1、 Prof William Webb has warned that the technology could be a case of the emperors new clothes. Much of the speed increase, he claims, could have been achieved by putting more money in the 4G network, rather than a new technology. Other different voices have suggested that a focus on rolling out wide
2、r rural broadband access and addressing current network coverage would be more beneficial to the UK as a whole. Obviously, 5G will also bring a cost to consumers. It requires a handset for both 5G and 4G, and the first 5G-enabled smart phones are expected in the coming year. With the slow pace of ne
3、twork rollout so far, it is likely that consumers will end up upgrading to a new 5 G phone well before 5 G becomes widely available in the next couple of years.(1)Why does Prof William Webb say the technology could be a case of the emperors new clothes? A.He is in favor of the application of the new
4、 technology.B.5G will bring a cost to consumers in their daily life.C.5G helps people communicate better with each other.D.He prefers more money to be spent on 4G networks.(2)The underlined word addressing in the fourth paragraph has the closest meaning to_. making a speech totrying to solvemanaging
5、 to decreaseresponding to(3)The last paragraph indicates that . itll take several years .to make 5G accessible to the public in the UK5G service shows huge development potential and a broad marketcustomers are eager to use 5G smart phones instead of 4G oness probable that 5G network rollout is speed
6、ing up in Britain(4)What do we know about the text?Vodafone is successful in spreading the 5G service.Steph Houghton appeared as a hologram by 4G.The application of 5G will make life much easier.5G phones are available in rural areas of the UK.【答案】 (1)D(2)B(3)A(4)C 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述的是4G向5G的转变。5G
7、会给人们带来更多的好处,使人们的生活更加舒适。 (1)细节理解题。根据第四段中Prof William Webb has warned that the technology could be a case of the emperors new clothes. Much of the speed increase, he claims, could have been achieved by putting more money in the 4G network, rather than a new technology. 可知,Prof William Webb说“这项技术可能是皇帝新
8、衣的一个例子”是因为他更愿意把更多的钱花在4G网络上。故选D。 (2)词义猜测题。根据第四段中Other different voices have suggested that a focus on rolling out wider rural broadband access and addressing current network coverage would be more beneficial to the UK as a whole.“其他不同的声音表示,集中精力推广更广泛的农村宽带接入,解决目前的网络覆盖问题,将对整个英国更有利。”由此推知划线词的意思是“试图解决”。故选B
9、。 (3)推理判断题。根据最后一段With the slow pace of network rollout so far, it is likely that consumers will end up upgrading to a new 5 G phone well before 5 G becomes widely available in the next couple of years.可知,最后一段指出,让5G在英国向公众开放需要几年的时间。故选A。 (4)推理判断题。根据第二段中5G will offer faster internet access, with Ofcom (
10、英国通讯管理局) suggesting that video that takes a minute to download on 4G will be available in just a second.可知,5G的应用将使生活变得更容易。故选C。 【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解,词义猜测和推理判断三个题型的考查,是一篇说明类阅读,要求考生先从问题中抓住关键性词语(题眼),然后以此为线索,运用略读及查读的技巧快速在文章中寻找与此问题相关的:段落、语句,仔细品味,同时根据上下文进行分析,推理,概括和归纳,从而选出正确答案。 2阅读理解 We have many trips for you to
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13、-made Travel IdeasLondon for Families Designed to thrill people of all ages, this family London vacation explores the sights, history and magic of this great city. Visit the world of Harry Potter, the original Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, and take the Original London Sightseeing Tour. 9 Days US$ 634
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17、vel Ideas(1)Which trip is more likely taken by a newly-married couple?London for Families. New Zealand.Classic Egypt.Athens and Crete Explorer.(2)If you are on the trip to London for Families, you will see _. A.the ancient OracleB.the world of Harry PotterC.koalas and kangaroosD.the ancient land of
18、Egypt(3)From the text, it can be learnt that all the four trips _. A.have the same trip typeB.take more than one weekC.take more than US$ 1000D.enjoy their famous diet(4)Where is the text probably taken from?A.A travel brochure.B.A science fiction.C.A storybook.D.A textbook.(3)B(4)A 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文
19、,介绍了四个旅游行程。 (1)考查推理判断。根据Athens and Crete Explorer部分中的”Trip Type: Honeymoon, Tailor-made Travel Ideas“旅行类型:浪漫蜜月,量身定做的旅行创意,可推知,新婚夫妇极可能会选择Athens and Crete Explorer”雅典和克里特岛探险家“。 (2)考查细节理解。根据London for Families部分中的”Visit the world of Harry Potter“参观哈利波特的世界,可知,如果参加伦敦的家庭之旅,你会看到哈利波特的世界。 (3)考查细节理解题。根据四个旅游行程中
20、Duration(持续时间)的介绍信息“Duration: ,Duration: 9Days,Duration: 11Days”可知,这四个旅游行程都超过了一周。 (4)考查推理判断。根据第一段中的”We have many trips for you to explore the world your way. Our travel ideas are as diverse as the world itself and are designed to let you experience it. Please start with the following four trips.“我们有
21、很多旅行供您以您的方式探索世界。我们的旅游理念和世界本身一样多样化,旨在让您体验它。请从以下四次旅行开始。可推知,这篇文章可能来自于旅游手册。 【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两个题型的考查,是一篇介绍类阅读,考生需要准确捕捉细节信息,并根据上下文进行逻辑推理,从而选出正确答案。3阅读理解 Gene technology to benefit peopleAmong all the fast growing science and technology, the research of human genes, or biological engineering as people ca
22、ll it, is drawing more and more attention now. Sometimes it is a hot topic discussed by people.The greatest thing that gene technology can do is to cure serious diseases that doctors at present can almost do nothing with, such as cancer and heart disease. Every year, millions of people are murdered
23、by these two killers. And to date, doctors have not found an effective way to cure them. But if the gene technology is applied, not only these two diseases can be cured completely, bringing happiness and more living days to the patients, but also the great amount of money people spend on curing thei
24、r diseases can be saved, therefore it benefits the economy as well. In addition, human life span(寿命) can be prolonged. Gene technology can help people to give birth to more healthy and clever children. Some families, with the English imperial(皇室) family being a good example, have hereditary(遗传的) dis
25、eases. This means their children will for sure have the family disease, which is a great trouble for these families. In the past, doctors could do nothing about hereditary diseases. But gene technology can solve this problem perfectly. The scientist just need to find the wrong gene and correct it an
26、d a healthy child will be born.Some people are worrying that the gene research can be used to manufacture human beings in large quantities. In the past few years, scientists have succeeded in cloning a sheep; therefore these people predict that human babies would soon be cloned. But I believe cloned
27、 babies will not come out in large quantities, for most couples in the world can have babies in very normal way. Of course, the governments must take care to control gene technology.(1)What does these two killers in the second paragraph refer to?Gene technology and another treatment of the two diseases.The two murderers who killed the cloned baby.The two diseases of cancer