1 . When running through an airport, your luggage becomes a burden for you. A new ride-on suitcase called the Airwheel, currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, can let your luggage carry you around for a change.
Companies like Trunki have been making ride-on suitcases for kids for years, and later involved in adapting them for adults too. And the appeal of the idea is hard to deny—who wouldn’t want to slide to their terminal (航站楼) on top of their luggage, rather than trying to carry it while you’re running?
The Airwheel is designed to make it come true, equipping an electric motor, rechargable battery and a steering (操控) device just like the motorbike handlebars. The accelerator and brake take the form of buttons on the handle, and the 4-in(10-cm) wheels are apparently tough enough to run over rocky roads and cracks. The outer frame is strong enough to support riders weighing up to 130 kg.
At max speed the case can get up to 10 km/h, and the battery will last one hour at that speed. The company says that not only is this faster than other ride-on suitcases, but the more upright sitting position is more comfortable and natural than the bent-over posture of others, which is the riders’ big hit.
For a touch of customization (定制), the Airwheel connects to an app which lets users set up colors and patterns of lights. There’s also a search mode to help you find it on a luggage transfer-belt. That said, making the suitcase transparent is a bit of a unique design choice. Your customized suitcase will draw your attention easily.
The Airwheel has already passed its goal on Kickstarter, with 44 days remaining on the campaign. If all goes to plan, shipping should begin in February 2024.
1. Why does Trunki company try to produce the Airwheel?| A．It is popular with kids. | B．It meets the demands of customers. |
| C．It can raise fund for the local airport. | D．It can help travellers keep their luggage. |
| A．The equipment of the Airwheel. | B．The methods to use the Airwheel. |
| C．The applications of the Airwheel. | D．The process of making the Airwheel. |
| A．Its longer duration of transport. | B．Its popular bent-over posture. |
| C．Its increasing running speed. | D．Its natural sitting position. |
| A．Widely available. | B．Completely controlled. |
| C．Easily recognized. | D．Environmentally friendly. |
2 . If you explore somewhere interesting, you should never miss the three beautiful bookstores in the world.
City Lights
City Lights, an independent bookstore-publisher combination specializing (专门从事) in world literature, the arts and politics, is still one of the world’s greatest bookstore since it was founded by the poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti. It became well-known for publishing important poem Howl and Other Poems. Having been a gathering place for American literary icons (偶像), like Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg. City Lights is located at 261 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco.
Shakespeare and Company
Originally founded in 1919 by Sylvia Beach, Shakespeare and Company is a combination of a bookstore and a reading library, specializing in English-language literature. In the 1920s, the store was a meeting point for literary icons such as Ezra Pound, Ernest Hemingway and James Joyce. Located in the 5th arrondissement (郡，法国行政区), on Paris’s Left Bank, the current store was opened in 1951, named after and in honor of the earlier store that closed during World War II.
Selexyz Dominicanen Bookstore
The 800-year- old Domonican church in Maastricht has been turned into one of the most beautiful bookstore in the world- Selexyz Dominicanen Bookstore. The store keeps the character and charm of the old church. It houses the largest stock of books in English in the city. Reading here is a special experience.
1. Where is City Lights?| A．In Maastricht. | B．In Paris. | C．In San Francisco | D．In Berlin. |
| A．Sylvia Beach | B．Ernest Hemingway | C．James Joyce | D．Lawrence Ferlinghetti |
| A．It became well-known because of a poem. | B．It was closed during World War II. |
| C．It keeps the character of an old church. | D．It contains a great number of travel books. |
| A．Salesgirl and customer. | B．Passenger and driver. | C．Wife and husband. |
| A．History. | B．News. | C．Sports. |
1. What does the man's friend want to drink?
| A．Orange juice. | B．Milk with sugar. | C．Coffee with milk. |
| A．10 yuan. | B．90 yuan. | C．100 yuan. |
1. Who did Fred have a fight with last night?
| A．A storekeeper. | B．A policeman. | C．His brother. |
| A．At home. | B．In the hospital. | C．In the police station. |
| A．Some coffee. | B．Some apple juice. | C．A cup of tea. |
1. Who use camels in their sports?
| A．Americans. | B．The Arabs. | C．Chinese people. |
| A．Baseball. | B．Basketball. | C．Running. |
| A．Below 200 years. | B．About 300 years. | C．Over 1, 000 years. |
| A．War. | B．Pride. | C．Friendship. |
| A．At about7. | B．At about 8. | C．At about 9. |
1. Whose house is the girl going to on Sunday?
| A．Susie’s. | B．Mary’s. | C．Jenny’s. |
| A．See a movie. | B．Go shopping. | C．Watch a basketball game. |
| A．Her backpack is lost. | B．Her backpack is broken. | C．Her backpack is full of books. |
