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        In my memory, winters always used to be really unpleasant. You had to bundle up just to keep warm when you went outside. You were often cold, wet, slip on the ice, and you'd arrive home to an ice-cold house. And that would mean turning on the heating and waiting. It's a miracle you didn't get cold to the bone.

        Fortunately, things don't have to be so challenging any more. Technology, engine ring and design have advanced giving us new solutions to old problems. It means dealing with winter needn't be like skating on thin ice.

        With a smart thermostat (温度自动调节器), our homes can be warm when we need them to be. Many models feature smartphone apps that allow you to control temperature remotely, so we can warm up the house before we arrive home. According to techradar.com, Tado's model features voice control, while the Nest 'leans' your habits and automatically heats the home for you.

        Clothes have been given an upgrade, too. Electronic thermal jackets, sweaters and coats heat up when you turn them on. What better way to keep warm in the dead of winter? At the touch of a button, or through an app on our phones, the clothing generates heat from elements placed inside. Many models offer three levels of heating which stay warm for over 12 hours. .

        Finally, there is the clothing for the head, beanie s and Earmuff, that feature speakers included in the fabric using Bluetooth technology so we can listen to our favourite music or, in some cases, have a phone callusing the in-built microphone. All while keeping the head warm and avoiding a cold.

        For many, the thought of winter used to be enough to make their blood run cold. But using technology, life needn't freeze up. With the right solutions, there's no reason why winter can't be really, really cool.

    1. (1) What do the underlined words "bundle up" mean in Para.1?
      A . Fix an air conditioner. B . Take a hot bath. C . Run a lot. D . Put on more clothes.
    2. (2) How does electronic thermal clothing work?
      A . The equipment placed inside the clothing produces heat. B . It needs to be warned up before being used. C . The thermostat heat up automatically when the temperature is low. D . It keeps warm for over 12 hours after being charged fox an hour.
    3. (3) From the passage, we can lean the following statements EXCEPT that ________.
      A . Tado's model can be controlled by saying something to it B . with the in-built speaker and microphone, Beanies and Earmuffs users can have a phone call C . technology can do nothing to make winter less rough D . Bluetooth technology is used in the clothing for the head
    4. (4) What's the best title of this passage?
      A . A Smart Thermostat B . A Modern winter C . Ways of keeping warm D . An unpleasant winter

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