Câu hỏi: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35.
Dinosaurs were reptiles that lived during a period of earth's history called the Mesozoic Era, which is known as the Age of Reptiles. The first dinosaurs appeared more than 200 million years ago. For many millions of years, they dominated the land with their huge size and strength. Then about 65 million years ago, they died out rather suddenly, never to reemerge.
The word dinosaur comes from two Greek words meaning "terrible lizard". Dinosaurs were not lizards, but their appearance could be truly terrifying. The biggest ones weighed more than ten times as much as a mature elephant and nearly equaled the size of most modern-day whales. The famous kinds of dinosaurs, including the brontosaurus and tyrannosaurus, reached 80 to 90 feet in length. Not all dinosaurs were giants, however, some were actually no larger than a chicken.
Scientists still do not know what caused dinosaurs to disappear. One theory involves a change in the earth's climate. It is believed that temperature dropped significantly towards the end of the Cretaceous Period. Too large to hibernate and not having fur or feathers for protection, it is possible that the climate became too chilly for dinosaurs. In contrast, other species having protection, such as the mammals and birds, were able to survive.
It can be inferred from the passage that the Age of Reptiles lasted about _______.
A. 200 million years
B. 135 million years
C. 80 million years
D. 65 million years
Dinosaurs were reptiles that lived during a period of earth's history called the Mesozoic Era, which is known as the Age of Reptiles. The first dinosaurs appeared more than 200 million years ago. For many millions of years, they dominated the land with their huge size and strength. Then about 65 million years ago, they died out rather suddenly, never to reemerge.
The word dinosaur comes from two Greek words meaning "terrible lizard". Dinosaurs were not lizards, but their appearance could be truly terrifying. The biggest ones weighed more than ten times as much as a mature elephant and nearly equaled the size of most modern-day whales. The famous kinds of dinosaurs, including the brontosaurus and tyrannosaurus, reached 80 to 90 feet in length. Not all dinosaurs were giants, however, some were actually no larger than a chicken.
Scientists still do not know what caused dinosaurs to disappear. One theory involves a change in the earth's climate. It is believed that temperature dropped significantly towards the end of the Cretaceous Period. Too large to hibernate and not having fur or feathers for protection, it is possible that the climate became too chilly for dinosaurs. In contrast, other species having protection, such as the mammals and birds, were able to survive.
It can be inferred from the passage that the Age of Reptiles lasted about _______.
A. 200 million years
B. 135 million years
C. 80 million years
D. 65 million years
Phương pháp giải:
Kiến thức: Đọc hiểu – suy luận
Giải chi tiết:
Có thể suy ra từ đoạn văn rằng Kỷ nguyên Bò sát kéo dài khoảng _______.
A. 200 triệu nămB. 135 triệu năm
C. 80 triệu nămD. 65 triệu năm
Thông tin: The first dinosaurs appeared more than 200 million years ago. … Then about 65 million years ago, they died out rather suddenly, never to reemerge.
Tạm dịch: Những con khủng long đầu tiên xuất hiện cách đây hơn 200 triệu năm. …. Sau đó, khoảng 65 triệu năm trước, chúng chết đi một cách khá đột ngột, không bao giờ tái sinh.
=> 200 – 65 = 135 năm
Kiến thức: Đọc hiểu – suy luận
Giải chi tiết:
Có thể suy ra từ đoạn văn rằng Kỷ nguyên Bò sát kéo dài khoảng _______.
A. 200 triệu nămB. 135 triệu năm
C. 80 triệu nămD. 65 triệu năm
Thông tin: The first dinosaurs appeared more than 200 million years ago. … Then about 65 million years ago, they died out rather suddenly, never to reemerge.
Tạm dịch: Những con khủng long đầu tiên xuất hiện cách đây hơn 200 triệu năm. …. Sau đó, khoảng 65 triệu năm trước, chúng chết đi một cách khá đột ngột, không bao giờ tái sinh.
=> 200 – 65 = 135 năm
Đáp án B.