The laptop is a machine which can be a mobile office；it can be used to entertain us and people can play computer games on them.One machine can perform many tasks at the same time.As technology grows，the size of the new laptop machines is decreasing.Now laptops are lighter，have smaller screen sizes，and perform better.Smaller screen laptops，which are more convenient to take along with，have been specially designed for professionals.Huge display screen laptops are still used by graphic(绘画的)designers and those who like playing computer games.

Laptops are advanced machines，and they can be very expensive.When we spend much money on something，we should take good care of it.I know some people who buy a new laptop every year.The reason they do this is that the old one either is broken or has some problems which cannot be fixed.Common problems are the breaking of the screen，the breaking of joints of the laptop，display problems，and keyboard problems.

Different problems will always come up with machines，and they cannot be avoided(避免)．Old machines will always have to be replaced by new ones.However，if we are more careful and handle our laptops with care，they will last for a longer period of time，and they will perform better.This is not a hard thing to do，but it will greatly increase the life and performance of laptops.

1.According to the first paragraph，the laptop is a machine which________.

A．is being used by more and more people in the office

B．will take the place of desktops sooner or later

C．is specially designed for people who like playing computer games

D．can be used for both work and entertainment purposes

2.The underlined word in the first  paragraph means “________”．

A．becoming smaller	B．becoming more important
C．becoming more popular	D．becoming better

3.We infer that graphic designers still use huge display screen laptops most probably because________.

A．huge display screen laptops are very cheap

B．small display screen laptops are not on sale yet

C．they can see their drawings more clearly

D．they also want to play computer games

4.What can we learn from the second paragraph?

A．That laptops can only be used for one year.

B．That laptops are not as good as desktops.

C．That the prices for laptops are too high.

D．That laptops may have problems which cannot be fixed.

 

The laptop is a machine which can be a mobile office；it can be used to entertain us and people can play computer games on them. One machine can perform many tasks at the same time. As technology grows，the size of the new laptop machines is decreasing. Now laptops are lighter，have smaller screen sizes，and perform better. Smaller screen laptops，which are more convenient to take along with，have been specially designed for professionals. Huge display screen laptops are still used by graphic(绘画的)designers and those who like playing computer games.

Laptops are advanced machines，and they can be very expensive. When we spend much money on something，we should take good care of it. I know some people who buy a new laptop every year. The reason they do this is that the old one either is broken or has some problems which cannot be fixed. Common problems are the breaking of the screen，the breaking of joints of the laptop，display problems，and keyboard problems.

Different problems will always come up with machines，and they cannot be avoided(避免)．Old machines will always have to be replaced by new ones. However，if we are more careful and handle our laptops with care，they will last for a longer period of time，and they will perform better. This is not a hard thing to do，but it will greatly increase the life and performance of laptops.

1.According to the first paragraph，the laptop is a machine which________.

A．is being used by more and more people in the office

B．will take the place of desktops sooner or later

C．is specially designed for people who like playing computer games

D．can be used for both work and entertainment purposes

2.The underlined word in the first paragraph means “________”．

A．becoming smaller                

B．becoming more important

C．becoming more popular           

D．becoming better

3.We infer that graphic designers still use huge display screen laptops most probably because________.

A．huge display screen laptops are very cheap

B．small display screen laptops are not on sale yet

C．they can see their drawings more clearly

D．they also want to play computer games

4.What can we learn from the second paragraph?

A．That laptops can only be used for one year.

B．That laptops are not as good as desktops.

C．That the prices for laptops are too high.

D．That laptops may have problems which cannot be fixed.

 

Most people think that the capital of the movie world is Hollywood, in the United States. However, the real movie capital is Mumbai, in India. Mumbai used to be known as Bombay, and so the film industry（工业）there is called “Bollywood”. Bollywood makes twice as many movies each year as Hollywood-more than 800 films a year.

The movies from Bollywood are very different from Hollywood movies. For one thing, Bollywood movies are much longer than most Hollywood movies. Most Bollywood movies are more than three hours long, and contain singing, dancing, action adventure, mystery, and romance ( but usually no kissing). Because Bollywood films contain so many different features, this style of film is sometimes called a “ masala” film.

Another big difference between Bollywood and Hollywood movies is the way the movies are made. It takes much longer to make a movie in Hollywood than in Bollywood. In fact, filming may begin on a Bollywood movie before the script（剧本）is even finished. The director and writers can make up the story while the film is being made. Sometimes they will even write the script by hand instead of taking time to type it.

Bollywood actors are very popular and some are in such high demand that they may work on several movies at the same time. They may even shoot（拍摄）scenes for several films on the same day using the same costumes and scenery. Since most Bollywood movies follow the same kind of story, shooting scenes for several films at the same time is not a big problem for actors or directors. This also helps keep the cost of Bollywood movies lower than the cost of Hollywood movies. The average Bollywood film, with a budget（预算）of only two million US dollars, seems very cheap compared to the average budget of sixty million US dollars for a Hollywood film -thirty times as much!

Which of the following is the main topic of the reading?

A. Famous stars in Bollywood.

B. The differences between two movie industries.

C. How Bollywood movies are made.

D. The history of movie making in India.

Which of the following is NOT true about Mumbai?

A. It is the movie capital of India.

B. The new name is Bombay.

C. More movies are made there than in Hollywood.

D. It is less expensive to make films there than in Hollywood.

Bollywood films are often called “ masala” films because      .

A. they are very popular            B. they are much longer than Hollywood films

C. they show Indian culture        D. they mix different styles of movies

Which of the following statements would the writer probably agree with?

A. Most Bollywood movies are very similar.

B. It takes a lot of money to make a good movie.

C. Only Indian people can understand Bollywood movies.

D. Hollywood movies are too short.

Most people think that the capital of the movie world is Hollyhood, in the United States. However, the real movie capital is Mumbai, in India. Mumbai used to be known as Bombay, and so the film industry there is called “Bollywood.” Bollywood makes twice as many movies each year as Hollyhood—more than 800 films a year.
The movies from Bollywood are very different from Hollywood movies. For one thing, Bollywood movies are much longer than most Hollywood movies. Most Bollywood movies are more than three hours long, and contain singing, dancing, action, adventure, mystery, and romance (but usually no kissing). Because Bollywood films contain so many different features, this style of film is sometimes called a “masala” film. (“Masala” is an Indian word for a mixture of spices.)
Another big difference between Bollywood and Hollywood movies is the way movies are made. It takes much longer to make a movie in Hollywood than in Bollywood. In fact, filming may begin on a Bollywood movie before the script even finished. The director and writers can make up the story while the film is being made. Sometimes they will even write the script by hand instead of taking time to type it.
Bollywood actors are very popular and some are in such high demand that they may work on several movies at the same time. They may even shoot scenes for several films on the same day using the same costumes and scenery. Since most Bollywood movies follow the same kind of story, shooting scenes for several films at the same time is not a big problem for actors or directors. This also helps keep the cost of Bollywood movies lower than the cost of Hollywood movies. The average Bollywood film, with a budget of only two million U.S. dollars, seems very cheap compared to the average budget of sixty million U.S. dollars for a Hollywood film—thirty times as much!
【小题1】What is the main topic of the reading?

A．famous stars in Bollywood	B．how Hollywood movies are made
C．the differences between two movie industries	D．the history of movie-making in India

【小题2】What is NOT true about Mumbai?

A．It is the movie capital of India.

B．The new name is Bombay.

C．More movies are made there than in Hollywood.

D．It is less expensive to make films there than in Hollywood.

【小题3】 Why are Bollywood films often called “masala” films?

A．They have spicy stories.	B．They show Indian culture.
C．They are much longer than Hollywood films.	D．They mix different styles of movies.

【小题4】 Bollywood movies are cheap to make because ____________________ .

A．they are shorter than Hollywood films.

B．the scripts are written by hand.

C．the movies do not use any special effects.

D．each movie reuses things from other movies.

【小题5】Which of these statements would the writer probably agree with?

A．Most Bollywood movies are very similar.

B．It takes a lot of money to make a good movie.

C．Only Indian people can understand Bollywood movies.

D．Hollywood movies are too violent.

Most people think that the capital of the movie world is Hollyhood, in the United States. However, the real movie capital is Mumbai, in India. Mumbai used to be known as Bombay, and so the film industry there is called “Bollywood.” Bollywood makes twice as many movies each year as Hollyhood—more than 800 films a year.

The movies from Bollywood are very different from Hollywood movies. For one thing, Bollywood movies are much longer than most Hollywood movies. Most Bollywood movies are more than three hours long, and contain singing, dancing, action, adventure, mystery, and romance (but usually no kissing). Because Bollywood films contain so many different features, this style of film is sometimes called a “masala” film. (“Masala” is an Indian word for a mixture of spices.)

Another big difference between Bollywood and Hollywood movies is the way movies are made. It takes much longer to make a movie in Hollywood than in Bollywood. In fact, filming may begin on a Bollywood movie before the script even finished. The director and writers can make up the story while the film is being made. Sometimes they will even write the script by hand instead of taking time to type it.

Bollywood actors are very popular and some are in such high demand that they may work on several movies at the same time. They may even shoot scenes for several films on the same day using the same costumes and scenery. Since most Bollywood movies follow the same kind of story, shooting scenes for several films at the same time is not a big problem for actors or directors. This also helps keep the cost of Bollywood movies lower than the cost of Hollywood movies. The average Bollywood film, with a budget of only two million U.S. dollars, seems very cheap compared to the average budget of sixty million U.S. dollars for a Hollywood film—thirty times as much!

1.What is the main topic of the reading?

    A. famous stars in Bollywood                   B. how Hollywood movies are made

    C. the differences between two movie industries D. the history of movie-making in India

2.What is NOT true about Mumbai?

    A. It is the movie capital of India.

    B. The new name is Bombay.

    C. More movies are made there than in Hollywood.

    D. It is less expensive to make films there than in Hollywood.

3. Why are Bollywood films often called “masala” films?

A. They have spicy stories.                    B. They show Indian culture.

C. They are much longer than Hollywood films.   D. They mix different styles of movies.

4. Bollywood movies are cheap to make because ____________________ .

    A. they are shorter than Hollywood films.

    B. the scripts are written by hand.

    C. the movies do not use any special effects.

    D. each movie reuses things from other movies.

5.Which of these statements would the writer probably agree with?

    A. Most Bollywood movies are very similar.

    B. It takes a lot of money to make a good movie.

    C. Only Indian people can understand Bollywood movies.

    D. Hollywood movies are too violent.