A．is very popular among customers

　　B．can not only run but also show fear

　　C．is going to be sold all over the world

　　D．can deal with many kinds of housework

　　A　[推理判断题。根据文章第一段中"Pepper，the 'emotional robot，'sold out within a minute of going on sale"可知，这个情感机器人几分钟之内就卖掉了，故Pepper是非常受消费者欢迎的。故选A。]

　　2．How much do you need to pay for Pepper's data and damage insurance fee each year?

　　A．80 dollars.　　 B．120 dollars.

　　C．1，440 dollars. D．2，400 dollars.

　　D　[细节理解题。根据第二段中"there's a $120 per month data fee，as well as an $80 per month damage insurance fee."可知，每年用于Pepper的data and damage insurance fee为(120＋80)×12＝2400。故答案为D。]

　　3．Pepper's height and roller balls are mentioned to ．

　　A．introduce its appearance

　　B．tell Pepper won't get angry

　　C．show that safety isn't a big problem

　　D．explain robots have strong emotions

　　C　[推理判断题。根据文章第三段中"Pepper is only about four feet tall，with roller balls instead of legs，so if it is angry with and even turns on its owners，you'll be safe if you can make it upstairs."可知，介绍Pepper的height and roller balls是为了表明安全不是大问题。故答案为C。]

　　4．What can we infer from the last paragraph?

　　A．Pepper cannot produce real emotions.

　　B．Pepper can feel joy，surprise and boredom.

C．Pepper will be sold in other countries next year.