1.Defied in the last sentence probably means ________.
A. doubted B. 9ave proof to
C. challenged D. agreed to
本题考查的是根据上下文进行词义猜测的能力。defied是defy的过去式,根据最后一句可以推测它的词义,但必须完全读懂defied前后部分的意思:前一部分是说从海底捞出的电缆上覆盖着各种各样的生物,后一部分是当时的科学观点认为海底深处是没有生命的。由此可见,前一部分的事实是批驳后一部分的观点。所以,答案是选项C,challenged。这个词的原意是向挑战,因而有对持异议、反对的意思,其宾语常常是针对某种意见、观点或权威。
例4
We find that bright children are rarely held back by mixed-ability teaching.On the contrary, both their knowledge and experience are enriched.We feel that there are many disadvantages in streaming pupils.It does not take into account the fact that children develop at different rates.It can have a bad effect on both the bright and the notSO-bright child.After all,it Can be quite discouraging to be at the bottom of the top grade!
1.By held backthe author means________.
A. made to remain in the same class
B. forced to study in the lower class
C. drawn to their studies
D. prevented from advancing
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