Question

New findings from Queen’s University biologists show that in

Answer 1

小题1:A

小题2:B

小题3:C

小题4:B

小题1: A 主旨大意题。结合文章第一段及最后一段可知，本文主要是讲述科学家的新发现：低矮植物比高大植物更有优势。

小题2: B 词义猜测题。this指代文中larger plant species monopolize sunlight, water and other resources, limiting the number of smaller plant species that can exist around them这一观点。

小题3:C 细节理解题。由最后一段They also produce seeds at a much younger age and a higher rate than their bigger counterparts可知C项正确。

小题4:B 事件排序题。由文章第四段可知选B。