locations within the next six months. But don't expect these super cute robots to replace humans anytime soon. According to Domino's, the DRU still needs extensive testing, which the company believes could take up to two years. There is also the issue of regulations. The public use of autonomous vehicles is still banned in most countries. But Don Meij, the CEO of Domino's Pizza, is not worried. He believes that one day DRU will become a necessary part of the Domino's family.

　　语篇解读：文章介绍了一款名为DRU的机器人系统的工作原理以及它的功能：为人们派送比萨。

　　1．What's the function of LIDAR?

　　A．Keeping DRU free of obstacles.

　　B．Recharging DRU's battery.

　　C．Helping DRU find its destination.

　　D．Protecting DRU from bad weather.

　　解析：选A　细节理解题。根据第二段中的"LIDAR ... enables DRU to detect and avoid obstacles"可知，LIDAR这种基于激光传感器的技术能让机器人侦测和躲避障碍物。故选A项。

　　2．What does the underlined word "accommodate" in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

　　A．Heat.　　　　　　　　 B．Hold.

　　C．Sell. D．Show.

　　解析：选B　词义猜测题。根据第三段第一句话可知，该机器人最多能装十个比萨。根据画线词前"and even has a separate cold area"可知，该机器人还有冷藏区域，因此可以推断冷藏区可以容纳饮品。故选B项。

　　3．Why does the company provide codes for its customers?

　　A．To fit up more pizzas.

　　B．To prevent the pizza being taken by mistake.

　　C．To keep the pizza warm.

　　D．To get the pizza paid in time.

　　解析：选B　细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句"This not only ensures that they pick up the right pizza, but also prevents the pies from getting stolen."可知，公司让顾客输入密码不仅能保证他们拿对自己的比萨，而且还能防止比萨被偷走。故选B项。

4．What can we infer about the future of DRU?