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1、2016-2017学年度下学期周练（第10周）高二年级英语试卷第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）第一节（共8小题；每小题2.5分，满分20分）AThis is the SCIENCE IN THE NEWS, Im Barbara Klein.Animal experts say one of the worlds most beautiful and rare kinds of big cat is close to disappearing from the wild. A study earlier this year found that about thirty Amur le
2、opards(豹)still live free. The cats are also called Far Eastern leopards.Recently, their number has been reduced by one, Some person shot a female Amur, then beat her to death. The animals body was discovered last month in the Barsovy National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Russia.An official of the Worl
3、d Wildlife Fund, Darron, said this was the third such killing in the area in the past fives years. Mr, Collins said the death of even one adult female is a huge loss for the endangered cat, He noted that the killing reduces the possibility for cubs（幼兽）or young.It is not clear how many Amur leopards
4、still live free. One population count was performed in February and March. Wildlife expert Dmitry Pikuuov led this study. It found evidence of seven to nine males. The study identified three to seven females without cubs, Four leopards were identified as females with cubs. In all, five or six cubs w
5、ere recorded, Six to eight animals could not be identified.Most of the land where the Amur leopard once lived was in China.New roads and climate change there threatened the animals. So did hunters who kill big cats for their body parts.Mr. Pikuuov says adult Amurs need about five hundred square kilo
6、meters with good forests to survive. He said they also need a large and continuing supply of animals like deer for food. He believes the answer to saving the Amur leopard is for governments to provide protected spaces for wildlife.28This passage is probably from .A. a magazine B. a newspaper report
7、C. a TV report D. a film29Why is the killing of an adult female a huge loss?A. It could lead to the death of an adult male. B. It means it can not give birth to the young any more.C. It is worth more money than a male. D. There is only one adult female in the world.30The number of the Amur leopards
8、in China is becoming smaller because of all the following EXCEPT .A. new roads B. climate change C. human hunting D. rare diseases31According to the experts the Amur leopards .A. are living on plants B. are living in the zoo C. are well protected by people D. are endangeredBPersuasion is the art of
9、convincing someone to agree with you. According to the ancient Greeks, there are three basic tools of persuasion : ethos, pathos, and logos.Ethos is a speakers way of convincing the audience that she is trustworthy, honest and reliable. One common way a speaker can develop ethos is by explaining how
10、 much experience or education she has in the field. After all, youre more likely to listen to advise about how to take care of your teeth from a dentist than a fireman. A speaker can also create ethos by convincing the audience that she is a good person. If an audience cannot trust you, you will not
11、 be able to persuade them.Pathos is a speakers way of connecting with an audiences emotions. For example, a politician who is trying to convince an audience to vote for him might say that he alone can save the country from a terrible war. These words are intended to fill the audience with fear, thus
12、 making them support him. Similarly, an animal charity might show an audience pictures of injured dogs and cats, to make the viewers feel pity. If the audience feels bad for the animals, they will be more likely to donate money.Logos is the use of facts, statistics, or other evidence to support your
13、 argument. An audience will be more likely to believe you if you have convincing data to back up your claims. Presenting this evidence is much more persuasive than simply saying “believe me”.Although ethos, pathos, and logos all have their strengths, they are often most effective when used together.
14、 Indeed, most speakers use a combination of ethos, pathos, and logos to persuade their audiences. So, the next time you listen to a speech, watch a commercial, or listen to a friend try to convince you to lend him some money, be on the lookout for these ancient Greek tools of persuasion.32Why does t
15、he author say persuasion is an art?A. They both entertain the audience. B. They both require great skill to achieve.C. They both demand full attention from the audience.D. They were both common topics of ancient Greek writers.33How is a speaker able to show her ethos to the audience?A. By expressing
16、 her sympathy with the audience.B. By telling the audience about her personal preference.C. By using beautiful language to make her statements attractive.D. By showing her knowledge and experience relating to the topic.34What can we learn about the three aspects of persuasion?A. Ethos is the most important aspect of persuasion. B. Each aspe
