1、托?？荚囬喿x理解模擬題及答案The iPhone: What the Critics SayBoston GlobeHiawatha Bray writes that he couldnt trash the iPhone if he wanted to. The Globe sees the iPhone as unprecedented and says it leads the way for the newest cell phone technology: "For its not just cool; this phone is important, in the sam

2、e way that Apples first Macintosh computer was important. The Mac showed us a better way to interact with computers, and forced the entire industry to follow its lead." In the end he called it: "an elegant marvel that even a hype-weary journalist has to love."CBS NewsLarry Magid write

3、s "My overall thought is that the iPhones software represents a truly remarkable accomplishment. Regardless of how well this device ultimately does, it will always be remembered as the phone that broke the mold from which all others were fabricated." He says the biggest difference in this

4、cell phone compared to others is the lack of a physical keyboard which he said, "While my very first experiences with the touch screen were frustrating and five hours later I still find myself making some mistakes, I can certainly understand the advantage to being able to dynamically re-define

5、the keyboard depending on the task at hand." He also gave the phone a mixed review when it came to the Web. "The good news is that the phones version of Apples Safari browser is by far the best browser Ive ever used on a hand held device," but he said its hard to read the text since t

6、he screen is so small.CNETKent German and Donald Bell give the iPhone an 8 out of 10 rating, which is equivalent to excellent and say the bottom line is: "Despite some important missing features, a slow data network, and call quality that doesnt always deliver, the Apple iPhone sets a new bench

7、mark for an integrated cell phone and MP3 player." The positives are that "its Safari browser makes for a superb Web surfing experience, and it offers easy to use apps. As an iPod, it shines."But it also has variable call quality and lacks stereo Bluetooth support and 3G compatibility

8、. It also has "stingy" integrated memory for an iPod.EngadgetThe websites review of the iPhone highlights a comparison chart between the phone and Helios Ocean handset. They say, "Quite frankly, the chart does make a few good points, most notably around the iPhones lack of GPS, strang

9、ely omitted MMS ability, and the obligatory removable battery; of course, we personally arent offended nor joyous about "MySpace integration," but we suppose it could sway some folks tweens one way or another." Other posts point out more iPhone deficiencies it isnt supported by 64-bit

10、 Windows XP or Vista and doesnt work with most third-party headphones. However, another post points out a positive the iPhone is "pottymouth friendly" and allows users to write curse words.New York PostGlenn Fleishman tells readers not to buy the iPhone at all. While he calls it "a te

11、chnological marvel," he says Internet and email are sub-par and the small screen makes it hard to read Web pages. He also criticizes the network saying "Modern cell networks use third-generation (3G) standards that are five to 20 times faster than the iPhone" and says the phone scrimp

12、s on storage. He urges consumers to wait until the 2.0 version saying "You can bet that iPhone 2.0, probably available withing the next year, will be faster and have more storage probably for the same price.New York TimesDavid Pogue writes that much of the hype and some of the criticisms are ju

13、stified "it does things no phone has ever done before; it lacks features found even on the most basic phone." He says the biggest achievements are the software, because the phone is "fast, beautiful, menu-free, and dead simple to operate," and the Web browser because "you ge

14、t full Web layouts, fonts and all, shrunk to fit the screen." The downfalls are the AT&T network call quality is average and they use an ancient EDGE network to connect to Web and missing features like a memory-card slot, chat program and voice dialing. You also cant install new programs fr

15、om anyone but Apple and the browser doesnt support Java or Flash.Wall Street JournalWalter Mossberg and Katherine Boehret write that "despite some flaws and feature omissions, the iPhone is, on balance, a beautiful and breakthrough handheld computer." The iPhones best qualities include the

16、 software, which "sets a new bar for the smart-phone industry," and its clever finger-touch interface, along with its ability to roll intelligent voice calling, a full-blown iPod, the best Web browser seen on a smart phone and robust email software that synchronizes easily with Windows and

17、 Macintosh computers using iTunes into one phone. They say it "makes other smart phones look primitive." The major drawback is the cellphone network it isnt able to use AT&Ts fastest cellular data network to sign online. Instead, it uses a "pokey network" called EDGE, which i

18、s "far slower than the fastest networks from Verizon or Sprint that power many other smart phones."【Section Two】Vocabulary1. unprecedentedadj. 空前的2. wearyadj. 疲倦的, 厭倦的, 疲勞; v. 疲倦, 厭倦, 厭煩3. superbadj. 莊重的, 堂堂的, 華麗的, 極好的4. compatibleadj. 兼容的5. omitvt. 省略, 疏忽, 遺漏6. obligatoryadj. 義不容辭的, 必須的7.

19、 primitiveadj. 原始的, 遠(yuǎn)古的, 粗糙的, 簡單的8. Regardless of 不管, 不顧9. be equivalent to 相當(dāng)于., 等(同)于, 與. 等效10. Web surfing 網(wǎng)上沖浪【Section Three】Homework1. Please translate the blue sentence into Chinese.But it also has variable call quality and lacks stereo Bluetooth support and 3G compatibility.2. What is the mai

20、n idear of this Article?3. What is the biggest difference in iphone compared to others?4. From this article, can you point out some flaws of the iPhone?參考答案及解析：1. 蘋果手機(jī)的通話質(zhì)量不穩(wěn)定，且不支持立體聲藍(lán)牙耳機(jī)，3G的兼容性也不好。2. No standard answer.3. Lack of a physical keyboard.4. The flaws list as follows:A slow data network, and call quality that doesnt always deliverThe iPhones lack of GPS, strangely omitted MMS ability, and the obligatory removable battery.Also, it isnt supported by 64-bit Windows XP or Vista and doesnt work with most third-party headphones.It also has variable call quality and lacks stereo Blue