There was a time an event would not begin without a photographer.“I remember the days when event organizers would even delay a show if the photographer was running late,” says Balachandra Raju,a photographer of Sathyam studio,a still surviving photo studio in India’s southern city of Chennai.
Photo studios are facing extinction in the digital age.But as they struggle to continue doing the business,one research project is looking at ways to preserve their legacy(遗产) by digitizing archival(档案的) pictures.
The project,funded by the British Library,visited around 100 photo studios across the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu and digitized 10,000 prints.Many of the photos were taken between 1880-1980,and they ranged from pictures of families and famous stars to weddings and funerals.“The digital archive will be useful for those interested in history,” Said Zoe E Headley,one of the researchers.Ramesh Kumar,another researcher on the project,called it a “gold mine” for photographers.“The research we’ve done also highlights production techniques used before digital photography arrived in our cities and towns,” he said.
However, the researchers would often find old photos piled on top of one another in the storage room of a studio.“No one had bothered to clean them,” Kumar said,adding that many photos had been damaged due to the hot and wet weather in Tamil Nadu.
The owner of Nallapillai studio in central Tamil Nadu said he spends about 20,000 rupees (￡230;$310) each month to run the studio that was founded by his great grandfather almost 150 years ago.To survive in this digital age has been a struggle.“Many customers don’t book us for special events anymore,” he said,adding that they had all got smartphones to do the job.“I’m not sure if photo studios will exist five years from now,” he said.But this is why,according to Mr Raju,this archival project is so important.
1. What’s the main function of the research project?| A．Protect the legacy of photo studios. |
| B．Speed up the extinction of photo studios. |
| C．Search for better ways of taking photos. |
| D．Visit all the photo studios across the India. |
| A．Photo studios can attract many visitors. |
| B．Photographers can have a good working place. |
| C．Photographers get to learn about old photography techniques. |
| D．Photo studios have the chance to take pictures of famous stars. |
| A．Some photo studios are doing well. |
| B．Photo studios are booked for special events. |
| C．Some photo studios suffer from bad weather. |
| D．Photo studios give old pictures little protection. |
| A．Hopeful. | B．Negative. |
| C．Indifferent. | D．Dissatisfied. |
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【推荐1】Tens of thousands of ancient pictures carved into the rocks at one of France’s most important tourist sites are being gradually destroyed. Scientists and researchers fear that the 36,000 drawings on rocks in Mont Bego in the French Alps are being damaged so rapidly that they will not survive for future generations.
The mountain, believed to have once been a site for prayer, is scattered (散布) with 4,000-year-old drawings cut into bare rock. They include pictures of cows with horns, cultivated fields (耕地) and various gods and goddesses. But as the popularity of the site increases, the pictures are being ruined by thoughtless graffiti (涂鸦).
Jean Clottes is the chairman of the International Committee on Rock Art. He says, “People think that because the pictures have been there so long they will always continue to be there. But if the damage continues at this rate there will be nothing left in 50 years.”
He describes seeing tourists stamping on the drawings, wearing away the rock and definition (清晰) of the artwork as they do so. Some visitors, he says, even cut off parts to take home as souvenirs. “When people think they can’t take a good enough photograph, they rub the drawings to get a clearer picture,” he said. “The drawings are polished by the weather, and if the sun is shining and the visitors can’t see them properly they simply rub them to make them look fresher.” Other researchers describe how people arrive carrying long sticks with sharp ends to scratch (刮) their own drawings, or even their names, in the rocks.
But experts are divided over the best way to preserve the drawings. Henry de Lumley, director of the Museum of Natural History in Paris, believes that the only way to save the site is to turn the whole mountain into a “no-go” area, preventing the public from going there except on guided tours. Otherwise, he says, not only will the site be completely destroyed but important research work will be reduced.
Clottes disagrees, “The measure suggested by Henry de Lumley is the most severe, and while it is the most effective, it is also certain to bring about protests from people who live there,” he said. “The site was classified as a historic monument years ago by the Ministry of Culture, and we must do as much as possible to save what is there.”
David Lavergne, the regional architect, also wants to avoid closing the site. “Henry de Lumley’s idea isn’t ideal,” he said. “Our department feels that the best solution is to let people look at the site, but because the area is very big it is difficult to prevent visitors from damaging it. I would prefer that everyone was able to look at it, but the main problem is money. We do not have the funds to employ the necessary number of guards. We may have to consider charging a fee. It doesn’t seem to be possible to get the government support.”
In Nice, Annie Echassoux, who also worked on researching the site, is alarmed that as the mountain becomes easier to reach — tourists can now avoid the three-and-a-half-hour walk by hiring vehicles — the damage will increase rapidly. She thinks that the only solution is to rope off the area and provide guides. “You can’t say the plan can’t go ahead because there is no money,” she said. “That is not good enough. Money must be provided because the Ministry of Culture has classified this area as a historic site. If we don’t take steps, we will be responsible for losing the drawings for the next generation.”
1. Jean Clottes says that people who visit the mountain____.| A．do not believe the drawings are old. |
| B．believe they are allowed to paint there |
| C．think the drawings should be left alone |
| D．think the drawings will not disappear |
| A．helped to clean the drawings |
| B．taken bits of the rock home |
| C．been unable to take photographs |
| D．misunderstood what the pictures mean |
| A．set up research projects |
| B．protect public rights |
| C．keep out individual visitors |
| D．ban traffic in the area |
| A．Supportive. | B．Disappointed. |
| C．Worried. | D．Hesitant. |
| A．advertise the closing of the site |
| B．warn visitors about the dangers of the site |
| C．encourage scientists to visit the site |
| D．describe fears for the future of the site |
【推荐2】The main hall of a 135-year old temple in Shanghai will be moved 30 meters to its north in order to create more space for visitors. Thousands of people gather and see the moving of the temple that started on Saturday.
The Mahavira Hall, of Shanghai's Jade Buddha Temple, was built in 1882. The temple in downtown Shanghai attracts more than two million visitors a year. Daily visitors can reach as high as 100,000.
A major renovation project started in 2014. The moving of the temple started on Saturday and is set to be finished in two weeks. The main hall of the temple will be relocated 30.66 meters northward within the temple and elevated 1.05 meters.
Master Jue Xing, abbot of the Jade Buddha Temple and vice president of the Buddhist Association of China, said moving the hall will create more space between buildings and reduce the risks of a stampede as the temple is usually tightly packed.
Buddhist statues and relics in the hall will also be moved together with the hall, he said.
Workers pumped cement into the foundation of the hall because the old building's foundation was rather soft, he said.
Statues and other relics in the building were stabilized and protected with frames to avoid damage, he said.
The moving will be carried out with the help of relic preservation experts from the Shanghai Museum, he said.
Shanghai has had several successful projects to move old buildings, including a school in 2009 and a concert hall in 2002. On Aug. 31st, Shanghai Concert Hall began to move 66.46 meters northward after the last concert was held in the previous location and reopened to audience two years later. The moving was recognized as a wonder of construction protection and inspired the experts of the moving of the the Mahavira Hall.
1. Which of the following job will not be done?| A．The temple will be relocated about 30 meters northward |
| B．Buddhist statues and relics in the hall will be moved together |
| C．The foundation of the hall will be strengthened with cerement |
| D．Statues and relics in the hall will be stabilized with frames |
| A．The Jade Temple of Shanghai attracts 100,000. visitors every year |
| B．The major renovation project completed in 2014 |
| C．Moving the hall is to make more space for visiting and to reduce the risks of stampede |
| D．Shanghai have had some successful experience of moving buildings |
| A．Science and technology | B．culture |
| C．Travel | D．Life and Health |
【推荐3】Should we allow modern buildings to be built next to older buildings in a historic area of a city? In order to answer this question, we must first examine whether people really want to preserve the historic feel of an area. Not all historical buildings are attractive. However, there may be other reasons --- for example, economic reasons --- why they should be preserved. So, let us assume that historical buildings are both attractive and important to the majority of people. What should we do then if a new building is needed?
In my view, new architectural styles can exist perfectly well alongside an older style. Indeed, there are many examples in my own home town of Tours where modern designs have been placed very successfully next to old buildings. As long as the building in question is pleasing and does not dominate (影响) its surroundings too much, it often improves the attractiveness of the area.
It is true that there are examples of new buildings which have spoilt (破坏) the area they are in, but the same can be said of some old buildings too. Yet people still speak against new buildings in historic areas. I think this is simply because people are naturally conservative(保守的)and do not like change.
Although we have to respect people’s feelings as fellow users of the buildings, I believe that it is the duty of the architect and planner to move things forward. If we always reproduced what was there before, we would all still be living in caves. Thus, I would argue against copying previous architectural styles and choose something fresh and different, even though that might be the more risky choice.
1. What does the author say about historical buildings in the first paragraph?| A．They have nothing to do with the historic feel of an area. |
| B．Most of them are too expensive to preserve. |
| C．They are more pleasing than modern buildings. |
| D．Some of them are not attractive. |
| A．Destroy old buildings |
| B．Choose new architectural styles |
| C．Put things in a different place |
| D．Respect people’s feelings for historical buildings |
| A．To explain why people dislike change. |
| B．To warn that we could end up living in caves. |
| C．To admit how new buildings have ruined their surroundings. |
| D．To argue that modern buildings can be built in historic areas. |
【推荐1】Some dogs can be really mean. They fight with other dogs and bark at you on the street when you walk by.
Now scientists say that some dogs are badly behaved because they were taken away from their mothers too early. Scientists say this can turn them into aggressive(有攻击性的)dogs.
Researchers at the University of Milan in Italy studied 140 dogs aged between 18 months and seven years, according to the Daily Mail newspaper.
Half of these dogs had been taken away from their mothers and given new homes when they were between 30 and 40 days old. The other half were taken away when they were 60 days old.
Researchers asked the owners where their pets were from and what breed they were. Then they asked owners to write down whenever their dogs behaved badly. Examples of bad behavior include biting furniture and clothes, barking a lot, and being aggressive to people. Some dogs got angry if other dogs took away their food and toys. Some got scared when they were walking outdoors or if they heard a sudden noise.
The scientists found that bad behavior was more common in dogs that had been taken away from their mothers between 30 and 40 days old.
Behavior was also worse in dogs that had been removed early and put in pet shops than those that had been removed later.
So if you want to keep a pet dog. think twice before getting one younger than two months old. Your puppy could grow up to be a real troublemaker.
1. The underlined word “mean” in the first paragraph can be replaced by .| A．poor | B．unkind |
| C．smart | D．unsafe |
| A．Biting clothes. | B．Barking at people. |
| C．Taking away others’ food. | D．Being unfriendly to people. |
| A．140 dogs aged 18 days to 7 months were studied. |
| B．Dogs behaved better after receiving special training. |
| C．The research found no clear connections between breed and had behavior. |
| D．All the dogs in the experiment had not been taken away from their mothers after birth. |
| A．a pet magazine | B．a fiction book |
| C．an advertisement | D．an amusing newspaper |
【推荐2】Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.
Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water. Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses （球场） in good condition. This causes major environmental effects. For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas.
There are many environment-friendly sports. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You don’t need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you don’t have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit. If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and have better weight control.
Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be “green gyms”. They are better replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. And best of all, it’s free.
1. Which of the following is the author most probably in favor of?| A．Cycling around a lake. |
| B．Motor racing in the desert. |
| C．Playing basketball in a gym. |
| D．Swimming in a sports center. |
| A．It is popular in Portugal and Spain. |
| B．It causes water shortages around the world. |
| C．It pollutes the earth with chemicals and wastes. |
| D．It needs water and electricity to keep its courses green. |
| A．it is an outdoor sport |
| B．it improves our health |
| C．it uses fewer resources |
| D．it is recommended by experts |
| A．show us the function of major sports |
| B．encourage us to go in for green sports |
| C．discuss the major influence of popular sports |
| D．introduce different types of environment-friendly sports |
【推荐3】When Purdue University researchers set out to develop a new paint, the goal was to create one that would reflect sunlight away from a building. It turns out they also set an official Guinness world record for the whitest paint on the planet.
“When we started this project about seven years ago, we had saving energy and fighting climate change in mind,” Professor Xiulin Ruan said.
The paint reflects 98.1% of solar radiation while also emitting infrared (红外线的) heat.
Because the paint absorbs less heat from the sun than it emits, a surface coated with this paint is cooled below the surrounding temperature without consuming power. Typical commercial white paint gets warmer rather than cooler, Paints on the market that are designed to reject heat reflect only 80%-90% of sunlight and can’t make surfaces cooler than their surroundings.
“Conventional air conditioners consume power that is often from burning fossil fuel. Meanwhile, while they move the heat from inside of a house to the outside, they turn the electricity into heat and leave even more heat to the surrounding and earth, further causing a heat island effect and warming up the Earth,” Professor Ruan told IFLScience.
“In contrast, our paint does not consume any power, and directly sends off all the heat to the deep space, thus helping cooling down the Earth. According to a previous model, painting 0.5-1% of the Earth’s surface (roofs, roads, cars, unused land, etc) with our paint will stop the warming trend. Painting many human made-structures would be a great way to fight the climate crisis in many ways. The paint is not yet available commercially and the scientists are working with a commercial company to speed up the paint production and put it on the market.
1. What’s the purpose of creating the whitest paint?| A．To make the street cleaner. |
| B．To help fight climate change |
| C．To remind people of climate warming. |
| A．It sets an official standard for the whitest paint on the earth. |
| B．It turns the light into heat and makes the houses much cooler |
| C．It makes whatever it’s painted on much cooler than its surroundings. |
| A．About 80%. | B．About 90%. | C．About 98.1%. |
| A．The World’s Whitest Paint |
| B．Paint the Earth White |
| C．A Wonderful Invention |
【推荐1】We have all imagined what it might be like to go into space and to land on Mars. Now at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida you and your family can live it. There are two parts to the new program, the Astronaut Training Experience (ATX) and Mars Base 1.
The Astronaut Training Experience
The virtual reality (虚拟现实) Walk-on-Mars, Land-and-Drive-on-Mars full-motion simulator (全动态模拟器) and Spacewalk Training are all parts of the ATX. If you or your children already love science and have a deep interest in space, this will bring that love to life. Prepare for your mission to Mars by training like a real NASA astronaut headed to space. Ever wanted to take a spacewalk? How about a zero-gravity experience, where you fix space equipment like a real astronaut would?
You can do any of these as “mini missions” if you don’t have time to do them all at once. Each stage takes about 30-45 minutes.
Mars Base 1
What could be cooler than a day actually spent on Mars? Not an hour or a walk through a display, but a real day working and surviving on the planet’s surface doing real science? Become a “rookie (新手) astronaut” participating in simulations and scientific research to grow and analyze crops in the Mars Botany Lab, or use robots to accomplish tasks. Yes, you actually take part in these activities, and grow real food that is really used and consumed.
Both the ATX and Mars Base 1 offer the magic of space travel without leaving the ground.
1. Who are the intended readers of the text?| A．Students. | B．Educators. |
| C．Astronauts. | D．Parents. |
| A．The virtual reality Walk-on-Mars |
| B．The Land and-Drive on-Mars full-motion simulator |
| C．The Rookie Astronaut |
| D．The Spacewalk Training |
| A．Grow space plants. | B．Use robots to do tasks. |
| C．Get trained like a real astronaut. | D．See space equipment exhibitions. |
| A．About 20-45 minutes. | B．About 30-45 minutes. |
| C．About 30-40 minutes. | D．About 40-50 minutes. |
| A．Both offer real food to taste. | B．Both take less than an hour. |
| C．Both provide hands-on activities. | D．Both recommend mini missions. |
【推荐2】From an innocent children’s cartoon character to a top cultural icon, Peppa Pig, a British preschool animated TV series, has undergone an amazing journey in adapting to Chinese culture and China’s market.
2015
In June, the Peppa Pig TV series was introduced to the Chinese market by Entertainment One and first aired on the CCTV Children’s Channel. Shortly after its publication, Peppa Pig attracted billions of views on social media platforms like iQiyi, Youku and Tudou.
2016
The Peppa Pig TV series was broadcast on the CCTV Children’s Channel for a second round. It also gained more viewers on the Golden Eagle Animation Channel, Hunan TV.
2017
The phrase “Peppa Pig Girl” became one of the hottest buzzwords(时髦术语) on China’s Internet. It refers to a girl who holds a positive attitude toward life even though she tends to be lazy in her daily life. She might look a bit silly and often have tasty food as a top priority on her mind.
2018
Rumors claimed that Peppa Pig was banned from Douyin, China’s major video sharing platform, saying it “violates the community regulations and has not passed censorship ”. In May, however, representatives from Douyin said the app was not forbidding Peppa Pig.
2019
According to Entertainment One, more than 40 million Peppa Pig books have been sold since its second round broadcast on CCTV. In the year of the Pig, more companies are adding Peppa-themed elements to their products for promotion.
1. Since ________, more than 40 million Peppa Pig books have been sold.| A．2015 | B．2016 |
| C．2017 | D．2018 |
| A．CCTV Children’s Channel | B．iQiyi |
| C．Youku | D．Tudou. |
| A．The TV series was first broadcast on Hunan TV. |
| B．Food is the favorite of a Peppa Pig Girl, who is silly. |
| C．Year of the Pig will help promote the sales of the Peppa-themed products. |
| D．Peppa Pig was banned in Douyin because it broke the law. |
【推荐3】Human Environments Photo Contest
Time: It will run from September 1st through December 31st,2020.
Theme: Human Environments—How to protect our living environments
Introduction: Throughout history, humans have learned how to build custom environments to meet both their private and public lives, and have progressively perfected such spaces to adjust to their increasing needs. In 2020, how do our man-made environments look and what do they say about the contemporary societies we live in?
Categories: “Single Image” for single photographs; “Series” for full projects
Who can enter: Open to all students in the world.
Entry fee: $10 for a single entry
Prizes: The 1st prize winner will receive $100 in CASH and a gold medal.
The 2nd and 3rd prize winners will each receive $50 in CASH and a silver medal.
Contest Rules:
(1) Submitted photo (s) must be your original creation！
(2)Your photo (s) should not be larger than 8.5x 11 in size.
Image requirements: jpg format; at least 1440px wide; 300dpi is preferable, but 72dpi will work as well.
Online submission of digital photographs is via the website. If you’d like to participate in the “Single Image” category, you can send a maximum of 3 images. If you’d like to enter the “Series’ category, you should send a selection of 10-15 images from the same project.
Copyright: Full ownership of the copyright for every submitted image remains with its author. You can grant(授予) FotoRoom the possibility to use the submitted images on its website.
Digital Submissions: If your photo is digitally created, then you should follow these two steps:
(1)Fill out this entry form and click to submit.
(2)Then you MUST email your file to art@ photocontest. com.
Mail Submissions: If your photo is on paper or any other non-digital format, then mail your entry form and artwork to: SAVE THE FROGS!
P.O. Box 78758 Los Angeles, CA90016 the USA
1. What can we know about the contest？
| A．All people can take part in it. | B．It lasts for a few months in 2020. |
| C．Its theme is about environment pollution. | D．There is only one category for the contest. |
| A．must pay the entry fee | B．must be good at photographing |
| C．must be active in protecting the environment | D．should hand in their photos before September 1st |
| A．He will receive $100 and two medals. |
| B．He will receive$100 and a gold medal. |
| C．He will lose his ownership of his prize-winning work. |
| D．He will see his prize-winning work at art＠photocontest.com. |
| A．can’t be over 3 images | B．must be 8.5 x 11 in size |
| C．should be their original work | D．have no limit in the number |
| A．must be 1440px wide | B．has a high chance to win |
| C．is not allowed to be competed | D．has a different submitting way from photos on paper |
【推荐1】When Lina was awoken by the sound of thunder, she was alone on the island. The air was cool and bullfrogs croaked. It was that brief moment when the summer sun had set but the stars hadn’t yet appeared. Lina rubbed her eyes and looked around. “Hello?” she called. “Celia? Marie?” There was no response.
The moon was rising now, shedding light on the island. They had always called it “Forgotten Island “because no one but they seemed to remember its existence. It wasn't on any of the maps they could find, and even the forest rangers didn’t know about it. Lina loved that the island, hidden in a heavily-wooded side stream of the river, was a secret between the three friends-her, Celia, and Marie. But now Lina was here alone, and it was night. Worse still, it was her own fault.
“Come on, Lina,let Marie row the boat.” Celia had said. Marie was two years older than Lina, but she was a hopeless rower. That’s why Lina refused and rowed the boat to the island. The argument that followed the refusal took the usual form. Celia took Marie’s side, as she always did. Lina exploded and yelled at them to just leave. So they got back in the boat and left.
A bolt of lightning crossed the darkened sky, accompanied by a deafening thunder clap. The storm was here. As the first cold raindrop slid down her neck, Lina’s mind returned to her current problem. She was stuck here by herself. She just hoped she didn’t become as forgotten as the island. The thought of it sent a chill down her back.
Suddenly, Lina spotted something in the water. It was a boat, and inside it were Marie, Celia, and Marie’s dad, who was steering through the fast flowing waters. As the boat approached, they saw Lina waving and the worried expressions on their faces turned to relief.
In her excitement Lina jumped into the river. Only once she was in the icy water did she remember how fast the water was moving. Luckily a strong arm reached into the water and pulled her out. She smiled weakly at Marie’s dad and, without a word, hugged Celia and Marie. They didn’t seem to mind becoming wet.
1. What is special about the island?| A．It is very near the ocean. |
| B．It is a popular place for boating. |
| C．It is surrounded by thick forest. |
| D．It has never been reached by others. |
| A．Lina was left alone on the island. |
| B．Marie would not help row the boat. |
| C．Marie didn't know how to row the boat. |
| D．Celia supported Marie in the disagreement. |
| A．Her shame about the unnecessary argument. |
| B．The first raindrop of the approaching storm. |
| C．The idea that no one would come to save her. |
| D．The drop in temperature as the sun went down. |
| A．All of them could swim well. |
| B．They had an adventurous spirit. |
| C．They lived far away from the island. |
| D．They quarreled with one another badly. |
【推荐2】Born blind is tough in any case. But things were even harder for Srikanth Bolla who was born in a small village in India, where the common belief was that kids with disabilities were “of no use” and therefore, better off dead. Fortunately, Srikanth’s parents loved their son and refused to give him up. Instead, they encouraged the blind boy to dream big and reach for the star.
Srikanth did not disappoint his parents. The now twenty-four-year-old is the founder CEO of Bollant Industries.
Of course, getting here was not easy. Being both blind and poor meant that Srikanth had to face hard challenges. As a young boy, Srikanth attended a regular school near his home. Unfortunately, the students and teachers didn’t quite like him because of his disability. As a result, the young boy was largely ignored and often spent the entire day alone.
Concerned this would hold back Srikanth’ s development, his family decided to send him to a special school in Hyderabad. Sure enough, the young boy soon rose to the top of his class, earning awards in speech and debate competitions. But Srikanth was prevented from studying sciences when he reached 10th grade, because it was thought too “dangerous” for a blind student. Not wanting to give up, Srikanth took legal action and became the first blind student in the country allowed to study sciences.
Late, after graduating from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Srikanth set up Bollant Industries in 2012.For just four years, it has become a powerhouse with over 450 employees,70% of whom are physically challenged.
Being disabled doesn’ t mean being unable. “If the world looks at me and says, ‘Srikanth, you can do nothing,’ I will look back at the world and say I can do anything.” the young man says.
1. Why was Srikanth sent to a special school?| A．His parents became richer than before. |
| B．He could be treated equally there. |
| C．This school was free for disabled students. |
| D．He was sent away by the regular school. |
| A．He was born in a poor village. |
| B．He cared about disabled people. |
| C．His parents were strict with him in his study. |
| D．He was loved by the villagers when he was young. |
| A．Intelligent and determined. |
| B．Active and honest. |
| C．Patient and careful. |
| D．Kind but stubborn. |
| A．Chances Are Everywhere |
| B．No Challenges, No Success |
| C．Big Dream Makes a Difference |
| D．Disability Doesn’t Mean Being Unable |
【推荐3】The world’s two largest pizza chains, Dominos and Pizza Hut, are constantly trying to come up with new ways to keep existing customers and attract new ones. While Dominos attract fans by using high-tech concepts like delivery robots, Pizza Hut focuses on making the delivery box more exciting. In 2015, they introduced a pizza box that could be transformed into a movie projector (放映机) and now, one that turns into a fully functioning DJ.
The battery-powered DJ Pizza box looks like a normal delivery box from outside. However, flip (轻弹) it up and you will find something amazing. To transform the box into a playable DJ, the user has to sync it to a smart phone or computer via Bluetooth and connect it to a DJ software. Once the setup is complete, the DJ can instantly become the life of the party by pressing on the cardboard keys in the box.
As you may have already guessed, getting your hands on this lightweight DJ turntable is not going to be easy. The limited edition box which was shown to the public earlier this month is only available in the United Kingdom, and even worse, at just five of the country’s 350 Pizza Hut location.
Though that is unfortunate, Pizza Hut did introduce a Flick Football Field pizza box for its US fans this week. It features a football field printed on top and comes with removable goal posts, football triangles, and a scorecard. The tabletop game is played by flipping the paper balls back and forth across the board and seeing where they land on the scoreboard. The player with the highest score wins. Though it may not be as exciting as the playable DJ, the game board is easier to obtain since they are available at all US Pizza Hut locations with the purchase of a medium pie.
1. Why does Pizza Hut focus on new forms of delivery boxes?| A．To absorb Dominos. |
| B．To increase its sales. |
| C．To make its pizza tastier. |
| D．To please British customers. |
| A．Add. |
| B．Link. |
| C．Gather. |
| D．Collect. |
| A．It is a limited edition pizza box. |
| B．It is intended for customers in the US. |
| C．Any Pizza Hut customer can get one. |
| D．It seems more interesting than a DJ box. |
