【文章內(nèi)容簡介】 h and every one of us. One thing that most touched my heart was that she would go to whoever was sick and just be with them. We always felt better when she was around.One days, as I was getting her food, she chewed up(咬破) one of Dad’s shoes, which had to be thrown away in the end. I knew Dad would be mad and I had to let her know what she did was wrong. When I looked at her and said, “Bad girl.” She looked down at the ground and then went and hid. I saw a tear in her eyes.Brownie turned out to be more than just our family pet. She went everywhere with us. People would stop and ask if they could pet her. Of course she39。d let anyone pet her. She was just the most lovable dog. There were many dines when we39。d be out walking and a small child would e over and pull on her hair. She never barked (吠) or tried to get away. Funny thing is she would smile. This frightened people because they thought she was showing her teeth. Far from the truth, she loved everyone.Now many years have passed since Brownie died of old age. I still miss the days when she was with us.61. What would Brownie do when someone was ill in the family?A. Look at them sadly. B. Keep them pany.C. Play games with them. D. Touch them gently.62. We can infer from Paragraph 2 that Brownie __A. would eat anything when hungry B. felt scary for her mistakeC. loved playing hideandseek D. disliked the author39。s dad63. Why does the author say that Browrnie was more than just a family pet?A. She was treated as a member of the family.B. She played games with anyone she liked.C. She was loved by everybody she met.D. She went everywhere with the family.64. Some people got frightened by Brownie when sheA. smiled B. barked C. rushed to hem D. tried to be funny65. Which of the following best describes Brownie?A. Shy. B. Polite. C. Brave. D. Caring.BHow could we possibly think that keeping animals in cages in unnatural environments－mostly for entertainment purposes－is fair and respectful? Zoo officials say they are concerned about animals. However, most zoos remain “collections” of interesting “things” rather than protective habitats. Zoos teach people that it is acceptable to keep animals bored, lonely, and far from their natural homes. Zoos claim to educate people and save endangered species, but visitors leave zoos without having learned anything meaningful about the animals’ natural behavior, intelligence, or beauty. Zoos keep animals in small spaces or cages, and most signs only mention the species’ name, diet, and natural range. The animals’ normal behavior is seldom noticed because zoos don’t usually take care of the animals’ natural needs. The animals are kept together in small spaces, with no privacy and little opportunity for mental and physical exercise. This results in unusual and selfdestructive behavior called zoochosis. A worldwide study of zoos found that zoochosis is mon among animals kept in small spaces or cages. Another study showed that elephants spend 22 percent of their time making repeated head movements or biting cage bars, and bears spend 30 percent of their time walking back and forth, a sign of unhappiness and painFurthermore, most animals in zoos are not endangered. Captive breeding(圈養(yǎng)繁殖)of endangered big cats, Asian elephants, and other species has not resulted n their being sent back to the wild. Zoos talk a lot about their captive breeding programs because they do not want people to worry about a species dying out. In fact, baby animals also attract a lot of paying customers. Haven’t we seen enough petitions to name baby animals?Actually, we will save endangered species only if we save their habitats and put an end to the reasons people kill them. Instead of supporting zoos, we should support groups that work to protect animals’ natural habitats.66. How would the author describe the animals’ life in zoos?A. Dangerous. B. Unhappy. C. Natural. D. Easy.67. In the state of zoochosis, animals _________.A. remain in cages B. behave strangelyC. attack other animals D. enjoy moving around68. What does the author try to argue in the passage?A. Zoos are not worth the public support. B. Zoos fail in their attempt to save animals.C. Zoos should treat animals as human beings.D. Zoos use animals as a means of entertainment.69. The author tries to persuade readers to accept his argument mainly by _____.A. pointing out the faults in what zoos do B. using evidence he has collected at zoosC. questioning the way animals are protected D. discussing the advantages of natural habitats70. Although he argues against zoos, the author would still agree that _______.A. zoos have to keep animals in small cages B. most animals in zoos are endangered speciesC. some endangered animals are reproduced in zoosD. i