题目内容
Reading E-books is a new way to spend time.So a lot of people like the idea of being able to read on crowded trains ________ there isn’t even space to open a book.
- A.where
- B.that
- C.which
- D.when
Riding a London subway, a person from China will notice one major difference; in London, people do not look at each other. In fact, eye contact is avoided at all time. That's not rudeness— people are just too busy to bother looking.
Busy doing what, you ask? Well, they're certainly not using the time for a moment of quiet reflection(沉思).Nor are they reading a book. New techology has replaced quiet habits. Today the only acceptable form of book on the London Underground is an e-book.
Apple must earn a fortune from London commuters(乘车上下班的人). Since the launch of the iPhone in 2007, over 40,000-yes, that's 40,000-"apps"(programs downloaded for the iPhone)have been designed.
Commuters love them because they are the perfect time-filler. One "app",called iShoot, is a game that features tanks. Another one, Tube Exits, tells passengers where to sit on the train to be closest to the exit of their destination(目的地). ISteam clouds the iPhone screen when you breathe into the microphone. You can then write in the "steam" on your phone screen.
For those without an iPhone, another Apple product, the iPod, may be the distraction(消遣)of choice. It's not just teenagers who "plug in" to their music-iPods are a popular
way to pass the time for all ages.
And if games, e-books and music aren't enough to keep you occupied. Then perhaps you would prefer a film? The development of palm(掌上)DVD technology means many commuters watch their favorite TV show or film on the way to work. Wi
th all this distraction, it's amazing that people still remember to get off the train.
【小题1】People in London do not make eye contact on the subway because they are busy .
| A.going to work |
| B.reading books |
| C.thinking private thoughts |
| D.playing games, reading e-books, listening to music or watching films |
| A.habits | B.“apps” | C.iPhones | D.films |
| A.iShoot | B.Tube Exits | C.iSteam | D.i |
| A.delighted | B.busy | C.amused | D.controlled |
| A.London commuters are unfriendly to strangers |
| B.Apple has earned a lot of money from selling 40,000 apps |
| C.technology is changing the way London commuters spend their traveling time |
| D.with all the new time-fillers, London commuters often forget to get off the train. |
As summer approaches, a lot of people will be in search of a great book to read while they are relaxing on the beach or by the pool. Here we have made a list of four e-books that we think are great summer reads.
Stark by Ben Elton--- If you have read a lot of books then you may know that Ben Elton is one of the funniest writers around the world. This book is one of his best pieces of work to date and it will certainly leave you in hysterics(狂笑). You may find yourself laughing out loud constantly when reading this book.
1984 by George Orwell---there is a big chance that some of you may have read this book ,but even if you have, it’s still well worth reading again. This is a great holiday book and it will shock you constantly due to the accuracy of the book. The book was actually written in 1948 and was written about what the author (George Orwell) fell the world would be like in 1984,and he was pretty spot-on .This book is thrilling and will probably leave you a little scared at the end of it.
The Road---This book is a fantastic read and will leave you hanging on edge all the way through it. This book is quite dark, however, and it certainly had some shocking moments throughout. The book is set in a post-apocalyptic(浩劫后的) world where modern life has been destroyed and in which there is no wildlife and a lot of humans have actually turned to cannibalism(同类相食).This book is fantastic if you enjoy a thrilling read that will leave you on the edge of your seat every few seconds. This certainly isn't a book for the faint of heart.
The Theory of Everything by Stephen Hawking---If you haven’t read this book yet then you really must .If you’re looking for a non-fiction and highly informative book for your summer then this is the book for you. This book was written by Professor Stephen Hawking and is extremely famous.
1.What is the text mainly about?
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A.An introduction to four e-books that are great summer reads. |
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B.Advice on how to choose great e—books for summer reads. |
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C.The contents of four e-books that are famous around the world |
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D.People’s opinion on reading e-books on the beach. |
2.Which of the following is TRUE?
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A.Ben Elton is the funniest writer all over the world. |
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B.If you’ve read 1984, there’s no need to read it again. |
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C.The Road presents a world in which there are no humans. |
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D.The Theory of Everything is full of information that is helpful to readers. |
3.We can learn from the passage that____________
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A.George Orwell wrote what the world in 1948 was like in his book |
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B.Readers will surely be scared after reading 1984. |
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C.The Theory of Everything is a work of popular fiction. |
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D.Readers who are fond of comedies may like to read Stark |
4.If Mark likes reading thrilling and exciting stories, which of the following should he choose?
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A.Stark |
B.1984 |
C.The Road |
D.The theory of Everything |
5.In which section of a magazine would you most probably read the text?
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A.Literature |
B.Travel |
C.Lifestyle |
D.Nature. |