Reading 课文内容
Words 单词
benefit /ˈbenɪfɪt/ v. 有益于
besides /bɪˈsaɪdz/ prep. 除了
feature /'fiːtʃə/ n. 特点
prefer /prɪ'fɜː/ v. 更喜欢
previously /ˈpri:vjəslɪ/ adv. 先前地
robot /ˈrəʊbɒt/ n. 机器人
secure /sɪ'kjʊə/ adj. 严密保护的
surround /səˈraʊnd/ v. 围绕
warn /wɔːn/ v. 警告；提醒
Expressions 短语
believe it or not信不信由你
in the beginning 开始；起初
face to face 面对面
be doubtful about 对……感到怀疑
in a way 在某种程度上
Internet of Things (IoT) 物联网
turn on / off 开（关）灯
Translation 英译汉
Technological Innovations Are Changing Our Live
技术创新正在改变我们的生活
Believe it or not, technology has left a mark on our lives. Previously, you had to go out to get food, and now you can order online and get it delivered to your doorsteps. In the beginning, people were doubtful about spending money on a product without seeing it face to face, but now more than 90% of them prefer online shopping.
信不信由你，科技已经在我们的生活中留下了印记。以前，你必须走出家门才能买到食物，现在你可以在网上订购，然后送到你的门口。一开始，人们对看不见产品就花钱购买产品持怀疑态度，但现在90%以上的人更喜欢网上购物。
Every person is surrounded by technology in a way. A typical example is Internet of Things (IoT). It introduces the features of smart homes where you can turn lights on and off through your smart phone. Similarly, it allows you to lock the doors of your entire house by making a few clicks. Hence, besides making lives easier, it is promoting a secure environment at home.
每个人都在某种程度上被技术所包围。一个典型的例子是物联网（IoT）。它介绍了智能家居的功能，您可以通过智能手机打开和关闭灯光。类似地，它允许您点几下手机就能锁上整个房子的门。因此，除了让生活更轻松，它还提升了住宅的安全性。
It is amazing to think that we managed to go from the big landline phones to small wireless computers in only a few decades. Now, you can check the web, make calls, watch videos, and even work on your smart phone.
令人惊讶的是，我们在短短几十年内就从大型固定电话发展到小型无线电脑。现在，你可以用手机上网、打电话、看视频，甚至可以用手机工作。
Technological innovations have truly changed our lives in so many ways. They are benefiting almost every industry while changing the way things work. And, of course, innovation has not stopped. You will surely welcome bigger and better innovations sooner or later. After all, the future is all about robots, smart homes and self-driving cars.
科技创新确实在很多方面改变了我们的生活。它们在改变工作方式的同时，几乎使每个行业都受益。当然，创新并没有停止。你迟早会迎来更大更好的创新。毕竟，在未来世界，机器人、智能家居和自动驾驶汽车将无处不在。
