They say that "seeing is believing", but when it comes to TV commercials, this is not always the case.
The world's leading mobile phone maker, Nokia, released its latest model Lumia 920 on Sept. 5. The smart phone was supposed to possess an advanced camera, which let customers shoot better pictures at night and record stabilized videos. To show how well these features work, the Finnish company released an ad showing a man and a woman riding bicycles side by side, with the man taking a video of the woman on the phone. However, several hours later, technology website The Verge uncovered that the video was neither shot with the new product, nor shot from someone riding a bicycle. Instead, someone in a lorry next to the woman took the video using a professional video camera.
The next day Nokia apologized, "In an effort to demonstrate the benefits of visual image stabilization, we produced a video that simulates(看起来像)what we will be able to deliver." Indeed, what we have seen in ads is more or less a simulation——a practice called "advertising photography".
McDonald's video in June explained the "art". It showed how its burgers get dolled up(装扮)before going on camera. Like models preparing for a magazine cover shoot, burgers also get designed in a photography studio. They are prepared for hours and put together with absolute precision so they look their best before photo shoots. Each ingredient, such as onions and sauce, is carefully put into place to make the burger look much juicier, bigger and tastier. Computer software Photoshop is also used to add visual effects.
So don't feel ____________________when you get a burger that never looks like what you see in ads.
【小题1】 What do the underlined words "the case" in Paragraph l refer to? (within 5 words)
【小题2】 For what purpose did Nokia create the video? (within 8 words)
【小题3】Why did Nokia apologize based on the text? (within 10 words)
【小题4】Why does the author give the example of McDonald's video in Paragraph 4? (within 10 words)
【小题5】Fill in the blank in Paragraph 5 with proper words.(within 2 words)
【小题1】Seeing is believing
【小题2】To show how well these features work./ To show how well the advanced camera works.
【小题3】. Because Nokia cheated in the ad.
【小题4】To explain the art of advertising photography.
【小题5】(too/ very/ quite) surprised/ amazed/ astonished/ shocked/disappointed/annoyed/angry
解析试题分析:本文通过举例说明当提及电视广告时的眼见不为实。
【小题1】根据句首句Seeing is believing,后面说明:当谈到电视广告,这并非总是如此。所以the case指的是Seeing is believing。
【小题2】根据第二段To show how well these features work, the Finnish company released an ad showing a man and a woman riding bicycles side by side, with the man taking a video of the woman on the phone. 所以答案是To show how well these features work./ To show how well the advanced camera works.
【小题3】.根据第三段内容:第二天,诺基亚道歉,”在努力证明视觉图像稳定的好处,我们制作了一个看起来像我们能够展现的视频模拟,”事实上,我们所看到的广告或多或少是一种模拟——这种做法称为”广告摄影”。所以答案是 Because Nokia cheated in the ad.
【小题4】根据第四段内容:在六月的麦当劳的视频解释了“艺术”。这显示了汉堡梳妆打扮(装扮)会在镜头前像模特准备拍摄杂志封面照,汉堡也在摄影工作室进行设计。他们花几个小视准备,加把最精美的组合在一起为的是让他们在摄影机前看起来最好。每一个成分,如洋葱和酱,是认真放在一起使汉堡看起来更有趣,更大和更好吃,计算机软件PS图象处理软件也可以用来增加视觉效果。所以答案是To explain the art of advertising photography.
【小题5】根据上段对麦当劳的视频艺术做的解释得出当年看到你买到的汉堡和你在广告上看到的不一样时你不会感到惊讶,所以答案是(too/ very/ quite) surprised/ amazed/ astonished/ shocked/disappointed/annoyed/angry
考点:考查上下文的理解和总结。
科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
Apple Seeds
Circulation(发行量): 1 Year, 9 Issues
Cover Price: $ 44.55
Price For You: $ 33.95
Product Description: Apple Seeds is an award winning magazine filled with stories for kids aged from 7 to 9. The cover is very soft, providing durability(耐用性)that allows each issue to be enjoyed for many years to come. Besides, there is a big surprise for you -- it’s being sold at a more favorable discount than usual.
Better Life
Circulation: 1 Year, 12 Issues
Cover Price: $ 44.55
Price For You: $15.00
Product Description: Designed for those who have a strong interest in personal lifestyle, Better Life is America’s complete home and family service magazine. It offers help with food, recipes, decorating, building, gardening, family health, money management, and education.
Humor Times
Circulation: 1 Year, 12 Issues
Cover Price: $ 36.00
Price For You: $ I 1.95
Product Description: Humor Times Magazine is for those who love to laugh! Full of cartoons and humor columns, it shows up in your mailbox once a month and keeps you smiling all year round ! In today’s world, you need a reason to laugh. So let’s find it in Humor Times.
News China
Circulation: 1 Year, 12 Issues
Cover Price: $ 47.88
Price For You: $19.99
Product Description: News China Magazine is the English edition of China Newsweek. The magazine covers the latest Chinese domestic news in politics, business, society, environment, culture, sports and travels, etc. It is the first comprehensive news magazine for readers interested in
China.
【小题1】 What do we know about Apple Seeds?
A.The soft cover enables it to be read and kept long. |
B.It can be purchased as an award for your children. |
C.It offers the biggest discount among all the magazines. |
D.The magazine is going to surprise you for many years. |
A.Apple Seeds | B.Better Life | C.Humor Times | D.News China |
A.People who have an interest in personal lifestyle of the Chinese. |
B.People who have a strong sense of humor and love to laugh. |
C.People who want to enlarge the knowledge of their kids. |
D.People who are interested in China’s politics, business and culture. |
A.Apple Seeds | B.Better Life | C.Humor Times | D.News China |
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
( TV programmes in Beijing Sunday, May 26,2002 CCTV )
【小题1】 If an Englishman wants to know about what’s happening in China, but he doesn’t know any Chinese, he may watch TV at ________.
A.19:00 on CCTV—1 Channel 2 | B.20:05 on CCTV—1 Channel 2 |
C.22:00 on CCTV—2 Channel 8 | D.21:30 on CCTV—2 Channel 8 |
A.China Sports Report | B.Special Sports | C.Today’s Focus | D.China Music TV |
A.Weather Report | B.World-famous Cities |
C.Economy 30 Minutes | D.The Story of Earth |
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The booking notes of the play “The Age of Innocence”.
Price: $10
BOOKING
There are four easy ways to book seats for performance:
-----in person
The Box Office is open from Money to Saturday, 10 a.m.----8 p.m.
-----by telephone
Ring 01324976 to reserve your tickets or to pay by credit card (Visa, Master Card and Amex accepted)。
-----on-line/online
Simply complete the booking form and return it to Global Theatre Box Office.
-----online/on-line
Complete the on-line booking form at www. Satanfiedtheatre. com.
DISCOUNT
Saver: $2 off any seat booked any time in advance for performances from Monday to Thursday. Savers are available for children up to 16 years old, those over 60 and full-time students.
Supersavers: half-price seats are available for people with disabilities and one companion. It is advisable to book in advance. There is a maximum of eight wheelchair spaces available and one wheelchair space will be held until an hour before the show.
Standby: best available seats are on sale for $6 from one hour before the performance for people eligible for Saver and Supersaver discounts and thirty minutes before for all other customers.
Group booking: there is a ten percent discount for parties of twelve or more.
School: school parties of ten or more can book $6 standby tickets in advance and will get every tenth ticket free.
PLEASE NOTE: we are unable to exchange tickets for refund money unless a performance is cancelled due to unpredicted circumstances.
【小题1】If you want to book a ticket, you CANNOT______.
A.go to the Box Office on Sundays |
B.use the Internet |
C.ring the booking number and pay the tickets by credit card |
D.complete a booking form and post it to the Box Office |
A.$120 | B.$126 | C.$140 | D.$150 |
A.There are only 8 wheelchair spaces in the theatre. |
B.A school party of 15 students should pay $90 for the standby tickets. |
C.Full-time students can get best seats for $6 from one hour before the performance. |
D.The audience can’t refund money if the performance is on show. |
A.The standby tickets for school parties of ten or more. |
B.The standby tickets. |
C.The ticket for saver discount. |
D.The tickets for group booking. |
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
Win a Week in England
You still don’t know what to do this summer? Well, here’s your chance to win a one week language course in Kent, England! Free4Fun and ETC(English Travel Connections) are giving away two trips to Rochester. This historic city is less than an hour’s drive from London and close to the sea resort of Herne Bay. It is also the home of one of England’s most famous writers, Charles Dickens. The town of Rochester is in Southeast England. Charles Dickens often wrote about it in his books. His home, Gad’s Hill, is there, too. A popular attraction is Rochester Castle, a large Norman fortress(堡垒). It was built in the 11th century and rebuilt during the 14th century. Other attractions are Rochester Cathedral, which was built during the 13th century, and Dickens Centre. It has got its name in honour of Dickens himself.
The trip to England includes:
* travel by train (via the Eurotunnel) to and from any railway station in Germany
* room and full board with a guest family for one week
* language course in small groups
* two trips to London
* large choice of sports and entertainment
* German-speaking advisors available 24 hours a day
Interested? All you have to do is to answer the following question: When was Charles Dickens born?
So, take the chance and send your answer by May 1 to:
Free4Fun “ Rochester ”
Free4Fun, 24 Elphinstone Road, Hastings, 2FQ6VJ
fax: 089/85-763-103
e-mail: free4fun@netlight.com
The two winners will be contacted directly before May 5. They will also be announced in the June issue of Free4Fun. Good luck!
For further information contact:
phone: ( 03212 ) 144-43
fax: ( 03212 ) 144-42
e-mail: info@etc.com
【小题1】Rochester Cathedral was built in the _____.
A.1400s | B.1300s | C.1200s | D.1100s |
A.Enjoying sports and entertainment. |
B.Learning the German language. |
C.Traveling by train with a guest family. |
D.Working as a language advisor. |
A.Italians | B.Germans | C.Europeans | D.Americans |
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
Still seeking a destination for your weekend break? There are some places which are probably a mere wall away from your college.
King’s Art Centre
A day at the Centre could mean a visit to an exhibition of the work of one of the most interesting contemporary artists on show anywhere. This weekend sees the opening of an exhibition of four local artists.
You could attend a class teaching you how to ‘learn from the masters’ or get more creative with paint – free of charge.
The Centre also runs two life drawing classes for which there is a small fee.
the Botanic Garden
The Garden has over 8,000 plant species; it holds the research and teaching collection of living plants for Cambridge University.
The multi-branched Torch Aloe here is impressive. The African plant produces red flowers above blue-green leaves, and is not one to miss.
Get to the display house to see Dionaea muscipula, a plant more commonly known as the Venus Flytrap that feeds on insects and other small animals.
The Garden is also a place for wildlife-enthusiasts. Look for grass snakes in the lake. A snake called ‘Hissing Sid’ is regularly seen lying in the heat of the warm sun.
Byron’s Pool
Many stories surround Lord Byron’s time as a student of Cambridge University. Arriving in 1805, he wrote a letter complaining that it was a place of “mess and drunkenness”. However, it seems as though Byron did manage to pass the time pleasantly enough. I’m not just talking about the pet bear he kept in his rooms. He spent a great deal of time walking in the village.
It is also said that on occasion Byron swam naked by moonlight in the lake, which is now known as Byron’s Pool. A couple of miles past Grantchester in the south Cambridgeshire countryside, the pool is surrounded by the fields. The cries of invisible birds make the trip a lovely experience and on the way home you can drop into the village for afternoon tea. If you don’t trust me, then perhaps you’ll take it from Virginia Woolf – over a century after Byron, she reportedly took a trip to swim in the same pool.
【小题1】As mentioned in the passage, there is a small charge for ____.
A.attending the masters’ class | B.working with local artists |
C.learning life drawing | D.seeing an exhibition |
A.common insects | B.impressive plants |
C.rarely-seen snakes | D.wildlife-enthusiasts |
A.to fear pet bears | B.to like walking |
C.to be a heavy drinker | D.to finish university in 1805 |
A.surrounded by fields | B.owned by Lord Byron |
C.located in Grantchester | D.discovered by Virginia Woolf |
A.Some places for weekend break. |
B.A way to become creative in art. |
C.The colorful life in the countryside. |
D.Unknown stories of Cambridge University. |
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
As a leading safari(狩猎游)company in Kenya,Game-watchers has been recognized s the Tour Operator of 20 11 Kenya Travel Awards,and rewarded with some other international tour prizes in recent years.
Safari tours go to some of the best wildlife national parks and game parks in Africa, even the Masai Mara in Kenya.We are ready to offer a more personalized service,including staying in smaller safari eco-camps and providing high quality professional safari guides,plus 4x4 safari vehicles for game drives.We can also offer you the choice to fly straight into the wildlife areas,using light airplane,to avoid lengthy road journeys.
Here is a typical Tour Plan of Game-watchers(2 nights/3 days)
If you have any further questions, please contact us at www. Gamewatchers. com or call us at 0944-598-580.
【小题1】According to the passage,Game-watchers is
A.a travel plan in Kenya’s best national parks |
B.Kenya’s largest and best safari company |
C.Kenya’s online travel company of game drives |
D.a winner of many travel awards home and abroad |
A.4×4 safari vehicle. | B.Plane. |
C.Walk. | D.Bus. |
A.Nine. | B.Eight. |
C.Seven. | D.Six. |
A.to introduce the beautiful scenery of Kenya |
B.to make an advertisement for a tour company |
C.to inform tourists of the detailed tour information |
D.to make people curious about the wild life in Kenya |
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
We considered a list of the best American books. Here are five that may help accurately show the national character. Most from a century or so ago, they still entertain, teach, and inspire:
Moby-Dick by Herman Melville
First published in 1851, the adventure stories of Captain Ahab and his monomaniacal(偏执的) pursuit of the white whale draw us into a universe full of fascinating characters and stories.
The Education of Henry Adams by Henry Adams
Published in 1918, the book was an autobiography. Born in one of America’s most famous political families, Adams provides insight into his family, including his experience as private secretary to his father, minister to England during the American Civil war.
Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman
When Whitman published Leaves of Grass in 1855, he wanted to accurately describe the American experience and reflect the great changes in the American literary world that had taken place during his lifetime.
Poems by Emily Dickinson
An enthusiastic poet whose works have had considerable influence on modern poetry, Dickson’s frequent use of dashes, occasional capitalization(大写) of nouns, and unconventional metaphors(隐喻) have contributed to her reputation as one of the most inventive poets of the 19th century American literature. However, most of her poems were not published during her lifetime.
The Song of Hiawatha by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
First published in 1855, this is Longfellow’s most popular and most recognized poem, the heroic life and death of a magic American Indian, sent by the Great Spirit to guide the nations in the ways of peace.
【小题1】Walt Whitman wrote Leaves of Grass in order to _______.
A.show his talent and heroic life to us |
B.draw us into a fascinating universe |
C.provide insight into his family |
D.reflect the great changes in the American literary world |
A.Moby-Dick | B.The Song of Hiawatha |
C.Poems | D.Leaves of Grass |
A.Because the five books are from a century or so ago, they can’t teach and inspire us. |
B.Herman Melville was considered as one of the most inventive poets of the 19th century American literature. |
C.The Education of Henry Adams is a non-fiction book. |
D.Of the five books, Moby-Dick was published last. |
A.To introduce several best American books to readers. |
B.To make an advertisement for a book store. |
C.To tell stories of several famous writers. |
D.To talk about some knowledge about literature. |
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科目:高中英语 来源: 题型:阅读理解
Calling for Contributions
Keen to share your views and have your articles published in the Campus Link? We are calling for contributions to the following sections:
Lifestyle:
Do you travel widely, keep a journal of your adventures and have nice photographs that you might want to share? Or have you simply been somewhere that caught your imagination? Tell us all about your travels!
Are you an eager movie-goer? Be Leonard Maltin for the day and share your views of the latest blockbuster (大片) with our readers!
If food is your preferred choice of relaxation, try your hand at being food critic and send us your views on food/restaurants worth trying.
Class Notes:
Whether it’s about your accomplishments, memories of campus days, your recent career or a new addition to your family, we welcome you to share your news, views and photos with friends and classmates through Class Notes. Read about your classmates in this issue of Campus Link.
Research:
If this noble line of work is your bread and butter or passion, we want to hear from you! Share with Campus Link your research developments and breakthroughs. If you know of someone (your schoolmate or teacher) whose research work is a source of inspiration for our community, do not hesitate to send in your suggestions!
If you are interested in sharing any of the above, or if you know of someone worthy of feature, please get in touch with the Editor-in-Chief, at karinyeo@campuslink.sg.
Contributions will be selected based on their relevance and quality and Campus Link reserves the right to publish or reject a submission. All contributions will be edited for clarity and length. Please send your submissions in word.doc files and your photos in jpeg format.
Contributions for the next issue should reach us by 10 July 2013.
【小题1】In the Lifestyle section, you may not find ___________.
A.journals of travels | B.well-taken photographs |
C.stories of Leonard Maltin | D.opinions on restaurants |
A.It offers readers bread and butter. |
B.It welcomes research developments and breakthroughs. |
C.It helps you to recognize your schoolmates and teachers. |
D.It is a source of inspiration for the community. |
A.declare the rights of Campus Link |
B.introduce someone worthy of feature |
C.share views and articles among teachers |
D.encourage contributions for the next issue |
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