第3 部分：概括大意与完成句子 (第23-30 题，每题1 分，共8 分)
下面的短文后有2 项测试任务：(1)第23-26 题要求从所给的6 个选项中为第1~4 段每段选择1 个最佳标题;(2)第27~30 题要求从所给的6 个选项中为每个句子确定1 个最佳选项。
The ipad
1.The iPad is a tablet computer designed, developed and marketed by Apple primarily as a platform foraudio-visual media including books,periodicals,movies,music,games,and web content. At about 1.5 pounds (680 grams), its size and weight fall between those of contemporary smartphones and laptop computers. Apple released the iPad in April 2010, and sold 3 million of the devices in 80 days.
2.The iPad runs the same operating system as the iPod Touch and iPhone─and can run its own applications as well as iPhone applications. Without modification, and with the exception of web applications, it will only run programs approved by Apple and distributed via its online store.
3 .Like iPhone and iPod Touch,the iPad is controlled by a multitouch display─a departure from most previous tablet computers, which used a pressure-triggered stylus─as well as a virtual onscreen keyboard in lieu of a physical keyboard. The iPad uses a Wi-Fi data connection to browse the Internet, load and stream media, and install software. Some models also have a 3G wireless data connection which can connect to HSPA data networks. The device is managed and synced by iTunes on a personal computer via USB cable.
4.An ipad has different features and applications one can use to execute different and interesting things. There anr lots of ipad applications that the owner can use to enhance the way they communicate.Some of these are how to use social networking sites and other online options.One of the most common uses is for e-mail services.ipad applications lide Markdown Mail allow the adoption of specifie and particular options.They enable the owner to personalize their email accounts.
5.While the ipad is mostly used by consumers it also has been taken up by business users.Some companies are adopting ipads in their business offices by distributing or making available ipads to employees.Examples of uses in the workplace include lawyers responding to clients,medical professionals accessing health records during patient exams,and managers approving employee reauests.Asurvey by Frost & Sullivan shows that ipad usage in workplaces is linked to the goals of increased employee productivity, reduced paperwork, and increased revenue.
23. paragraph 2
24. paragraph 3
25. paragraph 4
26. paragraph 5
A. Difference from iPhone.
B. Operating System.
C. Online Stores.
D. Feature and Application.
E. Business Usage.
F. Display and Data Connection.
27.In April 2010 the ipad developed by Apple was
28.The ipad will only run programs approved by Apple if not
29.Ipad applications enable the owner’s email accounts to be
30.Ipad usage in office enables employee productivity to be
A. increased
B. released
C. modified
D. distributed
E. browsed
F.personalized
23 F 本段的主题句为"The iPad runs the same operating system as iPod Touch and iPhone" ，意为 "iPad 使用与iPod Touch 和iPhone 一样的操作系统"。本段也主要讲述的是 iPad 的操作系统。答案应为 F。
24 C 本段第一句话 "Like iPhone and iPod Touch ，the iPad is controlled by a multitouch display "，说明 "与 iPhone 和 iPod Touch 一样，iPad 也是多点触控显示屏"。本段其他的句子是对数据链接的介绍。本句的大意应该为显示屏和链接，所以答案为 F。
25 E 本段的主题句是 "An iPad has different features and applications one can use to execute different and interesting things" ，可以看出本段要说明"iPad 有不同的特征和应用程序来使人们完成不同的有趣事情"。答案为E。
26 D 本段的主题句是 "While the iPad is mostly used by consumers it also has been taken up by business users" ，所以可以得知本段主要讲述的是 iPad 不仅用于娱乐，而且也用于办公。答案为 D。
27 F 第一段中最后一句话是..Apple released the iPad in April 2010，and sold 3 million of the devices in 80 days" ，表达的意思是"苹果公司在2010年4月推出了iPad，并在80天内卖出了3 百万台"。答案为F。
28 A 第二段最后一句话 "Without modification，it will only run programs approved by Apple and distributed via its online store" ，说明"如果没有改装，iPad 只能运行由苹果公司提供的并经由其网上商店推出的程序"。答案应为A。
29 C 第四段最后一句话..They enable the owner to personalize their email accounts" 显示"iPad 可以使他们的邮件账户个性化"。答案为 F。
30 B 第五段最后一句话 "A survey by Frost Sullivan shows that iPad usage in workplaces is linked to the goals of increased employee productivity，reduced paperwork, and increased revenue"，显示"工作场所使用 iPad 使得员工的工作效率提高，减少了文书工作，并且 增加了收益"。答案为 B。
第4部分：阅读理解(第31～45题，每题3分，共45分)
下面有3篇短文，每篇短文后有5道题。请根据短文回答其后面的问题，为每题确定一个最佳答案。
第一篇 Cell Phones: Hang Up or Keep Talking?
Millions of people are using cell phones today. In many places it is actually considered unusual not to use one. In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are more than a means of communication-having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.
The explosions around the world in mobile phone use make some health professional worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.
On the other hand, why do some medical studies show changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones? Signs of change in the issues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning (扫描) equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at a young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree.
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often. Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often
31 People buy cell phones for the following reasons EXCEPT that
A they're popular
B they're useful
C they're convenient
D they're cheap
32 The world "detected" in paragraph 3 could be best replaced by
A cured
B removed
C discovered
D caused
33 The salesman retired young because
A he couldn't remember simple tasks
B he disliked using mobile phones
C he was tired of talking on his mobile phone
D his employer's doctor persuaded him to
34 On the safety issue of mobile phones, the manufacturing companies
A hold that the amount of radiation is too small to worry about
B deny the existence of mobile phone radiation
C develop new technology to reduce mobile phone radiation
D try to prove that mobile phones are not harmful to health
35 The writer's purpose of writing this article is to advise people
A to buy mobile phones
B to use mobile phones less often
C to update regular phones
D to stop using mobile phones
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第4 部分：阅读理解
31 D 第一段里讲到了人们拥有手机的几种理由，其中不包括手机便宜 ( cheap) 这一条。
32 C detect意为"觉察、发现"，故可用discover。
33 A 第三段里把这名推销员年纪轻轻就要退休的原因讲得十分明白：a traveling salesman had to retire at a young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn't remember even simple tasks.
34 A 请见第四段里的这句话：Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation ，but they say the amount is too small to worry about.它们并不否认手机有辐射，但声称辐射量很小无需担心。
35 B 作者建议大家少用手机，这一点在最后一段里可以清楚地看到。
第二篇 The book of life
So far, scientists have named about 1.8 million living species(物种), and that's a just a small part of what probably exists on Earth. With so many plants, animals, and other creatures coveting the planet, it can be tough to figure out what type of spider is moving up your leg or what kind of bird is flying by.
A soon-to-be-started Web site might help. An international team of researchers has announced the creation of Web-based Encyclopedia(百科全书) of life(EOL). The project aims to catalog every species on Earth in a single, easy-to-use reference guide.
To get the encyclopedia started, the creators will use information from scientific databases(数据库) that already exist. And eventually, in special sections of the site, nonscientist with specialized(专门的) knowledge will get to join in. Bird-watchers, for example, will be able to input which birds they've seen and where. The technology for this kind of tool has only become available.
As the EOL develops, you might find it useful for school projects. The site will feature special pages for kids who are studying ecosystems (生态系统) in their neighborhoods. To make sure the encyclopedia is accurate, scientists will review much of the information added to it. People who visit the site will be able to choose to leave out pages that haven't been reviewed.
Another convenient feature of the EOL is that you'll be able to pick the level of detail you want to see to match your interest, age, and knowledge. If you wanted to learn about bears for a science class report, for example, you could use the "novice" setting to get basic information about the animals. On the "expert" setting, on the other hand, you could get much more detailed information about the history, literature, and exploration of bears.
It now takes years for scientists to collect all the data they need to describe and analyze species. The creators of the Encyclopedia of Life hope that their new tool will speed up that process.
36 "Spider" and "bird" mentioned in Paragraph 1 are examples to illustrate
A there are numerous living species on Earth.
B animals are people's friends.
C it is easy to see spiders and birds.
D there are many types of spiders and birds.
37 The goal of the creation of the EOL is to
A collect enough data to analyze the living sepecies on Earth.
B enlarge an existing Web site of the living sepecies on Earth.
C add new information to the existing databases of the living species on Earth.
D work out an easy-to-use catalog of every living species on Earth.
38 At the starting stage, the EOL will get information from
A all the Web sites available.
B databases built up by its creators.
C the existing scientific databases.
D nonscientists with specialized knowledge.
39 The word "novice" in Paragraph 5 could be best replaced by
A scientist.
B creator.
C beginner
D expert.
40 Which of the following statement is NOT true?
A scientist will review every piece of information added to EOL
B The EOL will be beneficial to school kids with its development.
C Scientists have cataloged only a small part of the living species on Earth.
D People with different interests and knowledge will in a way find the EOL useful.
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36 B 文章第一段主要讲述的是科学家只是将地球少数的生物物种命名了，还有很多物种没有命名。接着作者使用蜘蛛和鸟的例子说明此观点，以显示地球上生物种类的繁多。 答案为B。
37 D 文章第二段最后一句"The project aims to catalog every species on Earth in a single，easy-to-use reference guide" ，说明"这个项目的目的是提供一个单一的，易于使用的生物分类参考指南"。答案为D。
38 C 文章第三段第一句话"To get the encyclopedia started, the creators will use information from scientific databases (数据库) that already exist"，说明"为了建立这个百科全书，创建者要使用现有的科学数据库"。答案为 C。
39 C novice 的原意是"新手"，并且文中的意思也是"使用新手设置"来得到有关动物的基本信息。答案为C。选项 A 意为"科学家";选项 B 意为"创建者";选项 D 意为"专家"。
40 A 文章第四段第三句话"To make sure the encyclopedia is accurate，scientists will review much of the information added to it"，说明"为了保证百科全书的准确性，科学家会复审其中大部分的信息"，而没有说是"全部的信息"。本题答案为 A。文章在不同的段落提到了其余各选项。