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参考答案
Listening:
1-5 ADCBD 6-10 BDBAB
11-13 CDA 14-16 DCA 17-20 CABC
21. to help 22.from/against 23.Donating/ Having donated 24.has launched
25.Another 26.led 27.before/until 28.which 29.what 30.can
31-35 FGKDJ 36-40 IHBAE
41-55 CBADA/BCDAC/DDBBC
56-59 BDAC, 60-62 DCC, 63-66 BACD
67-70: EACB
Summary:
There are advantages and disadvantages of zoos. For one thing, caging animals causes them physical and mental suffering due to limited space, deprived freedom and forced performance. Some are even sold to be hunted. For another, zoos serve educational and research purposes. Breeding programs in zoos also help to protect endangered animals and increase their genetic diversity. (57 words)
第II卷
Translations
【72】 With the development of science and technology, more and more data will be (made) available to the public.
【73】Despite (facing) many difficulties, he was devoted to scientific study.
【74】The Nobel Peace Prize winner owed his success to standing on the shoulders of giants.
【75】It was not until we participated in that volunteer activity that we were aware of the impact of environment on our life.
Volunteering: A Rewarding Experience
As a high school student, I recently participated in a volunteer activity that left a profound impact on me. The event was a community clean-up day, where we gathered to pick up litter and beautify our local park. Armed with gloves and trash bags, we worked tirelessly throughout the day, collecting waste and planting new trees.
This experience was incredibly rewarding. Not only did I get to contribute to the betterment of my community, but I also learned the importance of teamwork and environmental management. Seeing the park transform before our eyes was incredibly satisfying. It was a humbling reminder of how even small actions can make a significant difference. Volunteering has taught me that every effort counts, and I am eager to engage in more such activities in the future.
In conclusion, volunteering has been a transformative experience, fostering a sense of responsibility and personal growth. I am eager to continue making a difference through such meaningful activities.
听力材料
I. Listening Comprehension
Section A
1. M: I’d like some bread, a pound of cookies and that birthday cake.
W: Do you want the cake delivered
Q: Where does the conversation most probably take place （A）
2. W: How long will it take to have my computer repaired
M: I’ll call you when it’s ready. But it shouldn’t take longer than a week.
Q: What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers （D）
3. M: The ship is supposed to leave at 8:30, isn’t it
W: Yes, sir. But it will be delayed because of the heavy fog and it won’t leave until 10 o’clock, I’m afraid.
Q: How long will the ship be delayed （C）
4. W: Steven, have you read J.K. Rowling’s latest best seller
M: I’ve just finished it. The story in it is really exciting.
Q: What are they talking about （B）
5. M: I’m on a diet these days. I eat only fruit and vegetables, no meat.
W: I prefer to eat whatever I want, and then exercise regularly to keep fit.
Q: How does the woman keep slim （D）
6. W: What do you think of yesterday’s lecture
M: The topic was interesting, but the lecture was much more difficult to follow than I had
expected.
Q: What does the man think of the lecture （B）
7. M: I need to go to the airport right now, but the traffic is very heavy at this hour.
W: I suggest that you take the subway instead. Then you don’t have to cope with the terrible traffic.
Q: What does the woman imply （D）
8. W: It’s much better to stay inside than go out on such a cold day. Don’t you agree？
M: It’s up to you.
Q: What can we learn from the conversation （B）
9. M: I’m going to Kelly’s and tell her the news on my own.
W: Why bother. You’ll see her at school tomorrow.
Q: What does the woman mean （A）
10. W: It’s going to rain. Do you think the bad weather will affect the result of the match
M: Well, our team is accustomed to playing in bad weather.
Q: What can we learn from the conversation （B）
Section B
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
There were several reasons behind our decision to move to Flemington. The first occurred about 18 months ago when we were living in a one-bedroom apartment and decided to move into larger quarters before we had a baby. We began to look at houses at reasonable prices. Then, much sooner than expected, I got pregnant. Soon after that, Mark’s company announced that they were relocating to Flemington, about 90 miles south of us. Mark’s company had been good to him, and it was one of the few around with excellent benefits, family-friendly politics, and a child-care center on site. With a baby on the way, these things were essential for us. So we began looking at real estate in Flemington and also did some research on their school system as well as the overall community. We were very excited about what we found—reasonable housing costs, great schools, and a lively town. We’ll be moving about a month before the baby is due. Let’s hope he doesn’t decide to come early.
Questions
11. Why did Mark and his wife want to move to Flemington at first （C）
12. Which statement is NOT TRUE about Mark’s company （D）
13. How did they feel about what they had found in Flemington （A）
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
In Europe, the United States and Japan, restaurants are testing technology to let diners order their food directly from a screen at their table, instead of depending on a waiter or waitress to note their choice. Besides cutting costs, companies that sell the "e-menu" argue that it has a novelty value that can attract younger customers, and visual photographs of different food make diners order more. The idea may be just the latest trick in a trade which is driven by consumer appetites. But at least for now, it appears to be boosting business. In Israel, some bars, pubs and family restaurants have already installed e-menu technology. The system is based on touch-screens already used in self-service canteens or for ticketing in air-ports and cinemas. "It's about impulse-buying. If a person starts looking at pictures of chocolate cake, the chances are he'll order it, " said a restaurant manager. The system has also been supplied to restaurant in France, South Africa, and Belgium. Frame, a restaurant in Israel which has installed the system, said sales on tables with the e-menu have increased by about 11 percent. Customers often call ahead to reserve tables equipped with the screens. At one of the e-menu tables, an information technology worker Gil Uriel and his young family were excited as they checked out pictures of the dishes on offer and talked about desserts. " It's more visual," said Uriel, as his children clicked away on a games function between courses. "We can still choose, we can still argue - but it's much easier when you can all see it."
Questions:
14. In which of the following continents are e-menus not used to order food （D）
15. What does a restaurant manager mean by saying "It's about impulse-buying." （C）
16. Who do you think the restaurants offering e-menus mainly appeal to （A）
Section C
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
M: Overseas Travel Agency. May I help you
W: Yes, my husband and I are planning a vacation to an island. Do you have any recommendations
M: Certainly. Off the top of my head, I would suggest the island of Bali.
W: Why Bali
M: At this time of year it rains a lot in most places, but it is the dry season in Bali. Also, there are many excellent restaurants and hotels to choose from. Plus, Bali is known for its surfing and diving. And I must say that the shopping is absolutely great!
W: That sounds amazing! Jason loves to dive and I love to shop and eat. Can you tell me how much it will cost for the two of us
M: It will take me a day or two to get accurate prices, but I will call you as soon as I do.
W: Thank you. Will we have to pay for it right away
M: I’ll need your credit card number to make a reservation, but you won’t actually have to pay for it until you get there.
W: That sounds great.
Questions:
Who is Jason (C)
What may interest the woman on the island of Bali (A)
How will the woman probably pay for the vacation (B)
What will the woman do next (C)高二年级10月月考英语试卷
考生注意:.
1.本试卷共10页，满分140分，考试时间120分钟。
2.本考试分设试卷和答题纸，作答必须涂(选择题)或写(非选择题)在答题纸的相应位置，在试卷上作答一律不得分。
第 I 卷
Listening Comprehension （25分）
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
l. A. At a bakery. B. At a hotel.
C. At a post office. D. At a birthday party.
2. A. Librarian and student. B. Operator and caller.
C. Boss and secretary. D. Customer and repairman.
3. A. 30 minutes. B. 60 minutes. C. 90 minutes. D. 120 minutes.
4. A. A best sailor. B. A latest book.
C. A good business. D. An exciting story.
5. A. By going on a diet. B. By eating fruit and vegetables.
C. By having fewer meals. D. By doing physical exercise.
6. A. It was interesting and easy to follow.
B. It was far beyond his understanding.
C. It was as difficult as he had expected.
D. It was long but easy to understand.
7. A. The traffic is always very heavy. B. The man needn’t go to the airport.
C. The subway is crowded at rush hours. D. The man had better take the subway.
8. A. The woman prefers going out.
B. The woman will make the decision.
C. The man agrees with the woman.
D. The man would rather stay inside.
9. A. The man can tell Kelly the news the next day.
B. The man shouldn’t tell Kelly the news at school.
C. The man should tell Kelly’s brother the news.
D. The man had better tell Kelly the news by himself.
10. A. The match will be put off due to the rain.
B. The rain isn’t likely to influence the man’s team.
C. The result of the match is sure to be affected.
D. The rain will help the man’s team win the match.
Section B:
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and one longer conversation and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the longer conversation. The passages and the longer conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. To get better jobs. B. To save more money.
C. To move into a larger apartment. D. To receive further education.
12. A. It had family-friendly politics.
B. It owned a child-care centre on site.
C. It offered its staff excellent benefits.
D. It rewarded employees with apartments.
13. A. Satisfied. B. Surprised. C. Confused. D. Interested.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. Africa. B. Asia. C. Europe. D. South America.
15. A. It’s a trade that is driven by customer appetites.
B. The latest trick seems to be boosting business.
C. You can hardly resist the temptation when seeing the pictures of food.
D. With the new technology, sales on the table have risen by about 11%.
16. A. Young people. B. Foreigners. C. Local people. D. Old people.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following longer conversation.
17. A. The woman’s friend in Bali. B. The husband’s friend in Bali..
C. The woman’s husband. D. The guide of the trip.
18. A. Good restaurants and shops. B. Nice hotels and water sports.
C. The weather and the sea view. D. Surfing and diving.
19. A. In cash. B. By credit card.
C. By cheque. D. On the Internet.
20. A. Pay for the trip. B. Ask about the price.
C. Wait for the man’s call. D. Begin their trip.
II. Grammar and vocabulary (20’)
Section A
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
Young people around the world have volunteered___21__(help) others in need using their time, energy, knowledge, and skills. For example, Joris, a 10-year-old boy in Seattle, has helped to protect cheetahs __22___the threat of extinction by raising more than $14,000. ____23__ (donate) all the money he has raised, he makes his own contributions to wildlife conservation. In the last two years, Jack, together with his 14-year-old twin brother, ____24___ (launch) a database to connect children with volunteer opportunities such as working for animal shelters and unban farming groups. ___25____boy, Jackson, is determined to fight against plastic pollution. A campaign__26__ (lead) by him to promote the use of recyclable water bottles plays a part in local environmental protection. He also urges the local restaurant to sell more paper water bottles. Xiao Meng, a 20-year-old volunteer tour guide in the Palace Museum, spent three months hanging around the Forbidden City __27____she could remember every detail of the Palace Museum, ___28__ sounds absolutely incredible. There is no denying that we should show respect for____29___these young volunteers have done for our world. By doing these meaningful volunteering, young people ____30____successfully avoid getting annoyed at small things in life and focus on what is truly important.
Section B (1%*10 = 10%)
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
countless G. relatively exhausted H. cleared C. comparison I. unfortunately D. essential J. recycled E. estimates K. restricts F. features
Rain forests, found in Earth’s temperate and tropical zones, are some of the most biologically varied ecosystems on the planet. All rain forests share certain (31)_____, including a closed canopy（树冠）, the dense vegetation of the top branches that forms a roof above the forest floor, a damp and warm climate, and (32)_____ constant temperatures throughout the year. Most of the forest’s insect and animal life grows well in the canopy’s leafy and sunlit environment. The forest’s ground cover, by comparison, is small. Less than 2 percent of the sun’s light makes its way through the canopy and the darkness below. This darkness, along with the poor quality of the soils, (33)_____ plant growth.
Rain forests are a(n) (34)_____ part of Earth’s total ecology. Huge amounts of water are absorbed into tree roots and (35)_____ into the atmosphere from the tree leaves through a process called transpiration (蒸发). Tree roots also fix the soil in place and slow the runoff of rains into rivers and oceans. Through the process of photosynthesis (光合作用), rain forests absorb more carbon dioxide and give off more oxygen than any other ecosystem.
The rain forests are (36)_____ shrinking at a rapid rate as a result of the profitable ventures of farming, logging, and mining. When tropical rain forests are (37)_____ in order to raise cattle and crops, the nutrient-poor soils are quickly (38)_____. When farmers move on to new areas, heavy rains and baking sun leave the land fruitless and lifeless. Logging and mining cause similar damage to the land and destroy the territory of (39)_____millions of birds, insects and animals. By some (40)_____ an area of tropical rain forest the size of the state of Delaware disappears in this way every month.
III. Reading Comprehension
Section A
Research has shown that two-thirds of human conversation is taken up not with discussion of the cultural or political problems of the day, not heated debates about films we've just watched or books we've just finished reading, but plain and simple __41__.
Language is our greatest treasure as a species, and what do we __42__ do with it We gossip. About others’ behavior and private lives, such as who's doing what with whom, who's in and who's out -- and why; how to deal with difficult __43__ situations involving children, lovers, and colleagues.
So why are we keen on gossiping Are we just natural __44__ of both time and words Or do we talk a lot about nothing in particular simply to avoid facing up to the reality important issues of life It's not the case according to Professor Robin Dunbar. In fact, in his latest book, Grooming, Gossip and the Evolution of Language, the psychologist says gossip is one of these really __45__ issues.
Dunbar __46__ the traditional view that language was developed by the men at the early stage of social development in order to organize their manly hunting activities more effectively, or even to promote the exchange of poetic stories about their origins and the supernatural. Instead he suggests that language evolved among women. We don't spend two-thirds of our time gossiping just because we can talk, argues Dunbar --- __47__, he goes on to say, language evolved specifically to allow us to gossip.
Dunbar arrived at his cheery theory by studying the __48__ of the higher primates like monkeys. By means of grooming -- cleaning the fur by brushing it, monkeys form groups with other individuals on whom they can rely for support in the event of some kind of conflict within the group or __49__ from outside it.
As we human beings evolve from a particular branch of the primate family, Dunbar __50__ that at one time in our history we did much the same. Grouping together made sense because the bigger the group, the greater the __51__ it provided; on the other hand, the bigger the group, the greater the stresses of living close to others. Grooming helped to __52__ the pressure and calm everybody down.
But as the groups got bigger and bigger, the amount of time spent in grooming activities also had to be __53__ to maintain its effectiveness. Clearly, a more __54__ kind of grooming was needed, and thus language evolved as a kind of vocal grooming which allowed humans to develop relationship with ever-large groups by exchanging information over a wider network of individuals than would be possible by one-to-one __55__ contact.
41. A. claim B. description C. gossip D. language
42. A. occasionally B. habitually C. independently D. originally
43. A. social B. political C. historical D. cultural
44. A. admirers B. maters C. users D. wasters
45. A. vital B. sensitive C. ideal D. difficult
46. A. confirms B. rejects C. outlines D. broadens
47. A. for instance B. in addition C. on the contrary D. as a result
48. A. motivation B. appearance C. emotion D. behavior
49. A. attack B. contact C. inspection D. assistance
50. A. recalls B. denies C. concludes D. confesses
51. A. prospect B. responsibility C. leadership D. protection
52. A. measure B. show C. maintain D. ease
53. A. saved B. extended C. consumed D. gained
54. A. common B. efficient C. scientific D. thoughtful
55. A. indirect B. daily C. physical D. secret
Section B
(A)
For Western designers, China and its rich culture have long been an inspiration for Western creative.
“It’s no secret that China has always been a source of inspiration for designers,” says Amanda Hill, chief creative officer at A+E Networks, a global media company and home to some of the biggest fashion shows.
Earlier this year, the China Through A Looking Glass exhibition in New York exhibited 140 pieces of China-inspired fashionable clothing alongside Chinese works of art, with the aim of exploring the influence of Chinese aesthetics (美学) on Western fashion and how China has fueled the fashionable imagination for centuries. The exhibition had record attendance, showing that there is huge interest in Chinese influences.
“China is impossible to overlook,” says Hill. “Chinese models are the faces of beauty and fashion campaigns that sell dreams to women all over the world, which means Chinese women are not just consumers of fashion – they are central to its movement.” Of course, not only are today’s top Western designers being influenced by China, but some of the best designers of contemporary fashion are themselves Chinese. “Vera Wang, Alexander Wang, Jason Wu are taking on Galliano, Albaz, Marc Jacobs —and beating them hands down in design and sales,” adds Hill.
For Hill, it is impossible not to talk about China as the leading player when discussing fashion. “The most famous designers are Chinese, so are the models, and so are the consumers,” she says, “China is no longer just another market; in many senses it has become the market. If you talk about fashion today, you are talking about China – its influences, its directions, its breathtaking clothes, and how young designers and models are finally acknowledging that in many ways.”
56. What can we learn about the exhibition in New York
A. It promoted the sales of artworks. B. It attracted a large number of visitors.
C. It showed ancient Chinese clothes. D. It aimed to introduce Chinese models.
57. What does Hill say about Chinese women
A. They do business all over the world. B. They admire super models.
C. They start many fashion campaigns. D. They are setting the fashion.
58. The underlined phrase “taking on” in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. competing against B. learning from C. working with D. looking down on
59. Which of the following is the most suitable title for the text
A. A Chinese Art Exhibition Held in New York
B. Young Models Selling Dreams to the World
C. Chinese Culture Fueling International Fashion Trends
D. Differences Between Eastern and Western Aesthetics
(B)
FOUR BOOKS YOU SHOULD READ
Caroline Leavitt Cruel Beautiful World At age 16 Lucy is a lonely orphan living with older sister Charlotte and devoted aunt Iris in Waltham, Massachusetts. On the last day of school, she runs away with her 30-year-old teacher, William, and settles in a hillside shack in rural Pennsylvania, near his new teaching job. Though Lucy feels increasingly isolated, William won't allow her any outlet. Leavitt draws upon a real-life crime that involved a girl she knew in high school. She tells her story from multiple viewpoints, building tension and empathy for Lucy and Charlotte as tragedy swallows them.
Steven Price By Gaslight Price, an award-winning Canadian poet, achieves an extraordinary achievement of Dickensian storytelling in his weighty second novel. His hero is William Pinkerton, son of the founder of the legendary detective agency, who finds clues in his late father's safe to the case of William Shade. This mythic thief had disturbed and upset his father. William tracks a Shade accomplice（共犯）, Charlotte Reckitt, to London, only to find she's been found dead in the Thames. Also on the scene is Adam Foole, who is obsessed with Charlotte, who he met while stealing De Beers diamonds from a South African mine. Price ably arranges dozens of interlinking plot-lines as he spans three continents and several decades, from American Civil War battlefields to Scotland Yard at the end of the 19th Century.
GeFei The Invisibility Cloak Beijing-based GeFei (pen name for Liu Yong) won the 2015 Mao Dun Literature Prize for fiction "describing the changing spirit of Chinese society" over the past century. The Invisibility Cloak, his first English publication, revolves around Cui, a divorced man who creates customized hi-fi speakers for Beijing's newly wealthy and a few intellectuals. Beijing's rapid expansion has left Cui longing for an invisible life away from the city. His chance comes when he agrees to build a world-class sound system for a gangster（黑社会老大）. GeFei's nice irony, translated from the Chinese by Canaan Morse, should find many fans.
Tim Harford Messy The temptation to be neat and tidy may be powerful, but "we would be better served by embracing a degree of mess," Harford argues. His defense of the creative potential of the imperfect, crude, random, vague, difficult, diverse and even dirty is refreshing. Reaching into the arts, politics, business, science and technology, Harford makes a compelling case for opening up to disorder and luck.
60. Which author does NOT tell a story in his / her work listed above
A. Caroline Leavitt B. Steven Price
C. GeFei D. Tim Harford
61. Jack is an American who would like everything to be neat and tidy. He loves reading novels with ironic humor and detective stories. He is going to work and live in Beijing for the next three years, and he is very curious about the place he is soon heading to. Which book will he most likely choose to read now
A. Cruel Beautiful World B. By Gaslight
C. The Invisibility Cloak D. Messy
62. This page is intended for people who want to _________.
A. buy newly-published books at a discount
B. recommend books to friends and family
C. know what books are worthwhile to read
D. understand the current trend in literature
(C)
Studying the DNA of 300 mice has flagged up（引起注意）genes which have been linked to hereditary（遗传的）sight loss for the first time. Researchers say because mice's genes are so similar to humans', their findings could lead to the treatment of more genetic diseases.
Scientists at the University of California, Davis studied information from a data bank of mice's genetic material. They found 347 genes linked to eye problems, with just 86 of them having been studied in the past.
Only around 50 to 75 percent of hereditary eye disease in human can be explained with present science. The researchers believe these hundreds of new genes found in mice could be a key to explaining and therefore being able to treat the other 25-50 percent.
"This is extremely valuable for people with hereditary eye disease," said researcher Professor Ala Moshiri. "All researchers are going to start using these data. In the past, we knew the problem was there but we didn't know where to look. Now eye enters can call back patients and screen them for these new genes. We expected that more and more of these genetic diseases will be treatable." Also, the fact is that more than 60 percent of eye problems at birth are ones resulting from the baby's parents!
Thanks to data from the International Mouse Phenotyping Consortium (IMPC), which is trying to work out what every single gene in a mouse is responsible for, with the aim of translating it to humans, scientists are moving closer to figuring out all genetic causes of blindness. To do this, scientists separate a single gene from other ones at a time and then observe what effect it has on the mouse for a long time. This has so far been done more than 7,000 times and has achieved great success. Researchers are now working alongside eye care centers in Texas and lowa in order to compare the mice's genes to those of patients.
63. How did the researchers find the genes linked to eye problems
A. By comparing the DNA of the mice with that of the humans
B. By studying the data of mice's genes
C. By carrying out the treatment of genetic diseases
D. By making calculations
64. Why is the percentage of genetic eye problems mentioned in paragraph 3
A. To show the significance of studying mice's genes.
B. To prove mice's genes are similar to humans'
C. To warn the high risk level of suffering them.
D. To explain how common they are among people.
65. What should scientists do first to unlock secrets of genetic blindness
A. Compare human's genes with mice's. B. Cooperate with eye care centers.
C. Set apart a gene of mouse each time. D. Figure out each gene's function of a mouse.
66. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. New Ways to Cure Sight Loss B. Humans Genes Causing Eye Disease
C. Genetic Disease Discovered in Mice D. Genes Found Behind Eye Problems
Section C
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
It’s time to re-evaluate how women handle conflict at work. Being overworked or over-committed at home and on the job will not get you where you want to be in life. It will only slow you down and hinder your career goals.
Did you know women are more likely than men to feel exhausted Nearly twice as many women than men aged 18-44 reported feeling “very tired” or “exhausted”, according to a recent study.
___67___ It’s also the age range when many women are trying to balance careers and home. One reason women may feel exhausted is that they have a hard time saying “no”. Women want to be able to do it all – volunteer for school parties or cook delicious meals – and so their answer to any request is often “Yes, I can.”
Women struggle to say “no” in the workplace for similar reasons, including the desire to be liked by their colleagues. ___68___.
At the workplace, men use conflict as a way to position themselves, while women often avoid conflict or strive to be the peacemaker, because they don’t want to be viewed as aggressive or disruptive at work. ___69___ Men are more likely to face that dispute from the perspective of what benefits them most, whereas women may approach the same dispute from the perspective of what’s the easiest and quickest way to resolve the problem – even if that means doing the boring work themselves.
This difference in handling conflict could be the deciding factor in who gets promoted to a leadership position and who does not. ___70___ Shouldering more of the workload may not earn you that promotion. Instead, it may highlight your inability to delegate effectively.
IV. Summary Writing
Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
Zoos are hugely popular attractions for adults and children alike. But are they a good thing
Critics of zoos would argue that animals often suffer physically and mentally as a result of being caged. Even the best artificial environments can’t match the space, diversity and freedom that animals have in their natural habitats. This deprivation causes many zoo animals to become stressed or mentally ill. It is common that marine parks often force dolphins and whales to perform tricks. These mammals may die decades earlier than their wild relatives, and some may try to commit suicide.
On the other hand, by bringing people and animals together, zoos have the potential to educate the public about conservation issues and inspire people to protect animals and their habitats. Zoos also carry out important research into subjects like animal behavior and how to treat illness. One of the most important modern functions of zoos is supporting international breeding programs, especially those for endangered species. A good zoo will enable these species to live and breed in a secure environment. Furthermore, as the number of some wild species drops, there is an increasing danger of populations becoming too genetically similar. Zoo-bred animals can be released into the wild to increase genetic diversity.
However, opponents of zoos say that the vast majority of breeding programs do not release animals back into the wild. Extra animals are sold not only to other zoos and circuses but also to hunting ranches in the US or South Africa, where some people are willing to pay a lot of money for the chance to kill an animal in a fenced enclosure.
第二卷
V. Translation（15分）
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
随着科技的发展，越来起多的数据将会向大众公开。（available)
尽管面对重重困难，他依然投身于科学研究。（despite, devote）
74这位诺贝尔和平奖的获得者把他的成功归功于站在巨人在肩膀上。（owe）
75.直到我们参加那次慈善活动，我们才意识到了环境对于我们生活的影响。（It, aware)
VI. Guided Writing（25 分）
近来，越来越多的中学生参加志愿者活动，请你就此内容写一篇文章，你的文章必须包括：具体描述你参加过的一次志愿者活动；简要谈谈你的感想。

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