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阅读理解 Yasuda is 95 years old. He and his colleagues, looking for easier ways to search the Web andsend e-mail, represent a potential market for Apple (AAPL)'s iPad. The company has sold 3.27
million iPads since its launch in April, but doesn't break down sales figures by customer age, making
it impossible to know with certainty how many old people are buying them. However, evidence
suggests it's popular with the old.
The iPad's intuitive interface (直观界面) makes it attractive to old citizens around the world, says
Takahiro Miura, a researcher at the University of Tokyo: "The iPad is a good tool for the elderly
because it's very forgiving of mistakes." Miura's team uses computers to help train senior citizens to
rejoin the workforce. "Unlike the PC, it doesn't require previous(先前的) knowledge," he says.
James Cordwell, a technology analyst at Atlantic-Equities in London, says the iPad's popularity
with the elderly is helping Apple reach beyond its traditional base of younger customer. "The world's
population, especially in developed markets, is getting older, and it's probably a market where Apple
has least entered," Cordwell says. Elderly users are "a key source of growth for them in the future."
The elderly in Japan, who make up an estimated 22 percent of the population, may prove particularly
quick to accept the iPad. They spend more than any other group in the country except for those under
30, according to a report by Japan's Cabinet Office. Motoo Kitamura, 78, a former gas salesman,
bought an iPad to help him communicate with his 2-year-old grandson and prevent against dementia
(痴呆). "Trying new things like that is a good mental exercise," he says.1. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The iPad was only intended for elderly people.
B. The use of iPad requires previous knowledge.
C. The use of iPad is mentally useful to the old.
D. only the elderly in Japan can use iPad.2. What can we infer from Paragraph 1?A. The old get a bit strike from the iPad.
B. The iPad causes a heavy burden to the old.
C. The iPad is accepted by the old.
D. The old are very familiar with the iPad.3. Which of the following is NOT the advantage of the iPad over the PC?A. It has intuitive interface.
B. It is easier to operate.
C. It is more accessible to beginners.
D. It is a good mental exercise.4. What can we learn from the passage?A. The old are the largest consumers in Japan.
B. The iPad is traditionally accepted by the young.
C. The old in Japan are fond of latest hi-tech products.
D. The old customers will soon replace the younger ones.5. What could be the best title for the passage?A. The iPad Leads Apple to the Elderly
B. Ipad Hits Japan's Store Shelves
C. Ipad's Arrival in Tokyo Causes Japanese to Excite
D. AAPL Tries to Balance the Old and the Yong 题型：未知难度：其他题型
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2、根据前面讲到的方法，认认真真、细细心心做好事实细节题。
3、做好语义转换题。这类题是根据英语中一词多义和某些词语在文中能表达一定的修辞意义的原则而设计的。要求同学们解释某生词的含义，确定多义词或短语在文中的意思，确认文中的某个代词所指代的对象，或者对英语中特有的表达、格言、谚语进行解释。这种题要求同学们一定要根据上下文猜测词义或理解句子，切不可望文生义。
4、做好简单推理判断题。简单推理判断题要以表面文字为前提，以具体事实为依据进行推理，做出判断。这种推理方式比较直接，只要弄清事实，即可结合常识推断出合理的结论。
