2011年托福考试阅读理解全新模拟试题（8）

　　26.The word "coarser" in line 17 is closest in meaning to

　　（A）older

　　（B） less heavy

　　（C）more attractive

　　（D） rougher

　　27.The quilts described in the second and third paragraphs were made primarily of

　　（A） wool

　　（B） linen

　　（C） cotton

　　（D） a mixture of fabrics

          28.It can be inferred from the third paragraph that the sleeping habits

　　of most Americans have changed since the 1700 s in all the following ways EXCEPT

　　（A） the position in which people sleep

　　（B） the numbers of bolsters or pillows people sleep on

　　（C） the length of time people sleep

　　（D） the number of people who sleep in one bed

　　29.The word "afforded" in line 33 is closest in meaning to

　　（A） provided

　　（B） spent

　　（C） avoided

　　（D） absorbed

　　30.Which of the following was most likely to be found in a bedroom in the colder areas of the American colonies？

　　（A）A linsey-woolsey

　　（B）A vent from a central healing system

　　（C）A fireplace

　　（D）A wood stove