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With the New Year just months away, you are probably looking forward to watching the wonderful fireworks(烟花) shows. Unfortunately, the over ten million blind Americans, and scores more around the world, have never been able to experience this joyful celebration. That may change soon thanks to Feeling Fireworks, a tactile(可触摸的) fireworks experience invented by the masterminds at the Disney Research Lab in Switzerland.

To experience the show, users stand in front of a large screen, which is made of special material. They then place their hands at the base of the screen and move them around to feel the fireworks. Alternatively, their hands can be placed in the center of the screen, where the initial explosions happen, and then moved across to explore other fireworks.

As the fireworks begin to explode, one of five nozzles(喷嘴) at the back of the screen starts to send out water, creating shaking movements. One specializes in the “blooming(开花) flower effect,” while another reproduces the“crackle(噼啪声)” effect. The rest take care of rockets and explosions. A computer controls the timing, while a Microsoft Kinect camera tracks the person’s movement. According to the inventors, Feeling Fireworks allows users to experience “tactile fireworks that are similar to physical fireworks happening in the sky.”

First appearing at the User Interface Software and Technology conference held in Quebec City, Canada from October 22 to October 25, 2017, the low-cost technology is still in its early stage, with only a 66 percent success rate. However, the team plans to continue-improving the experience and believes the day when everyone will be able to enjoy the thrill of fireworks shows is not far. When ready, Feeling Fireworks will initially be available only at Disney theme parks, and then hopefully, at fireworks shows worldwide.

1．What does the underlined word “That” in Paragraph 1 probably refer to?

A．The New Year celebration.

B．The blind people's attitude.

C．The Disney Research Lab in Switzerland.

D．Some people’s having no access to fireworks shows.

2．What should blind people do to experience the fireworks show?

A．Move their hands around the screen.	B．Pour some water onto the screen.
C．Stand at the back of the screen.	D．Sit at the base of the screen.

3．What role does the Microsoft Kinect camera play during the fireworks show?

A．It tracks the explosions.	B．It films the nozzles’ work.
C．It follows the users’ actions.	D．It records the movement of water.

4．What can be inferred about the Feeling Fireworks technology?

A．It is in its final stage.	B．It is extremely costly.
C．It is being used widely.	D．It is in need of perfecting.

5．What is the purpose of this text?

A．To discuss methods to treat blindness.

B．To introduce the idea of tactile fireworks.

C．To appeal for equal rights for blind people.

D．To present a new Disney sightseeing show