Owning pet birds is not just feeding them when necessary. You have to be very responsible if you have decided to keep birds as pets. If you really want to acquire a companion, think in advance whether you are able to handle it.
Depending on what pet bird you are going to have and how big it is, the cost is different. For example, the cost of a comfortable cage, the cost for nutritional food and the money for some additional things should be taken into consideration. There are also some unexpected cost. For example, when your pet bird gets sick, you have to send for a vet (兽医).
You may think that you do not have free time to have a dog so you’d better have a pet bird because it doesn’t require a lot of attention. You are wrong! Some people even do not have time for a short sleep. They will not have enough time for pets, either. For good bird health it is very important to handle them and play with them as much as you can.
Also there are a lot of people who think that birds do not require a lot of space and they are wrong again. They also need to fly so if you do not have space for it, you’d better reconsider the things.
But do not forget the great advantage of having a pet bird. In the animal kingdom, birds rank near the top when it comes to smarts. You can have a friend for life if you take good care of it. It’s a real character and can bring joy and colour in your home.
61. What is the text mainly about?
A. The advantages of keeping a pet bird.
B. The reasons for keeping a pet bird.
C. Things to consider if you want to keep a pet bird.
D. Different types of pets for different people.
62. We can learn from the second paragraph that .
A. you have to be very rich to keep a pet bird
B. some cost of keeping a pet bird is unnecessary
C. it is very easy to calculate the cost of having a pet bird
D. the cost of having a pet bird is unpredictable sometimes
63. If you want to have a pet bird, you needn’t consider .
A. the knowledge about a pet bird B. the cost of having a pet bird
C. the time taken to care for a pet bird D. the space a pet bird needs to fly
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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 children.”
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, 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 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.
【小题1】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. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| A．Ridiculous. | B．Acceptable. | C．Negative. | D．Indifferent. |
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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 children.”
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, 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 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.
1.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.
2.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
3.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.
4.What does Jennifer Cona probably think of millionaires owning pet dogs ?
A．Ridiculous. B．Acceptable. C．Negative. D．Indifferent.
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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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