5. The phrase "attests to" in line 21 is closest in meaning to

　　(A) makes up for

　　(B) combines with

　　(C) interferes with

　　(D) gives evidence of

　　6. The word "others" in line 24 refers to

　　(A) newspapers

　　(B) ways

　　(C) temperature maps

　　(D) weather maps

　　7. The word "drab" in line 24 is closest in meaning to

　　(A) precise

　　(B) poor

　　(C) simple

　　(D) dull

　　8. In contrast to the weather maps of USA Today, weather maps in The New York Times tended to be

　　(A) printed in foil color

　　(B) included for symbolic reasons

　　(C) easily understood by the readers

　　(D) filled with detailed information

　　9. The word "prominent" in line 27 is closest in meaning to

　　(A) complex

　　(B) noticeable

　　(C) appealing

　　(D) perfect

　　10. The author uses the term "Ironically" in line 28 to indicate that a weather map's appearance

　　(A) is not important to newspaper publishers

　　(B) does not always indicate how much information it provides

　　(C) reflects how informative a newspaper can be

　　(D) often can improve newspaper sales

　　參考答案：BABCD ADDBB