children’s book about a rabbit going to sleep and wishing good night to his surroundings. In the 3D version of this book, children can feel each thing that the rabbit says good night to, whether it is a cow jumping over the moon, a balloon, or a dollhouse.
Generally, when children grow older, they read by using Braille， a language that was invented by Louis Braille in 1824. It uses different patterns of raised dots representing different letters. Readers can then feel the dots and mentally translate the patterns they feel into words. The only problem is that many blind children do not start learning Braille until they are about six years old.
Another reason why 3D printed books are such a valuable resource is that children don’t have to know how to read to understand them. However, without these, visually impaired kids are losing six developmental years vital to their growth since they can’t take advantage of picture books.
When 3D picture books are printed, plastic is layered (分层放置) repeatedly over a single shape: the shape of the illustration. These raised pictures created through layered plastic serve as substitutes for the Braille letters that little children have no knowledge of.
32. What does the underlined word “impaired” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Unmatched. B. Disappeared. C. Damaged. D. Defeated. 33. What can we know about Braille from Paragraph 5? A. Most people can translate Braille into words. B. The blind at any age can read by using Braille.
C. Blind kids begin learning Braille at about six years old.
D. Braille uses similar patterns of raised dots to stand for different letters.
34. We can know that the illustrations in 3D books are raised . A. pictures B. dots C. letters D. plastic 35. What is the aim of the Tactile Picture Books Project? A. To teach the blind children Braille. B.To cure visually impaired children C.To encourage kids to read books
D.To help the blind children read picture books. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项
How to develop courage by overcoming daily fears
At times, when it comes to courage, we tend to believe it only applies to rare and uncommon situations. Yet our ordinary lives can also be full of courage, even if we are not facing the end of a gun, a wild animal or a dangerous criminal. Courage doesn’t just mean doing heroic acts. 36 In fact, where there is fear on a daily basis, there are opportunities for you to show your courage. Here are some suggestions to develop courage by overcoming daily fears.
Recognizing your fears.
By realizing that you’re fearful, you are more likely to get to the bottom of what your fear is. 37 You might come to understand that you’re afraid of failing or taking chances. You may be fearful simply because you don’t have confidence in yourself. The key is not to dwell on your fear, but rather to understand what it is that you’re worried about.
Ask yourself what is the worst that can happen.
If you hesitate to take action, ask yourself this: what’s the worst that can happen? Then prepare to accept it. Then go on to improve on the worst. Is failure the worst thing that can happen? No, absolutely not. 38 . Doing nothing is actually the worst thing that can happen. When you take no action, you are assured of getting nowhere.
Take action.
39 . You cannot think courage comes just in one day. You need to act to overcome your fear. Your action may put you into discomfort, but you have to just do it. And your action can prevent you from being stuck.
40 To build up your confidence, you need to do the same thing over and over again. Soon you will discover that less courage is needed because you have already gained mastery. You are able to move decisively forward.
A.Practice, practice and practice B.Share your fears with others
C.Courage comes from taking action
D. So you are already in a comfort zone.
E.You needn’t wait for an emergency to occur to develop courage F.Finding out what is truly holding you back,
G.Each undesired result is just one more step towards your goal.
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45）
第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Little Adeline Roe stands on the edge of the swimming pool, preparing to jump in. She can hear the 41 from her parents nearby and from the instructor in the water. But she 42 to see them.
43 , she was born with Cone Dystrophy-a rare genetic disorder that 44 her vision is not only blurry (模糊), but she cannot see color and has a(n) 45 sensitivity to light. But Adeline is 46 to live a life where her legal blindness won’t get 47 . Each Saturday, she learns to 48 through a program called Rapidswim. The program uses 49 instructors to work one-on-one with people living with a 50 to improve overall fitness, water confidence, and communication.
Adeline herself says: “I love my swimming because it’s very 51 and I feel free.” The 52 use a pool noodle under Adeline’s belly to keep her floating while they 53 the correct techniques with
movement of her legs and arms, 54 she can’t learn by visual demonstration. Adeline wears tinted (涂色) sunglasses to help 55 very bright light to aid her vision, and she wears hats most of the time to give extra 56 .
Mum and dad couldn’t be more 57 of their daughter “We try to give her every 58 and encourage her to try everything that she wants,” her mother says. “We’re careful... but she likes to show her 59 and have a good crack (努力尝试) at everything.”
It seems that 60 will hold her back.
41. A. amazement B. encouragement C. discussion D. disappointment 42. A. pretends B. expect C. happens D. struggles 43. A.What’s worse B. Therefore C. In fact D. In addition 44. A.confirms B. reports C. means D. admits 45. A.serious B. extreme C. dramatic D. advanced 46. A. surprised B. forced C. glad D. determined 47. A. on the way B. off the way C. in the way D. in a way 48. A. survive B. speak C. swim D. communicate 49. A. curious B. worried C. practical D. qualified 50. A. Shortcoming B.disability C. fault D. technique 51. A. relaxing B. painful C. stressful D. popular 52. A. swimmers B. parents C. partners D. instructors 53. A. exchange B. spread C. show D. check 54. A. if B. when C. but D. because 55. A.send out B. give off C. block out D. put down 56. A.profit B. judgment C. shade D. choice 57. A. anxious B. proud C. afraid D. sure 58. A.experience B. permission C.Opportunity D. comment 59. A.project B.independence C. adventure D. success 60. A.something B. everything C. nothing D. anything 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
My Travel Experience in China
During the summer holidays I visited a variety of regions in China. My first stop was Beijing and of course the Great Wall. Without question it lived up to my 61 (expect).
After a long journey, I reached Yunnan. With 62 (it) minority villages and Impressive landscapes, Yunnan had a lot to offer. One of my 63 (enjoy) moments in Yunnan was during my visit to The Tiger Leaping Gorge. The climb over the gorge was at times exhausting 64 always breathtaking. The views couldn’t 65 (imagine) in their beauty and they 66 (leave) me with many great memories.
After taking a boat from the mainland I arrived at 67 island province of Hainan. There I visited Baihua Waterfall. 68 (float) on a pool of water at the base and looking up at the waterfall with a background
of blue sky was one of the most relaxing experiences of my life.
Throughout China there are many ancient buildings and in particular ancient towns. Lijiang and Dali both have glorious 69 (example)of this. It was remarkable to step back in time and get an idea of 70 China might have looked like all those years ago. I thought the buildings were beautiful and full of history.
I had a wonderful time! China is both fascinating and beautiful! 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下短文。短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Today is Sunday. I’ve been in Canada for two months. This is the first time that I have been away from my family for such long time. With the help of Katia, a roommate of me, I’ve soon got used to live without my parents around. Ratia, like many other Russian girls, are nice and lively. We became friends shortly after we meet each other. Although her English is a little hardly to understand, but we enjoy chatting and we usually talk a lot about our own families. We’re both surprised that Chinese culture or Russian culture are so different. Now, we’re planning a small party for next Sunday. There, Katia will introduce me to some of her friends, one of who has been to China several time. I just can’t wait. 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
假定你是某国际学校的高中毕业生，将参加学校举办的毕业典礼。请根据以下提纲准备一篇英语发言稿。
1.回顾过去； 2.展望未来； 3.临别祝语。 注意：
1.词数100以上；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.发言稿的开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数。
Good morning,everyone!It's my honor to be here to talk to all of you.__________________________________
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