“If I had one million yuan, I would buy you a palace! Do I have one million yuan? No, I don’t! so I only can spend ten fen(分) on this short message, sending you my best wishes! ”
Today, SMS—Short Message Service is popular, and China Mobile says that every second, there are 410 messages being sent.
Look around you! People are watching their mobiles, smiling or laughing. Thumbs are pressing buttons, bring happiness to their friends. The humor of the words shows how beautiful language is! Through SMS, we know the weather report, share jokes and news, express love and friendship.
“Thumb Culture” is becoming more and more popular. It is reported that 67% of young people like to “Short” to greet each other. Internet SMS will provide more convenience to people. I am grateful for the progress because SMS saves me much money. Just on the tip of thumb, so much joy can be found!
小題1:The first paragraph is a(n) __________.
A.e-mail.B.short message.C.piece of news.D.story.
小題2:What can people do through SMS?
A.Buy a palace.B.Provide food.
C.Learn foreign language.D.Send messages.
小題3:The people are smiling and laughing when sending messages because they_________.
A.save much money.B.know the weather report.
C.enjoy the happiness of SMS.D.have one million yuan.
小題4:The writer thinks that_________.
A.SMS helps people a lot.B.people can find joy on the Internet.
C.greeting can cost much money.D.thumb has become a kind of culture.

小題1:B
小題1:D
小題1:C
小題1:A
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