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1、iBTcrackerTOELF IBT全真界面模拟考题Toefl iBT Practice Test TPO 10 Reading Section 1No. of Questions: 14Time: 20 minutesBegin Test独 家 制 作 更多TPO托福相关资料请联系QQ6484591710If you cannot see the timer or if you cannot set the timer, youll need to install flash player. Click here to download and insta

2、ll adobe flash player.Set the timer to “20:00” before doing the test.Chinese PotteryChina has one of the worlds oldest continuous civilizationsdespite invasions and occasional foreign rule. A country as vast as China with so long-lasting a civilization has a complex social and visual history, within

3、 which pottery and porcelain play a major role.The function and status of ceramics in China varied from dynasty to dynasty, so they may be utilitarian, burial, trade-collectors, or even ritual objects, according to their quality and the era in which they were made. The ceramics fall into three broad

4、 typesearthenware, stoneware, and porcelainfor vessels, architectural items such as roof tiles, and modeled objects and figures. In addition, there was an important group of sculptures made for religious use, the majority of which were produced in earthenware.The earliest ceramics were fired to eart

5、henware temperatures, but as early as the fifteenth century B.C., high-temperature stonewares were being made with glazed surfaces. During the Six Dynasties period (AD 265-589), kilns in north China were producing high-fired ceramics of good quality. Whitewares produced in Hebei and Henan provinces

6、from the seventh to the tenth centuries evolved into the highly prized porcelains of the Song dynasty (AD. 960-1279), long regarded as one of the high points in the history of Chinas ceramic industry. The tradition of religious sculpture extends over most historical periods but is less clearly delin

7、eated than that of stonewares or porcelains, for it embraces the old custom of earthenware burial ceramics with later religious images and architectural ornament. Ceramic products also include lead-glazed tomb models of the Han dynasty, three-color lead-glazed vessels and figures of the Tang dynasty

8、, and Ming three-color temple ornaments, in which the motifs were outlined in a raised trail of slip- as well as the many burial ceramics produced in imitation of vessels made in materials of higher intrinsic value.Trade between the West and the settled and prosperous Chinese10Question 1 of 14The wo

9、rd 【status】 in the passage is closest in meaning toorigin importance qualitydesignChinese PotteryChina has one of the worlds oldest continuous civilizationsdespite invasions and occasional foreign rule. A country as vast as China with so long-lasting a civilization has a complex social and visual hi

10、story, within which pottery and porcelain play a major role.The function and 【 status 】 of ceramics in China varied from dynasty to dynasty, so they may be utilitarian, burial, trade- collectors, or even ritual objects, according to their quality and the era in which they were made. The ceramics fal

11、l into three broad typesearthenware, stoneware, and porcelainfor vessels, architectural items such as roof tiles, and modeled objects and figures. In addition, there was an important group of sculptures made for religious use, the majority of which were produced in earthenware.The earliest ceramics

12、were fired to earthenware temperatures, but as early as the fifteenth century B.C., high-temperature stonewares were being made with glazed surfaces. During the Six Dynasties period (AD 265-589), kilns in north China were producing high-fired ceramics of good quality. Whitewares produced in Hebei an

13、d Henan provinces from the seventh to the tenth centuries evolved into the highly prized porcelains of the Song dynasty (AD. 960-1279), long regarded as one of the high points in the history of Chinas ceramic industry. The tradition of religious sculpture extends over most historical periods but is

14、less clearly delineated than that of stonewares or porcelains, for it embraces the old custom of earthenware burial ceramics with later religious images and architectural ornament. Ceramic products also include lead-glazed tomb models of the Han dynasty, three-color lead-glazed vessels and figures o

15、f the Tang dynasty, and Ming three-color temple ornaments, in which the motifs were outlined in a raised trail of slip- as well as the many burial ceramics produced in imitation of vessels made in materials of higher intrinsic value.10Question 2 of 14According to paragraph 2, which of the following

16、is true of Chinese ceramics?The function of ceramics remained the same from dynasty to dynasty.The use of ceramics as trade objects is better documented than the use of ceramics as ritual objects.There was little variation in quality for any type of ceramics over time.Some religious sculptures were

17、made using the earthenware type of ceramics.Paragraph 2 is marked with Chinese PotteryChina has one of the worlds oldest continuous civilizationsdespite invasions and occasional foreign rule. A country as vast as China with so long-lasting a civilization has a complex social and visual history, with

18、in which pottery and porcelain play a major role. The function and status of ceramics in China varied from dynasty to dynasty, so they may be utilitarian, burial, trade-collectors, or even ritual objects, according to their quality and the era in which they were made. The ceramics fall into three br

19、oad typesearthenware, stoneware, and porcelainfor vessels, architectural items such as roof tiles, and modeled objects and figures. In addition, there was an important group of sculptures made for religious use, the majority of which were produced in earthenware.The earliest ceramics were fired to e

20、arthenware temperatures, but as early as the fifteenth century B.C., high-temperature stonewares were being made with glazed surfaces. During the Six Dynasties period (AD 265-589), kilns in north China were producing high-fired ceramics of good quality. Whitewares produced in Hebei and Henan provinc

21、es from the seventh to the tenth centuries evolved into the highly prized porcelains of the Song dynasty (AD. 960-1279), long regarded as one of the high points in the history of Chinas ceramic industry. The tradition of religious sculpture extends over most historical periods but is less clearly de

22、lineated than that of stonewares or porcelains, for it embraces the old custom of earthenware burial ceramics with later religious images and architectural ornament. Ceramic products also include lead-glazed tomb models of the Han dynasty, three-color lead-glazed vessels and figures of the Tang dyna

23、sty, and Ming three-color temple ornaments, in which the motifs were outlined in a raised trail of slip- as well as the many burial ceramics produced in imitation of vessels made in materials of higher intrinsic value.Trade between the West and the settled and prosperous Chinese10Question 3 of 14The

24、 word 【evolved】in the passage is closest in meaning todivided extended developedvanishedChina has one of the worlds oldest continuous civilizationsdespite invasions and occasional foreign rule. A country as vast as China with so long-lasting a civilization has a complex social and visual history, wi

25、thin which pottery and porcelain play a major role.The function and status of ceramics in China varied from dynasty to dynasty, so they may be utilitarian, burial, trade-collectors, or even ritual objects, according to their quality and the era in which they were made. The ceramics fall into three b

26、road typesearthenware, stoneware, and porcelainfor vessels, architectural items such as roof tiles, and modeled objects and figures. In addition, there was an important group of sculptures made for religious use, the majority of which were produced in earthenware.The earliest ceramics were fired to

27、earthenware temperatures, but as early as the fifteenth century B.C., high-temperature stonewares were being made with glazed surfaces. During the Six Dynasties period (AD 265-589), kilns in north China were producing high-fired ceramics of good quality. Whitewares produced in Hebei and Henan provin

28、ces from the seventh to the tenth centuries 【 evolved 】 into the highly prized porcelains of the Song dynasty (AD. 960-1279), long regarded as one of the high points in the history of Chinas ceramic industry. The tradition of religious sculpture extends over most historical periods but is less clear

29、ly delineated than that of stonewares or porcelains, for it embraces the old custom of earthenware burial ceramics with later religious images and architectural ornament. Ceramic products also include lead-glazed tomb models of the Han dynasty, three-color lead-glazed vessels and figures of the Tang

30、 dynasty, and Ming three-color temple ornaments, in which the motifs were outlined in a raised trail of slip- as well as the many burial ceramics produced in imitation of vessels made in materials of higher intrinsic value.Trade between the West and the settled and prosperous Chinesedynasties introd

31、uced new forms and different technologies. One of10Question 4 of 14Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the 【 highlighted sentence 】 in the passage? Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information.While stonewares and porc

32、elains are found throughout most historical periods, religious sculpture is limited to the ancient period.Religious sculpture was created in most periods, but its history is less clear than that of stonewares or porcelains because some old forms continued to be used even when new ones were developed

33、.While stonewares and porcelains changed throughout history, religious sculpture remained uniform in form and use.The historical development of religious sculpture is relatively unclear because religious sculptures sometimes resemble earthenware architectural ornaments.Chinese PotteryChina has one o

34、f the worlds oldest continuous civilizationsdespite invasions and occasional foreign rule. A country as vast as China with so long-lasting a civilization has a complex social and visual history, within which pottery and porcelain play a major role.The function and status of ceramics in China varied

35、from dynasty to dynasty, so they may be utilitarian, burial, trade-collectors, or even ritual objects, according to their quality and the era in which they were made. The ceramics fall into three broad typesearthenware, stoneware, and porcelainfor vessels, architectural items such as roof tiles, and

36、 modeled objects and figures. In addition, there was an important group of sculptures made for religious use, the majority of which were produced in earthenware.The earliest ceramics were fired to earthenware temperatures, but as early as the fifteenth century B.C., high-temperature stonewares were

37、being made with glazed surfaces. During the Six Dynasties period (AD 265-589), kilns in north China were producing high-fired ceramics of good quality. Whitewares produced in Hebei and Henan provinces from the seventh to the tenth centuries evolved into the highly prized porcelains of the Song dynas

38、ty (AD. 960-1279), long regarded as one of the high points in the history of Chinas ceramic industry. 【 The tradition of religious sculpture extends over most historical periods but is less clearly delineated than that of stonewares or porcelains, for it embraces the old custom of earthenware burial

39、 ceramics with later religious images and architectural ornament. 】 Ceramic products also include lead-glazed tomb models of the Han dynasty, three-color lead-glazed vessels and figures of the Tang dynasty, and Ming three-color temple ornaments, in which the motifs were outlined in a raised trail of

40、 slip- as well as the many burial ceramics produced in imitation of vessels made in materials of higher intrinsic value.Trade between the West and the settled and prosperous Chinese10Question 5 of 14Paragraph 3 supports all of the following concerning the history of the ceramic industry in China EXC

41、EPT:The earliest high-fired ceramics were of poorquality.Ceramics produced during the Tang and Ming dynasties sometimes incorporated multiple colors.Earthenware ceramics were produced in China before stonewares were.The Song dynasty period was notable for the production of high quality porcelain cer

42、amics.Paragraph 3 is marked with Chinese PotteryChina has one of the worlds oldest continuous civilizationsdespite invasions and occasional foreign rule. A country as vast as China with so long-lasting a civilization has a complex social and visual history, within which pottery and porcelain play a

43、major role.The function and status of ceramics in China varied from dynasty to dynasty, so they may be utilitarian, burial, trade-collectors, or even ritual objects, according to their quality and the era in which they were made. The ceramics fall into three broad typesearthenware, stoneware, and po

44、rcelainfor vessels, architectural items such as roof tiles, and modeled objects and figures. In addition, there was an important group of sculptures made for religious use, the majority of which were produced in earthenware. The earliest ceramics were fired to earthenware temperatures, but as early

45、as the fifteenth century B.C., high-temperature stonewares were being made with glazed surfaces. During the Six Dynasties period (AD 265-589), kilns in north China were producing high-fired ceramics of good quality. Whitewares produced in Hebei and Henan provinces from the seventh to the tenth centu

46、ries evolved into the highly prized porcelains of the Song dynasty (AD. 960-1279), long regarded as one of the high points in the history of Chinas ceramic industry. The tradition of religious sculpture extends over most historical periods but is less clearly delineated than that of stonewares or po

47、rcelains, for it embraces the old custom of earthenware burial ceramics with later religious images and architectural ornament. Ceramic products also include lead-glazed tomb models of the Han dynasty, three-color lead-glazed vessels and figures of the Tang dynasty, and Ming three-color temple ornam

48、ents, in which the motifs were outlined in a raised trail of slip- as well as the many burial ceramics produced in imitation of vessels made in materials of higher intrinsic value.Trade between the West and the settled and prosperous Chinese10Question 6 of 14The word 【instigated】in the passage is cl

49、osest in meaning toImproved investigated narrowedcausedChinese PotteryChina has one of the worlds oldest continuous civilizationsdespite invasions and occasional foreign rule. A country as vast as China with so long-lasting a civilization has a complex social and visual history, within which pottery

50、 and porcelain play a major role.The function and status of ceramics in China varied from dynasty to dynasty, so they may be utilitarian, burial, trade-collectors, or even ritual objects, according to their quality and the era in which they were made. The ceramics fall into three broad typesearthenw

51、are, stoneware, and porcelainfor vessels, architectural items such as roof tiles, and modeled objects and figures. In addition, there was an important group of sculptures made for religious use, the majority of which were produced in earthenware.The earliest ceramics were fired to earthenware temper

52、atures, but as early as the fifteenth century B.C., high-temperature stonewares were being made with glazed surfaces. During the Six Dynasties period (AD 265-589), kilns in north China were producing high-fired ceramics of good quality. Whitewares produced in Hebei and Henan provinces from the seven

53、th to the tenth centuries evolved into the highly prized porcelains of the Song dynasty (AD. 960-1279), long regarded as one of the high points in the history of Chinas ceramic industry. The tradition of religious sculpture extends over most historical periods but is less clearly delineated than tha

54、t of stonewares or porcelains, for it embraces the old custom of earthenware burial ceramics with later religious images and architectural ornament. Ceramic products also include lead-glazed tomb models of the Han dynasty, three-color lead-glazed vessels and figures of the Tang dynasty, and Ming thr

55、ee-color temple ornaments, in which the motifs were outlined in a raised trail of slip- as well as the many burial ceramics produced in imitation of vessels made in materials of higher intrinsic value.Trade between the West and the settled and prosperous Chinese10Question 7 of 13According to paragra

56、ph 4, one consequence of the trade of Chinese ceramics wasthe transfer of a distinctive blue pigment from China to the Middle Eastan immediate change from earthenware production to porcelain production in European countriesChinese production of wares made for the European marketa decreased number of

57、 porcelain vessels available on the European marketParagraph 4 is marked with Chinese PotteryChina has one of the worlds oldest continuous civilizationsdespite invasions and occasional foreign rule. A country as vast as China with so long-lasting a civilization has a complex social and visual histor

58、y, within which pottery and porcelain play a major role.The function and status of ceramics in China varied from dynasty to dynasty, so they may be utilitarian, burial, trade-collectors, or even ritual objects, according to their quality and the era in which they were made. The ceramics fall into three broad typesearthenware, stoneware, and porcelainfor vessels, architectural items such as roof tiles, and modeled objects and figures. In addition, there was an important group of sculptures made for