SAT最新阅读模拟练习题

Critical Reading > Sentence Completions
　　Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
　　That edelweiss appears to be ------- is an illusion: the flower actually is incredibly -------, able to survive in extreme temperatures.
　　(A) hardy . . malleable
　　(B) fragile . . resilient
　　(C) durable . . resistant
　　(D) stunning . . slight
　　(E) unique . . tenacious

　　正确答案：B
　　真题解析：
　　Edelweiss might give the illusion of being "fragile," or easily damaged, but it is clear that the flower actually is very "resilient," or able to withstand difficult conditions. In fact, the flower can "survive in extreme temperatures."