Read the passage and then answer the question.
People with Parkinson's Disease often suffer from tremors, or uncontrollable shaking.
Tremors vary widely in intensity and disruptiveness; some are barely perceptible,
while others are so severe that they interfere with patients' ability to feed
themselves. The invention of an eating utensil designed to give tremor sufferers
some help during mealtimes has been a tremendous ​boon​ for Parkinson's patients.
The spoon, called Liftware, was created by Anupam Pathak, a skilled engineer with a
background in rifle stabilization technology. Pathak's design was based largely on
such technology. Liftware first uses a motion sensor to detect all movements made
by the user. A specially designed algorithm then determines whether each
movement is intentional or caused by a tremor. Finally, the head of the spoon
moves in response to each tremor to compensate somewhat for the displacement
the tremor causes. With the effects of their tremors mitigated in this way,
Parkinson's patients are able to feed themselves with greater ease.
Currently the most sophisticated tool of its kind, the Liftware spoon has received
accolades​ from Parkinson's patients who appreciate its usefulness and convenience.
Because of these positive reviews, Pathak and his team are planning to develop
other tools, including a soup spoon, a fork, and a key holder. It is their hope that
Liftware technology will help Parkinson's patients and other tremor sufferers lead
healthier, happier, and more independent lives.
1. What is the meaning of ​boon​ as used in the passage? ​a
a. aid or benefit
b. honor or award
c. reward or compensation
d. surprise or unexpected event
2. Select the text from the paragraph that best helps you understand what ​boon​ means. ​c
a. People with Parkinson's Disease often suffer from tremors, or uncontrollable shaking.
b. Tremors vary widely in intensity and disruptiveness; some are barely perceptible,while
others are so severe that they interfere with patients' ability to feed themselves.
c. The invention of an eating utensil designed to give tremor sufferers some help during
mealtimes has been a tremendous ​boon​ for Parkinson's patients.
3. What is the meaning of ​accolades​ as used in the passage? ​a
a. praise
b. orders
c. questions
d. attention
4. Select the text from the paragraph that best helps you understand what ​accolades​ means.
There may be more than one correct choice. ​ab
a. Currently the most sophisticated tool of its kind, the Liftware spoon has received
accolades​ from Parkinson's patients who appreciate its usefulness and convenience.
b. Because of these positive reviews, Pathak and his team are planning to develop other
tools, including a soup spoon, a fork, and a key holder.
c. It is their hope that Liftware technology will help Parkinson's patients and other tremor
sufferers lead healthier, happier, and more independent lives.