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单选题The primary purpose of Passage 1 is ______.A to persuade the author of Passage 2 of the validity of evolutionary theoryB to describe the process by which protein is created by hemoglobinC to counter a common misconception about the composition of the h
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to persuade the author of Passage 2 of the validity of evolutionary theory
to describe the process by which protein is created by hemoglobin
to counter a common misconception about the composition of the human body
to deny the practical application of macroevolutionary theory
to deride those who underestimate the complexity of the human body
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第1题：
单选题In lines 12－25 of Passage 1, the author states that chromosomes 11 and 16 ______.Aare found in nearly all mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish
Bcontain a considerable number of dysfunctional genes
Cserve primarily to create globins, protein chains that compose hemoglobin
Dprove that the evolutionary process is efficient and complex
Eare genetic mutations that no longer serve a useful purpose
正确答案： C解析：
作者文中提到11号染色体有7个基因，其中4个是不活动的，16号染色体有6个基因，其中3个是不活动的，故选B项。 -
第2题：
单选题The primary function of the last paragraph of the passage is to _____.Asummarize main ideas of the passage
Billustrate the parents’ digital double standard and the predisposition to print
Cexemplify a tech-obsessed parent
Dgive a counter example to the prevailing trend of e-books
正确答案： B解析：
文章最后一段话强调了父亲希望孩子读纸质书籍，但从倒数第二段“He himself reads on Kindle, iPad and iPhone…”可以看出父亲自己阅读电子书，因此最后一段实际上举例说明了家长对使用电子产品的双重标准和让孩子使用纸质书籍的倾向性。所以B项为正确选项。 -
第3题：
单选题The author of Passage 1 states that the human body is more like a garbage dump than a watch (lines 8－9) to emphasize that ______.Athe parts of the human body don't always work together seamlessly to keep us alive and functioning
Bthe human body cannot be counted on to work flawlessly, while watches rarely fail
Cscientists can never tell ahead of time which experiments will work and which will not
Dthe human body exists in its present state due to a long evolutionary process that began more than 500 million years ago
Ethe human body contains many useless renmants left over from the evolutionary process
正确答案： D解析：
作者提出与大家普遍认为的不同，在我们人体内存在很多剩余的垃圾，故选E项。 -
第4题：
单选题The author’s purpose in writing the passage is _____.Ato persuade young children not to worry about criticism
Bto stress the importance of positive reinforcement to children
Cto discuss the skill of combining criticism with encouragement
Dto teach young athletes how to avoid burnout
正确答案： A解析：
主旨题。文章结尾说，父母和家长应提供正面的强化（即正面教育）而不要看重结果。研究表明，正面强化比负面的批评对学习的影响更大一些。故选B。 -
第5题：
单选题Which best characterizes how the impact of science on chimpanzees is treated in these two passages?AThe author of Passage 1 lauds the benefits science has produced, while the author of Passage 2 speaks hopefully of possible future benefits.
BBoth of the passages react with distrust to the idea of using science to assess chimpanzees.
CThe first passage lists the studies that showed positive chimp interactions, while the author of Passage 2 refutes their claims,
DThe first passage suggests that science can have a positive impact on perceptions about chimps, whereas the second passage views science as almost universally negative.
EThe author of the first passage is more apt to justify using chimps in science than the author of Passage 2.
正确答案： E解析：
两篇文章对于科学的态度是不同的。第一篇文章列举一些关于黑猩猩的科学发现，体现了科学的正面作用。而第二篇文章提到黑猩猩被滥用为科学实验的对象，故选D项。 -
第6题：
单选题Which of the following can be inferred from the passage, about the adherents of “certain theories of nonrepresentational art”?AThey consider the use of illusion to be inappropriate in contemporary art.
BThey do not agree the marks on a flat surface can ever satisfactorily convey the illusion of three-dimensional space.
CThey do not discuss important works of art created in the past.
DThey do not think that the representation of nature was ever the primary goal of past painters.
正确答案： B解析：
题目提到“certain theories of nonrepresentational art”，可将范围定位于文章前三句。文中第一句表明作者观点，即认为艺术和幻觉的研究是不可分割的。第三句后半部分“although”，可知这里是强调的重点。作者表明尽管他对非具象艺术持批评态度，但是并不是针对他们进行批评。由此推知，现代的非具象理论认为错觉在现代艺术中已经不再有用。答案为A。 -
第7题：
单选题Which of the following best expresses the attitude of the author of Passage 2 toward the find (line 18) ?ARestrained optimism
BMild shock
CWarm acceptance
DHesitant passion
EMercurial endurance
正确答案： B解析：
第二篇文章中，作者将这项发现描述为“revealing”，“shed light”短语表明作者的态度是乐观的，故选A项。 -
第8题：
单选题The primary purpose of the passage is to _____.Awarn of the dangers of continued burning of fossil fuels
Bdiscuss the significance of the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
Cdemonstrate the usefulness of mathematical models in predicting long-range climatic change
Ddescribe the ways in which various atmospheric and climatic conditions contribute to the Earth’s weather
正确答案： D解析：
文章第一段讲述了大气中二氧化碳的存在对于保持地表温度平衡的重要作用，接着讲述了如今由于化石燃料的燃烧，使大气中的二氧化碳增多，从而对全球气温以及人类社会的影响，主要是为了强调二氧化碳在大气中的重要作用，因此B项最符合题意。A、C、D三项在文中都有所体现，但都不是文章主旨，因此不选。 -
第9题：
单选题What is the author´s primary purpose in writing the passage?ARevealing the procedures for foreign adoptions.
BRecounting an amazing childhood camping experience.
CInvestigating how Hidden Valley serves foreign adoption families.
DDemonstrating how culture camps help foreign adoption families.
正确答案： A解析： -
第10题：
单选题Which of the following best describes the relationship between the two passages?APassage 2 describes a significant. and discovery that contradicts the argument of Passage 1.
BPassage 2 offers a theory that supports the main point in Passage 1.
CPassage I provides a possible reason for the scientific inquiry presented in Passage 2.
DPassage 1 relates an anecdote that explains the popular misconception in Passage 2.
EPassage 2 provides a historical context for the discovery described in Passage 1.
正确答案： C解析：
第一篇文章主要讲到工具的创造是人类发展史上很重要的一步。第二篇文章主要描述了一项重大发现，即人类什么时候开始创造工具的的。C项最好地将两篇文章的关系表现出来了，第一篇文章提到工具创造对人类进化有很大的影响，第二篇文章继而对第一篇文章提出的问题作进一步研究，故选C项。 -
第11题：
单选题The primary purpose of the passage is to ______.Adistinguish between serial novels and novel sequences
Bcontrast American novel sequences with that of French writers
Cexpress a critical opinion about the works of Cooper and Balzac
Dprovide an outline for the reading of Cooper’s and Balzac’s novels
Edefine and provide examples of a particular literary form
正确答案： D解析：
文段的主题句是：A novel sequence is a form prominent in the nineteenth century, in which a series of novels by an author share themes or settings or even a main character，之后内容围绕这句话展开，故E项是正确的。 -
第12题：
单选题The primary purpose of the first four sentences of Passage 1 is to ______.Aintroduce a discussion with a story
Bestablish the author's main thesis
Cdefine several key concepts
Dprovide the historical background to a debate
Echaracterize two positions on an issue
正确答案： A解析：
第一段的前四句话描述的是回收利用的支持者和反对者的立场的特点。 -
第13题：
单选题Which of the following best describes the relationship between Passage 1 and Passage 2?APassage 2 offers a criticism of the political theory outlined in Passage 1.
BPassage 1 expands upon an argument made in Passage 2.
CPassage 1 refutes the conclusion drawn in Passage 2.
DPassage 2 offers a balanced counterpoint to the biased opinions expressed in Passage 1
EPassage I offers evidence to support the main idea of Passage 2.
正确答案： E解析：
第一篇文章简短地描述了遏制政策。第二篇文章主要讲的是美国之所以没能稳定越南局势是因为美国使用了遏制政策。A项最好的解释了两篇文章的关系。 -
第14题：
单选题Which of the following describes the author’s purpose in writing the passage? ______.AInform the reader.
BEntertain the reader.
CDisprove a concept.
DQuestion a concept.
正确答案： B解析：
很明显本文是一篇科普性文章，文章分别从地震的破坏性、发生的主要区域及目前能对地震进行预测进行阐述，目的是传授知识。故A项正确。 -
第15题：
单选题The author of Passage 2 would most likely regard the spate of recent popular books (line 1) mentioned in Passage 1 with ______.Arighteous indignation
Binformed skepticism
Ceager anticipation
Dsentimental regret
Ebewilderment
正确答案： B解析：
第二篇文章的作者对直觉是有用的这个观点持怀疑态度。他反驳在比赛中最重要的球是最后一个进球这种观点。 -
第16题：
单选题What is the purpose of the author in writing the passage?ATo describe different kinds of phobias.
BTo expound phobia and their possible treatments.
CTo help the phobia sufferers to get better.
DTo tell readers how to prevent such phobias.
正确答案： C解析：
文章主旨题。文章第一段指出对恐惧症的了解带来了一系列的治疗方法，并且第三段又描述了不同类别的恐惧症，由此可知本文的主要内容是详细讲解恐惧症及可能的治疗方法。故选项B符合。 -
第17题：
单选题The author’s purpose in writing this passage is to tell _____.Areaders how to be popular with people around
Bteenagers how to learn to make a decision for themselves
Cparents how to control and guide their children
Dpeople how to understand and respect each other
正确答案： D解析：
从倒数第二行“Find yourself. Be yourself.”可知作者的目的是让年轻人学会自己做决定，不要随大流。 -
第18题：
单选题From the tone of the passage we know that the author is _____.Anot serious about the private ownership of H-bombs
Bconcerned about the spread of nuclear weapons
Cdoubtful about the necessity of keeping H-bombs at home for safety
Dunhappy with those who vote against the ownership of H-bombs
正确答案： B解析：
态度题。文中大多是引用协会发言人和反对私人拥有氢弹者的话，很少有自己的观点和评论。一般说来，如果作者对客观记录阐述，往往文章末尾总要不由自主地写出自己的看法，但如果作者不愿意写自己的意见，也会把具有能反应作者本人倾向性的别人的意见来作为文章的结尾。结尾处，作者用了反对者的话。反对者说，私人拥有氢弹，人为地造成穷富不平等的社会局面，因而社会就不会安定。C项“怀疑藏氢弹于家的必要性”符合原文，故C为答案。 -
第19题：
单选题Unlike the author of Passage 1, the author of Passage 2 answers which of the following questions?AWhere did Shah Jahan have the Taj Mahal constructed?
BHow did Moslem influences manifest themselves in the Taj Mahal's design?
CWhat role did Moslem women play in the design of the Taj Mahal?
DDo all people appreciate the Taj Mahal's architecture?
EHow does the Taj Mahal compare with other examples of Islamic architecture?
正确答案： C解析：
A项内容只是在第一篇文章有所提及，A项不正确。虽然两篇文章都提到泰姬陵是为了一个女人建造的，但是两篇文章都没有提到女性在这个建筑的设计方面有什么影响，C不正确。D项内容太绝对，且两篇文章都没有提到所有的人都欣赏这个建筑。E项内容只在第一篇文章中有体现。 -
第20题：
单选题What is the purpose of this notice?ATo explain the upgrade policy
BTo outline the types of rooms available
CTo provide information about the room rates
DTo describe the hotel’s common facilities
正确答案： D解析：
文章第一段提到酒店提供不同种类的房间，并且可以升级到高等的套房，后面列举了很多不同的套房。所以目的是列举不同种类的房间，选择B。 -
第21题：
单选题What is the primary purpose of this passage?ATo alert people to the dangers posed by the sun.
BTo discuss conditions on earth in the far future.
CTo present a theory about red giant stars.
DTo describe changes that the sun will go through.
正确答案： D解析：
主旨题。本文主要谈论了目前作为一个黄色矮星的太阳会逐渐变成红色的巨星，白色的矮星，最终会成为一个黑色矮星。由此得知本文主要目的是谈论太阳所要经历的变化，因此选项D为正确答案。 -
第22题：
单选题In this passage about secondary schools, the author is mainly concerned about ______.Aacademic standards
Bthe role of specialist teachers
Cthe training of the individual teachers
Dthe personal development of pupils
正确答案： C解析：
细节理解题。答案来自第二段最后一句话。表明作者认为在中学阶段，孩子们应该首先被赋予理解与解决问题的能力。 -
第23题：
单选题The primary purpose of Passage 1 is ______.Ato persuade the author of Passage 2 of the validity of evolutionary theory
Bto describe the process by which protein is created by hemoglobin
Cto counter a common misconception about the composition of the human body
Dto deny the practical application of macroevolutionary theory
Eto deride those who underestimate the complexity of the human body
正确答案： A解析：
作者首先提出，人们普遍认为人体是一个精致的时间机器，但他不这样认为，接着作者用血红蛋白的例子证明自己的想法，故选C项。 -
第24题：
单选题The primary function of the first paragraph of the passage is to _____.Apresent a historical context for the author’s observations
Banticipate challenges to the prescriptions that follow
Cclarify some disputed definitions of economic terms
Dsummarize a number of long—accepted explanations
正确答案： D解析：
第一段是通过提供历史数据说明cost-cutting并不能improve productivity，所以A为正确选项。