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3D Printers Ever wished you could find a pair of shoes to match your outfit? Fancy a pizza but don’t want to go out or wait for your delivery service to arrive? Simple. All you need is a 3D home printer. Whilst admittedly not yet mainstream technology, it is only a matter of time until the 3D printer becomes as much a part of the domestic furniture as the statutory TV or the washing machine. Currently, however, the technology remains firmly in the province of geeks and gadget lovers. The design of the 3D home printer is nevertheless refreshingly simple. Its components are relatively few, and could theoretically be assembled by anyone with a rudimentary knowledge of mechanics and technological know how. The 3 main elements of the printer are a metal framework which contains the mechanical part of the printer, a printer control board and a PC. The PC is connected via USB to the printer control board, which in turn is connected to the framework of the printer and attached to the side of the latter. A plastic filament of around 3m m in diameter feeds into the printer from an external source, connecting to the extruder motor inside the printer. During printing, the controlled movement of the extruder motor ensures the correct volume of plastic is used. The extruder motor in turn is connected to a heated extruder or ‘hot end’ that heats the plastic filament during printing. As the heated plastic emerges or is ‘extruded’ to use the correct terminology, it cools and is arranged in layers to create a solid 3D model. In order to move the extruder about in 3D space, there are 3 axes, each controlled by motors. The X-axis motor, located in a midway position on the metal framework of the printer, moves the extruder left and right, using a pulley. The two Z-axis motors, which are located on either side of the heated Access https://ieltsonlinetests.com for more practices page 2 printing bed, move the entire X-axis up and down via two threaded rods. The heated bed of the printer, which lies directly underneath the hot end of the extruder, is moved back and forth beneath the extruder by the Y-axis motor located underneath the heated bed. The bed is heated to around 70 degrees Celsius to ensure the newly laid plastic does not warp as it cools. Overall control of the printer is effected by the printer control board and the PC which contains the programme of the model that is being printed. Once assembled, in theory it should be possible to print a 3D version of virtually anything. However, comparatively easy as it is to assemble, would-be DIY gadget enthusiasts should be warned that the printer has major technical limitations. The finished product will always have banding and surface detail remaining as evidence of how the model was laid down. In addition, operators of the printer have to be extremely careful not to knock it whilst the machine is in the process of printing, since this will end up in model distortion. Extreme care also has to be taken in the choice of plastic filament which will ultimately create the structure of the model. Some types of plastic may warp if the temperature is not controlled properly when the melted plastic leaves the nozzle, and later, when it is cooling on the bed. Obviously the 3D model will be the same colour as the plastic filament forming it, but colour limitations can easily be overcome by painting afterwards for a multicolour finish. Another problem is that the plastic structures have to be supported as they are laid down on the heated bed or they will distort or fall away as the plastic cools. It is virtually certain, however, that such issues will be overcome in the future. The innumerable advantages of 3D printers far outweigh any disadvantages and justify time and resources spent on such technology. Firstly, the product can be produced on the spot within a very short time frame, thereby reducing time and cost of manufacturing by traditional means. Secondly, printing objects on a 3D printer removes the need for storage space of items since whatever is required is printed as and when necessary. Finally, despite expensive set-up costs, in the long run, 3D printing works out far cheaper than normal manufacturing processes since there is no longer a need for labour costs. However, the 3D printer is still very much in its early stages and can be likened to early home computers which in technological hindsight now seem so cumbersome and slow. So far, early experimentations with the new technology have been impressive but not earth-shattering. Nevertheless, in the future that is all set to change. In fact, the potential of 3D printers is jaw-dropping. The most ambitious plan yet for 3D printing has to be in the military field. If all goes to plan, fighter planes will at some, probably very distant, point in the future carry printers on board that during flight will be capable of printing out other Access https://ieltsonlinetests.com for more practices page 3 fighter planes to replenish the flying squad. Admittedly, it takes a quantum leap of the imagination to accept that a machine that prints out clothing and pizzas will also be able to print out planes. Sceptics, however, should remember that one of the forerunners to the modern computer, designed in the mid-twentieth century, filled an entire room, So, in theory, if we have come so far in a matter of years then who knows what the future may hold for 3D printers?
第1轮对话迭代
User_SUN
你是负责教授雅思英语的陈教授: 现在， 协助我完成以下学习任务，给出中文提示，涉及原文字段使用英文: task1协助我完成段落大意理解 让我们一段一段来，你应当给出中文提示和需要理解的原文
Gemini_AI
好的，我们来开始这项学习任务。我们将逐段阅读这篇文章，理解每一段的核心大意。
Task 1: 段落大意理解 (Paragraph 1)
请阅读下面的第一段：
Ever wished you could find a pair of shoes to match your outfit? Fancy a pizza but don’t want to go out or wait for your delivery service to arrive? Simple. All you need is a 3D home printer. Whilst admittedly not yet mainstream technology, it is only a matter of time until the 3D printer becomes as much a part of the domestic furniture as the statutory TV or the washing machine. Currently, however, the technology remains firmly in the province of geeks and gadget lovers.
思考提示： 这段话开头举了两个生活中的例子（找鞋子、想吃披萨）。请想一想，作者用这两个例子是为了引出什么？
这段话主要想告诉我们关于3D打印机的什么信息？是它的复杂技术，还是它目前在家庭中的普及情况以及未来的潜力？
第2轮对话迭代
User_SUN
找鞋子搭配服装,想吃披萨却不想外出或等配送,3d
Gemini_AI
你说的没错，作者正是用这两个生活中的例子来引出3D打印机，把它描绘成一种可以“按需”解决日常需求的工具。
那么，这段话接着说了关于3D打印机目前（currently）的普及情况和它未来（future）的潜力是什么呢？原文是怎么描述这两点的？
第3轮对话迭代
User_SUN
给点提示吧
Gemini_AI
好的，我们来找找线索。
请看这句：
Currently, however, the technology remains firmly in the province of geeks and gadget lovers.
提示： 这句话里的 Currently (目前) 和 geeks and gadget lovers (极客和科技产品爱好者) 告诉了我们它现在的普及情况是怎样的？
然后再看这句：
...it is only a matter of time until the 3D printer becomes as much a part of the domestic furniture as the statutory TV or the washing machine.
提示： 这句话里的 it is only a matter of time (这只是个时间问题) 和 becomes as much a part of the domestic furniture (成为家庭陈设的一部分，就像电视或洗衣机一样) 又在暗示它的未来会怎样？
第4轮对话迭代
User_SUN
当前：范围极窄，非大众化，未来：必然普及，成家庭常规品，下一段不用输出原文，直接输出提示
Gemini_AI
你对第一段的总结非常到位！准确把握了“当前”和“未来”的对比。
Task 1: 段落大意理解 (Paragraph 2)
好的，我们来看第二段。
思考提示：
这段话一开头，作者是如何评价3D打印机的设计（design）的？是说它很复杂，还是很简单？
为了说明它的设计，作者提到了它的主要组成部分（main elements）是哪几个？
这段话还详细说明了打印机是如何工作的。它描述了“塑料丝”（plastic filament）是如何被处理，最后变成一个“固体3D模型”（solid 3D model）的？这个过程大致是怎样的？
第5轮对话迭代
User_SUN
简洁易懂，核心三部件：电脑，金属框架，打印机控制板，塑料丝融化层层叠加
Gemini_AI
总结得很好！第二段的核心就是你说的这三点：设计简洁，三个核心部件，以及熔化塑料层层堆叠的工作原理。
Task 1: 段落大意理解 (Paragraph 3)
好，我们来看第三段。
思考提示：
这一段是为了让3D模型能“在3D空间中移动” (move… in 3D space)。它提到了几个“轴”（axes）以及控制它们的“马达”（motors）？
作者提到了一个“加热床”（heated bed）。请想一G想，这个部件的作用是什么？它又是被哪个轴控制移动的？
第6轮对话迭代
User_SUN
提示详细点
Gemini_AI
好的，我们来详细分解一下第三段。
这段话的核心是介绍打印机如何在三维空间 (in 3D space) 中移动。
它一共提到了几个“轴”（axes）？分别叫什么名字？
请在原文中找到
X-axis,Y-axis, 和Z-axis这几个词。它们各自控制什么部件在哪个方向上移动？X-axis控制什么？（左右，还是上下？）Z-axis控制什么？（左右，还是上下？）Y-axis控制什么？（是控制喷头，还是控制平台？）
作者为什么特意提到了
heated bed（加热床）？它的主要作用是什么？（提示：找一下to ensure...附近的内容）
第7轮对话迭代
User_SUN
X-axis, Y-axis, 和 Z-axis，左右，左右，上下
Gemini_AI
你答对了 X 轴和 Z 轴！
X-axis(X轴) 确实是控制喷头left and right(左右) 移动。Z-axis(Z轴) 确实是控制up and down(上下) 移动。
我们再仔细看看 Y 轴：
The heated bed… is moved back and forth beneath the extruder by the Y-axis motor…
back and forth (来回) 移动的是什么？是喷头 (extruder) 还是加热床 (heated bed)？
另外，你还没回答第三个提示：
- 作者为什么特意提到了
heated bed(加热床)？它的主要作用是什么？(提示：找一下to ensure...附近的内容)
第8轮对话迭代
User_SUN
Y 轴控制 “来回移动”，防止新铺设的塑料冷却时变形
Gemini_AI
你完全正确！
Y-axis(Y轴) 控制heated bed(加热床)back and forth(前后) 移动。加热床的作用就是
to ensure the newly laid plastic does not warp as it cools(确保新铺设的塑料在冷却时不会翘曲变形)。
所以，第三段详细解释了 X、Y、Z 三个轴的马达是如何协同工作，来控制喷头和加热床，从而实现三维移动的。
Task 1: 段落大意理解 (Paragraph 4)
我们来看第四段。
思考提示：
这段话开头说，理论上 (
in theory) 好像什么都能打印。但它马上用However(然而) 进行了转折。这个转折是要引出3D打印机的优点还是缺点？作者提到了哪些具体的技术限制 (
technical limitations) 或操作时必须非常小心 (extremely careful) 的地方？请试着找出至少两点。
第9轮对话迭代
User_SUN
缺点，给出详细提示
Gemini_AI
好的，我们来仔细看看第四段。
作者在 However 之后提到了 major technical limitations (重大的技术限制)。
提示 1：关于最终成品的外观
请看这一句：
The finished product will always have banding and surface detail remaining as evidence of how the model was laid down.这句是说，打印出来的成品表面会留下什么？这算是优点还是缺点？
提示 2：关于打印过程的稳定性
请看这一句：
...operators of the printer have to be extremely careful not to knock it whilst the machine is in the process of printing...knock it的意思是“撞到它”。如果打印时撞到机器，会导致什么后果？ (提示：model distortion)
提示 3：关于材料（塑料丝）
请看这一句：
Some types of plastic may warp if the temperature is not controlled properly...warp这个词我们前面在“加热床”那里见过，是什么意思来着？
先试试找出这三点。
第10轮对话迭代
User_SUN
成品表面会留下 “条纹和表面细节痕迹”，撞到机器会导致 “模型变形”，“warp” 的意思是 “变形”，
Gemini_AI
你找得非常准确！
第四段的核心就是指出了3D打印机目前的技术缺陷：
成品表面会有
banding and surface detail(条纹和细节痕迹)。打印过程中如果被
knock it(撞到)，会导致model distortion(模型变形)。某些塑料如果温控不当，可能会
warp(翘曲变形)。
Task 1: 段落大意理解 (Paragraph 5)
我们来看第五段。
思考提示：
这段话开头用
however(然而) 再次转折。你觉得这一段是接着说缺点，还是转而说别的？（提示：请看advantages far outweigh any disadvantages这句话）。作者具体列举了几个优点？（提示：注意
Firstly,Secondly,Finally这些词）。你能概括一下这几个优点分别是什么吗？
第11轮对话迭代
User_SUN
优点远大于缺点，给点详细提示
Gemini_AI
你说得对，这一段的核心观点就是 advantages far outweigh any disadvantages (优点远大于缺点)。
为了支持这个观点，作者清晰地列举了三个主要的优点。他用了一些非常明显的信号词 (signal words) 来引导我们。
详细提示： 请在这一段中找到 Firstly, Secondly, 和 Finally 这三个词。
根据这三个词后面的内容，你能分别概括一下这三大优点是什么吗？
第12轮对话迭代
User_SUN
看不懂
Gemini_AI
没问题，我们来把这几句话拆开看。我们先集中看第一个优点。
Task 1: 段落大意理解 (Paragraph 5 - Advantage 1)
请看 Firstly (第一点) 引导的这句话：
Firstly, the product can be produced on the spot within a very short time frame, thereby reducing time and cost of manufacturing by traditional means.
思考提示： 这句话里有几个关键词：
on the spot(在现场，当场)a very short time frame(非常短的时间内)reducing time and cost of manufacturing(减少制造的时间和成本)
综合这几点，这第一个优点是关于速度还是质量？它减少了什么？
第13轮对话迭代
User_SUN
速度不够
Gemini_AI
你提到了“速度”，这正是第一个优点的核心。
我们加快一点节奏。你说得对，这一段就是在讲优点。作者用了 Firstly, Secondly, Finally 来列举了三个：
速度快、成本低： (
Firstly) 可以在a very short time frame(很短的时间内)on the spot(当场) 生产，reducing time and cost(减少了时间和成本)。无需仓储： (
Secondly) 需要时才打印，removes the need for storage space(移除了对存储空间的需求)。节省劳动力成本： (
Finally) 长期来看，no longer a need for labour costs(不再需要劳动力成本)，所以更便宜。
这个总结清楚吗？如果清楚，我们就看下一段。
第14轮对话迭代
User_SUN
无需储货：按需打印，省去物品的储存空间
Gemini_AI
Exactly. That’s the second advantage: removes the need for storage space.
Now, what about the third point, signaled by Finally?
Finally, despite expensive set-up costs, in the long run, 3D printing works out far cheaper than normal manufacturing processes since there is no longer a need for labour costs.
What cost does 3D printing eliminate in the long run?
第15轮对话迭代
User_SUN
长期低成本，继续下一段
Gemini_AI
你抓住了第三点的精髓！没错，in the long run (长期来看)，它通过 no longer a need for labour costs (不再需要劳动力成本) 而变得 far cheaper (便宜得多)。
Task 1: 段落大意理解 (Paragraph 6)
我们来看最后一段。
思考提示：
这段开头将3D打印机比作
early home computers(早期的家用电脑)。作者为什么要用这个比喻？这暗示了3D打印机目前处于什么发展阶段？作者提到了一个
most ambitious plan(最雄心勃勃的计划) 作为例子，来说明它的potential(潜力)。这是一个什么例子？（提示：在military field(军事领域)）这段话最后再次提到电脑 (
one of the forerunners to the modern computer... filled an entire room)。作者用这个例子是想说明什么？（提示：关于the future(未来)）
第16轮对话迭代
User_SUN
3D 打印机当前处于早期发展阶段，和电脑一样有潜力
Gemini_AI
你说的没错！作者用 early home computers (早期家用电脑) 这个比喻，正是为了说明 3D 打印机还处于早期发展阶段 (still very much in its early stages)，但和电脑一样，未来具有巨大的 potential (潜力)。
为了证明这个“潜力”有多大，作者举了一个 most ambitious plan (最雄心勃勃的计划) 作为例子。
这个计划是在哪个领域的？
这个计划的内容是什么？（提示：关于
fighter planes战斗机）
第17轮对话迭代
User_SUN
战机搭载 3D 打印机
Gemini_AI
You’ve got it. The most ambitious plan is in the military field (military field), involving fighter planes (fighter planes) carrying printers.
The author then immediately says this idea takes a “quantum leap of the imagination” (需要想象力的巨大飞跃).
Why does the author conclude the entire article by comparing this futuristic idea to the fact that early computers filled an entire room? What’s the final point the author wants to leave you with?
第18轮对话迭代
User_SUN
对
Gemini_AI
你说的没错。
作者最后提到早期电脑filled an entire room (占满了整个房间)，就是为了说明：
技术进步神速：几十年前，电脑大得可笑，而现在我们有了如此强大的设备。
未来皆有可能：所以，虽然“战机打印战机”这个想法现在听起来
takes a quantum leap of the imagination(需要巨大的想象力飞跃)，但鉴于技术发展的速度，who knows what the future may hold(谁知道未来会怎样呢？)
作者用这个例子来结尾，是为了增强他对3D打印机未来潜力的信心。
Task 1: 段落大意理解 (总结)
我们已经完成了所有段落的阅读。
第1段：引出3D打印机，指出它目前小众，但未来会普及。
第2段：介绍其简单的设计和“熔化塑料、层层堆叠”的工作原理。
第3段：详细说明X, Y, Z三轴如何协同工作以实现三维移动。
第4段：转折，指出目前的技术缺陷（如表面条纹、易变形）。
第5段：再次转折，强调优点（快速、无需仓储、省劳力）远大于缺点。
第6段：展望未来，用早期电脑作比喻，说明其潜力无限。
这个总结你清楚吗？接下来，你想继续下一个任务，还是想针对这篇文章做一些雅思题型的练习（比如“标题配对”或“判断题”）？