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话题提分练25 选修8 Unit 2
科学与技术
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A 体裁:应用文 话题:现代技术 难度:★★☆☆☆
Have you ever said to yourself “Id love to get a computer, if only I could figure out how to use it.” Well, youre not alone.
Computers were supposed to make our lives simpler, but theyve gotten so complicated that they are not worth the trouble. Plus, you are constantly worrying about viruses and freeze⁃ups. If this sounds familiar, we have great news for you. There is finally a computer thats designed for simplicity and ease of use. Its the WOW! Computer. This computer is easy to use, worry⁃free and literally puts the world at your fingertips. From the moment you open the box, youll realize how different the WOW! Computer is. The components are all connected; all you do is plug it into an outlet (电源插座) and your high⁃speed Internet connection. Then youll see the screen—its now 22 inches. The “buttons” on the screen are easy to see and easy to understand. Its so easy to use you wont have to ask your children or grandchildren for help.
Now, thanks to the WOW! Computer, countless older Americans are discovering the wonderful world of the Internet every day. Isnt it time you got started? Call today!
☆Send & receive emails
☆Have video chats with family and friends
☆Surf the Internet:
Get current weather and news
☆Play games online:
Hundreds to choose from!
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本文是一则关于一款适合老年人使用的电脑的广告。
1.What is the main characteristic of the WOW! Computer?
A. It is cheap.
B. It runs at high speed.
C. It is simple to use.
D. It has no freeze⁃ups.
答案与解析 C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“There is finally a computer thats designed for simplicity and ease of use. Its the WOW! Computer. This computer is easy to use, worry⁃free and literally puts the world at your fingertips.”可知,这款新电脑的主要特点是“操作简单”。
2.Who are the texts target readers?
A. Sellers. B. Students.
C. Office staff. D. Senior people.
答案与解析 D 推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句和第三段可知,该广告的