1. Your cat knows how you feel 初中基础 (2322 期 20160304) 45 版

2. Pre-reading 1. What kind of cat is it? The Siamese Cat ( 暹罗猫 ) Temperament ( 性格 ): friendly, devoted, lively and intelligent British Shorthair cat ( 英国短毛猫 ) Temperament: friendly and affectionate ( 亲人 的 ), loyal, good with children and other pets. Chinese rural cat ( 中华 田园猫 ) Temperament: naughty and independent

3. Pre-reading 2. Do you know these cats’ behaviors? Match the picture with the right description. Hmmmm. I'm interested. I'm happy to see you. Let's be friends. I'm crazy about you. Go away! I'm so excited!

4. While-reading Using the words or phrases in the box to complete the summary. spend behaviors contrary compared with facing Moriah and Jennifer’s study suggests that _______________ our dogs, cats are better at reading their owners’ facial expressions. When _______ a smiling owner, the cats performed positively. They were willing to _______ more time close to their smiling owners and show friendly ________. On the _______, they were not interested in those owners who were often frowning. spend behaviors contrary facing compared with

5. Language study 1. facial 2. perform 3. obvious 4. response 5. gesture A. something that is done as a reaction to something else B. easy to see or notice C. a movement of the hands, arms or head, etc. to express an idea or feeling D. of or relating to a person's face E. to carry out an action of behavior Match the words to the right definitions.

6. Language study Complete each sentence with one word in its correct form. 1.Jerry didn't answer but his ________ expression changed. 2. Most of the students ___________ well in the exam. 3. I know you don't like her, but do you have to make it so ________? 4. He got a ________ to his letter. response perform facial obvious facial performed obvious response

7. After reading Which animals do you like best? Why? Have a discussion with your partner.