高中英语语法填空:短文题型培优练习 Test 12

PDAs and smartphones (any electronic handheld device that integrates the functionality of a mobile phone, PDA or other information appliance) can serve purposes 　61　 that of a calendar and address manager. Computers on handhelds are capable of running thousands of programs, 　62　 (include) educational tools for students with disabilities. The iPhone has a number of apps 　63　 (avail) for students with disabilities; one recent usage is as a pocket communication device for users with speech difficulties.

Students may use PDAs, mobile phones and smartphones to set a reminder to take a medication, record lectures, store lesson notes and assignments by beaming documents, look up the spelling of a word in a mobile dictionary, load pictures and maps of 　64　 (familiar) locations, or communicate messages from a teacher to a parent. For example, using Google Maps on a cell phone or smartphone can turn the device into a simple GPS tool — helping students navigate neighborhoods, build confidence in navigational skills, and enhance independence.

Advances in technology have yielded even more 　65　 (detail) options for mapping. New smartphone applications generating buzz include augmented reality programs 　66　 (use) the built-in camera and Internet capabilities of the phone. One such program shows subway information, coffee shops, and restaurants superimposed over an image of the user's current location. 　67　 the user moves, the information is 　68　 (automatic) updated in real-time. Such tools may be helpful for individuals who have difficulty with direction and unfamiliar locations.

　69　 mobile devices are still not allowed in some schools, these everyday electronics do offer significant potential to aid users with built-in or third party applications, visual and audio reminders, predictive word software, and voice recognition options. As teachers and administrators recognize the potential of a “pocket computer” for students with special needs, mobile computing 　70　 (become) more common in the classroom.