Question

    Dogs are a very popular pet in the United States. Most dogs just live with their families, but some dogs have very special jobs to do.

A very special group of dogs are known as “Therapy (治疗) Dogs”. These dogs are family pets with special training. The training allows them to go into public buildings and comfort people in need. The dogs are trained to be calm and quiet. Loud noises and unfamiliar places don’t frighten them. Therapy dogs can improve people’s health as well. Studies show that when people spend time with animals, their blood pressure goes down. They are calmer, and their mood improves.

Some therapy dogs work in schools and libraries. In one town in California, therapy dogs have become children’s reading friends. The dogs belong to a therapy dog group. Eight of these special dogs have been trained to be listening friends for young readers. The library is trying to encourage kids to enjoy reading. The children are invited to meet at the library. They are paired up with a therapy dog and can read to it.

The dogs make a great audience. They don’t judge a child who cannot read well; they just listen quietly. The children can read at their own speed and they find it less nervous than reading in front of their class. The children look forward to reading to the dogs, and the dogs love the attention. The library and the teachers are very happy with the program.

1.Which of the following about therapy dogs is TRUE according to the text?

A.They love to be comforted by people. B.They are trained to frighten strangers.

C.They are quiet and make little noise. D.Their mood improves when they help people.

2.We know that the library mentioned in the text ________.

A.wants to help kids to enjoy reading B.invites kids to meet outdoors

C.trains eight dogs to help kids D.divides kids into groups

3.The dogs in the library can make a great audience because they ________.

A.love spending time with children B.don’t comment on children’s reading

C.don’t mind whether children are reading D.understand children’s feelings

4.Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A.Dogs are popular among American families B.Dogs help children become better readers

C.Dogs work in libraries in California D.Dogs are children’s best friends

Answer

1.C

2.A

3.B

4.B

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了一群经过特殊训练的“治疗犬”，训练使它们能够进入公共建筑，安慰有需要的人。文章着重说明了一些治疗犬在学校和图书馆工作，可以帮助孩子成为更好的阅读者。

1.

细节理解题。根据第二段中The dogs are trained to be calm and quiet. Loud noises and unfamiliar places don’t frighten them.可知狗被训练得平静而安静。巨大的噪音和不熟悉的地方不会吓到它们。由此可知，C选项“治疗犬很安静，很少发出噪音”正确。故选C。

2.

细节理解题。根据第三段中The library is trying to encourage kids to enjoy reading.可知图书馆正试图鼓励孩子们喜欢阅读。由此可知，文章中提到的图书馆想要帮助孩子们享受阅读。故选A。

3.

细节理解题。根据最后一段中The dogs make a great audience. They don’t judge a child who cannot read well; they just listen quietly.可知狗狗们很受欢迎。它们不会评判一个不能很好阅读的孩子；它们只是静静地听着。由此可知，图书馆里的狗可以成为很好的读者，因为它们不会评论孩子们的阅读。故选B。

4.

主旨大意题。根据第二段第一句A very special group of dogs are known as “Therapy (治疗) Dogs”.可知有一群非常特殊的狗被称为“治疗犬”。结合文章主要说明了一群经过特殊训练的“治疗犬”，训练使它们能够进入公共建筑，安慰有需要的人。文章着重说明了一些治疗犬在学校和图书馆工作，可以帮助孩子成为更好的阅读者。由此可知，B选项“狗帮助孩子们成为更好的读者”最符合文章标题，故选B。