Question

【題目】A Canine Reading Buddy

Dogs and people have developed a special bond over time. Recently, however, some dogs have taken a different role in people’s lives—therapy dogs.

【1】 Some therapy dogs visit patients in hospitals or nursing homes, while others visit children in schools and libraries. They are there to help children become better readers.

Reading programs that use therapy dogs have been in existence for more than ten years. All therapy dogs of this program are registered with an organization that tests the dogs to make sure they have the right personality for the job.

【2】 Both the dogs and the handlers are volunteers with the reading program.

At the start of a reading therapy session, a child and a dog are introduced. The pair is allowed to settle down in a quiet corner together. 【3】 An adult handler stays nearby but generally lets the dog perform its job without interfering(干涉). Sometimes, a handler may ask a question that encourages the child to work with the dog to help the child feel more comfortable.

Not every child will be able to be part of a reading therapy program that uses dogs. A few children might be allergic to dogs or afraid of them; some children might have cultural traditions that prevent them from touching a dog. 【4】

Reading therapy programs inspire learning and change. 【5】 They spend time with human friends. For dogs that love human companionshiop and a quiet place to rest, being part of a reading therapy program can be a great way to spend a few hours each day. The readers benefit too, gaining confidence and learning that reading aloud can be a relaxing experience.

A. How do the therapy dogs benefit from it?

B. But therapy animals also serve in many other areas.

C. As the child reads, the dog usually lies quietly and listens.

D. When reading to an animal, some children may become relaxed.

E. In these circumstances, other animals are available, such as cats and parrots.

F. A therapy dog is more of a companion and is trained to help people in different ways.

G. A dog’s handler also takes a class and must pass a test to work in the therapy program.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】F

【2】G

【3】C

【4】E

【5】A

【解析】本文為介紹說明文。在服務犬和工作犬的不同工種中，治療犬屬于新興的一類，它們是為弱勢群體帶來快樂和慰藉的治療師。文章主要介紹了閱讀治療犬。

【1】根據(jù)空后對治療犬可以去探望醫(yī)院或療養(yǎng)院里的病人、看學校和圖書館的孩子、幫助孩子成為更好的閱讀者可知，此處指“治療狗可以從不同的方面幫助人們”。故選F。

【2】根據(jù)上文中的All therapy dogs of this program are registered with an organization that tests the dogs to make sure they have the right personality for the job.（該項目的所有治療犬都在一個組織中注冊，這個組織測試這些狗以確保他們有適合工作的性格。）及空后Both the dogs and the handlers are volunteers with the reading program.（狗和馴化者都是閱讀計劃的志愿者）可知，此處指“治療狗的馴化者也需要上課，必須通過測試才能在治療程序中工作�！惫蔬xG。

【3】根據(jù)空前的The pair is allowed to settle down in a quiet corner together.（他們兩個可以在一個安靜的角落安頓下來。）及空后 An adult handler stays nearby but generally lets the dog perform its job without interfering.（成人馴化者待在附近，但一般不干擾治療狗執(zhí)行它的工作）可知，此處指治療狗在孩子閱讀時在做什么。故選C。

【4】根據(jù)空前的Not every child will be able to be part of a reading therapy program that uses dogs. A few children might be allergic to dogs or afraid of them; some children might have cultural traditions that prevent them from touching a dog.（并不是每個孩子都能參加使用治療狗的閱讀治療項目。一些孩子可能對狗過敏或害怕它們；有些孩子可能有不接觸狗的文化傳統(tǒng)）可推知，此處指“在這種情況下，還有其他動物可以用，如貓和鸚鵡�！惫蔬xE。

【5】根據(jù)空后的對治療犬得到的好處描述及The readers benefit too（閱讀者也受益）可知，“治療犬從中怎么受益的”符合此處語境。故選A。