你的猫是否爱你？这些是科学判断依据

Cats do love their owners, according to science. Look out for these behaviors(行为) to know whether your cat truly loves you.

1. Watch how they greet you

How your cat greets you is important. A tail held in the upright position shows a friendly intention(意图). Some cats also use an upright question mark shaped tail to greet someone they like. Rolling over and showing its belly(腹部) is another sign that a cat has trust in you. The feeling when your cat hits the back of your knee can also be a sign that they feel a close bond(关系) to you.

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Cats use scent to know members of their social group or family. Cats often rub their heads against people if they trust them. Does your cat rub its head or side against your legs? The cat does it because it regards you as a friend and loves you.

3. They get up close

Cats are very protective of their personal space and don’t like unacquainted people. If a cat allows you to get close to it, that suggests a close bond. A cat shows its deep trust by sleeping near you. Besides, it’s licking your hand or face can be a show of love.

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1.Which of the greetings are considered friendly? ① Your cat puts its tail in the upright position. ② Your cat keeps its tail hanging down. ③ Your cat shows its belly to you. ④Your cat hits the back of your knee.

A ①②③

B ①②④

C ②③④

D ①③④

解析：选D。D细节理解题。根据第二段的“A tail held in the upright position shows a friendly intention”以及“Rolling over and showing their belly is another sign that a cat has trust in you. The feeling when your cat hits the back of your knee can also be a sign...”可知，猫的尾巴直立表示友好，猫露出肚皮以及蹭你的小腿也是友好的表现。只有②项“垂着尾巴”文章未提及。故选D。

2.What can be put back in the “ ▲ ”?

A Watch how they shut and open their eyes.

B Allow you to get close to their food.

C Watch how they rub their heads.

D Look out for scenting(气味).

解析：选D。D推理判断题。根据第三段的中心句“Cats use scent to know members of their social group or family.”可知，本段主要描述猫使用气味来识别其社会群体或家庭成员，因此“注意气味”符合段意。故选D。

3.What can we know about cats from the text?

A Cats always doubt if their owner loves them.

B For cats, getting closer shows closeness.

C It is easy for cats to trust humans.

D Cats are tired of staying alone.

解析：选B。B细节理解题。根据最后一段的“If a cat allows you to get close to it, that suggests a close bond.”可知，猫非常保护自己的私人空间，如果一只猫允许你靠近它，这表明你和它有着亲密的关系。故选B。

4.What does the underlined word “unacquainted” mean?

A Unfamiliar.

B Unbelievable.

C Polite.

D Humorous.

解析：选A。A 词义猜测题。根据划线部分前面的“Cats are very protective of their personal space”和后面的“If a cat allows you to get close to it, that suggests a close bond.”可知，猫非常保护自己的私密空间。如果一只猫让你靠近它，这意味着你们关系亲密。因此猫不欢迎陌生的人靠近。故选A。

5.What is the best title for this text?

A Three ways to let your cat feel safe and comfortable.

B Ways to know whether your cat is happy or not.

C Three ways to tell if your cat loves you.

D Ways to let your cat feel a close bond to you.

解析：选C。C主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了三个方法来判断你的猫是否爱你。故选C。