2023-2024学年云南省昆明市五华区云南师范大学实验中学高二上学期11月月考英语试题

2023-2024学年云南省昆明市五华区云南师范大学实验中学高二上学期11月月考英语试题

One of the best things about London is that so many of its world-famous museums are free to the public. Visitors can enjoy some beautiful paintings, portraits (肖像) and art pieces by famous artists from around the world there.

Royal Air Force Museum

Located in Hendon, Royal Air Force Museum has over one hundred and sixty aircraft on display and is a must-see for aviation (航空) lovers. Documenting the history of aviation and aircraft in the United Kingdom, the museum has one of the biggest and best collections of military aircraft in the world.

Tate Britain

Founded by sugar businessman Sir Henry Tate, Tate Britain is a wonderful museum to visit, with lots of fantastic British artworks on show. Tate Britain’s masterpieces include works by William Blake and Francis Bacon. Wandering around the exhibitions and galleries is a lovely way to spend the day. With the museum lying on the banks of the Thames, you can take a boat to get there. National Portrait Gallery

Home to over 11,000 portraits, this delightful art gallery focuses on famous British people through the ages. Portraits, photos, sculptures and drawings of some of the country’s most influentia l and well-known figures gaze upon you as you make your way through the gallery. While its most famous portrait is undoubtedly the one of William Shakespeare, more contemporary pieces do not look out of place alongside artworks that date back hundreds of years.

Imperial War Museum

Located in what was once a hospital, Imperial War Museum offers a fascinating look at war and its impact. With lots of films, photos, videos and audio recordings included in the displays, visitors will come away with a greater insight into the tragedy (悲剧) of wars, as well as the impact they have on society.

1. Which museum will you probably go to, if you are a fan of aircraft?

A．Royal Air Force Museum. B．Tate Britain.

C．National Portrait Gallery. D．Imperial War Museum.

2. What can we know about National Portrait Gallery?

A．You can see some of the country’s most influential figures.

B．It was founded by sugar businessman Sir Henry Tate.

C．The picture of William Blake is the most famous.

D．It has both ancient and modem artworks.

3. What is special about Imperial War Museum?

A．It has the most visitors.

B．It is accessible by boat.

C．It shows tragedies in a hospital.

D．It has films and videos on display.

At some point, all baby birds have to leave the nest. But songbirds often push their young out long before it's actually time for them to spread their wings and fly, research from the University of Illinois finds.

“From what we can tell, instead of physically pushing their young out, bird parents do this by decreasing the amount of food they give them to force them out through hunger, and by communicating with them directly to encourage them to leave,” says lead author Todd Jones, a doctoral student in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois.

The study shows that the young birds who were forced to leave early were less likely to survive than those that stayed in the nest. “Birds that leave the nest at a younger age have less developed wings, and as a result often die before adulthood. Those that stay home longer can fly away when they finally leave and are more likely to survive,” says Jones.

Then why would songbirds push out their babies before they can fly? “Rather than leaving all their eggs (or in this case young birds) in one basket, bird parents can get their young to leave the nest earlier and spatially separate all the young birds so that the probability of all their young being eaten becomes nearly zero,” Jones says.

For the young birds that want to stick around, being forced out of their nest might seem like a cruel parental tactic. With no other choices, the little birds have to begin making their own way in the world, with the hope that one day they'll do the same thing to their own young.

“Our study suggests this tact ic finally improves parental fitness and is likely passed on from generation to generation, Jones says. “Birds face many challenges in our changing world, and it is important that we understand tactics, such as the one mentioned in our study, that birds may use to respond to such challenges so that we may protect these birds.”

4. What would songbirds do to get their young out of the nest?

A．Show no care to them. B．Physically push them out.

C．Attract them out with songs. D．Stop giving them enough food.

5. What can we learn about the young birds forced out of the nest?

A．They will try to find another nest. B．They will learn to fly very quickly.

C．They will be willing to come back. D．They will have less chance of survival. 6. Why do songbirds make their young leave before they are ready?

A．To lead an easy life themselves. B．To make space for their reproduction.