2021-2022学年度第34期总第865期 (3版)
Wear robotic knees (Page 3)

I. Answer the following questions.
1. Why was Sun Xiaojun’s right leg amputated?
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2. What was his experience with his first prosthesis?
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3. What is the difference between Sun’s robotic knee and other artificial limbs?
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4. How will Sun make his invention more affordable?
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II. Translate the following sentences.
1. 学习骑自行车时你可能摔倒一次又一次。
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2. 这部小说使他名利双收。
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3. 她出去旅游不是为了看风景，而是为了逃离繁忙的生活。
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4. 这只狗定价为10000元。
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III. Fill in the blanks with the proper form of given words.
1. In 2018, he founded BionicM in Shenzhen to create inventions to help those with a ________ (disable).
2. To walk is a _________ (base) need for amputees.
3. Sun Xiaojun thinks the price of his product is not ________ (idea) and wants to make it more __________ (afford).

参考答案：
I.
1. Because he broke an ankle and was diagnosed with osteomyelitis.
2. It took him a long time to get used to the prosthesis and sometimes he would fall over when he tried to walk fast. This made him feel awkward.
3. Sun’s invention works like adding mechanical muscle. The prosthesis Sun created has a mind of its own and allows people to move by sensing their intentions.
4. By expanding production.
II.
1. When you learn to ride your bike you may fall over and over.
2. The novel earned him fame and money.
3. She didn't travel to see the scenery, but to get away from her busy life.
4. The dog is priced at 10,000 yuan.
III.
1. disability         2. basic  3. ideal  4. affordable