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  Pets in America

  Americans love pets.And it's not just puppy love.①Many pet owners treat their furry friends as a part of their familyndline.Sometimes they buy their pets toys.If they have an eye for fashion,pet owners can dress their pets in stylish clothes.You  might say Americans treat their pets as they treat their children sometimes even better.

  In America,there are more households(家庭)with pets than those with children.②At least 43 percent of the U.S.homes have petsndline.And the all time favorites are cats and dogs.Americans sometimes have strong feelings about whether dogs or cats make better pets.“Dog people”and“cat people”often enjoy friendly rivalries(较量).

  ③Leading a dog's life in America isn't such a bad ting.Many grocery(食品杂货店)stores sell pet food to owners who  are eager to please their pets.In Houston,Texas,dogs can have their dinner delivered to their homes,just like pizza.Pets can even accompany their owners on vacation.Fancy hotels are beginning to offer rooms to both men and pets.Furry guests at  Four Seasons Hotels can enjoy meals served on fine china and  sleep in soft beds.

  ④ To Americans pets are not just proper(财产),but a part of their family.  

  根据短文内容,完成下列各题。

(1)

According to the passage.what does the“dog people”mean?

(2)

将①句变为被动语态:Their furry friends _____ _____  as a part of their family by many pet owners.

(3)

将②句译成汉语:

(4)

将③句改写成it作形式主语的句式:

  It isn't such a bad thing ____ ____ a dog's life in America.

(5)

将④句译成汉语:

答案:

(1)the people who keep a dog

(2)was treated

(3)至少43%的美国家庭有宠物情结。

(4)to lead

(5)对美国人来说,宠物不仅仅是象征财产,更是他们家的一份子。

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