山东省成人本科学位英语历年真题试卷汇编4
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Most people have had a dog or wanted one as their companion at some time in their lives. If you are thinking 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 throughout its life, unless you live in the countryside and can let it run freely. Dogs are demanding pets. Cats love the house and they are satisfactory with their place where it is safe, but a dog is loyal to its master and consequently wants him to show evidence 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?(B)
A. You can always get help from the specialists
B. Common sense 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
解析：根据文中第一段提到了买狗的时候先要决定买什么样的，狗的大小、特征也要考虑，而且专家的建议也非常重要，所以A、C、D项正确。关于“common sense”，根据文中第一段最后一句“in part the decision depends on common sense. ”可知，in part在句中意为“部分地／在某种程度上”，所以选择狗的时候，common sense并不是最重要的，而是部分因素。因此只有B不符合原文，故选B。
2.What is mentioned as a consideration in buying a dog?(C)
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
解析：根据文中第一段的内容，买狗的时候并没有提到要考虑狗的颜色、狗的价格，以及狗能否和家中的其他宠物很好地相处。但是提到了要考虑狗能否适应周围的环境。根据文中第一段第三句“whether the dog is likely to be happy in the surroundings you can provide. ”可知，故选C。
3.Why does the writer say a dog is a more demanding pet than a cat?(C)
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
解析：根据文中第二段中的“but a dog is loyal to its master and consequently wants him to show evidence of his affection”不难得出，(与上文所提的猫相比) 狗更需要爱护和照顾，故选C。
4.Why is it advised to buy a baby dog under three months old?(D)
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 easier for them to form a relationship with their masters
解析：根据文中第二段最后“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. ”可知，要买三个月以下的狗，是因为它容易和它的主人建立感情，故选D。
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