15. Our smartphones are amazing, but our connections can be so slow. The future in sci-fi movies seems close, yet so far away. 5G technology makes that future look easily available. Schools, hospitals, transportation, factories — even our homes will soon use this powerful network. (1)
Last year, China started testing 5G mobile networks in several cities across network. (2)
To test the network, people made a phone call using a Huawei MateX, Huawei's first 5G smartphone.
What is 5G: It is the latest generation of cellular (蜂窝状的) network technology. (3)
5G's advantages mainly come from speed and connectivity. The advantage of higher speed is clear to see. People will be able to use the Internet at a much greater speed than before. Imagine being able to download a movie in just a few seconds. That's how fast 5G will be. (4)
For example, scientists are developing driverless cars, but driverless cars must be able to behave quickly when they meet sudden changes in their environment. For example, a dog running across the road, 5G will make this possible.
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With 5G, we may develop "smart" environment. Imagine having a home that turns the lights on when you open your front door. And when you sit on the sofa, the TV set will be turned on under the control of your voice. It seems that everything will be convenient and easy for you in life.
"New things become possible when you can move information as much as possible, and 5G becomes the great giver." Gordon Smith, CEO of a company, told
The Telegraph. No matter where it is set up, it looks like 5G will bring us a more exciting and convenient future.
A. So what about connectivity? B. It is faster and stronger than 4G. C. Such speed helps other technologies, too. D. This example is common in our daily lives. E. Read on to see the ways 5G will change our world. F. The city of Shanghai was the first to set up a 5G network. |