17. According to the story, the word "hamburger" comes from_________________.

A. China because it has a long history

B. England because Germans don't speak good English

C. the round pieces of beef which those people from Hamburg were eating

D. English speakers because they always create new words

　　 [C]

　　Dogs certainly need to bark (犬吠) every now and then, but if your neighbor's dog is getting in the way of your daily life, you need to do something.

　　"Before you take action, you should record the dates and times that the barking happens to find out any patterns," says Schweitzer, who is a dog owner. You might notice the barking only happens when the owners are at work, or during thunderstorms.

　　After two to three weeks of observing (观察), go to your neighbors with the facts. Wait for a time when the barking is over. "Since you're trying to keep a good relationship, you can't go when you're angry and upset," says Schweitzer. Besides, your neighbors might not even realize the barks are a problem, especially if the worst barking happens when they're not at home.

　　Politely explain the times when the barking gets bad, and then suggest a way of solving the problem. Ask if the dog can stay inside during storms, or offer a dog training class.

　　Making friends with the dog could help you gain some peace and quiet. If your neighbors introduce you to their dog, you should give the dog a treat. "If they become more comfortable seeing you, they're less likely to bark when they see you or when they're in the backyard," says Schweitzer.

　　Whatever you do, don't talk with your other neighbors about the problem or start a petition (诉状) to get the dog to quiet down. "Those make people feel angry," says Schweitzer. "That's when things escalate."

　　If weeks go by and you still aren't seeing a difference, follow up with a note. Tie a dog treat on the note to build trust with your neighbors, and make a copy before dropping it off. That way, you'll have evidence (证据) that you've discussed it before and followed up politely if you need to bring in a third party, says Schweitzer.

18. When would be a good time for you to talk to your neighbor?

A. When the dog is barking.

B. When you are feeling calm.

C. When you've found a problem.

D. When your neighbor is walking the dog.

19. What does the underlined word "escalate" in Paragraph 6 probably mean?

A. Become familiar.

B. Become worse.

C. Get interesting.

D. Get personal.

20. What is the text mainly about?

A. How to teach your dog to be quiet.

B. What to do when your neighbor has a dog.

C. How to deal with a neighbor's noisy dog.

D. What to do if your neighbor makes you angry.

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