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Introduction
About ten million people in the UK now use a smart speaker, and they're gaining popularity across the world. These convenient devices listen to our every command. But when does 'listening' become 'spying'? Rob and Dan discuss smart speakers and teach you relat...

介绍： 公众号MissRui同步发布全文，欢迎关注

Introduction
About ten million people in the UK now use a smart speaker, and they're gaining popularity across the world. These convenient devices listen to our every command. But when does 'listening' become 'spying'? Rob and Dan discuss smart speakers and teach you related vocabulary.

This week's question
By what percentage has the number of smart speakers used in US households increased from December 2017 to December 2018? Is it…

a) around 40%

b) around 60%

c) around 80%

Listen to the programme to find out the answer.

Vocabulary
1.eavesdrop偷听，窃听
secretly listen to someone's conversation

2.bug小窃听器
small electronic device used for secretly listening to conversations

3.intimate亲密的，密切的
private and personal

4.circumvent设法回避，规避
cleverly bypass or go around

5.be resigned to听任
accept an unpleasant situation which cannot change

6.trade-off权衡，协调
compromise

Link：
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english/ep-190509