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Dive into the fierce rivalry between tech giants Google, Microsoft, and Apple with groundbreaking updates and strategies. Discover the latest developments and innovations in the tech world.
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Google Rivals Microsoft and Apple • Richter scale:A scale ranging from 1 to 10, used to express the total amount of energy released by an earthquake. In this scale an increase of 1 represents a 32-fold increase in released energy. After Charles Francis Richter (1900-1985), American seismologist. 里克特震级 • scrappy:Full of fighting spirit.斗志旺盛的 • infiltrate:To cause (a liquid, for example) to permeate a substance
Google Rivals Microsoft and Apple • take on:to compete against someone or start a fight with someone, especially someone bigger or better than you • keep a lid on:to control a situation very carefully, especially so that it does not cause problems
Google Rivals Microsoft and Apple 1. What does the reporter compare the big news to? • A. Tsunami • B. Earthquake. • C. Flood. • D. Hurricane. A 7.5 earthquake at Richter scale
Google Rivals Microsoft and Apple 2. What can you do on Google? • A. Shop. • B. Get maps. • C. Check Email. • D. Find information.
Google Rivals Microsoft and Apple 3. What are Google’s two new plans? • A. Sell Video online. • B. Visit library on line. • C. Downloadable software package. • D. Download free software programs.
Google Rivals Microsoft and Apple 4. What does the “Google Pack” include? • A. Video player. • B. Instant messenger. • C. Downloading software • D. Antivirus program.
Google Rivals Microsoft and Apple 5. What can “Cube” do? • A. Link the computer with air-conditioner. • B. Link all the domestic electric appliances. • C. Link the computer and stereo. • D. Link the computer, stereo, TV, and air-conditioner all together.
Google Rivals Microsoft and Apple 6. Which of the following statements is NOT true? • A. Google is making new steps towards controlling the desktop. • B. Google will do anything they can to catch the attention from consumers. • C. The initiative of “Sell Video Online” is trying to take on Microsoft. • D. Google is very careful with all its plans.