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On Tuesday, Apple’s CEO Tim Cook announced the Apple Watch. The new smart device, which is worn on the wrist, just like a normal watch, can do all the things a cell phone does-and more.
At $349, the Apple Watch is expensive. Some experts doubt that they will become as successful as smartphones. It does seem likely, though, that the device will open yet another door in personal computing. The watch is the smartest computer yet. It taps you on the wrist whenever a new message comes in. It prepares answers to questions you receive from friends. It reminds you where you parked your car. It tracks your health. It even allows you to send your heartbeat to others.
When it goes on sale early next year, it will be Apple’s first item in a new category of technology—wearable computers. If the Apple Watch becomes popular, it will change the way the world interacts with computers. People may depend on the smart jewelry even more than they already depend on their phones. “It might not only be a game changer for Apple, but for the entire industry. ” says technology expert Daniel Ives. “A lot of major technology players around the globe are taking notes on what Apple is trying to do here. ”
The Apple watch is specially designed for a smaller device. An entire computer fits onto a single chip(芯片). Users will be able to scroll(滚屏)just like they would do on an iPhone. It will have a built-in speaker for alarms that users can both hear and feel. Pressing the side button brings up contacts so you can communicate with people quickly and easily. Apple Watch also introduces health and fitness apps that can help people lead healthier lives. The built-in heart rate sensor (传感器) and GPS will track calories burned and workouts.
According to Matt Vella, a writer for TIME magazine, the watch is the most exciting device since the iPad. After actually trying the watch, he says, “It sits on the wrist very naturally. You could easily forget you are wearing the Apple Watch, and you will. ”
【语篇概述】本文主要介绍了苹果公司的一个新产品the Apple Watch。它看起来就像普通的手表一样, 但是它的功能却比手机还多。让我们期待这一产品吧。
1. What does the underlined sentence in the third paragraph imply?
A. Apple Watch will include many new games.
B. Many game developers will pay attention to Apple Watch.
C. Apple plays an important part in the personal computing field.
D. Apple Watch will greatly influence the personal computing field.
【解析】选D。推理判断题。根据画线句句意“它可能不仅改变了苹果的游戏规则, 也改变了整个行业。”可知, Apple Watch将对个人电脑领域产生巨大影响。故选D。
2. The fourth paragraph mainly tells us _______.
A. how the Apple Watch works
B. the small size of the Apple Watch
C. what information we can get from the Apple Watch
D. the difference between the Apple Watch and the iPhone
【解析】选A。段落大意题。根据第四段第二、三句An entire computer fits onto a single chip. Users will be able to scroll just like they would do on an iPhone. 等内容可知, 本段主要介绍Apple Watch的设计原理以及运行情况。故选A。
3. The side button on the Apple Watch is used to_______.
A. sound the alarm
B. adjust the built-in speaker
C. build the man-machine communication
D. make the health and fitness apps start working
【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据第四段第五句Pressing the side button brings up contacts so you can communicate with people quickly and easily. 可知, 按下侧键可以建立联系, 这样就可以快速、容易地与人交流了。这说明侧键的作用就是人机交流。故选C。
4. What is Matt Vella’s attitude towards the Apple Watch?
A. Doubtful. B. Favorable.
C. Objective. D. Unbelievable.
【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据最后一段第一句According to Matt Vella, a writer for TIME magazine, the watch is the most exciting device since the iPad. 可知, Matt认为这是自iPad以来, 最令人兴奋的产品。显然对这款产品持“赞同”态度。故选B。
