2013年英语四级阅读试题及答案11

　　Passage One

　　Dogs are social animals and without proper training, they will be have like wild animals. They will spoil your house, destroy your belongings, bark excessively, fight other dogs and even bite you. Nearly all behavior problems are perfectly normal dog activities that occur at the wrong time or place or are directed at the wrong thing. The key to preventing or treating behavior problems is learning to teach the dog to redirect its normal behavior to outlets that are acceptable in the domestic setting.\;One of the best things you can do for your dog and yourself is to obedience train (驯服) it. Obedience training doesn't solve all behavior problems, but it is the foundation for solving just about any problem. Training opens up a line of communication between you and your dog. Effective communication is necessary to instruct your dog about what you want it to do.\;Training is also an easy way to establish the social rank order. When your dog obeys a simple request of “come here, sit,” it is showing obedience and respect for you. It is not necessary to establish yourself as top dog or leader of the dog pack (群) by using extreme measures. You can teach your dog its subordinate (从属的) role by teaching it to show submission to you. Most dogs love performing tricks for you to pleasantly accept that you are in charge.\;Training should be fun and rewarding for you and your dog. It can enrich your relationship and make living together more enjoyable. A well-trained dog is more confident and can more safely be allowed a greater amount of freedom than an untrained animal.

　　21. Behavior problems of dogs are believed to .

　　[A] worsen in modern society

　　[B] occur when they go wild

　　[C] be just part of their nature

　　[D] present a threat to the community

　　[答案与分析]：C.本题答案可由第一段第三句的主句部分得出，不要受定语从句的干扰。

　　22. The primary purpose of obedience training is to .

　　[A] teach the dog to perform clever tricks

　　[B] provide the dog with outlets for its wild behavior

　　[C] make the dog aware to its owner's authority

　　[D] enable the dog to regain its normal behavior

　　[答案与分析]：C.文中似乎对此题未给出明确答案，但从obedience这个词本身能推断出来，也可从establish the social rank order(建立社交等秩序)与by teaching it to show submission to you(通过教育他对你表示顺从)等词语中推断出obedience training的目的。

　　23. Effective communication between a dog and its owner is .

　　[A] essential to solving the dog's behavior problems

　　[B]a good way to teach the dog new tricks

　　[C] the foundation for dogs to perform tasks

　　[D] an extreme measure in obedience training

　　[答案与分析]：C.此题令考生在C、D之间难以作出选择，但我们如果将第二段最后一句的意思看明白，而不被foundation,necessary和essential干扰的话，就容易确定。

　　24. Why do pet dogs love performing tricks for their masters?

　　[A] To show their willingness to obey.

　　[B] To avoid being punished.

　　[C] To win leadership of the dog pack.

　　[D] To show their affection for their masters.

　　[答案与分析]：A.此题较简单，从第三段最后一句就可以得出结论，值得注意的是不要将for you to pleasantly accept作为一个复合不定式看，这里的you并不是accept的逻辑主语。

　　25. When a dog has received effective obedience training, its owner .

　　[A]can give the dog more freedom

　　[B] will enjoy a better family life

　　[C]can give the dog more rewards

　　[D] will have more confidence in himself

　　[答案与分析]：C.此题从第四段最后一句可得出正确的答案。