托福阅读练习题28

1 According to paragraph 3, what helped to create the “ideal agricultural conditions” seen in ancient Egypt?

• The regular flooding of the river.
• Humans’ understanding of efficient settlement patterns.
• A stable source of food.
• The unpredictability of the weather.

3 What can be inferred from paragraph 4 about the development of sophisticated culture in the history of ancient peoples?

• It was only possible in areas with distinct seasons.
• It began in the lower classes and percolated up to the higher classes.
• It depends on stability in food resources.
• It is delayed when the people spend too much time on leisure activities.

5 In paragraph 4, The author identifies “a complex belief system including a pantheon of gods” as one of several

• reasons why the Egyptians were able to make great cultural achievements
• examples of cultural achievements
• possible explanations why the Egyptians built pyramids
• differences between the cultures of the wealthy class and lower class

6 In paragraph 5, The fact that the Egyptians called the Nile River the “Father of Life” and “the Mother of all Men” demonstrates

• the importance of family in ancient Egyptian culture
• the difficulty of translating ancient concepts into English
• the use of the river as a transportation route
• the importance of the river in Egyptian culture

8 According to paragraph 5, what is NOT mentioned as a use of the Nile River?

• trade route
• a source of important plants
• drinking water
• raising of water animals