托福阅读真题及答案4

托福阅读真题及答案4

托福阅读真题及答案汇总

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Men make sand paintings that are accurate copies of paintings from the past.The songs sung over the paintings are also faithful renditions of songs from the past.By re­creating these arts,which reflect the original beauty of creation,the Navajo bring beauty to the present world.As relative newcomers to the Southwest,a place where their climate,neighbors,and rulers could be equally inhospitable,the Navajo created these art forms to affect the world around them,not just through the recounting of the actions symbolized,but through the beauty and harmony of the artworks themselves.The paintings generally illustrate ideas and events from the life of a mythical hero,who,after being healed by the gods,gave gifts of songs and paintings.Working from memory,the artists re-create the traditional form of the image as accurately as possible.

6.The word“faithful”in the passage is closest in meaning to

A.modern

B.accurate

C.wonderful

D.simplified

答案：B

7.Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in the passage?Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information.

A.The Navajo used the symbolism and beauty of their works of art to improve their life in an often inhospitable environment.

B.The ideas the Navajo hold about symbolism and beauty were influenced by their inhospitable climate,neighbors,and rulers.

C.When they first arrived in the Southwest,the Navajo produced symbolic art forms that promoted harmony.

D.In their works of art,the Navajo emphasized beauty and harmony that can be found even under the most inhospitable circumstances.

答案：A

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初学者在看到这样题目的时候，会先把文章看完甚至翻译一遍，认为理解了自然就能选对答案。这是正确率最高最靠谱的做法，但最大的缺陷是考试时无法在短时间内理解文章并且做完题目。所以在阅读能力不是很强的时候，尽量不要使用看完理解再做题的方法。