第3 部分：概括大意與完成句子 （第23-30 題，每題1 分，共8 分）

下面的短文后有2 項測試任務：（1）第23-26 題要求從所給的6 個選項中為第1~4 段每段選擇1 個最佳標題；（2）第27~30 題要求從所給的6 個選項中為每個句子確定1 個最佳選項。

The ipad

1.The iPad is a tablet computer designed, developed and marketed by Apple primarily as a platform foraudio-visual media including books,periodicals,movies,music,games,and web content. At about 1.5 pounds (680 grams), its size and weight fall between those of contemporary smartphones and laptop computers. Apple released the iPad in April 2010, and sold 3 million of the devices in 80 days.

2.The iPad runs the same operating system as the iPod Touch and iPhone─and can run its own applications as well as iPhone applications. Without modification, and with the exception of web applications, it will only run programs approved by Apple and distributed via its online store.

3 .Like iPhone and iPod Touch,the iPad is controlled by a multitouch display─a departure from most previous tablet computers, which used a pressure-triggered stylus─as well as a virtual onscreen keyboard in lieu of a physical keyboard. The iPad uses a Wi-Fi data connection to browse the Internet, load and stream media, and install software. Some models also have a 3G wireless data connection which can connect to HSPA data networks. The device is managed and synced by iTunes on a personal computer via USB cable.

4.An ipad has different features and applications one can use to execute different and interesting things. There anr lots of ipad applications that the owner can use to enhance the way they communicate.Some of these are how to use social networking sites and other online options.One of the most common uses is for e-mail services.ipad applications lide Markdown Mail allow the adoption of specifie and particular options.They enable the owner to personalize their email accounts.

5.While the ipad is mostly used by consumers it also has been taken up by business users.Some companies are adopting ipads in their business offices by distributing or making available ipads to employees.Examples of uses in the workplace include lawyers responding to clients,medical professionals accessing health records during patient exams,and managers approving employee reauests.Asurvey by Frost & Sullivan shows that ipad usage in workplaces is linked to the goals of increased employee productivity, reduced paperwork, and increased revenue.

23. paragraph 2

24. paragraph 3

25. paragraph 4

26. paragraph 5

A. Difference from iPhone.

B. Operating System.

C. Online Stores.

D. Feature and Application.

E. Business Usage.

F. Display and Data Connection.

27．In April 2010 the ipad developed by Apple was

28．The ipad will only run programs approved by Apple if not

29．Ipad applications enable the owner’s email accounts to be

30．Ipad usage in office enables employee productivity to be

A. increased

B. released

C. modified

D. distributed

E. browsed

F.personalized

23 F 本段的主題句為"The iPad runs the same operating system as iPod Touch and iPhone" ，意為 "iPad 使用與iPod Touch 和iPhone 一樣的操作系統"。本段也主要講述的是 iPad 的操作系統。答案應為 F。

24 C 本段第一句話 "Like iPhone and iPod Touch ，the iPad is controlled by a multitouch display "，說明 "與 iPhone 和 iPod Touch 一樣，iPad 也是多點觸控顯示屏"。本段其他的句子是對數據鏈接的介紹。本句的大意應該為顯示屏和鏈接，所以答案為 F。

25 E 本段的主題句是 "An iPad has different features and applications one can use to execute different and interesting things" ，可以看出本段要說明"iPad 有不同的特征和應用程序來使人們完成不同的有趣事情"。答案為E。

26 D 本段的主題句是 "While the iPad is mostly used by consumers it also has been taken up by business users" ，所以可以得知本段主要講述的是 iPad 不僅用于娛樂，而且也用于辦公。答案為 D。

27 F 第一段中最后一句話是..Apple released the iPad in April 2010，and sold 3 million of the devices in 80 days" ，表達的意思是"蘋果公司在2010年4月推出了iPad，并在80天內賣出了3 百萬臺"。答案為F。

28 A 第二段最后一句話 "Without modification，it will only run programs approved by Apple and distributed via its online store" ，說明"如果沒有改裝，iPad 只能運行由蘋果公司提供的并經由其網上商店推出的程序"。答案應為A。

29 C 第四段最后一句話..They enable the owner to personalize their email accounts" 顯示"iPad 可以使他們的郵件賬戶個性化"。答案為 F。

30 B 第五段最后一句話 "A survey by Frost Sullivan shows that iPad usage in workplaces is linked to the goals of increased employee productivity，reduced paperwork, and increased revenue"，顯示"工作場所使用 iPad 使得員工的工作效率提高，減少了文書工作，并且 增加了收益"。答案為 B。

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