2015高考英语试题

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　　“De—extinction"，the idea that extinct(绝种的)animals can be brought back through cloning

　　or genetic(基因的)engineering，has attracted the interest of a small group of Scientists.The topic

　　had made the cover of National Geographic Magazine.Supporters say they are doing it for moral

　　reasons and because we “miss” the extinct animals.They blame human exploitation (such as

　　trapping，hunting，habitat destruction) of the extinct animals，but their plans , though they sound

　　exciting，are exploitation in another form.

　　Considering the imperfect science of cloning，de-extinction would cause animals suffering.

　　animals born of such experiments would suffer serious diseases，dying soon after birth or having a

　　shortened lifetime.Spanish and French scientists worked for years to bring the Pyrenean ibex , a

　　species of wild goat，back from extinction by cloning.In 2009 , they succeeded only in producing a

　　sick baby goat that died l 0 minutes after birth.For these animals to be born，other animals would

　　live in captivity，in a lab or elsewhere，and serve as mother substitutes(代用品)，routinely having

　　operations as part of the cloning process.For example，elephants would be kept in captivity to carry

　　woolly mammoth(猛犸)babies for nearly two years.Such experiments often lead to other animals'

　　unhappiness as well.

　　If extinct animals are successfully brought back，where would they go ?Their original habitats

　　have developed and changed without them.They are unlikely to survive in the natural environment，

　　but，if they do manage to survive，they will affect their environment in unpredictable ways，

　　presenting a new threat to the ecological system.If the animals born through de—extinction are stuck

　　in zoos and museums instead，what good is that ?It is exploitation，not a solution.

　　It would be better to apply creative thinking about protection to the real-1ife problems of today’s

　　World . De-extinction takes attention away from the difficult situation of endangered animals.

　　Discussions about woolly mammoth cloning do nothing to stop the illegal killings of endangered wild

　　African elephants. Money would be better used to prevent human conflict with wildlife and their

　　Eco-systems.

　　Let’s keep de-extinction in the world of science fiction，learn from our failed past，and protect

　　wild animals and their habitats for the future.

　　71.The word “it”，underlined in Paragraph 1 refers to “_______”.

　　A.de-extinction B.cloning or genetic engineering

　　C.exploitation D.National Geographic Magazine

　　72.In Paragraph 2，examples are given to show that ____ .

　　A.modern elephants are related to woolly mammoth

　　B.scientists should improve the cloning process

　　C.de-extinction does harm to some animals

　　D.it's possible to bring back extinct animals

　　73.What might happen if extinct animals come back to the wild?

　　A.The problem of extinction will be solved.

　　B.They will live in their original habitats.

　　C.The balance of nature may be disturbed.

　　D.More endangered animals will be saved.

　　74. According to Paragraph 4，de-extinction may _____ .

　　A.prevent the illegal killings of African elephants

　　B.make people care less about endangered animals

　　C.prevent the conflict between humans and animals

　　D.raise public awareness of protecting animals

　　75.What’s the author’s attitude towards “De-extinction” ?

　　A.Disapproving. B.Doubtful C.Supportive. D.Uncertain.

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　　Chinese audience have been crazy about a hit TV show called the Voice of China，(76)______

　　has earned great attention since July，2012，when it was broadcast every (77) F evenings

　　on satellite station Zhejiang TV.It was recognized (78) ______the most popular music show.

　　This show is (79) ______(相似的)to American Idol，and basically it’s a singing contest.

　　LiQi took part and when I first heard him sing，I (80) _____ in love with his voice. He has his

　　own unique style and way of singing.He loves music and (81) p all his heart into his

　　songs.Every time he sings，his eyes are closed and (82) ______ seems that it’s just him and his

　　music . Through his great (83) e , he got first place in the contest.His talents and style

　　have made him a very popular music artist in China.I really appreciate the (84) _____(贡

　　献) he is making to China's music industry.(85) ______(希望), he will write his own songs

　　and bring us more ear candy in the future.