练习:
1.According to the first paragraph, which of the following statements about the theory of evolution is true?
A) Government entities support AIBS's effort to defend the theory of evolution.
B) School boards oppose AIBS's effort to defend the theory of evolution.
C) AIBS and school boards advocate the teaching of the theory of evolution.
D) The theory of evolution and that of creationism co-exist peacefully in schools.
2. Which one of the following is NOT the reason for an overall lack of teaching Darwin's theory?
A) Teaching of creationism diminishes teaching of evolution.
B) Teachers are not required to teach Darwin's theory.
C) Teachers often leave out the teaching of evolution.
D) Darwin's theory is denied as the central theory of biology.
3. AIBS is composed of
A) more than 80 societies and 250,000 members.
B) 250,000 biologists.
C) 80 member organizations.
D)more than 250,000 members and 80 member societies.
4.According to Weis in the 5th paragraph, the theory of evolution
A)is fundamental to the development of modern genetics, molecular biology and genomics.
B) is a political issue.
C) is based on genetics, molecular biology and genomics.
D) has increased our understanding of human health.
5.Why do people replace the term creationism with the term intelligent design nowadays?
A Because "intelligent design" represents the modified theory of evolution.
B Because they believe God created different species.
C Because the term creationism is unscientific.
D Because the term creationism is too direct.