广东三校高一下期末联考英语卷（带解析）_10

There’s no doubt that man is the smartest. But do you know what other animals are smart, too?
 
Dolphins
 
Dolphins are very smart. Most of the “tricks” they’re taught to do are actually behavior they would engage in on their own. They love to play, race and generally enjoy their life to the fullest. They speak a language we have yet to completely understand and like all civilized creatures, dolphins’ mothers always provide their young children with guidance and possibly, love.
 
Great apes
 
The great ape family primarily consists of gorillas, chimpanzees and orangutans. Their brain chemistry is so similar to humans’ that NASA once used chimpanzees in place of astronauts during many dangerous missions. Gorillas have been taught sign language and orangutans exist in complex familial relationships.
 
Elephants
 
Everyone has heard the phrase “an elephant never forgets”. Elephants establish long-term friendships, recognizing and remembering their friends years later. If an elephant comes upon a fallen friend, it has even been known to feel sad.
 
Parrots
 
As proved by this list, parrots are very smart. They are also the only animals listed that can actually hold a conversation. Some parrots know hundreds of words by imitating humans. The birds are also capable of remembering words and using them intelligently in response to situations.
 
【小题1】Which of the following is TRUE about dolphins?A．They are able to play a lot of tricks.B．Humans know well of dolphins’ language.C．Their brain chemistry is similar to humans’.D．Dolphins’ mothers care little about their children.【小题2】Which kind of animal has a long-term memory?A．Dolphins.B．Great apes.C．Elephants.D．Parrots.【小题3】According to the passage, the special characteristic of parrots is that __________.A．they can use words remembered before to interact.B．they can imitate human beings by playing with them.C．they have the feeling of sadness when they see a dead bird.D．they can read people’s minds through words they remember.