《2025年同步练习册山东人民出版社高中英语选择性必修第一册外研版》

D
Virtual (虚拟的) reality (VR) was just an idea in the past but now it is becoming more and more a reality. Researchers have predictions that show virtual reality will make a great difference to our society. In the same way that the smartphone changed our lives, virtual reality may be set to do the same.
Virtual reality changes how we view technology. Until now technology has always been something that we have viewed but never been truly immersed in (沉浸其中). Virtual reality has the power to change that. There will come a time when we sit on a VR chair or step inside a VR room, put on a VR device (设备), and enter a totally different world. The technology is largely available already, so with further advances taking place we could be about to enter entirely different worlds.
Today the obvious application of virtual reality is gaming but there are many more applications as well. In business, virtual reality could be used to improve communications. Many companies have to pay a lot for sending their team to different places. As worldwide business continues, it is increasingly important for teams in different areas of the world to work together. Although the video meeting solutions have been a success, they are just not as good as the real thing. Virtual reality can offer an experience as good as the real thing without any of the expense of travel.
While the virtual reality technology is still being developed we are not far away from a truly immersive experience. Within the next ten years, a solution will be in place, which will be so believable that people will be unable to tell the difference between it and reality. In time the cost will reduce as well, making it possible to have a VR experience in every home and business.
32. Why is the smartphone mentioned in the first paragraph?
A. To show the popularity of virtual reality.
B. To praise the development of virtual reality.
C. To state people's anxieties in terms of virtual reality.
D. To explain the influence of virtual reality on people's lives.
33. In which way is virtual reality technology different from the traditional technology?
A. It reduces the need for the communication.
B. It can provide an immersive experience.
C. It is applied to gaming and business.
D. It is more convenient to operate.
34. What does the underlined word "expense" mean in the third paragraph?
A. Tiredness.
B. Schedule.
C. Stress.
D. Cost.
35. What can we expect of the virtual reality technology?
A. It will help reduce technology costs.
B. It will take people away from reality.
C. It will be widely used in people's lives.
D. It will take the place of other technologies.

答案： 32.D 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Researchers have predictions that show virtual reality will make a great difference to our society. In the same way that the smartphone changed our lives, virtual reality may be set to do the same.”可以推知，此处提到智能手机是为了说明虚拟现实对人类生活的影响。故选D。
33.B 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Until now technology has always been something that we have viewed but never been truly immersed in(沉浸其中). Virtual reality has the power to change that.”可以推知，虚拟现实技术不同于传统技术的地方在于它可以提供沉浸式体验。故选B。
34.D 词义猜测题。根据第三段中的“Virtual reality can offer an experience as good as the real thing”可知，虚拟现实没有任何旅行的费用。所以“expense”结合上下文可知指的是旅行中的开销，是“费用、成本”的意思。故选D。
35.C 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“In time the cost will reduce as well, making it possible to have a VR experience in every home and business.”可以推知，虚拟现实技术将在未来被广泛应用于人们的生活。故选C。