avoid obstacles, while traditional sensors ensure its path to its destination is safe. DRU's plastic shell protects the food from the bad weather, while its aluminum and steel container ensures that the pies remain hot.

　　The robot can fit up to ten pizzas and even has a separate cold area to accommodate drink orders. To access their food, customers have to enter the unique code provided to them by the company. This not only ensures that they pick up the right pizza, but also prevents the pies from getting stolen.

　　Domino's expects additional DRUs to be ready for service in their various Queensland 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