题目内容
2.iPads vs.TextbooksWhat if you could have your whole backpack at the touch of your fingertips?In the first month of the Apple iPads release,25million were sold!People all over the world use iPads for all sorts of different things,but one of their finest qualities is the ability to be a textbook.(36)F
To begin with,iPad are less expensive.Textbooks become outdated and schools have to buy new books,but with an iPad schools can update them for free.(37)C Schools don't have to spend $500every year for iPads because they last a while and can be updated.
(38)E Students usually have multiple classes,which results in multiple textbooks.Heavy backpacks filled with books can cause back problem.A solution to that is an iPad,which only weighs 1.33pounds and can hold all of a student's textbooks.
Third,schools should get rid of their textbooks and get iPads because they have more capabilities.Some might think all of the apps are distracting,but the apps actually make iPads more efficient.(39)G Textbooks cannot do those tasks,but iPads can easily do them with just a tap of the fingertip.
Lastly,iPads are a better choice for schools instead of textbooks because these devices allow students to access their learning anywhere at any time.(40)A With iPads,they find it easier to get their homework done.
In conclusion,schools should get rid of their clumsy textbooks and switch to iPads.iPads have allowed this generation to have their entire backpack in the palm of their hands.
A.These tablets are perfect for busy students.
B.Second,iPads cost less and are more popular.
C.Therefore,they can use the saved money for other programs.
D.iPads have already replaced textbooks in over 600American counties.
E.Moreover,in high school,textbooks have an average of 4.8pounds each.
F.Schools have every reason to do away with their school books and switch to iPads.
G.iPads absorb the need to buy calculators,dictionaries,and other items that are found within the device.
分析 本文讲述了学校应该摆脱笨拙的教科书和切换到iPads,着重讲述了iPads对学生的实用性.
解答 36.F上文提到"…one of their finest qualities is the ability to be a textbook."可知 iPad 最好的特性之一就是可以当课本使用.结合二至五段的内容及最后一段首句"In conclusion,schools should get rid of their clumsy textbooks and switch to iPads."可知,二至五段列举了学校应该把课本换成 iPad 的理由.F项"学校有充分的理由抛弃课本,转而使用 iPad"符合文意,承上启下,提出论点,引出下文.故正确答案为F.
37.C上文提到"Textbooks become outdated and schools have to buy new books,but with an iPad schools can update them for free.",下文提到"Schools don't have to spend $500 every year for iPads because they last a while and can be updated."可知,iPad 可以免费升级,每年可以省下一笔课本费.C项"因此,他们可以把省下来的钱投入到其他项目中"衔接自然,符合文意.故正确答案为C.
38.E结合下文"Heavy backpacks filled with books can cause back problems.A solution to that is an iPad,which only weighs 1.33 pounds and can hold all of a student's textbooks."可知,这一段讲的是 iPad 相对于传统课本在重量上的优势.E项"此外,在中学里,课本平均每本重达4.8磅"承接下文,符合段落主题.故正确答案为E.
39.G上文提到"the apps actually make iPads more efficient.",下文提到"Textbooks cannot do those tasks,but iPads can easily do them with just a tap of the fingertip.",可知 iPad 上丰富的应用是课本所比不了的.G项"iPad 解决了购买计算器、词典和其它已收录在 iPad 中的项目的需求"符合上下文文意,衔接自然.故正确答案为G.
40.A上文提到"these devices allow students to access their learning anywhere at any time."可知 iPad 使学生能够随时随地学习,下文提到"With iPads,they find it easier to get their homework done."可知有了 iPad,学生能够更容易完成作业.A项"这些平板电脑对于忙碌的学生来说简直完美"承接上文,引出下文,衔接自然.故正确答案为A.
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