Restaurants in Europe, the United States and Japan are testing technology to

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问题     Restaurants in Europe, the United States and Japan are testing technology to let diners order their food direct from a screen at their table instead of depending on a fellow human being to note their choice—sometimesrudely or【B1】______. Besides cutting costs, companies that sell the e-menu argue the bytes-for-bites【B2】______has a novelty value that can lure younger customers, and【B3】______ revenues as attractivephotographs of delicious steaks and desserts【B4】______ diners to order more. In Israel, privately ownedstart-up Conceptic has already installed e-menu technology in sushi bars, pubs and family restaurants. Thesystem【B5】______ touch-screens already used in self-service canteens or for ticketing in airports andcinemas. "It’s about buying driven by【B6】______," said Adi Chitayat, Conceptic’s chief executive. "If aperson starts looking at pictures of chocolate cake, the chances are he’ll order it. " The firm has also【B7】______ its systems to restaurants in France, South Africa and Belgium. Frame, a trendy sushi restaurant in Tel Aviv which has installed the system, said sales on tables with the e-menu have increased byabout 11%. Customers often call ahead to【B8】______spots equipped with the screens, manager NatalieEdry told reporters. At one of the e-menu tables, a family were enthusiastic as they【B9】______pictures ofthe dishes on offer and squabbled(争论)over desserts. "It’s more【B10】______," said the father. "We canstill choose, we can still argue, but it’s much easier when you can all see it. " [br] 【B3】

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答案 boost

解析 分析句子结构可知,空格处应填入动词原形与and之前的lure并列。结合录音可知,答案是boost,意为“促进,提高”。
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