According to the passage, the emergence of a business community in the colonies was a result of ________ .




A.efficient saving
B.the immigration
C.the success of production and trade
D.the existence of manufacturing

The expression “a means of” in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by _________ .




A.an example of
B.a method of
C.a result of
D.a punishment for

_________the weather forecast it will rain heavily later this morning.




A.On account of
B.Due to
C.According to
D.Because of

His brother refuses to even listen to anyone else's point of view. He is very_______.




A.open – minded
B.kind – hearted
C.narrow- minded
D.absent - minded

A.commercial
B.achievement
C.dependent
D.understand

_______(27)




A.interested
B.concerned
C.worried
D.connected

Which of the following is the main topic of the passage?




A.Anteaters' serene character.
B.A general description of anteaters.
C.Anteaters' peculiar feeding preferences.
D.Specific leaps and dives of anteaters.

It can be inferred from the passage that anteaters ________ .




A.are usually harmless.
B.are rarely dormant.
C.can be exceptionally intelligent.
D.can be extraordinary persistent.

What explains the anteaters' distinguishing walk?




A.The length of their nails.
B.The size of their bones.
C.The length of their legs.
D.The sides of their feet.

A.extinguish
B.fortunate
C.technical
D.resident