2017托福100篇阅读理解试题（十）_第2页

　　6. The word "rare" in line 11 is closest in meaning to

　　(A) festive

　　(B) infrequent

　　(C) delightful

　　(D) unexpected

　　7. Why does the author mention Joseph Wilton in line 13?

　　(A) He was an English sculptor who did work in the United States.

　　(B) He was well known for his wood carvings

　　(C) He produced sculpture for churches.

　　(D) He settled in the United States in 1776.

　　8. What can be inferred about the importation of marble memorials from England?

　　(A) Such sculpture was less expensive to produce locally than to import

　　(B) Such sculpture was not available in the United States.

　　(C) Such sculpture was as prestigious as those made locally.

　　(D) The materials found abroad were superior.

　　9. How did the work of American carvers in 1776 differ from that of contemporary sculptors?

　　(A) It was less time-consuming

　　(B) It was more dangerous.

　　(C) It was more expensive.

　　(D) It was less refined.

　　参考答案：BDCAA BABD