2017托福100篇阅读理解试题（四十）_第2页

　　6. The word "exercise" in line 15 is closest in meaning to

　　(A) utilize

　　(B) consider

　　(C) design

　　(D) defend

　　7. The word "elicit" in line 19 is closest in meaning to

　　(A) compose

　　(B) rule out

　　(C) predict

　　(D) bring out

　　8. It can be inferred from the passage that one reason that sociologists may become frustrated with questionnaires is that

　　(A) respondents often do not complete and return questionnaires

　　(B) questionnaires are often difficult to read

　　(C) questionnaires are expensive and difficult to distribute

　　(D) respondents are too eager to supplement questions with their own opinions

　　9. According to the passage , one advantage of live interviews over questionnaires is that live interviews

　　(A) cost less

　　(B) can produce more information

　　(C) are easier to interpret

　　(D) minimize the influence of the researcher

　　10. The word "probe" in line 26 is closest in meaning to

　　(A) explore

　　(B) influence

　　(C) analyze

　　(D) apply

　　11. Which of the following terms is defined in the passage ?

　　(A) Survey (line 1)

　　(B) Public opinion (line 8)

　　(C) Representative sampling (line 13)

　　(D) Response rate (line 24)

　　参考答案：BCADB ADABA A