Sunday, October 13, 2019

#5 Can we trust a smart speaker? (Six Minute English)

Q: Do you have a smart speaker at home? 

A: No, I don't have the habit of using a smart speaker.

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Q: What is a smart speaker? 

A: Smart speaker is a kind of wireless speaker and voice command device with an integrated virtual assistant. Common examples in life are Google Assistant, Amazon's Alexa and Apple's Siri. 

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Q: How does a smart speaker work? 

A: If people want to check the information on the Internet, they can give smart speaker a voice instructions and it will show what they want, such as news and weather. 

Sunday, October 6, 2019

#4 Hyperloop system and transport system in Taiwan

     I think Hyperloop system is a cool technology and invention. Through magnetic levitation and mag-lev technology, the train was successfully advanced at about 600 kilometer on the test track. I also believe that the improvement and progress in the future can bring more benefits to people and reduce the obstacles in time.

     As for Taiwan's transportation system, I feel it is very convenient nowsadays because people have a lot of vehicles to choose, such as high-speed rail, trains and buses. People can also use these systems to travel to and from hometown during continuous holidays, but the faster the speed, the more expensive it is. Therefore, in order to save money, many students will sacrifice their time and face the possibility of traffic jams.