Question

Cats are creatures of habit. They like to go to sleep about the same time every day and for a certain length of time. They seem to have a natural clock inside them that tells them when to sleep. Cats increase their regular sleep with occasional cat naps.(打盹). Some experts feel that humans can also get advantages from this habit. Cats nap help to build up energy in the body. They are also a good way to get rid of trouble! Since cats have the same moods as humans, some experts believe that people can improve their moods. People might become happier.

 A number of famous people have copied cats by taking cat naps during the day. The naps would usually last from 15 to 30 minutes. Winston Churchill took cat naps. So did President Harry Truman, John F. Kennedy, and Lyndon B. Johnson. These famous men were known for their energy. They were also able to work long hours, often into the night. Napping was their secret.

1. From the passage we know that cats_________________.

A. do not have regular sleep                                

B. have occasional sleep as well as naps every day 

C. take naps to add to their regular sleep 

D. take naps when they are not happy 

2. Naps usually last ________. 

A. three hours                         B. less than half an hour 

C. forty-five minutes           D. fifty-five minutes 

3.which of the following is NOT true?

A. Cats have the same moods as people.                    

B. Some famous people take cat naps.

C. Some people have full energy after they take cat naps.

D. People should take their naps secretly.

4. How many famous men were known for their energy have been mentioned?

A. 3               B. 4                 C. 5              D.6

5.Taking cat naps ________. 

A. will make a person lazy and tired                             

B. is a bad habit 

C. will make people feel better                                               

D. can help people to become famous 

 

Answer 1

【答案】

 

1.C

2.B

3.D

4.B

5.C

【解析】

试题分析：短文大意：全文讲述打盹的好处，，打盹可以集聚体内的能量，也是一种摆脱麻烦的好的方式，打盹可以使人们感觉更好。所以本文的目的是劝人们学会打盹。

1.细节理解题。根据Cats increase their regular sleep with occasional cat naps.可知偶尔打瞌睡可以增加有规律的睡眠。所以选C。

2.细节理解题。从第二段第二句The naps would usually last from 15 to 30 minutes.可知，打盹一般在15至30分钟之间。所以选B。

3.推理判断题。文章讲述人们学习猫打盹的方式有益处，而不是要人们偷偷地打盹。所以选D。

4.细节理解题。文中第二段提及Winston Churchill ， President Harry Truman, John F. Kennedy, and Lyndon B. Johnson四个人，所以选 B。

5.推理判断题。从第一段可知，打盹可以集聚体内的能量，也是一种摆脱麻烦的好的方式，所以打盹可以使人们感觉更好。所以选C。

考点：科普环保类阅读。