This is BBC special English program. Today we are going to introduce a money saved product to you.
A British company has made a new product to help us save money. The product is a wristband that gives us an electric shock if we spend too much money. The wristband is called Pavlok. It is linked to our bank account. It knows how much money we have in the bank. If we go shopping and there is not enough money in our bank account, the wristband makes an electric shock to our wrist. This warns us not to overspend. The company is called Intelligent Environment. It wants to work with banks to help customers with their money. So far, no banks in Britain have said they would ask their customers to wear Pavlok. They could start doing this in the future.
The Pavlok wristband is part of the Internet of Things. This is the idea that everything in our life will be connected to the Internet. The CEO of Intelligent Environment, David Webber, said people liked the idea of the Pavlok. Shoppers would rather get a small electric shock in the store from the wristband than get a big shock later when they see their bank account. Mr Webber said the Pavlok would greatlybenefit the people who cannot stop spending because they have no power or their power is weak. He added that many young people have the “ostrich effect”. This is when people put their heads in the sand and buy things rather than look at how much money they have in their bank.
1.The company made the product to help itself___________
A. make money B. save money C. offer help D. benefit customers
2.Mr. Webber thinks the wristband is _________
A. helpless B. great C. a big surprise D. cheap
3.You can read this passage in a ___________
A. health magazine B. medical journal C. science magazine D. travel guide
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.Who usually leads the introductions?
A. Matt. B. Steven. C. Karen.
2.Where can you find tennis equipment?
A. Near the bathrooms. B. At the center of the store. C. Just to the right of the speaker.
3.What is Andrew’s main responsibility?
A. Doing the accounts.
B. Using the computers to list products.
C. Keeping the area neat and organized.
4.What will Laura do next?
A. Help fill out a form. B. Pay for goods. C. Do some sports.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What does the woman compare the toy to?
A. A medicine. B. A ball. C. A hand.
2.What age group is the toy popular with?
A. Children. B. Teenagers. C. All age groups.
3.Why do some teachers dislike the toy?
A. It leads to theft. B. It causes arguments in class. C. It makes students lose focus.
4.Who is the actual inventor of the toy?
A. An academic researcher. B. An IT professional. C. A chemical engineer.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where are the speakers?
A. In the police station. B. On the road. C. At the insurance company.
2.What did the man first suggest they do?
A. Talk to the people behind them.
B. Pull over to the side of the road.
C. Get their cars fixed together.
3.How do the speakers deal with the situation in the end?
A. They call the police.
B. They go through their insurance.
C. They settle it between themselves.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.How did the man respond to the woman’s first complaint?
A. He ignored her. B. He argued with her. C. He apologized to her.
2.What’s the relationship between the speakers?
A. Husband and wife. B. Host and cleaner. C. Store owner and customer.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Why does the man want to get a car?
A. It is useful for his work. B. He has got a lot of money. C. The new model is on sale.
2.What do the speakers discuss in the end?
A. The way of payment. B. The quality of the car. C. The function of the car.
