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

【D】.    She thinks that the man has already found enough sources on bird

Migration .