经典加试英文原文，题目和答案（三）bird migration 鸟的迁徙
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经典加试全英文原文， 题目和答案（三）bird
migration
Listen to
a conversation between a student and his
biology professor .
Student : Dr. rustle , I was hoping to discuss my
term paper with you . I am getting a little
bit stuck here .
Professor : of course , so …what do you have so
far ? what’s your topic ?
Student :
well , I wanted to write about bird migration , but I am having
trouble finding enough sources
.
Professor : you’re having trouble finding sources
on bird migration ?
Student : no , actually , on the particular aspect
of bird migration that I want to write about . the thing is , I
want to write specifically on early theories of bird migration
.like how Aristotle thought that birds changed into different
species during the winter , or how other naturalists though that
bigger birds carried smaller birds to warmer spots for the
wintertime . but I have only got a couple of books to work with
right now
.
Professor : hmm , I have to admit that it’s an
interesting topic , and you certainly seem excited by it . but
remember I told you all to ask yourself how your topic is going to
help you show that you can apply what you have learned this
semester . A summary or description is not really what I am
looking for as much as your analysis of a
certain topic .
Student : I guess it’s not really what we are
supposed to do , huh?
Professor : right . so , how about we think about
some other ideas for your paper , I mean , you don’t need to
discard the idea completely …but …take a really different focus .
Um , for example , you could present what you think are some
reasons ---the rationale –behind some of the erroneous theories
early naturalists had . but , you will be supporting your views
with current research , those are the sources you will need to seek
out .
Student : ok , I think I see what you’re saying .
so , like today … today we know that lots of small birds migrate at
night , but maybe cause people didn’t see them ---didn’t see the
small birds migrating ---that only saw bigger birds , like geese
migration during the day . they thought that the big birds were
carrying the small ones under their wings
.
Professor : there you go . that’s exactly what I
mean . you’re showing that you are thinking about the topic , not
just telling me what you read .
Student : ok , I also have a really cool example
of a migratory bird that I would like to discuss in my paper . it’s
the common Poorwill ---I mean that some Ornithologists believe that
the Common Poorwill really does hibernate instead of migrating
---that it’s maybe the only bird that does
.
Professor : if I were you , I would stick just
with migration research . remember , this is only a 15 page paper
.
Student : ok , I see your point
.
Professor : but it’s great that you are finding
this all so interesting . I want you to come back to see me in a
week so we can take a look at the new direction in your paper and
evaluate the sources you have found in the meantime
.
Student : ok , and thanks for all of your help
.
Q1: Why
does the man go to see his professor
?
【A】: He
wants to change his paper topic
.
【B】. He
doesn’t understand how to analyze bird
migration.
【C】. He cannot find enough
information on his term paper topic
.
【D】. He
doesn’t understand the ideas that he has been reading about
.
Q2: How
does the professor help the man
?
【A】.
By
suggesting a change in his approach to a paper
.
【B】.
By
explaining some theories about bird migration
.
【C】.
By
providing some additional examples he can use on the topic he chose
.
【D】.
By giving
him direction on where to find source
.
Q3:
What information will the man probably include in his paper
?
(click
on 2 answers )
【A】 .
Description of the migration habits of the Common
Poorwill.
【B】. his own analysis of
early theories about migration
.
【C】. a
comparison between birds that migrate and birds that do not
.
【D】. current research on
bird migration .
Q4: Why
does the man talk about birds at night
?
【A】.
To
demonstrate that he understand the professor’s recommendation
.
【B】.
To give
examples of what he wants the professor to explain
.
【C】.
To give an
alternative explanation of the hibernation of the Common
Poorwill.
【D】.
To ask
whether he should change his topic to the sleeping behavior of
birds .
Q5:What
does the professor imply when he says this
?
“You are
having trouble finding sources on bird migration
?
【A】.
She is not
sure the man should write about bird
migration.
【B】.
She thinks finding sources on bird migration should be
easy .
【C】.
She is not
sure that she can help the man
