成人学位英语复习试题：阅读理解练习题（内附答案解析）

Most people have had a dog or wanted one as their companion at some time in their lives. If you are thing of buying a dog, however, you should first decide what sort of companion you need and whether the dog is likely to be happy in the surroundings you can provide. Specialists’ advice is useful to help you choose the most suitable kind of dog. But in part the decision depends on common sense. Different dogs were originally developed to perform specific tasks. So, if you want a dog to protect you or your house, for example, you should choose the one that has the right size and characteristics. You must also be ready to devote a great deal of time to training the dog when it is young and give it the exercise it needs through out its life, unless you live in the countryside and can let it run freely. Dogs are demanding pets. Cats love the house and so are satisfactory with their place where it is secure, but a dog is loyal to its master and consequently wants him to show proof of his affection. The best time to buy a baby dog is when it is between 6 and 8 weeks old so that it can transfer its love from its mother to its master. If baby dogs have not established a relationship with the human being until they are over three months old, their strong relationship will always be with dogs. They are likely to be shy when they are brought out into the world to become good pets.

1. Which of the following is Not true according to the passage?

A. You can always get help from the specialists.

B. It is common sense that is the most important when choosing a dog.

C. You should decide what kind of dog you want.

D. Size and characteristics of the dogs should be considered too.

答案：B 考试点：这也是一道分辨了解题，可以用排列组合问题。

分析：从文章内容第二、三、五句话，大家得知，A、C、D都合乎全文的观点。B说的是“在选择狗的情况下，常识问题的食物关键”。而全文第四句话却这样说“可是，一部分决策在于基本常识”，并不是是要的。因此B不符全文，是合理的回答。

2. What is mentioned as a consideration in buying a dog?

A. The color of the dog.

B. The price of the dog.

C. Whether the dog will fit the environment.

D. Whether the dog will get along with the other pets in the house.

答案：C 考试点：这也是一道关键点题，可以用排列组合问题。

分析：文章内容提议在选择狗时，应当考虑到狗的尺寸，性情，是不是能融入主人家带来的自然环境，而并没有提及A：狗的色调，B：狗的性格，D：是不是还可以与家中别的小宠物和睦共处。因此D恰当。

3. Why does the writer say a dog is a more demanding pet than a car?

A. It must be trained so that it won’t bite.

B. It demands more food and space.

C. It needs more love and care.

D. It must be looked after carefully.

答案： C 考试点：这也是一大道理答题。

分析：从他们：a dog is loyal to master and consequently wants him to show proof of his affection. 大家得知，狗比猫更要用爱惜和照料。因此，C是标准答案。

4. Why is it advised to buy a baby dog under three months old?

A. It’s easier to buy a baby dog under three months old.

B. They are less likely to be shy with human beings.

C. They are less likely to run away.

D. It’s esier for them to form a relationship with their masters.

答案：D 考试点：这也是一大道理答题。

分析：题中问的是为何推荐在狗低于三个月时选购?全文说“狗在6周全8周大的情况下，能够将它的爱情从它妈妈转到主人家的身上。假如狗在三个多月大时还不可以和人造成情感，那麼，她们的情感将一直是和狗一起了。她们很可能过度羞涩而无法变成好的小宠物。”因此：D那样更易于使狗与它的主人家创建情感，是回答。

5. The word "affection" means _____ .

A. love

B. effect

C. tie

D. relationship

答案：A 考试点：这也是一道语汇题。

分析：affection在这儿是喜爱的意思。因此A是合理的回答。