四、閱讀理解（本大題共10小題，每小題2分，共20分）

本部分有兩篇短文，每篇短文后有五個(gè)問題,每個(gè)問題有四個(gè)選項(xiàng),選擇最佳答案完成句子。錯(cuò)選、多選或未選均無分。

Passage 1

Computers are very versatile. They can do many things such as teaching, playing games, or helping with a business, so choosing a computer is not an easy, simple job. But if you follow these steps, you will find it easier.

First, decide on the main reasons why you want a computer. Is this computer very useful for you? Is the most important reason to play games or to help with your business or to help with your schoolwork?

Second, look carefully at the programs the computer can use. Some people also write their own programs. If you want to write your own, it is important to look at the computer language. Is it easy to learn?

Third, decide the smallest, or the least needs you have for your computer. What are the characteristics you would like to have? For example, do you want a typewriter keyboard? Is a color display important to you? Your use of the computer will help you decide which characteristics are necessary, which are nice, and which are unnecessary.

Fourth, when you have limited your choices to a few computers, look at the secondary uses and programs. For example, if your main reason for buying a home computer is to play games, you may take computer A instead of computer B because computer A can also be used as a word processor.

Fifth, think of the price. There are prices to think about. The first price is the price you must pay to take the computer home. The second is the price of additional programs and possible additions that you might want to buy at a later date.

Be sure to try out the computer before you buy it. Sales people at computer shops are happy to help you choose the computer that will best fit your needs and cost you least.

56.According to the author, choosing a computer is ______.

A. very easy                                                   B. not an easy, simple job

C. a simple job                                               D. a tedious job

57.The sentence “Computers are very versatile” means “______”.

A. computers are very expensive                       B. computers can do many things

C. computers are very good to play with            D. computers are very cheap

58.You should take ______ steps before you buy a computer.

A. five                                                           B. six                           

C. four                                                           D. seven

59.Which of the following statements is true about the price of the computer?

A. You have to think of at least two prices.

B. As long as you like the computer, you needn’t think of the price.

C. The price refers to the price you must pay to take the computer home.

D. Thinking of the price is the most important step in choosing a good computer.

60.This passage tells us ______.

A. about computers                                         B. how to buy a computer

C. what computers are good to use                    D. which computers are expensive