Câu hỏi: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate correct answer to each of the questions.
Scientists know that there were wolves on Earth about one million years ago. Dogs, on the other hand, have not been on Earth nearly as long. The oldest dog remains, found in Germany, are about 14,000 years old. Scientists have proven that dogs are descended from wolves. Though wolves and dogs share some of the same genes, they are not exactly alike. In fact, there are as many differences as there are similarities between the two.
First, there are physical differences between the two. Wolves have longer legs, larger feet, and a broader skull than dogs. They also walk differently from dogs. A wolf runs on its toes with its heels raised
up from the ground. This is more similar to a cat's walk than a dog's.
Second, there are mental differences between the two. Dogs have been domesticated. This means that dogs have been brought under the control of humans in order to provide companionship. Wolves have not been domesticated. They are wild animals. Having a dog as a pet is like having a juvenile wolf. A young wolf will turn into a mature adult, while a young dog does not mature. A dog might seem smart by performing tricks for people. Wolves need to be smart to survive in the wild. While it may not be impossible
to have a wolf as a pet, scientists are of the opinion that a wolf could never be domesticated in the same way as a dog.
It's important to keep in mind that the differences between the two are great, and each should be appreciated in its own habitat or home.
(Source: Paul Edmunds, Nancie McKinnon, Developing skills for TEOFL iBT)
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about the dog?
A. Dogs provide human beings with companionship.
B. A dog might be smart enough to perform tricks.
C. A dog walks the same way as a young wolf does.
D. Dog shares some genes with those of wolves.
Lời giải
Kiến thức: Đọc hiểu
Giải thích: Theo đoạn văn, điều nào sau đây KHÔNG đúng về con chó?
A. Chó có sự đồng hành cùng cho con người.
B. Một con chó có thể đủ thông minh để thực hiện các trò đùa.
C. Một con chó đi giống như một con sói nhỏ.
D. Chó chia sẻ một số gen với những con sói.
Thông tin: A wolf runs on its toes with its heels raised up from the ground. This is more similar to a cat's walk than a dog's.
Tạm dịch: Con sói chạy bằng ngón chân với gót chân nhô lên khỏi mặt đất. Điều này tương tự như việc đi của mèo hơn là của một con chó.
Đáp án C.