(2019·镇江一模) Over the past few years, smart home tech has become more and more accessible and it's increasingly easy to find that you've bought a product that includes smart home features.So what does a modern smart home look like, and how can you start building one? You could get to start making your home smarter by the following gadgets.
Ecobee 4
*Measuring both occupancy and temperature, its sensors signal your Ecobee to automatically switch to the right mode.
*It only takes about 30 minutes, thanks to an easy to follow installation guide and an in app step by step walkthrough.
*Easily adjust temperature using your voice with built in Alexa or from wherever you are using your mobile devices.
Amazon Smart Plug
*Amazon Smart Plug works with Alexa to add voice control.
*Schedule lights, fans, and appliances to turn on and off automatically, or control them remotely when you're away.
*It's simple to set up and use.Plug in, open Alexa app, and start using your voice.
The Philips Hue White Smart Bulb
*It works with Amazon Alexa to support dimming through voice control.
*Schedule your own custom lighting scenes.Set the smart bulbs to turn on and off at a preset time.
*To install, simply screw (拧) the smart bulbs into your desired light location.
*Control smart bulb equipped lamps and overhead lights via the Philips Hue App.
August Smart Lock Pro
*It works with Alexa for voice control (Alexa device sold separately)．
*Control keyless access.It locks automatically behind you, and unlocks as you approach.
*Install in about 10 minutes with just a screwdriver(螺丝刀)．
语篇解读：本文主要介绍了4款打造智能家居的小装置。
1．What do the four gadgets have in common?
A．Useful Philips Hue App.
B．Beautiful lighting scenes.
C．Easy installation and simple set up.
D．Pleasant temperature.
解析：选C 细节理解题。 Ecobee 4 提到“only takes about 30 minutes ...”“Easily adjust ...”，Amazon Smart Pig提到“simple to set up and use”，The Philips Hue White Bulb 提到“To install, simply ...”，August Smart Lock Pro提到“Install in about 10 minutes with just a screwdriver”。所以显然它们四个共有的特点是安装方便，设置容易。
2．This passage is intended to ________.
A．introduce the gadgets of smart home
B．provide advice for home decoration
C．compare the gadgets with others
D．show the popularity of the gadgets
解析：选A 推理判断题。文章的目的可以从第一段中最后一句找到“You could get to start making your home smarter by the following gadgets.”，所以作者的目的是介绍一些打造smart home (智能家居)的小装置。
