题目内容：

History

◆He was bred(繁殖) as a hunting dog in the Northern mountains of Japan.

•◆He's chosen as the National Monument in Japan.

•◆The first Akita was brought to the United States in 1937.

Personality and behavior

◆He's very loyal, devoted, and affectionate with his human family.

◆He's good natured and carries himself with pride.

•◆He's a powerful dog with plenty of energy.

•◆He's aggressive(有攻击性的) with other dogs, especially dogs of the same sex.

•◆He has lots of courage.

•◆He hardly shows feelings around strangers.

◆He will carefully clean himself when he is dirty.

•◆He's highly alert but isn't a big barker.

◆He is very possessive of his food (children and other dogs should stay away from him while he's eating).

•◆His independent streak can make him unreliable off-leash.

•◆His frightening look makes him a good guard dog.

Training

◆He's not easy to train. You will need patience as he is slower than most to learn obedience(顺从) commands.

1.When do you need to keep away from the dog Akita?

A.When he is sleeping. B.When he is taking care of its baby.

C.When he is eating. D.When he is cleaning himself.

2.Which country is especially proud of the dog Akita?

A.the United States B.Japan C.Ireland D.Finland

3.What do you need most when training the dog?

A.Courage B.Carefulness C.Power D.Patience