Technology and the present generation of kids go hand in hand. Taking advantage of this factor, Lim Hojoon, the designer from South Korea, has come up with an educational gadget (小裝置) especially for children. 
Kidget, as the name suggests, is a combination of two words – kid and gadget. This kid-friendly gadget has various uses. When your child is in a mood to read, it takes the form of a storybook. When the mood is to draw and color this wonder gadget turns into a perfect canvas (畫布). Your child can freely give color to all his/her imaginations. Should he or she wish to have some fun, see this device change into a musical instrument. You too would enjoy doing activities with your loved one using this gadget. This touch screen device will definitely prove to be an ideal friend.
As many parents agree, in this age of technological advancements it is much easier to introduce children to new gadgets than adults. While many adults refrain (克制) from trying out something new, kids are more than prepared to take the leap. Keeping this fact in mind, Kidget is the perfect gift for the child of the 21st century. You will be surprised to see how fast your little one gets acquainted with the device. You might even find yourself lagging (落后) behind at times.
Kidget has another hidden advantage. It helps take the load off young shoulders. With three things rolled into one, a child has much less books, stationary items and related goods to carry. It comes with a promise to make life simpler for kids. Not only is it simple to use but also easy to carry along. The stylish protective case comes with a belt attached to it. Children up to 14 years of age, the targeted audience, enjoy the freedom that comes with it.
【小題1】The Kidget probably can’t serve as a ______.

A．storybook B．perfect canvas
C．musical instrumentD．television
【小題2】We learn from the second paragraph that Kidget ______.
A．has many functions
B．is only suitable for kids
C．can make kids addicted if not properly used
D．can change its shape and color
【小題3】A hidden advantage of Kidget is that ______.
A．it can be put into a schoolbag
B．children can carry much less with it
C．it has a stylish protective case
D．it contains all the textbooks
【小題4】We can infer from the text that Kidget ______.
A．has both advantages and disadvantages
B．hasn’t been put into use
C．needs to be further improved
D．is a perfect gift for kids


【小題1】D
【小題2】A
【小題3】B
【小題4】D

解析試題分析: 韓國的一位科技人員發(fā)明了一個具有強(qiáng)大教育功能的小裝置Kidget。
【小題1】D。細(xì)節(jié)理解題。綜合文章第二段When your child is in a mood to read, it takes the form of a storybook. 和When the mood is to draw and color this wonder gadget turns into a perfect canvas (畫布).，Should he or she wish to have some fun, see this device change into a musical instrument.可知，Kidget具備storybook ，perfect canvas和    musical instrument功能。只有D選項(xiàng)沒有提到。故選D。
【小題2】A。推理判斷題。綜合文章第二段可知，Kidget功能很多，既可以開發(fā)孩子的智力和想象力，又具有娛樂功能。故選A。
【小題3】B。細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)最后一段It helps take the load off young shoulders可知，Kidget可以減輕孩子的負(fù)擔(dān)，孩子上學(xué)時可少帶些東西。 故選B。
【小題4】D。推理判斷題。綜合全文可知，Kidget實(shí)用新穎，寓教于樂，對孩子們的學(xué)習(xí)很有幫助。故選D。
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