《2025年练习部分九年级英语上册沪教版54制》

A reporter is interviewing Mr Smith, a farmer in England, about training dogs to control the sheep. Listen to her interview and fill in the blanks.
Reporter: It is known that in England farmers have traditionally used dogs to (1) look after their sheep. In some parts of the country, farmers teach their dogs from a very young age to be (2) responsible for keeping the sheep together. This (3) requires a lot of training. Here we have Mr Smith, a farmer in England to talk to us about this topic.
Mr Smith, may I ask you a few questions, please?
Mr Smith: Certainly.
Reporter: What do you teach your dog to do?
Mr Smith: I teach him to keep sheep together and (4) move them around.
Reporter: Does this require a lot of time?
$Mr Smith: Yes. It takes a long time to remove the dog's desire^1 to (5) chase the sheep.$
Reporter: After the dog is trained, what do you need to do then?
$Mr Smith: All I have to do is stand with a (6) pole in the corner of the field and call or whistle^2 to the dog.$
Reporter: Is there a more modern method that can be used to control the sheep?
Mr Smith: Yes. A (7) special motorbike can be used.
Reporter: Have you ever tried that?
Mr Smith: No, I don't like that. I (8) enjoy working with my dog.
Reporter: Thanks for your time, Mr Smith.
Mr Smith: You're welcome.

答案： 1 look after 2 responsible 3 requires 4 move 5 chase 6 pole 7 special 8 enjoy