【正文】 何使用它感到很緊張，但是這個(gè)設(shè)備使用起來(lái)很簡(jiǎn)單，即使是像我這樣的人也完全沒(méi)有問(wèn)題，可知，Pat Sullivan認(rèn)為這個(gè)設(shè)備使用起來(lái)很簡(jiǎn)單。故選C。 （3）考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)How much is it?部分中的“It39。s now available 50% OFF, which means you39。re able to get it for only 163。46!”現(xiàn)在有五折優(yōu)惠，這意味著你只需花46英鎊就能買(mǎi)到它！可知，如果你在2020年3月買(mǎi)一臺(tái)，你要付46/50%=92英鎊。故選D。 【點(diǎn)評(píng)】本題考點(diǎn)涉及細(xì)節(jié)理解題型的考查，是一篇科技類(lèi)閱讀，考生需要準(zhǔn)確掌握細(xì)節(jié)信息，并結(jié)合題目要求，從而選出正確答案。8．閱讀理解 Most of us have been in this situation: You39。re on your way to your friend39。s house, then you suddenly ask yourself,Did I remember to turn the lights off?” For those with smart homes, however, this wouldn39。t be a problem.Over the last few years,smart home technology has bee more popular. Thanks to userfriendly products like intelligent lighting and heating controllers, people can control nearly every electrical item in their homes from anywhere in the world. While smart homes aren39。t new, panies like Philips, Amazon and Xiaomi have finally brought automation to everyday people with affordable products like artificial intelligence(AI) speakers and sensors. “The obvious message is that you can stop wasting energy,” Tom Kerber, director of research for U. S based digital pany Parks Associates, told The Guardian. And the technology also has more meaningful uses. In Norway, for example, one pany is using smart tech to make life easier for its elderly customers. Abilia39。s system allows carers to check up on patients through a tablet on a wall inside their home. The device sends patients reminders about tasks, such as when they need to take medication(冥想). It can even tell carers if there39。s any unusual activity in the home that could be lifethreatening. “This kind of system allows people to take care of themselves, which is the most important thing,” Abilia39。s vice president, Oystein Johnsen, told the BBC. It also saves the government money. In Norway, it costs 1 million kroner(about 0. 8 million yuan )per year to have someone in a care home. This system costs 15,000 kroner a year.” So, for those who have already gone smart, will it ever be possible to go back to do things in the oldfashioned way? I think it would be difficult. When we go to a friend39。s house or on vacation we find ourselves expecting the house to do things for us that we should do, Poulson, 35, a senior program manager from Seattle.,U. S.,explained.（1）What are the first and second paragraphs used for? A.Introducing the topic.B.Describing the situation.C.Advertising smart homes.D.Putting forward the author39。s opinion.（2）What do Philips, Amazon and Xiaomi have in mon? A.They are all designing smart homes.B.They are all U. S based digital pany.C.They39。ve all advanced in smart technology.D.They39。ve all received affordable products automatically.（3）What does Abilia39。s system allow users to do in Norway? A.To take care of themselves.B.To buy userfriendly products.C.To control heating and cooling.D.To switch lights through a tablet.（4）What39。s Poulson39。s attitude to smart technology? A.Cautious.B.FavorableC.Ambiguous.D.Disapproving.【答案】（1）A（2）C（3）A（4）B 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇說(shuō)明文，介紹了智能家居領(lǐng)域又有了新的進(jìn)展。(1)考查推理判斷。第一、二段是對(duì)智能家居的現(xiàn)象的描述，從第三段開(kāi)始文章介紹了智能家居在人們?nèi)粘Ｉ钪械陌l(fā)展及應(yīng)用，因此，第一、二段是為了引出“智能家居”的話題。故選A。(2)考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)第三段中的“... panies like Philips Amazon and Xiaomi have finally brought automation to everyday people with affordable products like artificial intelligence（AI） speakers and sensors．”可知，這幾家公司已經(jīng)通過(guò)人們負(fù)擔(dān)得起的產(chǎn)品將自動(dòng)化帶到人們的日常生活中，因此，它們的共同點(diǎn)是都在智能科技方面取得了進(jìn)步。故選C。(3)考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。根據(jù)第六段中的“ This kind of system allows people to take care of themselves, which is the most important thing, ‘Abilia39。s vice president,Oystein Johnsen, told the BBC．...”可知， Alibia的系統(tǒng)可以讓使用者照顧自己。故選A。(4)考查推理判斷。最后一段中波爾森說(shuō)的話承接該段第一句提出的問(wèn)題So, for those who have already39。gone smart39。, will it ever be possible to go back to do things in the old－fashioned way？”。他認(rèn)為如果沒(méi)有了智能技術(shù)，人們很難再用老的方式做事情，如我們?nèi)ヅ笥鸭一蛲獬龆燃贂r(shí)，我們會(huì)希望房子能夠做一些本該我們做的事情。由此可推測(cè)，波爾森對(duì)智能技術(shù)持支持態(tài)度。故選B?！军c(diǎn)評(píng)】本題考點(diǎn)涉及細(xì)節(jié)理解和推理判斷兩個(gè)題型的考查，是一篇科普類(lèi)閱讀，考生需要準(zhǔn)確掌握細(xì)節(jié)信息，并根據(jù)上下文進(jìn)行邏輯推理，選出正確答案。9．閱讀理解Assistant Professor in Musical Theatre Dance Wichita State University seeks a fulltime, 9month assistant professor, beginning in August. Applicants are required to have a degree in dance area, teaching experience at a professional or college level, ability to direct and teach stage movement. The salary depends on qualifications and experience. For plete information, visit ://finearts. wichita. edu Full Professor in Theatre and Dance The Department of Theatre amp。 Dance at the University of California at San Diego(:// theatre. uscd. edu) is seeking an experienced theatre artist in lighting design. Applicants must work for us for at least one year. Significant professional experience is required. This position is expected to teach at both graduate and undergraduate levels. A review of applications will start on June 1st. Application deadline: September 1st. Technical Director in Performing and Fine Arts DeSales University39。s Performing and Fine Arts Department seeks a highly skilled, professional technical director. The position is a 10month staff position with the possibility of summer employment with the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. Professional experience is required。 MFA is preferred. Please materials to @. Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Assistant Director—Media Resources Center Maryland Institute College of Art is seeking an Assistant Director of Media Resources Center in the Academic Affairs Division. Qual