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 time­fillers. 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 the distraction(消遣)of 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, e­books 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 shows or films on the way to work. With all these distractions, it's amazing that people still remember to get off the train.

　　1. Commuters on a London subway don't make eye contact because ________.

　　A. the British are usually shy on the train

　　B. the British law doesn't allow them to do so

　　C. they are busy working on their laptops

　　D. they are busy enjoying high­tech distractions

　　解析：由第二段的提问和回答以及下文的描述可知选D。

　　答案：D

　　2. All the following belong to "apps" except ______.

　　A. iShoot B. Tube Exits

　　C. iPod D. iSteam

　　解析：由第三至五段对apps的介绍可知iPod是与之并列的另一种产品。

　　答案：C

　　3. iShoot features a function of ________.

　　A. war games B. listening

　　C. writing D. guiding

　　解析：由第四段"...iShoot, is a game that features tanks"可知选A。

　　答案：A

　　4. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

　　A. Seeing you have these time­fillers, other commuters usually hesitate to bother you.

　　B. Apple must have made much money by selling their products to commuters.

　　C. iPod is not popular with the commuters of old age in London.

　　D. With the time­fillers, commuters usually miss their destinations.

　　解析：由文中人们都在使用这些产品，可推知Apple公司一定挣了很多的钱。

　　答案：B