We can express our feelings and needs by using body language. Cats can do that too. The ways that cats use their tails to show their feelings and needs are interesting.
Unlike dogs, which generally wave their tails to express good feelings, cats use their tails to send a lot of signals. When a cat waves its tail strongly from side to side, it may be a sign for us to leave it alone, or we may get scrathed (抓傷). Throwing a little toy for the cat to play with can get it relaxed. When a cat holds its tail upwards with a slight move, it means the animal is very happy to see its owner.
We all like to cuddle (依偎) inside our bed, and cats do that thing, too. Much as little children like to wrap (用……纏繞) their arms around their Teddy Bears, cats like to wrap their own tails around their bodies to get a sense of safety while asleep. If we notice a cat sleeping in such a position, we should not break its peace.
Usually the tip of the cat’s tail doesn’t draw our attention. But its particular position may also show the cat’s feelings. For example, a cat holding the tip of its tail pointed downwards may try to say that it is not feeling comfortable. So at this point, the cat not only feels angry, but also unsafe. This may again be a sign for us not to upset the cat in any way.
In conclusion, cats use their tails in many different, sometimes funny ways to send us messages, and we can learn to know more.
小題1:According to the text, in which way are cats different from dogs?
A．Cats draw more attention from humans than dogs.
B．Cats are friendlier to humans than dogs.
C．Cats have more feelings than dogs.
D．Cats show more feelings with tails than dogs.
小題2:When a cat waves its tail strongly from side to side, it probably feels    .
A．safeB．sleepyC．a(chǎn)nxiousD．hungry
小題3:A cat wraps its tail around its body when sleeping to      .
A．get its tail well relaxedB．get a sense of safety
C．show friendship to its ownerD．warn strangers to keep off
小題4:What does the fourth paragraph mainly tell us?
A．A cat can use its tail tip to show its feelings.
B．We should pay attention to the tip of a cat’s tail.
C．Why a cat holds the tip of its tail pointed downwards
D．A cat has many ways to express its feelings

小題1:D
小題2:C
小題3:B
小題4:A

試題分析：本文介紹的是貓比表達情感的不同方法，主要是通過尾巴來表示，并列舉了多個例子來詳細說明。
小題1:D 細節(jié)題。根據(jù)文章第二段1，2行Unlike dogs, which generally wave their tails to express good feelings, cats use their tails to send a lot of signals可知貓的尾巴表示出的信息更多，更豐富。而狗的尾巴主要表示的是快樂。故D正確。
小題2:C 細節(jié)題。根據(jù)文章第二段2,3行When a cat waves its tail strongly from side to side, it may be a sign for us to leave it alone, or we may get scrathed (抓傷).可知這個時候的貓很焦慮，很容易傷害別人。故C項正確。
小題3:B 細節(jié)題。根據(jù)第三段2,3行cats like to wrap their own tails around their bodies to get a sense of safety while asleep.可知貓這樣做顯示出安全感。故B正確。
小題4:A 段落大意題。根據(jù)本段第一行Usually the tip of the cat’s tail doesn’t draw our attention. But its particular position may also show the cat’s feelings.說明本段講述的貓的尾巴尖部所反映出的信號。故A正確。
點評：本文介紹的是貓比表達情感的不同方法，主要是通過尾巴來表示，并列舉了多個例子來詳細說明。文章基本上是考查細節(jié)題，對此類題型考生可以首先從問題中找到關鍵詞，然后以此為線索，運用略讀及查閱的技巧在文中迅速尋找這一細節(jié)，找到后再把這一部分內(nèi)容仔細閱讀一遍，仔細比較所給選項與文中細節(jié)的細微區(qū)別，在準確理解細節(jié)的前提下，最后確定最佳答案。
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