Directions: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use ONE word that best fits each blank.

Science can't explain the power of pets, but many studies have shown that the company of pets 1. help lower blood pressure and raise chances of recovering from a heart attack, reduce loneliness and spread all-round good cheer.

Any owner will tell you 2.a comfortable life they live with a pet. For some, an animal provides more comfort than a husband/wife. A 2002 study by Karen Allen of the State University of New York measured stress levels and blood pressure in people - half of them pet owners –while they performed 5 minutes of mental arithmetic (算术) or held a hand in ice water. Subjects completed the tasks alone, with a husband/wife, a close friend or with a pet. People with pets did it 3.(well).Those tested with their animal friends had the smallest change in blood pressure and returned most quickly to baseline heart rates.4.pets in the room, people also made fewer math mistakes than when doing in front of other companions. It seems that people feel more5.(relax) around pets, says Allen,6.thinks it may be because pets don't judge.

A study reported last fall suggests that having a pet dog not only 7. (raise) your spirits but may also have an effect on your eating habits. Researchers at Northwestern Memorial Hospital spent a year 8. (study) 36 fat people and their equally fat dogs on diet-and-exercise programs; a separate group of 56 people without pets were put on a diet program. On average, people lost about 11 pounds, or 5% of their body weight. Their dogs did even better, losing an average of 12 pounds, more than 15% of their body weight. Researchers say dog owners didn't lose any more weight than those without dogs, 9. they got more exercise overall-mostly with their dogs - and found it worth doing.

Dear Miss Manners,

Friends of mine lost their home in a house fire.It was terrible.Another friend set up a "go fund me" type page for friends and funnily to donate and help the couple.Many friends, including me, helped with money, meals, lamprey and their dog while 'they were getting back on their feet.

Last week, they sent thank-you notes.My roommate received one addressed to her and I did not The notes were not in modularized; it was a printed one-size-fits-all message.My roommate realized I didn't receive a thank you, so she sent a private message to the couple just letting them know I had been left out.I didn't know she had done this until later.

The next day, I got a text message apologizing and saying that I had been left out because their friend who addressed the notes must have missed me!(Miss Manners, they didn't even address the notes themselves!)It was accompanied by a picture of the thank-you note, which was texted to me with- the message, "Here is a thank you just for you. "

I was a little annoyed.I helped them in their fume of need and didn't get a second thought.I have not responded to her text message.Is it fair of me to consider this friendship over? Should I tell her that I am upset, or should I accept that this rude thank you was better than nothing?

1.For what purpose did Mary write the letter?

A.To start a public donation for the unlucky couple.

B.To teach us how to see the true colors of friendship.

C.To tell us to loam a lesson from her story

D.To ask for advice on how to deal with her annoyance.

2.From the letter we can infer that

A.the couple lost their car in the fire so they had to go everywhere on foot.

B.so far Mary hasn't received a thank-you-note addressed to her.

C.Mary's roommate sent the couple a message to blame their carelessness.

D.the couple left Mary out by accident when they wrote the thank you notes.

3.What does Mary think of the couple she helped?

A.careless B.considerate

C.unbelievable D.unreliable

4.The letter is most likely taken from .

A.a diary B.a brochure

C.a newspaper D.a report

There are a number of advantages when it comes to living alone. However, it also comes with a few safety concerns. You still never know who will be around the corner. Don’t be another victim; be sure to follow our tips.

1. All doors should be kept locked.

Always keep your doors locked when you are in your apartment or dorm. Make sure the doors are closed behind you when you come into the building and never leave your room unlocked, even when you are in it. There’s always a chance that someone might sneak in while you are unaware. Always try to remember to close doors behind you to ensure your safety.

2. Don’t lose your keys.

Even if you do everything you can to keep the doors locked, criminals might still be able to e into your house with a key. Always know where your keys are to prevent this. Never put them down in a public place or give them to friends. Also, before you bring your car into the repair shop, take off the house keys.

3. When it comes to safety, standing up for yourself is important.

If you aren’t getting all the security features you want, don’t be afraid to ask. If your lighting situation is less than ideal, discuss this with your supervisor or landlord. Talk to the campus security organization if you think a security phone near your dorm is a good idea. Request that the building employ someone to monitor those entering and leaving the building. You should feel safe where you reside (居住于), so stand up for your rights.

4. Be careful.

You still might find yourself in a potentially dangerous situation. Check your peephole (窥视孔) before letting anyone in. Whenever you witness something around your building that makes you uncomfortable or suspicious just dial 911. It is a good idea to always walk with a friend instead of alone. Be familiar with people who live in the building, so you can keep track of anyone that is a stranger.

1.to

follow when living alone

Leave your doors 2.as soon as you come into the building so that someone is not able to sneak in.

Never lose your 3.or give them to others.

4.up for your rights:

Discuss this with your supervisor or landlord if you are not 5.

with your lighting situation.

Request the building to have someone 6.to monitor

those entering and leaving the building.

Ask the campus security organization to fix a security7.near your dorm.

Be careful

Dial 911 when you find something unfortable or 8.

When walking, keep your friends in 9.instead of alone.

Be familiar with people in the neighborhood so that you will

pay attention to 10.

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