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Don't talk to me; I'm busy with my iPhone
Riding a London subway, a person from China will notice one major difference: in London, people do
not look at each other. In fact, eye contact is avoided at all times. That's not rudeness-people are just too busy to bother looking.
Busy doing what, you ask? Well, they're certainly not using the time for a moment of quiet reflection,
nor are they reading a book. New technology has replaced quiet habits. Today the only acceptable form
of book on the London underground is an e-book.
Apple must earn a fortune from London commuters (乘车上下班的人). Since the launch of the
iPhone in 2007, over 40,000-yes, that's 40,000-"apps" (programs downloaded for the iPhone) have
been designed.
Commuters love them because they are the perfect time-fillers. One "app", called iShoot, is a game
that features tanks. Another one, Tube Exits, tells passengers where to sit on the train to be closest to
the exit of their destination. ISteam clouds the iPhone screen when you breathe into the microphone. You
can then write in the " steam" on your phone screen.
For those without an iPhone, another Apple product, the iPod, may be another choice. It's not just
teenagers who "plug in" to their music-iPods are a popular way to pass the time for all ages.
And if games, e-books and music aren't enough to keep you occupied. Then perhaps you would
prefer a film. The development of palm DVD technology means many commuters watch their favorite
TV show or film on the way to work. With all this entertainments, it's amazing that people still remember
to get off the train.
1. People in London do not make eye contact on the subway because they are busy___.
A. going to work
B. reading books
C. thinking private things
D. playing games, reading e-books, listening to music or watching films.
2. Those who like war games can download ___to their iPhones.
A. iShoot
B. Tube Exits
C. ISteam
D. iPod
3.The underlined word "occupied" in the last paragraph probably means____.
A. delighted
B. busy
C. amused
D. controlled
4.The article tells us that___.
A. London commuters are unfriendly to strangers
B. Apple has earned a lo of money from selling 40,000 iPhones
C. technology is changing the way London commuters spend their traveling time.
D. with all the new time-fillers, London commuters often forget to get off the train.
