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【题目】C

For pet owners, the hundreds of pet food recalls taking place each year has raised a lot of alarm. “Most people are caring pet owners, and they want to do what helps protect their pet,” explains Will Post, founder and CEO, Hound & Gatos Pet Foods Corporation. “Yet the problem is that most are not sure what that means and how to go about it. The more they learn about pet food, the better able they will be to make an informed decision that will keep their pet healthier and safer.”

Here are several tips that consumers may want to keep in mind when it comes to choosing a pet food that will help reduce the risks.

Get to know the company. Most people may know a company name simply because they spend millions on advertising. But that doesn’t mean they know much about the company or their morals. Research companies to find one that offers high standards, quality products, and great customer service.

Ask questions. Don’t be afraid to get in touch with a pet food company and ask them where something was made, where ingredients(原料) came from, or any other questions. They should have no problem answering questions about their products, or with being able to provide proof of their quality standards.

Read reviews. Do some searches to read some reviews about various brands of pet food. Keep in mind that some reviews can be one-sided and even planted by the company itself, so look for fair third-party sources giving the review.

Investigate(调查) ingredients. The source of ingredients is of major concern when it comes to reducing the risks of pet food recalls and keeping pets healthy. Read the labels and ask questions to determine where the ingredients are coming from.

Understand pet foods. Cat and dog food should contain 100 percent protein, which will supply them with the nutrients their bodies require. The problem with many commercial pet foods is that it is full of numerous fillers, such as cheap fillers and grains.

【1】How can people provide a safer and healthier environment for their pet?

A. By giving more food to their pet.

B. By getting a better understanding about pet food.

C. By accompanying their pet more.

D. By knowing more about their pet.

【2】How many pieces of advice on choosing a pet food are given by the author?

A. Three. B. Four.

C. Five. D. Six.

【3】As for reducing the risks of pet food recalls, what should be mainly taken into consideration?

A. Where the ingredients come from.

B. Whether the company has good reputation.

C. Whether the food supply enough nutrients.

D. Whether most people choose the food.

【4】The passage is mainly about __________.

A. the increasingly serious problem about food safety

B. the ways to choose a safer pet food

C. the opinion about food safety

D. the advice on caring pets

【5】Who are the intended readers of the passage?

A. People in general.

B. Food companies.

C. Pet shop owners.

D. Pet owners.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】C

【3】A

【4】B

【5】D

【解析】

【1】细节理解题。根据第一段提到The more they learn about pet food, the better able they will be to make an informed decision that will keep their pet healthier and safer他们对宠物食品了解的越多，越能矫情的决定，让他们的宠物更加健康和安全，故选B项。

【2】细节理解题。根据第三四五六七段的主旨标题可知一共提到一条建议，故选C项。

【3】推断题。根据倒数第二段提到The source of ingredients is of major concern when it comes to reducing the risks of pet food recalls and keeping pets healthy.当提到降低宠物食品召回和保证宠物健康的最主要的问题是原料的来源，故选A项。

【4】主旨大意。本文讲述的是数以百计的宠物食品召回问题使人们重视宠物健康安全问题，文中提到五条建议来降低风险，对宠物食品进行正确的选择，故选B项。

【5】推断题。本文讲述的是数以百计的宠物食品召回问题使人们重视宠物健康安全问题，文中提到五条建议来降低风险，对宠物食品进行正确的选择，可知这篇文章的主要读者是宠物主人，故选D项。