Question

Apple’s so-called iPhone 4 “Death Grip” ----where holding the phone in the left hand weakens the signal ---- may rank among the top marketing failures of the 2010s.

Frustrated iPhone 4 owners don’t need to wait around for Apple to handle the problem. They can solve the calling problems on their own. I’ve got five guaranteed solutions, but you probably won’t like them.

1.________________. In most US states, purchasers can return phones within 14 days - 30 days in states like California. It’s the “buyer’s regret” period, and for some people who can’t make clear calls there surely is some kind of regret. Apple’s newest handset may be the most fashionable phone on the planet, but it is by no means the only choice. Yes, you can use another smart phone and find happiness.

2.________________. OK, so this might seem like an extreme choice, but, hey, aren’t all those phone calls annoying? I’ve dramatically reduced the number of phone calls and must say it feels good to be free of them. The iPhone has a touchscreen for a reason. Use it. But, please, don’t text and drive.

3.________________. If you must make phone calls, change your location. Repeatedly test for the Death Grip, but don’t let the sellers know the real reason for moving. Surely they’ll think that anyone willing to wait all night in a line to buy a cell phone is some one who is easily tricked or taken in. Don’t let your iPhone 4 enthusiasm drive up the seller’s counter offer.

4.________________. Hey, why should Apple be the only one who makes money? The iPhone 4 eBay auctions（拍卖）are crazy. There are “buy it now” prices of $1,000 and auctions with bids（出价）starting above $800. While writing this post, I watched one auction count down 7 minutes to zero, where in the final seconds the winning bid was $1,300 for the 32GB black model, unopened.

5._______________. It’s surprising how effectively some people can just ignore problems like they don’t exist. No matter what the situation, they ignore it. “Hey, Johnny, don’t you know Toyota recalled（召回） a bazillion cars for accelerator pedal defects?” You know his answer: “Toyota is the best company on the planet. There is no problem with my car.” I’ve seen this kind of denial behavior among some Mac enthusiasts, too. About Death Grip, Apple CEO Steve Jobs is on record firmly stating: “Just avoid holding it in that way.” Apple claims the problem really isn’t iPhone 4 but you. Hey, you can choose to believe that. Denial will fix your problem, because you’ll never admit to having one.

A. Live in denial

B. Sell your iPhone

C. Stop making phone calls

D. Purchase a car rather than an iPhone

E. Move to a location with strong carrier signal

F. Return the phone and get one from a different manufacturer（制造商）

Answer 1

1.F

2.C

3.E

4.B

5.A

【解析】

试题解析：本文介绍一款新型号的iPhone手机，激起销售热潮，一个显而易见的小缺陷，不足以影响所有人，却足以惹怒其数量庞大的用户，对于苹果手机的Iphone4的“死亡之握”式信号差的问题，作者给出了几个解决方案。

1.小题1】根据下文在美国多数州，例如加州，规定消费者有权在14-30日内返还未被使用过的和未被损害的商品，称为“买方冷静期或后悔权”，你可以使用另一部智能手机并找到快乐，说明这里建议返还手机从不同的制造商那里再买一部。选F。

2.小题2】根据下文I’ve dramatically reduced the number of phone calls and must say it feels good to be free of them.我减少了打电话的数量，没有电话困扰感觉不错，推断出建议停止打电话。选C。

3.小题3】根据这段的句子：If you must make phone calls, change your location.可知这段讲的是：必须要打电话，那就转移到一个信号强的地方，选E。

4.小题4】根据这段的句子：The iPhone 4 eBay auctions（拍卖）are crazy.可知这段讲的是：把你的iphone4卖掉，选B。

5.小题5】根据这段的句子：It’s surprising how effectively some people can just ignore problems like they don’t exist可知这段讲的是： 大部分的牢骚都会渐渐地平静，或者是用户已经习惯了这些功能上的缺陷。生活在否定里面，选A。

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