Unseen Art wants to give the Mona Lisa and other world-famous artworks the 3D treatment so that they can be touched, making them accessible to the blind and visually impaired(受損的). “There are many people in the world who have heard of classical artworks their whole lives but are unable to see them,” say Marc Dillon, advocate for the project. “Now they can experience them for the first time and create their own impressions and opinions.”

The project is currently crowd-funding(大眾籌資) on Indiegogo, offering 3D prints of the Mona Lisa for backers, which can be kept or donated to an organization serving the blind and visually impaired community. The money raised will be used to fund an online platform where the 3D files will be down-loadable for free, making 3D printable art available worldwide, anywhere there is a 3D printer.

The project strikes a personal chord(引起共鳴) with Dillon. “I was born with one arm shorter than the other. All my life, I continually had to prove that I was able to do everything I wanted to, from playing guitar and riding motorcycles to life-guarding and weightlifting. I also had an uncle who worked as a mechanic(技工) and became blind in adulthood. I saw he was able to continue to do almost anything a seeing person could do.”

To test the concept, Dillon took the first 3D print to the Blind Institute of Finland, “They were very excited to touch the Mona Lisa!”says Dillon. In a video for the project, one can see a blind woman experiencing da Vinci’s masterpiece through touch. Just like countless others throughout history, she is interested in Mona Lisa’s mysterious expression.“It’s a little bit… mysterious,” she says happily. “She wasn’t exactly a classical beauty！”

1.World-famous artworks are printed with 3D technology to ________ .

A. allow the disabled to experience by themselves

B. raise money for an online platform

C. keep those works for future generation

D. make money for themselves

2.How can the money raised be used?

A. For any printing office.

B. Other similar projects.

C. For an online platform.

D. Other famous artworks.

3.According to paragraph 3, we can know that ________ .

A. Dillon became blind in childhood

B. Dillon’s uncle was disabled too.

C. Dillon tried to become a mechanic

D. Dillon’s uncle created 3-D technology

4.After a blind woman experienced the printed works, she felt ________ .

A. disappointed B. worried C. unsatisfied D. excited

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Divide your food and conquer overeating.

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B. It’s easily taken everywhere.

C. Because it’s available here and there.

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閱讀理解。

“Have a nice day！” may be a pleasant gesture or a meaningless expression. When my friend Maxie says “Have a nice day” with a smile, I know she sincerely cares about what happens to me. I feel loved and secure since another person cares about me and wishes me well.

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The expression is one of those behaviors that help people get along with each other. Sometimes it indicates the end of a meeting. As soon as you hear it, you know the meeting is at an end. Sometimes the expression saves us when we don't know what to say. “Oh, you just had a tooth out? I'm terribly sorry, but have a nice day.”

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A.Maxie shows her anxiety to the author.

B.Maxie really wishes the author a good day.

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閱讀理解。

Over the years, the recommendations of my friend Philip have led me to work with three of my favorite clients (客戶). I am certain that my relationships with these three clients have helped me meet many other wonderful people. Needless to say, I owe Philip a lot. Without him, these relationships wouldn't have happened.

Philip is bright, friendly, and inspiring. Sometimes his ideas pay off in a huge way. He is very successful. But this brilliant, creative, friendly man has a bit of difficulty when it comes to small commitments. These little behaviors are annoying things — last?minute cancellations, missed phone calls, and the like. While they do trouble my life a little bit, it's nothing really major that would make me back out of the relationship. Philip always apologizes for these minor defects. I always accept his apology. When I take all the good things and weigh them against the times he's let me down, he is so far ahead that he gets a “l(fā)ifetime pass”. And, I tell him so. When I do, he feels good and I feel better for forgiving him. To this day, we are friends. I am his friend because when I consider someone's actions, I ask myself, “Am I better off or worse off because of having this person in my life?”

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1.Why does the writer owe Philip a lot?

A.Because Philip has never troubled him as a good friend.

B.Because Philip has solved many of his annoying problems.

C.Because Philip has helped him meet many wonderful people.

D.Because Philip has offered him many good ideas that work well.

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C.There are spots even on the sun.

D.A friend in need is a friend indeed.

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B.A fault or a lack of something that means that something is not perfect.

C.Something that you wear to change your appearance and hide who you are.

D.A very strong feeling that almost makes you sick, caused by something unpleasant.

4.What's the best title for the text?

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B.A Higher Number for Most People

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