D
Brandon Alexander is a former Google engineer who is trying to change American agriculture through robotics. Alexander operates a machine-powered farm. He recently introduced his star robot – named Angus – to the Associated Press.The long, white robot weighs more than 450 kilograms.
The 743-square meter farm uses a hydroponicsystem that grows plants without soil. The plants grow inside equipment that provides a continuous flow of water. The indoor farm uses electrical light instead of sunlight.
This kind of farm uses much less water and does not require human labor to run. The main job for Angus is to move thousands of plants around the farm, from small containers to larger ones as they grow. For now, the farm uses humans to collect vegetables and other crops when they are ready. But Alexander says he is working on a robot that will eventually take over that job too.
Alexander helped start the company Iron Ox after leaving Google, where he worked on robotics at the company’s Google X project. He teamed up with another former Google employee, Jon Binney. Together they founded Iron Ox.
Alexander said growing food robotically throughout the year in major cities will provide a more consistent and fresh product. Most of the vegetables sold in the U.S. are grown in California, Arizona, Mexico and other nations. That means that many people in U.S. cities are eating vegetables that are nearly a week old by the time they arrive in stores.
Iron Ox is currently negotiating with several San Francisco area restaurants that have expressed interest in buying vegetables, Alexander said. The company also expects to begin selling its products to local stores next year.Indoor farms operate all year and are not generally affected by bad weather. During the next few years, Iron Ox plans to open robot farms in other areas near U.S. cities.
12.What is Alexander's advantage in his new career?7
A.His interest in agriculture.
B.His desire to serve others.
C.His past work experience.
D.His wish to change people's shopping habits.
13.What does Angus do on the farm?
A.Change water.
B.Move containers.
C.Collect vegetables.
D.Change places for plants.
14.Which of the following best describes products from Alexander's farm?
A.Cheaper.B.Fresher.C.Safer.D.More costly
15.What do we know from the last paragraph?
A.Iron Ox keeps enlarging its business.
B.Iron Ox will entirely replace other farms.
D.There will be a tough competition among farms.
D篇12--15 CDBA
Brandon Alexander is a former Google engineer who is trying to change American agriculture through robotics. Alexander operates a machine-powered farm. He recently introduced his star robot – named Angus – to the Associated Press.The long, white robot weighs more than 450 kilograms.
The 743-square meter farm uses a hydroponicsystem that grows plants without soil. The plants grow inside equipment that provides a continuous flow of water. The indoor farm uses electrical light instead of sunlight.
This kind of farm uses much less water and does not require human labor to run. The main job for Angus is to move thousands of plants around the farm, from small containers to larger ones as they grow. For now, the farm uses humans to collect vegetables and other crops when they are ready. But Alexander says he is working on a robot that will eventually take over that job too.
Alexander helped start the company Iron Ox after leaving Google, where he worked on robotics at the company’s Google X project. He teamed up with another former Google employee, Jon Binney. Together they founded Iron Ox.
Alexander said growing food robotically throughout the year in major cities will provide a more consistent and fresh product. Most of the vegetables sold in the U.S. are grown in California, Arizona, Mexico and other nations. That means that many people in U.S. cities are eating vegetables that are nearly a week old by the time they arrive in stores.
Iron Ox is currently negotiating with several San Francisco area restaurants that have expressed interest in buying vegetables, Alexander said. The company also expects to begin selling its products to local stores next year.Indoor farms operate all year and are not generally affected by bad weather. During the next few years, Iron Ox plans to open robot farms in other areas near U.S. cities.
12.What is Alexander's advantage in his new career?7
A.His interest in agriculture.
B.His desire to serve others.
C.His past work experience.
D.His wish to change people's shopping habits.
13.What does Angus do on the farm?
A.Change water.
B.Move containers.
C.Collect vegetables.
D.Change places for plants.
14.Which of the following best describes products from Alexander's farm?
A.Cheaper.B.Fresher.C.Safer.D.More costly
15.What do we know from the last paragraph?
A.Iron Ox keeps enlarging its business.
B.Iron Ox will entirely replace other farms.
D.There will be a tough competition among farms.
D篇12--15 CDBA
