From the Development Layers, we know that ______.
A.hardware configurations are the same
B.most computers at present don't support Fortran, Pascal, Lisp, etc.
C.application programmers prefer more architectural transparency
D.the author doesn't want to develop machine-dependent programming environment
While most people think of the prototypical geek(表演滑稽戏的人) when defining computer programmers, the field is becoming more diverse as more people enter the field, attracted by high salaries. However, successful software developers are intelligent, abstract thinkers who are good with mathematics and logical reasoning. A programmer must be able to pay attention to details, since as Sean Tierney, an IT manager at an Internet start-up, notes, "abstract thinking is needed, not ambiguous thinking. You have to be able to pay attention to details. A misplaced comma will stop the application from functioning. In programming either the application works or it doesn't."
Software development is still a male dominated field. The current programming culture is still known for lax attitudes towards time-keeping and dress codes—not to mention to distaste for authority. The combination of high salaries and high demand allows these professionals to have more control over their working conditions. "Managing programmers is like herding cats" is a common expression in the industry.
Contrary to the geek stereotype, communication skills are very important, both written and verbal. Many good software engineers prefer clearly defined specifications and well documented code so that future programmers have a lucid understanding of what has already been done. A typical dot-com will have only a few software engineers because of high costs. Therefore, a staff programmer may be called upon to represent and explain technical requirements to other staff, clients, and partners.
The salaries are quite high in this field, ranging from $50K to $120K+, depending on the years of experience, educational background, range of languages and skills, management level(such as development lead), and industry. Note that start-ups may pay significantly less than banks or other major corporations; and consultants may earn significantly more than their full-time, one-company counterparts. Nevertheless, most employees prefer to work at lower-paying dot-corns and software development houses because they prefer more relaxed, egalitarian company cultures. No matter what the industry, benefits include stock options and bonuses, although these too vary from place to place.
Most of the top salaries require some management responsibilities as well as programming. There is a cap for those who wish to avoid management and just code for the rest of their lives. Programmers who decide to move into management or who start their own businesses often stop programming eventually as business requirements take up most of their time and they are unable to keep current in the field.
Why more and more people became interested in becoming computer programmers?
A.Because the job is very interesting.
B.Because they can get well paid in this profession.
C.Because it takes no great efforts to learn to do it.
D.Because of the high social status of the professionals.
Which of the following about the anti-viruses tools can't be inferred from the passage?
A.Usually companies, when making an anti-virus tool, will have to think how to make their product effective in the far future.
B.The most difficult thing for programmers is that their tool will be able to kill the viruses expected to plague computer in the coming year.
C.More viruses will come into being at a greater speed than they do now.
D.When people evaluate an anti-virus tool, they will consider whether it will be profitable.
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As a home entertainment, [29] television rapidly became more popular than any other form. A news broadcast became more immediate when people could actually see the scene in question and the movements of the figures. Films could be viewed in the comfort of the home and variety shows were also available. Though much of the entertainment was of a popular kind like quiz competitions, some remarkable cultural programs were also shown. The publicity given to the actors and actresses on the screen meant that [31] a group of personalities became familiar in every household. One of the most popular programmers was the televised coverage of sport. And one interesting result of the television broadcast was the increased attendance at the actual events.
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A.Because television is cheaper to purchase.
B.Because people could see the scene and the figures in movements.
C.Because television provides comfort to people.
D.Because television makes some actors and actress known to common people.
______ I like France, I don't think French is the most beautiful tongue in the world.
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B.If only
C.Only if
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A.Because they are not news.
B.Because they aren't pleasant to read.
C.Because most people don't like to read about them.
D.Because they are difficult to understand.