Buck’s first day on the beach was a nightmare. Every hour was filled with shock or surprise. He had been suddenly removed from civilization and thrown into the heart of a primitive world. Here there was neither peace nor rest, nor a moment’s safety. It was essential to be constantly alert, for these dogs and men were not town dogs and men. They were savages, all of them, who knew no law but the law of Club and Tooth.
Buck had never seen dogs fight like these, and his first experience taught him an unforgettable lesson. He was fortunate that it was Curly who was the victim, not himself. Curly, in her friendly way, tried to make friends with a husky dog. The dog was the size of a full-grown wolf, but not half as large as Curly was. There was no warning: only a fast jump, a metallic cut of teeth, and a jump back. Curly’s face was ripped open from eye to mouth.
It was wolf fighting, to strike and jump away, but there was more to it than this. Thirty or forty huskies ran to watch. They surrounded the fighters in a silent, watching circle, all licking their lips. Curly rushed at the husky, who struck again and jumped away. He met her next rush with his chest in a strange way that knocked her over. She never got up again. This was what the watching huskies had waited for. They closed in on her, snarling and yelping. Curly was buried, screaming in pain, under the dogs’ bodies.
【小题1】Why did Buck have to be ‘constantly alert’?
| A．He couldn’t fall asleep | B．He was worried about Curly |
| C．He had to make sure he was always safe | D．He was in a lot of pain |
【小题2】What does ‘The Law Of Club & Tooth’ mean?
| A．You must have a tooth and club in the wild | B．The strongest make the rules |
| C．The weakest must survive in the wild | D．The tooth must fight the club |
【小题3】How do wolves fight?
| A．Run at the enemy non-stop | B．First to strike wins |
| C．Attack and step back | D．Wolves only use their paws to fight |
【小题4】Which of the following phrases best explains this passage?
| A．Dogs will always fight other dogs for food |
| B．Buck wanted to help Curly, but he was afraid of the huskies |
| C．The only way dogs can survive is by eating other dogs |
| D．Only the strongest shall survive in the wild |
