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Passage Four
The world is known to us through many senses, not just hearing, smell, vision, and at close range, touch and taste.
Our skins let us know whether the air is moist or dry, whether surfaces are wet without being sticky or slippery. From the uniformity of slight pressure, we can be aware how deeply a finger is thrust into water at body temperature, even if the Anger is enclosed in a rubber glove that keeps the skin completely dry. Many other animals, with highly sensitive skins, appear to be able to learn still more about their environment. Often they do so without employing any of the five senses.
By observing the capabilities of other members of the animal kingdom, we come to realize that a human being has far more possibilities than are utilized. We neglect ever so many of our senses in concentrating on the five major ones. At the same time, a comparison between animals and man draws attention to the limitation of each sense. The part o
A. skins that are quick to feel and respond
B. skins that are delicate
C. skins that are completely dry
D. skins that are sticky or slippery

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Passage Four
The world is known to us through many senses, not just hearing, smell, vision, and at close range, touch and taste.
Our skins let us know whether the air is moist or dry, whether surfaces are wet without being sticky or slippery. From the uniformity of slight pressure, we can be aware how deeply a finger is thrust into water at body temperature, even if the Anger is enclosed in a rubber glove that keeps the skin completely dry. Many other animals, with highly sensitive skins, appear to be able to learn still more about their environment. Often they do so without employing any of the five senses.
By observing the capabilities of other members of the animal kingdom, we come to realize that a human being has far more possibilities than are utilized. We neglect ever so many of our senses in concentrating on the five major ones. At the same time, a comparison between animals and man draws attention to the limitation of each sense. The part o
A. All senses have their limitations.
B. Insects are more sensitive to colours than man.
C. Man has not fully utilized all his senses.
D. Man is not as good as animals in learning about the environment.

[单项选择]The author gives substance to the passage through the use of______.


A. interviews with authorities in the field of water controls
B. definitions which clarify important terms
C. opinions and personal observations
D. strong arguments and persuasions

[单项选择]According to the passage, through which of the following does the energy released in the Sun pass be fore it becomes light


A. The x-ray part of the spectrum.
B. Electromagnetic space.
C. The solar surface.
D. Interplanetory space.

[单项选择]______ is well-known to us all, China is a large country with a long history.


A. It
B. That
C. As
D. Which

[单项选择]Through the last sentence of the passage, the author means ______.


A. many non-traditional sports will appear in the years to come
B. traditional sports as we know will no longer exist in the future
C. it is hard to predict how technological advances will affect sports
D. athletes may put such high-tech equipment as microchips in their brain

[单项选择]The writer has known the barber for more than four years.

[单项选择]Through this passage, the author wants to ______.
A. show us that scientists in the past years have made a lot of misjudgments
B. praise those scientists who dared to challenge the impossible
C. emphasize the great potential of the scientific research made by human beings
D. analyze what is possible and what is impossible through scientific efforts

[单项选择]What percentage of the world’s known petroleum reserves does Kuwait have


A. 13%.
B. 16%.
C. 14%.
D. 15%.