2017托福100篇阅读理解试题（十六）_第4页

　　6. The phrase "each other" in line 13 refers to

　　(A) foreign immigrants and domestic migrants

　　(B) farms and small towns

　　(C) growth of cities and industrialization

　　(D) industry and transportation

　　7. The word "stimulated" in line 14 is closest in meaning to

　　(A) forced

　　(B) prepared

　　(C) limited

　　(D) motivated

　　8. Why does the author mention "electric lighting" and "the telephone" in line 23?

　　(A) They contributed to the agricultural revolution

　　(B) They are examples of the conveniences of city life

　　(C) They were developed by the same individual.

　　(D) They were products of the Bessemer converter.

　　9. The word "them" in line 25 refers to

　　(A) urban areas

　　(B) rural Americans

　　(C) farms

　　(D) cities

　　10. The word "era" in line 25 is closest in meaning to

　　(A) period of time

　　(B) location

　　(C) action

　　(D) unique situation

　　11. The word "intriguing" in line 27 is closest in meaning to

　　(A) profitable

　　(B) attractive

　　(C) comfortable

　　(D) challenging

　　参考答案：DCADB CDBBA B