Most people think of racing when they see greyhounds (灰狗) and believe they need lots of exercise. They can actually be quite lazy! Greyhounds are good at fast races but not long-distance running. They do need regular exercise but they like to run for a short burst and then get back on the bed or a comfortable seat. Another misunderstanding is that greyhounds must be aggressive(好斗的) because they are big in size. In fact greyhounds love people and are gentle with children.
Greyhounds can live for 12 – 14 years but usually only race for two or three years, and after that they make great pets. They don’t need a lot of space, don’t make a lot of noise, and don’t eat a lot for their size.
Normally, greyhounds can be as tall as 90 cm. There is, however, a small-sized greyhound, which stands only 33cm. Greyhounds come in a variety of colors. Grey and yellowish-brown are the most common. Others include black, white, blue, red and brown or a mix of these.
Greyhounds have smooth body coats, low body fat and are very healthy. Because they’re slim (苗條的) they don’t have the leg problems like other dogs the same height. But they do feel the cold, especially since they would much rather be at home in bed than walking around outside.    
小題1:The text is written mainly______.
A．to tell people how to raise greyhounds
B．to let people know more about greyhounds
C．to explain why greyhounds are aggressive
D．to describe greyhounds of different colors
小題2:It can be inferred that greyhounds_______.
A．love big doghouses
B．like staying in bed all day
C．make the best guard dogs
D．need some exercise outdoors
小題3:Why does the author say that greyhounds make great pets?
A．They are big in size.
B．They live a very long life.
C．They can run races for some time.
D．They are quiet and easy to look after.
小題4:If you keep a pet greyhound, it is important________.
A．to keep it slim
B．to keep it warm
C．to take special care of its legs
D．to take it to animal doctors regularly

小題1:B
小題2:D
小題3:D
小題4:B

小題1:本題考查歸納主旨大意的能力。由第一段前兩句 “Most people think of racing when they see greyhounds (灰狗) and believe they need lots of exercise. They can actually be quite lazy!”可知作者意在糾正人們對灰狗的錯誤認識。再結(jié)合下文的內(nèi)容可知此項正確。文章并沒有詳細介紹如何飼養(yǎng)灰狗，所以A項錯誤；最后兩項只是文章中提到的細節(jié)內(nèi)容，不能概括文章的旨意。
小題2:本題考查根據(jù)文章細節(jié)信息進行推理判斷的能力。由第一段中“They do need regular exercise…”可以推出此項正確。文章并未提到灰狗有“看護”作用，故C項表述有誤。A、B兩項與文章內(nèi)容不符。 
小題3:本題考查理解細節(jié)信息的能力。根據(jù)第二段第二句 “They don’t need a lot of space, don’t make a lot of noise, and don’t eat a lot for their size.”可判斷此項正確。
小題4:本題考查在理解文章段落的基礎上進行推理判斷的能力。根據(jù)最后一段最后一句的描寫可知灰狗對寒冷很敏感，由此可推測它們喜歡“溫暖舒服”的環(huán)境。其他選項與本段內(nèi)容不符。
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