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iPhone 12
Outlook
Featuring the same 6.1-inch display size as the iPhone 11 and iPhone XR before it, iPhone 12 is making the transition from an LCD screen to OLED.With flat aluminum sides for an overall look, it more closely matches the iPad Pro and iPad Air. Aside from the flat sides, iPhone 12 still largely resembles the iPhone 11. Around back, it has two cameras housed in a glass circle, which makes for a nice contrast with the rest of the smooth back panel. To avoid being broken or cracked when dropped, iPhone 12 is covered with what Apple describes as a “ceramic shield”.
Camera
The iPhone 12 has a 12-megapixel f/1.6 main camera-the fastest aperture(光圈) in any iPhone yet. The low-light performance has improved, and its advancements in computational photography to maximize detail and dynamic range has also been achieved. The front camera on the iPhone 12 is gaining Night Mode, as well.
Processor
iPhone 12 is powered by the company’s new A14 Bionic processor, which is the first smartphone chip built on a 5nm process, leading to improved performance and efficiency. It’s claimed that the processor is up to 50 percent faster than the leading chips in Android smartphones.
Wireless charging
To improve wireless charging on the iPhone 12, it contains a “MagSafe” system with built-in magnets to guarantee that the iPhone 12 properly lines up with the MagSafe accessories.
1.What is the size of iPhone 12?
A.About 6.1-inch as that of iPhone Max. B.The same size as iPad Pro.
C.Bigger than that of iPhone 11. D.As big as iPhone XR.
2.What’s the function of the “MagSafe” system?
A.To carry out the wired charging of iPhone 12.
B.To perfectly match the iPad Pro and iPad Air.
C.To make sure the iPhone 12 is right for the MagSafe accessories.
D.To process the information in a more rapid way.
3.Which of the followings is TRUE about iPhone 12?
A.There are only two cameras placed separately in front and back.
B.It is powered by A14 Bionic processor used in Android smartphones.
C.All cameras of iPhone 12 have the Night Mode.
D.A ceramic shield helps protect against breaking and cracking.
【答案】1.D 2.C 3.D
【分析】
这是一篇应用文。文章是一则iPhone 12手机的介绍，介绍了这款手机的外观、相机、处理和无线充电等情况。
1.细节理解题。根据第一段中“Featuring the same 6.1-inch display size as the iPhone 11 and iPhone XR before it, iPhone 12 is making the transition from an LCD screen to OLED.( iPhone 12的屏幕尺寸与之前的iPhone 11和iPhone XR相同，为6.1英寸，iPhone 12正在从LCD屏幕过渡到OLED屏幕)”可知，iPhone 12的尺寸和iPhone XR一样大。故选D。
2.细节理解题。根据最后一段“To improve wireless charging on the iPhone 12, it contains a “MagSafe” system with built-in magnets to guarantee that the iPhone 12 properly lines up with the MagSafe accessories.(为了改善iPhone 12的无线充电性能，它内置了“MagSafe”系统，以确保iPhone 12与MagSafe配件相匹配)”可知，MagSafe系统的功能是确保iPhone 12可以匹配MagSafe配件。故选C。
3.细节理解题。根据第一段中“To avoid being broken or cracked when dropped, iPhone 12 is covered with what Apple describes as a ‘ceramic shield’.(为了避免摔碎或摔裂，iPhone 12覆盖了一层苹果称之为‘超瓷晶面板’的材料)”可知，D选项“超瓷晶面板有助于防止破碎和开裂”正确。故选D。
