Passage 1 题源：New Scientist 字数：244 用时：9min For most of our existence, Homo sapiens shared the planet with other types of human. Among them, the Neanderthals, our closest extinct relatives, died out about 40,000 years ago. In his book The Naked Neanderthal, Ludovic Slimak, a paleo - anthropologist at the University of Toulouse in France, has made a profound study of the past 30 years of Neanderthal research. Once, Neanderthals were considered to be primitive, with a focus on survival, sex, and death. However, new evidence has changed this perception. Neanderthals were far more advanced than we once thought. They used complex techniques, like making adhesives from birch bark, burying their dead, and creating cave art. These behaviors show that they had a high level of intellectual capabilities. Slimak is skeptical of the previous view that Neanderthals were fundamentally different from ourselves. He argues that the evidence of Neanderthal - created art and symbolic objects, such as necklaces of shell beads, indicates a unique way of thinking. In Slimak's view, while we know that Neanderthals buried their dead, questions remain. For example, did Neanderthals eat their dead during famine, or was it a ritualized handling of dead bodies Most fascinating is the discovery in a cave where there was no sunlight. Here, fossil bones from deer carried in by Neanderthal hunters were found. The extinction of Neanderthals might be related to climate change. Slimak suggests that as the climate changed, Neanderthals failed to adapt, leading to their disappearance from the planet. What was the traditional perception of Neanderthals A. They were highly intelligent with advanced techniques. B. They were mainly concerned with survival, sex, and death. C. They had a complex social structure. D. They were similar to Homo sapiens in many ways. What new evidence has changed our understanding of Neanderthals A. The discovery of their simple tools. B. The finding of their fossil bones in caves. C. Their use of complex techniques and creation of art. D. The research on their diet and hunting habits. What can we infer from the passage about the extinction of Neanderthals A. It was mainly due to competition with Homo sapiens. B. They were unable to adapt to climate change. C. They died out because of a sudden natural disaster. D. The exact cause of their extinction is still unknown. What is the main idea of the passage A. To introduce a new book about Neanderthals. B. To compare Neanderthals with Homo sapiens. C. To discuss the latest research on Neanderthals and the change of our perception of them. D. To explore the reasons for the extinction of Neanderthals. 1 答案：B 解析：细节理解题（直接信息题）。根据文章第三段 “Once, Neanderthals were considered to be primitive, with a focus on survival, sex, and death.” 可知，传统观点认为尼安德特人主要关注生存、性和死亡，B 选项正确。 2 答案：C 解析：细节理解题（直接信息题）。从文章第四段 “Neanderthals were far more advanced ... ...
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