The relationship between dogs and humans began around 30,000 years ago. Wolves followed humans to eat leftovers (剩饭) from hunting trips. The friendlier ones got more food from the humans, and over many years the wolves evolved into the pet dogs we know.
Dog’s intelligence, loyalty (忠诚) and good sense of smell and hearing made them perfect companions and helpers. In fact, dogs that have special skills help humans in many parts of life. They are used in all sorts of assistant roles, for example, they help people with disabilities and medical conditions, or those who are feeling worried or unhappy.
The story of guide dogs
In 1931, two British women started training dogs to help soldiers who lost their eyesight in the First World War. This was the start of the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. A guide dog’s training begins as a puppy. They learn many skills, such as sitting, staying, waiting ect., before they are matched with an owner, and they train together before their partnership begins.
Other service dogs
Dogs can help people with other disabilities and medical conditions as well. “Hearing dogs” help people with hearing problems by warning them of important sounds like smoke alarms or phones. Dogs also support people with diabetes (a condition that leads to too much sugar in the blood) by reminding their owners when they need to take medicine.
Emotional support dogs
Dogs can comfort people and help to build their confidence. In the UK, some charities bring dogs into hospitals to cheer people up. People also take dogs into schools and pupils can read to them, boosting the students’ confidence and enjoyment of books.
28. Jeremy, a 10-year-old boy, always feels nervous while speaking in public. Maybe ______ can help to build his confidence.
A.the guide dog | B.the service dog |
C.the emotional support dog | D.the friendlier wolves |
29. What characters of dogs are NOT mentioned in the article?
A.Intelligence. | B.Fierceness. |
C.Loyalty. | D.Good sense of smell and hearing. |
30. The main idea of the passage is about ______.
A.wolves that have special skills |
B.dogs that become our helpers |
C.the history of guided dogs |
D.the emotional connection between humans and dogs |