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Imagine you are driving on a stormy night, and your car suddenly alerts you to the danger of an imminent flood or an approaching hurricane. This future, where cars predict weather disasters well in advance, is edging toward reality, says the International Drivers Association. By 2030, cars are expected to evolve into “smart machines” in which reliable, personal weather forecasting units are installed, with advanced sensor technology and machine learning algorithms (算术) delivering real-time, exact weather updates.
“Bridging the gap between vehicular technology and meteorology holds massive potential in increasing road safety,” says Julianna Marshall, a travel expert from the International Drivers Association. “Imagine your car alerting you to trouble ahead and then directing you away from a road that’s about to be flooded or a bridge at risk of collapsing due to strong winds. That’s a revolution we’re keenly looking forward to.”
Several key factors lay the foundations for these weather-predicting capabilities in cars by the year 2030.
Modern cars have complex sensors that can measure atmospheric pressure, temperature, humidity, and wind speed. These sensors can feed data into an onboard computer, providing crucial real-time weather information. Cutting-edge artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies can now analyse complex weather patterns and predict future outcomes. By integrating these technologies into automotive systems, your car’s computer can provide forecasts along your routes.
The interconnectivity of devices, known as the Internet of Things, will play a key role. Cars could share and receive weather data from a vast network of improving the connected devices, accuracy of predictions. Such tech-integrated cars will make driving during severe conditions safer while enhancing the overall travel experience. “Weather prediction in cars can save hundreds of lives annually by minimizing the likelihood of weather-related accidents,” Marshall emphasizes. “Getting hands on a car built with weather prediction technology might be optional today but will become imperative by 2030.”
Undeniably, 2030 promises the advent of a transformative era in automobile technology, a world where your car might just be your best weather forecaster. An era where “the future is now” is not just an exciting prospect — it’s the norm.
32. What can the future cars probably do
A. Stop extreme weather happening. B.Change the path of the hurricane.
C. Teach drivers how to predict weather. D.Perceive terrible weather conditions.
33. What does paragraph 4 focus on
A. Operational principle of future cars. B.The concept of the Internet of Things.
C. The functions of complex sensors. D.Increasing complexity of road safety.
34. What does the underlined word “imperative” in paragraph 5 mean
A. Reliable. B. Essential. C.Complex. D.Unrealistic.
35. What is the author’s intention in the last paragraph
A. To make predictions. B. To offer suggestions. C. To fulfill promises. D. To express regrets.
【文本解析】
Imagine you are driving on a stormy night, and your car suddenly alerts you to the danger of an imminent flood or an approaching hurricane.
想象一下，你在一个暴风雨的夜晚开车，你的车突然提醒你洪水即将来临或飓风即将来临的危险。
This future, where cars predict weather disasters well in advance, is edging toward reality, says the International Drivers Association.
国际司机协会（International Drivers Association）表示，汽车可以提前很好地预测天气灾害，这种未来正逐渐成为现实。
By 2030, cars are expected to evolve into “smart machines” in which reliable, personal weather forecasting units are installed, with advanced sensor technology and machine learning algorithms (算术) delivering real-time, exact weather updates.
到2030年，汽车预计将演变成“智能机器”，安装可靠的个人天气预报装置，配备先进的传感器技术和机器学习算法，提供实时、准确的天气更新。
“Bridging the gap between vehicular technology and meteorology holds massive potential in increasing road safety,” says Julianna Marshall, a travel expert from the International Drivers Association. “
国际驾驶员协会（International Drivers Association）的旅行专家朱莉安娜·马歇尔（Julianna Marshall）表示：“弥合汽车技术和气象之间的差距，在提高道路安全方面具有巨大的潜力。”
Imagine your car alerting you to trouble ahead and then directing you away from a road that’s about to be flooded or a bridge at risk of collapsing due to strong winds.
想象一下，你的汽车提醒你前方有麻烦，然后引导你远离一条即将被洪水淹没的道路或一座因强风而有倒塌危险的桥梁。
That’s a revolution we’re keenly looking forward to.”
这是我们热切期待的一场革命。
Several key factors lay the foundations for these weather-predicting capabilities in cars by the year 2030.
到2030年，有几个关键因素为汽车的天气预测能力奠定了基础。
Modern cars have complex sensors that can measure atmospheric pressure, temperature, humidity, and wind speed.
现代汽车有复杂的传感器，可以测量大气压力、温度、湿度和风速。
These sensors can feed data into an onboard computer, providing crucial real-time weather information.
这些传感器可以将数据输入机载计算机，提供关键的实时天气信息。
Cutting-edge artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies can now analyse complex weather patterns and predict future outcomes.
尖端的人工智能和机器学习技术现在可以分析复杂的天气模式并预测未来的结果。
By integrating these technologies into automotive systems, your car’s computer can provide forecasts along your routes.
通过将这些技术集成到汽车系统中，您的汽车计算机可以提供沿途的预测。
The interconnectivity of devices, known as the Internet of Things, will play a key role. Cars could share and receive weather data from a vast network of improving the connected devices, accuracy of predictions.
被称为物联网的设备互联将发挥关键作用。汽车可以共享和接收来自联网设备的巨大网络的天气数据，提高预测的准确性。
Such tech-integrated cars will make driving during severe conditions safer while enhancing the overall travel experience.
这种技术集成的汽车将使在恶劣条件下的驾驶更安全，同时提高整体的旅行体验。
“Weather prediction in cars can save hundreds of lives annually by minimizing the likelihood of weather-related accidents,” Marshall emphasizes. “
马歇尔强调说：“汽车天气预报可以将天气相关事故的可能性降到最低，每年可以挽救数百人的生命。””
Getting hands on a car built with weather prediction technology might be optional today but will become imperative by 2030.”
如今，拥有一辆配备天气预报技术的汽车可能是可选的，但到2030年，这将是势在必行的。”
Undeniably, 2030 promises the advent of a transformative era in automobile technology, a world where your car might just be your best weather forecaster.
不可否认，2030年预示着汽车技术变革时代的到来，在这个世界里，你的汽车可能就是你最好的天气预报员。
An era where “the future is now” is not just an exciting prospect — it’s the norm.
在一个“未来就是现在”的时代，这不仅是一个令人兴奋的前景，而且是一种常态。
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32. What can the future cars probably do
未来的汽车可能会做什么
A. Stop extreme weather happening. 阻止极端天气的发生。
B.Change the path of the hurricane.改变飓风的路径。
C. Teach drivers how to predict weather. 教司机如何预测天气。
D.Perceive terrible weather conditions.感知恶劣的天气状况。
Imagine you are driving on a stormy night, and your car suddenly alerts you to the danger of an imminent flood or an approaching hurricane. This future, where cars predict weather disasters well in advance, is edging toward reality, says the International Drivers Association. By 2030, cars are expected to evolve into “smart machines” in which reliable, personal weather forecasting units are installed, with advanced sensor technology and machine learning algorithms (算术) delivering real-time, exact weather updates.
想象一下，你在一个暴风雨的夜晚开车，你的车突然提醒你洪水即将来临或飓风即将来临的危险。国际司机协会（International Drivers Association）表示，汽车可以提前很好地预测天气灾害，这种未来正逐渐成为现实。到2030年，汽车预计将演变成“智能机器”，安装可靠的个人天气预报装置，配备先进的传感器技术和机器学习算法，提供实时、准确的天气更新。
What does paragraph 4 focus on
第4段的重点是什么
A. Operational principle of future cars. 未来汽车的操作原理。
B.The concept of the Internet of Things.物联网的概念。
C. The functions of complex sensors. 复杂传感器的功能。
D.Increasing complexity of road safety.道路安全日益复杂
Modern cars have complex sensors that can measure atmospheric pressure, temperature, humidity, and wind speed. These sensors can feed data into an onboard computer, providing crucial real-time weather information. Cutting-edge artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies can now analyse complex weather patterns and predict future outcomes. By integrating these technologies into automotive systems, your car’s computer can provide forecasts along your routes.
现代汽车有复杂的传感器，可以测量大气压力、温度、湿度和风速。这些传感器可以将数据输入机载计算机，提供关键的实时天气信息。尖端的人工智能和机器学习技术现在可以分析复杂的天气模式并预测未来的结果。通过将这些技术集成到汽车系统中，您的汽车计算机可以提供沿途的预测。
34. What does the underlined word “imperative” in paragraph 5 mean
第5段中划线的“imperative”是什么意思
A. Reliable.可靠的，可信赖的；真实可信的
B. Essential. 必不可少的，非常重要的；基本的
C.Complex. 复杂的，难懂的；组合的，合成的
D.Unrealistic.不切实际的；不实在的
The interconnectivity of devices, known as the Internet of Things, will play a key role. Cars could share and receive weather data from a vast network of improving the connected devices, accuracy of predictions. Such tech-integrated cars will make driving during severe conditions safer while enhancing the overall travel experience. “Weather prediction in cars can save hundreds of lives annually by minimizing the likelihood of weather-related accidents,” Marshall emphasizes. “Getting hands on a car built with weather prediction technology might be optional today but will become imperative by 2030.”
被称为物联网的设备互联将发挥关键作用。汽车可以共享和接收来自联网设备的巨大网络的天气数据，提高预测的准确性。这种技术集成的汽车将使在恶劣条件下的驾驶更安全，同时提高整体的旅行体验。马歇尔强调说：“汽车天气预报可以将天气相关事故的可能性降到最低，每年可以挽救数百人的生命。”“今天，拥有一辆配备天气预报技术的汽车可能是可选的，但到2020年，这将是必须的
35. What is the author’s intention in the last paragraph
作者在最后一段的意图是什么
A. To make predictions. 如何预测
B. To offer suggestions. 提供建议。
C. To fulfill promises. 履行承诺
D. To express regrets. 表示遗憾
Undeniably, 2030 promises the advent of a transformative era in automobile technology, a world where your car might just be your best weather forecaster. An era where “the future is now” is not just an exciting prospect — it’s the norm.
不可否认，2030年预示着汽车技术变革时代的到来，在这个世界里，你的汽车可能就是你最好的天气预报员。在一个“未来就是现在”的时代，这不仅是一个令人兴奋的前景，而且是一种常态。

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