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Be careful what you say around your dog. It might understand more than you think.
A border collie博德牧羊犬 named Rico recognizes the names of about 200 objects, say researchers in Germany. The dog also appears to be able to learn new words as easily as a 3-year-old child. Its word-learning skills are as good as those of a parrot or chimpanzee(黑猩猩).
In one experiment, the researchers took all 200 items that Rico is supposed to know and divided them into 20 groups of 10 objects. Then the owner told the dog to go and fetch one of the items and bring it back. In four tests, Rico got 37 out of 40 commands right. As the dog couldn"t see anyone to get clues, the scientists believe Rico must understand the meanings of certain words.
In another experiment, the scientists took one toy that Rico had never seen before and put it in a room with seven toys whose names the dog already knew. The owner then told Rico to fetch the object, using a word the dog had never heard before.
The correct object was chosen in seven out of l0 tests, suggesting that the dog had worked out the answer by the process of elimination(排除法). A month later, Rico remembered half of the new names, which is even more impressive.
Rico is thought to be smarter than the average dog. For one thing, Rico is a border collie, a breed (品种)known for its mental abilities. In addition, the 9-year-old dog has been trained to fetch toys by their names since the age of nine months.
It"s hard to know if all dogs understand at least some of the words we say. Even if they do, they can"t talk back. Still, it wouldn"t hurt to sweet-talk your dog every now and then. You might just get a big, wet kiss in return!
小题1:From paragraph 2 we know that ____________..
A.animals are as clever as human beings |
B.dogs are smarter than parrots and chimpanzees |
C.chimpanzees have very good word-learning skills |
D.dogs have similar "learning abilities as 3-year-old children |
A.Rico is smart enough to get all commands right |
B.Rico can recognize different things including toys |
C.Rico has developed the ability of learning mathematics |
D.Rico won"t forget the names of objects once recognizing them |
A.The purpose of the experiments is to show the border collie"s mental abilities. |
B.Rico has a better memory partly because of its proper early training. |
C.The border collie is world-famous for recognizing objects. |
D.Rico is born to understand its owner"s commands. |
A.To train your dog. |
B.To talk with your dog. |
C.To be friendly to your dog. |
D.To be careful with your dog. |
答案
小题1:C
小题2:B
小题3:B
小题4:C
解析
试题分析:本文通过两个实验告诉我们狗也许有自己的智慧,能够理解人的思维,也可能有很强的记忆能力。所以对狗要好一些。
小题1:C 推理题。根据第一段The dog also appears to be able to learn new words as easily as a 3-year-old child. Its word-learning skills are as good as those of a parrot or chimpanzee(黑猩猩).说明是把狗的这种技能与黑猩猩进行比较,说明在这方面黑猩猩比较擅长,故C正确。
小题2:B 推理题。根据文章3,4段可知在这两个实验里,Rico都成功地执行了命令,找出了主人要找的东西,说明他能认出来,有理解力。故B正确。
小题3:B 细节题。根据文章倒数第二段最后一句In addition, the 9-year-old dog has been trained to fetch toys by their names since the age of nine months.说明也许是因为小时候接受的训练让它更为聪明,故B正确。
小题4:C 主旨大意题。根据文章第一段Be careful what you say around your dog. It might understand more than you think.说明狗有可能能理解我们所说的话,所以要对狗友好。故C正确。
点评:本文通过两个实验告诉我们狗也许有自己的智慧。本文主旨鲜明,很容易在文中找到答案。做题时要注意文章的首段和每一段的首句或尾句,因为它们往往就是文章的主题句。阅读中要注意要点之间的关系。然后带着问题,再读全文,找出答题所需要的依据,完成阅读任务。
核心考点
试题【Do dogs understand us? Be careful what you say around your dog. It might underst】;主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
举一反三
Are you 1 for a place in the southwest of China? If your answer is “yes”, why not pay a trip to Shangri-la, which is 2 mysteries and beauty.
The world “Shangri-la” first appeared in the 1993 novel Lost Horizon 3 the British writer James Hilton. He described a beautiful kingdom where three rivers 4 together and snow-capped mountains reached to the sky, with fields of long grass covering the earth. In this perfect world lived people who had discovered how to stay 5 forever.
Three mountains are covered with snow and tower 6 the land. These snowy mountain tops form 7 beautiful picture that we can’t wait to fly there.
Lakes, 8 by vast grasslands, look like diamonds. Sheep, cows, horses and animals feed 9 on the green grass and the forests around are 10 to lots of birds and animals. In this heavenly world, people live in perfect harmony with nature.
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Snow contains much less water than rain, but much of the water the world uses comes from snow. Melting snow provides water for rivers, electric power stations and agricultural crops. In the western United States, mountain snow provides up to seventy-five percent of all surface water supplies.
Snowfall helps to protect plants and some wild animals from winter weather. Fresh snow is made largely of air trapped among the snow crystals (晶体). Because the air has trouble moving, the movement of heat is limited. Snow also influences the movement of sound waves. The surface of the snow takes in, or absorbs, sound waves. As snow grows older or if there have been strong winds, it can become hard and flat. Then, the snow,s surface will help to send back sound waves.
Snow may be beautiful, but it can be deadly. It is responsible for the deaths of hundreds of people. Many people die in traffic accidents on roads covered with snow and ice or from being seriously stuck in the winter storm. Others die from heart attacks caused by too much physical activity out in the cold.
People may not be able to avoid living in areas where it snows often. However, they can avoid becoming victims of snowstorms. People should stop driving and stay at home until the storm has passed. People living in these areas should carry emergency supplies in their vehicle. These include food,emergency medical supplies,and extra clothing to stay warm and dry.
小题1:Mountain snowfall _____.
A.is heavier than that in the South and the North Poles |
B.has never occurred near the Equator of the earth |
C.brings less of the water the world uses than rain does |
D.provides up to seventy—five percent of water supplies worldwide |
A.supplying much more air | B.limiting heat movement |
C.absorbing strong winds | D.sending back sound waves |
A.cause road accidents |
B.make people stuck in winter storms |
C.lead to heart attacks |
D.make people victims of snowstorms |
A.How to drive during snowstorms |
B.Where we can get emergency supplies |
C.How to prevent heart attacks out in cold |
D.Why we should stay warm and dry in winter |
Recite and repeat in conversation.
When you hear a person’s name, repeat it. Immediately say it to yourself several times without moving your lips. You could also repeat the name in a way that does not sound forced or artificial.
Ask the other person to recite and repeat.
You can let other people help you remember their names. After you’ve been introduced to someone, ask that person to spell the name mad pronounce it correctly for you. Most people will be pleased by the effort you’re making to learn their names.
Admit you don’t know.
Admitting that you can’t remember someone’s name can actually make people relaxed. Most of them will feel sympathy if you say. “I’m working to remember names better. Yours is right on the tip of my tongue. What is it again?”
Use connections.
Link each person yon meet with one thing you find interesting or unusual. For example, you could make a mental note: "Vicki Cheng -- tall, black hair." To reinforce your associations, write them on a small card as soon as possible.
Limit the number of new names you learn at one time.
When meeting a group of people, concentrate on remembering just two or three names. Free yourself from remembering every one. Few of the people in mass introductions expect you to remember their names. Another way is to limit yourself to learning just first names. Last names can come later.
Go early.
Consider going early to conferences, parties and classes. Sometimes just a few people show up on time. There’re fewer names for you to remember. And as more people arrive, you can hear them being introduced to others --- an automatic review for you.
小题1:How will most people feel when you try hard to remember their names?
A.They will be moved. |
B.They will be upset. |
C.They will be delighted. |
D.They will be discouraged. |
A.tell him the truth |
B.tell him a white lie |
C.ask him for pity |
D.ask others to help you |
A.all their names |
B.a couple of names first |
C.just their last names |
D.as many names as possible |
A.Tips on an important social skill. |
B.Importance of attending parties. |
C.How to make use of social skills. |
D.How to recite and repeat names. |
FOCUS
Focus is making a repeat appearance on my list this year because I’m too much of a multitasker. The problem is that I have trouble finishing one thing with so many things calling me. When I was working as a writer, all my projects were handled via a schedule, I’m putting a fitness and housekeeping routine into my schedule.
HEALTH
I get so busy taking care of everyone else, and I forget to take care of myself and this has to change. My health suffers and my weight suffers. I have to get my health in check , not only for me but because I promised my 9-year-old son. I’ll make good food and lifestyle choices. I miss being thin, and it’s time to get it back.
CELEBRATE
What good is having it if I’m not taking time to enjoy it? I have a wonderful job, a happy family, and so much to be thankful for. So how come I spend all my time working? Last summer my family took our first vacation in four years, the best thing I’ve done for myself and my family in a long time. This year, I’m making sure to take time to enjoy life and celebrate its many blessings.
Do you have any words for 2013?
小题1:The underlined word “multitasker” probably refers to a person who .
A.makes a living by writing |
B.always fails to finish a task on time |
C.has several things to do at the same time |
D.pays more attention to fitness and housekeeping |
A.He wants to take better care of others. |
B.He’s gaining weight and feeling bad. |
C.He did not take any exercise in the past. |
D.He got the idea from his son. |
A.The word “CELEBRATE” can remind the writer to enjoy life. |
B.The writer has a vacation with his family every four years. |
C.The word “FOCUS” can help the writer focus on his family. |
D.The writer used to be overweight for lack of exercise. |
A.Three Words for 2013 | B.Health Should Go First |
C.Keep Organized | D.Goals for 2013 |
Swimming is one of those activities that can be learned early in life. Little children can learn to swim as soon as they walk. In fact, you need the same skills in walking as in swimming. However, I believe that five is the best age to learn. By five or six, a child knows fear of water, a very important thing to know. It’s wise to be afraid, to recognize true danger. Young ones understand that the water can sometimes be very dangerous.
To really benefit from swimming, every swimmer should learn ____________:butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and crawl. I feel that one of these—the breaststroke—is different from the others, since some young swimmers use this stroke naturally, without any training.
In swimming, there are certain rules every swimmer should follow:
(1) Never swim alone! No matter how good you are in the water, don’t risk drowning by swimming alone. If you swim by yourself, with no life guards or friends with you, you may get into trouble.
(2) Don’t go beyond your abilities. Most swimmers know enough not to swim too far from the bank or the beach. Showing off by doing dangerous tricks is no good. Swim safely and you will continue to swim and alive.
(3) Don’t smoke. Swimming depends on a healthy body; good lungs are part of it.
(4) Work at any activity that builds muscles.
小题1:What is the main idea of the passage? (no more than 10 words)
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小题2:Please complete the following statement with proper words. (no more than 5 words)
__________________________and the recognition of its danger are sensible.
小题3:Fill in the blank in Paragraph 2 with proper words. (no more than 7 words)
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小题4:Why should not you swim alone according to the passage? ( no more than 10 words)
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小题5:What does the underlined word “it” refer to? (no more than 3 words)
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