广东省高三英语复习40分钟限时训练15

　　高三英语限时练习十五

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　　For some people, the sight of a mouse can be reason to scream. For other mice, the same sight can be reason to sing.

　　Mice will probably

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　　sing their way to any concert, but researchers in the United States have found

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　　that mice do,

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　　, sing.

　　Scientists already knew that mice make ultrasonic(超声波) sounds—noises that are too high-pitched(高音的) for people to hear

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　　special equipment.

　　To find out whether mice put such sounds together in song-like

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　　, the researchers recorded the sounds of 1 mice. Using computer

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　　, they were able to separate the sounds into specific types of syllables(音节), and found the mice produced about 10 syllables per second.

　　The results showed that nearly all of the mice repeated sequences(顺序) of syllables in different patterns. That’s enough to meet the definition of what scientists

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　　song. But not all scientists are

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　　_ that what the mice are doing is

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　　singing. To prove it, the researchers must show that there’s learning involved. And, they need to __

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　　why the mice sing.

　　21. A. almost

　　B. even

　　C. never

　　D. usually

　　22. A. coincidence

　　B. evidence

　　C. guidance

　　D. instance

　　23. A. at once

　　B. by means

　　C. for example

　　D. in fact

　　24. A. during

　　B. inside

　　C. through

　　D. without

　　25. A. fashions

　　B. instructions

　　C. patterns

　　D. styles

　　26. A. access

　　B. printer

　　C. screen

　　D. software

　　27. A. call

　　B. hear

　　C. sing

　　D. write

　　28. A. accustomed

　　B. convinced

　　C. involved

　　D. qualified

　　29. A. actually

　　B. obviously

　　C. simply

　　D. unlikely

　　30. A. figure out

　　B. get about

　　C. run across

　　D. talk over

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　　Early in the 16th century men were trying to reach Asia by traveling west from Europe. In order to find Asia they had to find a way past South America. The man who finally found the way from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific was Ferdinand Magellan. Magellan sailed from Seville in August, 1519 ____31____ five ships and about 280 men. Fourteen months later, after ____32____(spend) the cold winter on the coast of Patagonia, he discovered the channel ____33____ is now called Magellan Strait(海峡). In November, 1520, after many months of dangers from rocks and storms, the three ____34____(remain) ships entered the ocean on the other side of South America. They then ____35____(continue), hoping to reach Asia. But they did not see any land____36____ they reached the islands off the coast of Asia. Before they arrived at these islands, later known ____37____ the Philippines, men were dying of ____38____(starve). While they were staying in the Philippines, Magellan was killed in battle. The remaining officers then had to get back to Spain. They decided to sail round Africa. After many difficulties, one ship with eighteen men sailed into Seville three years after leaving. They were all that remained of Magellan’s expedition. ____39____, their achievement was great. They were the first men ____40____ (sail) round the world.

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　　A

　　The first time my eyes were opened to children's rights was when I was 15. A representative of Free the Children gave a speech at my school, sharing, this story I will never forget. Craig Kielburger was 12 when he came across an article about a boy of his age who escaped from child labor and was murdered for speaking about his experiences. Craig was upset and took the article to school. He asked who would help him and with a group, of friends, started Free the Children.

　　Craig traveled to countries where he saw child laborers and poverty firsthand. He also started giving speeches to people three times his age. He was even nominated(提名) for a Nobel Peace Prize and received the Nelson Mandela Human Rights Award. His organization has already helped over a million children.

　　I could not believe a kid three years younger than me had accomplished so much. His story motivated everyone who heard it to do something about the problems of the world.

　　That first burst of awareness faded, but a year later an organization at my school announced a meeting about social justice. Mare Kielburger, the elder brother of Free the Children's founder, came to my school to speak and for the second time I heard the story how Craig started the organization, but this time from a person who had been there since the beginning. Mare described his visits to underdeveloped countries and the influence on his life, telling us how we could make a difference. I was completely attracted.

　　Free the Children had set up campaigns that help children get education, medical care and food. When our advisor asked if we' would like to get involved, we responded with a unanimous yes.

　　Our group set to work realizing our goal of helping build a school by raising $6,000. It was a great challenge, but if other children had done it, so could we. I began to volunteer as a tutor at a grade school. It's tough sometimes when the children don't cooperate. But I think about all those children who can' t get an education and realize it's all worth it.

　　Every child should get an education and Free the Children has helped me understand that. Devoted to the rights of children, it has also helped me see that I can do something to help other children. I have the power to change the world and I'm going to use it. I think when the students at our school see what their money has done. They will realize they can make a difference, too.

　　41. What made Craig make up his mind to set up the organization Free the Children?

　　A. He was inspired by a speech given at his school.

　　B. He was greatly shocked by an article about the death of a child laborer.

　　C. He wanted to travel round the world to help the child laborers.

　　D. He had the same experiences as the boy mentioned in the article.

　　42. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

　　A. Both Craig and Mare came to the author's school and made wonderful speeches.

　　B. Free the Children was started to win the Nobel Prize for Peace.

　　C. Free the Children aims to help poor children around the world.

　　D. Free the Children was founded by the author and the Kielburger brothers.

　　43. What's the meaning of the underlined word "unanimous" in para.5?

　　A. unwilling

　　B. Absolute

　　C. inconsiderate

　　D. uncertain

　　44. We can learn from the passage that________.

　　A. Mare was given the Nelson Mandela Human Rights Award for his work.

　　B. the little author's goal can never be achieved.

　　C. grade school students are easy to get along with.

　　D. everyone can make his efforts to help others.

　　45. The best title for this passage is likely to be________.

　　A. We Can Make a Difference

　　B. Building a School

　　C. Helping Child Laborers

　　D. The Kielburger Brothers

　　B

　　Two hours from the tall buildings of Manhattan and Philadelphia live some of the world's largest black bears. They are in northern Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains, a home they share with an abundance of other wildlife.

　　The streams, lakes, meadows(草地), mountain ridges and forests that make the Poconos an ideal place for black bears have also attracted more people to the region. Open spaces are threatened by plans for housing estates and important habitats(栖息地) are endangered by highway construction. To protect the Poconos' natural beauty from irresponsible development, the Nature Conservancy(大自然保护协会) named the area one of America's "Last Great Places" .

　　Operating out of a century-old schoolhouse in the village of Long Pond, Pennsylvania, the conservancy's Bud Cook is working with local people and business leaders to balance economic growth with environmental protection. By forging partnerships with people like Francis Altemose, the Conservancy has been able to protect more than 14,000 acres of environmentally important land in the area.

　　Altemose's family has fanned in the Pocono area for generations. Two years ago Francis worked with the Conservancy to include his farm in a county farmland protection program. As a result, his family's land can be protected from development and the Altemoses will be better able to provide a secure financial future for their 7-year-old grandson.

　　Cook attributes the Conservancy's success in the Poconos to having a local presence and a commitment to working with local residents. "The key to protecting these remarkable lands is connecting with the local community," Cook said. "The people who live there respect the land. They value quiet forests, clear streams and abundant wildlife. They are eager to help with conservation effort."

　　For more information on how you can help the Nature Conservancy protect the Poconos and the world's other "Last Great Places," please call 1-888-564 6864 or visit us on the World Wide Web at www.tnc.org.

　　46. The purpose in naming the Poconos as one of America's "Last Great Places" is to_____.

　　A. gain support from the local community

　　B. protect it from irresponsible development

　　C. make it a better home for black bears

　　D. provide financial security for future generations

　　47. We learn from the passage that________.

　　A. the population in the Pocono area is growing

　　B. wildlife in the Pocono area is dying out rapidly

　　C. the security of the Pocono residents is being threatened

　　D. farmlands in the Pocono area are getting smaller fast

　　48. What is important in protecting the Poconos according to Gook?

　　A. The setting up of an environmental protection website.

　　B. Support from organizations like The Nature Conservancy.

　　C. Cooperation with the local residents and business leaders.

　　D. Inclusion of farmlands in the region' s protection, program.

　　49. What does Bud Cook mean by "having a local presence". (Line 1, Para. 5)?

　　A. Financial contributions from local business leaders.

　　B. Consideration of the interests of the local residents.

　　C. The establishment of a wildlife protection foundation in the area.

　　D. The setting up of a local Nature Conservancy branch in the Pocono area.

　　50. The passage most probably is _____.

　　A. an official document

　　B. a news story ,

　　C. an advertisement

　　D. a research report

　　C

　　Some houses are designed to be smart. Others have smart designs. An example of the second type of house won an Award of Excellence from the American Institute of Architects.

　　Located on the shore of Sullivan's Island off the coast of South Carolina, the award-winning cube-shaped beach house was built to replace one smashed to pieces by Hurricane (飓风) Hugo 10 years ago. In September 1989, Hugo struck South Carolina, killing 18 people and damaging or destroying 36,000 homes in the state.

　　Before Hugo, many new houses built along South Carolina's shoreline were poorly constructed, and enforcement of building codes wasn't strict, according to architect Ray Huff, who created. the cleverly-designed beach house. In Hugo's wake, all new shoreline houses are required to meet stricter, better—enforced codes. The new beach house on Sullivan's Island should be able to withstand a Category 3 hurricane with peak winds of 179 to 209 kilometers per hour.

　　At first sight, the house on Sullivan's Island looks anything but hurricane-proof. Its redwood shell makes it resemble "a large party lantern (灯笼)" at night, according to one observer. But looks can be deceiving. The house's wooden frame is reinforced with long steel rods to give it extra strength.

　　To further protect the house from hurricane damage. Huff raised it 2.7 meters off the ground on timber(7(木头) pilings (屋基)—long, slender columns of wood anchored deep in the sand. Pilings might appear insecure, but they are strong enough to support the weight of the house. They also elevate the house above storm surges. The pilings allow the surges (波涛汹涌) to run under the house instead of running into it. "These swells of water come ashore at tremendous speeds and cause most of the damage done to beach-front buildings," said Huff.

　　Huff designed the timber pilings to be partially concealed(隐藏)by the house's ground-to-roof shell. "The shell masks the pilings so that the house doesn't look like it's standing with its pant legs pulled up," said Huff. In the event of a storm surge, the shell should break apart and let the waves rush under the house, the architect explained.

　　51. After the tragedy caused by. Hurricane Hugo, new houses built along South Carolina's shore line are required________.

　　A. to be easily reinforced

　　B. to look smarter in design

　　C. to meet stricter building standards

　　D. to be designed in the shape of cubes

　　52. The award-winning beach house is quite strong because_______.

　　A. it is strengthened by steel rods

　　B. it is made of redwood

　　C. it is in the shape of a shell

　　D. it is built with timber and concrete

　　53. Huff raised the house 2.7 meters off the ground on timber pilings in order to __________ .

　　A. withstand peak winds of about 200 km / hr

　　B. anchor stronger pilings deep in the sand

　　C. break huge sea waves into smaller ones

　　D. prevent water from rushing into the house.

　　54. The main function of the shell is ________.

　　A. to strengthen the pilings of the house

　　B. to give the house a better appearance

　　C. to protect the wooden frame of the house

　　D. to slow down the speed of the swelling water

　　55. It can be inferred from the passage that the shell should be _____.

　　A. fancy-looking

　　B. waterproof

　　C. easily breakable

　　D. extremely strong

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　　答案与解析

　　导读：这是一篇科普文章，文章讲到科学家对于老鼠进行研究，从中发现他们也有自己的音律表达。

　　1. C。考查副词词意辨析和语境的理解。从语篇知道老鼠开音乐会那是从来没有的。

　　2. B。考查名词词意辨析和语境的理解。由上下文知道在美国的研究者找到老鼠唱歌的证据。

　　3. D。考查介词短语辨析和语境的理解。这里是说发现老鼠事实上也会唱歌。

　　4. D。考查介词词意辨析和语境的理解。表示没有特殊的设备人类听不到老鼠所发出的音律。

　　5. C。考查名词词意辨析和语境的理解。研究者在研究是否老鼠能够把声音结合在一起构成像歌曲一样具有节奏。

　　6. D。考查名词词意辨析和语境的理解。运用电脑软件来寻找节奏。

　　7. A。考查动词词意辨析和语境的理解。研究者发现它们的声音可以组成有节奏的东西，这些证据可以符合歌曲的定义。

　　8. B。考查动词词意辨析和语境的理解。表示并非所有的科学家都相信老鼠会唱歌。

　　9. A。考查副词词意辨析和语境的理解。表示“事实上”，即有写科学家不相信老鼠真的会唱歌。

　　0. A。考查动词词组辨析和语境的理解。figure out计算出, 解决；get about走动, 旅行, 传开；run across偶遇, 跑着穿过；talk over详尽地商议, 商量, 讨论, 说服。下一步科学家们要解决的问题是为什么老鼠要唱歌。

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