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3．A four-wheeled robot，known as Rover，has been tested by a team at Sydney University．It was used to move a herd of cows from a field to a dairy（牛奶场）．
Researchers were amazed at how easily cows accepted the presence of the robot．They were not disturbed by it and the gathering process was calm and effective．Because the robot moved in a steady manner it allowed cows to move at their own speed，which was important in reducing injuries among cattle，said Dr Kendra Kerrisk，dairy researcher and associate professor．
The robot was adapted from one that was already being used to monitor fruit and trees on farms．A team at Sydney University's Centre for Field Robotics improved the robot so that it could be put in a field with cows in order for the researchers to gather data on robot-cow interaction．
The robot needs to be operated by a human but it's hoped that in the future a version can be developed that will be fully automated．As well as gathering cows a new version could also collect information useful for farmers．
Using robots to get cows to the dairy will be better for their well-being．"The research is in its very early stages but robotic technologies certainly have the potential to transform dairy farming，"said Dr．Kerrisk．"When we have discussed this concept with farmers they have been extremely excited and we have had a series of calls and emails asking how they can get hold of one，"she added．
The robot could also cut down the number of accidents involving humans on farms．Most dairy farmers in Australia use bikes to round up their cattle and they are one of the leading causes of injury．The team hopes that by using the robot to do the job instead，accident rates could fall．
61．The robot Rover was mainly used toC．
A．milk the cows on the field   
B．feed the cows with food
C．round up cows on dairy farms
D．take farmers around the farm
62．Why did the cows，accept the robot easily？A
A．Because it moved at a steady pace．
B．Because it didn't hurt the cattle．
C．Because it was calm and kind．
D．Because it allowed cows to walk at a fast speed．
63．At present，the robot RoverC．
A．can go around the farm automatically
B．can help researchers to gather data
C．has to be operated by a human  
D．has been available in the market
64．What can we learn from Dr．Kerrisk's words in the fifth paragraph？B
A．The research will soon be finished．
B．The robot will be popular among farmers．
C．Robotic technology has highly developed．
D．Dairy farming has much potential．
65．What's the main idea of the text？D
A．A team at Sydney University developed a robot．
B．Using robots on farms can reduce injuries．
C．Dairy farming in Australia needs transforming．
D．Robot used to round up cows is a hit with farmers．

Answer 1

分析 本文写了一种机器人用于农场里的帮助养牛和围捕奶牛以减少对牛的伤害，很可能将来成为一种热卖的产品．

解答 61．C 细节理解题，根据文章最后一段，Most dairy farmers in Australia use bikes to round up their cattle 大部分农夫用自行车来围捕牛，牛很容易受伤，这个实验就是用机器人来围捕牛，所以答案选C．
62．A 推理判断题．根据句子 Because the robot moved in a steady manner it allowed cows to move at their own speed由于机器人以稳定的方式移动，它允许奶牛以自己的速度移动，可以推断出它很容易被牛接受，故答案选A．
63．C 细节理解题．根据句子The robot needs to be operated by a human，这种机器人需要由人来控制，所以答案选C．
64．B  推理判断题．根据文中句子When we have discussed this concept with farmers they have been extremely excited 可以推断出对于未来产品的讨论农夫们都很兴奋，由此可以推断未来这种机器人一定受欢迎，所以答案选B．
65．D 主旨大意题．根据文章最后一段，Most dairy farmers in Australia use bikes to round up their cattle and they are one of the leading causes of injury．The team hopes that by using the robot to do the job instead，accident rates could fall，可以看出如果用机器人代替人来围捕他们的牛的话将会减少伤害，所以用来围捕奶牛的机器人是农民的热门产品，答案选D．

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