1、任务型阅读(建议用时: 20分钟)1(原创)Nearly half(47%)of US teens say their social life would end or be worsened without their cell phone, and nearly six in ten(57%)believe their mobile device can improve their life, according to a national survey from CTIA and Harris Interactive. A majority(57%)of teens view their
2、 cell phone as the key to their social life. Second only to clothing, teens say, a persons cell phone tells the most about their social status or popularity, outranking jewelry, watches and shoes. More than half of the respondents(52%)agree that the cell phone has become a new form of entertainment.
3、 One-third of teens play games on their phone. 80% say their cell phone provides a sense of security while on the go, confirming that the cell phone has become their mobile safety net when needing a ride(79%), getting important information(51%), or just helping out someone in trouble(35%). Teens car
4、ry cell phones to have access to friends, family and current events. Though only about one in five(18%)teens care to pinpoint the location of their family and friends via their cell phone, 36% hate the idea of a cell phone feature that allows others to know their exact location. The study also confi
5、rmed that texting is replacing talking among teens. Teens admitted spending nearly an equal amount of time talking as they do texting each month. The feature is so important to them that if texting were no longer an option 47% of teens say their social life would end or be worsenedthats especially s
6、o among females(54% vs. 40%). Teens say texting has advantages over talking because it offers more options, including multitasking, speed, the option to avoid verbal(口头的)communication, and because it is fun, according to the study. With more than 1 billion text messages sent each day, it is no surpr
7、ise that 42% of teens say they can text blindfolded, the study found. The survey asked teens what future changes theyd like to see in wireless services and devices and found that respondents want cell phones that break boundaries(界线)and are personalized to fit their lifestyles. Teens remain excited
8、and openminded about the wireless possibilities and their ideal future mobile devices would feature five applicationsphone, MP3 player, GPS, laptop computer and video player, according to Harris. “In the future, mobility for teens means mobile banking, mobile voting, location based services, persona
9、l entertainmentthe sky is the limit for how mobile our lifestyles can be, ”said Steve Largent, president and CEO, CTIA-The Wireless Association. “Weve certainly come a long way in 25 years and expect teens to be a growth driver for the industry and have a major impact on the wireless landscape for y
10、ears to come. ”Cell PhonesKey To Teens Social LifePassage outlineSupporting detailsThe(1)of a national surveyNearly 47% of US teens say that their social life would end or become(2)without their cell phone. Nearly 57% believe that cell phones can improve their life. The(3)on teen life57% of teens(4)
11、their cell phone as the key to their social life. Cell phones play a most important(5)in their life. Providing entertainment and securityTeens can(6)themselves on cell phones and contact others via them. The cell phone provides a sense of security but 36% of teens dislike it when others can(7)them v
12、ia it. Texting(8)talkingTexting is taking the place of talking, (9)a new form of communication. The future of the cell phonesTeens expect the future cell phones can(10)as phones, MP3 players, laptop computers and so on. 2(原创)High School Activities & Good GradesGrades really begin to have meaning to
13、students when high school arrives. A students grades can help determine scholarship money for college and even help or hurt the chances of getting into the best post-secondary schools. For students who wish to improve their grades as much as possible, its a good idea to make a habit out of activitie
14、s that tend to increase the grade point average(GPA平均分)in high school. Some students may not know about the benefits of these activities, and should be encouraged by parents and friends. Note Taking HabitsTaking notes is invaluable for students who are trying to raise their grades. There are several
15、 reasons why note taking is important. First, teachers tend to talk about what they plan to test on. This is whether the information is in the textbook or not. Of course it is important to read the texts, but pay special attention to what the teacher says in class and youll have a greater idea of wh
16、at he thinks is important in the lecturewhich is likely what hell expect you to know on test day. Keeping notes also keeps your mind busy on the subject and discourages daydreaming during important lectures. SportsForget about the “dumb jock(四肢发达)”stereotype(老一套). Its simply not true in most cases.
17、According to the California Interscholastic Federation website, multiple studies showed that students who participate in high school athletics tend to have a higher overall GPA than non-athletes and miss fewer days of school. One study on the site reveals nearly a full point higher GPA, half as many
18、 absences, 10 percent fewer disciplinary actions, nearly eight times lower dropout rate and five percent higher graduation rate for student athletes. Study GroupsStudy groups are an excellent activity for students who wish to better their grades. Getting a small group of students together regularly
19、to discuss and work on a particularly difficult subject will help all the students involved better understand the concepts. The activity helps the students learn the material, but it also teaches them to work cooperatively, learn different ways to approach problems and alternative thinking processes
20、 and builds self-confidence. There is a big relief for kids who realize they arent the only ones who dont understand a concept in class. Seek Extra Credit(额外学分)Extra credit can mean the difference in Bs and As for a student. The problem is, not every teacher will allow extra creditbut many do. Somet
21、imes all it takes is a request. If a student shows that he is really interested in learning, wants desperately to make higher grades and is willing to work for it, then often a teacher is more than happy to send extra assignments along to help increase grades. Make a habit out of asking for extra cr
22、edit any time your grades can possibly be higher. Your final GPA wont reflect whether it required extra credit work, and that number could get you into a college you wouldnt have otherwise been accepted into. High School Activities & Good GradesIntroductionUpon entering high school, students attach
23、great(1)to grades due to the fact that scholarship money for college and the chances of entering the best post-secondary schools are(2)upon a students grade. SuggestionsParents and friends should(3)students to make a habit out of activities to improve their grades. (4)of these activitiesNote Taking
24、HabitsWhat teachers say in class(5)to be tested on. Keeping notes helps to(6)your mind on the important lectures. SportsStudents(7)in high school activities are very likely to achieve a higher overall GPA than non-athletes and miss fewer days of school. Study GroupsStudy groups can help students bet
25、ter understand the difficult concepts, work cooperatively, and(8)self-confidence and so on. Seek Extra CreditIt is(9)that your grades will be higher if you often ask for extra credit. Your final GPA could help you to be(10)by a college. 答案解析11. 【解析】result/outcome。此题属于概括性词汇。本题考查学生对右栏表格信息的高度概括能力。右栏是讲一
26、个全国性调查的结果。2. 【解析】worse。此题属于转换词汇中的词形转换。本题考查学生对文中开头“their social life would end or be worsened”理解和运用能力。原文是be worsened, worsen为动词, 此处become后接形容词作表语。3. 【解析】impact/effect/influence。此题属于概括性词汇。本题考查学生对表格右栏信息的高度概括能力。根据原文及表格右边的信息, 可知此处是谈手机对青少年生活的影响。4. 【解析】consider/recognize/recognise /regard/view。此题属于原文词汇。本题考
27、查学生对文中“A majority(57%)of teens view their cell phone as the key to their social life. ”信息识别能力。由于view. . . as是“把看作”, 所以其他几个同义词也可以。5. 【解析】role/part。此题属于转换词汇中的句意转换。本题考查学生对文章第三段的理解和概括能力。本段讲述手机在他们的生活中起着重要的作用。6. 【解析】enjoy。此题属于转换词汇中的句意转换。本题考查学生对文中“become a new form of entertainment”理解和运用能力。再根据表格左侧的提示, 我们可知
28、手机的娱乐功能使青少年玩得很开心。7. 【解析】locate/find。此题属于转换词汇中的词形转换。本题考查学生对文中“36% hate the idea of a cell phone feature that allows others to know their exact location. ”理解和运用能力。关键信息词是location, 此处用其动词形式。8. 【解析】replacing。此题属于转换词汇中的词形转换。本题考查学生对于文中“texting is replacing talking among teens”理解和运用能力。但需要注意的是, 根据表格左侧的内容可以看出
29、, 左侧全是名词短语或动词-ing短语, 故此空用replacing作定语修饰texting。9. 【解析】creating。此题属于转换词汇中的句意转换。本题考查学生对于文中“the option to avoid verbal(口头的)communication”理解和概括能力。手机短信代替了谈话, 这创造了一种新型的交流方式, 注意此句前面已经有谓语形式(is taking), 所以此处用动词-ing作结果状语。10. 【解析】serve/work/function。此题属于转换词汇中的句意转换。本题考查学生对于文中“their ideal future mobile devices w
30、ould feature five applicationsphone, MP3 player, GPS, laptop computer and video player”理解和概括能力。serve/work/function as意为“充当, 用作”。21. 【解析】importance。此题属于转换词汇中的句意转换。本题考查学生对文中“its a good idea to make a habit out of activities that tend to increase the grade point average in high school. ”的信息理解和概括能力。注意,
31、attach importance to是一个常用词组, 意思是“认为很重要; 重视”。2. 【解析】based/dependent。此题属于转换词汇中的句意转换。本题考查学生对于文中“A students grades can help determine scholarship money for college and even help. . . ”的理解和运用能力。3. 【解析】encourage。此题属于原文词汇。本题考查学生对于文中“and should be encouraged by parents and friends”的信息的识别能力。注意原文是被动语态, 此处是主动语
32、态。4. 【解析】Benefits/Advantages。此题属于原文/概括性词汇。本题考查学生对于文中“Some students may not know about the benefits of these activities”的信息识别能力。当然, 此题根据右栏信息也能概括出来。5. 【解析】tends。此题属于原文词汇, 考查学生对第二段第三句First, teachers tend to talk about what they plan to test on. 的理解能力。6. 【解析】focus/concentrate。此题属于转换词汇中的句意转换。本题考查学生对于文中“K
33、eeping notes also keeps your mind busy on the subject and discourages daydreaming during important lectures. ”的理解和运用能力。7. 【解析】participating。此题属于转换词汇中的词形转换。本题考查学生对于文中“students who participate in high school athletics”的理解和运用能力。此题是将定语从句转换成了非谓语动词。8. 【解析】build。此题属于原文词汇。本题考查学生对于文中“builds self-confidence”的信息识别能力。注意, 此处用在help sb. do sth. 结构中, 故用动词原形。9. 【解析】possible/likely。此题属于转换词汇中的词形转换。本题考查学生对于文中“your grades can possibly be higher”的理解和运用能力。10. 【解析】admitted/accepted。此题属于原文词汇。本题考查学生对于文中“that number could get you into a college you wouldnt have otherwise been accepted into”的信息识别能力。
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