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Have you ever wondered what animals are thinking when you see them? Do you feel happy when you see a cute dog, but do they feel the same way? It’s hard to tell what animals are thinking because they have no ability to speak like us.

Humans have many different feelings, but it’s difficult to understand what animals are feeling. We might think we know our pets the best because we spend a lot of time with them. Some people have dogs as pets because they are friendly to us, even love us. But love could just be a human feeling. Professor Kim Bard did an experiment to test pets’ feelings. It turns out that some dogs show the same feeling when their owner pretends (假装) to cry, but not with strangers. However, it’s harder for cats to work out.

Other animals, like giraffes and whales, also experience great sadness when someone in their group dies. Nowadays, people are starting to consider their well-being more. In the UK, new legislation (立法) means all animals will be considered in law as sentient living things, even tiny insects. Research shows they can feel a degree of feelings, such as being happy, sad, angry, or frightened.

Dr Barbara J King says, “If we understand how deeply animals can feel feelings, do we really need zoos around the world? This is a question.” Understanding animal feelings is important because it helps us treat them in a proper way.

【小题1】Why is it difficult for people to understand animals’ feelings?

A．Animals can’t talk like people.

B．People can’t get along well with animals.

C．People have little time to be with animals.

【小题2】What ability do the animals show in the experiment?

A．Pets have the same feeling as strangers.

B．Cats have the same feeling as their owners.

C．Dogs have the same feeling as their owners.

【小题3】Which animals show great sadness when someone in their group dies?

A．Cows.

B．Giraffes.

C．Insects.