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The three-day show gives inventors the opportunity to meet new people. Each year a large number of investors, designers and manufacturers attend the show with the aim of looking to work directly with new inventors and promoting their products. The inventors who win are often promoted by the British Inventors Association.
The competition first started in 2001. It has been very successful and for this reason, it now takes place every year. The 25 judges consist of inventors, manufacturers, academics, investors and designers. During the event, they look at each invention and rank them against each other. There is awards ceremony on the last day where prizes are given to the best in each category.
Previous winner
Last year, one of the winners was “the beach bag plus”. This invention is a bag which can turn into a picnic bag and also a chair. It was considered the most useful invention for people who like outdoor summer living. You can presently buy this product online for￡55.
Sign up for the event
If you would like to enter in the future then you can. All stands cost ￡1, 200 for the three days. But, if you book before the end of May, you will receive a 20% discount. All you need to do is fill out the online application form and pay a 20% deposit. The cancellation policy is fairly straightforward. If you cancel three months before the event, then you will get your deposit back. If you cancel 30 days before the show, you will be charged 100%.
21.What do we know about the British Invention Show?
A.It focuses on inventions from the UK.
B.It takes place twice every year in London.
C.It has a history of more than twenty years.
D.It allows makers to do a sales promotion.
22.What is special about “the beach bag plus”?
A.It is multi-functional.
B.It is designed for the disabled.
C.It will soon be available on line.
D.It has been the best invention so far.
23.How much should you pay as a deposit if you book a stand in March? A. ￡192. B. ￡240.
C. ￡768. D. ￡960.
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The British Invention Show takes place every October in London. The competition looks at inventions from all over the world. A team of 25 judges look for the best inventions in each of the three categories: invention, innovation and technology. There are prizes for the best British inventions and the best international inventions.The three-day show gives inventors the opportunity to meet new people. Each year a large number of investors, designers and manufacturers attend the show with the aim of looking to work directly with new inventors and promoting their products. The inventors who win are often promoted by the British Inventors Association.
The competition first started in 2001. It has been very successful and for this reason, it now takes place every year. The 25 judges consist of inventors, manufacturers, academics, investors and designers. During the event, they look at each invention and rank them against each other. There is awards ceremony on the last day where prizes are given to the best in each category.
Previous winner
Last year, one of the winners was “the beach bag plus”. This invention is a bag which can turn into a picnic bag and also a chair. It was considered the most useful invention for people who like outdoor summer living. You can presently buy this product online for￡55.
Sign up for the event
If you would like to enter in the future then you can. All stands cost ￡1, 200 for the three days. But, if you book before the end of May, you will receive a 20% discount. All you need to do is fill out the online application form and pay a 20% deposit. The cancellation policy is fairly straightforward. If you cancel three months before the event, then you will get your deposit back. If you cancel 30 days before the show, you will be charged 100%.
21.What do we know about the British Invention Show?
A.It focuses on inventions from the UK.
B.It takes place twice every year in London.
C.It has a history of more than twenty years.
D.It allows makers to do a sales promotion.
22.What is special about “the beach bag plus”?
A.It is multi-functional.
B.It is designed for the disabled.
C.It will soon be available on line.
D.It has been the best invention so far.
23.How much should you pay as a deposit if you book a stand in March? A. ￡192. B. ￡240.
C. ￡768. D. ￡960.
21-23 DAA
