新素材素材话题:猫为什么受人喜爱
[2026 广东广州调研] People often say, "Dogs are men's best friends." But cat lovers may not agree. Cats are becoming more popular in China. So, how do they win people's hearts?
What do cats say?
◇Meow, we're easy to take care of. We don't need as much attention as dogs. We like to play alone, so we are great if you're busy. We are perfect for small homes because we don't need a lot of space.
◇Meow! We're quiet. Dogs bark loudly, which can bother you and your neighbours. We often meow softly. We meow when we want food, when we're saying hello, or when we're exploring.
◇Meow! We're cheaper! Getting a cat costs less than getting a dog. We eat less. We don't need many toys. Sometimes, we can play with a string ball for hours or take a nap in a box. We clean ourselves, so you don't need to spend money cleaning us.
How many?
Pet cats: about 72.89 million
Pet dogs: about 53.43 million
How much?
A dog costs: about 3,006 yuan/year
A cat costs: about 2,085 yuan/year
Words from pet owners
Wang: I like cats more. They are friendly, quiet and cute. My Yuanbao is a lovely Silver British Shorthair cat. She is shy. When I adopted (领养) her, she always hid in a corner. But now, we get along well. She loves rubbing (蹭) against my leg.
Wei: Dogs are playful. My dog, Lucky, is an 11-month-old Teddy. She is active. Every time we go for a walk, she gets excited. As a social queen, Lucky likes to rush up to strangers and say hello.
Smarter than you think
Your cat can recognize its name. Its ears twitch (抖动) or it turns its head when you call. But most of the time, it just chooses to ignore (忽略) you.
Who has the best hearing?
On a quiet night, the mice hidden in walls squeak (吱吱叫). Dogs miss the sounds, but not cats! Cats can hear these small and high-frequency (高频) sounds. Their good ears help them find and catch mice easily.
()1. Why are cats great for people who are busy?
A. Because they bark loudly.
B. Because they like to play alone.
C. Because they require a lot of space.
D. Because they need a lot of attention.
()2. What can we infer from the passage?
A. Cats have better hearing than dogs.
B. Cats are men's best friend in China.
C. Cats are more expensive to keep than dogs.
D. All cat owners think cats are better than dogs.
()3. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. To show how to take care of cats and dogs.
B. To tell people that cats are smarter than dogs.
C. To introduce the differences between cats and dogs.
D. To explain why cats are becoming more popular in China.
()4. 新考法文章出处 Where does this passage probably come from?
A. A storybook.
B. A science report.
C. A news website.
D. A pet-care guide.

刷能力
阅读理解·语篇导读 本文探讨了猫在中国日益受欢迎的原因。
快速对答案 1—4 B A D D
1. B 细节理解题。根据“We like to play alone, so we are great if you're busy.”可知,猫喜欢独自玩耍,适合忙碌的主人。故选B项。
2. A 推理判断题。根据“Dogs miss the sounds, but not cats! Cats can hear these small and high-frequency sounds.”可知,狗听不到鼠叫,猫能听到高频声音,说明猫听觉更敏锐。故选A项。
3. D 主旨大意题。通读全文可知,本文从多个角度解释猫为何受欢迎。选项D符合文章主旨。故选D项。
4. D 推理判断题。通读全文可知,本文通过将猫的性格和特点等多方面与狗的进行对比,分析了猫作为宠物越来越受欢迎的原因,应出现在宠物养护指南上。故选D项。

【分析】本题是一篇关于宠物猫在中国日益受欢迎的英语阅读理解题，包含细节理解、推理判断、主旨大意、语篇出处四类题型。解题思路：1. 先通读全文，把握文章核心内容；2. 针对不同题型采用对应方法：细节理解题需定位原文对应句子，直接匹配答案；推理判断题需结合原文信息合理推断，避免主观臆断；主旨大意题需梳理各段内容提炼核心；语篇出处题需根据文章内容判断所属类型。
【解析】1. 细节理解题：根据原文中“We like to play alone, so we are great if you're busy.”可知，猫喜欢独自玩耍，适合忙碌的人，对应选项B。2. 推理判断题：原文提到“Dogs miss the sounds, but not cats! Cats can hear these small and high-frequency sounds.”，说明猫的听觉比狗好，A正确；B选项与原文“Dogs are men's best friends”不符；C选项与养猫花费更低的事实不符；D选项“所有猫主人都觉得猫比狗好”过于绝对，错误。3. 主旨大意题：全文从猫的易照顾、安静、便宜等方面解释猫在中国受欢迎的原因，对应选项D。4. 语篇出处题：文章围绕宠物猫的特点、受欢迎原因等展开，属于宠物养护相关内容，最可能来自宠物养护指南，对应选项D。
【答案】1.B 2.A 3.D 4.D
【知识点】阅读理解、细节理解、推理判断
【点评】本文是贴近生活的宠物主题说明文，题型常规，侧重考查学生的信息定位、推理和主旨提炼能力，难度适中。
【难度系数】0.7