Darwin's great work, The Origin of Species, is now generally accepted as one of the most important books ever written. But when it first came out in 1859, it was both derided and bitterly condemned by scientists and laymen.
Much of opposition to The Origin of Species arose from Darwin's claim that all living creatures, including man, are somehow related. Many people were outraged by the suggestion that man shared a common ancestor with animals such as apes and monkeys. They attacked Darwin for saying that man had descended from the apes.
But Darwin never actually said this. He believed that modern men and modern apes have both descended from the same ancestor. But at some time in pre-history, millions of years ago, men and apes began to develop separately, and ever since have continued to take on different characteristics. Today, more than 90 years after Darwin's death, this is the opinion which scientists continue to hold.
In his works, Darwin described the progression of life from its earliest forms. First came the invertebrate-creatures without a backbone. Then invertebrates evolved into fish; fish into amphibians; amphibians into reptiles; and reptiles into birds and mammals.
Fossil remains found after his death show that Darwin was right. Perhaps the most amazing fact about his theory is that he managed to work it out with the aid of only a few fossil discoveries.
Fossil remains were not the only information which we now possess but which Darwin lacked. He did not know that apes have the same diseases as men; nor that they and men have the same kind of blood. Nor did he know about the modern uses of radiation which enable scientists to tell the age of fossil remains and so estimate the speed at which evolution has taken place.
Which of the following best describes the passage as a whole?
A. The Origin of Species is a very significant book.
B. Darwin's discoveries were proved to be right though the Origin of Species was severely attacked.
C. The evolution of men has gone through a very long process.
D. It was impossible for Darwin to prove his ideas only with the aid of fossils.
A.By creating chances of teamwork.B.By supporting people in war areas.C.By collecting
A. By creating chances of teamwork.
By supporting people in war areas.
C. By collecting money for children.
D. By teaching children speed skating.
Indians are generally religious and family oriented, and their lives are deeply【C1】______in tradition. The interests of the family take【C2】______over those of the【C3】______. Families are generally large,【C4】______the government is actively encouraging family【C5】______to curb rapid population growth.【C6】______families often live together or near each other, and form. the basic social and economic【C7】______of rural Indian society. The elderly are respected and cared for by their families. The father is considered the head of the【C8】______Middle-class families, especially in【C9】______areas, are becoming more nuclear. A middle-or upper-class father expects to take care of the children【C10】______until they have finished an education and taken a job【C11】______how long it takes. Most working and middle-class women work outside the home【C12】______economic necessity, and a growing number of urban women are joining the professional【C13】______.
Foods vary widely in India, depending on the culture and region. For example, rice is a【C14】______in the south,【C15】______rot'i(wheat bread)is the main food in the north. Indian meals are usually very【C16】______. Different types of curry, made with eggs, fish, meat, or vegetables, are popular. Vegetarianism is widely【C17】______, often for religious reasons. All castes and【C18】______have their own rules and customs【C19】______food. Hindus consider cows to be sacred and they, like Sikhs, will not eat beef.【C20】______Muslims do not eat pork or drink alcohol.
【C1】
A. held
B. rooted
C. moved
D. impressed
What's the meaning of "amphibian" in line 3, paragraph 4?
A creature which can live on the land.
B. A creature which can live in the water.
C. A creature which can live both on the land and in the water.
D. An animal which can crawl