话题提分练16 必修5 Unit 3 Life in the future-【赢在微点】2024高考英语大一轮复习顶层设计核心微练word（老高考）人教版

话题提分练16　必修5　Unit 3 科学与技术、未来可能 限时20分钟 阅读理解 A　(2023·郴州质检)　体裁:说明文　话题:科学精神　难度:★★★☆☆ 　　Shawanee Patrick is passionate about giving everyone the ability to walk as comfortably and effectively as possible through the use of walking assistive devices, such as prosthetics (假肢) and orthotics. A Ph.D.student in the J. Mike walker 66 Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A & M University, Patrick was inspired to help develop better walking assistive devices by the partial paralysis (瘫痪) of her grandmother. Her research focuses on developing and improving walking assistive devices by determining what inputs are important and outcomes that could improve the design process. “I like to say my research is about how to help people who can􀆳t walk be able to walk, and how to help those who do walk, walk better.” Patrick said. “That􀆳s kind of my aim. Walking improves the quality of life, so it􀆳s really important we help those facing challenges when we can.” There existed some challenges to Patrick􀆳s research as well. Patrick􀆳s research—which works with human studies—had been delayed several times by the health and availability of her subjects. Patrick said the process of conducting her research includes investigating the user􀆳s needs from various angles. From the perspective of the user themselves to their physician and family members, Patrick said it is necessary to build a complete picture of them. Patrick is determined to make a positive impact on the lives of the people she works with, as well as the thousands more like them. Although the specific project she is working on will not be going to market, Patrick said she is hopeful that the research she is conducting could one day influence the development of a product that makes its way to those who could greatly benefit from the support. 肖瓦妮·帕特里克受到了祖母部分瘫痪的启发,发明了一种步行辅助设备,帮助有需要的人提高生活质量,生活得更好。 1.What inspired Patrick to start the project? A. Her strong desire to help the old. B. Her grandmother􀆳s disability. C. Her ass