Question

In today’s world of modern science and medicine, a more traditional treatment is once again becoming popular---animal friendship.

It is now well-known that people with problems such as heart disease or cancer live longer and get better more quickly if they have pets. Keeping pets reduces blood pressure and makes people less worried. Animals are increasingly important in treating older people who have memory loss and other brain problems. These people often feel nervous and upset. Activities with animals help them improve their physical condition and also give them joy, amusement and caring friendship.

Here is a case that shows the benefits of animals. John was a six-year-old mute. He had no physical problems. He just refused to talk. His older cousin, Ned, had a parrot（鸚鵡）called Sally, and John used to visit it. When he arrived, Ned used to say, ”Hi, John!”We all know parrots copy what they heat. After a few visits, Sally began saying “Hi, John!” when John came into the room. Then, one day, John turned to the parrot and replied “Hi, Sally!”Staying with the parrot encouraged John to begin talking.

Another use of animal helpers is in schools. In some cases, animals are use to help children with physical or personal problems. In other cases, they are used to teach children to get on well and share with others, and even to teach them about animals.

If you want to know more about animal helper programs ,you can get in touch with organizations like Riding for the Disabled or do a search under “animal therapy” on the Internet. You don’t have to be an animal trainer or a doctor to join in.

1.Which is NOT mentioned as an illness that animals can help with?

A. Fever B. Cancer C. Heart disease D. Blood pressure

2.The underlined word “mute” in Paragraph3 is closest in meaning to “_________”.

A. a person who speaks slowly B. a person who does not speak

C. a person who cannot hear D. a person who enjoys talking

3.How can animals help school children according to the passage?

A. They can make children more popular.

B. They can improve children’s memory.

C. They can increase children’s blood pressure.

D. They can teach children the value of sharing.

4.Which of the following shows the organization of the passage?

（①=Para.（自然段）1 ②=para.2 ③=para.3 ④=para.4 ⑤=para.5 ）

A. ①；②；③；④；⑤ B. ①②；③④；⑤

C. ①②；③；④⑤ D. ①；②③；④⑤

Answer 1