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Here are some ideas for really great gifts for graduating seniors who are heading off to college.
Rocketbook Everlast
What： The beauty of this notebook is that the ink is erasable with water. When finished with your notes, you can scan them into your computer with your phone* s camera. You have to use special pens, but they are readily available in office supply stores.
Who it's for： People who still like to take notes by hand.
Cost： $34 for a notebook with 32 pages.
Find it： Getrocketbook. com.
Roland R-07 Audio Recorder
What： It's a palm-sized portable digital audio recorder recording extremely high-quality WAV or MP3 files, powered by two AA batteries or through a USB port for continuous operation. You can set it up and control it wirelessly through your phone.
Who it's for： Perfect for recording lectures, but it really shines if your are a music major.
Cost： $149.99.
Find it： Roland, com.
Toast Leather Laptop Cover
What: It's a thin piece of leather sized exactly to your laptop. Carefully place it on your computer, and your laptop will take on an entirely new look. It really protects the laptop from scratches.
Who it's for： Laptop users who like keeping their machines in good condition.
Cost： $99 for the top cover, $60 for the bottom （sold together）.
Find it： Toastmade. com.
Coal Catalyst Portable Charger
What： It's a portable battery to charge your devices when you are away from a wall plug, available in five colors and two sizes that can charge the latest phones in just two hours.
Who for： Everyone with a USB-powered phone, tablet or headphones.
Cost： $34.99 for 8.000 mAh； $39.99 for 12,000 mAh.
Find it： Amazon, com.
1. What do we know about Rocketbook Everlast?
A. It uses ink mixed with water.
B. It uses a camera to record notes.
C. It needs to be equipped with special pens.
D. It needs pens that can be found in any store.
2. How much will you need at most if you buy one of the four products?
A. $34. B. $99.
C. $ 149.99. D. S159.
3. Where is the text most likely from?
A. A book review. B. A science fiction.
C. A popular magazine
D. A government report.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. C
【解析】
【分析】
这是一篇应用文。文章主要讲述了对即将进入大学的高中毕业生选定礼物，并详细列出四个产品的相关信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第2段“You have to use special pens, but they are readily available in office supply stores.”可知这个笔记本需要配备特殊的笔。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章每个礼物的价格Rocketbook Everlast:$34 for a notebook with 32 pages;Roland R-07 Audio Recorder:$149.99;Toast Leather Laptop Cover :$99 for the top cover, $60 for the bottom （sold together）;Coal Catalyst Portable Charger：$34.99 for 8.000 mAh； $39.99 for 12,000 mAh.可知如果购买其中一个产品最多需要花费的金额，应该为四个产品中价格最高的，即Toast Leather Laptop Cover :$99 for the top cover, $60 for the bottom （sold together）为$159。故选D项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章对四个礼物的详细介绍：产品属性、适合人群及价格，可知这四个礼物都是非常现代的产品，从而推出这篇文章应该来自于流行杂志。故选C项。
【点睛】数字计算题归属于细节理解题。在解题此类型题的时候要求考生在原文中找到有关的数字信息，再对相关的信息和数字进行分析和理解，利用加、减、乘、除等运算方法进行计算，确定答案。如第2小题，本题询问要购买四个礼物中的一个，最多需要花多少钱。根据文章每个礼物的价格Rocketbook Everlast:$34 for a notebook with 32 pages;Roland R-07 Audio Recorder:$149.99;Toast Leather Laptop Cover :$99 for the top cover, $60 for the bottom （sold together）;Coal Catalyst Portable Charger：$34.99 for 8.000 mAh； $39.99 for 12,000 mAh.可知如果购买其中一个产品，最多的花费应为其中价格最高的产品即Toast Leather Laptop Cover :$99 for the top cover, $60 for the bottom （sold together）为$159。故选D项。
