On February 11, 2025, JD.com, a famous Chinese online shopping company, announced it would start a food delivery service. Many people view this as a “battle” against Meituan, China’s biggest food delivery app.

JD will not charge any fees for the first year to restaurants that join before May 1, 2025. This plan hopes to attract high-quality dine-in restaurants that focus on tasty meals. This move shows JD wants to do more than just online shopping.

JD is known for its fast delivery system, but Meituan still has more users. Interestingly, Meituan has also started selling products online, which is JD’s main business. Now three companies — JD, Meituan, and Ele.me — will compete in food delivery. This “three-way fight” might make services better and cheaper for customers. Experts say the competition is good because it pushes companies to improve.

However, building a new delivery network will take time for JD. Although JD faces challenges, its strong money support and delivery experience could help it succeed. The future of food delivery will be exciting to watch! 

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1.1. What did JD.com announce on February 11, 2025?

A A new payment system.

B A food delivery service.

C A partnership with Meituan.

D A price reduction for online shopping.

解析：选B。细节理解题。文章首句明确说明京东宣布启动“food delivery service”（餐饮配送服务）。干扰项A（支付系统）和D（电商降价）均为无关信息。故选B。

2.2. Restaurants joining JD before May 1, 2025, will get ______.

A free advertising for one month

B no fees for the first year

C extra delivery staff

D discounts on packaging

解析：选B。细节理解题。第二段指出“JD will not charge any fees for the first year to restaurants that join before May 1, 2025”，对应B选项“首年免佣金”。选项A（广告）和D（包装）未提及。故选B。

3.3. What is the main reason experts support the competition?

A It reduces restaurant costs.

B It increases food prices.

C It helps Ele.me succeed.

D It encourages companies to improve.

解析：选D。细节理解题。文中专家观点“competition is good because it pushes companies to improve”直接对应B选项“促使企业提升”。选项A（降低成本）为片面推断。故选D。

4.4. What does the “three-way fight” refer to in the passage?

A Three delivery methods.

B Three types of meals.

C Competition among three companies.

D Three payment systems.

解析：选C。词意指代题。前文明确提到JD、Meituan、Ele.me三家公司，故“three-way fight”指三方竞争。选项A（配送方式）和D（支付系统）与上下文无关。故选C。

5.5. Which word can best describe JD’s new delivery network according to the writer?

A Hopeful.

B Funny.

C Silly.

D Busy.

解析：选A。推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Although JD faces challenges, its strong money support and delivery experience could help it succeed. The future of food delivery will be exciting to watch! ”尽管京东面临挑战，但其强大的资金支持和配送经验可能会帮助它取得成功。外卖的未来将是令人兴奋的。由此可推断，作者认为京东的外卖业务未来充满希望。故选A。