v 听力原文

There's an endless amount of scientific data proving that dogs can develop strong bonds with their owners. People aren't kidding when they say they love their dog or their dog loves them, but were rather ignorant about the nature of the relationships that form between dogs. In an effort to understand the matter further, I spoke with doctors Mark Beckhoff, a researcher and former professor of animal behavior. The doctors'response to the question of whether or not dogs can fall in love like humans do was a straight "Of course!" He went on to say that if love is defined as a long-term commitment, meaning dogs seek one another out when they're apart, they're happy when they're reunited, they protect one another, they feed one another, they raise their children together. Then, of course, dogs love each other. Now our furry friends don't really experience romantic love, like in the movies, but they can form deep and lasting bonds with their fellow dogs as well as humans. In fact, evidence shows almost dogs stay with one partner their whole lives. In actuality, love between dogs can be even more intimate than human relationships. When they interact, they aren't afraid to smell each other and will express themselves clearly and honestly. Once again, it seems we have a lot to learn from dogs.

v 重要单词

1. ignorant [ˈɪɡnərənt] adj. 无知的;愚昧的

“ignorant”是一个形容词，意思为“无知的;愚昧的”。在此句中出现可以理解为“但是对于形成狗与狗之间的本质关系却一无所知”。该单词不认识意思则会影响对文章的理解，需重点掌握。

2. lasting [ˈlɑːstɪŋ] adj. 持久的;永恒的 n. 厚实斜纹织物 v. 持续;维持(last的ing形式)

本单词有很多词性，意思不同。同学们需要根据文章的语境判断这个单词在文中属于什么词性，从而判断单词含义。在文章中作为形容词“持久的”理解。

3. evidence [ˈevɪdəns] n. 证据，证明;迹象;明显 vt. 证明

该单词在四六级考试中属于常考词汇，两个词性的意思都很重要。需要同学们重点记忆理解。

4. intimate [ˈɪntɪmət] adj. 亲密的;私人的;精通的 n. 知己;至交 vt. 暗示;通知;宣布

“intimate”这个单词有很多词意，也属于四六级考试的常考词汇。在此句中是形容词，意为“亲密的”。

5. interact [ˌɪntərˈækt] vt. 互相影响;互相作用 vi. 互相影响;互相作用 n. 幕间剧;幕间休息

该单词是四六级考试中一个很重要的词汇。在考试中出现一般为动词含义。因此本单词作为动词的意思需要大家好好掌握。在此句中作为动词，可以理解为“当它们互动时”。

v 优秀词组

1. in an effort to 企图(努力想);试图要

2. speak with 和… …谈话

3. fall in love 坠入爱河

4. in fact 事实上，实际上

5. afraid to do 害怕去做

v 全文参考翻译

有无数的科学数据证明狗能与主人建立牢固的关系。当他们说爱自己的狗或者他们的狗爱自己时，他们并不是在开玩笑，但是对于形成狗与狗之间的本质关系却一无所知。为了进一步了解这一问题，我采访了研究员、前动物行为教授马克·贝克霍夫博士。对于狗是否能像人类一样坠入爱河的问题，这位博士的回答直截了当，“狗当然可以了!”他接着说，如果爱被定义为一种长期的承诺，那就意味着狗在分开的时候会互相寻找，它们在团聚的时候会很高兴，它们会相互保护，互相喂食，它们会一起抚养孩子。当然，狗也会彼此相爱。现在，我们毛茸茸的朋友并不像电影里那样，真正体验到浪漫的爱情，但是它们可以和同类以及人类形成深厚而持久的联系。事实上，证据显示几乎所有的狗一生只和一个伴侣在一起。事实上，狗与狗之间的爱甚至比人与人之间的关系更亲密。当它们互动时，它们不怕闻到对方的气味，会清楚而诚实地表达自己。再次看来，我们有很多东西要向狗学习。