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Old Behrman was a painter but was a failure in art. For years, he had always been planning to paint a work of art, but had never yet begun it. He earned a little money by serving as a model to artists who could not pay for a professional model. He was a fierce, little, old man who protected the two young women in the studio apartment above him.

Sue found Behrman in his room. In one area was a blank canvas(画布) that had been waiting twenty – five years for the first line of paint. Sue told him about Johnsy and how she feared that her friend would float away like a leaf on the old ivy vine climbing hopelessly up the outside block wall.

Old BeYucman was angered at such an idea. “ Are there people in the world with the foolishness to die because leaves drop off a vine?”

“She is very sick ,” said Sue, “and the disease has left her mind full of strange ideas.”

“This is not any place in which one so good as Miss Johnsy shall lie sick, “ yelled Behrman . “Some day I will Paint a masterpiece,and we shall all go away.”

Johnsy was sleeping when they went upstairs. Sue pulled the shade down to cover the window. She and Behrman went into the other room. They looked out a window fearfully at the ivy vine. Then they looked at each other without speaking. Beluman sat and posed as the miner.

The next morning, Sue awoke after an hour’ s sleep. She found Johnsy with wide – open eyes staring at the covered window.

“Pull up the shade; I want to see,” she ordered, quietly. Sue obeyed.

Despite the strong wind, yet there was one ivy leaf against the wall. It was the last one on the vine. It was still dark green at the center. But its edges were colored with the yellow. “It is the last one,” said Johnsy.“I thought it would surely fall during the night. It will fall today and I shall die at the same time.”

“Dear, dear!” said Sue,“Think of me, if you won’t think of yourself. What would I do?”

But Johnsy did not answer.

The next moming, when it was light, Johnsy demanded that the window shade be raised. The ivy leaf was still there.

“I’ ve been a bad girl, “ said Johnsy , “Something has made that last leaf stay there to show me how bad I was. It is wrong to want to die. You may bring me a little soup now.”

An hour later she said: “Someday I hope to paint the Bay of Naples.”

Later in the day, the doctor came, and Sue talked to him in the hallway.

“Even chances. With good care, you’ll win, “ said the doctor. “And now I must see another case I have in your building. Behrman, his name is-some kind of an artist, I believe. Pneumonia（肺炎）,too. He is an old, weak man and his case is severe. There is no hope for him; but he goes to the hospital today to ease his pain.”

The next day , the doctor said to Sue:“She’ s out of danger. You won.．”

“I have something to tell you, Johnsy, “ she said.“Behrman died today. And look out the window, dear, at the last ivy leaf on the wall. Didn’ t you wonder why it never moved when the wind blew? Ah, darling, it is Behrman’ s masterpiece—he painted it there the night that the last leaf fell.”

75. What was in Johnsy’ s mind all the time?

A. When the last leaf falls I must go.

B. The old ivy leaves have little to do with my getting well.

C. I am such a bad girl as to make everything messy.

D. Someday I hope to paint a masterpiece.

76. Which detail in the passage suggests that Behnnan was a failure?

A. He worked as a miner to make ends meet.

B. His drawing board had waited 25 years to receive the first line of his masterpiece

C. He was protective of the two girls but mostly sensitive and fierce.

D. He was a professional model waiting for his great opportunity.

77. We can learn from the story that_____.

A. The relationship between the two artist girls was developed on material comfort

B. The three artists mentioned in the story shared a studio apartment

C.Behnnan showed great sympathy for the two youth

D. Johnsy was somehow annoyed to be accompanied by a never – succeeded artist

78. What does the underlined part “Even chances.” mean ?

A. The doctor indicated that Johnsy was doomed to die.

B.The doctor thought that they should let her go.

C. The doctor believed that Johnsy had every chance of recovery

D. The doctor put her chances at fifty – fifty.

79. When Johnsy said she had been a bad girl, she meant that_____.

A. asking for death was not right

B. she deserved more severe punishment

C. she should never forget about her dream.

D. she was ashamed not to be able to support the other two.

80. The short story can be listed as a typical example of stories with_____.

A. surprise endings B. vivid contrasts ( 对比)

C. artistic imagination D. attractive openings

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     Old Behrman was a painter who lived on the ground floor of the apartment building. Behrman was a failure
in art. For years, he had always been planning to paint a work of art, but had never yet begun it. He earned a
little money by serving as a model to artists who could not pay for a professional model. He was a fierce, little,
old man who protected the two young women in the studio apartment above him.
     Sue found Behrman in his room. In one area was a blank canvas (画布) that had been waiting twenty-five
years for the first line of paint. Sue told him about Johnsy and how she feared that her friend would float away
like a leaf on the old ivy vine climbing hopelessly up the outside block wall.
     Old Behrman was angered at such an idea. "Are there people in the world with the foolishness to die because
leaves drop off a vine? Why do you let that silly business come in her brain?"
    "She is very sick and weak," said Sue, "and the disease has left her mind full of strange ideas."
     "This is not any place in which one so good as Miss Johnsy shall lie sick," yelled Behrman. "Some day I will
paint a masterpiece, and we shall all go away."
     Johnsy was sleeping when they went upstairs. Sue pulled the shade down to cover the window. She and
Behrman went into the other room. They looked out a window fearfully at the ivy vine. Then they looked at
each other without speaking. A cold rain was falling, mixed with snow. Behrman sat and posed as the miner.
    The next morning, Sue awoke after an hour's sleep. She found Johnsy with wide-open eyes staring at the
covered window.
     "Pull up the shade; I want to see," she ordered, quietly.
     Sue obeyed.
     After the beating rain and fierce wind that blew through the night, there yet stood against the wall one ivy
leaf. It was the last one on the vine. It was still dark green at the center. But its edges were colored with the
yellow. It hung bravely from the branch about seven meters above the ground.
     "It is the last one," said Johnsy. "I thought it would surely fail during the night. I heard the wind. It will fall
today and I shall die at the same time."
     "Dear, dear!" said Sue, leaning her worn face downtoward the bed. "Think.of me, if you won't think of
yourself. What would I do?"
     But Johnsy did not answer.
     The next morning, when it was light, Johnsy demanded that the window shade be raised. The ivy leaf was
still there. Johnsy lay for a long time, looking at it. And then she called to Sue, who was preparing chicken
soup.
     "I've been a bad girl," said Johnsy. "Something has made that last leaf stay there to show me how bad I
was. It is wrong to want to die. You may bring me a little soup now."
     An hour later she said:"someday I hope to paint the Bay of Naples."
     Later in the day, the doctor came, and Sue talked to him in the hallway.
     "Even chances. With good care, you'll win," said the doctor. "And now I must see another case I have in
your building. Behrman, his name is-some kind of an artist, I believe. Pneumonia (肺炎), too. He is an old,
weak man and his case is severe. There is no hope for him; but he goes to the hospital today to ease his pain."
     The next day, the doctor said to Sue:"She's out of danger. You won. Nutrition and care now-that's all."
     Later that day, Sue came to the bed where Johnsy lay, and put one arm around her.
     "I have something to tell you, white mouse," she said."Mister Behrman died of pneumonia today in the
hospital. He was sick only two days. They found him the morning of the first day in his room downstairs
helpless with pain. His shoes and clothing were completely wet and icy cold. They could not imagine where
he had been on such a terrible night.
     And then they found a lantern, still lighted. And they found a ladder that had been moved from its place.
And art supplies and a painting board with green and yellow colors mixed on it.
     And look out the window, dear, at the last ivy leaf on the wall. Didn't you wonder why it never moved
when the wind blew? Ah, darling, it is Behrrnan's masterpiece-he painted it there the night that the last leaf felt."

1. What was in Johnsy's mind all the time?

A. When the last leaf falls I must go.
B. The old ivy leaves have little to do with my getting well.
C. I am such a bad girl as to make everything messy.
D. Someday I hope to paint a masterpiece.

2. Which detail in the passage suggests that Behrman was a failure?

A. He worked as a miner to make ends meet.
B. His drawing board had waited 25 years to receive the first line of his masterpiece.
C. He was protective of the two girls but mostly sensitive and fierce.
D. He was a professional model waiting for his great opportunity.

3. One can safely assume after reading the story that _____.

A. the relationship between the two artist girls was developed on material comfort
B. the three artists mentioned in the story shared a studio apartment
C. Behrman showed great sympathy for the two youth
D. Johnsy was somehow annoyed to be accompanied by a never-succeeded artist

4. What does the underlined part "Even chances" suggest?

A. The doctor indicated that Johnsy was doomed to die.
B. The doctor thought that they should let her go.
C. The doctor believed that Johnsy had every chance of recovery.
D. The doctor put her chances at fifty-fifty.

5. When Johnsy said she had been a bad girl, she meant that _____.

A. asking for death was not right
B. she deserved more severe punishment
C. she should never forget about her dream
D. she was ashamed not to be able to support the other two

6. The short story can be listed as a typical example of stories with _____.

A. surprise endings
B. vivid contrasts
C. artistic imagination
D. arresting openings

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Listening Comprehension

Section A

Conversation 1

1．What's wrong with the man?

A．He took the wrong direction．

B．He lost his way．

C．He missed the bus．

2．Which bus should the man take?

A．No．30．

B．No．2．

C．No．13．

Conversation 1

M：Excuse me．I'm going to the National Museum．Which stop should I get off at?

W：I'm afraid you're going in the wrong direction．This No．30 bus is bound for the airport．You should have caught a bus on the opposite side of the road．

M：Then which bus should I change to? Should I take bus No．2?

W：No．Just get off at the next stop, cross the road and take No．13 in the opposite direction．

Conversation 2

3．What can't the man believe?

A．That he hurt his arm．

B．That his team missed the goal．

C．That his team lost the game．

4．What's the man's attitude towards his team?

A．Confident．

B．Disappointed．

C．Surprised．

Conversation 2

W：I heard you hurt your arm in the football match last weekend．Are you OK?

M：It's nothing serious．I just can't believe that we lost to Class 2．After we scored the goal, we had a good chance to win, but we lost the game．

W：Don't take it so hard．Failure always makes us try harder next time．

M：You're right．I am confident that we will beat them next time．

Conversation 3

5．What time is it now?

A．5∶45

B．5∶55

C．7∶55

6．Where will the speakers probably go first?

A．A cinema．

B．A shopping center．

C．A restaurant．

Conversation 3

M：How about seeing a movie tonight, Helen?

W：That sounds great．I haven't been to a movie for quite a long time．

M：OK．Let me see．The movie starts at 7∶55．We still have two hours and ten minutes．Why don't we go out and have a quick dinner near the cinema?

W：Fine, but I have to stop at the shopping center first．

Conversation 4

7．What does the woman complain about?

A．The bill is not clear enough．

B．The bill is sent to a wrong address．

C．The bill she received is wrong．

8．Why do the mistakes occur?

A．The man is careless．

B．The old computer doesn't work well．

C．The man doesn't use the computer correctly．

9．What does the man promise to do finally?

A．Get a new computer．

B．No such mistake will happen again．

C．Send the presents to the woman．

Conversation 4

W：I'm afraid I have a complaint to make．

M：Please take a seat and tell me what is the matter．

W：I'm sorry to say that the bill you sent me is not right．

M：Not right, madam? That's strange．

W：Yes, I know．What's more, this isn't the first time．

M：Really? That's hard to believe．

W：It has happened five or six times in the past three months．

M：Well, I must apologize, madam．Maybe it's the old computer．

W：Well, don't you think it's about time you got it working properly? It's caused me a lot of inconvenience．

M：I agree entirely．I promise it won't happen again．

Conversation 5

10．Where does the conversation take place?

A．At home．

B．In a factory．

C．In a store．

11．What is the man so nervous?

A．He's been waiting for the call for a long time．

B．He's failed to answer the phone several times．

C．He's missed an important phone call．

12．What's the call about?

A．The man's company．

B．The man's new work．

C．The man's music．

Conversation 5

M：Linda, could you please turn down the music a little more?

W：OK．What's the matter?

M：Well, I'm expecting an important phone call, which has something to do with my new work．

W：You mean you've found a new job?

M：Yes, it's with a big company, so I don't want to miss the opportunity．

W：Don't worry．You'll be fine．

M：Was that the telephone?

W：I didn't hear anything．

M：I thought I heard it ring two or three times．

W：Sometimes when the windows are open you can hear the neighbor's phone ringing．

M：I've been waiting so long now．It's making me quite nervous．

W：Well, why not go outdoors to calm down and do what you want to do outside? I'll call you if the phone rings．

M：Thanks a lot．

Conversation 6

13．What's the man's reaction to his trip?

A．Optimistic．

B．Excited．

C．Nervous．

14．What will the man do when he checks in?

A．Examine his hand luggage．

B．Bring a boarding pass with his seat number．

C．Show his ticket and passport．

15．When should the man pay the departure tax?

A．When he checks in．

B．When he buys the ticket．

C．When he boards the plane．

Conversation 6

W：Mr．Jones, are you ready for the trip?

M：Oh, yes．I'm really excited about it, but could you tell me what I have to do at the airport? I've never flown before in my life．

W：I see．Now, as you enter, on your left you'll see a lot of check-in desks．You should go to your airline desk, okay? Actually that's very close to the entrance．

M：You mean as soon as I enter the airport, I will see the airline desk?

W：That's right．Once you are at the airline desk, show your ticket and passport to the clerk and place your luggage on the scales．

M：Is there any limit of my luggage?

W：Yes．Try not to have more than 25 kilograms altogether．Oh…and don't check in your hand luggage, as you'll bring it along with you on the plane．

M：Well．What should I do after checking in my hand luggage?

W：Then, the clerk will give you a boarding pass with your seat number printed on it．

M：A friend of mine told me something about a departure tax．What's that? Have I paid for it?

W：Don't worry．It's included in the price of your ticket．

M：Oh, thank you．

Section B

　　There are two types of people in the world．Although they have equal degrees of health and wealth and the other comforts of life, one becomes happy, the other becomes unhappy．This arises from the different ways in which they consider things, persons, and events, and the resulting effects upon their minds．

　　The people who are to be happy fix their attention on the conveniences of things, the pleasant parts of conversation, the well-prepared dishes, the goodness of the wines, and the fine weather．They enjoy all the cheerful and positive things．They are in good spirits all the time．People like to make friends with them and are happy when they are successful．It can make you popular among your classmates and strengthen the relationship with others．

　　Those who are to be unhappy always think and speak the negative things．So they are continually discontented．Those people tend to criticize and offend others, which makes themselves disagreeable everywhere．No one loves them and treats them as their friends．No one shows respect to them, either．They should change this bad habit, or they would not live a happier life．

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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.

A．

Fighting

B．

Swimming

C．

Barking

D．

Running

A．

fun

B．

trouble

C．

danger

D．

difficulty

A．

stop

B．

.make

C．

get

D．

have

A．

will

B．

C．

did

D．

would

A．

reminds

B．

warns

C．

tells

D．

.suggests

A．

which

B．

while

C．

D．

when

A．

far

B．

long

C．

old

D．

heavy

A．

could

B．

can

C．

should

D．

would

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．

B．

that

C．

as if

D．

at least

14.

A．

B．

C．

away

D．

down

15.

A．

hall

B．

kitchen

C．

bedroom

D．

porch

16.

A．

rolled

B．

stopped

C．

caught

D．

broken

17.

A．

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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