Passage 1

　　【語篇導(dǎo)讀】Bristol大學(xué)的研究人員發(fā)現(xiàn),毛毛蟲身上的條紋可以呈現(xiàn)不同的顏色,以此來保護(hù)自己。近距離看,條紋的顏色非常鮮艷,這樣可以嚇退敵人;遠(yuǎn)距離看,條紋的顏色和周圍的顏色相似,它們以此來偽裝和保護(hù)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　細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段中的“However,daring markings often work as a signal that the animal is uneatable.”可知,動(dòng)物身上的斑紋可以使它們避免被吃掉,故選A項(xiàng)。

　　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　推理判斷題。根據(jù)第五段內(nèi)容可知,毛毛蟲身上的條紋可以呈現(xiàn)不同的效果:近距離看,條紋的顏色非常鮮艷,這樣可以嚇退敵人;遠(yuǎn)距離看,條紋的顏色和周圍的顏色相融合,它們以此來偽裝自己,避免被很容易地發(fā)現(xiàn),故選C項(xiàng)。

　　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　細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第五段中的“But from a distance,they allow the caterpillar to hide in plain sight.”可知,從遠(yuǎn)處看,毛毛蟲的顏色就融入周圍環(huán)境中,從而把自己隱藏起來,故選D項(xiàng)。

　　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　推理判斷題。根據(jù)最后一段內(nèi)容可知,文章告訴我們時(shí)刻別忘了要從不同的角度看待事物,故選C項(xiàng)。

Passage 2

　　【語篇導(dǎo)讀】文章介紹了倫敦的幾個(gè)主題公園。

　　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　細(xì)節(jié)理解題。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,在該主題公園中有過山車,所以,想體驗(yàn)過山車的游客,可以去Chessington World of Adventures。故選D項(xiàng)。

　　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　推理判斷題。根據(jù)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,在這里游客可以了解到倫敦1,000年的歷史,了解倫敦的過去。因此研究歷史的學(xué)生們最有可能對(duì)這里感興趣。

　　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　推理判斷題。根據(jù)第一段中的“Take a trip to one of London’s theme parks for an adrenaline-packed day out.”和下面的具體介紹可知,該文主要介紹了倫敦的幾個(gè)主題公園,這樣的文章應(yīng)該出現(xiàn)在旅游指南或旅游手冊(cè)上,所以C項(xiàng)正確。