A. The behavior of locals does not represent their true nature.
B. It is likely that locals would hesitate to welcome visitors.
C. Locals perform the acts naturally and without thinking.
D. Locals do not feel at home in these busy cities.
6. In which city are locals more likely to understand tourists and new residents?
A. Dublin.
B. Auckland.
C. Charleston.
D. Victoria.
7. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To introduce the tourism in some cities.
B. To show the friendliness of different cities.
C. To make a comparison between some cities.
D. To analyze the nature of people from different countries.
C
Reading to dogs is an unusual way to help children improve their literacy skills(读写能力) . With their shining bro wn eyes, wagging tails, and unconditional love, dogs can provide the nonjudgmental listeners needed for a beginning reader to gain confidence, according to Intermountain Therapy Animals (ITA) in Salt Lake City. The group says it is the first program in the country to use dogs to help develop literacy in children, with the introduction of Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ).
The Salt Lake City Public Library is sold on the idea. “Li teracy specialists admit that children who read below the level of their fellow pupils are often afraid of reading aloud in a group, often have lower self-respect, and regard reading as a headache.” said Lisa Myton, manager of the children’s department.
La st November the two groups started “Dog Day Afternoon” in the children’s department of the main library. About 25 children attended each of the four Saturday-afternoon classes, reading for half an hour. Those who attended three or four of the classes received a “paw graphed” book at the last class.
The program was so successful that the library plans to repeat it in April, according to Dana Thumpowsky, public relations manager.
8. What is mainly discussed in the text?
A. Children’s reading difficulties.
B. Advantages of raising dogs.