Singapore is trying a new way to get its residents to stay away from each ojye.air.The government announced it would start using Spot，Boston Dynamics' famous yellow and black robot dog in a local park.
Authorities said the four-legged robot "dog" will patrol the area and broadcast a prerecorded message to visitors to remind them of the importance of social distancing.The device will also be equipped with cameras that will look at the surroundings carefully and help officials calculate the number of people gathering in parks.
"These cameras will not be able to track or recognize specific individuals，and no personal data will be collected，" the government said.The new measure is an experiment to improve enforcement of social distancing throughout Singapore.The pilot project is put into trial use for two weeks at one park during off-peak hours.But if all goes well，authorities will consider expanding the program.The government says it's also using Spot in another capacity-at a local isolation facility where the robot helps patients carry medicine.
Spot went viral almost overnight in a series of online videos several years ago，showing that it could run uphill，climb stairs or even get you a drink.It is generally used for inspections on construction sites or similar situations，according to Boston Dynamics.It also has been used for public safety reasons，such as helping "inspect dangerous packages from long-distance，" the company states on its website.
Singapore's government said that it had picked the model for its flexibility. "Unlike wheeled robots，Spot works well across different terrains and can navigate and avoid obstacles effectively，making it ideal for operation in public parks and gardens，" it noted.For now，at least one park ranger will be patrolling the area along with the robot，according to authorities.
（1）What is Spot employed for in a park in Singapore？ CC
A．Isolating patients.
B．Inspecting dangerous packages.
C．Helping enforce social distancing.
D．Tracking and recognizing specific individuals.
（2）What can we know from Paragraph 3？ DD
A．A pilot will operate the robot dog.
B．The government is expanding the project.
C．Spot is being used in hospitals to help patients.
D．Spot doesn't patrol the park during rush hours.
（3）What does the underlined phrase probably mean in Paragraph 4？ BB
A．Was created.
B．Became a hit.
C．Went public.
D．Sold out.
（4）Why has Singapore's government chosen Spot？ AA
A．It has great adaptability.
B．It is equipped with cameras.
C．It is not like a wheeled robot.
D．It works well from long-distance.
【答案】C；D；B；A
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