阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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In Africa, the honeyguide birds can respond to human calls to lead people to honey—what scientists describe as a mutualistic interaction, or one that benefits both creatures. The birds tweet and fly from tree to tree to guide honey seekers to hidden bee nests, typically inside trees. Then, humans open the trees to find honey, and the birds can dine on beeswax, their favorite food.
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Dogs have an excellent sense of smell, which is why the folks at Penn Vet Working Dog Center are training dogs to identify the smell of cancer using tissue and blood samples from people who suffer. The scientists hope to develop a way for dogs to screen samples first, then perform follow-up testing on the samples the dogs flagged—a system for spotting cancer in its early stages.
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Having a snake wrapped around your neck isn’t necessarily what you usually expect. But Monty, a 13-year-old snake has been helping customers relax with neck massages(按摩). It’s unlikely he was trained to do the job and is just pulsating like any other snake would when around a person’s neck. Regardless, this special snake books out a few weeks in advance.
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The Guide Horse Foundation has been training miniature horses (those standing 34 inches or less) as assistance animals for the visually damaged since 1999. Miniature horses are ideal service animals for people who feel uncomfortable with dogs or who want a guide animal with a longer life span. The horses typically live from 30 to 40 years.
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1. According to the text, which animal can help you relax?
A. A snake. B. A dog.
C. A honeyguide bird. D. A miniature horse.
2. Miniature horses could serve _________.
A. blind people who dislike dogs B. blind people who can live longer
C. animal lovers who search for honey D. animal lovers who suffer from cancer
3. The text is about animals’ _________.
A. special training B. great potentials
C. unique jobs D. high intelligence
【答案】1. A 2. A 3. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了四种动物的独特职业。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据表格第三段中“But Monty, a 13-year-old snake has been helping customers relax with neck massages(按摩).”可知,13岁的蛇Monty通过颈部按摩帮助客人放松。故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据表格最后一段中“Miniature horses are ideal service animals for people who feel uncomfortable with dogs or who want a guide animal with a longer life span.”可知,对于那些感觉与狗相处得不舒服与或者想要一个较长寿命的向导动物的人来说,小型马是理想的服务动物。由此可知,小型马可以为不喜欢狗的盲人服务。故选A项。
【3题详解】
主旨大意题。结合全文,文章介绍了四种动物的独特职业。故选C项。