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Cats are very smart.They are one of the smartest of all animals.The brain of a cat is large and highly developed.This may be why cats have good memories.Cats remember kindness.So it is a good idea to treat a cat well.Cats can “speak” too.They meow for attention.Often they stand by a door, meowing.Then they look over their shoulders, waiting to see if you are coming.Cats also make other noises.They purr when they are happy and hiss when they are angry.
Cats have a lot of pride.They usually will not do silly tricks.They seem to know what is beneath them.And they think they are too good to do the tricks.Almost all cats want to have their own way.They are mostly true to only one person – if to anyone.They don’t switch(改变)loyalty easily.This is different from dogs.Dogs will switch their loyalty.Cats want to be free in the wild.They like to be their own masters.When a cat is left alone, it can go back to caring for itself.It can live in the wild again.
With kindness, a cat can be trained.Cats can learn to do many things.Some cats can learn to open doors.Some can ring doorbells.Some can even turn on water.Then they take a drink.Cats are very smart, though.Here is what they do before drinking.They put a paw in the water.They test whether the water is hot or cold.
1.Do cats have good memories?
2.Do they purr when they are angry?
3.Why do cats like to be free in the wild?
4.How are cats different from dogs?
5.What does the passage mainly tell us about cats?
解析:
1.Yes.(Yes, they do.) 2.No.(No, they don’t.) 3.Because they want (like) to be their own masters. 4.Dogs will switch their loyalty./Cats don’t switch their loyalty easily./Cats are more loyal than dogs. 5.The personalities of the cats./Some interesting qualities of the cats. Cats are clever, proud, and loyal to their masters and can be trained (can learn to do many things). |
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People in the United States have a national vacation on Monday in most months. So people may have a vacation on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. During the vacation, people can rest, go to interesting places or do some other things with their families. There are three great days in the United States. They are New Year’s Day, Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day. During the days, most businesses close. People can stay at home and have fun with their families.
People in the United States usually have more than 2 weeks of paid vacation(带薪休假) anytime in a year. This usually depends on how long people have been working or what their jobs are. Usually the more time they spend working, the more time they may get for vacation.
Vacation | When | What to do |
A national vacation | Saturday, Sunday and (66) ____________ | People can (67) ____________, go sightseeing or do some other things. |
Three great days | New Year’s Day, Christmas Day and (68) ____________ | People can stay at home and (69)____________ with their families. |
Paid vacation | More than (70) ____________ days anytimein a year | People can have a long journey. |