2014高考英語沖刺閱讀理解專項 50-6ASo you want to draw money from a bank? Do it yourself. Want to fix a broadband internet connection? Do it yourself. Need a boarding card for your flight? Do it yourself. In theory, companies can save money by replacing human workers with automated self-service systems, while customers gain more choices and control and get quicker service. There is even talk of self-service doing for the service department what mass production did for factories, by enabling the delivery of services cheaply and on a massive scale. Surely the expansion of self-service into more and more areas is to be welcomed?Not necessarily. When it is done well, self-service can do good to both companies and customers. But when done badlywho has not found themselves trapped in a series of endless touchtone menus? In areas where self-service is only just started, this is less of a problem: angry customers can after all, always take their business elsewhere. But if every bank were to prefer self-service systems, customers would no longer be able to express their discount by voting with their feet. As a result, some banks, for example, already promise that their telephone-banking services always offer the choice of talking to a human operator. But in return for human service, many companies will simply charge more.Another disagreement to self-service is that while it saves companies money, it does not always save their customers time. In the best cases, it does, of course: checking yourself in at the airport can be quicker than queuing or making a phone call. But as more and more tasks are on to customers, they may start to hope for the days of old-fashioned service.All of this suggests that there are limits to how far self-service can be taken. Companies that go too far down the self-service route or to do it incorrectly are likely to find themselves being punished. Instead, a balance between self-service and traditional forms of service is necessary.1From this passage, we can see that the writer the use of self-service technology.A. dislikesB. supportsC. thinks highly ofD. makes carefully judgment on 答案解析：答案為D。本題考查作者的觀點態(tài)度。結(jié)合第一段和最后一段可知，作者認(rèn)為自助服務(wù)有優(yōu)點也有缺點，故答案為D，作者對自助服務(wù)的評價非常小心。2What advantages does the self-service technology certainly bring?A. Cutting the cost for the companies.B. Saving money for customers.C. Offering customers extra money. D. Defeating the traditional forms of service. 答案解析：答案為A。本題為細(xì)節(jié)題。由文章第一段 “In theory, companies can save money by replacing human workers with automated self-service systems, while customers gain more choices and control and get quicker service.” 可知，A選項正確，B、C錯誤。D選項未提及。3What does the writer mean by saying “customers would no longer be able to express their discount by voting with their feet”?A. customers would be so angry that they kick and damage the machine providing self-service.B. customers would not be able to express their anger at the banks service by leaving thereC. customers would try their best to persuade the bank to stop self-service.D. customers would elect some leaders to have a talk with the bank. 答案解析：答案為B。本題為句意理解題。本句話出現(xiàn)在第二段的第五句話中，如果每個銀行將選擇自助服務(wù)系統(tǒng)，客戶會怎樣？結(jié)合下文給的例證可知，結(jié)果是銀行只能提供客戶人工操作的選擇，故可推斷如果客戶只能選擇自助服務(wù)系統(tǒng)，一旦它出現(xiàn)故障，客戶即使離開銀行也將無法表達對銀行服務(wù)的憤怒。故答案為B。4Which of the following statements does the writer agree to? A. Banks should supply self-service and traditional forms of service as well.B. Self-service in banks has so many week points and should be stopped.C. Self-service can bring about many conveniences and should be supported.D. Banks dont consider customers needs in their business.答案解析：答案為A。本題考查作者的觀點態(tài)度。本題與第一題類似，結(jié)合前面幾題的分析，作者認(rèn)為自助服務(wù)可以給銀行和客戶帶來好處，但是自助服務(wù)也有不足之處。又由最后一段最后一句話 “Instead, a balance between self-service and traditional forms of service is necessary.” 可知，作者認(rèn)為自助服務(wù)與傳統(tǒng)形式的服務(wù)保持平衡是必要的，故答案為A。BAnybody who can speak one language has the gift to learn another. Add a Linguaphone course, and that possibility can become a reality quickly and easily. Study as little as half an hour a day and in twelve weeks you could be talking confidently in the language of your choice.Linguaphone will provide you with everything you need to learn at your own pace, where and when you choose. And, although you arent in a classroom, you certainly wont be left all alone . Our free Advisory Service and sort out any problem by post or phone.You can listen to your course on any cassette player. But just in case you want to study on the move or without interrupting anyone, you can also receive a Linguaphone Personal Stereo Cassette Player completely free.The Linguaphone cassette and information pack gives details（細(xì)節(jié)）of this offer , explains how Linguaphone will work for you, and tells you how you can try a course without risking a penny , with our 14-day money-back guarantee（保證）.Why not find out how you can become one of those “gifted” people who can speak another language? To receive your cassette and information pack, return the coupon below or call us today. Personal callers welcome at: The Linguaphone Language Centre at 124-126 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge , London SW3. AFRIKAANS NORGEWLAN TICK THE LANGUAGE YOU WANT TO SPEAK POLISH HINDI PORTUGUESE ICELANDIC RUSSIAN DANISH INDONESIAN SERBO-CROAT DUTCH IRISH SPANISH ENGLISH ITALIAN FINNISH JAPANESE SWEDISH FRENCH KOREAN THAI GERMAN MALAY WELSHGREEK(MODERN)AMERICANENGLISHHEBREWMODERNSimply tick the language you would like to learn . Then cut out this coupon and post it today . Remember-you dont need a stamp . ST 156ARABIC(MODERN)CHINESE(MANDARIN)SPANISH(LATIN AMERICAN)MR/MRS/MISS/MSADDRESSPOSTCODE TELNO.Post today to Linguaphone , FREEPOST , London WIE6JJ No stamp required .LINGUAPHONEJust listen and see how easy it is .1According to the ad , we can infer that .A. people can speak a second language by learning a 12-week Linguaphone course B. Linguaphone will give free courses to second language learners C. second language learners are to attend courses at Linguaphone Language Centre D. second language learners can teach themselves by using Linguaphone materials 答案解析：答案為D。本題為細(xì)節(jié)推理題。由第二段 “Linguaphone will provide you with everything you need to learn at your own pace, where and when you choose. And, although you arent in a classroom, you certainly wont be left all alone .” 可知，Linguaphone課程可以讓學(xué)習(xí)者根據(jù)自己的節(jié)奏、時間和地點學(xué)習(xí)，哪怕不是在教室，也不會是獨自一人。故可以推斷該課程可以讓學(xué)習(xí)者自學(xué)，并不是到Linguaphone課程中心去學(xué)習(xí)。故C錯誤，D正確。 盡管第一段最后一句話 “Study as little as half an hour a day and in twelve weeks you could be talking confidently in the language of your choice.” 提到，該課程讓學(xué)習(xí)者12周內(nèi)可以自信地講學(xué)習(xí)的語言，但這畢竟是做廣告，廣告詞不免有夸大的成分，可見A 并不能作為合理的推斷。廣告以銷售產(chǎn)品為目的，不會免費。故答案B錯誤。2Before a learner wants to take a Linguaphone course , he has to .A. write to the Linguaphone Centre first B. fill out a coupon and post it to Linguaphone C. pay for a cassette player D. know the details of the information pack 答案解析: 答案為B。本題為細(xì)節(jié)題。由文章第三段 “you can also receive a Linguaphone Personal Stereo Cassette Player completely free.”和最后一段最后一句話 “To receive your cassette and information pack, return the coupon below or call us today.” 可知，該課程免費贈送Linguaphone Personal Stereo Cassette Player，如果需要，學(xué)習(xí)者需填寫下面的coupon 并將其歸還或者打電話。故答案為B。3What guarantee does Linguaphone give ?A. Learners can master another language in 14 days.B. Learners can have a free trial learning for 14 days.C. Learners can keep the Linguaphone pack for 14 days.D. Learners can get back their money after 14 days of learning.答案解析：答案為B。本題為細(xì)節(jié)題。由文章倒數(shù)第二段 “and tells you how you can try a course without risking a penny , with our 14-day money-back guarantee.” 可知，該課程可以讓學(xué)習(xí)者免費體驗14天。故答案為B，4The purpose of the ad is to .A. offer Linguaphone cassettes to learners B. offer Linguaphone courses free C. give details of their guarantees D. introduce and sell Linguaphone products 答案解析：答案為D。本題為推理題。全文都是在為Linguaphone課程做廣告，故答案為D。