I. Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each question. (5 points)
As far back as 700 B.C, man has talked about children being cared for by wolves. Romulus and Remus, the legendary twin founders of Rome, were purported to have been cared for by wolves. It is believed that when a she-wolf loses her litter, she seeks a human child to take its place.
This seemingly preposterous idea did not become credible until the late nineteen century when a French doctor actually found a naked ten-year-old boy wandering in the woods. He did not walk erect, could not speak intelligibly, nor could he relate to people. He only growled and stared at them. Finally the doctor won the boy’s confidence and began to work with him. After many long years of devoted and patient instruction, the doctor was able to get the boy to clothe and feed himself, recognize and utter a number of words, as well a write letters and form words.
1. The French doctor found the boy ________.
A. wandering in the woods
B. at his doorstep C. growling at him
D. speaking intelligibly
2. In this passage, the word “litter” most nearly means ________.
A. garbage B. master C. offspring D. hair
3. The doctor was able to work with the boy because ________.
A. the boy was highly intelligent
B. the boy trusted him C. the boy liked to dress up
D. the boy was dedicated and patient
4. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. She-wolves have been said to substitute human children for their lost litters.
B. Examples of wolves’ caring for human children can be found only in the nineteenth century.
C. The French doctor succeeded in domesticating the boy somewhat.
D. The young boy never was able to speak perfectly.
5. In this passage, the word “preposterous” most nearly means ________.
A. dedicated B. scientific C. wonderful D. absurd
1 A
2 C
3 B
4 B
5 D