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Terrific New Technologies
•A fashionable smart speaker
The new Amazon Echo smart speaker has the same popular feature as the original--an always listening voice assistant ready to play music and news, set timers, and use third-party apps. Only now it's actually stylish.The $120 speaker comes in different finishes, including fabric and wood.
•A helping hand for parents
10 Suzy Snooze helps babies and kids sleep so parents can catch up on their own sleep. It's a sound machine and a nightlight. It connects with an app over wi-fi and turns into an audio monitor. If a kid cries at midnight, it'll detect the sound and try to calm him back to sleep. It can also let early risers know when it's OK to get out of bed. Made by Bleep Bleeps, the $249"smart nightlight"has an adorable little face.
•Safety for ding dongs
Doorbells used to just ring, ding, and dong. But thanks to modern technology, doorbells can now double as Internet-connected- surveillance(监视) devices.Rings $249 Video Doorbell Pro can record HD video of your front steps, even at night. It includes motion sensors and two-way audio, so you can yell "get off my lawn" from anywhere. You can also use the app to see what's going on in front of your house while you're at work or in the backyard.
•The must-have kitchen gadget
The Instant Pot makes food fast in one pot. The surprise kitchen hit is a combination of pressure cooker, rice cooker, slow cooker and even yogurt maker. It has sensors and settings to make cooking as safe as possible. Starting at $80, an Instant Pot can make dishes in less time than it typically takes to cook them.
1. What can Suzy Snooze do for parents?
A. Provide sunlight.
B. Play with babies.
C. Comfort crying babies.
D. Remind parents to wake up kids.
2. What is the advantage of the Video Doorbell Pro compared with traditional doorbells?
A. It can play HD videos.
B. It can make a sound of ding-dong.
C. It can communicate with the users.
D. It can take on the work of a monitor.
3. Who are most probably interested in the Instant Pot?
A. Those who love fast food.
B. Those who enjoy cooking.
C. Those who are busy working.
D. Those who like going camping.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. C
【解析】
本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了几款新科技产品。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段的If a kid cries at midnight, it'll detect the sound and try to calm him back to sleep.（如果一个孩子在午夜哭泣，它会探测到声音，并试图让他平静下来，重新入睡。）由此可知，Suzy Snooze可以帮助父母安抚哭闹的孩子，故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段的But thanks to modern technology, doorbells can now double as Internet-connected- surveillance(监视) devices.（由于现代科技的发展，门铃现在可以兼作联网监控设备。）由此可知，视频门铃专业版与传统门铃相比，视频门铃可以承担监视器的工作，故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段的an Instant Pot can make dishes in less time than it typically takes to cook them.（一个速食锅可以做出来的菜比通常情况下用的时间更短），由此可知，忙于工作的人们可能对这种锅感兴趣，故选C。
