Meridian Maps,a small start-up based in Ridgewood,New York,has invented a unique type of wall art.Named"Floating Maps",they stick out on the wall creating distinctive shadows.While most wall art is traditionally in a regular shape,these pieces are shaped to their geography.Instead of thinking outside the box,they've abandoned the box altogether. Meridian Maps first came on the scene last year with a Kickstarter(众筹平台) launch of their Topo Maps.These 3D maps represent an area's topography with wood layers.The campaign was a success,and the company was born. The new Floating Maps were published this September at the World's Maker Faire in New York City,an annual event for inventors and creators with an estimated 100,000 attendees from all over the world."They were a hit,"says co-founder Vladik Kofman."Many people were just shocked.We received a lot of orders right there at the Faire."The best part is customers can select any region of the world they want as a map. Meridian Maps continues to create their map designs."We wanted to create a piece that was both eye-catching and affordable."The Floating Maps have the accurate details of their layered and framed maps,but at a significantly lower price.Their hope is to be able to put these works in many more homes this way. The maps are designed in a professional GIS mapping software.Features such as rivers,roads,political boundaries,towns and other points of interest are overlaid as desired.It is then exported to the laser cutter,where the sheets of wood are laser- engraved and cut out to the area's shape. These unique works make great conversation pieces and are fantastic gift ideas.The Floating Maps campaign ends on November 27.Head over to Kickstarter now to support this project and beat the holiday rush for this truly one-of-a-kind work of art. 32.What does the author think of the "Floating Maps"? A.They are traditional. B.They are revolutionary. C.They are square in shape.D.They are made into a box. 33.What is the most attractive part of the"Floating Maps"? A.They are affordable.B.They are eye-catching C.Every region is separated.D.The layers have shadows. 34.What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph? A.Get sponsorship for the company. B.Praise the success of the company. C.Describe the future of the company D.Call on people to buy the 3D maps. 35.What can be a suitable title of this passage? A.A New Kind of Wall Art Is Born B.Raise Money for Floating Maps C.A 3D Map Can Be Customized
Meridian Maps,a small start-up based in Ridgewood,New York,has invented a unique type of wall art.Named “Floating Maps”,they stick out on the wall creating distinctive shadows.While most wall art is traditionally in a regular shape,these pieces are shaped to their geography.Instead of thinking outside the box,they’ve abandoned the box altogether. Meridian Maps first came on the scene last year with a Kickstarter(众筹平台) launch of their Topo Maps.These 3D maps represent an area’s topography with wood layers.The campaign was a success,and the company was born. The new Floating Maps were published this September at the World’s Maker Faire in New York City,an annual event for inventors and creators with an estimated 100,000 attendees from all over the world.“They were a hit,” says co-founder Vladik Kofman.“Many people were just shocked.We received a lot of orders right there at the Faire.” The best part is customers can select any region of the world they want as a map. Meridian Maps continues to create their map designs.“We wanted to create a piece that was both eye-catching and affordable.” The Floating Maps have the accurate details of their layered and framed maps,but at a significantly lower price.Their hope is to be able to put these works in many more homes this way. The maps are designed in a professional GIS mapping software.Features such as rivers,roads,political boundaries,towns and other points of interest are overlaid as desired.It is then exported to the laser cutter,where the sheets of wood are laserengraved and cut out to the area’s shape. These unique works make great conversation pieces and are fantastic gift ideas.The Floating Maps campaign ends on November 27.Head over to Kickstarter now to support this project and beat the holiday rush for this truly one-of-a-kind work of art. 32.What does the author think of the “Floating Maps”? A.They are traditional. B.They are revolutionary. C.They are square in shape. D.They are made into a box. 33.What is the most attractive part of the “Floating Maps”? A.They are affordable. B.They are eye-catching. C.Every region is separated. D.The layers have shadows. 34.What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph? A.Get sponsorship for the company. B.Praise the success of the company. C.Describe the future of the company. D.Call on people to buy the 3D maps. 35.What can be a suitable title of this passage? A.A New Kind of Wall Art Is Born B.Raise Money for Floating Maps C.A 3D Map Can Be Customized
D.Startup Creates Floating Maps 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中 有两项为多余选项。 A new study warns that too much time spent playing computer games could affect a child's performance at school.36 They show that too many hours spent playing games can reduce students'chances of success in school. More than 600 teenagers between the ages of 14 and 16 took part in the research project.37 It is said to be the first-ever long-term study in Northern Ireland on the influence of information technology on school test results. The study found that teenagers who played computer games less than once a week were more successful in school than those who played them twice a day or more.41 percent of the students who used gaming devices two or more times a day received passing grades on school exams.38 The study found that social media use did not affect school performance. Celine MeStravick is the director of the National Children's Bureau Northern Ireland.She says the study showed no connection between social media and test results."39 I think that's because social media is part of every child's life.It's the way they communicate.It's the way they keep in touch with their friends.” Many parents say their children are becoming interestingly dependent on computer games.Some have compared gaming to a drug addiction.40 It suggested that computer games can cause children to stay awake late at night.Less sleep makes children tired and unable to pay attention to classes the next day A.However,the study did not explore addiction. B.The new games are much different from older ones. C.It was clear that social media didn't have any effect. D.It took place over a period of three years from 2013 to 2015 E.Compared with those who rarely played the games,that was 77%. F.Drug addiction does great harm to their health and performance at school G.Britain's National Children's Bureau Northern Ireland reported the results of the study. 第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处 的最佳选项。 A video showing a 12-year-old boy from Moche,Peru,doing his homework on the sidewalk,under a streetlight,has been watched several million times on the Internet after being 41 by local police
D.Startup Creates Floating Maps 第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 12.5 分) 阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中 有两项为多余选项。 A new study warns that too much time spent playing computer games could affect a child’s performance at school. 36 They show that too many hours spent playing games can reduce students’ chances of success in school. More than 600 teenagers between the ages of 14 and 16 took part in the research project. 37 It is said to be the first-ever long-term study in Northern Ireland on the influence of information technology on school test results. The study found that teenagers who played computer games less than once a week were more successful in school than those who played them twice a day or more.41 percent of the students who used gaming devices two or more times a day received passing grades on school exams. 38 The study found that social media use did not affect school performance. Celine McStravick is the director of the National Children’s Bureau Northern Ireland.She says the study showed no connection between social media and test results.“ 39 I think that’s because social media is part of every child’s life.It’s the way they communicate.It’s the way they keep in touch with their friends.” Many parents say their children are becoming interestingly dependent on computer games.Some have compared gaming to a drug addiction. 40 It suggested that computer games can cause children to stay awake late at night.Less sleep makes children tired and unable to pay attention to classes the next day. A.However,the study did not explore addiction. B.The new games are much different from older ones. C.It was clear that social media didn’t have any effect. D.It took place over a period of three years from 2013 to 2015. E.Compared with those who rarely played the games,that was 77%. F.Drug addiction does great harm to their health and performance at school. G.Britain’s National Children’s Bureau Northern Ireland reported the results of the study. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分 30 分) 第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 1 分,满分 15 分) 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处 的最佳选项。 A video showing a 12-year-old boy from Moche,Peru,doing his homework on the sidewalk,under a streetlight,has been watched several million times on the Internet after being 41 by local police