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【题目】As computers become more popular in China,Chinese people are increasingly depending on computer keyboards to input Chinese characters.But if they use the computer too much,they may end up forgetting the exact strokes of each Chinese character when writing on paper.Experts suggest people,especially students,write by hand more.

Do you write by hand more or type more?In Beijing,students start using a computer as early as primary school. And computer dependence is more widely spread among university students.Almost all their assignment and essays are typed on a computer.

All the students interviewed say they usually use a computer.

It’s faster and easier to correct if using a computer.And that’s why computers are being applied more and more often to modern education.But when people are taking stock in computers increasingly,problems appear.

“When I’m writing with a pen,I find I often can’t remember how to write a character,though I feel I’m familiar with it.”

“I’m not in the mood to write when faced with a pen and paper.”

Many students don’t feel this is something to worry about.Now that it’s more convenient and efficient to write on a computer,why bother to handwrite?

Many educators think differently.Shi Liwei,headmaster of a famous primary school in the capital said,“Chinese characters enjoy both practical and aesthetic value.But those characters typed with computer keyboards only maintain their practical value.All the artistic beauty of the characters is lost.And handwriting contains the writer’s emotion. Through one’s handwriting,people can get to know one’s thinking and personality.Beautiful writing will give people a better first impression of them.”

To encourage students to handwrite more,many primary schools in Beijing have made writing classes compulsory（必修的）and in universities,some professors are asking students to turn in their homework and essays written by hand.

【1】The underlined expression “taking stock in” in paragraph 4 probably means .

A. getting bored with B. getting dependent on

C. becoming crazy about D. getting curious about

【2】The students interviewed prefer to write using a computer mainly because .

A. they can correct the mistakes they make quickly and conveniently

B. they are usually asked to e-mail their homework and essays

C. they find it not easy to remember how to write a character

D. computers have become a trend and fashion in China

【3】Which of the following statement is NOT true of the advantage of handwriting?

A. Handwriting contains the writer’s emotions.

B. Chinese characters enjoy both practical and aesthetic value.

C. Handwriting can impress people well and build one’s self-confidence.

D. The writer’s thinking and personality are shown in his or her handwriting

【4】Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage?

A. To Type or to Handwrite.

B. The Importance of Handwriting and Typing.

C. Writing by Computer Will Replace Writing by Hand.

D. Practical and Aesthetic Value of Chinese Characters.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】D

【3】C

【4】A

【解析】试题分析：本文叙述了随着电脑在中国越来越受欢迎,中国人正越来越多地依靠计算机键盘输入汉字，文中论述了使用电脑打字和手写的各自的优缺点，为了鼓励孩子动手写字，一些学校已经采取了一些相应的措施。

【1】词义猜测题题。根据结合上文computer dependence和下文的表述不难推出taking stock in的意思为“相信；依靠”。

【2】细节理解题。根据It's faster and easier to correct the mistakes if using a computer.和第七段中的Now that it's more convenient and efficient to type on a computer, why bother to write by hand? 可知，学生依赖电脑是因为电脑方便，快捷，修改容易。

【3】细节理解题。根据handwriting contains the writer's emotion. Through one's handwriting, people can learn one's thinking and personality. Beautiful writing will give people a better first impression.” 选项C没有提到，故选C。

【4】标题归纳题。根据短文的内容可知故选A。