2017考研英语阅读理解下载 英语阅读理解150篇(14)

　　如今，几乎一半的个人电脑仍然没有与网络连接。降低通讯费用以及简化软件可以把这些人和网络连接起来。而这又将使我们更接近让网络生活方式成为所有人的生活方式的临界点。人们低估硬件和软件将会改进到何种程度。比如，屏幕技术方面。现在我在20 英寸的液晶显示器上发电子邮件。虽然现在它还不能以合理的价格购得，但是两年后将可以。十年后，更高清晰度的20 英寸液晶显示器将成为普通的事物。电视和个人电脑之间的界限将变得模糊，因为甚至是连着有线或卫星的电视机上的盒子中都会有比如今最昂贵的个人电脑更强大的的处理器。实际上，你的电视将成为一台电脑。

　　与网络的交流也将得到改善，这使人们更容易参与其中。如今，搜索网络时输入的关键词总会搜出太多的选项让你选择，而其中很多项与你所找的内容无关。当你想知道现有的最快的计算机芯片时，却得到在快速通道上运送的薯片的信息。将来，我们可以对着电脑讲话或者往电脑中输入句子。如果问芯片的速度，结果将是关于电脑，而不是土豆。语音识别也意味着你能够打电话给电脑询问是否有新的信息，或者查询航班和天气。

　　预计要花上十多年时间这些变化才会发生可能太悲观了。我们经常高估两年内能做到的事，而低估十年之内能做的事。不久以后，网络会像汽车一样成为一种生活方式。

　　Part B

　　Directions:

　　The following paragraphs are given in a wrong order for Questions 21-25, you are required to reorganize these paragraphs into a coherent article by choosing from the list A-G to fill in each numbered box. The first and the last paragraphs have been placed for you in Boxes. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. (10 points)

　　[A] If you are in the frightening position of waking in the middle of the night and think you can hear an intruder, then on no account should you approach the intruder. Far better to telephone the police and wait for help.

　　[B] But what could happen if, in spite of the aforementioned precautions, a burglar or intruder has decided to target your home. Windows are usually the first point of entry for many intruders. Downstairs windows provide easy access while upstairs windows can be reached with a ladder or by climbing up the drainpipe. Before going to bed you should double-check that all windows and shutters are locked. No matter how small your windows may be, it is surprising what a narrow gap a determined burglar can manage to get through. For extra security, fit window locks to the inside of the window.

　　[C] The first fact is that burglars and other intruders prefer easy opportunities, like a house which is very obviously empty. This is much less of a challenge than an occupied house, and one which is well-protected. A burglar will wonder if it is worth the bother. There are some general tips on how to avoid your home becoming another crime statistic. Avoid leaving signs that your house is empty. When you have to go out, leave at least one light on as well as a radio or television, and do not leave any curtains wide open. The sight of your latest music center or computer is enough to tempt any burglar.

　　[D] A sobering fact is that not all intruders have to break and enter into a property. Why go to the trouble of breaking in if you can just knock and be invited in? Beware of bogus officials or workmen and, particularly if you are elderly, fit a chain and an eye hole so you can scrutinize callers at your leisure. When you do have callers never let anybody into your home unless you are absolutely sure they are genuine. Ask to see an identity card, for example.

　　[E] What about entry via doors? Your back door and patio doors, which are easily forced open, should have top quality security locks fitted. Even though this is expensive it will be money well spent. Install a burglar alarm if you can afford it as another line of defence against intruders.

　　[F] A recent survey of crime statistics shows that we are all more likely to be burgled now than 20 years ago and the

　　police advise everyone to take a few simple precautions to protect their homes.

　　[G] Never leave a spare key in a convenient hiding place. The first place a burglar will look is under the doormat or in a flower pot and even somewhere more imaginative could soon be uncovered by the intruder. It is much safer to leave a

　　key with a neighbour you can trust. But if your house is in a quiet, desolate area be aware that this will be a burglar s dream, so deter any potential criminal from approaching your house by fitting security lights to the outside of your house.