The Giraffenap is a new style of sleeping pod (吊舱) that encourages power naps (小睡) during the day as a way of improving concentration and work efficiency.

Japan is a country that emphasizes extreme devotion to one’s work even at the cost of that person’s health. Working conditions can get so bad that the Japanese language actually has a term for “death by overwork”. In order to put up with this kind of grueling schedule and stress, some Japanese workers turn to short power naps. These are known to boost energy levels and concentration, as long as the person doesn’t go into deep sleep. In order to make it easier for people to get power naps pretty much anywhere, one company has begun installing vertical (直立的) sleeping pods called “Gireaffenap” in cafes all over the country.

One of the main reasons that Gireaffenap pods have a vertical orientation is space — it’s much easier to have them installed in small cafes and restaurants, as they take up very little room — but it’s not the only one. Maintaining the stand-up position apparently makes it easier for the person using the pod to wake up from their power nap.

Each Gireaffenap pod features an alarm system that can be set by the user, as well as support points for the various parts of the body to ensure that the user maintains their upright position when napping. The pods also feature a height adjustment system so that anyone can achieve the perfect posture while using them.

Giraffenap is currently being installed in some coffee shops in Japan, and if the reception is positive enough, we might start seeing them in other places as well. And, in case you were wondering, the Giraffenap name refers to the upright sleeping position of the giraffe.

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1.What does the underlined word “grueling” mean?

A Extraordinary.

B Remarkable.

C Exhausting.

D Abnormal.

解析：选C。C词义猜测题。根据划线部分前面的“emphasizes extreme devotion to one’s work even at the cost of that person’s health”和“Working conditions can get so bad”可知，日本强调对工作的极度奉献，甚至不惜牺牲个人的健康，一些人甚至“过劳死”。为了应对这种“劳累的”日程安排和压力，一些日本人开始午睡。故选C。

2.Which of the following is TRUE about Giraffenap?

A It is often used at night.

B It has a small size.

C The alarm system is set by users.

D It makes waking up difficult.

解析：选B。B细节理解题。根据第三段第一句的“as they take up very little room”可知，它占地空间不大。故选B。

3.In what kind of situation will we see Giraffenap in parks?

A It gets praise from all over the world.

B It is produced by more and more countries.

C It goes viral in coffee shops in Japan.

D Ordinary people can afford to buy it.

解析：选C。C推理判断题。根据最后一段第一句的“if the reception is positive enough, we might start seeing them in other places as well”可知，目前我们可以在日本的一些咖啡店看到长颈鹿式站立睡眠舱，如果这些睡眠舱够受欢迎，我们可能会在其他场所看到它们。故选C。

4.In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?

A Environment.

B Finance.

C Fashion.

D Technology.

解析：选D。D推理判断题。根据全文内容可知，日本一家公司近日推出了一种别出心裁的睡眠舱——长颈鹿式站立睡眠舱，属于“科技”版块。故选D。