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Purr-Fection!看谁在呼噜
by Leigh Goldberg
Described as the feline equivalent to smiling, purring is the ultimate expression of affection.
被形容为和人类的微笑一样，猫咪的呼噜声是表达情感的最佳方式。

 Cats make strange noises called purrs, but they don't come from their stomachs. The average domestic cat purrs _(1)_ around 25 decibels. This buzzing sound varies in tone and loudness from species to species. However, scientists are not sure how cats create this _(2)_ phenomenon. The best explanation they've given is that the muscles around the cat's larynx (喉头) alternately tighten and loosen to create the audible vibrations.
 Why cats purr is another question that has puzzled scientists. The most commonly accepted theory is that it's an expression of affection. Most cat owners know that their cats purr when being petted. It's also a _(3)_ tool, with mother cats purring to help their blind and deaf newborn kittens locate them during nursing. Oddly enough, cats also purr when they are nervous, stressed, or injured. This is their built-in remedy for _(4)_ tension. This supports the new theory that purring releases endorphins (脑内啡), which _(5)_ painkillers and help with relaxation.
 Speaking of purring, Smokey is the world's loudest cat because her deafening purr measures 80 to 85 decibels on average, with a top reading of _(6)_ 92 decibels. _(7)_ a running lawnmower next to your ear and you'll know what 92 decibels feel like. Her owners often have a hard time hearing the television when she's in the room, but they are rest assured that her purring is just Smokey being a happy cat.

1. The average domestic cat purrs at around 25 decibels. 理由:
a. 本空格在测试 『介词 at + 数字或与数字有关之名词』的用法∶
凡表『年纪』、『速度』、『价格』或与『数字』有关之名词，如∶decibel（分贝，音量强度单位）、age（年龄）、speed（速度）、cost（价格、代价）、price（价格）等，均与介词 at 并用。
at + 数字 + decibel(s)以若干分贝
at the age/speed of + 数字以若干年纪　速度
at the cost/price of + 数字以若干价格
例: Listening to music at over 85 decibels for a long period of time can cause damage to hearing.
（长期以 85 分贝以上的音量听音乐可能会造成听力受损。）
例: The actor died at the age of 35.
（那名男演员 35 岁时去世。）
b. 根据上述，可知应选 (B)。
2. However, scientists are not sure how cats create this vocal phenomenon. 理由:
a. (A) verbal a. 言语的
(B) vacant a. 空缺的；未被占用的
例: There were some vacant seats in the front row.
（前排有一些空位。）
(C) visual a. 视力的；视觉的
(D) vocal a. 声音的
b. 猫咪发出的呼噜声是一种『声音的』现象，故根据语意，可知应选 (D)。
3. It's also a communication tool, with mother cats purring to help their blind and deaf newborn kittens locate them during nursing. 理由:
a. (A) description n. 描写，叙述
beyond description
无法言喻，非笔墨所能形容
例: My trip to Spain last month was beyond description.
（我上个月的西班牙之旅真是棒得难以形容。）
(B) recommendation n. 推荐
(C) transportation n. 运输
(D) communication n. 交流，沟通
例: Deaf people use sign language as a form of communication.
（听障人士用手语作为沟通的方式。）
b. 根据语意，可知应选 (D)。
4. This is their built-in remedy for relieving tension. 理由:
a. (A) relieve vt. 缓和，减轻
例: I had to lie on my side to relieve the pressure in my lower back.
（我必须侧躺以减轻我下背部承受的压力。）
(B) polish vt. 磨光，擦亮
例: The soldier finished polishing his boots just in time for inspection.
（那名士兵及时赶在检阅前把靴子擦亮。）
(C) extend vt. 延伸，延长
(D) interrupt vt. 打断，中断
例: It's impolite to interrupt others while they are talking.
（打断别人谈话是很不礼貌的。）
b. 根据语意，可知应选 (A)，置入後表这是它们体内一种『减轻』压力的机制。
5. This supports the new theory that purring releases endorphins, which serve as painkillers and help with relaxation. 理由:
a. (A) hand in...缴交　递交┅┅
= turn in...
例: We turned in our report a day early to get extra points.
（我们提早一天交报告，以获得加分。）
(B) carry out...执行┅┅
例: We need more money to carry out the plan.
（我们需要更多资金来执行这项计划。）
(C) serve as...充当┅┅（之用）；作为┅┅
例: These lamps mainly serve as decorative pieces.
（这些台灯主要是拿来当作装饰品用。）
(D) apply to...适用於┅┅；向┅┅提出申请
例: These new regulations apply to everyone in the office.
（这些新规定适用於办公室里的每个人。）
b. 根据语意，可知应选 (C)。
6. Speaking of purring, Smokey is the world's loudest cat..., with a top reading of up to 92 decibels. 理由:
a. (A) owing to...由於┅┅
例: We were an hour late owing to the traffic jam.
（因为塞车，我们迟到了 1 小时。）
(B) as well as...和┅┅一样好；以及┅┅
例: I like to listen to hip-hop as well as electronic music.
（我喜欢听嘻哈乐以及电子乐。）
(C) up to + 数字高达　多达┅┅（数目）
例: Billy can eat up to five bowls of rice in one sitting.
（比利一餐最多可以吃下 5 碗饭。）
(D) as long as...和┅┅一样长；只要┅┅
b. 空格後有 92 decibels（92 分贝），故根据上述语意及用法，可知应选 (C)，置入後表它震耳欲聋的呼噜声，最高曾测到『高达』 92 分贝。
7. Imagine a running lawnmower next to your ear and you'll know what 92 decibels feel like.理由:
a. 本空格在测试以下固定用法∶
以原形动词起首的命令句(,) and/or + 主词 + 助动词（will, may, can）+ 原形动词┅┅，（那麽）　否则┅┅
注意:
上述用法中的 and 译成『那麽』，亦可视情况不必译出。
例: Take the medicine the doctor gave you and you will feel better.
（把医生开给你的药吃了，你就会觉得舒服一点。）
例: Hurry up or we'll miss the flight.
（快一点，否则我们会错过班机。）
类似用法:
数量词 + 名词(,) and + 主词 + 助动词（will, may, can）+ 原形动词┅┅，（那麽）┅┅
例: Three more hours and I'll be leaving for Canada.
（再过 3 个小时，我就要动身前往加拿大了。）
b. 空格後有名词词组 a running lawnmower（运作中的割草机）及连接词 and ，故根据上述，可知应选 (B) Imagine。

1. vary vi. 变化
vary in...在┅┅方面有所不同
vary from...to...从┅┅到┅┅有所不同
例: My grandmother's roses vary in color and size.
（我奶奶种的玫瑰颜色和大小各不相同。）
例: The side effects of this drug vary from person to person.
（这种药的副作用因人而异。）
2. alternately adv. 交替地；轮流地
例: This baseball game has been alternately boring and exciting.
（这场棒球比赛时而无聊时而刺激。）
3. vibration n. 颤动，震动
例: Vibrations could still be felt three minutes after the earthquake.
（地震发生过後的 3 分钟仍可感到震动。）
4. puzzle vt. 使迷惑，使困惑 & n. 谜题
solve a puzzle解开谜题
例: This question puzzles me. I have no idea what the answer is.
（这问题让我困惑。我不知道答案是什麽。）
5. affection n. 情感；情爱
例: The couple showed their affection by holding hands on the street.
（这对情侣在街上手牵手，展现他们之间的爱意。）
6. locate vt. 找出┅┅的位置
例: The police located the suspects after getting an anonymous tip.
（警方在接获匿名线报後，找到嫌疑犯。）
7. Oddly enough, S + V奇怪的是，┅┅
oddly adv. 奇怪地，古怪地
例: Oddly enough, Kent's dog only barks at girls with long hair.
（说来奇怪，肯特的狗只对长头发的女生吠叫。）
8. remedy n. 补救（方法）；治疗（与介词 for 并用）
例: Coca-Cola was originally a remedy for stomach problems.
（可口可乐本来是治疗胃病的药。）
9. Speaking of sb/sth, S + V提到　说到某人　某事，┅┅
例: Speaking of universities, did you know that I got accepted into NYU?
（说到大学，你知道我被纽约大学录取了吗？）
10. on average平均而言
例: On average, we work five hours of overtime each week.
（平均而言，我们 1 个星期加班 5 个小时。）
11. have a hard time + V-ing/with + N做┅┅有困难；在┅┅方面有困难
= have problems + V-ing/with + N
= have trouble + V-ing/with + N
= have difficulty + V-ing/with + N
例: When Toby got promoted, he had a hard time adapting to his new duties.
（托比升官後，不太能适应他的新职责。）
例: Iris always has problems with math.
（艾莉丝数学总是算不好。）
12. rest assured + that 子句某人大可放心┅┅
assured a. 得到保证的
例: You can rest assured that I will pay the money back to you.
（你大可放心，我会把欠你的钱还给你。）

1. purr n.（猫发出的）呼噜声 & vi.（猫）发出呼噜声
2. domestic a. 驯养的；家庭的
a domestic animal家畜
3. buzzing a. 发出嗡嗡声的
4. tone n. 音调；音色
5. phenomenon n. 现象（单数形）
phenomena n. 现象（复数形）
6. explanation n. 解释，说明
7. larynx n. 喉头
8. tighten vi. 变紧；绷紧
9. loosen vi. 变松；松弛
10. audible a. 可听见的
11. expression n. 表达，表示
12. pet vt. 抚摸
13. newborn a. 新生的
14. kitten n. 小猫
15. nurse vi. 喂奶；（婴儿）吃奶
16. stressed a. 感到有压力的
17. built-in a. 天生的；　入的
18. tension n.（精神上的）紧张
19. endorphin n. 脑内啡（脑分泌的具有镇痛作用的氨基酸）
20. painkiller n. 止痛药
21. relaxation n. 放松
22. deafening a. 震耳欲聋的
23. reading n. 读数
24. lawnmower n. 割草机

看谁在呼噜
被形容为和人类的微笑一样，猫咪的呼噜声是表达情感的最佳方式。
 猫咪会发出称为呼噜声的奇怪声音，但这种声音并不是从它们肚子发出来的。一般家猫发出的呼噜声大约为 25 分贝。这种呼噜响的声音因猫品种的不同，而在声调和音量上有所差别。然而，科学家不确定猫咪是如何制造出这种声音现象。他们提供最佳的解释就是猫咪喉头附近的肌肉会交替收缩和放松，制造出这种声音震动。
 为什麽猫咪会呼噜是另一个让科学家无解的疑问。最广为接受的理论为这是一种情感的表示。大部分的猫咪饲主晓得他们的猫儿在被抚摸时，会发出呼噜的声音。呼噜声也是一种沟通的工具，猫妈妈哺乳时，发出呼噜声来帮助它们刚出生尚无视力和听力的小猫找到位置。不过奇怪的是，猫咪在紧张、压力大或受伤时也会呼噜。这是它们体内一种减轻压力的机制。这证实了呼噜会分泌脑内啡的这种新理论，而脑内啡能作为止痛药并有助於放松。
 说到呼噜，Smokey 可是世界上呼噜最大声的猫，因为它震耳欲聋的呼噜声被测出平均有 80 到 85 分贝，最高还曾测到高达 92 分贝。想像一台运作中的割草机在你耳边隆隆作响，你就晓得 92 分贝到底有多吵。Smokey 在房间时，它的饲主常听不见电视机的声音，但他们很放心，因为 Smokey 的呼噜只是表示它是苹非常开心猫咪。
答案∶1. (B) 2. (D) 3. (D) 4. (A) 5. (C) 6. (C) 7. (B)