Cows that are named and treated with a “more personal touch” can increase milk production by up to 500 pints a year.
The study, by the university’s School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, involved(包括) 516 farmers across the UK.
The study found farmers who named their cows got a 54% higher production than those that did not give their cows names. Dairy farmer Dennis Gibb said he believed treating every cow as an individual(个体) was very important.
“They aren’t just our means of making money. They’re part of the family,” he said. “We love our cows here and every one of them has a name. All of us regard them as ‘our ladies’ but we know every one of them and each one has her own personality.”
Dr Catherine Douglas said, “What our study shows is what many good, caring farmers have long since believed. Our data suggests that UK dairy farmers regard their cows as intelligent beings(智能动物). They are able to experience a range of emotions(情感的领域).”
“Placing more importance on knowing the individual animals and calling them by name can, at no extra cost to the farmer, also increase milk production.”
根据短文内容选择最佳答案,将其标号填入题前括号内。
【小题1】How much milk can a named cow produce in a year?
A.300 pounds. | B.500 pounds. |
C.500 pints. | D.600 pints. |
A.Their parents. | B.Members of their family. |
C.Their friends. | D.Clever animals. |
A.They played music in the barn. |
B.They fed better food than others. |
C.They named each cow themselves. |
D.They let their cows free on the farm. |
A.Because they wanted to drink more. |
B.Because their cows can be happy. |
C.Because the milk is more delicious. |
D.Because they made by money by selling milk. |
【小题1】C
【小题2】B
【小题3】B
【小题4】C
【小题5】D
解析试题分析:这篇文章讲述了越来越多的人们开始重视了解牛的个性,并且给它们命名,把它们当成家里的成员,这样能够增产。
【小题1】细节理解题.根据Cows that are named and treated with a “more personal touch” can increase milk production by up to 500 pints a year.可知奶牛被命名和把它们对待成一个家庭成员能够提高到一年500品脱的牛奶产量。故选C。
【小题2】细节理解题。根据“They’re part of the family,”得知它们也是我们的家庭成员。可知选B。
【小题3】细节理解题.根据The study, by the university’s School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, involved(包括) 516 farmers across the UK.可知,这种经验来源于英国,故选B。
【小题4】推理猜测题.根据“Placing more importance on knowing the individual animals and calling them by name can, at no extra cost to the farmer, also increase milk production.”可知越来越重视了解动物个体和给他们命名,在农民没有额外的成本,同时还能增加牛奶产量。故选C。
【小题5】细节理解题.根据“They aren’t just our means of making money. They’re part of the family,”。可知他们不只是我们的赚钱的手段。他们是家庭的一部分,得知他们让牛增产的目的还是为了赚钱。故选D。
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