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【题目】Computer technology is still developing rapidly. The computer of the future will continue to increase in value and performance while decreasing in cost. It will become smaller, but faster and more powerful.

It is possible to make some guesses about what the future of the computer will look like, based upon the types of technologies that are being developed now. A lot of progress has already been made in some of these new technologies, but some are still in their earliest stages and may not be ready for use for years. Two of the most interesting areas of computing that are currently being developed are quantum computing (量子计算) and nanotechnology (纳米技术).

Quantum computing is one possibility for the future of the computer that could make computers run far faster than even the quickest computers do today. Quantum computers could be able to do what modern supercomputers are unable to do by using transistors that are able to take on many states at the same time.

Nanotechnology could also change the face of computing, by creating computers that could be very powerful, though they are tiny in size. These computers could be incorporated (并入) into everyday objects, including electrical appliances (电器), clothes and even the human body. We will be able to use computers in new and unimaginable ways. They will become a part of our lives rather than simply being a box that is used only for specific purposes, such as work.

Quantum computing and nanotechnology will be able to play new roles, which will make us live greener lives, as well as enjoy better health and happier lives.

【1】Which of the following can NOT describe the computer of the future properly?

A. Much smaller.

B. Much faster.

C. More powerful.

D. Less valuable.

【2】According to the text, quantum computing _____.

A. has been put in use so far

B. can make computers run by themselves

C. can reduce the cost of computers

D. will work by using transistors

【3】We can learn from the text that nanotechnology will _____.

A. create much smaller computers

B. be used in electrical appliances and clothing

C. change the structure of computers

D. make computers just serve specific purposes

【4】The text is mainly about _____.

A. what nanotechnology is

B. what quantum computing is

C. what the future of the computer is

D. what future computers can bring us

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】D

【3】A

【4】C

【解析】试题分析：本文描述了将来电脑技术的发展，尤其指出在量子计算和纳米技术方面的应用。

【1】D细节理解题。根据第一段The computer of the future will continue to increase in value and performance while decreasing in cost. It will become smaller, but faster and more powerful.可知将来的电脑会更小，更快，更强大，同时价值更高，表现会更好。所以更没价值是不对的，故正确答案为D。

【2】D细节理解题。根据文章的第三段Quantum computers could be able to do what modern supercomputers are unable to do by using transistors that are able to take on many states at the same time可知，量子计算可以使用晶体管做现代超级计算机不能做的事。故选D。

【3】A推理判断题。根据文章第四段的第一句Nanotechnology could also change the face of computing, by creating computers that could be very powerful, though they are tiny in size.可看出纳米技术会让电脑的尺寸更小。故选A。

【4】C 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要描述将来的电脑会是什么样的，故选C。