13.Riding a London subway,a person from other countries 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 thinking.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.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 the distraction(消遣)of 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 these distractions,it's amazing that people still remember to get off the train.
64.Commuters on a London subway don't make eye contact becauseD.
A.the British are usually shy on the train
B.the British law doesn't allow them to do so
C.they are busy working on their laptops
D.they are busy enjoying high-tech distractions
65.All the following belong to"apps"exceptC.
A.iShoot B.Tube Exits C.iPod D.iSteam
66.IShoot features a function ofA.
A.war games B.listening C.writing D.guiding
67.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?B
A.Seeing you have these time-fillers,other commuters usually hesitate to bother you.
B.Apple must have made much money by selling their products to commuters.
C.IPod is not popular with the commuters of old age in London.
D.With the time-fillers,commuters usually miss their destinations.
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
解答 64-67 DCAB
64 D 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可知它们正忙于玩高科技产品,故选D.
65 C 细节题.根据文章第四 段 可知A.iShoot B.Tube Exits D.iSteam都是应用软件,故选C.
66 A 细节题.根据文章第四 段One"app",called iShoot,is a game that features tanks(坦克). 可知iShoot的特点就是坦克,故选A.
67 B 细节题.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,苹果手机又研发了很多的吸引青少年的软件,挣了很多钱,故选B.
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