浙江省温州市十校联合体2016届高三下学期期初联考英语试题及答案(2)

The prize for Dr Edwards, who was given a Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Award in 2008, includes￡900,000 cheque. The Nobel Assembly described IVF as a \．

With the help of fellow scientist Patrick Steptoe, the Manchester-born physiologist developed IVF — leading to the birth of the world's first test tube baby. Dr Steptoe died 10 years later but their work has transformed fertili-

-ty treatment and given hope to millions of couples．

It was a scientific breakthrough that transformed the lives of millions of couples. They said: \achievemen-

-ts have made it possible to treat infertility, a disease which makes human unable to have a baby. This condition has been afflicting a large percentage of mankind including more than 10% of all couples worldwide.‖

Louise Brown, the world's first test tube baby, made international headlines when she was born in Oldham, Gtr Manchester, in 1978 to parents Lesley and John who had been fruitlessly trying for a baby since 1969．

Ivf-in-vitro fertilisation is the process whereby egg cells are fertilised outside the body before being implanted in the womb. After a cycle of IVF, the probability of a couple with infertility problems having a baby is one in five — the same as healthy couples who conceive naturally．

Professor Edwards, who has five daughters and 11 grandchildren, began his research at Cambridge University in 1963, after receiving his PhD in 1955．He once said: \having a child. Noth-

-ing is more special than a child.‖ With the help of fellow scientist Patrick Steptoe, Prof. Edwards founded the Bourn Hall clinic in Cambridge shire, which now treats more than 900 women a year. Each year, more than 30,000 women in Britain now undergo IVF and 11,000 babies are born as a result of the treatment．

But his work attracted widespread criticism from some scientists and the Catholic Church who said it was \．

Martin Johnson, professor of reproductive（生殖的） sciences at the University of Cambridge, said the award was \He said: ―We couldn't understand why the Nobel has come so late but he is delighted — this is the cherry on the cake for him.‖

Professor Edwards was too ill to give interviews but a statement released by his family said he was \．

50．What is Robert Edwards‘ contribution to science?

A. Challenging a disease which stops human having a baby． B. Seeing the wonder of the first tube baby growing. C. Enabling millions of couples to live a better life． D. Helping couples with infertility to have tube babies．

51．What does the underlined word ―afflicting‖（Paragraph 4）most probably refer to? A. Troubling. B. Developing. C. Improving. D. Confusing. 52．Why did Professor Edwards begin his research on tube baby?

A. Because he thought it of great significance to have a child in life． B. Because the birthrate around the world was unexpectedly low then． C. Because a special child did make a difference to an ordinary family． D. Because his fellow scientist wanted to give hope to the unlucky couples．

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53．It can be inferred from Paragraph 8 and Paragraph 9 that ___________． A. some people envied Professor Edwards for his being awarded B. different opinions were voiced on Professor Edwards‘ finding C. Professor Edwards deserved the prize for his breakthrough

D. the prize was late because the finding was first considered immoral 54. What might be the best title for the passage? A. Life Stories of Robert Edwards B. Preparations for Having a Baby C. Nobel Prize for IVF Expert Edwards D. Treatment of Infertility in a Lab

D

Andy is the most unreasonable, pigheaded life form in the world, and he makes me so angry I could scream! Of course, I love him like a brother. I have to because he is my brother. More than that, he is my twin!

That‘s right. Andy and Amy (that‘s me) have the same curly hair and dark eyes and equally stubborn characters. Yet, though we may look alike, on most issues we usually take completely opposite positions. If I say day, you can count on Andy to say night.

Just this week, the hot topic in school was all about the PTA‘S proposal (提议) to adopt a school dress principle. Every student would be required to wear a uniform. Uniforms! Can you imagine? Oh, they would be uniforms in color. The dress style would be sort of loose and free.

Boys would wear white or blue button-down shirts, a school tie, blue or gray pants, and a navy blue blazer (运动夹克). Girls would wear white or blue blouses or sweaters, blue or gray pants or skirts, along with a navy blue blazer.

Socks or tights could be black, gray, blue, or white. The teachers are divided: Some are in favor of the uniforms, others are opposed. The headmaster has asked the students to express their opinions by voting on the issue before making their decisions. She will have the final word on the dress principle.

I think a dress principle is a good idea. The reason is simple. School is tough enough without worrying about looking cool every single day. The fact is, the less I have to decide first thing in the morning, the better. I can‘t tell you how many mornings I look into my closet and just stare, unable to decide what to wear. Of course, there are other mornings when my room looks like a storm had hit it, with bits and pieces of a dozen different possible clothes on the bed and on the floor. I also wouldn‘t mind not having to see guys wearing oversized jeans and shirts. And I certainly would welcome not seeing kids showing off designer-labeled clothes.

Andy is surprised at my opinion. He says he can‘t believe that I would be willing to give up my all-American teenage birthright by dressing like — well, like a typical teenager. Last night, he even dragged out Mom and Dad‘s high school photo albums. What a couple of peace-loving hippies (嬉皮士) they were! ―Bruce Springsteen never wore a school uniform. Bob Dylan wouldn‘t have been caught dead in a school uniform!

―If I have to wear a uniform, I won‘t feel like me!‖ he declared.

To which I replied, ―So your personal heroes didn‘t wear school uniforms. Big deal! They went to high school about a million years ago! I feel sorry for you, brother dear. I had no idea that you are so fragile that you would be completely destroyed by gray or blue pants, a white or blue shirt, a tie, and a blazer.‖

That really made him angry. Then he said, ―You‘re just mimicking (模仿) what you hear that new music teacher saying!‖

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