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 .

56．The percentage of American companies that are in favor of keeping office pets is         .

      A．73%                   B．27%                    C．25%                   D．15%

57．We know from the text that “BJ”        

       A．works in the Global Hair Salon             B．often greets the passers-by

       C．likes to sleep in the sun                        D．is a two-year-old cat

58．The best title for this text would be             .

       A．Pets Help Attract Customers                 B．Your Favorite Office Pets

       C．Pets Join the Workforce                       D．Busy Life for Pets

     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).

     Xami 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 sleep0 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.

．The percentage of American companies that are in favor of keeping office pets is __________.

A．73%  B．27%  C．25%  D．15%

．We know from the text that “BJ”_____.

       A．works in the Global Hair Salon

       B．often greets the passers-by

       C．likes to sleep in the sun      D．is a two-year-old cat

．The best title for this text would be _____.

A．Pets Help Attract Customers    B．Your Favorite Office Pets

       C．Pets Join the Workforce        D．Busy Life for Pets

    Pet owners are being encouraged to take their animals to work, a move that 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 coworkers and the cats were comfortable.

56. The percentage of American companies that are in favor of keeping office pets is _______ .

A. 73%                        B. 27%                         C. 25%                        D. 15%

57. We know from the text that “BJ” _______.

A. works in the Global Hair Salon

B. often greets the passers-by

C. likes to sleep in the sun

D. is a two-year-old cat

58. The best title for this text would be _______ .

A. Pets Help Attract Customers

B. Your Favorite Office Pets

C. Pets Join the Workforce

D. Busy Life for Pets

Britain is facing a sharp rise in its rat population as growing numbers of people leave what they cannot finish of the fast food in the street, an environment group warned .Keep Britain Tidy said the rats were stopping their traditional hunts underground and were running across the streets, invited by burgers, pizzas and crisps left behind by man. “The rat population is on the rise and soon it’ll be as common to see a rat on our street as it is to see a dog or a cat,” said group Director, Sue Nelson. The practice of spreading fast food litter and scraps on the street rather than in the dustbin—with young men the worst group—was behind the rise. According to the National Rodent Survey in 2005, Britain’s rat population has grown by nearly one quarter since 2000 and is now estimated at 60 million, two million more than the human population. On average a rat can give birth every 24-28 days and just a single pair of rats can produce a family of 2,000 a year. Around 200 people a year get Weil’s Disease –an infection which can lead to liver or kidney（肝肾）failure and eventually death and which is carried in rats’ waste. To attract people’s attention to the problem, Keep Britain Tidy produced a cinema ad with a title “How close do you want them to get?” The ad gave a shocking image of a young woman sleeping in a bed of rats--reminding people of the terrible scene from James Herbert’s classic horror tale The Rats, in which rats begin to hunt for humans.

Where did the rats use to search for food? k*s5*u

       A. In the street                                          B. Under the ground

       C. From the dustbins                                 D. In burger shops

What was the rat population in Britain in 2000 according to the writer?

       A. Around 60 million                                B. Around 45 million           

C. Around 38 million                                 D. Around 2 million

We may infer from the passage that ______________.

       A. Weil’s Disease will finally end the world

       B. pizzas and crisps will become unpopular

       C. rats will put human beings’ life in danger      

       D. young people should take the responsibility for the rat population

By writing the passage, the author tries to _____________.

       A. close some of the burger and pizza restaurants

       B. draw the public attention to the problem of rats

       C. prevent the rats from growing up

D. making an advertisement for the classic horror tale The Rats

下面是一篇关于BBC 广播电台中BBC Kids Pre-school这个栏目下的一些具体小节目的介绍，请阅读下列应用文和相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。
首先请阅读下列应用文：
BBC Kids Pre-school
Pre-School programs air Monday - Friday from 6:00 a.m to 12 p.m ET
A. Theodore Tugboat
Theodore Tugboat is a cheery tugboat (拖船) featured in this award-winning animated maritime series (海洋动画系列). Living in the magical Big Harbor, Theodore (the friendliest tugboat in the world) works for the Great Ocean and Salvage Company fleet with his friends.
B. Postman Pat
Everyone’s favorite postman, Postman Pat and his faithful companion, Jess the Cat, are back in a completely new series packed full of humor, excitement and adventure. These all new adventures see the nation's favorite postman doing much more than just delivering post! From snowboarding to managing a pop band and even making his very own Hollywood movie, Pat is a 21st century hero indeed!
C. Pingu
Pingu is a charming young penguin (企鹅) who spends his time playing with friends and family—always up to playing tricks and getting himself into funny situations in his own sub-zero world.
D. Tweenies
Tweenies is an entertaining and informative (给予知识的) pre-school series in which the characters experience all the joys and challenges of three to five year olds. Through songs, rhymes, games, stories, puzzles and creative play, the Tweenies encourage young children to wonder, explore, enjoy and develop a range of life skills that will promote confidence (增强自信心) before they start school.
E. Fimbles
This U.K. pre-school hit follows three curious creatures as they start a never-ending path of discovery, exploration and entertainment. Revolving around (以……为中心) three special creatures living in a magical valley, Fimbles is full of the surprise, wonder and stimulation (刺激) that children experience when discovering new things. Each new "find" is a drive for play, invention and storytelling within the program.
F. Teletubbies
The four colorful Teletubbies play in Teletubbyland. They take part in fun, infant-pleasing activities such as rolling on the ground, laughing, running about, and watching real children on the televisions on their bellies. This children's program, starring Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po is now watched by young children in 113 countries and is translated into 45 languages.
请阅读下面五个小孩的相关信息，然后为他们选择适合个人口味的少儿栏目。
【小题1】Mike, aged four, is a naughty (淘气的) boy, which is known to all. But sometimes he will also keep silent, especially when it’s time for Laa-Laa and Po because he has considered the two characters as his idols (偶像).
【小题2】 Joseph is only five years old but he has known a lot about Antarctic (南极). His father is a scientist who has been to Antarctic for several times. Each time he returns, his father will tell Joseph something there. So he is very interested in a special seabird there.
【小题3】 Anna, aged four, dreams of becoming a hero, because of which she likes any kind of hero. But as for heroes, she has her own standards, that is, humorousness and adventurousness.
【小题4】 Ian, aged 4, likes ocean life very much and dreams of travelling around the world by boat. Therefore, any life connected with ocean or boats will always attract him a lot.
【小题5】Susan, aged 5, likes reading stories, singing songs and reading poems. In her class, she is known as a star in every way. In her daily life, she likes any program that can help her develop some skills.