日本研发出智能口罩 能翻译8种语言
日本研发出智能口罩 能翻译8种语言

It was only a matter of time before face masks became high-tech. Japanese company Donut Robotics has developed a face mask with "smart" abilities, including the ability to translate what the wearer is saying into eight different languages.
The C-FACE Smart Mask still protects from the spread of COVID-19, but can also translate the wearer's speech from Japanese into Vietnamese, English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Indonesian, and French. It works by connecting to a smartphone app through Bluetooth to translate the words into text messages and can also write down speech and make calls.
Taisuke Ono, chief executive of Donut Robotics, said, “We worked hard for years to develop a robot and we have used that technology to create a product that responds to how the coronavirus(冠状病毒) has changed society.”
The white plastic face mask was developed as the company searched for a product to help them survive the virus. When the virus struck, Donut Robotics had made a deal to supply robot guides and translators to Tokyo's Haneda Airport, but this deal remains up in the air. It is said that each mask will cost about $40. The first 5,000 masks will be sold to Japanese buyers in September before expanding to China, the US, and Europe, too.

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1.What can we learn about the smart mask?

A It was developed by a Chinese company.

B It has become a symbol of fashion in Japan.

C It has changed the way of daily communication.

D It was designed for both medical use and translation.

解析：选D。细节理解题。根据文章第二段第一句The C-FACE Smart Mask still protects from the spread of COVID-19, but can also translate the wearer's speech from Japanese into Vietnamese, English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Indonesian, and French.可知，这款名为C-FACE的智能口罩不但可以用来防护新冠病毒，而且可以将佩戴者说的话从日语翻译成其它8种语言，故选D。

2.If a Japanese visits _______, the smart mask may not be helpful.

A China

B the US

C Thailand

D Germany

解析：选D。细节理解题。根据文章第二段...but can also translate the wearer's speech from Japanese into Vietnamese, English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Indonesian, and French.可知，这款智能口罩可以将佩戴者说的话从日语翻译成越南语、英语、西班牙语、汉语、韩语、泰语、印尼语和法语，文中未提及德语，故选D。

3.You can use the smart mask to ______.

A make a speech

B give somebody a call

C make a video call

D send text messages in any language

解析：选B。细节理解题。根据文章第二段最后一句It works by connecting to a smartphone app through Bluetooth to translate the words into text messages and can also write down speech and make calls.可知，这款口罩通过蓝牙和智能手机应用连接，将文字翻译成文本信息，还可以写下语音和打电话，故选B。

4.Which of the following is TRUE?

A The smart mask is widely used around the world.

B European countries will be the future sales market.

C Tokyo's Haneda Airport is the first user of the smart mask.

D The smart mask will meet with Japanese buyers this summer.

解析：选B。推理判断题。根据文章最后一段最后一句The first 5,000 masks will be sold to Japanese buyers in September before expanding to China, the US, and Europe, too.可知，首批5000个口罩将于九月份面向日本买家销售，然后再推向中国、美国和欧洲市场。由此说明欧洲国家将是未来的销售市场，故选B。