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Pets are a part of people’s lives. Some pets are like family. In these days, many people have pets at home and spend a lot of money improving their lives. In fact, in some parts of the world, pets get real VIP treatment(待遇). VIP usually means Very Important People, but here VIP means Very Important Pets!
When you want to give Fido or Kitty a holiday, or when you are going away on business, you can put them at a dog and cat hotel, and cats have a large place with something to climb on and play with. The guests get the best food during their stays at these hotels.
There are other special services(服务) at  hotels. Imagine you are traveling and you want to see your pet: the hotel can put a video camera in the pet’s room. So you can see your Fido or Kitty on TV.
The hotels usually have good groomers(美容师): They often bath and take the best hair care for the pets. But you need to make an appointment because people are usually very busy taking care of pets.
【小题1】What’s the new meaning of “VIP” in this passage?
                               
【小题2】According to this passage, where can you put your pet when you are away on business?
                                                                     
【小题3】What does “Fido” stand for(代表) here?
                                        
【小题4】How can you see your pet during your traveling?
                                                                     
【小题5】Why need you make an appointment when you want a good groomer for your pet?
                                                          

I never wanted a dog, but now I'm so glad I have one. About two years ago, my wife, Cathy, got a little dog with a face only a mother could love. We named her Gertie.
Gertie is the kind of dog that has to grow on you. So I dicided that the dog would be trained. This didn't quite go as planned. At 15 weeks old, she was nearly made to leave the Petsmart Training School. She spent every night lying in our bed-snoring (打鼾)so loudly that I hardly got a good night's sleep.
Then, about six months after she arrived, I felt that something in my heart was taking place, and I was unable to stop it. My behaviour(行为方式)began to change. I began to smile at people when passing them in a street. I returned(招手)from neighbours. I started calling my kids, and to my surprise, they started calling me. I even tried to speak to my grandchildren over the phone once. I even was glad to listen to laughter from a 10-month-old granddaughter. The point is that I was changing.
My wife and I both agree that it is Gertie who has changed my behaviour. Gertie is now nearly two years old and almost fully grown.I have come to like the pet little by little, though she is my wife's dog.
【小题1】What did the man think of the dog at the beginning?

A.It looked very beautiful.
B.It wasn't very lovely.
C.It wasn't necessary to be trained.
D.It could change his life.
【小题2】When did the man's behaviour begin to change?
A.About two years ago.
B.When Gertie was nearly two years old.
C.When Gertie was 15 weeks old.
D.About six months after Gertie arrived.
【小题3】Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the man's change?
A.He began to smile at people
B.He liked helping his neighbours.
C.He started calling his kids.
D.He spoke to his grandchildren over the phone.
【小题4】What can we learn from this passage?
A.The dog has been trained very well.
B.The man has become more confident.
C.The man has become more friendly.
D.The man likes the dog better than his wife.

When Kyle walked into Paul’s Pet World, he looked very anxious. He walked quickly to the store owner, Paul. Paul jumped out of his seat to greet Kyle. He was the store’s first customer of the day.

“Good morning, sir!” Paul said. “What can I help you with?”

“Well, I…,” Kyle started to say.

“Wait, don’t tell me,” Paul stopped him. “You are looking for a…a new dog… for your daughter’s birthday. Right?”

“Not really, I just…”

Paul didn’t let him finish. “Ah, I’ve got it. You just opened a new business, and you want some fish for your office. I have some very nice goldfish over here.”

“Actually, I…” Kyle was starting to look very anxious. His face had a strange look on it.

“No fish? Ah, a cat! You look like a cat person. At Paul’s Pet World, we have the best cats. Take a look at this cat---- long, white hair. She is looking at you. She is thinking, “Take me home. Take me home.” Would you like some cat food and toys as well?”

“No, thank you,” Kyle said. By this time, he had a pained look on his face. “Really, I’m no interested in cats or fish or dogs.”

“What do you want, then?” Paul asked.

Kyle looked like he was going to cry. “I just want to know if I can use your restroom!” he finally said.

1.Paul didn’t advise Kyle to buy ____________.

A.cat              B.dog              C.fish              D.bird

2.The word “pained” means ____________.

A.高兴的           B.可爱的           C.美丽的           D.痛苦的

3.Actually, Kyle went into the pet store to ___________.

A.buy some pets      B.chat with Paul      C.use the restroom    D.see a friend

4.The writer wants to tell us ___________.

A.a funny story       B.a wonderful pet     C.a strange pet shop   D.a good pet seller

 

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