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Apps can help any users, even those who are not students, get more organized and improve their work. Whether or not you are a student, here are some apps worth considering.
Quizlet
Quizlet is a study aid app. It is filled with flash cards on many subjects to study. Quizlet has links to subjects like: Arts & Literature; Languages & Vocabulary; Math & Science; History & Geography; Standardized Tests; Professional & Careers. The app has a mix of text, images and audio recordings, including pronunciation of words in different languages. Quizlet has games to play and tests to take. Cards are available on the app even when you are not connected to the Internet. Quizlet is available as a free app from Apple’s iTunes store.
Free Graphing Calculator App
The Free Graphing Calculator lets the user create up to four graphs at once, and lets users adjust the graphs for the best views. You can change measurements within the image easily using the app. The mathematics and science guide within the app can explain some important math or science ideas. The Free Graphing Calculator is free. Users can pay to remove the advertising.
PomoDone App
The PomoDone app can help divide time into blocks for work and for breaks. The app on the computer helps keep track of time blocks for each activity. The app will say when it is time to take a break and when it is time to get back to work. PomoDone can work with other apps and help the user keep track of one’s activities over long periods of time. The app is available for computers from the PomoDone website. The app is free. Paid extra features are available.
1. What’s the same feature of the three apps?
A. They can be used to help users for free.
B. They can be used to divide time into blocks.
C. They can be used to explain some important maths.
D. They can be used to study English freely.
2. What kind of work can you use Free Graphing Calculator App to do?
A. Remove the advertising for free. B. Make a graph clearer.
C. Keep track of time blocks. D. Study Arts & Literature.
3. Where can you get the PomoDone App?
A. At Apple’s iTunes store. B. In the advertising column.
C. From the PomoDone website. D. From the Free Graphing Calculator.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C
【解析】
本文是说明文。应用程序可以帮助任何用户。文章介绍了三个值得考虑的应用程序。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Quizlet部分的“Quizlet is available as a free app from Apple’s iTunes store.”Free Graphing Calculator App部分的“The Free Graphing Calculator is free.”以及PomoDone App部分的“The app is free.”可知，这三个软件都是免费的。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Free Graphing Calculator App部分的“The Free Graphing Calculator lets the user create up to four graphs at once, and lets users adjust the graphs for the best views. You can change measurements within the image easily using the app.( The Free Graphing Calculator允许用户一次创建多达四个图形，并允许用户调整图形以获得最佳视图。你可以使用应用程序轻松地更改图像中的测量值)”可知，这款软件可以让图表更清楚。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段的“The app is available for computers from the PomoDone website.”可知，这款软件可以从PomoDone网站获得。故选C。
