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A smart speaker is a type of wireless speaker and voice command device. Some smart speakers can also act as a smart device that utilizes (使用) Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and other wireless equipment.
Tmall Genie
Tmall Genie is a smart speaker developed by Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba Group. Introduced in July 2017, the device consists of 360-degree speakers and an LED light ring at the bottom. Like other smart speakers, the Genie can search the Internet, control home automation devices, and order products from Tmall. com. Voice interaction is currently only available in Mandarin (普通话).
Ding Dong
Ding Dong is created by Chinese company LingLong. It was released in 2016 and has a height of 9.5 inches and has a square base. The device is capable of reading news, weather updates, and shopping online. Versions are available that speak either Mandarin or Cantonese.
Mi AI
The Mi AI Speaker, developed by Xiao Mi will wake you up in the morning, read off your schedule, take notes and tell you about the weather. It can control other Mi Home devices such as the Mi Kettle, lights, and rice cooker. What's more, you can even have it serve as a tutor for your kids, but it can only follow the command in Chinese.
Amazon Echo
Amazon Echo is developed by Amazon. com. The device connects with the voice-controlled intelligent assistant service Alexa. The device is capable of voice interaction (in English, French, Chinese), music playback, setting alarms, and providing weather, traffic and other real-time information. It can also control several smart devices acting as a home automation system. The interesting function is that the latest version can order milk or other food materials on Amazon. com.
21. Who is most likely to buy a Ding Dong?
A. A young man who likes sports.
B. A student who likes learning English.
C. A kid who likes playing games online.
D. An old man who likes listening to the radio.
22. Which smart speaker can help a kid learn at home?
A. Tmall Genie. B. Mi AI C. Ding Dong. D. Amazon Echo.
23. What is an advantage of Amazon Echo over other smart speakers?
A. It can be controlled by voice.
B. It controls home automation devices.
C. It has an easier access to the Internet.
D. Its voice interaction is in different languages.
