单选题 Need a tablet that can handle the demands of family life? Astak aims to please with the Neos tablet-top, a versatile, albeit pricey, device that can sit upright at an easy-to-view angle on a kitchen counter and even withstand the inevitable spilled drink. The tablet"s 5-megapixel camera can be tilted, allowing you to snap photos and record videos at different angles. Its two 5-watt speakers are powerful enough to share a favorite song with your family while its 15.6-inch touch-screen display with a resolution of 1,366 by 768 pixels can be set up for a two-player game. Powered by the Android 4.11 Jelly Bean operating system, the tablet includes Wi-Fi connectivity, Bluetooth technology, a USB port and a SD/MMC card reader. It costs about ＄500.
You can keep track of the temperature of the steak you threw on the grill with the iGrillmini Bluetooth smart meat thermometer. Compact enough to hold in one hand, the thermometer has a magnetic mount so you can easily attach it to the side of a grill or a smoker. Using the included apps and probe, the thermometer can send updates to an iPhone or iPad via a wireless Bluetooth signal that automatically connects to your device when it"s within a 150-foot range. It also has a LED display that provides updates on the food"s doneness. The iDevices thermometer is set to ship in mid-December for about ＄40.
The Portable Charging Folio Mini can keep your tablet and other gadgets charged up and ready to go. The folio case includes a built-in USB charging hub with four ports and an AC adapter with a 4-foot cable. Side snaps provide easy access to ports and cables and an elastic bungee system helps keep cables organized. Available in gray or black with a marbled felt fabric, the folio case from AViiQ costs about ＄ 80. Need even more juice? The company also makes a Portable Charging Folio with battery for ＄150.
An origami-like folding cover lets you position the iPad Air to suit your viewing needs: portrait mode for reading a book and landscape mode for watching a video. When the iPad is in transit, a soft microfiber cover shields its display while a polycarbonate casing protects it from scratches and shocks. The case also has built-in magnets that support the iPad"s auto-wake and sleep features. Priced at ＄60, Moshi"s VersaCover iPad Air Stand Case with Origami Cover is available in green, blue, pink and gray.

单选题 According to Paragraph 1, what feature does NOT belong to this new tablet?

【正确答案】 C

【答案解析】[解析] 细节题。由第一段第二句“Astak aims to please with the Neos tablet-top, a versatile, albeit pricey, device that can sit upright at an easy-to-view angle on a kitchen counter and even withstand the inevitable spilled drink.”可知：这款平板电脑可在任何角度观看，并且不怕饮料溅在上面，这分别与D项，A项内容相符。由第一段第五句“Powered by the Android 4.11 Jelly Bean operating system, the tablet includes Wi-Fi connectivity...”可知：这款电脑采用的是安卓操作系统，并可以连接到无线网络上。这与B项内容相符，与C项内容不符。所以本题正确答案是C。

单选题 The thermometer will be preferred by which group of people?

【正确答案】 C

【答案解析】[解析] 推理题。由第二段第一句“You can keep track of the temperature of the steak you threw on the grill with the iGrillmini Bluetooth smart meat thermometer.”以及第四句“It also has a LED display that provides updates on the food"s doneness.”可知：这款智能温度计专门是监控烤肉进程的，由此可以推断喜欢吃烤肉的人会喜欢该设备，这与C项内容相符，所以本题正确答案是C。