We can express our feelings and needs by using body language. Cats can do that t

We can express our feelings and needs by using bodylanguage. Cats can do that too. The ways that cats use their tails to showtheir feelings and needs are interesting.

Unlike dogs, which generally wave their tails toexpress good feelings, cats use their tails to send a lot of signals. When acat waves its tail strongly from side to side, it may be a sign for us to leaveit alone, or we may get scrathed (抓伤). Throwinga little toy for the cat to play with can get it relaxed. When a cat holds itstail upwards with a slight move, it means the animal is very happy to see itsowner.

We all like to cuddle (依偎)inside our bed, and cats do that thing, too. Much as little children like towrap (用……缠绕) their armsaround their Teddy Bears, cats like to wrap their own tails around their bodiesto get a sense of safety while asleep. If we notice a cat sleeping in such a position,we should not break its peace.

Usually the tip of the cat’s tail doesn’t draw ourattention. But its particular position may also show the cat’s feelings. Forexample, a cat holding the tip of its tail pointed downwards may try to saythat it is not feeling comfortable. So at this point, the cat not only feelsangry, but also unsafe. This may again be a sign for us not to upset the cat inany way.

In conclusion, cats use their tails in many different,sometimes funny ways to send us messages, and we can learn to know more.

1.According to the text, in which way are catsdifferent from dogs?

A．Cats drawmore attention from humans than dogs.

B．Cats arefriendlier to humans than dogs.

C．Cats havemore feelings than dogs.

D．Cats showmore feelings with tails than dogs.

2.When a cat waves its tail strongly from side toside, it probably feels    .

A．safe              B．sleepy            C．anxious           D．hungry

3.A cat wraps its tail around its body when sleepingto      .

A．get its tailwell relaxed                   B．get a senseof safety

C．showfriendship to its owner               D．warnstrangers to keep off

4.What does the fourth paragraph mainly tell us?

A．A cat can useits tail tip to show its feelings.

B．We should payattention to the tip of a cat’s tail.

C．Why a cat holdsthe tip of its tail pointed downwards

D．A cat hasmany ways to express its feelings

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【答案】

1.D

2.C

3.B

4.A

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