2014高考英语阅读理解限时训练题及答案 (21).docVIP

2014高考英语阅读理解限时训练题及答案（21） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项。 【深圳市2014高考英语综合能力测试题（4）】A When you look at yourself in the mirror, do you ever wonder why you look the way you do? Do you also wonder what biological processes were at work to shape your face, which is as individual and unique as a fingerprint? The answer is in a little piece of your DNA called a gene enhancer(增强片段),according to scientists at Berkeley Lab. These little pieces6 of DNA help switch on or boost the expression of specific genes, that control the development of the face and head before birth. Whats interesting about these little influential bits of DNA is that a gene enhancer doesnt have to be found anywhere close to the genes and, in some cases, doesnt even have to be located on the same chromosome. Of course, there are a number of hereditary(遗传) factors which help determine appearance, for example, a child resembles a parent. The researchers, who outlined their findings in the journal Science, said the gene enhancer adjusts the genes to give your face its final unique look. Even with identical twins, there are subtle differences in appearance. Identical twins Linda and Terry Jamison look similar but are not exactly the same in appearance. Our results suggest that there are thousands of enhancers in the human genome that are involved in facial development, said Axel Visel, a geneticist with Berkeley Labs Genomics Division, who led the research. We dont know yet what all of these enhancers do, but we do know that they are out there and they are important for facial development. Scientists have previously been able to identify some of the genetic faults that can cause birth defects, such as a cleft lip(兔唇), but havent been able to fully understand what genetic factors are responsible for subtle differences in appearance. 26. The author put forward two questions at the beginning of the passage to ________. A. expect readers to answer them B. carry out a survey among readers C. start a di