2. The publisher John Newbery is principally known for which of the following reasons? (A) He produced and sold books written by Maria Edgeworth. (B) He had more influence on American children's literature than any other publisher. (C) He published books aimed amusing children rather than instructing them. (D) He was commercially minded and cheerfu l. 答案选D,我选的是C,不知道答案是否正确,红色的地方就是我的定位点。 原文 :After 1785, the production of children's books in the Untied States increased but remained largely reprints of British books, often those published by John Newbery, the first publisher to produce books aimed primarily at diverting a child audience. Ultimately, however, it was not the cheerful, commercial-minded Newhery, but Anglo-Irish author 5 Maria Edgeworth who had the strongest influence on this period of American children's literature.
15. It can be inferred from the passage that lichens use less energy and grow more slowly when (A) the environment is polluted (B) they are exposed to ultraviolet rays (C) they are very old (D) the supply of water is inadequate 原文 :Lichens use little energy, for they grow slowly. Some grow so slowly and are so old that they are called "time stains." 这道题的答案是D,我看过在第二段的开头有这样一句话:Lichens are famous for their ability to survive water shortage.可是按理说出在第三段的题,怎么会跑到第二段中去呢?
19. What does the phrase "lichen colonies (line 19)suggest? (A) Nothing but lichens live insome locations. (B) Many lichens live together in one area. (C) Lichens displace the plants that surround them. (D)Certain groups of lichens have never been separated. 原文:You may find lichens that are centuries old; certain of these lichen colonies have been established for an estimated 2,000 years. |