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发表于 2014-12-27 07:08
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Passage 3
Nearly any animal can be a pet. Even insects, such as crickets, are sometimes kept as pets. Endangered species, however, should not be considered as potential pets.
Besides their value as loved and loving companions, pets serve utilitarian purposes, protecting homes and property, destroying vermin, and providing means of transportation. They may also serve as emotional outlets for the elderly or the childless. In addition, pets may be kept for their beauty or rarity or, in the case of birds, because of their songs.
Today, pets are generally purchased from breeders, pet shops, or animal shelters rather than individually captured and tamed. The advantage of buying directly from an animal breeder is that the prospective owner can obtain information about a pet’s genetic history. Pet shops, however, offer a variety of animals to choose from, and because they do not depend on the sale of one particular species or breed, may offer more candid advice on the desirability of one type over another to fulfill specific needs. Private or civic shelters for abandoned animals or animals given up for adoption are also good places for acquiring pets of all descriptions. In any case, the healthiest — looking specimen should be sought, and a guarantee of good health for at least a 2-week period should be requested. A veterinarian should examine the pet before purchase if possible or immediately thereafter.
When a pet is introduced into the home, it should be allowed time and space to adjust to its surroundings. A regular schedule of feeding and watering, cleaning, brushing, and exercise should be established, with specific areas provided for these routines.
1)According to the passage, a pet can do all the following except _______. provide means of transportation
protect the house
kill pests
provide treatment to sick people
2)In the passage, the author suggests but not directly states that _______. there are various ways to get a pet
humans used to capture animals and tame them to be their pets
raising a pet is a very simple and enjoyable thing to do
animals should only be kept as pets for emotional reasons
3)Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a means of getting pets? Purchase pets from pet shops.
Adopt pets from shelters of abandoned animals.
Adopt pets from animal hospitals.
Buy pets directly from animal breeders.
4)The underlined word “veterinarian” refers to _______. A doctor treating animals
An animal breeder
A scientist studying animals
A great animal lover
5)Which of the following is the best title for the passage? Pets Can Be Very Dear
Pets Need to Be Loved
Something to Know about Pets
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