1999年高考英语—第一卷Ⅲ(B)

B　

　　Computer people talk a lot about the need for other people to become　"computer-literate."　But not all experts (专家) agree that this is a good idea.

　　One ploneer,in particular,who disagrees is David Tebbutt,the founder¹ of Computertown UK. Although many people see this as a successful attempt to bring people closer to the computer.David does not seeit that way.He says that Computertown UK was formed for just the opposite reason,to bring computers to people and make them"people-literate."

　　David Tebbutt thinks Computertowns are most successful when tied to a computer club but he insists there is an important difference between the two,The clubs are for people who have some computer knowledge already.This frightens away non-experts,who are happier going to Computertowns where there are computers for them to experiment on.with experts to encourage them and answer any questions they have,They are not told what to do.they find out.The computer experts have to learn not to tell people about computers.but have to be able to answer all questions people ask.People don't have to learn computer terms(术语), but the experts have to expla in plain language. The computers are becoming "peoPle-literate."

56. Which of the following is David Tebbutt's ides on the relationship between people and　computers?

　　A.Computer learning² should be made easier.

　　B.There should be more computer clubs for experts.

　　C.People should work harder to master computer use.

　　D.Computers should be made cheaper so that people can afford them.

57.We can infer³ from the text that "computer-lilerate" means＿＿＿＿＿

　　A. being able to afford a computer

　　B.being able to write computer programs

　　C. working with the computer and finding⁴ out its value

　　D. understanding the computer and knowing how to use it

58. The underlined⁵ word "it" in the second paragraph⁶ refers to the idea that Computertowns 　＿＿＿＿＿．

　　A.help to set up more computer clubs

　　B.bring people to learn to use computers

　　C. bring more experts to work together

　　D. help to sell computers to the public

59. David Tebbutt started Computertown UK with the purpose of＿＿＿＿＿

　　A. making better use of computer experts

　　B. improving computer programs

　　C.increasing computer saies

　　D. popularising computers

1 Founder   

n.创始者，缔造者

参考例句：

• He was extolled as the founder of their Florentine school.他被称颂为佛罗伦萨画派的鼻祖。
• According to the old tradition,Romulus was the founder of Rome.按照古老的传说，罗穆卢斯是古罗马的建国者。

2 learning   

n.学问，学识，学习；动词learn的现在分词

参考例句：

• When you are learning to ride a bicycle,you often fall off.初学骑自行车时，常会从车上掉下来。
• Learning languages isn't just a matter of remembering words.学习语言不仅仅是记些单词的事。

3 infer   

vt.推论，推断；猜想

参考例句：

• People usually infer an unknown fact from a known fact.人们通常从已知的事实中推断未知的事实。
• From your smile I infer that you're pleased.从你的笑容，我断定你很高兴。

4 finding   

n.发现，发现物；调查的结果

参考例句：

• The finding makes some sense.该发现具有一定的意义。
• That's an encouraging finding.这是一个鼓舞人心的发现。

5 underlined   

v.在…下面画线( underline的过去式和过去分词 )；加强，强调

参考例句：

• She underlined her disapproval of the proceedings by walking out. 她退席以表示不赞成这些做法。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• In his speech he underlined several points. 他在讲话中强调了几点。 来自《简明英汉词典》

6 paragraph   

n.段落，短评；vt.将…分段，分段落；vi.写短评

参考例句：

• Each paragraph begins on a new line.每段都另起一行。
• There's a paragraph on the matter in the paper.报纸对这件事有一短篇报道。