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(2020·武汉市高中毕业生学习质量检测)Have you ever experienced any inconvenience caused by language barriers while travelling? Have you ever thought how awesome those language courses would be if they didn't cost so much money and require so much time?
Translaty is created to serve this purpose—without wasting your money and time on language courses，you can instantly become “fluent” in more than 40 languages with this genius device!
What is Translaty?
Translaty is a simple yet lifechanging invention that helps you to overcome any obstacle caused by foreign languages，whether you're in a business meeting with an international client or sunbathing somewhere on a Spanish beach.This small but ingenious device is able to instantly recognize and translate over 40 different languages，making intercultural communication completely effortless!
What languages can you actually communicate in?
Translaty has more than 40 languages preinstalled，so you're able to use it the minute you get it! It provides fast and accurate twoway communication and allows you to install some other languages that you might be missing.
What makes Translaty so special?
*It makes travelling easier—forget language barriers and become “fluent” in more than 40 languages.
*It helps with business—strengthening your international business relationships.It's easy when you speak the same language.
*It assists in daily life—allowing you to overcome language differences between you and your foreign friends.
*It's convenient and easy to use—lightweight and simple design ensures it's there when you need it the most.
*It offers 100% accurate，twoway translations.
*The highquality sound and recording ensure there are no misunderstandings.
To sum up—get it if you can!
【语篇解读】 本文主要介绍了语言翻译设备Translaty，包括其用途、特色等。
1．Translaty can help users ________.
A．better understand foreigners
B．learn foreign languages well
C．spend less in learning a language
D．build relationships with colleagues
A [细节理解题。根据What is Translaty？部分第一句“Translaty is a simple yet lifechanging invention that helps you to overcome any obstacle...on a Spanish beach”可知，Translaty可以帮助人们克服任何由外语带来的障碍，无论是在和国际客户的商务会议上，还是在西班牙海滩上的某个地方晒太阳。由此可知，Translaty能帮助用户更好地理解外国人。故选A。]
2．What is special about Translaty?
A．It's secure. B．It's strong.
C．It's reliable. D．It's affordable.
C [细节理解题。根据What makes Translaty so special？部分中的“It offers 100% accurate，twoway translations”以及“The highquality sound and recording ensure there are no misunderstandings”可知，Translaty翻译的内容精确，且其优质的声音和录音能确保交际中没有误解。由此可知，Translaty比较可靠。故选C。]
3．What's the purpose of the text?
A．To report. B．To advertise.
C．To appeal. D．To reply.
B [写作目的题。文章第一段陈述旅行时经历的由语言障碍造成的不便和语言课程费钱、费时的情况从而引出对Translaty的介绍，然后文章依次介绍了Translaty的用途、可翻译的语言的数量以及其特别之处，并在最后引导人们购买该设备。由此可推知，本文的目的是为Translaty这个设备做广告。故选B。]
