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“進化”不了的愛
孫君飛
進化論包含著殘酷的叢林法則,也隱含著生命的自私自利性。一個生命個體要想很好地生存下去,必須要將自己變得更優(yōu)秀,學會“排他”,否則優(yōu)勝劣汰的只能是自己。不過,人們在觀察工蜂時,驚訝地發(fā)現(xiàn),它們并未受到進化論的影響,它們混沌若當初,或者說它們完美地保持著一種純粹而崇高的精神,這使它們成為生命進化中的另類。
工蜂屬于生殖器官發(fā)育不完善的雌性蜂,即便能夠產(chǎn)卵,也只是沒有受精的卵,因此它們自身沒有繁殖能力。這種缺陷可怕而又不幸,然而工蜂對此無動于衷,甘愿終身攜帶著缺陷而生,從未奢望將自身進化得更完美更強悍。值得稱道的是,工蜂的適應(yīng)性反而很強大,它們擁有相當厲害的武器——毒刺,刺上長有倒鉤,一旦“亮劍”就不能回收利用。工蜂的毒刺是不折不扣的雙刃劍,在傷及侵害者的同時,自己的生命也面臨著終結(jié)。
蜜蜂家族中令人難以置信的社會結(jié)構(gòu)更加震驚著世人的心靈,在這里一切都那么井然有序,合乎“法則”,一切又那么一往情深,合乎“生命之愛”。蜜蜂的利他主義行為也許會讓達爾文難以理解,失去繁殖能力卻能夠?qū)⒏鞣N特征和習性一代代傳承下去的工蜂可能更讓達爾文目瞪口呆吧。答案其實很簡單,一切都源于蜜蜂與眾不同的遺傳結(jié)構(gòu)。換言之,存在于工蜂體內(nèi)的遺傳基因極其頑強,只有它們才會驅(qū)使工蜂去鞠躬盡瘁地照顧其它跟自己具有相同基因的生命,甚至為對方犧牲自己,卻無怨無悔。
蜂后產(chǎn)下的受精卵天生高貴,常常會孵化出雌性幼蜂,而延續(xù)高貴的辦法只有一個:它們只有食用了工蜂分泌的蜂王漿之后,才能發(fā)育成具有生殖能力的小蜂后,否則它們在長大后依然屬于工蜂——從出生時開始,便將生命獻給蜂群、終日辛勞的工蜂!
由于小蜂后的基因與工蜂的基因幾乎相同,從身形外貌上看,彼此也幾乎一模一樣,這也許使工蜂頓感一陣甜蜜而幸福、神圣而自豪的恍然:站在我面前的,莫不是又一個“我”?我由此獲得了新生,得到了永恒……工蜂在含辛茹苦喂養(yǎng)小蜂后的過程中,彼此的血緣關(guān)系升至最親密最牢固。它們原本不是毫不相關(guān)的兩個,而是見證生命延續(xù)、利他友愛的兩個。因為相同的基因存活在它們的生命之中,工蜂在潛意識里將蜂后看得比自己的生命更為重要,為了對方、也為了另一個“我”和“我們”,它們可以在必要時完全放棄自己現(xiàn)實的生命及其未來。
(選自在《思維與智慧》有刪節(jié))
下列關(guān)于“工蜂”的表述,不符合原文意思的一項是
A.作為生命個體,工蜂的生命隱含著自私自利性,要想不被淘汰,它必須將自己變得更優(yōu)秀,學會“排他”。
B.工蜂之所以成為生命進化中的另類,是因為它們完美地保持著一種純粹而崇高的精神,并未受到進化論的影響。
C.工蜂的適應(yīng)性很強,尾部長有倒鉤的毒刺是相當厲害的武器,在傷及侵害者的同時,工蜂的生命也意味著終結(jié)。
D.從出生開始,就為蜂群而終日辛勞的工蜂,能把各種特征和習性一代代傳承下去,靠的是與眾不同的遺傳結(jié)構(gòu)。
下列有關(guān)“蜜蜂繁殖"的表述,符合原文意思的一項是
A.蜂后是具有生殖能力的雌性蜂,產(chǎn)下的受精卵天生高貴,孵化出雌性幼蜂,幼蜂長大以后就成為新一代蜂后。
B.工蜂自身沒有繁殖能力,屬于生殖器官發(fā)育不完善的雌性蜂,即便能夠產(chǎn)卵,也只是沒有受精的卵,不能孵化幼蜂。
C.存在于工蜂體內(nèi)的遺傳基因極其頑強,它驅(qū)使工蜂分泌蜂王漿,鞠躬盡瘁地照顧和自己具有相同基因的“孩子”。
D.蜂后負責產(chǎn)卵,工蜂負責喂養(yǎng)幼蜂,因而小蜂后的基因與工蜂的基因幾乎相同,身形外貌上也幾乎一模一樣。
下列根據(jù)原文信息所作的推斷,不正確的一項是
A.采粉、釀蜜、飼喂幼蟲的工蜂是蜂群的主體,兒歌唱的“小蜜蜂,整天忙,采花蜜,釀蜜糖”,指的就是工蜂。
B.蜜蜂家族一切都井然有序,合乎“法則”,合乎“生命之愛”,人類如果借鑒了這種社會結(jié)構(gòu).可能會更有利于社會和諧。
C.為了蜂后和后代,工蜂不惜犧牲自己,是因為它們有奉獻精神,潛意識里將蜂后和后代看得比自己的生命更重要。
D.工蜂一生從事的是利他的事業(yè),而不是優(yōu)化自己的結(jié)構(gòu)來繁衍后代,從這一點來看, 達爾文的進化論“適者生存”不科學。
For several days I saw little of Mr. Rochester. In the morning he seemed much occupied with business, and in the afternoon gentlemen from the neighborhood called and sometimes stayed to dine with him. When his foot was well enough, he rode out a great deal.
During this time, all my knowledge of him was limited to occasional meetings about the house, when he would sometimes pass me coldly, and sometimes bow and smile. His changes of manner did not offend me, because I saw that I had nothing to do with the cause of them.
One evening, several days later, I was invited to talk to Mr. Rochester after dinner. As I was looking at him, he suddenly turned, and asked me, “Do you think I’m handsome, Miss Eyre?”
The answer somehow slipped from my tongue before I realized it: “No, sir.”
“Ah, you really are unusual! You are a quiet, serious little person, but you can be almost rude.”
“Sir, I’m sorry. I should have said that beauty doesn’t matter, or something like that.”
“No, you shouldn’t! I see, you criticize my appearance, and then you stab(刺)me in the back! You have honesty and feeling. There are not many girls like you. But perhaps I go too fast. Perhaps you have awful faults to counterbalance your few good points.”
I thought to myself that he might have too. He seemed to read my mind, and said quickly, “Yes, you’re right. I have plenty of faults. I went the wrong way when I was twenty-one, and have never found the right path again. I might have been very different. I might have been as good as you, and perhaps wiser. I am not a bad man, take my word for it, but I have done wrong. It wasn’t my character, but circumstances that were at fault. Why do I tell you all this? Because you’re the sort of person people tell their problems and secrets to, because you’re sympathetic and give them hope.”
“Don’t be afraid of me, Miss Eyre.” He continued. “You don’t relax or laugh very much, perhaps because of the effect Lowood school has had on you. But in time you will be more natural with me, and laugh, and speak freely. You’re like a bird in cage. When you get out of the cage, you’ll fly very high. Good night.”
1.Which of the following cannot describe Miss Eyre’s first impression of Mr. Rochester?
A. Friendly. B. Sociable. C. Busy. D. Changeable
2.Why did Mr. Rochester say “…and then you stab me in the back!”?
A. Because Jane had intended to kill him with a knife.
B. Because Jane had intended to be more critical.
C. Because Jane had regretted having a talk with him.
D. Because Jane had said something else to correct herself.
3. From what Mr. Rochester said to Miss Eyre, we conclude that he wanted to __________.
A. tell her all his troubles B. tell her his life experience
C. change her opinion of him D. change his circumstances
4.At the end of the passage, Mr. Rochester sounded __________.
A. rude B. cold C. depressing D. encouraging
Most people know that a wedding ring is symbolic of the bond(連結(jié)物) of love and commitment(承諾) between two people. But not everyone knows about the history behind this small yet powerful symbol. The history of the wedding ring goes back not just hundreds but thousands of years. No other currently practiced wedding tradition has been around as long.
The Egyptians were the first recorded civilization to use the wedding ring. In Egyptian hieroglyphics(象形文字) a circle represented eternity. Once a woman accepted the ring she became the “property” of the person who gave it to her and she was in a sense “his.” The first wedding ring could have been made of braided grass or hay (which would have been changed often), ivory, bone, or leather. Eventually, metal was used, but the first wedding bands were crude(未加工的) and rough. However, the sentiment(情感) remained the same-eternal commitment and love.
The Egyptians wore the wedding ring on the left hand because it was believed that a vein(靜脈) in the left hand went straight to the heart. This tradition is still commonly practiced today in most parts of the world largely for practical purposes (most people are right handed.)It is worn on the fourth finger of the left hand. But there are some countries and groups which do not follow this tradition. In the Jewish faith, the wedding ring is put on the index finger. Roman Catholics traditionally wore their wedding band on the right hand, and in many countries and regions in Europe some people still follow this tradition.
It is interesting to note that in the long history of the wedding ring that it is only in the last century that men have begun to wear them. However, now both men and women show their love and commitment by exchanging rings on their wedding day.
Once you begin shopping for rings you may be amazed by the choices that await you. There are several different types of metals: traditional gold, white gold, platinum, and titanium. You can have an inscription(刻字) put on the inside of the band(鑲邊) if you like. Some people are even choosing a tattoo(刺花) band. The styles vary from a simple, yet elegant(優(yōu)雅的) band to an elaborate(精致的) ring covered with jewels. If you do not buy the wedding and engagement rings as a set you will want to be sure the styles are compatible(一致的). Choose carefully because this choice will need to stand the test of eternity.
【小題1】What would be the best title for this passage?
| A.History of rings | B.Interesting facts about rings |
| C.Different beliefs about rings | D.The meaning of the rings. |
| A.Elegance | B.Marriage | C.Wedding | D.Foreverness |
| A.The meaning of the rings remained unchanged. |
| B.One should be careful of choosing a ring in a shop from different kinds. |
| C.Jewish are so faithful to their beliefs to wear rings on the fourth finger. |
| D.Now most people in the world still follow Roman Catholics traditionally. |
| A.Men were looked upon by women for thousands years. |
| B.Only women have the right to make themselves beautiful. |
| C.women wore rings thousands of years earlier than men. |
| D.You can have an inscription put on the inside the band. |
第二節(jié)摘錄信息(共5小題;每小題2分,滿分10分)
閱讀下面短文,根據(jù)所讀內(nèi)容在文后第53至第57小題的空格里填上適當?shù)膯卧~或短語,并將答案轉(zhuǎn)寫到答題卡上。
注意:每空不超過3個單詞。
Some beach creatures are wonderful -- like dolphins, but others are dangerous. Here are some examples of harmful beach creatures.
Puffer Fish
Puffer Fish, found in all Japanese seas, have very interesting features. They are very easy to catch but must not be eaten because their flesh and organs contain a poison. Anyone who does eat the flesh can become sick very quickly. They may even stop breathing.
The Blue Bottle
The Blue Bottle is found in most Caribbean waters. Blue Bottles float lightly on the surface of the water but their tentacles (觸須) can be as long as 10 metres. Blue Bottles are much less dangerous than some other jellyfish but they can give a swimmer a bad sting (刺) if the swimmer accidentally touches them.
Stingrays
There are many different kinds of stingrays in Mauritius waters. They usually swim and feed on the bottom of the sea. Accidents can happen if people stand on them or try to pick them up. Stingrays have a sting on their tail. These stings have poison on them. If someone is stung the wound can easily become infected.
Title : 53
| Wildlife | Where creatures live | 56 | What effects on men |
| Puffer Fish | 55 | ● easy to catch ● unfit to eat | ● become sick ● stop breathing |
| 54 | most Caribbean waters | ●their tentacles being as long as 10 metres ● less dangerous | give a sting |
| Stingrays | Mauritius waters | having a poisonous sting on their tail | easily 57 by the sting |
A metaphor is a poetic device that deals with comparison. It compares similar qualities of two dissimilar objects. With a simple metaphor, one object becomes the other: Love is a rose. Although this does not sound like a particularly rich image, a metaphor can communicate so much about a particular image that poets use them more than any other type of figurative language(修辭). The reason for this is that poets compose their poetry to express what they are experiencing emotionally at that moment. Consequently, what the poet imagines love to be may or may not be love we see it. Therefore, the poet’s job is to enable us to experience it, to feel it the same way as the poet does.
Let’s analyze this remarkably unsophisticated metaphor concerning love and the rose to see what it offers. Because the poet uses a comparison with a rose, first we must examine the characteristics of that flower. A rose is spectacular in its beauty; its petals(花瓣) are nicely soft, and its smell is pleasing. It’s possible to say that a rose is actually a feast to the senses of sight, touch, and smell. The rose’s appearance seems to border on(近似于)perfection, each petal seemingly symmetrical(對稱的) in form. Isn’t this the way one’s love should be? A loved one should be a delight to one’s senses and seem perfect. However, there is another dimension added to the comparison by using a rose. Roses have thorns(刺). The poet wants to convey the idea that roses can be tricky(機警的). So can love, the metaphor tells us. When one reaches out with absolute trust to touch the object of his or her affection, ouch, a thorn can cause great harm! “Be careful,” the metaphor warns: Love is a feast to the senses, but it can overwhelm us, and it can also hurt us and cause acute suffering. This is the poet’s perception of love--a warning. What is the point? Just this: It took almost 14 sentences to clarify what a simple metaphor communicates in only four words! That is the artistry and the joy of the simple metaphor.
According to the passage, what is a metaphor?
A. A comparison between two different objects with similar features.
B. A contrast between two different things to create a vivid image.
C. A description of two similar objects in a poetic way.
D. A literary device specially employed in poetry writing.
The main idea of this passage is that .
A. rose is a good image in poetry B. love is sweet and pleasing
C. metaphor is ambiguous D. metaphor is great poetic device
It can be inferred from the passage that a metaphor is .
A. difficult to understand B. rich in meaning C. not precise enough D. like a flower
As is meant by the author, thorns of a rose_________.
A. protect the rose from harm B. symbolize reduced love
C. add a new element to the image of love D. represent objects of one’s affection
The meaning of the love-is–a-rose metaphor is that____________-
A. love is a true joy B. true love comes once in a lifetime
C. love does not last long D. love is both good and bad experiences
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