阅读理解 “High tech and “state of the art are two expressions that describe very modern technology. High tech is just a shorter way of saying high technology. And high technology describes an invention 题目和参考答案——青夏教育精英家教网—

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　　“High tech” and “state of the art” are two expressions that describe very modern technology. High tech is just a shorter way of saying high technology. And high technology describes an invention, system or device that uses the newest ideas or discoveries of science and engineering. What is high tech? A computer is high tech. So is a communications satellite. A modem manufacturing system is surely high tech. High tech became a popular expression in the United States during the early 1980's. Because of improvements in technology, people could buy many new kinds of products in American stores, such as home computers, microwave ovens, etc.

　　“State of the art” is something that is as modern as possible. It is a product that is based on the very latest methods and technology. Something that is “state of the art” is the newest possible design or product of a business or industry. A state of the art television set, for example, uses the most modern electronic design and parts. It is the best that one can buy.

　　“State of the art” is not a new expression. Engineers have used it for years to describe the best and most modem way of doing something. Millions of Americans began to use the expression in the late 1970's. The reason was the computer revolution. Every computer company claimed that its computers were “state of the art”.

　　Computer technology changed so fast that a state of the art computer today might be old tomorrow. The expression “state of the art” became as common and popular as computers themselves. Now all kinds of products are said to be “state of the art”.

(1)What can we infer from the passage?

[　　]

A. A modem plough pulled by oxen is “state of the art”

B. “State of the art” is not as popular as “high tech”.

C. High tech describes a technology that is not traditional.

D. American stores could provide new kinds of products to the people.

(2)All the following examples are high tech except ________.

[　　]

A. a satellite

B. a hand pump

C. a home computer

D. a microwave oven

(3)The purpose of the passage is ________.

[　　]

A. to tell what “high tech” and “state of the art” are

B. to tell “high tech” and “state of the art” have developed

C. to give examples of “high tech”

D. to describe very modem technology

(4)Which of the following statements is NOT true?

[　　]

A. With the rapid development of computer technology, a state of the art computer may easily become popular.

B. All kinds of products are “state of the art” nowadays.

C. Since the computer revolution, the expression “state of the art” has become popular.

D. “State of the art” means something that is the best one can buy.

(5The best tide for the passage should be _________.

[　　]

A. Two New Expressions

B. Most Advanced Technology

C. High Tech and State of the Art

D. Computer Technology

答案：C;B;A;B;C
解析：

(1) C 文章的第一句说high-tech和state of the art是两个用来表述非常现代化的技术的词句，由此可以推出“high-tech”表述的不是传统技术.

(2) B 从第一段的说明可以判断出答案.

(3) A 文章已开始就提出了“high-tech”and“state of the art” are two expressions that describe very modern technology．并且下文分别讲述了high tech和state of the art.由此可见这篇文章的目的就是要说明什么是High-tech和state of the art.

(4) B 文章最后一句是说“现在所有的产品都被说成是state of the art”，但并不是“现在所有的产品都是state of the art”.

(5) C 全文就是围绕high-tech和state of the an而讲的，结合选项不难看出只有C项才能体现文章的内容特点，所以文章的题目应是C.

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