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【题目】 When thinking of ways to relax in life, usually things like yoga, jogging and music come to mind. These are great, to be sure. But getting a friend can also have many benefits. While human friends provide great social support, furry friends like cats and dogs can come with some great benefits.

Pets can improve people's mood. For those who love animals, it's actually impossible to stay in a bad mood when a pair of loving puppy eyes meets yours, or when a super-soft cat rubs up against your hand. The study found that people with AIDS were less likely to suffer from deep sadness if they owned a pet.

Pets also encourage people to get out and exercise. Whether people walk their dogs because they need it, or are more likely to enjoy a walk when they have companionship, dog owners do spend more time walking than non-pet owners.

While we all know the power of talking about your problems with a good friend who is a good listener, research shows that spending time with pets may be even better! People actually experience less stress(压力) when their pets are with them than when a supportive friend is present! A recent study performed by Washington State University(WSU) has proved that petting cats and dogs for just ten minutes is an effective way to reduce stress levels. The team chose 249 students and put them into four groups. The first group was provided 10 minutes to play with dogs and cats.

The second group waited in line while observing the first group. The third group watched a video of the same animals, while the fourth group was just waiting. "What we wanted to learn was whether this exposure(接触) would help students reduce their stress, and it did, "said Patricia Pendry, a professor in WSU.

It's important to realize that owning a pet isn't for everyone. It does come with additional work and responsibility, which can bring its own stress. However, for most people, the advantages of having a pet outweigh the drawbacks(缺点). Having a furry best friend can reduce stress in your life and bring you support when times get tough.

【1】The study performed by WSU shows that ______________.

A.people keep pets for funB.animals are good listeners

C.pets are friendlier than humansD.petting animals helps reduce stress

【2】What can we learn from the passage?

A.Pets can help doctors treat AIDS.

B.Dog owners are likely to exercise more.

C.Human friends are more supportive than pets.

D.Pet owners are more responsible than others.

【3】What is the purpose of this passage?

A.To give advice on how to keep pets.B.To draw people's attention to life stress.

C.To introduce benefits of keeping pets.D.To share ideas on how to reduce stress.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】B

【3】C

【解析】

本文主要介绍了养宠物的好处。宠物可以改善人们的情绪。宠物也鼓励人们外出锻炼。有助于减少压力。但是养宠物也会有额外的工作和责任。对大多数人来说，养宠物的好处大于缺点，有一个毛茸茸的好朋友可以减轻你生活中的压力，并在困难时期给你带来支持。

【1】

细节题。根据第6段第3句“"What we wanted to learn was whether this exposure(接触）would help students reduce their stress, and it did, "said Patricia Pendry, a professor in WSU.（“我们想知道的是，这种接触是否有助于学生减轻压力，而且确实如此，”华盛顿大学教授帕特里夏·彭德里说。）”可知“WSU的研究表明，抚摸动物有助于减轻压力。”故选D。

【2】

细节题。根据第3段第2句“Whether people walk their dogs because they need it, or are more likely to enjoy a walk when they have companionship, dog owners do spend more time walking than non-pet owners.（不管人们遛狗是因为他们需要，还是在有陪伴的时候更喜欢散步，养狗的人确实比没有养宠物的人花更多的时间散步。）”可知“养狗的人可能会多运动。”故选B。

【3】

主旨题。本文主要介绍了养宠物的好处。宠物可以改善人们的情绪，鼓励人们外出锻炼，减轻你生活中的压力，并在困难时期给你带来支持。可知这篇文章的目的是介绍养宠物的好处。故选C。