Passage 1
【语篇导读】Bristol大学的研究人员发现,毛毛虫身上的条纹可以呈现不同的颜色,以此来保护自己。近距离看,条纹的颜色非常鲜艳,这样可以吓退敌人;远距离看,条纹的颜色和周围的颜色相似,它们以此来伪装和保护自己。
1.What is the function of the animals’ daring markings?
A.To avoid being eaten.
B.To attack their enemies.
C.To distinguish themselves.
D.To please their partners.
答案 A
解析 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“However,daring markings often work as a signal that the animal is uneatable.”可知,动物身上的斑纹可以使它们避免被吃掉,故选A项。
2.How does caterpillars’ coloration perform its double duty?
A.By adapting to the environment or changing it.
B.By making their appearance attractive and bodies stronger.
C.By frightening off enemies or avoiding being found easily.
D.By changing their skin colors in case of peace and danger.
答案 C
解析 推理判断题。根据第五段内容可知,毛毛虫身上的条纹可以呈现不同的效果:近距离看,条纹的颜色非常鲜艳,这样可以吓退敌人;远距离看,条纹的颜色和周围的颜色相融合,它们以此来伪装自己,避免被很容易地发现,故选C项。
3.When viewed from a distance caterpillars appear to .
A.show off their stripes
B.take on different colors
C.transform their shapes
D.combine into the surroundings
答案 D
解析 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“But from a distance,they allow the caterpillar to hide in plain sight.”可知,从远处看,毛毛虫的颜色就融入周围环境中,从而把自己隐藏起来,故选D项。
4.Which of the following does the author agree?
A.Every coin has two sides.
B.Put character before appearance.
C.Try to view things from a different angle.
D.One bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
答案 C
解析 推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知,文章告诉我们时刻别忘了要从不同的角度看待事物,故选C项。
Passage 2
【语篇导读】文章介绍了伦敦的几个主题公园。
1.If visitors want to enjoy the excitement of roller coasters,they can go to .
A.KidZania
B.Shrek’s Adventure
C.London Dungeon
D.Chessington World of Adventures
答案 D
解析 细节理解题。由Chessington World of Adventures部分中的“The Theme Park has 10 themed lands with more than 40 rides and attractions including roller coasters...”可知,在该主题公园中有过山车,所以,想体验过山车的游客,可以去Chessington World of Adventures。故选D项。
2.Who might be most likely interested in London Dungeon?
A.Students studying history.
B.Underwater adventurers.
C.Police officers.
D.Animal lovers.
答案 A
解析 推理判断题。根据London Dungeon部分中的“Take a scary but humorous 90-minute journey through 1,000 years of London’s history at the ever-popular London Dungeon.There are 18 interactive shows with 20 live theatre actors and two rides to guide you through the city’s murky past.”可知,在这里游客可以了解到伦敦1,000年的历史,了解伦敦的过去。因此研究历史的学生们最有可能对这里感兴趣。
3.Where does this text probably come from?
A.A science textbook. B.A news report.
C.A travel guidebook. D.A geography magazine.
答案 C
解析 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Take a trip to one of London’s theme parks for an adrenaline-packed day out.”和下面的具体介绍可知,该文主要介绍了伦敦的几个主题公园,这样的文章应该出现在旅游指南或旅游手册上,所以C项正确。
