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The intelligence times provide us much convenience，but at the same time，some of our abilities are being weakened gradually.

1. Memorizing phone numbers

It was annoying to remember numbers. Now we simply add them to our contacts list. That usually works well unless our device is lost，stolen，or damaged. No one can be expected to remember all their contact numbers. What we can do is memorize 5 of our most important contact numbers. This should include a mixture of family，friends and business. If you're really ambitious you can memorize 5 contacts for each category.

2. Map-reading skills

The convenience and effectiveness of GPS guidance systems and digital maps generated by search engines is unquestionable. They've definitely made our lives easier. What we don't get from using these devices and applications is the increased ability to understand spatial orientation（空间方向）and navigation.

To renew or acquire those skills，try using physical maps to plan your next trip. After a few trips，you'll be pleasantly surprised with how useful a physical map can be.

3. Photography

Even amateur photography requires a basic learning about lighting，depth，and composition. This is true for digital photography. Most smart cameras automatically make these adjustments. We no longer have to learn the art of photography. On most devices，this is easily changed by turning off the automatic settings. Experiment with setting by hand the scene modes，lighting，and zoom. You just may learn that you're a “true photographer”.

4. Reading comprehension

The primary cause is E-reader. They're convenient and can store thousands of books. But there's evidence that E-reader makes it more difficult for readers to keep and recall information they just read. Don't worry! What we should do is make an effort to read printed books. This will be especially helpful when seeking information we need for academic or career purposes.

5.Hand-written correspondence（通信）

Writing letters and notes include hand writing skills，organizational skills，and learning about the person or persons you correspond with. This is another easily regained skill. Send a letter to an old friend，relative or acquaintance.

1.What's the disadvantage by adding all numbers to the contacts list?

A. We may only have the ability to remember 5 numbers.

B. It's hard to find the number from the contacts list.

C. We might lose all our phone numbers accidentally.

D. Our device is more easily damaged or stolen.

2.To make yourself a “true photographer”，you ______.

A. must make it clear how the digital camera works itself

B. have to make your camera do the adjustments automatically

C. don't need to learn the art of photography

D. had better try to set the scene modes，lighting，and zoom by hand

3.E-readers are thought to weaken our reading comprehension because ______.

A. they are convenient and can store thousands of books

B. they make it more difficult for us to recall information

C. less people can afford to buy E-readers

D. people are not fond of reading printed books nowadays

4.The author of the text seems to ______.

A. be worried that we might lose some basic abilities in intelligence society

B. point out to us the abilities one should have for adapting to the modem society

C. be glad that people will regain these abilities by using them often in daily life

D. find out that these abilities will probably make modern people different from before

Answer 1

1.C

2.D

3.B

4.A

分 析：
现代科技的发展给人们提供了很多便利。然而与此同时，人们的一些传统能力正在逐渐被弱化。这些能力有：记忆号码的能力，识地图的能力，照相的能力，阅读能力，写信的能力等。作者对此表示担忧并就如何保持这些能力给出了一些建议。

1. usually works well unless our device is lost，stolen，or damaged.可知当出现意外的时候，我们的通讯录就会丢失。故选C。

2. with setting by hand the scene modes，lighting，and zoom. You just may learn that you're a “true photographer”.可知选D。

3.细节理解题。根据第四点第三句But there's evidence that E-reader makes it more difficult for readers to keep and recall information they just read.可知对于对于读者来说，电子书很难回顾之前看的内容。故选B。

4.推理判断题。根据文章内容以及作者给出的建议可知，作者对于人们一些基本能力的弱化是感到担忧的。故选A。

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