浙江省天台县平桥第二中学2020届高三英语 上学期读写备考训练10 Which are you more likely to have with you at any given momentyour cell phone or your wallet ? Soon you may be able to throw your wallet away and pay for things with a quick wave of your smart phone over an electronic scanner.In January, Starbucks announced that customers could start using their phones to buy coffee in 6,800 of its stores. This is the first pay-by-phone practice in the U.S., but were likely to see more wireless payment alternatives as something called near field communication (NFC) gets into Americas consumer electronics. Last December some new smart phones which contain an NFC chip were introduced to the public.Already in use in parts of Asia and Europe . NFC allows shoppers to wave their phones a few inches above a payment terminala contact-free system built for speed and convenience. But before NFC becomes widely adopted in the U.S., a few problems need to be worked out, like who will get to collect the profitable transaction（交易）fees. Although some credit card providers have been experimenting with wave-and-pay systems that use NFC-enabled credit cards, cell phone service providers may try to muscle their way into the point-of-sale (POS) market. Three big cell phone service providers have formed a joint venture （合资企业）that will go into operation over the next 15 months. Its goal is “ to lead the U.S. payments industry from cards to mobile phones. ”The other big NFC issue, apart from how payments will be processed, is security. For instance, whats to stop a thief from digitally pickpocketing you ? “Were still not at the point where an attacker can just brush against you in a crowd and steal all the money out of your phone,” says Jimmy Shah, a mobilesecurity researcher. “ Users may also be able to set transaction limits, perhaps requiring a password to be entered for larger purchases.”Still uneasy about this digital-wallet business? Keep in mind that if you lose your smart phone, it can be located on a map and remotely disabled. Plus, your phone can be password protected. Your wallet isnt.1. What is predicted to happen in the U.S. ?A. The expansion of cell phone companies. B. The boom of pay-by-phone business.C. The disappearance of credit cards. D. The increase of Starbucks sales.2. The NFC technology can be used to _ .A. ensure the safety of shoppers B. collect transaction fees easilyC. make purchase faster and simpler D. improve the quality of cell phones3. Three cell phone service providers form a joint venture to _ .A. strengthen their relationship B. get a share in the payments industryC. sell more cell phones D. test the NFC technology4. According to the passage, what can users do if they lose their smart phones ?A. Stop the functioning of their phones. B. Set up a password.C. Get all the money out of their phones. D. Cancel large purchases.B(11HN)When first entered, Vanak Restaurant does not look like much of a restaurant, but once the pleasant smells of kabob （烤肉串）hit the senses, you are incapable of calling it anything less.Owned by a local couple, this Persian restaurant has an inviting, homelike atmosphere that many restaurants lack.The space is small with only a few dining tables and nearly no decoration, but the environment is truly charming.Lying in a hardly noticeable street corner, the restaurant still attracts all customers, especially those experienced in the delights of Middle Eastern cooking.A common sight is that of old Persian men sitting in the corner talking loudly about world topics, watching news events on TV, drinking a black tea known as Persian chai, and reading local Persian newspapers all the while trying to finish off their plates piled with food.The variety of food at the restaurant is limited, but the amount of each dish is fairly large. Most of the meals can serve two people and are under $10, so not only is it affordable but practical as well.The food especially appeals to health-conscious eaters because each dish is very healthy, made with limited fat and oil and served straight off the grill（烤肉架）.The main dish that the restaurant is popular for is its kabobs, which are different styles of grilled meat.C(11HN)My father was Chief Engineer of a merchant ship, which was sunk in World War. The book Night of the U-boats told the story.MemoriesIn September , 1940, my mother ,sister and I went to Swansea ,where my fathers ship was getting ready to sail . We brought him a family photograph to be kept with him at all times and keep him safe .Then I remember my mother lying face down ,sobbing .She had heard from a friend that the ship had been sunk by a torpedo (鱼雷).I can remember the arrival of the telegram（电报）, which in those days always brought bad news. My grandmother opened it. It read, “Safe. Love Ted.”My most vivid memory is being woken and brought dow