题目内容
9.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 100percent 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.
36.How can people provide a safer and healthier environment for their pet?B
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.
37.How many pieces of advice on choosing a pet food are given by the author?C
A.Three. B.Four. C.Five. D.Six.
38.As for reducing the risks of pet food recalls,what should be mainly taken into consideration?A
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.
39.The passage is mainly aboutB.
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
40.Who are the intended readers of the passage?D
A.People in general.
B.Food companies.
C.Pet shop owners.
D.Pet owners.
分析 本文主要讲述了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.人们对宠物食品了解得越多,宠物就会越健康和安全.本文中提到了五条建议来降低风险,让人们对宠物食品进行正确的选择.
解答 36.B 细节理解题.根据第一段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可知他们对宠物食品的了解越多,他们就会更好地作出决定,这会使他们的宠物更健康和更安全,故选B.
37.C 细节理解题.根据第三四五六七段的主旨标题可知每一段都提出了一条建议,一共是五条,故选C.
38.A 理解推断题.根据倒数第二段The source of ingredients is of major concern when it comes to reducing the risks of pet food recalls and keeping pets healthy.可知降低宠物食品召回的风险和保证宠物健康的最主要的问题是原料的来源,故选A.
39.B 主旨大意题.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,故选B.40.D 理解推断题.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.
点评 本文考察学生的理解推断能力以及细心程度,只要抓住文章的关键词,采用寻读的方法查找细节,就能找到正确答案.
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C. | don't take it for granted | D. | don't get me wrong |
Currently,the world is facing an epidemic (流行病) due to what is considered to be among the most dangerous viruses that humanity has ever faced-the Ebola bleeding virus.Though there were announcements about experimental treatments that were reported to be successful in terms of treating the virus,people around the world continue to die from Ebola.
Ebola was first discovered in 1976in Africa,on the banks of the Ebola River,after which the virus has been named.Back then,there were two major outbreaks of the virus,and this is how people learned about it.There exist several strains of the Ebola virus,some of them are deadly to people,and some are not.
The main symptoms of Ebola can appear in a period between the second and the 21st days of infection,but usually it happens on the eighth through 10th day.Among the symptoms that appear in the first turn,one should mention fever and chills,strong headaches,pain in joints and muscles,and general weakness.These symptoms are not too different from those that people usually experience when catching a severe cold,or flu,so victims may even ignore these symptoms,or try to treat them as a common sickness.However,as the virus keeps progressing,a patient develops nausea(呕吐) with vomiting,diarrhea,chest and stomach pains,red eyes and rash over the body,severe weight loss,and bleeding from almost all bodily openings.
The virus is usually transmitted either through blood,or through waste.Infection through blood usually takes place if a person consumes infested meat,or even touches it (for example,butchering can also lead to infection).Also,there were cases when people got infected after stepping in waste of infected mammals,mostly bats.The other ways of getting infected is through skin by receiving bodily liquids via tiny openings.
Even though there is no specific cure for Ebola,doctors still try to treat it.In order to diagnose Ebola,doctors usually take tests on such diseases as cholera or malaria,because it is difficult to diagnose Ebola based only on symptoms.After the diagnosis has been made,doctors start treating the symptoms,which includes killing infected cells,electrolytes,blood pressure medication,blood transfusions,oxygen treatment,and so on.
Though Ebola is a highly dangerous disease,it is not likely that it will spread globally.It is most deadly in anti-sanitary(不卫生的) conditions,which many African countries have an extremely bad reputation for.As for first world countries,even though there is still no universal cure,they are at much lesser risk than African countries.Though the symptoms of Ebola are severe and getting infected is not difficult,with the correct handling of an outbreak,the virus should not be able to spread.
(71)Introduction | ●Ebola,a dangerous virus,was named after the Ebola River,on whose banks it was first discovered. ●Despite the (72)announced/reported success in the virus treatment,people across the world continue to die from the virus. |
Symptoms | ●In the first turn,the symptoms are (73)similar to those that people experience when they are (74)suffering from a severe cold or flu. ●If not (75)taken seriously,the virus will keep progressing,and things will change for the worse. |
Ways of getting infected | ●People (76)consuming infested meat or touching it can get infected. ●People who step in waste of infected mammals,mostly bats,are (77)likely to get infected. ●People who receive bodily liquids via tiny openings can also get infected. |
Treatment and (78)prevention | ●After making correct diagnosis,doctors start treating the symptoms in many ways,(79)including killing infected cells,blood pressure medication,oxygen therapy,and so on. ●Sanitary living conditions play a significant (80)part/role in preventing the outbreak of the Ebola virus. |