Question

Don’t talk to me; I’m busy with my iPhone

Riding a London subway, a person from China 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 reflection, 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（乘车上下班的人）. Since the launch of the iPhone in 2007, over 40,000—yes, that’s 40,000—“apps”（programs downloaded for the iPhone）have been designed.

Commuters love them because they are the perfect time-fillers. One “app”, called iShoot, is a game that features tanks（坦克）. 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 another 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 show or film on the way to work. With all this entertainments, it’s amazing that people still remember to get off the train.

1.People in London do not make eye contact on the subway because ______.

A. they are busy reading books

B. they are not very polite

C. they are busy playing with their electronic equipment

D. thinking about their private things

2.Those who like war games can download _____ to their iPhones.

A. Tube Exits B. iPod

C. ISteam D. iShoot

3.The underlined word “occupied” in the last paragraph probably means _____.

A. delighted B. amused

C. controlled D. busy

4.The article tells us that _____.

A. London commuters are unfriendly to strangers

B. technology is changing the way London commuters spend their traveling time.

C. with all the new time-fillers, London commuters often forget to get off the train.

D. Apple has earned a lot of money from selling 40,000 iPhones

Answer 1

1.C

2.D

3.D

4.B

【解析】

试题分析: 本文主要讲述的就是在伦敦坐地铁的人总是忙于使用自己的手机，Ｉｐａｄ等来看书，听音乐，玩游戏等等。以此来告诉我们新的技术正在改变人们度过旅行时间的方法

1.C细节题。根据Today the only acceptable form of book on the London underground is an e-book.

和For those without an iPhone, another Apple product, the iPod, may be another choice. It’s not just teenagers who “plug in” to their music以及The development of palm DVD technology means many commuters watch their favorite TV show or film说明A项中的三个方法是伦敦地铁上的人经常做的事情。故C正确。

2.D推理题。根据One “app”, called iShoot, is a game that features tanks.可知iShoot,是一款游戏。故喜欢游戏的人应该喜欢这个App。故D正确。

3.D 推理题。根据And if games, e-books and music aren’t enough to keep you occupied，可知如果游戏，音乐以及电子书都不能让你忙碌，那么看电影也许会适合你。因为这些多种娱乐的方式能够让我们忙碌得很充实，故D项。

4.B主旨大意题。本文主要讲述的就是在伦敦坐地铁的人总是忙于使用自己的手机，Ｉｐａｄ等。以此来告诉我们新的技术正在改变人们度过旅行时间的方法，故选B项。

考点：人生百态类阅读。