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【正文】 says. “However, thanks to Apple, the term is now connected with portability.” adds Thorne. Clearly the letter “i” also agrees with the idea that the Western World is centered on the individual. Each person believes they have their own needs, and we love personalized products for this reason. Along with“Google” and “blog”, readers of BBC Magazines voted“i”as one of the top 20 words that have e to define the last decade. But as history shows, people grow tired of fads. From the 1900s to 1990s, products with “2021” in their names became fashionable as the year was connected with all things advanced and modern. How ever, as we entered the new century, the fashion disappeared. 60. People use iPlayer to . A. listen to music B. make a call C. watch TV programs online D. read newspapers 61. We can infer that the Independent’s “i” is designed for . A. young readers B. old readers C. fashionable women D. engineers 62. The underlined word “ambiguous” means “ .” A. popular B. uncertain C. clear D. unique 63. The writer suggests that . A. “i” products are often of high quality B. iTeddy is a live bear C. the letter “b” replaces letter “i” to name the products D. the popularity of “i” products may not last long C Zoe Chambers was a successful PR (Public Relations) consultant (顧問 ) and life was going well— she had a great job, a beautiful flat and a busy social life in London. Then one evening in June last year, she received a text message telling her she was out of work. The first two weeks were the most difficult to live through.” she said. “After everything I’d done for the pany, they dismissed me by text!I was So angry and I just didn’t feel like looking for another job. I hated everything about the city and my life.” Then, Zoe received an invitation from an old school friend, Kathy, to e and stay. Kathy and her husband, Huw, had just bought a farm in northwest Wales. Zoe jumped at the chance to spend a weekend away from London, and now, ten months later, she is still on the farm. “The moment I arrived at Kathy’s farm, I loved it and I knew I wanted to stay.” said Zoe. “ Everything about my past life suddenly seemed meaningless.” Zoe has been working on the farm since October of last year and says she has no regrets. “It’s a hard life, physically very tiring. ” she says. “In London I was stressed and often mentally exhausted. But this is a good, healthy tiredness. Here, all I need to put me in a good mood is a hot bath and one of Kathy’s wonderful dinners. ” Zoe says she has never felt bored on the farm. Every day brings a new experience. Kathy has been teaching her how to ride a horse and she has learnt to drive a tractor. Since Christmas, she has been helping with the lambing— watching a lamb being born is unbelievable, she says, “It’s one of the most moving experiences I’ve ever had. I could never go back to city life now. ” 64. When working as a PR consultant in London, Zoe thought she lived a life. A. satisfying B. tough C. meaningless D. boring 65. The most important reason why Zoe went to visit Kathy’s farm is that . A. Zoe lost her job as a PR consultant B. Kathy persuaded her to do so C. Zoe got tired of the city life D. Zoe loved Wales mare than London 66. How does Zoe feel about the country life according to the passage? A. Tiresome and troublesome. B. Romantic and peaceful C. Mentally exhausting but healthy D. Physically tiring but rewarding. 67. Which of the following is closest to the main idea of the passage? A. A friend in need is a friend indeed. B. Where there is a will, there is a way. C. A misfortune may turn out a blessing. D. Kill two birds with one stone. D My grandfather came from Hungary and was the only one in his family who settled down in the United States. The rest of his family remained i
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