四川省绵竹中学高2021级全真模拟考试 英语试卷 （考试时间120分钟，满分150分） 第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (共15小题：每小题2分，满分30分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A You can use mobile applications to learn speed reading. It has been proved that regularly practicing speed reading is the fastest way to master this skill. Here are a few great options to look into. The Reader’s Edge The Reader’s Edge not only focuses on helping individuals read faster and more efficiently, but it also helps users comprehend better and get the most out of a reading experience. There are two versions of the Reader’s Edge: basic and professional. The professional version has far more features than the basic one. It’ll cost you almost twice as much. EyeQ EyeQ is a software created by Infinite Mind. A neat thing about eyeQ, besides having a clever name, is that it has training courses that are specifically designed for different people. In order to access the courses from eyeQ, users will have to pay a monthly fee. And if you choose to sign a contract, it will cost you less money in the long run. Spreeder Spreeder is available on both iOS and Android. Starting off at a rather low speed, the app flashes words one by one. Gradually, as the user becomes more comfortable, the speed increases. Slowly, the user is trained to speed read without having to skip any words. This app records the reader’s reading improvements and the overall reading time and speed, which makes Spreeder unique. You can download and buy Spreeder for around $40 USD. Iris Speed Reading Iris Speed Reading focuses primarily on teaching speed reading by using video courses. While all of the programs above can be used by individuals aged 5 and older, this software is designed more for professionals, college students, and advanced readers. It is unique as it only provides courses. There are three different courses, each costing $75 USD. You can also choose to purchase all three courses for $149 USD. 21. Which one can help learners choose a course based on their own needs A. Spreeder. B. The Reader’s Edge. C. EyeQ. D. Iris Speed Reading. 22. What makes Spreeder different from the rest according to the text A. It has the most powerful function. B. It can track user’s reading progress. C. It has two totally different versions. D. It can satisfy users of different ages. 23. What can you benefit if you buy all three courses from Iris Speed Reading A. Save more money. B. Be a professional. C. Improve note-taking skills. D. Download Spreeder. B Bournemouth in Dorset has always been my favourite seaside town. When I was growing up, Mum and Dad didn’t have much money, but they’d saved enough for a few days in Bournemouth. I was four years old at the time. I don’t actually remember much about the trip, apart from being devastated when we had to leave. Mum said I fell in love with the place and insisted on waving goodbye to the sea when it was time to go. So I gr ... ...
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