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Apps can help any users, even those who are not students, get more organized and improve their work. Whether or not you are a student, here are some apps worth considering.
Quizlet
Quizlet is a study aid app. It is filled with flash cards on many subjects to study. Quizlet has links to subjects like: Arts & Literature; Languages & Vocabulary; Math & Science; History & Geography; Professional & Careers. The app has a mix of text, images and audio recordings, including pronunciation of words in different languages. Quizlet has games to play and tests to take. Cards are available on the app even when you are not connected to the Internet. Quizlet is available as a free app from Apple’s iTunes store.
Free Graphing Calculator App
The Free Graphing Calculator lets the user create up to four graphs(图表) at once, and lets users adjust the graphs for the best views. You can change measurements within the image easily using the app. The mathematics and science guide within the app can explain some important math or science ideas. The Free Graphing Calculator is free. Users can pay to remove the advertising.
PomoDone App
The PomoDone app can help divide time into blocks for work and for breaks. The app on the computer helps keep track of time blocks for each activity. The app will say when it is time to take a break and when it is time to get back to work. PomoDone can work with other apps and help the user keep track of one’s activities over long periods of time. The app is available for computers from the PomoDone website. The app is free. Paid extra features are available.
21. What kind of work can you use Free Graphing Calculator App to do?
A. Keep track of time blocks.
B. Remove the advertising for free.
C. Make a graph clearer.
D. Study Arts & Literature.
22. Which app can you use to know how to read a word?
A. Free Graphing Calculator App. B. Quizlet.
C. PomoDone App. D. All of them.
23. What’s the same feature of the three apps?
A. They can be used to study English freely.
B. They can be used to divide time into blocks.
C. They can be used to explain some important maths.
D. They can be used to help users for free.
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。应用程序可以帮助任何用户，甚至那些不是学生的用户，变得更有条理，并改善他们的工作。文章主要介绍三种应用程序，包括其功能以及收费等情况。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Free Graphing Calculator App部分中“The Free Graphing Calculator lets the user create up to four graphs at once, and lets users adjust the graphs for the best views.( Free Graphing Calculator允许用户一次创建最多4个图表，并允许用户调整图表以获得最佳视图)”可知，你可以使用Free Graphing Calculator应用程序来让图表更清晰。故选C。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Quizlet部分中“The app has a mix of text, images and audio recordings, including pronunciation of words in different languages.(该应用程序包含文本、图像和音频录音，包括不同语言单词的发音)”可知，Quizlet应用程序可以用来读单词。故选B。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据Quizlet部分中“Quizlet is available as a free app from Apple’s iTunes store. (Quizlet是苹果iTunes商店的一款免费应用程序)”；Free Graphing Calculator App部分中“The Free Graphing Calculator is free. (Free Graphing Calculator是免费的)”以及PomoDone App部分中“The app is free.(该应用程序免费)”可知，这三款应用程序的相同的特点在于他们都是免费用来帮助用户的。故选D。
