We can express our feelings and needs by using body language. Cats can do that too. The ways that cats use their tails to show their feelings and needs are interesting.
Unlike dogs, which generally wave their tails to express good feelings, cats use their tails to send a lot of signals. When a cat waves its tail strongly from side to side, it may be a sign for us to leave it alone, or we may get scrathed (抓伤). Throwing a little toy for the cat to play with can get it relaxed. When a cat holds its tail upwards with a slight move, it means the animal is very happy to see its owner.
We all like to cuddle (依偎) inside our bed, and cats do that thing, too. Much as little children like to wrap (用……缠绕) their arms around their Teddy Bears, cats like to wrap their own tails around their bodies to get a sense of safety while asleep. If we notice a cat sleeping in such a position, we should not break its peace.
Usually the tip of the cat’s tail doesn’t draw our attention. But its particular position may also show the cat’s feelings. For example, a cat holding the tip of its tail pointed downwards may try to say that it is not feeling comfortable. So at this point, the cat not only feels angry, but also unsafe. This may again be a sign for us not to upset the cat in any way.
In conclusion, cats use their tails in many different, sometimes funny ways to send us messages, and we can learn to know more.
小题1:According to the text, in which way are cats different from dogs?
A．Cats draw more attention from humans than dogs.
B．Cats are friendlier to humans than dogs.
C．Cats have more feelings than dogs.
D．Cats show more feelings with tails than dogs.小题2:When a cat waves its tail strongly from side to side, it probably feels .
A．safe
B．sleepy
C．anxious
D．hungry小题3:A cat wraps its tail around its body when sleeping to .
A．get its tail well relaxed
B．get a sense of safety
C．show friendship to its owner
D．warn strangers to keep off小题4:What does the fourth paragraph mainly tell us?
A．A cat can use its tail tip to show its feelings.
B．We should pay attention to the tip of a cat’s tail.
C．Why a cat holds the tip of its tail pointed downwards
D．A cat has many ways to express its feelings
小题1:D
小题2:C
小题3:B
小题4:A
题目分析：本文介绍的是猫比表达情感的不同方法，主要是通过尾巴来表示，并列举了多个例子来详细说明。
小题1:D 细节题。根据文章第二段1，2行Unlike dogs, which generally wave their tails to express good feelings, cats use their tails to send a lot of signals可知猫的尾巴表示出的信息更多，更丰富。而狗的尾巴主要表示的是快乐。故D正确。
小题2:C 细节题。根据文章第二段2,3行When a cat waves its tail strongly from side to side, it may be a sign for us to leave it alone, or we may get scrathed (抓伤).可知这个时候的猫很焦虑，很容易伤害别人。故C项正确。
小题3:B 细节题。根据第三段2,3行cats like to wrap their own tails around their bodies to get a sense of safety while asleep.可知猫这样做显示出安全感。故B正确。
小题4:A 段落大意题。根据本段第一行Usually the tip of the cat’s tail doesn’t draw our attention. But its particular position may also show the cat’s feelings.说明本段讲述的猫的尾巴尖部所反映出的信号。故A正确。
点评：本文介绍的是猫比表达情感的不同方法，主要是通过尾巴来表示，并列举了多个例子来详细说明。文章基本上是考查细节题，对此类题型考生可以首先从问题中找到关键词，然后以此为线索，运用略读及查阅的技巧在文中迅速寻找这一细节，找到后再把这一部分内容仔细阅读一遍，仔细比较所给选项与文中细节的细微区别，在准确理解细节的前提下，最后确定最佳答案。