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1、2015届高考高三英语二轮专题训练：阅读理解（4）(A)The iPhone, the iPad, each of Apples products sounds cool and has become a fad(时尚). Apple has cleverly taken advantage of the power of the letter “i” and many other brands are following suit. The BBCs iPlayerwhich allows Web users to watch TV programs on the Internetadopt
2、ed the title in 2008. A lovely bearpopular in the US and the UKthat plays music and video is called “iTeddy” . A slimmed-down version of Londons Independent newspaper was launched last week under the name “i” . In general, single-letter prefixes have been popular since the 1990s, when terms such as
3、e-mail and e-commerce first came into use. Most “i” products are targeted at young people and considering the major readers of Independents “i” , its no surprise that theyve selected this fashionable name. But its hard to see whats so special about the letter “i” . Why not use “a” , “b” , or “c” ins
4、tead? According to Tony Thorne, head of the Language Center at Kings College, London, “i” works because its meaning has become ambiguous. When Apple uses “i” , no one knows whether it means Internet, information, individual or interactive, Thorne told BBC Magazines. “Even when Apple created the iPod
5、, it seems it didnt have one clear definition, “ he says. “However, thanks to Apple, the term is now associated with portability. “ adds Thorne. Clearly the letter “i” also agrees with the idea that the Western World is centered on the individual. Each person believes they have their own needs, and
6、they love personalized products for this reason. Along with “Google” and “blog” , readers of BBC Magazines voted “i” as one of the top 20 words that have come to define the last decade. But as history shows, people grow tired of fads. From the 1900s to 1990s, products with “2000” in their names beca
7、me fashionable as the year was associated with all things advanced and modern. However, as we entered the new century, the trend inevitably disappeared. (325W)1. People use iPlayer to. A. listen to musicB. make a callC. read newspapersD. watch TV programs online2. We can infer that the Independents
8、“i” is aimed at. A. old readersB. young readersC. fashionable womenD. engineers3. Nowadays, the “i” term often reminds people of the products which are. A. portableB. environmentally friendlyC. advancedD. recyclable4. The writer suggests that. A. “i” products are often of high qualityB. iTeddy is a
9、live bearC. the popularity of “i” products may not last longD. the letter “b” should replace letter “i” to name the products(B)(原创)Liu Huan is a professor at the University of International Business and Economics. He is also a noted musician and popular singer in the Chinese mainland. Born on Aug. 2
10、6, 1963 into a teachers family in Tianjin, Liu enrolled at the University of International Relations in Beijing in 1981, majoring in French literature. He was retained at the university as a faculty member(教职工)after graduation in 1985. He won two first prizes in Beijings first-ever university Englis
11、h and French singing contests in 1985. To help promote local education by teaching music, he lived in Shizuishan, a remote area in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, in 19851986. He was appointed a professor at the University of International Business and Economics to teach the history of Western mu
12、sic in 1991, and has been working at the university for more than 20 years. As a professor, Liu is invited every year to colleges and universities in Beijing to teach music courses. As a famous musician, when asked if his classes differ from other teachers, Liu simply said, “Nothing different. While
13、 standing on the platform, I am just a teacher. Everything outside has nothing to do with me at that moment. ” Since becoming a professional singer in 1985, Lius singing has been widely welcomed across the country. He won many national awards, including the Top 10 Film and TV Singers in the Country
14、in 1988, in 1990 and in 1992. On Aug. 8, 2008, Liu sang a duet “You and Me” with Sarah Brightman at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, reaching the top of his singing career. In addition to singing, Liu Huan also creates original scores for film and TV. His works have been well recei
15、ved by both audiences and his peers in the industry. Therefore, Liu is chosen to act as one of the four judges on “The Voice of China” , a surprisingly popular singing talent show which has been aired on Zhejiang Satellite TV since July 13, 2012. At the same time, his fellow judges are Na Ying, Yang
16、 Kun, and Harlem Yu. (322W)5. What does the underlined word “noted” in the first paragraph mean? A. Famous. B. Skilled. C. Gifted. D. Important. 6. Liu Huan used to live in Shizuishan, a remote area in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region to. A. learn about their customs and culturesB. improve his ability of composing music by living in the villageC. help
