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Throughout the twentieth century, from 1900 onwards, people have dreamt of the technological advances that the advent of the new
Throughout the twentieth century, from 1900 onwards, people have dreamt of the technological advances that the advent of the new
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Throughout the twentieth century, from 1900 onwards, people have dreamt of the technological advances that the advent of the new millennium would bring. They envisioned a world of flying cars, where high-tech gadgets were a part of every aspect of life. The year 2000 has now come and gone and, while flying cars are still left to the realm of the imagination, the infusion of technology into all areas of life has indeed become a reality.
Leading the technological change is the ever-present computer. In the United States, fully one-half of all households are connected to the Internet, and the pace is rapidly increasing, with 700 more households becoming connected every hour. The computer industry has produced over one million new jobs, spurring rapid, unprecedented growth in economic output and prosperity. The growing effects of computers on business go even deeper, however. In 1999, 27% of companies monitored their employees, email activities in some form, and by 2000 the number had grown to 38.2%, indicating the growing importance of electronic communication in business. The younger generations are becoming indoctrinated into the computer culture as well: In the United States alone, 424 million educational CD-ROMs were purchased, making computers and other forms of high-technology integral elements in the education system.
In 1990, 20% of the average company’s business investment expenditures consisted of computers and other high-tech equipment; By 1998 the figure had grown to 40% of total business investment expenditures, and the figure is only expected to grow in the future. The technological revolution does not end with computers, however. It is estimated that by the year 2005, 1.6 billion mobile phones will be in use, keeping people connected to one another all the time no matter where they are.
For better or for worse, technology takes part in every aspect of our lives, from the moment we wake up until the time we go to bed. Whether we like it or not, we have come to rely on its conveniences, to the point of almost forgetting that it’s even there. One cannot escape the far-reaching grip of technology even when on vacation. Every second, 2,700 photos are taken with the latest cameras, and 80% of those snapshots are taken by people on vacation. No matter where one goes, no matter how far from urban centers, technology has become a basic element of everyday life. Flying cars or no flying cars, the future is here, and technology is the name of the game.
In paragraph 4, "... the future is here, and technology is the name of the game" means that technology is______.
选项
A、overshadowing older methods of doing things
B、the main characteristic of the present time
C、increasing at a rapid pace
D、the necessary element for success in the present time
答案
B
解析
属信息推断题。相关信息在第四段最后一句:无论生活有无会飞的小汽车,未来并非远在天边,而是近在眼前,并且高科技就是这一游戏的名字。事实上,这是对上面一句的进一步解释:无论你走到哪里,……高科技产品已成为人们日常生活中的基本组成部分。由此可知,选项B正确(高科技是未来社会的主要特点)。其他选项都无从推出。
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