Question

【題目】

For thousands of years, dogs have held a special place in people’s hearts. They are known as “ man’s best friend” . This is because they can be so brave, lovely, and loyal（忠誠(chéng)）. Dogs are used to living in groups and following the leader. Now humans are their leaders. Dogs depend on people for food— mostly meat— and perform services in return.

Long long ago, dogs worked for people. They ran after wild animals, caught them on land and water, and protected houses. They are used to send messages, look after sheep, and even save people in snow. They help police find out what they want. Fast-runningdogs are used in races.

Dogs have many abilities that make them useful. Sharp teeth are only one of these. Most dogs can smell something human can’t smell and hear higher notes than any person. And although dogs don’t see many colors, they are very good at noticing movements.

Dogs come in many shapes, sizes, and characters. A big Irish dog stands about 32 inches tall. However,some dogs stand about only 5 inches tall. Dogs that can guard homes are intelligent. Police dogs are usually quite brave. But many different kinds of dogs now make playful family pets.

Dogs have been kept to work for human for a long history. When Pompeii— the ancient Italian city that was buried about 1900 years ago— was dug out, a dog was found lying across a child. It was trying to protect the child.

【1】Why are dogs known as “ man’s best friend” ?

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【2】What do dogs depend on people for?

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【3】Do dogs have many abilities to help people?

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【4】How tall is a big Irish dog when it stands?

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【5】When was Pompeii buried?

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Answer 1

【答案】

【1】Because they can be so brave, lovely, and loyal.

【2】For food-mostly meat.

【3】Yes, they do.

【4】About 32 inches tall.

【5】About 1900 years ago.

【解析】

本文是一篇說(shuō)明文。文章對(duì)狗進(jìn)行了簡(jiǎn)要介紹。

【1】題干意為：為什么狗被稱(chēng)為“人類(lèi)最好的朋友”？根據(jù)文章第一段第三句“This is because they can be so brave, lovely, and loyal.”可知它們勇敢、可愛(ài)和忠誠(chéng)。故填Because they can be so brave, lovely, and loyal.

【2】題干意為：狗依賴(lài)人們是為了什么？根據(jù)文章第一段最后一句“Dogs depend on people for food-mostly meat-and perform services in return.”可知狗依賴(lài)人們是為了得到食物尤其是肉。故填For food-mostly meat.

【3】題干意為：狗有許多能力可以幫助人們嗎？根據(jù)文章第三段第一句“Dogs have many abilities that make them useful.”可知狗有許多能力，這些能力讓它們很有用。故填Yes, they do.

【4】題干意為：一只大的愛(ài)爾蘭狗站立時(shí)有多高？根據(jù)文章第四段第二句“A big Irish dog stands about 32 inches tall.”可知一只大的愛(ài)爾蘭狗站立時(shí)高32英寸。故填About 32 inches tall.

【5】題干意為：龐貝何時(shí)被埋的？根據(jù)文章第五段第二句“When Pompeii-the ancient Italian city that was buried about 1900 years ago…”可知大約1900年前，意大利古城龐貝被掩埋。故填About 1900 years ago.