Question

The intelligence times provide us much convenience，but at the same time，some of our abilities are being weakened gradually.

1. Memorizing phone numbers

It was annoying to remember numbers. Now we simply add them to our contacts list. That usually works well unless our device is lost，stolen，or damaged. No one can be expected to remember all their contact numbers. What we can do is memorize 5 of our most important contact numbers. This should include a mixture of family，friends and business. If you're really ambitious you can memorize 5 contacts for each category.

2. Map-reading skills

The convenience and effectiveness of GPS guidance systems and digital maps generated by search engines is unquestionable. They've definitely made our lives easier. What we don't get from using these devices and applications is the increased ability to understand spatial orientation（空間方向）and navigation.

To renew or acquire those skills，try using physical maps to plan your next trip. After a few trips，you'll be pleasantly surprised with how useful a physical map can be.

3. Photography

Even amateur photography requires a basic learning about lighting，depth，and composition. This is true for digital photography. Most smart cameras automatically make these adjustments. We no longer have to learn the art of photography. On most devices，this is easily changed by turning off the automatic settings. Experiment with setting by hand the scene modes，lighting，and zoom. You just may learn that you're a “true photographer”.

4. Reading comprehension

The primary cause is E-reader. They're convenient and can store thousands of books. But there's evidence that E-reader makes it more difficult for readers to keep and recall information they just read. Don't worry! What we should do is make an effort to read printed books. This will be especially helpful when seeking information we need for academic or career purposes.

5.Hand-written correspondence（通信）

Writing letters and notes include hand writing skills，organizational skills，and learning about the person or persons you correspond with. This is another easily regained skill. Send a letter to an old friend，relative or acquaintance.

1.What's the disadvantage by adding all numbers to the contacts list?

A. We may only have the ability to remember 5 numbers.

B. It's hard to find the number from the contacts list.

C. We might lose all our phone numbers accidentally.

D. Our device is more easily damaged or stolen.

2.To make yourself a “true photographer”，you ______.

A. must make it clear how the digital camera works itself

B. have to make your camera do the adjustments automatically

C. don't need to learn the art of photography

D. had better try to set the scene modes，lighting，and zoom by hand

3.E-readers are thought to weaken our reading comprehension because ______.

A. they are convenient and can store thousands of books

B. they make it more difficult for us to recall information

C. less people can afford to buy E-readers

D. people are not fond of reading printed books nowadays

4.The author of the text seems to ______.

A. be worried that we might lose some basic abilities in intelligence society

B. point out to us the abilities one should have for adapting to the modem society

C. be glad that people will regain these abilities by using them often in daily life

D. find out that these abilities will probably make modern people different from before

Answer 1

1.C

2.D

3.B

4.A

【解析】

試題分析：現(xiàn)代科技的發(fā)展給人們提供了很多便利。然而與此同時(shí)，人們的一些傳統(tǒng)能力正在逐漸被弱化。這些能力有：記憶號(hào)碼的能力，識(shí)地圖的能力，照相的能力，閱讀能力，寫信的能力等。作者對(duì)此表示擔(dān)憂并就如何保持這些能力給出了一些建議。

1. usually works well unless our device is lost，stolen，or damaged.可知當(dāng)出現(xiàn)意外的時(shí)候，我們的通訊錄就會(huì)丟失。故選C。

2. with setting by hand the scene modes，lighting，and zoom. You just may learn that you're a “true photographer”.可知選D。

3.細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第四點(diǎn)第三句But there's evidence that E-reader makes it more difficult for readers to keep and recall information they just read.可知對(duì)于對(duì)于讀者來說，電子書很難回顧之前看的內(nèi)容。故選B。

4.推理判斷題。根據(jù)文章內(nèi)容以及作者給出的建議可知，作者對(duì)于人們一些基本能力的弱化是感到擔(dān)憂的。故選A。

考點(diǎn)：考查社會(huì)現(xiàn)象類短文閱讀