A
Microsoft’s second console is now official, and it's called the Xbox Series S.
What is the Xbox Series S?
Earlier this year, Microsoft released the Xbox Series X. This next-generation console is due out just before Christmas, and promises amazing 8K pictures. It is aimed at buyers on a budget.
Xbox Series S, features
The first thing to note is that it's an all-digital console with no disc tray to keep costs down. Sony has already offered up much the same with its new PS5. And Microsoft responded to this trend with its all-digital Xbox One S, which came out last year.
The new console comes with a new — version handle. And rather than being all-black like the Series X, the Series S has a white design with a large dark circle on its front.
Xbox Series S release date
Microsoft will release the Xbox Series S for sale on November 10. That's the same day that the new-version Xbox Series X will come out. They'll also be on sale for Black Friday, November 27, so we may see some free presents available then.
Xbox Series S price
The new Xbox Series S is the cheaper of Microsoft's next-generation consoles. It'll cost you £249 in the UK, or $ 299 in the USA. That's far cheaper than the Xbox Series X, which is set to retail at £449 or $ 499.
1. What advantage does the Xbox Series S have?
A. Its size is bigger. B. Its price is lower.
C. It has more function. D. It looks more attractive.
2. When will the Xbox Series S be released?
A. On November 10. B. Earlier this year. C. On November 27. D. On Christmas.
3. What's the purpose of the text?
A. To show a design. B. To promote a technique.
C. To advertise a product. D. To introduce a company.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了微软第二款操纵台——Xbox Series S，介绍了其功能、发布日期和价格等信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“The new Xbox Series S is the cheaper of Microsoft's next-generation consoles. It'll cost you £249 in the UK, or $ 299 in the USA. That's far cheaper than the Xbox Series X, which is set to retail at £449 or $ 499.(新款Xbox S系列操纵台是微软下一代操纵台中价格较低的一款。在英国的售价为249英镑，在美国售价为299美元。这比零售价为449英镑或499美元的Xbox X系列要便宜得多)”可知，Xbox S系列的优势是它的价格更低。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Xbox Series S release date部分中“Microsoft will release the Xbox Series S for sale on November 10.(微软将于11月10日发售Xbox S系列)”可知，Xbox S系列11月10日发布。故选A。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Microsoft’s second console is now official, and it's called the Xbox Series S.(微软的第二款操纵台现在正式发布了，它被称为Xbox Series S)”结合文章主要介绍了微软第二款操纵台——Xbox Series S，介绍了其功能、发布日期和价格等信息。可推知，这篇文章的目的是为产品做广告。故选C。
