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The British are famous as animal lovers, and in a nation of about 60 million people, there are
about
27 million pets! The most popular pets are dogs and cats.
Many British people say that the main reason they have a pet is to keep them company (陪伴他们).
According to a recent report, 60% of people who live on their own have a pet as company. A lot of
pet owners treat their pet just like one of the family. Many cat owners make holes in their doors so
their cats can come and go as they please. Dog owners spend a lot of time walking their dogs.
Another reason to own a pet is for protection, especially dogs. Most thieves would think twice
about breaking into (闯入) a house if they could hear a large dog barking inside. Some people choose
their pets because of their beauty. The most beautiful animals can win prizes at pet shows!
In the UK, some pet owners think that nothing is too good for their animal! Some people take their
pet to the animal doctor more often than they visit their own doctor. They might even take a day off
work to care for a pet when it is sick. Many people talk to their pets, and some talk to them over the
telephone. And of course, they mustn't forget to celebrate the animal's birthday!
1. According to the passage, the number of the pets in the UK is _____ million.
A. more than 16
B. about 27
C. more than 36
D. about 60
2. The main reason the British have a pet is to _____.
A. win prizes at pet shows
B. protect the houses
C. keep them company
D. go for a walk with them
3. The underlined expression "think twice" in the passage probably means "_____" in Chinese.
A. 竭尽全力
B. 想方设法
C. 念念不忘
D. 三思而行
4. From the last paragraph we know that some pet owners in the UK think their pets are _____.
A. important
B. dangerous
C. successful
D. beautiful
