---- ----I had a great time, too.I’ll call you this week and perhaps we can go out again next weekend. A.Thank you for a lovely evening B.Did you have a good time? C.A lovely evening,isn’t it? D.How did you spend this weekend? 查看更多

 

题目列表(包括答案和解析)

听力

第一节

听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。

W:Hi, Tom, we haven’t seen each other for a long time.What are you doing these days?

M:I’m reading an interesting book at the moment.I’ll lend it to you when I’ve finished it.

1.What will the man probably do when he finishes reading the book?

A.He’ll return the book to the library.

B.He’ll lend the book to the woman.

C.He’ll borrow another book from the woman.

W:I hear you’ve been offered a job.

M:That’s right, but I’m not going to take it.

2.What does the man think of the job offered to him?

A.The job is too demanding.

B.It is the job he is looking forward to.

C.He does not like the job.

M:Has George decided what to do when he leaves school?

W:Oh, yes.Everything is planned.He’s going to have a holiday for a few weeks and then he’s going to do an English course.

3.What is George going to do right after he leaves school?

A.To do an English course.

B.To make a plan.

C.To take a holiday.

M:Did you finish your work this afternoon?

W:Yes.There was nobody to disturb me, so I was able to finish it.

4.Why was the woman able to finish her work this afternoon?

A.Because she was helped by someone.

B.Because she was not disturbed by anybody.

C.Because she overworked this afternoon.

W:I wonder why Ann didn’t come to the party.Perhaps she wasn’t invited.

M:Yes, it’s possible.She might not have been invited.

5.Why didn’t Ann come to the party?

A.Perhaps she was not asked to.

B.Perhaps she did not want to come.

C.Perhaps she busied herself with something else.

第二节

听下面5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍。

听第6段材料,回答第6~7题。

W:I’m going to have a party next Saturday.Can you come?

M:On Saturday? I’m not sure.Some friends of mine are coming to stay with me next week but I think they’ll have gone by Saturday.But if they’re still here I won’t be able to come to the party.

W:OK.Well, tell me as soon as you know.

M:Right.I’ll phone you during the week.

6.What is the man NOT sure?

A.Whether his friends will come to stay with him.

B.Whether his friends will have gone by Saturday.

C.Whether his friends will come to the party with him.

7.How does the woman know whether the man can come to the party or not?

A.The man’s friends will try to tell her his decision.

B.She will get in touch with the man during the week.

C.The man will call her before Saturday.

听第7段材料,回答第8~10题。

W:Brian! How nice to see you! What are you doing these days?

M:I’m training to be a supermarket manager.

W:Really? What’s it like? Are you enjoying it?

M:It’s all right.What about you?

W:Well, actually I’m not working at the moment.I’m trying to find a job, but it’s not easy.But I’m very busy.I’m painting my flat.

M:Are you doing it alone?

W:No, some friends of mine are helping me.

8.What does the man want to be?

A.A supermarket manager.

B.A school master.

C.A technician.

9.What is the woman trying to do?

A.To keep her job.

B.To quit her job.

C.To find a job.

10.What is she doing now?

A.Helping her friends.

B.Painting her flat.

C.Taking care of her children.

听第8段材料,回答第11~13题。

M:So you want to borrow some money.How do you want to spend it?

W:We’re going to advertise on local radio and in the paper.We’ve planned it carefully.We only need $500.

M:Very well.The bank will lend you the money.But you must pay us back in three months.Can you do that?

W:We’ll do it, I promise.

M:Now, go and see the loans clerk and he’ll help you fill in the necessary forms.

W:Thank you for your help.

M:You’re welcome.

11.How much money does the woman want to borrow?

A.$5000.

B.$1500.

C.$500.

12.When must she pay the money back?

A.In three years.

B.In three months.

C.In three weeks.

13.What is the woman most probably going to do?

A.To fill in some forms.

B.To make a careful plan.

C.To visit the bank manager.

听第9段材料, 回答第14~16题。

W:Well, who shall we ask to this party?

M:Oh, not too many.Just a few people we can be relaxed with.

W:Yes, I agree.So, who, for example?

M:My cousin John, of course, and Carlo.

W:Carlo?Who’s he?

M:He’s the Italian guy who is staying with John’s family.

W:Oh, yeah.Is he the one whose wallet got stolen when they were in London?

M:That’s right.They caught the guy who did it, but he’d already spent all the money Carlo had brought with him.

W:Poor Carlo.Perhaps the party will cheer him up.

14.What are they talking about?

A.The coming party.

B.The arrangement of the party.

C.Whom to be invited to the party.

15.Where is Carlo from?

A.London.

B.Italy.

C.France.

16.What is wrong with Carlo?

A.He has spent all his money.

B.He has caught by the police.

C.He lost his wallet.

听第10段材料,回答第17~20题。

W:Hi, Ed.Are you in town for another job interview?

M:Yes, I’m pretty hopeful this time.I’ve just finished my second interview with this company.

W:That sounds great.I hope it works out for you.But wasn’t it expensive just getting here?

M:No, in fact the company is paying all my expenses.They’ve put me up in a hotel downtown.

W:How nice! How many people are they interviewing?

M:Well, they interviewed 16 the first time, and now four of us were chosen to come back for this interview.

W:It sounds like you have a good chance to be selected then.

M:I hope so.The manager told me he would call us on Monday.

W:Well, I hope it goes well.John and I would love it if you came to this area to work.

M:I would too, but my girlfriend doesn’t want to leave her family.She hopes I find a job close to her home.

W:Oh dear, what a decision.

M:But anyway, I’ve got to wait until Monday to find out whether I can even have the chance.

W:Good luck!

17.How does the man seem to feel after this interview?

A.Nervous.

B.Hopeful.

C.Excited.

18.How many people were chosen for the second interview?

A.4.

B.8.

C.16.

19.When will the man probably get to know whether he gets the job?

A.That afternoon.

B.Next Monday.

C.Tomorrow.

20.What does the man’s girlfriend want?

A.She hopes to find a job near the man.

B.She hopes the man finds a job near her.

C.She hopes the man gets the job.

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听力(共两节,满分30分)

第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)

听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一道小题,从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话你将听一遍。

1.What will the woman do?

A.Stop what she is doing at once.

B.Put her book away immediately.

C.Help the man a little later.

2.What will the weather in Arizona be like in the coming week?

A.Rainy.

B.Warm.

C.A bit cold.

3.Why does the woman say so?

A.There is a mirror in the bathroom.

B.The man left his glasses in the bathroom.

C.The man is wearing his glasses.

4.When will the woman get her photos?

A.Late in the afternoon.

B.At about 2:00 p.m.

C.Early the next morning.

5.What does the woman think of the acting?

A.Excellent.

B.Just so so.

C.Very bad.

听力原文:(Text 1)

M:Can you help me put these things away?

W:In a minute.I am almost through with this chapter.

(Text 2)

W:Good morning, can I help you?

M:Yes, I’d like to know something about the weather in Arizona in the coming week.

W:Well, it will be fairly hot and there will be much rain.

M:I see.Thanks very much for your help.

(Text 3)

M:Have you seen my glasses?I can’t find them anywhere.

W:Go into the bathroom and look in the mirror.

(Text 4)

W:When will my photos be ready?

M:Well, it’s twelve o’clock now.I think they will be ready in a couple of hours.

(Text 5)

W:What do you think of the film?

M:I like it.I think it is great.

W:I like it, too.Do you like the acting?

M:Yes.It is excellent.Do you?

W:Not really.It is disappointing.

第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)

听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段对话,回答第6~7题。

6.Where is Mr.Brown?

A.He is in the Sales Department.

B.He is in a meeting room.

C.He is at home.

7.What is Mr.Peterson’s telephone number?

A.1300-621-7865.

B.1300-612-7685.

C.1360-620-7568.

听力原文:(Text 6)

W:ABC company.Can I help you?

M:Can you put me through to Mr.Brown in the Sales department?

W:I’m afraid Mr.Brown is at a meeting at the moment.

M:Can I leave a message?

W:Certainly.

M:Can you ask Mr.Brown to call me at 1300-621-7865?

W:Who is calling, please?

M:Alan Peterson.

W:OK, Mr.Peterson.Can you repeat the phone number?

M:That’s 1300-621-7865.

W:OK, I’ll ask Mr.Brown to call you as soon as the meeting is over.

M:Thanks.Bye.

听第7段对话,回答第8~10题。

8.Whom do you think the woman was angry with?

A.The man.

B.The repairman.

C.The shopkeeper.

9.Why couldn’t the woman find the repair shop?

A.She missed the right turn.

B.The man gave her the wrong directions.

C.She was a bad driver.

10.Why did the man tell her to turn to these television repairmen?

A.The shop was easy to find.

B.One of the repairmen was his friend.

C.They do good work and the price is reasonable.

听力原文:(Text 7)

M:Do you want your television repaired?

W:Yes, but not by the man you suggested.

M:Why not?The repairmen are very good and the charges are so reasonable.

W:That may be, but I couldn’t find the place.

M:But you couldn’t miss it.I told you it is at the first right after the railroad bridge.

W:I took that.I went to the end of the road.There is no such place.

M:Wait a minute.Perhaps it is the second right.Yes, I think it is.

W:I should have known, whenever someone says “You can’t miss it”, you can be sure that you won’t find it.

听第8段对话,回答第11~13题。

11.What’s the relationship between the man and the woman?

A.They are friends.

B.They are teacher and student.

C.They are mother and son.

12.What does the woman ask the man to do?

A.Look for a new apartment.

B.Find a job to earn $200 a month.

C.Share an apartment with one or two roommates.

13.How much does the woman want to spend on rent?

A.Less than $200 a month.

B.Somewhere about $200 a month.

C.A little more than $200 a month.

听力原文:(Text 8)

W:Hello, Roger?This is Ann.

M:Hi, Ann.How have you been?And how’s your new apartment working out?

W:Well, that’s what I’m calling about.You see, I’ve decided to look for a new place.

M:Oh, what’s the problem with your place now?I thought you liked the apartment.

W:I do, but it’s a little far from the campus.Do you think you could help?

M:All right.So, what kind of place is you looking for?

W:Well, I’d like to share an apartment with one or two roommates within walking distance of school.

M:Okay, how much do you want to spend on rent?

W:Uh, somewhere under $200 a month.

M:Hmm.And anything else?

W:Yeah, I need a parking space.

M:Well, I know there’s an apartment nearby.I’ll drop by there on my way to class today.

W:Hey, thanks a lot.

M:No problem.

听第9段对话,回答第14~16题。

14.Why did the man want to buy the records?

A.The man wanted to buy them for his cousin.

B.The man liked popular songs.

C.The man wanted to keep the same records given by his father.

15.Who broke the man’s records?

A.The man himself.

B.The man’s father.

C.The man’s cousin.

16.How much did each record cost the man?

A.2 pounds.

B.1.5 pounds.

C.1 pound.

听力原文:(Text 9)

W:Good afternoon.

M:Good afternoon.Have you got any records of modern guitar music?

W:We’ve got a lot of them.Which ones are you looking for?

M:I’m looking for some records of Julian Bream.I saw them in your window last week.

W:Excuse me, aren’t you American?

M:No.I’m Canadian.My father gave me the same records in Canada, but I broke them.

W:What happened?

M:They were in my suitcase.I sat on my case and broke the records.My cousin told me about your shop.I came here last week and saw the records.

W:Let’s look for the records and put them on that shelf.Yes, the records are there.

M:How much are those three?

W:They are four pounds fifty pence.

听第10段独白,回答第17~20题。

17.What does the speaker like to know about a new play?

A.How much it costs.

B.Whether it is worth seeing.

C.How long it lasts.

18.Why were the speaker and his wife late for the theatre?

A.Because they missed the bus.

B.Because his wife spent too much traffic time deciding what to wear.

C.Because there was too much traffic on the way.

19.Which of the following is true according to the conversation?

A.What the newspaper said was wrong.

B.What the newspaper said was right.

C.They didn’t mind missing the first part of the play.

20.Where did they go after the play?

A.To a night club.

B.To a restaurant.

C.To their home.

听力原文:(Text 10)

  My wife and I go to the theater whenever we can.But before we buy tickets, we like to know if the play is good or bad.When a new play opens.We usually read the newspaper to get information about it.Last week a new play opened at the theater.The newspaper story said it was very interesting so we decided to go on Saturday night.

  My wife took a long time to make up her mind what to wear and we left our house a little late.By the time we got to the theater, the first act had already begun.We were sorry we missed part of the play, because the rest of it was very funny.The newspaper had been right.It was very good.

  After the play was over, we met some friends we hadn’t seen for a long time.They wanted to go to a night club.It had been many years since my wife and I had gone dancing, but I finally agreed.By the time we got home, it was about two o’clock in the morning.I’m got used to staying out so late and I was extremely tired.

  When I was younger.I didn’t have the money to go out for an evening like this.Now I can afford it.I don’t have the energy to really enjoy it.

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I ran across an old photo of him the other day, thinking of some old things. He’s been dead for 25 years. His name was Rex.

36  was his favorite recreation(娱乐). He had so much 37 in the water as any person I have known. You didn’t have to throw a stick in the water to 38 him to go in. Of course, he would bring back a stick to you if you 39 throw one in.

That 40 me of that night, 41 he brought back a small box that he found somewhere--- how 42 nobody ever knew. Since it was Rex, it 43 easily have been half a race. The box wasn’t a good one. It was just a 44 old piece that somebody 45. Still it was something he wanted, probably 46 there was some difficulty in transportation(运输). And that he thought could test his courage. We first knew about his achievement when, deep in the night, we 47 him trying to get the box up onto the porch(门厅). It sounded 48 two or three people were trying to tear the house 49 . We came downstairs and turned on the 50 light. Rex was on the top step trying to pull the thing up, but it had 51somehow. And he was just holding his own(坚持着). I suppose he would have held his own 52 dawn if we hadn’t helped him. The next day we carried the box miles away and threw it out. If we had thrown it out in a 53 place, he would have brought it home again, as a small token(象征)of his strength in such matters. 54, he had been taught to carry heavy wooden objects about and he was 55 of his skill.

1.

A.

Fighting

B.

Swimming

C.

Barking

D.

Running

2.

A.

fun

B.

trouble

C.

danger

D.

difficulty

3.

A.

stop

B.

.make

C.

get

D.

have

4.

A.

will

B.

do

C.

did

D.

would

5.

A.

reminds

B.

warns

C.

tells

D.

.suggests

6.

A.

which

B.

while

C.

as

D.

when

7.

A.

far

B.

long

C.

old

D.

heavy

8.

A.

could

B.

can

C.

should

D.

would

9.

A.

priceless

B.

worthless

C.

valuable

D.

important

10.

A.

kept

B.

forgot

C.

deserted(遗弃)

D.

remained

11.

A.

because

B.

only if

C.

even if

D.

in case

12.

A.

saw

B.

heard

C.

watched

D.

caught

13.

A.

like

B.

that

C.

as if

D.

at least

14.

A.

up

B.

in

C.

away

D.

down

15.

A.

hall

B.

kitchen

C.

bedroom

D.

porch

16.

A.

rolled

B.

stopped

C.

caught

D.

broken

17.

A.

at

B.

before

C.

till

D.

during

18.

A.

distant

B.

nearby

C.

silent

D.

busy

19.

A.

In all

B.

As a result

C.

At last

D.

After all

20.

A.

proud

B.

tired

C.

ashamed

D.

doubtful

【答案】

21.B

22.A

23.C

24.C

25.A

26.D

27.A

28.A

29.B

30.C

31.A

32.B

33.C

34.D

35.D

36.C

37.C

38.B

39.D

40.A

【解析】略

【题型】完型填空

【适用】一般

【标题】2011届云南省昆明三中高三上学期第二次月考英语卷

【关键字标签】人物传记类

【结束】

11【题文】  With its budget of $80 million , John Woo as director, and an all-star cast(明星云集的演员阵容), Red Cliff is the most expensive and ambitious Asian-financed film ever. Last week I saw the release of the second part, and boy oh boy does it shows.

But watching the film as a foreigner I felt I was missing out on something. Not knowing my Cao Cao's from my Zhou Yu's, I was not even sure whom I wanted to win. Certainly after the opening scene, in which Cao Cao is seen watching a game of Cuju, an ancient Chinese variation of football, I knew who had my support. After all, any man who enjoys his football is someone after my own heart. But after Cao Cao resorted to some evil strategies against his enemies in the south, I wasn't so sure he was the man I should be rooting for.

And there is a lot more to Red Cliff 2 than just extravagant battle scenes. The film does not take itself too seriously. Conversations between leaders are littered with one-liners, many of which had the audience in laughter. There is even enough to keep fans of more romantic entertainment happy too. This includes a charming relationship between a southern spy(侦探)and an innocent northern soldier. The characters' interaction provides some genuinely heart-warming moments in the middle of the battle.

Clocking in at(结束于)around two hours, the film certainly does justice to the history story. When I walked out the cinema, I felt as drained(精疲力竭) as Cao Cao's soldiers must have 1,800 years ago.

41.By expressing “boy oh boy” in the first paragraph, the author seems to show that _______.

A.the film characters are like boys who are childish.

B.the film provides amazing and surprising scenes for audience.

C.the film is suitable for younger boys to watch.

D.the film scene is so bloody that boys shouldn’t watch it.

42.When did the author change his attitude toward Cao Cao?

A.When he read the history story about Cao Cao.

B.When he saw Cao Cao was watching a game of Cuju,

C.When he realized that Cao Cao took some bad measures to beat his enemies.

D.When he saw the romantic love story of Cao Cao and a southern spy.

43.The following factors of the film are all mentioned in the passage except_______.

A.high budget

B.leading roles

C.actors and actress

D.conversations

44.From the passage we can infer that_______.

A.the author is a football fan in a foreign country.

B.Cuju is the name of an ancient Chinese variation of football.

C.the film Red Cliff 2 lasts about two hours.

D.the author was very tired after about two hours’ battle.

【答案】

45.B

46.C

47.C

48.A

【解析】略

【题型】阅读理解

【适用】一般

【标题】2011届云南省昆明三中高三上学期第二次月考英语卷

【关键字标签】新闻报道类

【结束】

12【题文】Safety and Security Procedures

Your safety and the security of your personal property are of the primary concern to those of us who welcome you as our guest. We urge you to take advantage of the following suggestions.

YOUR VEHICLE

Lock your vehicle and do not leave money or valuable items inside. We are not responsible for their loss.

TRAVELING

Be good at noticing things around you when sightseeing or traveling. Stay in well-lit and heavily traveled areas. Don’t display large amounts of cash.

GUEST ROOM SECURITY

For additional security use the deadbolt (插锁) provided on your door and make sure the windows are locked. As an additional precautious measure, please secure the secondary locks provided. Do not admit anyone to your room without first making identification. A one-way viewer is provided in your door to assist with identification. If there is any doubt about the person’s identity, please contact the Front Desk.

SAFETY BOXES

Do not leave money or valuables in your room or vehicle. We provide free safety boxes for your use. Hotel is not responsible for items left in room valued over $200.

KEYS

Safeguard your key. Please do not leave it in the door. Do not give your key to others or leave it unattended. Please leave your key at the Front Desk when you check out.

REPORTING

Please report any suspicious activity, or safety concerns to management.

FIRE

Please familiarize yourself with the nearest fire exits. Report fire or smoke to the hotel operator. In the unlikely event of a fire, please move quickly and calmly to the nearest safe exit and leave the building. Avoid the use of elevator.

49.The suggestions are most probably from ______.

A.a hotel manager

B.a police officer

C.an experienced traveler

D.a tour guide

50.Which of the following is TRUE?

A.It is advised to travel to places where there are few people.

B.The hotel is not responsible for anything you lose.

C.Don’t report to the manager unless you are sure something is going wrong.

D.You’d better use the deadbolt and the secondary locks for safety.

51. If you feel doubtful about a stranger who knocks at the door, you should _____.

A.let the person in after you have got his/her name

B.open the door to check the person’s ID card

C.call the Front Desk to make sure

D.contact the local police for assistance

52.What does the underlined part “In the unlikely event of a fire” mean?

A.In case a fire happens, though it is not very possible

B.If a fire happens when some big events are taking place.

C.In case a fire happens in a public building.

D.If a fire breaks out and it is getting out of control.

【答案】

53.A

54.D

55.C

56.A

【解析】略

【题型】阅读理解

【适用】一般

【标题】2011届云南省昆明三中高三上学期第二次月考英语卷

【关键字标签】广告布告类

【结束】

13【题文】The new iPhone 3G should please everyone. Its look and feel are only slightly improved, but a faster network loads Web pages more quickly, true GPS functionality allows it to easily find places nearby, and the new $199 price (down from $400) makes it an affordable luxury.

Before deciding whether to buy, however, make sure you can actually take advantage of the iPhone 3G's high-speed data network. 3G stands for third-generation, which in non-geek speak translates to Web pages and mail messages that, ideally, load about three times faster than on the original iPhone. Even better, 3G coverage enables you to make a phone call and surf the Web at the same time. That's great, if you live or work in a place where the 3G network of AT&T(美国电话电报公司) (the sole wireless carrier of the iPhone) is active. That's not so great in cities like New York where AT&T's cellular coverage is awful. As one of my colleagues in New York City, who bought the original iPhone, commented, "It's just a toy. You can't make phone calls on it, so I carry my Verizon phone with me all the time."

The real fun begins when you tap on the icon called "App Store" and start browsing the hundreds of add-on applications that have been developed just for the iPhone. You'll find tons of games (I like JirboBreak, a free game inspired by the Atari classic Breakout) and mobile versions of popular websites like Pandora, Facebook, MySpace and the New York Times. Most apps will cost you, but the vast majority are $9.99 or less. The apps work on the old iPhones too, but you'll enjoy them a lot more on the iPhone 3G because many of the programs, including Yelp (local business reviews), Whrrl (mobile social networking) and UrbanSpoon (restaurant reviews), use your exact location — provided by the iPhone 3G's GPS chip — to make recommendations. The apps also load much faster over the 3G network.

57.The new iPhone 3G has following features except that _______

A.It looks and feels better

B.It has a faster network

C.It is easy to locate a place

D.It is too expensive for people to buy

58.Why do one of my colleagues carry Verizon phone with him all the time? ______.

A.Because iPhone 3G is just a toy.

B.ecause he prefers Verizon phone better.

C.Because AT&T's cellular coverage is terrible there

D.Because Verizon phone enables him make a phone call and surf the Web at the same time

59.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage. ____.

A.App Store will offer you great fun.

B.many apps have been developed for the iPhone.

C.Most apps are very expensive.

D.Pandora, Facebook, MySpace and the New York Times are popular websites.

60.From the passage we know that the attitude of the author toward iPhone 3G is _____.

A.doubtful

B.appreciative

C.optimistic

D.pessimistic

【答案】

61.D

62.C

63.C

64.B

【解析】略

【题型】阅读理解

【适用】一般

【标题】2011届云南省昆明三中高三上学期第二次月考英语卷

【关键字标签】经济类

【结束】

14【题文】Birds that are half-asleep—with one brain hemisphere (半球) alert and the other sleeping—control which side of the brain remains awake, according to a new study of sleeping ducks.

Earlier studies have documented half-brain sleep in a wide range of birds. The brain hemispheres take turns sinking into the sleep stage characterized by slow brain waves. The eye controlled by the sleeping hemisphere keeps shut, while the wakeful hemisphere’s eye stays open and alert. Birds also can sleep with both hemispheres resting at once.

Decades of studies of bird groups led researchers to predict extra alertness in the end-of-the-row sleepers which tend to be attacked more easily. Sure enough, the end birds tended to watch carefully on the side away from their companions. Ducks in the inner spots showed no preference for gaze direction.

Also, birds napping at the end of the line depend on single-hemisphere sleep, rather than total relaxation, more often than inner ducks did. Turning 16 birds through the positions in a four-duck row, the researchers found that compared with 12 percent for birds in internal spots, outer birds half-asleep during some 32 percent of napping time.

“We believe this is the first evidence for an animal behaviorally controlling sleep and wakefulness at the same time in different regions of the brain,” the researchers say.

The results provide the best evidence for a long-standing assumption that single-hemisphere sleep evolved as creatures scanned for enemies. The preference for opening an eye on the lookout side could be widespread, he predicts. He’s seen it in a pair of birds napping side-by-side in the zoo and in a single pet bird sleeping by a mirror. The mirror-side eye closed as if the reflection were a companion and the other eye stayed open.

Useful as half-sleeping might be, it’s only been found in birds and such water animals as dolphins, whales, and seals. Perhaps keeping one side of the brain awake allows a sleeping animal to surface occasionally to avoid drowning.

Studies of birds may offer unique insights into sleep. Jerome M. Siegel of the UCLA says he wonders if birds’ half-brain sleep “is just the tip of the iceberg.” He supposes that more examples may turn up when we take a closer look at other species.

65.According to the passage, birds often half sleep because ______.

A.they have to watch out for possible attacks

B.their brain hemispheres take turns to rest

C.the two halves of their brain are differently structured

D.they have to constantly keep an eye on their companions

66.What is implied about the example of a bird’s sleeping in front of a mirror?

A.An imagined companion gives the bird a sense of security.

B.Birds prefer to sleep in pairs for the sake of their security.

C.The phenomenon of birds napping in pairs is widespread.

D.A single pet bird enjoys seeing its own reflection in the mirror.

67. While sleeping, some water animals tend to keep half awake in order to ______.

A.alert themselves to the approaching enemy

B.emerge from water now and then to breathe

C.be sensitive to the ever-changing environment

D.avoid being swept away by rapid currents

68.By saying “just the tip of the iceberg”, Siegel suggests that ______.

A.half-brain sleep has something to do with icy weather

B.the mystery of half-brain sleep is close to being solved

C.most birds living in cold regions tend to be half sleepers

D.half-brain sleep may exist among other species

【答案】

69.A

70.A

71.B

72.D

【解析】略

【题型】阅读理解

【适用】一般

【标题】2011届云南省昆明三中高三上学期第二次月考英语卷

【关键字标签】科普类

【结束】

15【题文】People in China, as in other parts of the world, are waiting to see how U.S. President-elect Barack Obama will deal with global problems such as the current economic slowdown once he takes office. As Sam Beattie reports from Beijing, there is widespread hope for closer U.S.-Chinese cooperation.

For many students in Beijing, Mr. Obama symbolizes all that is possible in the United States. He's a popular winner here, seen as a self-made man who has made it to the top.

"I think he is very charming, and a president who can create a new era," said Zhang Wei, a university student. "I like him very much and most of my friends do too." Ni Weibo, another university student, agrees. "Sino-U.S. relations still need more cooperation," she said. "I think he will help take it to a new era."

China's President Hu Jintao congratulated Mr. Obama within hours of his victory, saying he hoped bilateral ties could be made stronger.

Political analysts here say China will be looking for the incoming president to avoid contentious issues such as Taiwan's independence, human rights and Tibet.

Instead, they say Beijing would like Mr. Obama to focus on solving the global economic crisis, and to help China's slowing economy by opening up U.S. markets.

But trade relations might be a sticking point, says Renmin University's Professor of International Studies, Shi Yinhong.

He warns, "There is a possibility that President Obama will take some protectionist measures which China will not accept, then trade disputes could develop to a degree that we have not seen ever before."

Despite making the headlines, Mr. Obama faces some tough challenges in managing the U.S. relationship with China. China is now a stronger and more confident country than the China his

predecessors dealt with. And in this time of economic uncertainty, analysts say it's a country with which Mr. Obama will want to maintain a good relationship.

73.What can we infer from the first three paragraphs?

A.Mr. Obama was popular with many students in Beijing mostly because he will take office soon.

B.Economic slowdown is the big problem that the world is facing and looking forward to solve except US

C.China’s President Hu Jintao congratulated Obama on his victory within hours.

D.Through Obama’s being elected, we can see all is possible in US and a new relationship may come.

74.What is not mentioned in this passage?

A.What Barack Obama is expected to do in dealing with the US-China relationship.

B.Why Barack Obama will maintain a good relationship with China.

C.How Barack Obama will deal with the current economic slowdown.

D.What image Barack Obama has given to Chinese people.

75. What does “ a sticking point”( in para.7 ) mean?

A.a twist point

B.a disputed point

C.a good beginning

D.a understanding point

76.What is the best title for this report?

A.US-Chinese Cooperation Under the Current Economic Slowdown

B.Obama, Seen As A Popular Winner In China

C.Chinese Want Stronger Ties With US Under Obama Administration

D.The Current Economic Problem faces China As Well As US

【答案】

77.D

78.C

79.B

80.C

【解析】略

【题型】阅读理解

【适用】一般

【标题】2011届云南省昆明三中高三上学期第二次月考英语卷

【关键字标签】政治经济文化类

【结束】

 

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