43. By referring to Sam’s broken bicycle, the author intends to _________.

　 A. illustrate the ways to repair his bicycle

　 B. discuss the problems of his bicycle

　 C. tell us how to solve a problem

　 D. show us how to analyze a problem

42. In analyzing a problem we should do all the following except 　　　　　　　　.

　 A. recognize and define the problem

　 B. look for information to make the problem clearer

　 C. have suggestions for a possible solution

　 D. find a solution by trial or mistake

41. What is the best title for this passage?

　 A. Six Stages for Repairing Sam’s Bicycle

　 B. Possible Ways to Problem-solving

　 C. Necessities of Problem Analysis

D. Suggestions for Analyzing a Problem

55.D。推理判断题。根据第二段的“Every detail of these is accurately reproduced in color and structure.”可知这些玻璃花的每一个细节都制作得很精致,都是真实的再现。

54.C。细节理解题。信息来自第二段的内容,C项的内容在第二段中没有提及,其他各项的内容都有相关的说明。

53.B。推理判断题。根据它前后的内容:目的是使收藏能代表美国的每一类花,尽管还没有完成,只能是收藏还没有完成。

52.C。推理判断题。根据第二段的“The intention was to have the collection represent at least one member of each flower family native to the United States.”可知收藏的目的是把美国所有的花都复制一种。

51.A。细节理解题。短文说明了美国the Botanical Museum of Harvard University收藏玻璃花的目的、收藏品的丰富、精致的细节等内容,所以用An Extensive Collection of Glass Flowers作标题最合适。

55. Which of the following statements is true of the flowers at Harvard University?

A. They form a completed collection.　

B. They have a marvelous fragrance.　

C. They are loaned to schools for classroom use.　

D. They use authentic representations.

[答案与解析] 　51-55 ACBCD

54. Which of the following is NOT included in the display at the Botanical Museum of Harvard University?　

A. Models of 164 families of flowering plants.　

B. Magnified details of flower parts.　

C. Several species of native birds.　

D. A group of diseased fruits.