Question

2019 is the Year of the Pig. Do you know what pigs are really like? People sometimes say, "You are as stupid (愚蠢) as a pig." But pigs are not stupid at all. 1. They can remember things well and tell different shapes apart. Many experts think pigs are easier to train than dogs or cats.

People in ancient China really liked pigs. 2. If someone had a round and fat face, he or she was thought to be lucky. People also believed the animal had to do with wealth (财富). 3. Most children had piggy banks that they could use to save money.

People born in the Year of the Pig are said to be fun, outgoing and understanding. They care about others too much and forget bad things quickly.

4. In the story The Three Little Pigs, a mother pig sends her three children to live on their own. Each of them builds a house with different materials. When the bad wolf comes, each pig hides in his own house. Whose house will survive (幸存)? Another popular pig is McDull. He is a little pink pig who lives in Hong Kong. He is not smart, but he works hard. One of his simple wishes is to make his mother happy. He also wants to go to the Maldives and have a turkey dinner for Christmas.

A.Piggy banks were a symbol of this.

B.Pigs often appear in short stories, cartoons and movies.

C.They would like to keep pigs at home.

D.Actually (实际上), they are one of the ten smartest animals.

E.They thought the pig's big head and ears were the symbol of good luck.

Answer 1