高中英语语法填空:短文题型能力练习 Test 34

高中英语语法填空:短文题型能力练习 Test 34

Imagine having an idea, drawing it on paper, bringing it to a store and seeing it turned into a physical object. This is now possible with the help of 3D printers. Such machines were once used just by universities and big companies, but now, stores with 3D printing services 　61　 (appear) around the United States.

Bryan Jaycox and his wife opened The Build Shop LLC in Los Angeles two years ago. The store is filled with tools like a laser cutter, an industrial sewing machine and 3D printers. The Jaycoxs offer 3D printing classes and services for 　62　 who is interested.

3D printing services are becoming available for American consumers. The UPS Store, recently put 3D printers in three of its independently-owned stores. Burke Jones owns one of the stores in San Diego.

“The demand has been amazing. It's been much more than I 　63　 (imagine).”

At The UPS Store, the cost of the object depends on 　64　 amount of materials 　65　 (use). The store charges up to $95 an hour to design the object with computer software 　66　 creates a digital file to guide the printer.

Mr Jaycox predicts that within five years, 3D printing technology could become more consumer friendly. But KiChong Tran says even current technology can make a 　67　 in a developing country like Cambodia.

“With 3D printing you can give them tools, you put it in their hands, so they are responsible more for their own development and they learn skills 　68　 just learning English and becoming a tour guide or 　69　 like that or working at a bank you can actually create things that give value to the world.”

He says it's not just Cambodia but anywhere 　70　 there is a 3D printer, it can turn a good idea — into reality.