托福阅读辅导:老托福阅读真题及答案passage30

Which aspect of butterflies does the passage mainly discuss?

(A) Their physical characteristics

(B) Their names

(C) Their adaptation to different habitats

(D) Their variety

The word "consequence" in line 2 is closest in meaning to

(A) result

(B) explanation

(C) analysis

(D) requirement

Butterflies are a good example for communicating information about conservation issues because they

(A) are simple in structure

(B) are viewed positively by people

(C) have been given scientific names

(D) are found mainly in temperate climates

The word "striking" in line 8 is closest in meaning to

(A) physical

(B) confusing

(C) noticeable

(D) successful

The word "exceed" in line 11 is closest in meaning to

(A) locate

(B) allow

(C) go beyond

(D) come close to

All of the following are mentioned as being important parts of a general theory of diversity EXCEPT

(A) differences between temperate and tropical zones

(B) patterns of distribution of species in each region

(C) migration among temperate and tropical zones

(D) variation of patterns of distribution of species among different animals and plants

The author mentions tropical Asia in lines 19 as an example of a location where

(A) butterfly behavior varies with climate

(B) a general theory of butterfly diversity has not yet been firmly established

(C) butterflies are affected by human populations

(D) documenting plant species is more difficult than documenting butterfly species

Which of the following is NOT well understood by biologists?

(A) European butterfly habitats

(B) Differences in species richness between temperate and tropical regions

(C) Differences in species richness within a temperate or a tropical region

(D) Comparisons of behavior patterns of butterflies and certain animal groups

The word "generated" in line 26 is closest in meaning to

(A) requested

(B) caused

(C) assisted

(D) estimated

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