Question

Your four-legged friends may soon have their own channel. DogTV, cable TV’s first channel for dogs, is mostly about keeping lonely dogs calm.

There are about 78 million canines(犬) in the United States. DogTV is aimed at the many of these that are left alone for long periods. Dogs are social animals and often grow anxious when left on their own. They may bark, chew shoes, and generally get into trouble. DogTV, which was launched last February, is designed to help ease their boredom and anxiety.

Creators of the cable service approached their task scientifically. The sounds, colors, and camera angles have all been adjusted for canine senses. For instance, colors are made more vivid so that dogs can see objects clearly. DogTV does not, as you might think, show Scooby-Doo and Clifford the Big Red Dog. Rather, there are three types of DogTV “shows.” The first aims to relax dogs. These segments show dogs resting to the sound of calming music. The second kind shows pleasant (for a dog) day-to-day settings, like riding in a car or walking down a street. The third type is meant to stimulate ---like a scene of two dogs playing in a field. “Dogs love watching other dogs being active on the screen,” says Beke Lubeach, a DogTV spokesperson. She says that birds, monkeys, and zebras also make dogs take notice.

Not everyone is buying it. “I think a lot of this is to make us feel better as opposed to making the pet happier,” says Dr. Ann. E. Hohenhaus of New York’s Animal Medical Center. She tells The New York Times, “Your pet needs adequate exercise and an interesting environment.” You cannot just turn on the TV and hope your dog is going to  get better.

On the other hand, the Humane Society animal shelter in Escondido, California, tried out DogTV at its shelter. Sally Costello, the director, says workers observed that dogs exposed to the channel were calmer and barked less.

DogTV has been seen only in Southern California so far. But it is scheduled to go national soon. Owners of the commercial-free channel hope to charge about $5 a month for their service.

1.The following programs are often broadcast on DogTV EXCEPT________.

A. Dogs resting to the sound of calming music.

B. Programs like Cliff ford the Big Red Dog.

C. A scene of two dogs playing in a field

D. Dogs riding in a car or walking down a street

2. What does Dr. Ann E. Hohenhaus agree according to the fourth paragraph?

A. Everyone who owns dogs will buy the service.

B. DogTV can make your dogs happier and happier.

C. Dogs need more than a good animal channel.

D. DogTV makes people happier than pet dogs.

3.Which of the following is RIGHT according to the passage?

A. DogTV will only be seen in Southern California.

B. There will be many ads on the animal Channel.

C. Dog owners will enjoy the programs very much.

D. Dogs exposed to the channel will become calmer.

4.Which of the following can serve as the best title for this passage?

A. How to Make Your Dog Happier.

B. A New TV for Dogs

C. How to Keep Dogs Calm.

D. A New Channel to Calm Dogs Down

Answer

【解析】

1.B

2.C

3.D

4.

试题分析：本文讲述的是宠物需要足够的运动和一个有趣的环境，你的动物朋友不久可能有它们自己的频道，被暴露在频道下的狗将变得更冷静。

5.B细节理解题。根据第三段第四句DogTV does not, as you might think, show Scooby-Doo and Clifford the Big Red Dog.正如你可能认为的，DogTV没有展示Scooby-Doo 和 Clifford the Big Red Dog。可知选B。

6.C推理判断题。根据第四段第二句Your pet needs adequate exercise and an interesting environment.。你的宠物需要足够的运动和一个有趣的环境。可只狗需要一个非常好的动物频道。故选C。

7.D推理判断题。根据第一段Your four-legged friends may soon have their own channel. 你的动物朋友不久可能有它们自己的频道。DogTV, cable TV’s first channel for dogs, is mostly about keeping lonely dogs calm. DogTV、有线电视的狗第一频道,主要是关于保持孤独的狗平静。因此可知道被暴露在频道下的狗将变得更冷静。故选D。

8.、有线电视的狗第一频道,主要是关于保持孤独的狗平静。故最佳答案应该是D。

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