13.It may come as a shock to owners,but dogs hate being hugged,a study has shown.
Animal psychologists say dogs feel stressed and unhappy when they are hugged by their owners,because it stops them being able to run away.
In a study which analysed 25 pictures of dogs as they were being hugged,eight out of 10animals looked clearly uncomfortable.
Experts at The Kennel Club,and Battersea Dogs & Cats Home,also agreed that owners should not treat their dogs like children,because most pets did not like to be hugged.
The new study was carried out by Dr Stanley Coren,a professor of psychology at the University of British Columbia.He analysed images of dogs being hugged by adults and children he found on the Internet,looking for signs of stress.
At an extreme end,when a dog is especially anxious it shows its teeth or may bite,but Dr Coren said there are other signs that it may be uncomfortable but they are small and not obvious.
Signs of stress include the dog folding its ears down,half-moon eyes or turning its head away to avoid eye contact.If the dog has its eyes closed,it could also be a sign of anxiety.Open its mouth or raising one paw is another warning sign.
"The clear suggestion to come out of this research is to save your hugs for your two-footed family members and lovers.
"It is clearly better from the dog's point of view if you express your fondness for your pet with a pat,a kind word,and maybe a treat.
"Some people think that giving their dog a hug is a nice thing to do,but the reality is that a family pet will often tolerate a hug but doesn't like it.
"On the whole dogs are sociable animals and love communicating with people,but any action that restricts a dog's movement could make them uncomfortable and it is important for an owner to recognize the signs of stress or anxiety."
9.According to the study,what might a dog not feel when it is being hugged?C
A.Stressed.
B.Uncomfortable.
C.Shocked.
D.Unhappy.
10.Which of the following is not the sign of stress for dogs?D
A.Showing its teeth
B.Folding its ears down.
C.Raising one paw.
D.Keeping eye contact.
11.According to the passage,what are dog owners suggested to do?A
A.Hug their family members more.
B.Stop touching their dogs.
C.Stop treating their dogs as friends.
D.Leave their dogs alone.
12.What's the main idea of this passage?B
A.A study shows that dogs hate being treated like children.
B.A study tells owners that dogs dislike being hugged.
C.A study teaches owners how to treat a stressed dog.
D.A study teaches owners how to recognize an uncomfortable dog.
分析 本文是為了說明狗其實不喜歡被擁抱,但是許多人并不知道這一點(diǎn).
解答 CDAB
9.C 考查細(xì)節(jié)理解.根據(jù)"It may come as a shock to owners,but dogs hate being hugged,a study has shown"可知,當(dāng)狗被擁抱時,它可能不會有震驚的感覺.故選C.
10.D 考查細(xì)節(jié)理解.根據(jù)"Signs of stress include the dog folding its ears down,half-moon eyes or turning its head away to avoid eye contact.If the dog has its eyes closed,it could also be a sign of anxiety.Open its mouth or raising one paw is another warning sign"可知,當(dāng)狗和人保持眼神交流時,不是代表狗有壓力.故選D.
11.A 考查細(xì)節(jié)理解.根據(jù)"The clear suggestion to come out of this research is to save your hugs for your two-footed family members and lovers"可知,相比于擁抱寵物狗,還是把擁抱留給家人比較合適.故選A.
12.B 考查文章主旨.根據(jù)文章內(nèi)容"In a study which analysed 25 pictures of dogs as they were being hugged,eight out of 10animals looked clearly uncomfortable"可知,本文是為了說明狗其實不喜歡被擁抱.故選B.
點(diǎn)評 閱讀理解考察學(xué)生的細(xì)節(jié)理解和推理判斷能力,做細(xì)節(jié)理解題時一定要找到文章中的原句,和題干進(jìn)行比較,再做出正確的選擇.在做推理判斷題不要以個人的主觀想象代替文章的事實,要根據(jù)文章事實進(jìn)行合乎邏輯的推理判斷.