高二英语2015年三月份试卷详解

1、AThere are many giants under the sea, animals bigger than many people can imagine. But what do we really know about these enormous creatures?A team of scientists has looked at the body sizes of 25 sea creatures including whales, squids (乌贼), and other ocean giants for a project. Craig McClain, the a

2、ssistant director of the National Evolutionary Synthesis Center in North Carolina, US, said that many people have “quite unrealistic” ideas of the sizes of these creatures. “Several years ago I noticed that people kept saying that giant squids reached 60 feet (18 meters) in length, which is amazingl

3、y long.” In fact, they are closer to 12 meters long.What is true, however, is that giant squids have the largest eyes of any animal. They see the world with eyes the size of soccer balls, measuring a huge 27 centimeters in diameter, according to the report “A unique advantage for giant eyes in giant

4、 squid” in the Current Biology journal. The largest fish eye is the 9-centimeter eye of the swordfish it would fit in the giant squids pupil (瞳孔)!Large eyes are much better at seeing other large objects that give off their own light in water deeper than 500 meters. This is important for the giant sq

5、uid, as it means that they can spot sperm whales (抹香鲸), who eat them, from a safe distance.Another famous ocean giant is the blue whale, the largest mammal to have ever lived on Earth. According to National Geographic, their tongues alone can weigh as much as an elephant. Even a baby blue whale (cal

6、f) weighs up to 2,700 kg and is up to 8 meters long. However, blue whales are also very fast for their size. They can travel at over 8 km/h, and can reach speeds of over 30 km/h.You might think that blue whales eat large animals like giant squids, but in fact they almost entirely eat a small creatur

7、e called krill (磷虾). Their larger size can also protect them against being starved, as they can move from an area with no food to another area rich in food without eating, according to the National Evolutionary Synthesis Centers project.So how much do you know about the giants that live under the wa

8、ter? Why not look a little further to find out more?giants n. 巨大的动物巨大的动物enormousadj. 庞大的，庞大的，巨大的；巨大的；creaturesn.动物动物发现发现21. According to the article, the eyes of a giant squid _.A. are not as large as those of a swordfishB. can give off special lights in deep water C. make it easier for them to spot

9、 large objects in deep waterD. are so large as to help them scare away their enemies22. What can we learn about blue whales from the article?A. They are the natural enemy of giant squids.B. Their choice of food is actually very limited.C. They have to keep eating almost all the time due to their lar

10、ge size.D. Their huge size means that they can only swim at slow speeds.23. What is the article mainly about?A. A comparison of two giant ocean creatures giant squids and blue whales. B. An introduction to the striking features of some giant ocean creatures.C. A project launched by the National Evol

11、utionary Synthesis Center to protect giant ocean creatures.D. Explanations of some common misunderstandings of giant ocean creatures.Large eyes are much better at seeing other large objects that give off their own light in water deeper than 500 meters.in fact they almost entirely eat a small creatur

12、e called krill (磷虾磷虾).对比对比突出的突出的 发起的发起的enormousgiantcreaturesspotmammalswordswordfishscare awaynatural enemycomparisonstrikinglaunchexplanationHaving already changed the way we communicate with its smartphones, Apple Inc released its next big thing on March 9 in San Francisco, US.The Apple Watch, ac

13、cording to CNN, is “a simple rectangular (矩形的) shape with a range of stylish and useful wristbands.” “The style is classic . in those respects (方面) its up there with the top quality Swiss watches,” commented the news outlet.The watch will be available in nine places, including the US, the UK and Chi

14、na, from April 24. The starting price is $349 (2,186 yuan).With six different designs and 30 or so wristbands, the gadget “sets the standard for smartwatches, in style,” agreed The Brisbane Times,“but more importantly, in functionality (功能性).” “With the built-in speaker and microphone, you can recei

15、ve calls on your watch. I have been wanting to do this since I was 5 years old,” said Apples chief executive Tim Cook.In fact, anything you can do on the iPhone is there on the watch e-mails, text messages, airline boarding services, and directions from Apple Maps. Using a home security app, you can

16、 keep an eye on your home from afar, or even open a locked door.There are some features that have made Cook sure the watch is “our most personal device yet; a new chapter in the way we relate to technology”. According to NPR, the watch taps you on the wrist to draw your attention to a message or a c

17、alendar reminder, and it can send a tap on the wrist to another Apple Watch wearer.However, the watch can also do things that are just plain fun. You can send a real-time display of your heartbeat to another Apple Watch to “let someone know you are thinking about them.”Patrick Moorhead, a leading te

18、chnology analyst in the US, described the tech company as “a master in the art of persuasion”. “The secret weapon is the ability to message each other by tapping on the watch,” he told The Associated Press. “I think people, particularly kids, are going to go nuts (疯狂) over that.”So far, though, the

19、most impressive part of this new device is “the monitoring of the wearers health and fitness,” said AFP. It will even tap you on the wrist if you have been sitting down for longer than is good for your health.24.Which of the following features of the Apple Watch arent mentioned in the article?A. its

20、 price B. its functions C.its weight D. when and where people can buy it25. With an Apple Watch, you can _.A. monitor your health and diagnose yourselfB. send a real-time display of your heartbeat to an iPhoneC. be reminded to move around if youve been sitting down for too longD. receive emails, tex

21、t messages and calls, and open a locked door for your neighbor26. How does the Apple Watch let wearers know there is a new message?A. The watch beeps.B. The watch sends out music.C. The watch changes its screen color.D. The watch taps the wearer on the wrist.27. Which of the following words best des

22、cribes Tim Cooks attitude toward the Apple Watch?A. Proud.B. Modest. C. Serious.D. Cautious.文中谈到苹果手表的售价为文中谈到苹果手表的售价为349美元，谈到了它众多功能，谈到了它上市美元，谈到了它众多功能，谈到了它上市的时间和地点，但是没有谈到它的重量的时间和地点，但是没有谈到它的重量 releasesmartphoneavailablechief executivewristwristbandsecurity app=application apply fordevice keep an eye on

23、draw ones attention toimpressiveweaponmonitor28. B。从第4段Lael nodded patiently at me. Sophia stared blankly. It seems she had never heard such a warning. She was the daughter of an optimist.可知，Lael的反应很淡定，Sophia似乎从来没有听过这样的警告，呆呆地望着我，所以B正确。29. C。从文中You cant just show up at the market and get a stall. Not

24、 many people buy desserts first thing in the morning. And its forecast to rain.可知，在孩子们出发前，作者已经提前打好预防针；孩子们一个半小时回来后，作者更认为不可能成功，对照各项可知，C正确30. C。当大家回来后，丈夫解释了他们是怎么成功的，作者对此的评价是There was something wrong with his voice. And he was smiling dangerously. 丈夫在言语间漏出了此次成功的得意洋洋，作者立刻意识到还会有事情要发生。31. A。从文中作者每次给孩子们的答复可

25、知，作者并不是积极支持他们的提议，并且在答复时屡次提到if it doesnt work，所以作者自己最有可能是一个悲观主义者。pessimistic/pessimistoptimistic/optimistdealbakestare blanklyprofitstallDGeorgia Aquarium is open 365 days a year. Please note that hours of operation do vary. Last ticket sold and entry is 30 minutes prior to (在在之前之前) closing time.Regu

26、lar HoursSunday Friday: 10 am 5 pmSaturday: 9 am 6 pmSummer Hours: May 27 August 16Monday Saturday: 9 am 9 pmSunday: 9 am 6 pmFull Price Total TicketAdult (ages 13-64): $38.95Child (ages 3-12): $32.95Senior (age 65+): $34.95Total Ticket Online Discount (折扣折扣)Adult (ages 13-64): $35.95Child (ages 3-1

27、2): $29.95Senior (age 65+): $31.95Animal Encounters (相遇): $59.95Beluga & Friends Interactive (互动的) Program: $179.95Journey with Gentle Giants Immersion Program: $234.95Daily ActivitiesDays at Georgia Aquarium are full of new and attractive programs. Learn more about these programs and how you can ad

28、d to your Aquarium adventure!AT&T Dolphin TalesOur new dolphin gallery, theater and show are now open. The gallery and viewing window are open to general admission guests periodically (定期) throughout the day. Show times vary each day, so check for times when you are purchasing general admission tick

29、ets. Dont forget AT&T Dolphin Tales is included in Total Ticket general admission, so dont miss this spectacular show!4D Theater Deepos Undersea 3D Wondershow presented by AT&TWith multiple shows throughout the day, be sure to catch this unique experience at Georgia Aquarium. Admission to the 4D The

30、ater is included in Total Ticket general admission!Journey with Gentle GiantsSwim or scuba dive (潜水) in the Ocean Voyager exhibit, built by The Home Depot. Swims are daily at 4:30 pm, and scuba dives are daily at 3 pm and Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Spots are limited, so its best to book in advanc

31、e.Beluga & Friends Interactive ProgramInteract with belugas and harbor seals in the Georgia-Pacific Cold Water Quest gallery. This animal interaction occurs daily at 10 am and 1:30 pm. Spots are limited, so its best to book in advance.Animal EncountersInteract with a penguin daily at 11:30 am and 1:

32、45 pm. You can also experience a special encounter with a dolphin. Spots are limited, so its best to book in advance.32. If you plan to visit Georgia Aquarium on a Sunday in June, you should enter it before _.A. 5 pm B. 5:30 pm C. 6 pm D. 8:30 pm33. Grandparents in their seventies with a 10-year-old

33、 boy can save as much as _ visiting Georgia Aquarium if they buy their tickets online.A. $3 B. $6 C. $9 D. $1234. Which of the following about AT&T Dolphin Tales is TRUE?A. Visitors should book their tickets in advance.B. Visitors have to pay extra money to watch it.C. It is open all day long to vis

34、itors.D. It is a show that visitors should not miss.35. With a Total Ticket, visitors are allowed to visit _.A. Animal EncountersB. Beluga & Friends Interactive ProgramC. Journey with Gentle Giants Immersion ProgramD. 4D Theater Deepos Undersea 3D WondershowLast Friday a storm swept through two vill

35、ages in the New Territories, 61 (destroy) fourteen homes. Seven others were so badly damaged 62 their owners had to leave them, and fifteen others had broken windows or roofs. One person was killed, several were 63 (serious) hurt and taken to hospital, and a number of other people received smaller h

36、urt. Altogether over two hundred people were homeless after the storm. A farmer, Mr. Tan, said that the storm began early 64 the morning and lasted for over an hour. “I 65 (eat) with my wife and children,” he said, “When we heard a loud noise. A few minutes later our house fell down on top of us. We tried our best 66 (climb) out but then I saw that one of my children was 67 (miss). I went back inside and found him, safe 68