2001年01月英語四級試題(閱讀)1

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Part ⅡReading Comprehension (35 minutes)
    Section A
    Directions: There are 4 passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A) , B) , C) and D) . You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.
    Passage One
    Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.
    Dogs are social animals and without proper training, they will behave like wild animals. They will spboil your house, destroy your belongings, bark excessively,fight other dogs and even bite you. Nearly all behavior problems are perfectly normal dog activities that occur at the wrong time or place or are directed at the wrong thing. The key to preventing or treating behavior problems us learning to teach the dog to redirect its normal behavior to outlets that are acceptable in the domestic setting.
    One of the best things you can do for your dog and yourself is to obedience train (馴服) it. Obedience training doesn’t solve all behavior problems, but it is the foundation for solving just about any problem.Training opens up a line of communication between you and your dog. Effective communication is necessary to instruct your dog about what you want it to do.
    Training is also an easy way to establish the social rank order. When your dog obeys a simple request of "come here, sit," it is showing obedience and respect for you. It is not necessary to establish yourself as top dog or leader of the dog pack (群) by using extreme measures. You can teach your dog its subordinate (從屬的) role by teaching it to show submission to you. Most dogs love performing tricks for you to pleasantly accept that you are in charge.
    Training should be fun and rewarding for you and your dog.It can enrich your relationship and make living together more enjoyable. A well |trained dog is more confident and can more safely be allowed a greater amount of freedom than an untrained animal.
    21. Behavior problems of dogs are believed to _______.
    A) be just part of their nature B) worsen in modern society
    C) occure when they go wild D) present a threat to the community
    22. The primary purpose of obedience training is to _______.
    A) teach the dog to perform clever tricks
    B) make the dog aware fo its owner’s authority
    C) provide the dog with outlets for its wild behavior
    D) enable the dog to regain its normal behavior
    23. Effective communication between a dog and its owner is _______.
    A) essential to solving the dog’s behavior problems
    B) the foundation for dogs to perform tasks
    C) a good way to teach the dog new tricks
    D) an extreme measure in obedience training
    24. Why do pet dogs love performing tricks for their masters?
    A) To avoid being punished. B) To show their affection for their masters.
    C) To win leadership of the dog pack. D) To show their willingness to obey.