Dogs and millionaires have a lot in common. They are absolute opportunists (especially when it comes to rewards). They defend their territory(地盘). And in general, they don’t like cats. Perhaps that explains a new survey showing that millionaires are far more dog-friendly than the rest of Americans.
According to a study by Spectrem Group, 58% of millionaire pet owners have a dog. Only 37% own a cat. Only 3% keep fish, 2% birds and 2% have a horse. Similarly, 39% of U. S. households own a dog, compared to 33% of households owning a cat, released by the Humane Society,
Jennifer Cona, a trust and estates attorney(信托和资产律师) and partner with Genser Subow Genser & Cona in New York, does a lot of work on pet trusts. She said of all the pet trusts she’s worked on, 90% are for dogs and only 10% are for cats.
She said dogs provide one thing especially important for the wealthy: unconditional love.
“You don’t get that from a cat,” she said, “Dogs are like children for some families, except that they don’t mess up in college or run off with money. Sometimes it’s easy to see why dogs are the favorite child.”
Millionaires show their love for their dogs in part by their spending. One quarter of millionaire pet owners spend more than $1, 000 a year on their pets every year, the Spectrem study said, while more than half spend more than $500 a year.
Many would say those numbers are understated, given all the diamond-dog collars, dog foods and booming dog spas in evidence these days, not to mention the medical bills.
The survey showed 34% of pet owners spend money on decorating, while only 6% spend on “sweaters, outfits and costumes.”
More than half of millionaire pet owners spend money on teeth cleaning for their pets. More than 16%, meanwhile, said they would spend money on reconstructive surgeries and “anti-anxiety, anti-depression” medication for their pets.
72. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Millionaires like dogs more than other Americans.
B. Keeping dogs as pets is quite popular among Americans.
C. Pet dogs help relieve their owners’ anxiety and depression.
D. Millionaires spend much money on teeth cleaning for their pets.
73. From the survey by Spectrem Group, we can learn ___________.
A. about one third of American households own a cat
B. more than half of millionaire pet owners have a dog
C. millionaire pet owners spend $1, 000 on their pets daily
D. 34% of pet owners spend money on dog clothing
74. What’s the main reason why millionaires show great love for their dogs?
A. They can afford the high expense to raise pet dogs.
B. Pet dogs have never made a mess of things around.
C. Millionaires feel more secure in company of dogs.
D. Pet dogs show unconditional love for their owners.
75. What does Jennifer Cona probably think of millionaires owning pet dogs ?
A. Ridiculous. B. Acceptable. C. Negative. D. Indifferent.
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Mr. and Mrs. Brown were going abroad for their holiday. They had a dog called Blackie which they liked very much, but they could not 1 him abroad with them, 2 they looked for a good place to 3 him while they were away, and at last found a place which looked after dogs very well while 4 were away. They took Blackie there just before they left 5 their holiday, and 6 said good bye to him.
At the end of their holiday, they got back to England 7 at night, and as they thought that the place where Blackie was 8 might be closed at that late hour ,they 9 to wait until the next morning when they were going 10 him.
So the next morning Mr. Brown got 11 his car and 12 off happily to 13 Blackie. 14 he reached home with the dog, he said to his wife, “Do you know, dear, I don’t think blackie 15 his stay at that place very much. He barked (吠)all the way home in the car 16 he wanted to tell me something.” Mrs. Brown looked at the dog 17 and then answered, “You are quite right, dear. He was certainly trying to 18 you something. But he wasn’t trying to tell you that he hadn’t enjoyed his stay at that place. He was trying to tell you that you were bringing the 19 dog home. This 20 Blackie!”
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James’s New Bicycle
James shook his money box again. Nothing! He carefully __1__ the coins that lay on the bed. $24.52 was all that he had. The bicycle he wanted was at least $90! __2__ on earth was he going to get the __3_ of the money?
He knew that his friends all had bicycles. It was __4__ to hang around with people when you were the only one without wheels. He thought about what he could do. There was no __5__ asking his parents, for he knew they had no money to __6__.
There was only one way to get money, and that was to __7__ it. He would have to find a job. __8__ who would hire him and what could he do? He decided to ask Mr. Clay for advice, who usually had __9__ on most things.
“Well, you can start right here,” said Mr. Clay. “My windows need cleaning and my car needs washing.”
That was the _10__ of James’s odd-job（零工） business. For three months he worked every day after finishing his homework. He was amazed by the __11__ of jobs that people found for him to do. He took dogs and babies for walks, cleared out cupboards, and mended books. He lost count of the __12__ of cars he washed and windows he cleaned, but the __13__ increased and he knew that he would soon have __14__ for the bicycle he longed for.
The day __15__ came when James counted his money and found $94.32. He __16__ no time and went down to the shop to pick up the bicycle he wanted. He rode __17__ home, looking forward to showing his new bicycle to his friends. It had been hard __18__ for the money, but James knew that he valued his bicycle far more __19__ he had bought it with his own money. He had __20__what he thought was impossible, and that was worth even more than the bicycle.
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1. A. cleaned B. covered C. counted D. checked
2. A. How B. Why C. Who D. What
3. A. amount B. part C. sum D. rest
4. A. brave B. hard C. smart D. unfair
5. A. point B. reason C. result D. right
6. A. split B. spend C. spare D. save
7. A. borrow B. earn C. raise D. collect
8. A. Or B. So C. For D. But
9 A. decisions B. experience C. opinions D. knowledge
10. A. beginning B. introduction C. requirement D. opening
11. A. similarity B. quality C. suitability D. variety
12. A. brand B. number C. size D. type
13. A. effort B. pressure C. money D. trouble
14. A. all B. enough C. much D. some
15. A. finally B. instantly C. normally D. regularly
16. A. gave B. left C. took D. wasted
17. A. patiently B. proudly C. silently D. tiredly
18. A. applying B. asking C. looking D. working
19. A. since B. if C. than D. though
20. A. deserved B. benefited C. achieved D. learned
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Dogs are social animals and without proper training, they will behave like wild animals. They will soil your house, destroy your belongings, bark excessively, fight other dogs and even bite you. Nearly all behavior problems are perfectly normal dog activities that occur at the wrong time or place or are directed at the wrong thing. The key to preventing or treating behavior problems is learning to teach the dog to redirect its normal behavior to outlets that are acceptable in the domestic setting.
One of the best things you can do for your dog and yourself is to train its obedience. Obedience training doesn’t solve all behavior problems, but it is the foundation for solving just about any problem. Training opens up a line of communication between you and your dog. Effective communication is necessary to instruct your dog about what you want it to do.
Training is also an easy way to establish the social rank order. When your dog obeys a simple request of “come here, sit,” it is showing obedience and respect for you. It is not necessary to establish yourself as top dog or leader of the pack（群）by using extreme measure. You can teach your dog its subordinate（从属的）role by teaching it to show submission to you. Most dogs love performing tricks for you to
pleasantly accept that you are in charge.
Training should be fun and rewarding for you and your dog. It can enrich your relationship and make living together more enjoyable. A well-trained dog is more confident and can more safely be allowed a greater amount of freedom than an untrained animal.
51. Behavior problems of dogs are believed to _______.
A. be just part of their nature
B. worsen in modern society
C. occur when they go wild
D. present a threat to the community
52. The primary purpose of obedience training is to _______.
A. teach the dog to perform clever tricks
B. make the dog aware of its owner’s authority
C. provide the dog with outlets for its wild behavior
D. enable the dog to regain its normal behavior
53. Effective communication between a dog and its owner is _______.
A. essential to solving the dog’s behavior problems
B. the foundation for dogs to perform tasks
C. a good way to teach the dog new tricks
D. an extreme measure in obedience training
54. Why do pet dogs love performing tricks for their masters?
A. To avoid being punished.
B. To show their affection for their masters.
C. To win leadership of the dog pack.
D. To show their willingness to obey.
55. When a dog has received effective obedience training, its owner _______.
A. can give the dog more rewards
B. will enjoy a better family life
C. can give the dog more freedom
D. will have more confidence in himself
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