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Of the thousands of different kinds of animals that exist in the world man has learned to make friends with an enormous number.

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问题     Of the thousands of different kinds of animals that exist in the world man has learned to make friends with an enormous number. Some are pets, offering him companionship; some give protection, and some do hard work which man cannot do for himself. Others, unfortunately, are kept as food. Dogs, which serve man in all four capacities(Korea and China are big dog eaters), are found in various breeds(品种)in all countries of the world. The Husky can live in the cold polar regions, and the Saluki is a1 home in the hottest parts of Central Africa. The inhabitants of certain countries are dependent for their very lives on the camel. In the West Indies the little donkey, strong and sure-footed, carrying heavy loads even in mountainous places, is a familiar sight.
    Trained and tamed for many generations, domestic animals are not accustomed to roaming in search of food and shelter. They look to their masters to provide for their needs, and as long as these are supplied, they are content to do what their masters require.
    All domestic animals need proper food. It must he suitahle for them, sufficient in quantity, fresh and clean. Some people feed a pet dog or cat on left-over food, and then wonder why the animal seems listless(倦怠的)and dull. The quantity of food depends on the size of the animal and the amount of exercise it takes. Overfeeding is as bad as underfeeding. Containers for food and water must be washed regularly if the animal is to maintain good health.
    Even well-cared-for animals may sometimes fall ill. If this happens, the wise master seeks the best advice he can get. All sorts of medicines and treatments are available for sick animals, and in some countries organizations exist to provide them free or at a cheap price. Useful, friendly and hardworking animals deserve to have some time, money and attention spent on their health.
What does the author mainly want to convey in the first paragraph?
选项 A、There exist thousands of species of animals in the world.
B、Man came to establish a close relationship with a number of animals.
C、In some regions dogs seem to be more closely related to man.
D、Most animals existing in the world are kept by humans now.
答案B
解析 本题属于主旨大意题，提问的是作者在第一段中主要传达什么意思。文中第一句“Of the thousands of different kinds of animals that exist in the world man has learned to make friends with an enormous number”是本段的中心句。根据本句的内容可知，作者所要传达的中心意思是人类已经学会与诸多动物建立亲密的关系。所以答案为B)。
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