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下面一段短文中，有两处系以中文呈现，请利用上下文线索（如单字、词组等）将其译成正确、通顺、达意且前后连贯的英文。

People with a bad sense of direction are celebrating thanks to a useful invention called Global Positioning System (GPS), which uses satellites to locate their positions. It can also help map out the directions to your location of choice. 1. 这套系统原先用于军事目的，但如今也供一般民众使用。 A small GPS device can be placed on the dashboard of your vehicle so that you can locate yourself at all times.

The first major advantage of this technology is that people may never get lost again. This can save time and money. The second benefit of a GPS device is safety. 2. 要是你的车子抛锚，你向人求救时就可以提供自己所在的确切位置。 Lastly, GPS devices are filled with information about tourist attractions. If you have a tendency to get lost, then GPS is for you.

1. 第一句可译为：

This system was originally used for military purposes, but it is now available to the public.

2. 第二句可译为：

If your car ever breaks down, you can provide your exact location when you call for help.

参考中译

　　方向感不好的人正在大肆庆祝，因为全球卫星定位系统（GPS）这项有用的发明，能够利用卫星来帮助驾驶人定位。它还能帮你规划路线，让你抵达想去的地方。这套系统原先用于军事目的，但如今也供一般民众使用。小小的 GPS 装置可以放在车子的仪表板上，好让驾驶人在路上能随时掌握位置。

　　这套系统的第 1 个主要优点就是驾驶人或许再也不会迷路。这样省时又省钱。GPS系统装置的第 2 个好处是安全性。要是你的车子抛锚，你向人求救时就可以提供自己所在的确切位置。最后，GPS系统满载着旅游景点的情报。如果你容易迷路的话，GPS系统正是你所需要的。

借题发挥

1.为了医学目的，科学家正在研究老鼠对那种新癌症疗法的反应。（提示：for...purposes）

2.今早交通尖峰时刻有辆公交车在马路中间抛锚，造成了塞车。（提示：break down）

3.我爸妈往往拿我跟我哥哥作比较。（提示：用 tendency）

参考译句

   1.  For medical purposes, the scientists are researching how rats react to the new cancer treatment.

   2.  A bus broke down in the middle of the street during rush hour this morning, which caused a traffic jam.

   3.  My parents have a tendency to compare me with my older brother.