2001年1月大学英语四级考试试题及答案(7)

2001年1月大学英语四级考试试题及答案

B) make the dog aware of its owner’s authority

C) provide the dog with outlets for its wild behavior

D) enable the dog to regain its normal behavior

23. Effective communication between a dog and its owner is _______.

A) essential to solving the dog’s behavior problems

B) the foundation for dogs to perform tasks

C) a good way to teach the dog new tricks

D)an extreme measure in obedience training

24. Why do pet dogs love performing tricks for their masters?

A) To avoid being punished.

B) To show their affection for their masters.

C) To win leadership of the dog pack.

D) To show their willingness to obey.

25. When a dog has received effective obedience training, its owner _______.

A) can give the dog more rewards

B) will enjoy a better family life

C) can give the dog more freedom

D) will have more confidence in himself

Passage Two

Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:

Engineering students are supposed to be examples of practicality and rationality, but when it comes to my college education I am an idealist and a fool. In