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4．If your family is thinking of getting a pet，consider adopting from an animal shelter．Animal shelters are full of dogs，cats，rabbits，and more animals，all in need of loving homes．Some may come with emotional or behavioral issues，but most are happy，healthy，and ready for a loving home．（36）EMake some decisions．
Think about what you want in a pet and remember that all pets have different personalities．Cats tend to be more independent and need less affection，but kittens need lots of attention．Cats don't need to be walked，but you need to clip their nails and play with them．（37）AHowever，they are usually great companions and love to spend time with their family．
Visit the shelter．
Set aside at least a few hours to visit shelters in your area-remember that you may need to visit more than one shelter．Try to bring along everyone who will be living with the new pet．（38）GAnd never adopt an animal because you feel sorry for it-be patient so you find a pet who is truly a good match for your family．
（39）BBuy all necessary supplies and food well before the animal comes home．Make sure that the entire household is in agreement about rules and responsibilities-will the dog be allowed on the couch？Who will clean the litter box？Put it in writing before the pet arrives．
Bring your new friend home!
You'll probably be excited when your new pet arrives，but be sure to give them space and time to get used to a new home and a new family．（40）FInteract （交流） with your pet a lot and get them used to a routine，and soon you'll be one big happy family!
A．Dogs need to be walked at the very least twice a day．
B．Get everything ready．
C．Put away the garbage cans．
D．A new home will attract any pet deeply．
E．Here are some tips for you to find great animals．
F．The pet may act differently once they leave the shelter．
G．Ask the shelter staff lots of questions．

Answer 1

分析 本文属于说明文阅读，作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了关于收养宠物的一些提示，帮助你找到最合适的宠物．

解答 36．E．推理判断题．根据后文Make some decisions可知讲的是这里有一些提示你找到最合适的动物；故选E．
37．A．推理判断题．根据前文Think about what you want in a pet and remember that all pets have different personalities可知动物有自己的习惯，如每天至少遛狗两次；故选A．
38．G．推理判断题．根据前文Try to bring along everyone who will be living with the new pet可知要关心宠物，问收容所人员很多问题关于他们；故选G．
39．B．推理判断题．根据后文Buy all necessary supplies and food well before the animal comes home可知在收养宠物之前要把一切到准备好；故选B．
40．F．推理判断题．根据前文You'll probably be excited when your new pet arrives，but be sure to give them space and time to get used to a new home and a new family可知宠物离开收容所后可能会有所不同，需要适应；故选F．

点评 七选五阅读是完成性阅读，和完形填空很类似，不同的是一个选词，一个选句子．解题时，要注意上下文语境，充分考虑信息词（选项中和空格前后句子中相同或相近的词），选出最符合语境的句子．