题目
Dr.William Farber，a forward-thinking veterinarian，is not one to be swayed by the skepticism of his peers.After performing acupuncture on a rabbit，he asserts， "I am not crazy，" and instead considers himself to be "ahead of my time." Despite occasional ridicule from coworkers due to his unconventional methods，Farber is confident in the effectiveness of his approach. Farber，an alumnus of Colorado State University，initially followed a more traditional veterinary path.His interest in alternative treatments was piqued 20 years ago when he experienced severe back pain.After finding little relief from muscle-relaxing drugs，he turned to acupuncture —an ancient Chinese therapeutic practice —and was pleasantly surprised by the improvement he experienced after just a few sessions.This personal success inspired him to explore these techniques further，leading him to integrate them into his veterinary practice after a couple of years of study. Farber's holistic approach to veterinary medicine，which combines traditional Western treatments with acupuncture，chiropractic，and herbal medicine，has yielded positive outcomes for his patients.Leigh Tindale's dog，Charlie，who suffered from a serious heart condition，was given an additional five months of life thanks to Farber's treatments，which significantly alleviated Charlie's suffering.Similarly，Priscilla Dewing noticed that her horse，Nappy，enjoyed improved mobility and comfort after receiving a chiropractic adjustment. Farber is optimistic about the future of holistic veterinary medicine，and the growth in membership of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association —from 30 in 1982 to over 700 today —suggests that his optimism may be well-founded.He expresses his commitment to his work，saying， "Sometimes it surprises me that it works so well.I will do anything to help an animal.That's my job." His dedication to finding the most effective treatments for animals，whether traditional or holistic，underscores his commitment to his profession and the well-being of the animals he treats.（1）What do some of Farber's coworkers think of him？ ____ A.He's odd.B.He's strict.C.He's brave.D.He's rude.（2）Why did Farber decide to try acupuncture on pets？ ____ A.He was trained in it at university.B.He was inspired by another veterinarian.C.He benefited from it as a patient.D.He wanted to save money for pet owners.（3）What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about？ ____ A.Steps of a chiropractic treatment.B.The complexity of veterinarians' work.C.Examples of rare animal diseases.D.The effectiveness of holistic medicine.（4）Why does the author mention the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association？ ____ A.To prove Farber's point.B.To emphasize its importance.C.To praise veterinarians.D.To advocate animal protection.
Dr.William Farber，a forward-thinking veterinarian，is not one to be swayed by the skepticism of his peers.After performing acupuncture on a rabbit，he asserts， "I am not crazy，" and instead considers himself to be "ahead of my time." Despite occasional ridicule from coworkers due to his unconventional methods，Farber is confident in the effectiveness of his approach.
Farber，an alumnus of Colorado State University，initially followed a more traditional veterinary path.His interest in alternative treatments was piqued 20 years ago when he experienced severe back pain.After finding little relief from muscle-relaxing drugs，he turned to acupuncture —an ancient Chinese therapeutic practice —and was pleasantly surprised by the improvement he experienced after just a few sessions.This personal success inspired him to explore these techniques further，leading him to integrate them into his veterinary practice after a couple of years of study.
Farber's holistic approach to veterinary medicine，which combines traditional Western treatments with acupuncture，chiropractic，and herbal medicine，has yielded positive outcomes for his patients.Leigh Tindale's dog，Charlie，who suffered from a serious heart condition，was given an additional five months of life thanks to Farber's treatments，which significantly alleviated Charlie's suffering.Similarly，Priscilla Dewing noticed that her horse，Nappy，enjoyed improved mobility and comfort after receiving a chiropractic adjustment.
Farber is optimistic about the future of holistic veterinary medicine，and the growth in membership of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association —from 30 in 1982 to over 700 today —suggests that his optimism may be well-founded.He expresses his commitment to his work，saying， "Sometimes it surprises me that it works so well.I will do anything to help an animal.That's my job." His dedication to finding the most effective treatments for animals，whether traditional or holistic，underscores his commitment to his profession and the well-being of the animals he treats.
（1）What do some of Farber's coworkers think of him？ ____
A.He's odd.
B.He's strict.
C.He's brave.
D.He's rude.
（2）Why did Farber decide to try acupuncture on pets？ ____
A.He was trained in it at university.
B.He was inspired by another veterinarian.
C.He benefited from it as a patient.
D.He wanted to save money for pet owners.
（3）What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about？ ____
A.Steps of a chiropractic treatment.
B.The complexity of veterinarians' work.
C.Examples of rare animal diseases.
D.The effectiveness of holistic medicine.
（4）Why does the author mention the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association？ ____
A.To prove Farber's point.
B.To emphasize its importance.
C.To praise veterinarians.
D.To advocate animal protection.
Farber，an alumnus of Colorado State University，initially followed a more traditional veterinary path.His interest in alternative treatments was piqued 20 years ago when he experienced severe back pain.After finding little relief from muscle-relaxing drugs，he turned to acupuncture —an ancient Chinese therapeutic practice —and was pleasantly surprised by the improvement he experienced after just a few sessions.This personal success inspired him to explore these techniques further，leading him to integrate them into his veterinary practice after a couple of years of study.
Farber's holistic approach to veterinary medicine，which combines traditional Western treatments with acupuncture，chiropractic，and herbal medicine，has yielded positive outcomes for his patients.Leigh Tindale's dog，Charlie，who suffered from a serious heart condition，was given an additional five months of life thanks to Farber's treatments，which significantly alleviated Charlie's suffering.Similarly，Priscilla Dewing noticed that her horse，Nappy，enjoyed improved mobility and comfort after receiving a chiropractic adjustment.
Farber is optimistic about the future of holistic veterinary medicine，and the growth in membership of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association —from 30 in 1982 to over 700 today —suggests that his optimism may be well-founded.He expresses his commitment to his work，saying， "Sometimes it surprises me that it works so well.I will do anything to help an animal.That's my job." His dedication to finding the most effective treatments for animals，whether traditional or holistic，underscores his commitment to his profession and the well-being of the animals he treats.
（1）What do some of Farber's coworkers think of him？ ____
A.He's odd.
B.He's strict.
C.He's brave.
D.He's rude.
（2）Why did Farber decide to try acupuncture on pets？ ____
A.He was trained in it at university.
B.He was inspired by another veterinarian.
C.He benefited from it as a patient.
D.He wanted to save money for pet owners.
（3）What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about？ ____
A.Steps of a chiropractic treatment.
B.The complexity of veterinarians' work.
C.Examples of rare animal diseases.
D.The effectiveness of holistic medicine.
（4）Why does the author mention the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association？ ____
A.To prove Farber's point.
B.To emphasize its importance.
C.To praise veterinarians.
D.To advocate animal protection.
题目解答
答案
（1）观点态度题。由本文第一段中最后一句话Despite occasional ridicule from coworkers due to his unconventional methods，Farber is confident in the effectiveness of his approach.（尽管由于他的非传统方法偶尔会受到同事的嘲笑，但Farber对自己方法的有效性很有信心。）可知，一些同事会嘲笑Farber，可能会认为他有点奇怪。故选A。
（2）推理判断题。由本文第二段中最后一句话This personal success inspired him to explore these techniques further，leading him to integrate them into his veterinary practice after a couple of years of study.（这一个人成功激励他进一步探索这些技术，经过几年的学习，他将这些技术融入到他的兽医实践中。）可知促使Farber尝试将针灸用于宠物的原因是作为病人他从针灸中受益过。故选C。
（3）段落大意题。由本文第三段"Farber's holistic approach to veterinary medicine，which combines traditional Western treatments with acupuncture，chiropractic，and herbal medicine，has yielded positive outcomes for his patients.Leigh Tindale's dog，Charlie，who suffered from a serious heart condition，was given an additional five months of life thanks to Farber's treatments，which significantly alleviated Charlie's suffering.Similarly，Priscilla Dewing noticed that her horse，Nappy，enjoyed improved mobility and comfort after receiving a chiropractic adjustment.（Farber的兽医整体疗法将传统的西方疗法与针灸、脊椎指压疗法和草药结合起来，为他的病人带来了积极的效果。Leigh Tindale的狗Charlie患有严重的心脏病，由于Farber的治疗，它多活了五个月，这大大减轻了Charlie的痛苦。同样，Priscilla Dewing注意到，她的马Nappy在接受脊椎按摩治疗后，活动能力和舒适度都有所提高。）可知，第三段主要讨论了整体医学的有效性。故选D。
（4）推理判断题。由本文最后一段中第一句话Farber is optimistic about the future of holistic veterinary medicine，and the growth in membership of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association—from 30 in 1982 to over 700 today—suggests that his optimism may be well-founded.（Farber对整体兽医学的未来持乐观态度，美国整体兽医学协会会员的增长——从1982年的30个增加到今天的700多个——表明他的乐观可能是有根据的。）可知，作者提到美国整体兽医协会是为了证明Farber的观点。故选A。
（2）推理判断题。由本文第二段中最后一句话This personal success inspired him to explore these techniques further，leading him to integrate them into his veterinary practice after a couple of years of study.（这一个人成功激励他进一步探索这些技术，经过几年的学习，他将这些技术融入到他的兽医实践中。）可知促使Farber尝试将针灸用于宠物的原因是作为病人他从针灸中受益过。故选C。
（3）段落大意题。由本文第三段"Farber's holistic approach to veterinary medicine，which combines traditional Western treatments with acupuncture，chiropractic，and herbal medicine，has yielded positive outcomes for his patients.Leigh Tindale's dog，Charlie，who suffered from a serious heart condition，was given an additional five months of life thanks to Farber's treatments，which significantly alleviated Charlie's suffering.Similarly，Priscilla Dewing noticed that her horse，Nappy，enjoyed improved mobility and comfort after receiving a chiropractic adjustment.（Farber的兽医整体疗法将传统的西方疗法与针灸、脊椎指压疗法和草药结合起来，为他的病人带来了积极的效果。Leigh Tindale的狗Charlie患有严重的心脏病，由于Farber的治疗，它多活了五个月，这大大减轻了Charlie的痛苦。同样，Priscilla Dewing注意到，她的马Nappy在接受脊椎按摩治疗后，活动能力和舒适度都有所提高。）可知，第三段主要讨论了整体医学的有效性。故选D。
（4）推理判断题。由本文最后一段中第一句话Farber is optimistic about the future of holistic veterinary medicine，and the growth in membership of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association—from 30 in 1982 to over 700 today—suggests that his optimism may be well-founded.（Farber对整体兽医学的未来持乐观态度，美国整体兽医学协会会员的增长——从1982年的30个增加到今天的700多个——表明他的乐观可能是有根据的。）可知，作者提到美国整体兽医协会是为了证明Farber的观点。故选A。