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What is the worst way to start the day? That answer is most likely a loud, beeping alarm clock that sounds like an ambulance siren going off right at your bedside. Since alarm clocks are a necessity, especially with people who sleep deeply, inventors have been trying to find nice ways for alarm clocks to wake people up. Now, scented alarm clocks may just be what the world has been waiting for.
　　Instead of an annoying noise, would you like to wake up to the smell of bacon? How about the strong scent of coffee? With SensorWake, people can wake up to the smells of croissants, the ocean, or even money. At the 2014 Google Science Fair, SensorWake was voted one of the top 15 inventions that had the potential to change the world. Guillaume Rolland came up with the idea for a scented alarm clock when he was 17 years old. Rolland has been featured on many big news stations like CNN and ABC, and has a team of talented engineers working for him. SensorWake and all of its flavored capsules should be available at department stores all over the world very soon. Instead of listening to that noisy ringing sound every morning, get a SensorWake because the next generation of alarm clocks is here.

Words & Phrases

1. go off　　發出響聲
   The alarm went off when the thief entered the house.
   小偷進入屋內時，警報器發出響聲。
2. necessity n. 必需品
   There is no doubt that cellphones are a necessity nowadays.
   毫無疑問，手機是現代生活的一項必需品。
3. especially adv. 尤其是
   The mall is a good place to hang out, especially when it is hot.
   購物中心是閒晃的好去處，尤其是當天氣炎熱的時候。
4. inventor n. 發明家
   invention n. 發明（物）
   It takes a creative mind to be an inventor.
   當發明家必須要有一顆創意十足的頭腦。
   With more and more new inventions, life today has become increasingly convenient.
   隨著各種新發明接踵而來，現今的生活變得越來越便利。
5. vote vt. 投票；評選
   LeBron James was voted the most valuable player in the NBA four times.
   雷霸龍‧詹姆士四次被票選為 NBA 的最有價值球員。
6. come up with...　　想出∕提出……
   Can anyone come up with a solution that will be acceptable to all?
   有誰能想出一個大家都能接受的解決之道呢？
7. engineer n. 工程師
   The professor encouraged Lisa to become an engineer.
   教授鼓勵麗莎成為工程師。
8. flavored a. 有味道的
   The flavored popcorn was a bit too sweet for most people.
   這香味四溢的爆米花對大部份的人來說有些太甜。

Extra Words

1. siren n. 汽笛，警報器
2. scented a. 有香味的
   scent n. 香味
3. croissant n. 牛角麵包
4. potential n. 潛力

展開一天最糟的方法是什麼？答案很可能就是一個響亮又嗶嗶叫的鬧鐘，聽起來像一個救護車汽笛在你的床邊發出響聲。由於鬧鐘是一項必需品，尤其對那些深眠的人來說更是，發明家一直試著尋找鬧鐘叫醒人的好方式。現在，香味鬧鐘可能就是全球所盼望等待的。
　　和惱人的聲響相反，你想要在培根的香味中醒來嗎？濃烈咖啡香如何？有了 SensorWake，人們可以在牛角麵包、海洋、甚至錢的氣味中醒來。在 2014 年 Google 科學展上，SensorWake 被票選為前十五項具有潛力改變世界的發明之一。　　Guillaume Rolland 十七歲時想出這個香味鬧鐘的點子。Rolland 在很多大新聞電視台，像是 CNN 和 ABC 被專題報導過，他有一個由有才華的工程師組成的團隊為他工作。SensorWake 和它所有的香味膠囊很快地就會在全球的百貨公司販售。不用再聽每天早晨那吵鬧的響聲，用用看 SensorWake，因為下一個世代的鬧鐘就在這裡。

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