These days, if you still think the cell phone...

These days, if you still think the cell phone is just for talking, you’ll get laughed at. Yes, it’s true, voice-only handsets have become out of date. Today’s do-it-all mobiles have a lot in common with the computer. The only difference may be that they fit in your pocket and you pay by the minute to use them. Some of the things a cell phone can do for you will be available this year:

Surf at speed

Cell phones that let you use the Web have been around for years. So, what’s new? Well, faster third-generation (3G) networks that let you surf at anywhere. This then allows a carrier to send video, music, and games to your phone. Possible choices are from LG Electronics VX 8000 and Motorola V1150.

Listen as you go

The problem with most cell phone MP3 players is that they hold only a handful of songs. But, that’s about to change. Sony Ericsson’s new W800i can hold around 150 songs in its 500 MB memory. And Samsung’s SPH-V5400 even comes with a 1.5 GB hard drive. Mobile phones may eventually replace mini-MP3 players, especially for teens.

Say cheese

Camera cell phones are not new either. But, most of them have limitations: around 1-megapixel (百万像素). But new technology has made 2-megapixel units more common, and 3-megapixel units are showing up soon. Some 2-megapixel models, like Sony Ericsson’s K750i, offer limited zoom and focus controls. Others, like LG’s recent A7110, can even capture 30 minutes of full-motion video.

Portable TV

You say you like “watching TV”? That’s what Samsung MM-A700 wants to give you. The new model lets users watch popular TV programmes — for a fee. Other choices are Nokia’s 6620, Sanyo’s MM7400 and NEC’s N940. The NEC model lets you watch public TV — no fee.

The above are just a handful of what you’ll see in the coming months. Further down the road, your mobile phone may play a host of other roles, such as mobile credit card, position locator ... So what is there that a cell phone can’t do?

68. Which of the following models should you choose to listen to the music?

A. Samsung’s SPH-V5400 and Nokia’s 6620.

B. Sony Ericsson’s W800i and Samsung’s SPH-V5400.

C. Sony Ericsson’s W800i and NEC’s N940.

D. Sanyo’s MM7400 and NEC’s N940.

69. What’s the difference between NEC’s N940 and other models?

A. It allows you to surf the Internet at a high speed.

B. It can capture 30 minutes of full-motion video.

C. It can hold as many as 150 songs.

D. It lets you watch public TV for free.

70. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A. All the functions of the models mentioned in the passage are completely new.

B. Camera cellphones of 3-megapixel units will appear soon.

C. It is certain that a cellphone can do anything in the near future.

D. Today’s do-it-all mobiles have nothing in common with the computer.

71. This passage may be ________.

A. an introduction to some new models of cellphones

B. an advertisement trying to persuade you to buy new cellphones

C. a science fiction trying to attract readers’ attention

D. a survey to find the development of cellphones

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If you’re encouraged by the tiny house movement and think 160 square feet is just enough for your needs, you may want to contact the Academy of Construction and Design (ACAD) at IDEA Public Charter School in northeast Washington．

Students in the program built a micro house with a kitchen, a bathroom, a sleeping loft with space for a queen-size bed and a storage loft, all set on a trailer for mobility. The exterior (外部) of the house was part of a continuous living exhibit in 2015and was moved to the IDEA campus so students could work with builders to complete the interior earlier this year.

McMahon said the D.C. government’s approval to push companies to hire District residents (居民) was at odds with the school system not preparing students for careers in construction, exploring or electrical work. McMahon gathered industry and community leaders to establish ACAD in 2005 and he said 100 percent of the companies he contacted responded positively to the idea, including major firms such as JBG, Clark Construction, Hines Construction and Boston Properties.

“When students make the connection between what they are learning a potential career, their academics improve dramatically,” said Carol Randolph, chief operating officer of the D.C. Students Construction Trades Foundation. “Some of them who didn't think college was an choice now have a better chance because their classes have become relevant to a job.”

“We teach them life skills and explain that even if you start as a laborer, there are opportunities to move up quickly,” he said. “We rewrite the story for them and explain that they can work for a few years, make good money, get promoted, and start their own business or go to school with less debts.”

“Parents and school advisors can be the biggest obstacles because of the negative idea of construction as a blue-collar career,” Karriem said. “I get middle-school advisors on board to talk about the opportunities this education provides. These kids are learning lifelong skills that can help them in other fields, provide them with income and allow them to take care of their homes.”

1.What does the underlined part “at odds with” in the third paragraph mean?

A. Inconsistent with.　　 B. Familiar to.

C. Harmonious with.　　 D. Similar to.

2.What is the purpose of the program of building a micro house?

A. To satisfy different needs of people.

B. To help acquire lifelong skills from the college.

C. To make the college more attractive.

D. To offer more job opportunities in colleges.

3.What can we infer from the words of Karriem?

A. Students tend to choose the blue-collar career.

B. Parents and school advisors are wrong.

C. It’s hard to make the program popular.

D. Life skills help improve scores greatly.

4.Which of the following may be the title of the passage?

A. A Micro House Program for Students

B. Build a Micro House for Campus Students Soon

C. Why Not Build More Tiny Houses?

D. Develop Lifelong Skills of Students

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If you hurry up, I think it quite ____for you to catch the flight, for there are still 50 minutes left.

A. probably　 B. likely

C. possibly　 D. certainly

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Today, the technology that is being developed for cell phones is surprising. Soon our cell phones will be able to do things that we thought impossible or not even thought of at all.

When picturing the future, there are quite a few things that we would love our cell phones to be able to do. Let’s take a look at the ones that are likely to be in the next generation of cell phones. Cell phones of the near future will be able to start and unlock cars, turn lights on and off in houses, make payments(付款), work as computers. This sounds too good to be true, right? Fortunately, this future is just over the horizon; you won’t wait too long. New technology for phones is being developed to realize eye scans(扫描)and fingerprint scans as new“unlock your phone”, so you needn’t worry about your information being stolen.

What do I want my phone to be able to do? I want it to be special. For example, I will shout to my phone across the room“Give me directions to the market”and it pulls up the directions and sends them to my printer. Is it possible? Yes. Maybe someday cell phones will be able to change into robots and walk our dogs and clean our houses too. Who knows? In the last 30 years we have gone from hardly knowing what a cell phone was to surfing the Internet with excellent cell phones.

It is hard to believe that technology is advancing as quickly as it is, with no end in sight. In 5 years the technology of today will be a thing of the past, and the world won’t look back one bit.

1.We learn from the text that cell phones________in the future.

A. can do a number of jobs you want it to do

B. only do the work we once thought of

C. don’t look like today’s cell phones at all

D. can pay for whatever you want to buy

2.The underlined phrase“over the horizon”in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by“________”.

A. arriving as time goes　　 B. what people all hope

C. what we work hard for　　 D. coming in a short time

3.If one’s eye scan is done by his cell phone, ________.

A. his picture is kept in it forever　　 B. his information won’t be lost

C. his cell phone only serves him　　 D. his cell phone won’t be stolen

4.What is special about your future cell phone?

A. It works as a robot does.　　 B. You can speak loudly to it.

C. It can give you information.　　 D. It can warn you out of danger.

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— Have you seen the cell phone I left here just now?

— No, sir. I _______ my English composition.

A. was polishing　　 B. had polished

C. would polish　　 D. have polished

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Do you find it difficult to put down your mobile phone?

If yes, you’re not alone. These days, many people suffer from the stress of FOMO (fear of missing out). They reach of their mobile phones when they wake up in the morning, and for the rest of the day, they constantly check their social media apps for the latest updates.

Despite the convenience smart phones bring, many people struggle with their digital habits. This is why Google introduced an app called Dashboard for Android operating system. This new app includes well-being functions that aim to help users manage the time they spend on their digital devices.

It all starts with a bird’s-eye view. Dashboard allows users to look at all the details of their phone habits. For example, a user can see how many times they’re unlocked their phone and how many times they’re checked their social media apps, as well as how much time they spend on each app every day.

Once the users see this information, they’ll be able to make some changes. With the App Timer function, users can set a time limit for how long they can use each app for every day.

But even if users become more mindful of their usage, they’re still likely to be drawn in by notification（通知）. Such feature automatically（自动地）silences incoming calls and notifications when a user puts their phone face down.

If people truly want to make full use of their free time instead of losing hours using their smart phones, these new functions are just one way of doing that.

The easiest answer would be just to use your willpower.

1.Who are the target users of Dashboard?

A. People who know little about smart phones.

B. People who have trouble dealing with stress.

C. People who are slow at researching of things online.

D. People who wish to manage the time they spend on their smart phones.

2.What can Dashboard do?

A. Lock the phone at a certain time.

B. Limit some apps to certain users.

C. Limit the time certain apps can be used.

D. Silence app notifications at night.

3.The underlined word “mindful” in Paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to ________.

A. serious　　 B. careful

C. prepared　　 D. creative

4.What does the author think of Dashboard?

A. It’s not very useful.　　 B. It’s perfectly designed.

C. It should include more functions.　　 D. It may be helpful to some people.

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Do you find it difficult to put down your mobile phone?

If yes, you’re not alone. These days, many people suffer from the stress of FOMO (fear of missing out). They reach of their mobile phones when they wake up in the morning, and for the rest of the day, they constantly check their social media apps for the latest updates.

Despite the convenience smart phones bring, many people struggle with their digital habits. This is why Google introduced an app called Dashboard for Android operating system. This new app includes well-being functions that aim to help users manage the time they spend on their digital devices.

It all starts with a bird’s-eye view. Dashboard allows users to look at all the details of their phone habits. For example, a user can see how many times they’re unlocked their phone and how many times they’re checked their social media apps, as well as how much time they spend on each app every day.

Once the users see this information, they’ll be able to make some changes. With the App Timer function, users can set a time limit for how long they can use each app for every day.

But even if users become more mindful of their usage, they’re still likely to be drawn in by notification（通知）. Such feature automatically（自动地）silences incoming calls and notifications when a user puts their phone face down.

If people truly want to make full use of their free time instead of losing hours using their smart phones, these new functions are just one way of doing that.

The easiest answer would be just to use your willpower.

1.Who are the target users of Dashboard?

A.People who know little about smart phones.

B.People who have trouble dealing with stress.

C.People who are slow at researching of things online.

D.People who wish to manage the time they spend on their smart phones.

2.What can Dashboard do?

A.Lock the phone at a certain time.

B.Limit some apps to certain users.

C.Limit the time certain apps can be used.

D.Silence app notifications at night.

3.The underlined word “mindful” in Paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to ________.

A.serious B.careful

C.prepared D.creative

4.What does the author think of Dashboard?

A.It’s not very useful. B.It’s perfectly designed.

C.It should include more functions. D.It may be helpful to some people.

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Cell Phones Are the New Cigarettes

When you get in your car, you reach for it．When you’re at work, you take a break to have a moment alone with it．When you get into a lift, you play with it．

Cigarettes? Cup of coffee? No, it’s the third most addictive thing in modern life, the cell phone．And experts say it is becoming more difficult for many people to curbtheir longing to hug  it more tightly than most of their personal relationships．

With its shiny surface, its smooth and satisfying touch, its air of complexity, the cell phone  connects us to the world even as it disconnects us from people three feet away．In just the past  couple of years, the cell phone has challenged individuals, employers, phone makers and  counselors（顾问）in ways its inventors in the late 1940s never imagined．

The costs are becoming even more evident, and I don’t mean just the monthly bill．Dr．Chris  Knippers, a counselor at the Betty Ford Center in Southern California, reports that the overuse of  cell phones has become a social problem not much different from other harmful addictions: a barrier to one-on-one personal contact, and an escape from reality．

Sounds extreme, but we’ve all witnessed the evidence: The person at a restaurant who talks on the phone through an entire meal, ignoring his kids around the table; the woman who talks on the phone in the car, ignoring her husband; the teen who texts messages all the way home from school, avoiding contact with kids all around him．

Is it just rude, or is it a kind of unhealthiness? And pardon me, but how is this improving the quality of life?

Jim Williams, an industrial sociologist based in Massachusetts, notes that cell-phone addiction is part of a set of symptoms in a widening gulf of personal separation．He points to a study by Duke University researchers that found one-quarter of Americans say they have no one to discuss their most important personal business with．Despite the growing use of phones, e-mail and instant messaging, in other words, Williams says studies show that we don’t have as many friends as our parents. “Just as more information has led to less wisdom, more acquaintances via the Internet and cell phones have produced fewer friends,” he says．

If the cell phone has truly had these effects, it’s because it has become very widespread．Consider that in 1987, there were only 1 million cell phones in use．Today, something like 300 million Americans carry them．They far outnumber wired phones in the United States．

1.Which of the following best explains the title of the passage?

A．Cell phone users smoke less than they used to．

B．Cell phones have become as addictive as cigarettes．

C．More people use cell phones than smoke cigarettes．

D．Using cell phone is just as cool as smoking cigarettes．

2.The underlined word “curb” in Paragraph 2 means ____．

A．rescue           B．ignore            C．develop           D．control

3.The example of a woman talking on the phone in the car supports the idea that ________．

A．women use cell phones more often than men

B．talking on the phone while driving is dangerous

C．cell phones do not necessarily bring people together

D．cell phones make one-on-one personal contact easy

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Now you may think the nation’s high unemployment rate is the_______for these leaders.However,that’s not the case.

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It is sometimes possible to fix a water damaged cell phone. 1. . The longer you wait, the more likely the phone is unrepairable.

As soon as you notice your phone has dropped into water, you should take a cloth to wipe it off. Additionally, you should take out the SIM card and battery.2. .

If you put your water damaged cell phone back together and it won't turn on, it is likely that some water has gotten down inside the phone.3. . You can remove the battery and SIM card from the phone once again and place all three components into a bowl filled with rice. This may work because rice is very absorbent.

4. . If the rice method either did not work, you can take the phone apart and lay all its pieces outside in direct sunlight for several hours. The heat from the sun may completely dry out the inside and outside of the phone and its parts. If it is raining or the sun is not out, you can use a blow dryer on low heat to get the same results.

If all of your attempts at repairing your phone are unsuccessful, you will likely have no choice but to take it to your cell provider or to a place that repairs cell phones to get it fixed. Unless your phone is very valuable, the cost of repairing the phone might be higher than what you paid for it. 5. . It may be beneficial to meanwhile purchase insurance from your cell phone provider.

A. If so, you have to throw it

B. You could also use heat to fix it

C. Fixing it doesn’t always end up with success

D. Repairing it as soon as possible may be greater

E. Then you might be better off buying a new one

F. When this happens, you can still repair it using rice, though.

G. Place them onto a paper towel so the water can completely drain

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