A.Pay for the shoes. | B.Go to the shoe shop. | C.Borrow money from the man. |
2 . These days, if there’s something you’re scared about while traveling, from insect bites to having your credit card stolen on the beach, there’s a piece of technology to deal with it.
The Smart Suitcase
An IndieGogo campaign has produced the Bluesmart, a suitcase for people who like every part of their travel life to be connected — and the features are pretty impressive. The Bluesmart can be locked and unlocked via your phone, tracked worldwide, weigh its own contents, charge your devices, and warn you if it’s separated from you. It costs $329.00.
The Portable Water Sterilizer
If you’ve ever had Delhi Belly or any kind of waterborne disease while travelling, this will seem like a complete life saver. The SteriPen is a handheld UV water purifier, and can kill 99.9percent of waterborne bacteria and diseases in whatever water you stick it in. It can purify a full liter of water in 90 seconds. It’s also pretty reasonable at $69.95.
The RealTime Translator
Sigmo is designed to be a small, handheld realtime translator for 25 languages. It’s tiny—barely the size of a square of chocolate— and can be used with earphones or speakers and during phone calls. Right now, they’re predicting that it will be $65.00, but keep an eye on the developers for news.
The Cooling TeeShirt
Sol Cool is designed for people hiking around in heat. The fabric of the clothes has significant cooling functions when it comes to human body heat, creating a nice cool sense next to the skin. The fabric is also very highwicking and UV protected, so you can still wear clothes in extreme heat without boiling. A woman’s shirt costs $60.00.
1. What should be bought for those sensitive to bacteria?A.Bluesmart. | B.SteriPen. | C.Sigmo. | D.Sol Cool. |
A.$329.00. | B.$69.95. | C.$65.00. | D.$60.00. |
A.They are techfriendly. | B.They protect your luggage. |
C.They can drive away insects. | D.They make you cool in summer. |
3 . Some Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gifts
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and it’s a special day for showing some gratitude and appreciation to mothers worldwide for raising and caring for their children. Naturally there are a lot of potential gifts out there for the occasion to choose from, so we’ve put together some thoughtful gifts you can send.
Mother’s Day scrabble printThis scrabble frame offers a more personal and alternative touch for Mother’s Day, with a simple but thoughtful message. You can also customise the names on the pieces to your own family names.
Katie Loxton slim pouchSometimes a small and simple gift can do just the trick, so if you wanted to go that route, this Katie Loxton pouch would be a great choice. It’s made from vegan leather and carved with “Wonderful Mum” on its front. It’s pocket-sized and can also handily fit in a handbag as an option for carrying small items.
Jimmy Choo Blossom special edition-Eau de ParfumSpring is in the air and so are the fragrances that are commonly associated with it. Presented in a lovely, brightly-coloured bottle and also diamond-shaped cap, this Jimmy Choo fragrance is a great gift for Mother’s Day and the blossoming of a new season, with its sweet and warm floral scents.
Floral punch needle kitIf your mum is into crafts, needling or is a plant lover, then this is the perfect gift for her. Made from cotton, beech wood and recycled plastic, it’s a punch needle kit ideal for hanging on a wall or help decorate a table stand with its nature themed fern look. Every gift is wrapped in recyclable packaging as well. Included inside is: the needle fabric, a model design, and detailed needling instructions for beginners.
1. How can you show some gratitude to mothers on Mother’s Day?A.By celebrating a special day. | B.By sending thoughtful gifts. |
C.By appreciating gifts worldwide. | D.By raising and caring for children. |
A.It’s personal and identical. | B.It’s expensive and thoughtful. |
C.It includes our names on the pieces. | D.It can cover our own family names. |
A.Floral punch needle kit | B.Katie Loxton slim pouch |
C.Mother’s Day scrabble print | D.Jimmy Choo Blossom special edition-Eau de Parfum |
4 . Open an app, place your order, and wait for your food to be delivered to your home—this is how many people eat in China these days. According to the latest data from the China Internet Network Information Center, about 420 million Chinese people use online food delivery (递送) services. That’s equal to half of the total number of Internet users in China.
A recent report that was published by Meituan, a food delivery service, showed that 86. 3 percent of the service’s users are between 20 and 34 years old. These people, who are more likely to live in small families, are the major force driving the development of the food delivery industry. For those families, cooking is relatively more time-and resource-consuming (耗时耗材), so ordering food online has become more popular.
The improvement of China’s food delivery services has also attracted more customers. According to Meituan’s report, the average time it takes to make a food delivery dropped from 38 minutes in 2016 to 29 minutes in 2019. Many delivery platforms (平台) are also offering more services, delivering products such as fruit, vegetables, medicine and flowers. As its services continue to improve, it’s likely that the food delivery industry will keep growing.
1. ________ of the Internet users in China order food online these days.A.About 86. 3% | B.About 50% | C.About 34% | D.About 20% |
A.People aged from 20 to 34. | B.People living in big families. |
C.People who don’t know how to cook. | D.People who work in food companies. |
A.How the app of Meituan works. |
B.Why most food industries are successful. |
C.How many people use the Internet in China. |
D.Why food delivery service is so popular. |
A.More products can be bought through delivery platforms. |
B.Making a food delivery takes more time than before. |
C.Products of food industry will be more expensive. |
D.Meituan is the best delivery platform in China. |
5 . Nowadays, a multilingual voice app helping Indians shop online. India is a country where 1.3 billion people speak 22 officially recognized languages and hundreds of dialects, communication can be a problem online. Despite the number of Indian internet users who don’t speak English as a first language is large, 60% won’t buy online due to language barriers, according to a 2017 report.
Niki, a voice-enabled e-commerce platform, is trying to solve this, providing a virtual assistant that lets people use voice commands to do their shopping, pay utility bills and users speak to the app in their preferred languages, getting products or services.
The company’s target market is people who don’t live in cities and do not speak English in the northern Indiana states. It is planning to introduce seven more languages and hopes to carry out its business in 10 more states.
Thanks to a machine learning algorithm, Nikiis able to understand variations and dialects within a language with increasing accuracy. When the app first appeared, it had a 65% accuracy rate. Now with a bank of 250 million conversations, Niki can process voice commands with 95% accuracy, he says.
The app differs from typical online marketplaces. It limits the number of buying choices. Rather than offering many similar products as the supermarkets do, Niki presents a few quality-controlled objects from providers. That is more like a local store.
1. Many Indian Internet users don’t shop online because________.A.they aren’t able to use the Internet | B.they have trouble using apps |
C.they like to shop in the local store | D.they have difficulty in communicating |
A.There are more products for them to choose | B.They may like the way NiKi talks with them |
C.It’s difficult for them to buy good products | D.It’s just like shopping in a big supermarket |
A.New apps develop quickly in India | B.The voice app helps Indians shop online |
C.It’s hard to change Indians’ shopping fashion | D.Indians become interested in online shopping |
A.Population and environment | B.History and traditions |
C.Sports and entertainment | D.Science and technology |
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The summer holidays are upon us again. Here is our guide to summer holiday fun in Peterborough!
Peterborough Museum
The Age of the Dinosaurs’ is the museum’s main attraction this summer. Get up close to prehistoric creatures via some great hands—on exhibits! Watch out for monsters lurking around every ember! The museum is open from 10:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Saturday, and from 12:00pm to 4:00pm on Sundays in August.
Call 01733 864663 for details
Saxon Youth Club
School holiday fun:Young people aged 13—19 will be able to produce their own music, compete in spots activities, or try their hand at cooking at Saxon Youth Club, Saxon Community Centre, Norman Road. Peterborough every Monday and Wednesday from 3:00pm.PLUS an aero ball tournament will take place on Thursday 12th August between 3:30pm and 6:30pm.
Call 01 353 720274 for details
Houghton Mill
The new play Alice through the Looking Class — a new production of the family favorite on Monday 30th August. Bring rugs or chairs to sit on and a picnic if you wish to eat during the play. Gates open 5:30pm, performance 6:30pm—8:30pm. Tea room will be open until end of the interval. Adult £10.Child £7.Family £20.
Booking advisable on 0845 4505157.
Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey
Farmland Gaines:From Wellie Wanging to Pretend Ploughing matches, come and join the Farmland Team.Collect your sporting stickers and create a colorful rosette that is fit for a winner!No need to book, just turn up between 12:00pm and 4:00pm on Thursday 19th August Suitable for children aged four and above, each child should be accompanied by an adult and all activities are included in the normal admission price Tickets Cost£7 per child.
For further information, call 01223 810080.
1. If you are interested in cooking, you can go to ________.
A.Peterborough Museum | B.Houghton Mill |
C.Saxon Youth Club | D.Farmland Museum |
A.£7 | B.£17 | C.£27 | D.£20 |
A.Playing farmland games. |
B.Watching a new play. |
C.Competing in spots activities. |
D.Visiting the dinosaur exhibition. |
A.one | B.two | C.three | D.four |