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第二节 阅读短文，从方框内所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有一项为多余的选项。
Today, many teenagers have already put technology to good use. Here are two good examples.
A new reader(阅读器) for the blind
The two students, Meng Shuqi and Feng Boyao, are from Taiyuan. 17. D The new reader can turn words into raised dots(盲点) when connected to a computer.
As we know, the blind read by touching raised dots. 18. C And it was difficult for them to get new information in time. As the old readers in the market were very expensive and difficult to use, the two students decided to invent the new reader which was easier to use. They hoped that the new reader could be widely used to help more blind people.
A smart system for the old
An American boy Vetri Vel created a smart system. 19. B The system can catch the heat signals of a fallen person and send messages for help at once.
After Vetri's neighbour had fallen down alone at home, Vetri realised that falling down was a common problem for many old people. 20. E Vetri hopes that his invention can help more old people in time.
Do you have any ideas that can make our lives easier and more convenient? Why not have a try?
| A. They couldn't do anything for the blind. |
| B. It is made up of a small computer and a camera. |
| C. However, there weren't many books for the blind in the past. |
| D. They invented a new kind of reader to help the blind read books. |
| E. It may even lead to death. |

答案： 17.D 18.C 19.B 20.E