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第1页共5页 多学科网书城四 品牌书店·知名教辅·正版资源 b.zxxk.com 您身边的互联网+教辅专家 课下主题训练自然灾害与防范，安全常识与自我保护 1.阅读理解 A As the new year approaches,crowds around the world may be expecting whizzes and bangs to light up the sky.The appeal of fireworks could fizzle_out with the growing use of drones(无人机)for light shows,though. Ollie Howitt,the creative coordinator at SkyMagic,which used a team of 300 drones to create a display for London's new year celebration,said demand had increased substantially. "We do think it's going to be something that's ever catching on,as opposed to it being a short-lived sort of fashion people have suddenly got interested in.Drones are reusable and there's no fallout.In that sense they're a very good,sustainable option,"she said. But not everyone agrees.A spokesperson from the British Fireworks Association said drones could also pose environmental problems."Suggestions are that drones have a smaller impact on the environment,but we have serious concerns about electrical demand and the use of lithium batteries which are known not to be all that 'green',"they said. An RSPCA spokesperson said that while drones were a possible idea to try to reduce the impact of displays on animals,there were shortcomings."Drones are not without their own negative issues such as scaring horses or crashing into birds,and can cause disturbance to animals and members of the public.It's therefore important for their effects to be fully considered and measures taken to minimize the chance of accidents,"they said. Some express the opinion that the use of fireworks and drones don't exclude each other. The sight,sound and smell of fireworks will always provide its own unique thrill. "We find fireworks work really well when teamed with drones.But we don't really see it as a replacement at all.We feel as if it's just another tool in the chest for how you enliven the sky and what you want to do with the show you're putting on,"said Howitt,noting that while fireworks give a loud,emotive,big performance,d