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.

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

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.

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.

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

A    Hopeful.

B    Funny.

C    Silly.

D    Busy.