Question

8．Things to Know Before Adopting a Dog
The idea of giving someone a puppy for Christmas provides a warm fuzzy response for most people．（36）C  Pets carry a lot of responsibility，but they reward their owners with years of love and devotion．
Be Realistic About How Much Time You Have
In a busy world，full of work，soccer games，and family dinners，time is more precious．When adopting an animal it is important to consider how much time you have．to devote to training and caring for it．（37）D  If you have plenty of extra time to devote to a pet，a puppy is a good choice．
Think About How Much Space You Have
Large dogs naturally require more room than small dogs．They need big yards to run in，or a nearby area where they can go for longer walks．If you live in a small apartment on an upper floor，this can be a problem．（38）E  Smaller dogs take up less space and are often easier to transport up and down stairs and in elevators．If you have a large home with a big backyard where your dog can run and play，then a larger breed may be a good fit for you．
 （39）B    
If you have small children，a patient dog with a high tolerance level is necessary．Kids explore with their hands，and they are likely to touch，tug，pet，and crawl all over the new dog．In this situation，you need to choose a dog with an easygoing temperament-who will not become frustrated and bite．（40）G

A．Consider the Other Pets in Your Home
B．Choose the Right Dog for Your Situation
C．However，adopting a dog is not something to be taken lightly．
D．A puppy requires a lot more time and attention than an older dog．
E．Walking around a small space with a Labrador underfoot can be frustrating．
F．Adopting a dog rather than buying one benefits both the animal and your family．
G．Breeds like Golden Retrievers，Labradors，and Border Collies are well known for their family friendly attitude．

Answer 1

分析 本文主要介绍了狗领养前要知道的事情：1、考虑你需要花费多少时间来训练和照顾你的狗；2、考虑你有多少空间供狗狗玩耍；3、根据自身情况选择适合你的狗．

解答 36-40 CDEBG
36．C联系上文题．根据上句The idea of giving someone a puppy for Christmas provides a warm fuzzy response for most people．可知给某人一只小狗作为圣诞礼物的想法给大多数人带来了温暖的模糊反应．C项：However，adopting a dog is not something to be taken lightly．然而，领养狗并不是件容易的事．符合文意．故选C．
37．D上下文串联．根据上句When adopting an animal it is important to consider how much time you have to devote to training and caring for it．可知当领养一只动物时，重要的是要考虑你需要花费多少时间来训练和照顾它；根据下句If you have plenty of extra time to devote to a pet，a puppy is a good choice．可知如果你有足够的时间去养宠物，小狗是一个不错的选择．D项：A puppy requires a lot more time and attention than an older dog．小狗比大狗需要更多的时间和注意力．符合文意．故选D．
38．E语境辨析题．根据上句If you live in a small apartment on an upper floor，this can be a problem．可知如果你住在楼上的一个小公寓里，这可能是个问题．E项：Walking around a small space with a Labrador underfoot can be frustrating．让拉布拉多猎狗在一个狭小空间里散步是令人沮丧的．符合文意．故选E．
39．B归纳总结题．根据本段主要介绍了要根据自己家庭的情况（比如孩子）来选择狗狗．B项：Choose the Right Dog for Your Situation选择适合你的狗．符合文意．故选B．
40．G联系上文题．根据上文In this situation，you need to choose a dog with an easygoing temperament-who will not become frustrated and bite．可知在这种情况下，你需要选择一只性情随和的狗，不会沮丧和咬人．G项：Breeds like Golden Retrievers，Labradors，and Border Collies are well known for their family friendly attitude．像黄金猎犬，拉布拉多犬，和边境牧羊犬这样品种的狗狗因为它们家庭友好的态度众所周知．符合文意．故选G．

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