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Having pets is fun, but knowing them is important to keep both sides happy. Birds, cats, and dogs all have special ways of communication, and learning their languages helps us care for them or train them better.
Dogs' "language" is easy to read. Excited jumps or a wagging tail mean they're happy. If they lick your hand or bring something to you, they want to play with you. But when unhappy or nervous, they may not show their tails or even
keep away from you. So, why not give them some "personal" space sometimes?
Cats are different. Purring usually means they're happy. Slow blinking is a cat's way of saying "I trust you". Try blinking back to show love! But if their tails wag fast, it may mean they're unhappy.
Birds communicate through sounds and movements. Singing may mean they're happy, while squawking loudly may mean bad feelings. If a bird fluffs its feathers, it might be relaxed or cold. Some birds like parrots even learn to speak like people, and you can guess their feelings through how fast they "talk". Talking slowly may mean they're relaxed and talking fast may mean they are excited.
Always remember: Understanding is key. Learn pets' signs, respect them, and they'll trust you more. Getting to understand pets is a big step in having a happy life!
Words & Expressions
1. communication /kə,mju:nɪ'keɪʃn/ n. 表达;交流
2. train /treɪn/ v. 训练;培训
3. wag /wæg/ v. 摇摆(尾巴)
4. nervous /'n3:vəs/ adj. 担忧的;焦虑的;胆怯的
5. personal /'p3:sənl/ adj. 个人的;私人的
6. blink /blɪŋk/ v. 眨眼
7. trust /trʌst/ n. & v. 信任;相信
8. squawk /skwɔ:k/ v. 发出刺耳的尖叫声
9. fluff /flʌf/ v. 抖松;使松散
10. sign /saɪn/ n. 手势;迹象;标志 v. 签(名);签字
Practice
一、选用方框中单词的适当形式完成句子。
communicate nervous person train trust
1. To play basketball well, Jack decides ______ every day.
2. With so many people in front of him, Peter speaks ______.
3. Mike, if you lie to me again, I'll stop ______ you!
4. Good ______ is important in group work.
5. Mary keeps a ______ diary and no one else can read it.
二、将下列英文句子翻译成中文。
1. Having pets is fun, but knowing them is important to keep both sides happy.
______
2. Excited jumps or a wagging tail mean they're happy.
______
3. So, why not give them some "personal" space sometimes?
______
4. Singing may mean they're happy, while squawking loudly may mean bad feelings.
______
5. Getting to understand pets is a big step in having a happy life!
______
Do you think people need to understand their pets' feelings? Why?
______
______
______
Dogs' "language" is easy to read. Excited jumps or a wagging tail mean they're happy. If they lick your hand or bring something to you, they want to play with you. But when unhappy or nervous, they may not show their tails or even
keep away from you. So, why not give them some "personal" space sometimes?
Cats are different. Purring usually means they're happy. Slow blinking is a cat's way of saying "I trust you". Try blinking back to show love! But if their tails wag fast, it may mean they're unhappy.
Birds communicate through sounds and movements. Singing may mean they're happy, while squawking loudly may mean bad feelings. If a bird fluffs its feathers, it might be relaxed or cold. Some birds like parrots even learn to speak like people, and you can guess their feelings through how fast they "talk". Talking slowly may mean they're relaxed and talking fast may mean they are excited.
Always remember: Understanding is key. Learn pets' signs, respect them, and they'll trust you more. Getting to understand pets is a big step in having a happy life!
Words & Expressions
1. communication /kə,mju:nɪ'keɪʃn/ n. 表达;交流
2. train /treɪn/ v. 训练;培训
3. wag /wæg/ v. 摇摆(尾巴)
4. nervous /'n3:vəs/ adj. 担忧的;焦虑的;胆怯的
5. personal /'p3:sənl/ adj. 个人的;私人的
6. blink /blɪŋk/ v. 眨眼
7. trust /trʌst/ n. & v. 信任;相信
8. squawk /skwɔ:k/ v. 发出刺耳的尖叫声
9. fluff /flʌf/ v. 抖松;使松散
10. sign /saɪn/ n. 手势;迹象;标志 v. 签(名);签字
Practice
一、选用方框中单词的适当形式完成句子。
communicate nervous person train trust
1. To play basketball well, Jack decides ______ every day.
2. With so many people in front of him, Peter speaks ______.
3. Mike, if you lie to me again, I'll stop ______ you!
4. Good ______ is important in group work.
5. Mary keeps a ______ diary and no one else can read it.
二、将下列英文句子翻译成中文。
1. Having pets is fun, but knowing them is important to keep both sides happy.
______
2. Excited jumps or a wagging tail mean they're happy.
______
3. So, why not give them some "personal" space sometimes?
______
4. Singing may mean they're happy, while squawking loudly may mean bad feelings.
______
5. Getting to understand pets is a big step in having a happy life!
______
Do you think people need to understand their pets' feelings? Why?
______
______
______
答案
一、
1. to train
2. nervously
3. trusting
4. communication
5. personal
二、
1. 养宠物很有趣，但了解它们对让双方都开心很重要。
2. 兴奋地跳跃或摇尾巴意味着它们很开心。
3. 所以，为什么不有时给它们一些“私人”空间呢？
4. 唱歌可能意味着它们很开心，而大声尖叫可能意味着不好的情绪。
5. 了解宠物是拥有幸福生活的一大步！
三、
Yes, I think so. Because understanding pets' feelings can help us care for them better, train them more effectively, and build a better relationship with them. It also makes it easier to meet their needs and ensure their well-being. （答案不唯一，合理即可）
1. to train
2. nervously
3. trusting
4. communication
5. personal
二、
1. 养宠物很有趣，但了解它们对让双方都开心很重要。
2. 兴奋地跳跃或摇尾巴意味着它们很开心。
3. 所以，为什么不有时给它们一些“私人”空间呢？
4. 唱歌可能意味着它们很开心，而大声尖叫可能意味着不好的情绪。
5. 了解宠物是拥有幸福生活的一大步！
三、
Yes, I think so. Because understanding pets' feelings can help us care for them better, train them more effectively, and build a better relationship with them. It also makes it easier to meet their needs and ensure their well-being. （答案不唯一，合理即可）
