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Pet owners are being encouraged to take their animals to work , a move scientists say can be good for productivity , workplace morale (士气), and the well-being of animals .
A study found that 25% of Australian women would like to keep an office pet . Sue Chaseling of Petcare Information Service said the practice of keeping office pets was good both for the people and the pets . “On the pets’ side , they are not left on their own and won’t feel lonely and unhappy,” she said . A study of major US companies showed that 73% found office pets beneficial (有益的) , while 27% experienced a drop in absenteeism (缺勤).
Xarni Riggs has two cats walking around her Global Hair Salon in Paddington . “My customers love them. They are their favorites ,” she said . “They are not troublesome . They know when to go and have a sleep in the sun .”
Little black BJ has spent nearly all his two years “working” at Punch Gallery in Balmain . Owner Iain Powell said he had had cats at the gallery for 15 years . “BJ often lies in the shop window and people walking past tap on the glass ,” he said .
Ms Chaseling said cats were popular in service industries because they enabled a point of conversation . But she said owners had to make sure both their co-workers and the cats were comfortable .

1. 1.
   The percentage of American companies that are in favor of keeping office pets is______.
   1. A.
      73%
   2. B.
      27%
   3. C.
      25%
   4. D.
      15%
2. 2.
   We know from the text that “BJ”______.      
   
   1. A.
      works in the Global Hair Salon
   2. B.
      often greets the passers-by
   3. C.
      likes to sleep in the sun
   4. D.
      is a two-year-old cat
3. 3.
   The best title for this text would be______.
   1. A.
      Pets Help Attract Customers
   2. B.
      Your Favorite Office Pets
   3. C.
      Pets Join the Workforce
   4. D.
      Busy Life for Pets

Answer 1

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1.这是一道细节题。第二段“A study of major US companies showed that 73% found office pets beneficial，while 27% experienced a drop in absenteeism.”说明有73%的美国公司喜欢在办公室养宠物。
2.这是一道细节题。倒数第二段“Little black BJ has spent nearly all his two years.”表明BJ是一只两岁大的猫。
3.这是一道主旨题。根据这篇短文的内容以及第四段第一句可知C项正确，其余三项都不全面。