From a major Windows upgrade（升级）to more powerful Web services and high-definition （高清晰） DVD．there’s a lot to look forward to in the coming year．
Vista View
Microsoft’s next major operating system，Windows Vista．looks different from today’s Windows．But the parts you can’t see might be even more important．Microsoft is focusing on protecting users from the viruses．worms，and other attacks that have become a serious problem in the last decade．But security isn’t the only point of Windows Vista．It includes additional gaming features．a new desktop search function．a new user interface（界面），compatibility，（兼容）with high—definition TV and multimedia equipment．
New DVD on the road
The next DVD generation has two layers．First．high-definition recording will mean more vivid sound and Pictures．It also means you might have to put aside your present DVD collection．as people did with tape cassettes in the 1980’s when CD was introduced．The new technology will record high-definition TV programs on a small disk without quality loss．And up to 50 gigabytes （十亿字节）of storage can put l3 hours of programs or eight movies on a disc．
Wireless Internet Everywhere．
Wife is coming．Despite the over publicity surrounding wireless networking．the fact remains that finding a public connection still takes work．Next year．connectivity should get easier．thanks to long-range broadband wireless technology from Intel called WiMax．According to an Intel spokesperson a WiMax signal”can carry 50miles in tests．but in reality about half that．”It means you can get online almost anywhere at any time．
Next-Generation Game Consoles（控制台）
Gamers．fasten your seat belts．This year will be one of the most exciting with major releases from Sony．Nintendo and Microsoft．It’s like an election：Every four years or so. gamers get to choose which platform they’ll support for the next cycle. As you’d expect，the processing and graphics （图形）hardware powering the consoles is impressive．They’ll include HDTV and high-speed Internet connectivity．
1．Which is NOT included in Windows Vista?
A．Gaming features． B．A new monitor．
C．High-definition TV． D．A new desktop search function．
2．With the new DVDs．you can__________．
A．Play raises B．record TV programs or movies
C．use smaller disks D．enjoy a bigger collection of DVDs
3．What do all the items listed above have in common?
A．They are convenient for gamers．
B．High speed Internet connectivity．
C．All involve a great leap in technology，
D．High definition．
4．What’s the purpose of writing this passage?
A．To inform you of ways to upgrade your house．
B．To introduce the new technology．
C．To inform you how to build up a digital centre．
D．To introduce the new designs．