15.Technology is the application of knowledge to production.Thanks to modern technology,we have been able to increase greatly the efficiency of our work force.New machines and new methods have helped cut down time and expense while increasing overall output.This has meant more production and a higher standard of living.For most of us in America,modern technology is thought of as the reason why we can have cars and television sets.However,technology has also increased the amount of food available to us,by means of modern farming machinery and animal breeding techniques,and has extended our life span via medical technology.
Will mankind continue to live longer and have a higher quality of life?In large measure the answer depends on technology and our ability to use it widely.If we keep making progress as we have over the past fifty years,the answer is definitely yes.The advancement of technology depends upon research and development,and the latest statistics show that the United States is continuing to pump billions of dollars annually into such efforts.So while we are running out of some scarce resources we may well find technological substitutes for many of them through our research programs.
Therefore,in the final analysis the three major factors of production(land,labor and capital) are all influenced by technology.When we need new skills,on techniques in medicine,people will start developing new technology to meet those needs.As equipment proves to be slow or inefficient,new machines will be invented.Technology responds to our needs in helping us maintain our standard of living.
33.What is the best title for the passage?A
A.Modern technology
B.The definition of technology
C.The application of technology
D.The development of technology
34.Which is the main idea of the passage?B
A.The three major factors of production (land,labor and capital) are all influenced by technology.
B.Modern technology is the key to the improvement of standard of living.
C.Technology is the response to our needs.
D.The United States is making great efforts to advance its technology.
35.According to the passage,people can live a long life with the help ofA.
A.medical technology B.higher quality of life
C.modern farming machinery D.technological substitute.
分析 "科学技术是生产力"是这篇文章的主题,主要讲了现代科学技术以及其运用和发展等.
解答 33.A,标题归纳题,文章的主要笔墨是用在科学技术,主要讲了现代科学技术以及其运用和发展等,因此最好的题目应是A选项.
34.B,主旨大意题,文章最后一句Technology responds to our needs in helping us maintain our standard of living 就是主题句,因此主要讲的是现代科技是提高生活水平的关键,故答案为B.
35.A,推理判断题,根据句子In large measure the answer depends on technology and our ability to use it widely可知,人们是否会活得久一点是在医疗技术的帮助下才能实现的,故答案为A.
点评 解答任务型阅读理解题,首先对原文材料迅速浏览,掌握全文的主旨大意.因为阅读理解题一般没有标题,所以,速读全文,抓住中心主旨很有必要,在速读的过程中,应尽可能多地捕获信息材料.其次,细读题材,各个击破.掌握全文的大意之后,细细阅读每篇材料后的问题,弄清每题要求后,带着问题,再回到原文中去寻找、捕获有关信息.最后,要善于抓住每段的主题句,阅读时,要有较强的针对性.对于捕获到的信息,要做认真分析,仔细推敲,理解透彻,只有这样,针对题目要求,才能做到稳、准.