问题 单项选择题

在四川的一些沼泽地中,巨毒的链蛇和一些无毒蛇一样,在蛇的表面都有红白相间的鲜艳花纹。而就在离沼泽地不远的干燥地带,链蛇的花纹中没有了红色;奇怪的是,这些地区的无毒蛇的花纹中同样没有了红色。对这种现象的一个解释是,在上述沼泽地和干燥地带中,无毒蛇为了保护自己,在进化过程中逐步变异为和链蛇具有相似的体表花纹。
以下哪项最可能是上述解释所假设的?()

A.毒蛇比无毒蛇更容易受到攻击。

B.在干燥地区,红色是自然界中的一种常见色,动物体表的红色较不容易被发现。

C.链蛇体表的颜色对其捕食的对象有很强的威慑作用。

D.以蛇为食物的捕猎者尽量避免捕捉剧毒的链蛇,以免在食用时发生危险。

E.蛇在干燥地带比在沼泽地带更易受到攻击。

答案

参考答案:D

解析:

解释“颜色”与“保护自己”之间的区别。

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  The Andrew Romay Immigrant Support Program (ISP) at the International Center provides a welcoming place for immigrants where they can build the skills they need to fully participate in the professional and social life of their new country.

About the Program

The Andrew Romay Immigrant Support Program (ISP) at the International Center provides an integrated (综合的) set of educational, cultural, and professional activities at ICNY to help immigrants:

●improve their English

●develop the networks they need to achieve their goals and fully participate in American life

●find a welcoming "home away from home"

Participants have access to a wide-range of programming, including:  

●more than 40 weekly classes in English language and American culture

●practical and career-skills workshops

●opportunities to explore New York City and the nearby area through trips and tours

ISP is particularly focused on helping newly arrived immigrants at a critical point in their lives.Recent arrivals in financial need receive one-year scholarships and low-cost meals.ISP is funded by Andrew Romay and a sum of money from the Open Society Institute.

If you are interested in applying for ISP, please fill out our online application or contact ISP Program Manager, Elaine Roberts at (212)255-9555 or at eroberts@intlcenter.org.

Resources for Current ISP Members

RECOMMENDED CLASSES

●Intermediate level:Introduction to Writing & Interviewing Skills on Wednesday, from 11 am-l2:l0pm.

●High Intermediate/Advanced: Tips for Success at Work and Beyond on Tuesday, from 2-3:25pm.

●Advanced: Career Skills Workshop on Wednesday, from 6-8pm. Sign-up required.

●For all levels: Interviewing Skills Workshop on Saturday, from 11 am. - 2 pm. Sign-up required.

UPCOMING EVENTS

To see a list of upcoming events, visit our News & Events page.

OTHER RESOURCES

If you would like helpful resources on topics such as ESOL, healthcare, housing, or finding a job, please visit our Member Resources page

小题1: The main purpose of ISP is to ____.

A.help new immigrants set up a home away from home

B.equip new immigrants with the skills needed

C.provide support for new immigrants in financial need

D.help old immigrants at a critical point小题2:You can become a member of ISP by ____.

A.visiting News & Events page

B.surfing Member Resources page

C.contacting Andrew

D.contacting Elaine小题3: Which class best suits Tracy, who hopes to improve her

interviewing skills but is busy on weekdays?

A.Intermediate level.

B.High Intermediate/Advanced.

C.Advanced.

D.For all levels.