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When the heat of summer makes dogs miserable, many pet owners shave or clip their long coated dogs.

Dogs do not have the vast network of blood vessels(血管) and sweat glands（汗腺）in their skin as humans do, so they ________ as humans do. Panting (喘息) is their main system of cooling. As air passes quickly across the tongue and through the respiratory tract, the dog’s body loses heat. Their method of cooling is not as efficient as the human perspiration system and causes them to be more prone to heat stroke (中暑) than humans. Dogs can vaporize large amounts of water in hot weather and must always have plenty of fresh, cool water available, to avoid dehydration（脱水）.

During the lazy days of summer, we usually find ourselves spending more time outdoors and often the dog is right alongside us. Clipping a heavy coated dog down to a short coat in summer can prevent leaves and grasses from being caught in the hair. A clipped coat is easier for dog owners to manage and it also makes them look good. They are happier for not being trapped in a fur coat. But a short coat must be still long enough to act as a “shade” for the skin and actually helps to prevent sunburn. Many vets will disagree with a shave and recommend a short clip instead. Leave at least one inch of hair when clipping dogs and a short clip done by a professional person will be most effective in achieving the proper length.

Dark coated dogs, heavy coated dogs, older dogs, and young puppies are among those at higher risk of heat stroke and require extra care to stay cool and avoid dehydration. Air conditioning during the hottest part of the day is best for these dogs; however, a clipped coat, regular brushing and plenty of cool, fresh water and shade can help keep dogs cool.

86. What’s the main idea of the passage? (no more than 10 words)

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87. Fill in the blank in Paragraph 2 with proper words. (no more than 5 words)

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88. Why do dogs tend to have heat stroke in summer? (no more than 8 words)

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89. List three ways the author advises people to do for their dogs in summer. (no more than 20 words)

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90. Who are intended readers of the passage? (no more than 5 words)

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Answer 1

86. How to protect dogs from summer heat./ How to keep dogs cool in summer.

87. do not sweat/ don’t lose heat/ don’t cool themselves

88. Because they lack an efficient sweating system.

89. ① Brush their dogs often          (任意写对三项即可)

② Keep their dogs in air-conditioned rooms

③ Supply enough cool and fresh water to their dogs.

④ Give their dogs a short clip     

90.  People who own pet dogs/ Dog owners