(2015 •河南)
There is little doubt that house cats first developed naturally from ancient wild cats. The closest relative is the African wild cat which still lives in Africa today. This is understandable because the first house cats came from Africa. .
Cats first started to live around people in Egypt about 6,000—7,000 years ago. From Egypt,cats started to move around the world. This is about the same time that Egyptians began storing grain (谷物) in buildings. Scientists used to believe that people tamed cats to catch mice and protect the grain. However,cats don't like to be told what to do!Now,scientists believe that cats followed the mice and learned to accept people. Finally,some of the cats began to grow comfortable around people. These were smaller cats that needed protection. As these cats and people got used to each other,then they moved in together. Around 5,000 years ago,cats started to live with people.
Soon cats were in Greece,then the Middle East and China. They moved along Egyptian business roads keeping away mice and keeping people around them. After the Romans came to Egypt,they also accepted the cats and brought them to Europe. These cats likely bred (繁殖) with other cats to form the many kinds of house cats we have today.
Cats are relatively recent house animals. House cats still have a lot in common with their wild relatives. Cats sleep a lot to save energy just like wild cats. They will often get food at night as well. House cats are generally peaceful and friendly,but be careful!If a cat feels it is in danger,it will fight back—just like a wild cat!
5. Where did the first house cats come from?
A. Asia. B. Africa. C. Europe. D. America.
6. When did cats start to live with people?
A. About 4,000 years ago. B. About 5,000 years ago.
C. About 6,000 years ago. D. About 7,000 years ago.
7. According to the text,which of the following is TRUE?
A. Cats started to move around the world from China.
B. Cats get food at night to save energy like wild cats.
C. Cats have a little in common with their wild relatives.
D. Cats were accepted and brought to Europe by Romans.
8. What does the underlined word “tamed”mean in Chinese?
A. 驱散 B. 捕捉 C. 驯化 D. 引进
9. What does the text mainly talk about?
A. The development of house cats. B. Different cats in different countries.
C. The relationship between cats and people. D. The differences between house cats and wild cats.
5. B 解析：由第一段中的“This is understandable because the first house cats came from Africa. ”可知答案为 B.
6. B解析：由第二段结尾处的“Around 5.000 years ago,cats started to live with people. ”可知答案为B.
7. D 解析：由第三段中的“After the Romans came to Egypt,they also accepted the cats and brought them to Europe. ”可知，选项D是正确的描述。
8. C解析：画线的词是tamed ,结合上下 文可推断，科学家过去相信人们可以“驯 化”猫去抓老鼠以及保护谷物，故答案 为C.
9. A解析:通读全文可知,本文讲述了家 猫的发展史，故答案为A.
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