TOEFL模拟题（3-2）1_托福模拟题
human eyes were sensitive to infrared radiation. .then, instead of the darkness of night,
we would be able to move easily in a strange, shadows world where objects glowed
with varying degree of intensity. but human eyes excel in other ways. they are, in fact ,
remarkably discerning in color gradation. the color sensitivity of normal human vision
is rarely surpassed even by sophisticated technical devices.
11. what does the passage mainly discuss?.
(a )ultraviolet rays
(b) human vision
(c) sight and smell
(d)the environment of primates
12. why does the author mention the "tropical forest", in line 2 ?
(a) to explain why primates have developed keen vision
(b) to suggest that primates need to see only the color green
(c)to give an example of environmental change
(d)to indicate where large-eyed primates can be found
13. what does the author mean by stating that "the red flag is black to the bull"(lines 5-6)?
(a) bulls are attracted to red objects.
(b) bulls do not notice flags.
(c) bulls attack all flags.
(d) bulls do not see the color red
14. the word "monochrome" in line 6 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
(a) monotonous
(b) ultraviolet
(c) one-dimension
(d) one-color
15 in line 8 ,"them" refers to which of the following?
(a) human eyes
(b) ultraviolet rays
(c) humans
(d) wavelengths
16. according to the passage, which of the following can detect wavelengths of爈ight
longer than 0.7 micron?
(a) bulls >(b) ants
(c) horses
(d) rattlesnakes
17. the word "eerily'' in line 10 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
(a) strangely
(b) increasingly
(c) slightly
(d) superficially
l8. it can be inferred from the passage that humans could move more easily at night if they
(a) had a narrower field of vision
(b) were color-blind
(c) had infrared vision
(d) lived in an arboreal environment
l9. the word "surpassed'' in line 15 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
(a) recorded
(b) exceeded
(c) found
(d) provided
20. according to the passage, the ability of humans to distinguish color differences is
(a) average
(b) weak
(c) excellent
(d) variable
21. where in the passage does the author mention the development over time of certain
physical changes among primates ?
(a) lines 3-4
(b) lines 5-6
(c) lines 7-10
(d) lines 13-15
questions22-31
牐牐 ancient people made clay pottery because they needed it for their survival. .they
used the pots they made for cooking, storing food, and carrying things from place to
place, pottery was so important to early cultures that scientists now study it to learn
more about ancient civilizations. the more advanced the pottery in terms of decoration,
materials, glazes, and manufacture, the more advanced the culture itself .
牐牐 the artisan who makes pottery in north america today utilizes his or her skill and
imagination to create items that are beautiful as well as functional, transforming
something ordinary into something special and unique.
牐牐 the potter uses one of the earth 's most basic materials, clay. clay can he found
almost anywhere. good pottery clay must be free from all small stones and other hard
materials that would make the potting process difficult. most north american artisan-
potters now purchase commercially proc>(b) ants
(d) rattlesnakes
17. the word "eerily'' in line 10 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
(a) strangely
(b) increasingly
(c) slightly
(d) superficially
l8. it can be inferred from the passage that humans could move more easily at night if they
(a) had a narrower field of vision
(b) were color-blind
(c) had infrared vision
(d) lived in an arboreal environment
l9. the word "surpassed'' in line 15 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
(a) recorded
(b) exceeded
(c) found
(d) provided
20. according to the passage, the ability of humans to distinguish color differences is
(a) average
(b) weak
(c) excellent
(d) variable
21. where in the passage does the author mention the development over time of certain
physical changes among primates ?
(a) lines 3-4
(b) lines 5-6
(c) lines 7-10
(d) lines 13-15
questions22-31
牐牐 ancient people made clay pottery because they needed it for their survival. .they
used the pots they made for cooking, storing food, and carrying things from place to
place, pottery was so important to early cultures that scientists now study it to learn
more about ancient civilizatio
ns. the more advanced the pottery in terms of decoration,
materials, glazes, and manufacture, the more advanced the culture itself .
牐牐 the artisan who makes pottery in north america today utilizes his or her skill and
imagination to create items that are beautiful as well as functional, transforming
something ordinary into something special and unique.
牐牐 the potter uses one of the earth 's most basic materials, clay. clay can he found
almost anywhere. good pottery clay must be free from all small stones and other hard
materials that would make the potting process difficult. most north american artisan-
potters now purchase commercially processed clay, but some find the clay they need
right in the earth, close to where they work. .
牐牐牐燭he most important tools potters use are their own hands; however, they also use
wire loop tools, wooden modeling tools, plain wire, and sponges. .plain wire is used to
cut away the finished pot from its base on the potter's wheel.
牐牐牐燗fter a finished pot is dried of all its moisture in the open air, it is placed in a kiln
and fired. the first firing hardens the pottery, and it is then ready to be glazed and
fired again.
牐牐牐燜or areas where they do not want any glaze, such as the bottom of the pot, artisans
paint on melted wax that will late burn off in the kiln. they then pour on the liquid
glaze and let it run over the clay surface, making any kind of decorative pattern that
they want.
22. what does the passage mainly discuss?
(a) different kinds of clay
(b) the training of an artisan
(c) the making of pottery
(d) crafts of ancient civilizations.
23. which of the following is not mentioned in the passage as a way that ancient
people used pottery?
(a) to hold food
(b) to wash clothes
(c) to cook
(d) to transport objects.
24. the word "it" in line 3 refers to
(a) clay
(b) culture
(c) survival
(d) pottery
25. according to the passage, which of the following can be learned about an ancient
civilization by examining its pottery?
(a) its food preferences
(a) its developmental stage
(c) its geographic location
(d) its population
26. the word "functional" in line 7 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
(a) useful
(b) strong
(c) inexpensive
(d) original
27. the word "basic'' in line 9 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
(a) familiar
(b) fundamental
(c) versatile
(d) dirty
28. according to the passage, how do most north american potters today