adviser, a personal education guide may assist people with on-demand course selection or the planning of personalized training.
Individualized body part maker
Doctors may expect individualized organs grown or 3D printed using their patients’ own cells. After all, scientists’ creation of hearts, kidneys, and livers has already had some success in the labs. Even external body parts including skin and ears have been grown.
Pharmaceutical artisan (制药师)
The increasing popularity of 3D printing may enable the quick production of the medicine based on individual needs. It’s possible that artisanal drugs would be created according to one’s unique genes, habits, and medical history.
Brain implant specialist
We are making greater progress in understanding how the complex human brain works, so it’s highly possible that we would create something amazing by combining the rapid advances in neuroscience (神经科学) with the advantages of computer technology. In the future, one can have a specialized computer chip put into his brain to treat certain health issues, such as diseases, mood disorders, and paralysis.
1. Who can help in a personalized course selection?
A. An individualized body part maker. B. A brain implant specialist.
C. A personal education guide. D. A pharmaceutical artisan.
2. What do brain implant specialists mainly do?
A. Improve human intelligence.
B. Change how the brain works.
C. Develop medicine for brain diseases.
D. Apply computer technology to brain health.
3. Which is the common feature of the four jobs?
A. Online work. B. Personalized service.
C. Artificial technology. D. Medical knowledge.
【答案】1. C2. D3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了四个可能是最有前途的职业。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Personal education guide下的“Like an adviser, a personal education guide may assist people with on-demand course selection or the planning of personalized training.(像顾问一样,个人教育指南可以帮助人们按需选择课程或制定个性化培训计划。)”可知,个人教育指南能在个性化课程选择方面提供帮助。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Brain implant specialist下的“In the future, one can have a specialized computer chip put into his brain to treat certain health issues, such as diseases, mood disorders, and paralysis.(在未来,人们可以在大脑中植入一种专门的计算机芯片来治疗某些健康问题,如疾病、情绪障碍和瘫痪。)”可知,大脑植入专家主要是将计算机技术应用于大脑健康。故选D。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据Personal education guide下的“education could better meet individual needs,(教育可以更好地满足个人的需求)”;Individualized body part maker下的“Doctors may expect individualized organs grown or 3D printed using their patients’ own cells.(医生们可能期望用病人自己的细胞来培养或3D打印出个性化的器官。)”;Pharmaceutical artisan (制药师)下的“based on individual needs.(根据个人需求)”以及Brain implant specialist下的“a specialized computer chip put into his brain to treat certain health issues,(一个专门的电脑芯片植入他的大脑来治疗某些健康问题,)”可推知,这四种工作的共同特点是都具有个性化服务。故选B。