1997年8月托福考试阅读理解全真试题
40.What does the passage mainly discuss？
（A） Difficulties of writing satiric literature.
（B） Popular topics of satire
（C） New philosophies emerging from satiric literature
（D） Reasons for the popularity of satire.
41.The word "realization" in line 7 is closest in meaning to
（A） certainly
（B） awareness
（C） surprise
（D） confusion
42.Why does the author mention Don Quirote， Brave New World and A Modest Proposal in lines 8-10？
（A） They are famous examples of satiric literature
（B） They present commonsense solutions to problems.
（C） They are appropriate for readers of all ages.
（D） They are books with similar stories.
43.The word "aesthetically" in line 18 is closest in meaning to
（A） artistically
（B） exceptionally
（C） realistically
（D） dependably
44.Which of the following can be found in satire literature？
（A） Newly emerging philosophies
（B） Odd combinations of objects and ideas
（C） Abstract discussion of moral and ethnics
（D） Wholesome characters who are unselfish.
45.According to the passage， there is a need for satire because people need to be
（A） informed about new scientific developments
（B） exposed to original philosophies when they are formulated
（C） reminded that popular ideas are often inaccurate
（D） told how they can be of service to their communities.
46.The word "refreshing" in line 26 is closest in meaning to
（A） popular
（B） ridiculous
（C） meaningful
（D） unusual
47.The word "they" in line 31 refers to
（A） people
（B） media
（C） ideals
（D） movies
48.The word "devote" in line 35 is closest in meaning to
（A） distinguish
（B） feel affection
（C） prefer
（D） dedicate
49.As a result of reading satiric literature， readers will be most likely to
（A） teach themselves to write fiction
（B） accept conventional points of view
（C） become better informed about current affairs
（D） reexamine their opinions and values
50.The various purposes of satire include all of the following EXCEPT
（A） introducing readers to unfamiliar situations
（B） brushing away illusions
（C） reminding readers of the truth
（D） exposing false values.