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Dogs are man's best friend. If you plan on buying a dog, try to put in a little bit of research. You will find out that there are plenty of dog breeds(品种)to choose from, but some are more expensive than others. Not just in terms of the purchase price, but also grooming(动物美容)and medical expenses.
In this list, we will cover the most expensive dog breeds in the world that you can buy. We’ll even include the dog's price tag, grooming expenses, and average health care costs.
Kerry Blue Terrier
With a purchase price at $ 600 this dog might be inexpensive. However, due to their many health concerns, health care costs can reach up to $ 7, 000. If taken care of, they can live up to 15 years.
Great Dane
The Great Dane breed is a big dog with an average price of $ 800. This breed has a life expectancy of 7 to 10 years. The average health care costs are expected to be around $7, 100.
Bernese Mountain Dog
The purchase price for one of these huge 120-pound dogs is around $800. This breed has a life expectancy of 9 to 12 years. This breed has many health concerns like elbow and hip dysplasia(髓关节发育不良)which will cost you around $ 6, 500.
German Shepherd
Known for their cleverness as a sheepherder
the purchase price for one is around $ 800. Although they can live for up to 13 years, their health care costs up to $20, 500. What causes their health care to be expensive is treating common health conditions such as hip dysplasia.
1. How long can a Kerry Blue Terrier live?
A. 7 years. B. 15 years. C. 10 years. D. 12 years.
2. Of all the dogs introduced, which is the most expensive to raise?
A. Kerry Blue Terrier. B. Great Dane.
C. Bemese Mountain Dog. D. Geman Shepherd.
3. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Where to buy a great dog. B. How to take care of a dog.
C. What to know in choosing a dog
D. How to make friends with dogs.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. C
【解析】
本文是应用文，文章介绍了四种世界上最昂贵的犬类，包括售卖价格、健康护理花费以及它们的寿命。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Kerry Blue Terrier中的“If taken care of, they can live up to 15 years.”如果照顾的好的话，它们可以活到15岁。所以凯利蓝梗可以活15年。故选B项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据German Shepherd中的“Although they can live for up to 13 years, their health care costs up to $20, 500.” 虽然可以活13年，但它们的医疗费用高达20500美元。对比其它狗，德国边牧抚养起来价格最高。故选D项。
【3题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段“In this list, we will cover the most expensive dog breeds in the world that you can buy. We’ll even include the dog's price tag, grooming expenses, and average health care costs.” 在这个列表中，我们将涵盖你能买到的世界上最昂贵的狗品种。我们甚至会包括狗的价格标签、梳洗费用和平均医疗费用。可知，本文是给买狗人士提供建议的，除了价格外，还需要知道养狗的其他开销。故选C项。
