中考阅读理解深入逻辑分析-007 Hooves of Justice: The Equine Guardians 正义之蹄：马匹守护者
文章正文
Police officer Dennis was recently patrolling（巡逻）the streets of Newark, New Jersey. Suddenly, he found four men
fighting. As he approached, one of the men tried fleeing, but failed. The police horse tracked down the suspect and
arrested him.
“He thought he was going to get away,” Dennis said. “But you can’t outrun these horses.”
In Newark and cities across the country, retired racehorses are finding new careers fighting crime. The horses are
helping departments with various types of police work. Horses have helped patrol parking lots and schools. They have
patrolled city streets. They have chased down criminals.
Police officers say retired racehorses make perfect additions to their departments for several reasons. The
1,200-pound horses are effective crime-fighting forces. The mounted（骑马的）police officers used them to arrest thieves.
The animals’ natural intelligence helps as well. Horses can be easily trained to perform duties connected with fighting
crime. In addition to being intelligent, horses are generally calm animals. The horse must also be able to follow six
commands—walk, stop, stand, back up, side left, and side right. If a horse does not meet his department’s needs, it is
returned.
Most of the horses came from Jennifer Nagle’s rescue group. The group has found homes for more than 2,000 horses
since it was started 20 years ago. However, today’s troubled economy has made the job of Nagle’s group more challenging.
Caring for a horse can cost a great deal of money. According to Nagle, the number of horses in need of new homes has
multiplied in recent months. Owners used to call her group and offer one horse for adoption. Now, some inquire about
finding homes for five or six retired racehorses.
The adoption of horses by police departments is a win-win for all. The horses enjoy new homes and companions（同
伴）.Police departments feel closer to people in the community.
"The kids love the horses. A 3-year-old even walked up and petted his police horse."
The animals also have the ability to ease possibly upsetting situations. Another child who had gotten lost during a
shopping trip could not find his parents. The police let the child pet the animal until the boy’s parents were located. The
child wiped away his tears. He just thought the horse was the greatest thing in the world.
文章问题
88 The police horse helped Dennis catch the suspect, didn’t it?
89 Which phrase in the first paragraph has the same meaning as “run after”?
90 When was Jennifer Nagle’s rescue group started?
91 Why docs Nagle’s group face more challenges?
92 What can police horses do for the kids?
93 What makes retired racehorses perfect addition to the police departments?
（List at least 3 advantages）
文章解析
1 文章大意
这篇文章讲述了在新泽西州纽瓦克市以及其他城市，退休赛马被赋予了新的职业——打击犯罪。这些马匹帮助警察部门执行各种类型的警务工作，包括巡逻、追捕罪犯等。文章还提到了Jennifer Nagle的救援组织，该组织帮助这些马匹找到新家，但在当前经济形势下，这项工作变得更加具有挑战性。此外，文章强调了马匹在社区中的作用，它们不仅为警察部门带来了好处，还为社区中的孩子们带来了欢乐。
2 每段中心思想
第一段：描述了警察Dennis如何利用警马逮捕逃跑的嫌疑人。
第二段：介绍了退休赛马在各地警察部门中的新角色，以及它们在打击犯罪中的用途。
第三段：解释了为什么退休赛马是警察部门的完美补充，包括它们的体型、力量、智慧和冷静。
第四段：讲述了Jennifer Nagle的救援组织如何帮助这些马匹找到新家，以及经济形势对这项工作的影响。
第五段：强调了马匹在社区中的作用，特别是对孩子们的积极影响。
3 每段之间的逻辑关系
第一段通过一个具体的例子引入了文章的主题，即警马在警务工作中的作用。
第二段和第三段进一步阐述了警马的工作内容和它们成为警马的优势。
第四段转向了马匹的来源问题，介绍了救援组织的工作和它们面临的挑战。
第五段则讨论了警马在社区中的作用，特别是对孩子们的影响，这强调了警马项目的社会效益。
4 逐一回答问题
88 The police horse helped Dennis catch the suspect, didn’t it?
问题翻译：警马帮助Dennis抓住了嫌疑人，不是吗？
回答：Yes, the police horse helped Dennis catch the suspect.
回答翻译：是的，警马帮助Dennis抓住了嫌疑人。
依据："The police horse tracked down the suspect and arrested him."
依据翻译：警马追踪到嫌疑人并逮捕了他。
89 Which phrase in the first paragraph has the same meaning as “run after”?
问题翻译：第一段中哪个短语与“追赶”意思相同？
回答："tried fleeing" has the same meaning as "run after" in the context of the first paragraph.
回答翻译：在第一段中，“试图逃跑”与“追赶”意思相同。
依据："one of the men tried fleeing, but failed."
依据翻译：其中一名男子试图逃跑，但失败了。
90 When was Jennifer Nagle’s rescue group started?
问题翻译：Jennifer Nagle的救援组织是什么时候开始的？
回答：Jennifer Nagle’s rescue group was started 20 years ago.
回答翻译：Jennifer Nagle的救援组织始于20年前。
依据："The group has found homes for more than 2,000 horses since it was started 20 years ago."
依据翻译：该组织自从20年前成立以来，已经为2000多匹马找到了家。
91 Why does Nagle’s group face more challenges?
问题翻译：为什么Nagle的团队面临更多挑战？
回答：Nagle’s group faces more challenges because of today’s troubled economy.
回答翻译：由于当前的经济困境，Nagle的团队面临更多挑战。
依据："However, today’s troubled economy has made the job of Nagle’s group more challenging."
依据翻译：然而，当前的经济困境使得Nagle的团队工作更具挑战性。
92 What can police horses do for the kids?
问题翻译：警马能为孩子们做什么？
回答：Police horses can provide comfort and companionship to kids, and help ease upsetting situations.
回答翻译：警马能为孩子们提供安慰和陪伴，并帮助缓解紧张的情况。
依据："The animals also have the ability to ease possibly upsetting situations."
依据翻译：这些动物还有能力缓解可能令人不安的情况。
93 What makes retired racehorses perfect addition to the police departments? (List at least 3 advantages)
问题翻译：什么使得退休赛马成为警察部门的完美补充？（至少列出3个优势）
回答：Retired racehorses are perfect additions to police departments because they are strong and effective crime-fighting forces, intelligent and easily trainable, and generally calm animals.
回答翻译：退休赛马成为警察部门的完美补充，因为它们强壮且有效的打击犯罪力量，聪明且易于训练，通常是冷静的动物。
依据："The 1,200-pound horses are effective crime-fighting forces. The animals’ natural intelligence helps as well. Horses can be easily trained to perform duties connected with fighting crime. In addition to being intelligent, horses are generally calm animals."
依据翻译：1200磅的马是有效的打击犯罪力量。这些动物的自然智慧也有所帮助。马可以被轻易训练来执行与打击犯罪有关的职责。除了聪明，马通常还是冷静的动物。
