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1、1 What is the talk mainly about A Symbolism in African rock art B Differences between European and African rock art C Conservation of African rock art D New discoveries of African rock art 2 According to the professor,what are two main causes of damage to African rock art Click on 2 answers A Pollut

2、ion B The weather C Animals D Tourists 3 Why dose the professor mention the Getty Institute A It is helping to photograph the art B It is displaying samples of the art the school C One of its members discovered the paintings in the Sahara D One of its members found a way to determine the age of Afri

3、can paintings 4 How do the African rock paintings differ from European rock paintings A The African paintings more frequently depict people B The African paintings are more abstract C The African paintings do not depict animals D The African paintings are less colorful 5 According to the professor,w

4、hat was unusual about the paint used by some African rock artists A Animal blood was one of its ingredients B It was a mixture of charcoal and water C It reflected light D The sun and rain did not fade its color 6 What was learned about the Sahara from African rock art A It was much larger than its

5、present size.B Its people migrated to southern Europe.C It once had plenty of rainfall.D It was once separate from the African continent.7 What is purpose of the talk A To show the effect of poetry on society.B To point out stylistic similarities of two poets.C To compare the social structure of the

6、 United States before and after the Civil War.D To introduce the poetry of a particular period.8 What does professor say about fiction during the period immediately after the Civil War A It changed more than any other type of literature.B It usually dealt with war-related themes.C It was unpopular w

7、ith the general reader D It lacked the innovations found in other forms of literature.9 According to professor,what two subjects would most likely be the source of inspiration for a poem by Emily Dickinson Click on 2 answers A Children falling asleep.B The political life of a United States president

8、.C The events of a Civil War battle.D A flower garden.10 According to the professor,what aspect of Emily Dickinsons poetry was innovative A The unusual rhyme scheme.B The combining of profound ideas with familiar images.C The complex vocabulary.D The length of the verses in her later poetry.11 What

9、does the professor say makes Walt Whitmans poetry particularly notable A It had a strong impact on Emily Dickinsons work.B Its messages were rejected by readers.C It abandoned many literary traditions D It mainly dealt with ordinary experiences.12 What does the professor say may have led Walt Whitma

10、n to become a poet A His love of nature.B His experiences in the Civil War.C His failure at public speaking.D His rejection of science and technology.13 What is the talk mainly about A Problems with farming during the 1930s.B The documentary approach to photography.C Improvements in cameras in the 1

11、930s.D Dorothea Langes training in photographic techniques.14 What two factors contributed to the development of Dorothea Langes work A Improvements in photographic equipment.B The need to gain support for aid programs.C Her ability to explain to people how they should pose.D Government funding of r

12、esearch in camera technology.15 Why did many farmers leave the southern Great during the 19230s A Cold weather froze their crops.B The government paid them to move off the land.C They hoped to find work in California.D Rain had flooded their land.16 Why does the professor talk about Dorothea Langes

13、work A She took powerful photographs of landscapes.B She improvements to photographic equipment changed the field of photography.C She organized a government program.D Her photographs are representative of the documentary style of photography.17 what would be the most likely subject of a Lange photo

14、graph A A newly built farmhouse.B A homeless farmer.C A famous politician.D A bowl of fruit.18 What was the result of Dorothea Langes work at the camp in California A Photographers were restricted from entering migrant camps.B Farmers were given money to pay for the crop of peas.C Food supplies were

15、 delivered to the camp.D The workers were offered good jobs in California.19 what is the talk mainly about A Effects of advertising on a society B The benefits of advertising for consumers C The role of the FTC in international advertising D Deception in advertising 20 What is the purpose of the pro

16、fessors talk A To provide a history of the FTC.B To introduce students to various methods of advertising.C To demonstrate how easily consumers are confused.D To defend advertising against criticism that it is misleading.21 What is the professors opinion about most advertising A It leads consumers to

17、 make unwise decisions.B It unnecessarily raises the cost of a product.C It does not deceive consumers.D It has little effect on consumers buying patterns.22 According to the professor,what does the FTC do A It regulates international trade.B It sets standards for the advertising industry.C It impos

18、es taxes on nonessential products.D It assists new advertising agencies.23 When is an advertisement considered deceptive A When claims about a product are exaggerated.B When reasonable consumers are misled about an important aspect of a product.C When the FTC collects an adequate number of complaint

19、s about an advertisement.D When the majority of consumers refuse to buy a product based on information in the advertisement.24 What is puffery A An exaggeration of a products quality.B Intentionally deceptive advertisements.C Advertisements for beauty products.D A fine charged by the FTC.25 What is

20、the tale mainly about A An experiment that measured sleep patterns.B A new way to stay awake longer.C A sleep disorder that affects many people.D An unusual method of treating sleeplessness.26 What are circadian rhythms A The rate at which the heart beats during sleep.B Cycles of biological activiti

21、es.C A series of research studies about sleep.D Social cues that signal daily functions.27 How did the subjects in the research study indicate the end of a sleeping session A They rang a bell.B They opened the curtains.C They turned on the lights.D They recorded the time in a special notebook.28 Wha

22、t did the researchers conclude about the human sleep/wake cycle A It is equivalent to the time span of one day.B It is the same for all humans.C It is substantially different from those of other organisms.D It is slightly longer than 24 hours.29 Which signals in the environment help humans reset the

23、ir sleep cycle Click on 2 answers.A Telephones.B Clocks.C Outdoor sounds.D Sunlight.30 According to the professor,why must the circadian rhythm of sleep be reset each day A It differs from regular daily schedules.B It is affected by daily weather changes.C People go to sleep at different times each

24、night.D People do not nap as often as they should.31 What is the talk mainly about A Early childhood education.B Piagets educational background.C Infants awareness of their surroundings.D Infants lack of response to unfamiliar situations.32 How does recent research affect Piagets theories A It shows

25、 that repeated exposure to objects does not have an impact on an infants curiosity.B It contradicts his ideas on object permanence.C It shows that infant heart rate is not affected by exciting experiences.D It demonstrates that habituation does not take place in infancy.33 According to Piaget,how do

26、 young infants react when they see something unusual Click on 2 answers.A They become upset.B They show no emotion.C They look at it.D They become excited.34 What was Piagets experiment on object permanence supposed to determine A Whether infants recognize something they have seen before.B Whether i

27、nfants recognize variations in the sizes of objects.C Whether infants get frightened by large objects.D Whether infants believe hidden objects still exist.35 How did the more recent experiment on object permanence differ from Piagets earlier experiment Click on 2 answers.A The recent experiment test

28、ed whether babies would react to an impossible situation.B The recent experiment involved younger children than Piagets did.C The recent experiment examined how infants interacted with each other.D The recent experiment used only infant girls as subjects.36 To which situation did the infants have a

29、noticeable reaction A A short carrot passing behind a solid screen.B A short carrot passing behind a window screen.C A long carrot passing behind a solid screen.D A long carrot passing behind a window screen.37 What is the talk mainly about A Similarities between vision in cats and in humans.B Hunti

30、ng techniques of cats.C The position of the eyes on the faces of mammals.D Distinctive features of a cats vision.38 What does the professor imply is a popular misconception about cats A They are able to see in the dark.B They are good hunters.C They rely on smell more than sight for hunting.D They a

31、re unable to see in three dimensions.39 What are two areas in which cats visual abilities are better than humans Click on 2 answers.A Judging distances.B Seeing images clearly.C Seeing in poor light.D Sensing movement.40 What role does guanin play in the visual processes of a cat A It causes the cat

32、s pupils to dilate.B It reflects light from the cats retina.C It prevents the blurring of images.D It allows the cat to see colors.41 What does the professor say is one way mice are sometimes able to escape detection by cats A By running through a dimly lit area.B By jumping onto high objects.C By s

33、tanding still.D By running behind the cat.42 What does the position of the eyes on a cats face help the cat do A See animals that are not moving.B See objects in poorly lit surroundings.C Judge distances accurately.D Distinguish between shades of color.43 What does the professor mainly discuss A Pla

34、nts eaten by desert animals.B The differences between various types of cacti.C Why some desert plants are larger than others.D How plants are able to live in the desert.44 What does the professor say about the seeds of an annual desert plant A They sprout only under favorable conditions.B They are e

35、ncased in a very thin shell.C They are attractive as a food source for desert birds D They can hold a large amount of moisture.45 What are two features of their leaves help some desert plants avoid water loss Click on 2 answers.A They are covered with a kind of wax.B They reflect sunlight.C They are

36、 very small.D They are covered with tiny holes.46 When do the stems of a succulent plant become enlarged A When the temperature gets very hot.B When it rains.C When a predator is near.D When the plant is ready to disperse its seeds.47 What does the professor say about the roots of a succulent plant

37、A They usually grow above the ground.B They can be eaten.C They are close to the surface of the ground.D They are filled with water.48 What are the two primary functions of the sharp spines on a cactus plant A They prevent animals from eating the plant.B They channel water toward the roots of the pl

38、ant.C They allow oxygen to be released from the plant.D They attract pollinating insects to the plant.49 What is the talk mainly about A The diet of white-tailed deer.B Techniques used by predators to catch deer.C Types of shelter found in deer yards.D The use of trails by white-tailed deer.50 Why a

39、re the trails of the white-tailed deer important for their food supply Click on 2 answers.A The deer follow the trails to eat in areas outside the home range.B The deer eat plants growing alongside the trails.C The deer use the trails to travel to their feeding grounds.D The deer build trails around

40、 their yards to protect their food supply.51 What is the primary function of runways A To connect the larger trails in the home range to each other.B To allow deer to move easily to new yards.C To provide a direct route to the deer yard.D To permit several deer to move together along a path.52 What

41、happens to the trail system when food becomes scarce in winter A It is damaged from overuse.B It is expanded.C It is joined with another herds trails.D It is abandoned.53 According to the professor,why do the deer need to know the entire network of trails Click on 2 answers A To enable them to find

42、their yards in bad weather B To help them guard the boundaries of the home range from other deer C To allow them to escape when pursued.D To assist them in detecting predators in their territory.54 According to the professor,why is deep snow dangerous for white-tailed deer A The deer are unable to m

43、ove quickly through the snow.B Predators can easily conceal themselves in the snow.C The hooves of the deer become brittle in the cold snow.D The deer cannot see the trail underneath the snow.55 What is the purpose of the talk A To explain some factors contributing to the perception of color.B To de

44、scribe the dangerous effects of sunlight.C To describe the wave patterns of ocean currents.D To argue against a popular theory of the behavior of light.56 According to the professor,what must be true of a light wave in order for the human eye to see it A It must be longer than the wavelength seen as

45、 the color red.B It cannot be reflected by objects in its path.C It must be partially absorbed by the molecules surrounding it.D It must fall within a certain range of wavelengths.57 Look at the diagram of the visible spectrum.What does the professor imply is true of the wavelength that is seen as t

46、he color orange A It is longer than the wavelength seen as blue.B It is not a component of white light.C Its value is the same as the wavelength seen as red.D It generally does not strike obstacles in the air.58 What does the professor try to explain by discussing ocean waves A How piers are weakene

47、d by wave action.B How prisms function.C What happens to light waves in Earths atmosphere.D Why it is difficult to predict patterns in ocean currents.59 To what does the professor compare the iron columns of piers A A line of soldiers.B Obstacles in the atmosphere.C Electromagnetic waves.C A prism.6

48、0 What does the apparent color of an object depend on A The texture of the object B The wavelength of light than reflects off of the object.C The temperature of the air that surrounds the object.D The weight of the object.61 What is the talk mainly about A The cycle of water in the environment.B The

49、 creation of the Grand Canyon.C The stages in a streams development.D The effect of erosion on streams.62 According to the professor,whats is a graded stream A A stream than does not wear down or build up is channel.B A stream than meanders from side to side.C A stream with flood plain.D A stream th

50、an deposits soil in its channel.63 What are the characteristics of a young stream Click on 2 answers A It deposits material in the channel bottom.B It follows a straight path.C It does not have rapids or falls.D It creates s V-shaped valley.64 Why is misleading to say than streams age like people Cl