2017高考一轮复习：英语阅读理解练习题(24)

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　　2017高考已经进入一轮复习阶段，高考英语阅读理解是大家复习的重点，新东方在线高考网整理了2017高考英语一轮复习阅读理解练习题及答案，供同学们参考学习。以下是《2017高考一轮复习：英语阅读理解练习题(24)》。

2017高考一轮复习：英语阅读理解练习题(24)

　　阅读理解题目：

　　The basenji is a central African hunting dog. It comes from a country called Chad, which is north of the Central African Republic. The basenji was well—known as the “silent dog” because for centuries no basenjis has ever been known to bark (吠). Then at a dog show in London in 1953, a basenji actually barked.

　　As well as being clever, basenjis are known for their natural courage and are still popular hunting dogs in Africa. But in America people keep them mainly because they are gentle and full of fun. The basenji has an unusual habit, it washes itself all over like a cat. It is a middle—sized dog, 16 or 17 inches high from the shoulder. It weighs about 20 pounds. A basenji’s coat is short and silky. It may be brown, white, or gold , or a mixture of these three colours.

　　1. Basenjis were first found .

　　A. in Africa, Europe and America B. in both Africa and America

　　C. in central Africa D. in North Africa

　　2. What made Basenjis so special?

　　A. They were funny enough to make people laugh.

　　B. One of them barked at a dog show in London.

　　C. They were a true friend of man.

　　D. They were born quiet dogs.

　　3. Americans like basenjis because they are .

　　A. pleasant B. pretty C. clean D. quiet

　　4. In what way are basenjis like cats?

　　A. They make gentle sounds instead of barking.