Question

   In today's world of modem science and medicine,a more traditional treatment is once again becoming popular—animal friendship.

   It is now well-known that people with problems such as heart disease or cancer live longer and get better more quickly if they have pets. Keeping pets lowers blood pressure and makes people less worried. Animals are increasingly important in treating older people who have memory loss and other brain problems. These people often feel nervous and upset. Activities with animals help them improve their physical condition and also give them joy,entertainment and loving friendship.

   Here is a case that shows the benefits of animals. John was a six-year-old mute. He had no physical problems. He just refused to talk. His older cousin,Ned,had a parrot called Sally,and John used to visit it. When he arrived,Net used to say ,“ Hi,John! ” We all know parrots copy what they hear. After a few visits,Sally began saying “ Hi,John! ” when John came into the room. Then,one day,John turned to the parrot and replied “ Hi,Sally!” Staying with the parrot encouraged John to begin talking.

   Another use of animal helpers is in schools. In some cases,animals are used to help children with physical or personal problems. In other cases,they are used to teach children to get on and share with others,and even to teach them about animals.

   If you want to know more about animal helper programmes,you can get in touch with organizations like Riding for the Disabled or do a search under “animal therapy” on the Internet. You don't have to be an animal trainer or a doctor to join in.

1. Which is NOT mentioned as an illness that animals can help with?

   A. Heart disease.

   B. Cancer.

   C. Fever.

   D. Blood pressure.

2. The underlined word “ mute ” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to“”.

   A. a person who speaks slowly

   B. a person who does not speak

   C. a person who cannot hear

   D. a person who enjoys talking

3. The purpose of Paragraph 3 is to .

   A. show how animals can help with illnesses

   B. discuss the problems of keeping pets

   C. describe how to train animal helpers

   D. introduce some new medical research

4. How can animals help school children according to the passage?

   A. They can improve children's memory.

   B. They can make children more popular.

   C. They can increase children^ blood pressure.

   D. They can teach children to share with each other.

5. What is the best title of this passage?

   A. Be kind to animals

   B. Talking to animals

   C. The most dangerous diseases

   D. Get healthy with animal helpers

Answer 1

1. C 2. B 3. A 4. D 5. D

   人多与小动物接触能改变心情，减轻精神和心理上存在 的病症，这就是始于70年代、国际流行的“伴侣动物疗法”。 本文主要通过举例说明动物对人类健康的帮助。

1. C细节理解题。由第二段的“…such as heart disease or cancer live longer …Keeping pets lowers blood pressure.可知，动物在心脏病、癌症和高血压等疾 病方面对人类有帮助，故选C.

2. B词义猜测题。由第三段画线词后的“He had no physical problems. He just refused to talk. ”可知，John 没有身体 缺陷，他只是拒绝讲话，由此可猜测B项为正确答案。

3. A推理判断题。第三段第一句“Here is a case that shows the benefits of animals.”为本段的中心句，后面通过举 例来说明动物是如何帮助病人的，故正确答案为A项。

4. D细节理解题。由第四段的they are used to teach children to get on and share with others. . 可知，动物被 用来教育孩子们如何与别人相处和学会与别人分享， 故选D项。

5. D主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍的是动物对人类健康的帮助，故选D.