题目内容
Perhaps you have heard a lot about the Internet, but what is it, do you know? The Internet is a network. It uses the telephone to join millions of computers together around the world.
Maybe that doesn’t sound very interesting. But when you’re joined to the Internet, there are lots and lots of things you can do. You can send E-mails to your friends, and they can get them in a few seconds. You can also do with all kinds of information on the World Wide Web (WWW).
There are many different kinds of computers now. They all can be joined to the Internet. Most of them are small machines sitting on people’s desks at home, but there are still many others in schools, offices or large companies. These computers are owned by people and companies, but no one really owns the Internet itself.
There are lots of places for you to go into the Internet. For example, your school may have the Internet. You can use it during lessons or free time. Libraries often have computers joined to the Internet. You are welcome to use it at any time.
Thanks to the Internet, the world is becoming smaller and smaller. It is possible for you to work at home with a computer in front, getting and sending the information you need. You can buy or sell whatever you want by the Internet. But do you know 98% of the information on the Internet is in English? So what will English be like tomorrow?
What is the passage mainly about?
A. Computers. B. Information. C. Internet. D. E-mails.
Who’s the owner of the Internet?
A. No one. B. The officer. C. The headmaster. D. The user.
What does the writer try to tell us with the last two sentences?
A. Most of the information is in English.
B. The Internet is more and more popular.
C. English is important in using the Internet.
D. Every computer must have the Internet
【小题1】C
【小题1】A
【小题1】C
解析:
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Many cities have subways and underground public transportation to take locals and tourists alike rapidly around the city.However, there’s something different about riding a London subway.It may not look different, but the historical value of one of England’s most popular forms of transportation is enough to make riding the subway a must when visiting London.With a little under 300 different stations, the subway can take you almost anywhere you need to go.
Riding a London subway, a person from other countries will notice one major difference: in London, people do not look at each other.In fact, eye contact is avoided at all times.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 thinking.Nor are they reading a book.New technology 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(使用月票上下班者).Since the launch of the iPhone in 2007, over 40,000―yes, that’s 40,000 “apps” have been designed.
Commuters love them because they are the perfect time-fillers.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.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 DVD technology means many commuters watch their favorite TV shows or films on the way to work.With all these distractions, it’s amazing that people still remember to get off the train.
1.Those who want to save time to reach where they go can download ______ to their iPhones.
A.iShoot |
B.iPod |
C.iSteam |
D.Tube Exits |
2.People in London do not make eye contact on the subway because ______.
A.they are going to work and have no time to communicate with each other |
B.they are busy playing games, reading e-books, listening to music or watching film |
C.they feel sleepy because of getting up early |
D.they love reading books and do not want to be disturbed |
3.The underlined word “apps” in the fourth paragraph means ______.
A.computers |
B.fortune from London commuters |
C.computer companies |
D.programs downloaded for the iPhone |
4.Which word best describes the writer’s attitude towards commuters’ behaviors ?
A.for |
B.neutral |
C.against |
D.hateful |
5.The main idea of the passage is that ______.
A.London commuters are unfriendly to strangers |
B.technology is changing how London commuters spend their traveling time |
C.Apple has earned a lot of money from selling 40,000 apps |
D.riding a London subway is a must when visiting London |