2014年12月英語四級閱讀單選題沖刺：因果條件題（2）

練習(xí)：
passage 2

Dogs are social animals and without proper training, they will behave like wild animals. They will soil 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 (馴服)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 shooting 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 (從屬的)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 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.

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

A. To avoid being punished,

B. To show their affection for their masters.

C. To win leadership of the dog pack-

D. To show their willingness; to obey

講解答案：

D本題問“為什么寵物狗喜歡為主人表演技能?”根據(jù)第三段中Training is also an easy way to establish the social rank order... You can teach your dog its subordinate role by teaching it to show submission to you. Most dogs love performing tricks for you to pleasantly accept that you are in charge.(訓(xùn)練也是建立社會等級的方法。你可以通過教狗表示服從你，來教它扮演從屬的角色。 大多數(shù)的狗都喜歡為你表演技能以此來表示樂意接受你的主宰地位。)所以被馴服的寵物狗喜歡 為人表演技能的原因是to show their willingness to obey。所以D是正確答案。