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        It is the ideal way for traveler to ensure they wake up with the perfect view — a portable Eco-capsule that can be set up anywhere in the world. The egg-shaped pod (独立舱) ensures travelers can camp in the most extreme corners with all the luxury of a hotel room.

        Looking like something in a sci-fi movie, the pod is equipped with solar panels, which guarantee solar energy as its power. In this way the tiny home can let you live comfortably wherever you travel. It even has its own shower and toilet, sleeping area for two, and a small kitchen. The 3,306 ib pods can be transported in a sea-container, meaning the possibilities are endless.

        Bratislava-based Nice Architects are behind the extraordinary Eco-capsules and said they initially designed them for people who stay in the nature for a long time. However, it quickly became apparent that they could be opened up to the wider public and even used in urban areas to fight against high rent and placed on roofs for studio space or living quarters. The Eco-capsule can serve as a cottage, a pop-up hotel or even as a charging station for electric cars.

    The Eco-capsules could even be quickly imported for housing for emergency teams who have been quickly arranged to help with natural disasters. Described by the website as a "Swiss Army knife" — it packs everything you need, the self-contained unit can sustain long periods of time without external resources.

        The 86 sqft pods are able to sleep two people for up to year and for those worried about a cold night's sleep, the Eco-capsule has a thick layer which significantly reduce heat loss.

        The pod is designed to cope with extreme weather conditions due to its innovative (创新的) design and materials used. No wonder the Nice Architects are so confident about its future and the producers are receiving heavy orders.

    1. (1) Where does the Eco-capsule get power?
      A . From a charging station. B . From a portable battery. C . From solar panels. D . From electric cars.
    2. (2) Whom may be the Eco-capsule initially designed for?
      A . Astronauts. B . Office ladies. C . Homeless people. D . Field biologists.
    3. (3) The Eco-capsule's users don't worry about coldness because _______.
      A . it is a self-contained unit B . it is equipped with a thick layer C . it has a solar panel D . it has an air conditioner
    4. (4) How do the designers view the Eco-capsule's future market?
      A . Optimistic. B . Negative. C . Worried. D . Doubtful.

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