There really are apps for everything，and some could end up saving your life.
What3 words
This free download is one of a growing number of smartphone apps that could mean the difference between life and death.What3 words divides the world into 3×3 metre squares，giving each one a unique combination of three words.This allows emergency services - or anyone else you give the location to to reach you if you have an Internet connection.It is used by emergency services in the UK and other countries and has saved thousands of lives.
WhatsApp
Lots of us use WhatsApp for messaging and calling，but do you know it also has a Live Location feature that can let a loved one know your whereabouts in case you're in danger？
You can simply press the "+" key in a chat，select "Location"，and then press "Share Live Location"，which enables any participant in the chat to see your location in real time for the period you choose.
Stay Alive
With mental health problems on the increase，this suicide prevention app could be extremely helpful.Developed by Grassroots Suicide Prevention，it offers a wealth of resources，ranging from ways of staying calm when you feel upset or have other bad moods，to breathing exercises and direct links to national and local crisis resources.And this app doesn't ask for an Internet connection to get the information.
St John Ambulance First Aid
An app like this is more useful for saving someone else's life than your own，but it's a must-have on your smartphone.It gives advice on dealing with emergencies，including choking，allergic reactions and performing CPR.You don't have to have an Internet connection in order to use it.
（1）What can we know about the app What3 words？ AA
A．It can be downloaded for free.
B．It hasn't been developed yet.
C．It has been used only in the UK.
D．It divides the world into 3 parts.
（2）Which app can you turn to for help if you feel disappointed？ AA
A．Stay Alive.
B．WhatsApp.
C．What3 words.
D．St John Ambulance First Aid.
（3）What do the four apps have in common？ BB
A．They don't need an Internet connection.
B．They deal with emergencies.
C．They are mainly favored by patients.
D．They can be used to chat with others.
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【答案】A；A；B
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1．Emergencies are scary，but there is now a new smart ring on the market that will quickly call for help when you need it most.Meet Nimb，a ring that includes a panic button.It lets you send emergency alerts （警報） to preset contacts from its mobile app with the touch of a thumb.Whether you are being attacked or experiencing a serious health problem，Nimb will help keep you safe and sound.
Smart Ring to the Rescue
The story behind the development with this new technology is unique and touchjye.aig.In 2010，Kathy Roma，who is the co-founder and communications lead with Nimb，was violently attacked by a complete stranger and was on the brink of death.She suffered multiple stab wounds in a safe neighborhood，just a few feet away from a police station.Her saving grace wasn't just her fight and drive to survive，but the call for help.
Since then，she has been searching to find a way for others to have a voice when they're in need of help and has been a driving force in the development of this new technology.And Nimb is easy to use.All you need to do when you are in trouble is press its button for three seconds and an instant message will be sent to your contacts.Your contacts will get instant emergency alerts on their smartphones and tablets.This smart ring tracks your exact location in real-time and your contacts will know where you are at all times.
Nimb's app includes an alert card，and built-in chat and notification features.The ring is compatible （兼容的） with Bluetooth 4+，iOS 7+ and Android 4+.It is also equipped with a rechargeable LiPo Battery that will last about two weeks，and is designed to withstand water and dust.
Nimb：Stay Safe in Style
What makes this smart ring extra special is that it is cool and futuristic looking.It comes in two colors：Stealth Black and Classic White.The ring is available in US ring sizes 4-12，which means you can wear it on any of your fingers.There's no doubt this new technology will be a hit on the market：everyone wants to have that extra piece of mind when it comes to health and safety.Nimb retails for ﹩129.
（1）Nimb is designed to help users.
A．relieve pain in stressful situations
B．warn friends of surrounding dangers
C．call contacts for help in emergencies
D．keep track of serious health problems
（2）Kathy Roma got the idea of Nimb from.
A．her experience of being attacked
B．her desire to have a voice in technology
C．her dream of founding her own company
D．her drive to survive from a serious disease
（3）How do you use Nimb when you are in trouble？
A．By editing an emergency message.
B．By pressing a button for three seconds.
C．By tracking the location of preset contacts.
D．By sending alerts to the smartphones nearby.發(fā)布：2025/1/1 18:0:1組卷：0引用：2難度：0.4 -
2．The Four Largest Zoos
A zoo，also known as a zoological park or zoological garden，is a place where animals are displayed in a secured（safe） way to the public.In this article，we want you to know about the four largest zoos in the world as of 2021.
London Zoo，England
The London Zoo was established in the year 1828 for scientific study only.Later，it was open to the general public in the year 1847.This zoo works hard to protect endangered animals，such as the Sumatran tiger.The London Zoo is open every day of the year except for Christmas Day.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium，the United States
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is home to around 7，000 animals of more than 800 species.The non-profit zoological park was opened in 1927.It is open every day except for Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Beijing Zoo，China
The Beijing Zoo covers a total surface area of 890，000 square meters.The traditionally-built zoological park is an attraction for millions of tourists.It is home to popular animal species such as giant pandas，South China tigers，and so on.The Beijing Zoo is open every day of the year.
Berlin Zoological Garden，Germany
The huge variety of animal species makes Berlin Zoological Garden one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world.Regular animal feeding is one of its most popular attractions.Globally known animals like Knut，the polar bear，and Meng Meng ---a giant panda，have contributed to the zoo's public image.The zoo is open every day of the year，except for Christmas Day.
（1）What can we know about London Zoo？
A．It is a non-profit zoo.
B．It was built in a traditional way.
C．It used to be a base for animal research.
D．It holds animal feeding activities regularly.
（2）Which zoo can we go to on December 25th？
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B．Beijing Zoo.
C．Berlin Zoological Garden.
D．Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
（3）What makes Berlin Zoological Garden a popular tourist attraction？
A．Its long business hours.
B．Its wide variety of animals.
C．Its beautiful natural scenery.
D．Its world-famous polar bears.發(fā)布：2025/1/1 18:0:1組卷：8引用：5難度：0.6 -
3．Interesting Exhibitions Held in Four Different Museums? Name：The British Museum
Phone：020-7323-8000
Website；www．britishmuseum．org
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This exhibition aims to show the mysteries of mummification （干尸化） From a king's daughter to a temple doorkeeper，the displays explore the identities of eight people，using their bodies to discover clues about how they lived，By using new methods，such as CT scanning and 3 D visualization，the British Museum has been able to build up a picture of life in the Nile valley over 4，000 years，from prehistoric Egypt to Christian Sudan．
? Name：The Fashion and Textile Museum
Phone ：020-7407-8664
Website ：www．ftmlondon，org
Opening hours：daily 11 a，m．-5：30 p．m．
Price： ￡8.80 adults， ￡5.50 students
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? Name：The Victoria and Albert Museum
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Website：www．vam．a(chǎn)c．uk
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? Name：The Science Museum
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C．020-7907-7073．
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（3）What can we learn about the Science Museum？
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D．More information can be found at www．vam．a(chǎn)c．uk．發(fā)布：2025/1/1 18:0:1組卷：9引用：8難度：0.7
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