C
There are two things I can count on my dad asking every time he calls me: “Is there anything I can do for you?” and “How’s the car?” I guess he asks what he can do for me because his dad (an air force officer) was never really there for him, and he’s determined to provide me with the support he lacked. During my youth he never missed a school play or softball game. In fact, he wasso supportive that I sometimes longed for one of those dads who dressed better and cared less. But my dad would forever be the guy wearing shorts with dress shoes and black socks, cheering me on, expecting greatness. 
His other standard question – How’s the car? – used to strike me as a waste of long-distance dollars from a man who once suggested making a list of what you want to talk about before calling someone out of state. What I now realize is that “How’s the car?” is not about the car. It’s a father’s way of asking his adult daughter how she is doing. The advantage is that if there’s something wrong with the car, he knows what to do about it and how much it will cost, whereas if you’re having problems about marriage or doubting a career choice, he might have to act Mom on the line. 
At age thirty I finally took the plunge (跳进) into adulthood by renting a car without my dad’s help or advice. I’m sure my dad was hurt rather than proud. Though a daughter’s independence is evidence of a job well done, it still implies the job’s done, and many fathers are unwilling to retire. Even when my dad was overworked, he’d happily jump on a plane if I said I needed help. His frequent question “Is there anything I can do for you?” underlines the fact that he wishes there was still something he could provide. It’s interesting: even though we’re tied by blood and I love him no matter what, he still seems to need a concrete function – suggesting stocks, finding the cheapest plane fare – to feel he has a role in my life. 
64. The author’s father always showed up in his daughter’s school activities to _________.
A. watch them out of his own curiosity   B. guarantee she would perform well
   C. support her in all possible ways    D. show his own lack of fatherly love
65. The author has learned that by asking “How is the car?”, her father is actually _________.
A. asking his daughter if the car breaks down or not    
B. reminding her not to waste money
C. expressing his concern for her daughter’s safety  
D. asking how his daughter is getting along
66. According to the author, her father is unwilling to retire probably because _________.
A. he wants to continue to earn money   B. he is doubtful of her independence
C. he fears to lose his function as a dad   D. he is not sure of the love from her
67. We can safely draw a conclusion from the story that in the author’s eye her father _________.
A. has a strong passion for his work    B. has the deepest love for his daughter  
C. has great interest in his daughter’s car   D. has too much control over his daughter
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Which tablet computer should YOU be buying: They are this year’s must have ... and there’s a style to suit everyone.
Best for young children
LeapPad Explorer 2, £68 
Aimed at children between three and nine (though a nine-year -old might find it a little simple), it comes in pink or blue and with five built-in education games (you can buy more). Besides, the LeapPad does not allow access to the internet — so it is impossible for your child to stumble across anything inappropriate.
Pros: The education games are well- designed, the built-in video camera is a fun way to play at being a film director.
Cons: Some of the games are shockingly expensive. And the power adaptor is not included. 

Best for teenagers
iPad 4th generation, £399-£659 
The iPad is still the market leader, and for good reason. If the teenager in your house enjoys playing computer games, the latest offering from Apple is the one to choose.
Pros: No other tablet can compete with the near one million ‘apps’ (the name Apple created for specially-designed downloadable programs) available for the iPad. Simple to use, even for those who usually struggle with technology.
Cons: Considerably more expensive than most competitors. 

Best for working parents
Microsoft Surface, £399-£559
Tablets are brilliant for leisure — but what if you want to do a bit of work? No tablet can yet compete with a full-size laptop computer, but this is the only tablet  that allows you to use Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint (they are all pre-installed and included in the price) and you  can buy a pretty lovely mini-keyboard for typing letters and emails, which also doubles up as the cover.
Pros: The Surface is good for watching movies — a bonus when stuck in the airport on a business trip — and surfing the internet.
Con: The keyboard is an expensive add-on — costing up to £109. It might be cheaper to buy a laptop (though a tablet is much smaller and lighter). 

Best for bookworms
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, £109
Nearly all tablets let you download books. It's a great way to take a mountainous pile of hardbacks on holiday without stuffing your suitcase. 
But most tablets have a shiny screen — which can be very distracting (分心) when you're trying to read. The Paperwhite is different: its matt screen and crisp black lettering imitate the look of words on paper brilliantly. And yet you can still read the words in the dark.
Pros: Easy on the eye, excellent battery life, 180,000 free books (if you subscribe to the Amazon Prime customer loyalty service) plus hundreds of thousands more to buy.
Cons: No TV, films, games, internet or camera. 
68. The underlined phrase “stumble across” most probably means “_________”.
A. quarrel with    B. compare with    C. meet with   D. compete with
69. Which of the following about Surface is TRUE?
A. The keyboard can serve as a cover.      B. You have to pay extra to install Microsoft Word.
C. The keyboard  will not add to the cost.    D. You cannot watch movies or surf the internet with it.
70. If you are a game lover, which tablet is least likely to be your choice?
A. LeapPad Explorer 2.        B. iPad 4th generation. 
C. Microsoft Surface.         D. Amazon Kindle Paperwhite.
71. If you want to add something to your prepared PPT for a presentation at a meeting, which tablet is
most helpful?
A. LeapPad Explorer 2.          B. iPad 4th generation. 
C. Microsoft Surface.          D. Amazon Kindle Paperwhite.
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