Question

听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.According to the passage,what were dogs trained for in the past?

A.For protection against other animals.

B.For protection against other dogs.

C.Just for fun.

2.Why were dogs used for hunting?

A.Because they did not eat other animals.

B.Because they were useful for protection.

C.Because they always obeyed their masters.

3.What is the most important reason for people in the city to keep dogs now?

A.For companionship.

B.For amusement.

C.For protection against robbery.

Answer

1.A

2.C

3.A

【解析】

When you take a walk a in any of the cities in the west,you often see a lot of people walking with dogs.It is still true that the dog is the most useful and faithful animal in the world.But the reason why people keep a dog have changed,In the old days,people used to train dogs to protect themselves against the attacks by other besasts.And later they came to realize that the dog was not only useful for protection but willing to obey their master.For example,when people used dogs for hunting,the dogs would not eat without permission what they caught.But now people in the city need not protect.themselves against attacks of animals.Why do they keep dogs then?Some people keep dogs to protect themselves from robbery,but the most important reason is for companionship.For a child,a dog is his best friend when he has no friends to play with;for a young couple,a dog is their child when they have no children;for old couples,a dog is also their child when their real children have grown up.So the main reason why people keep dogs has changed from protection to friendship.