第Ⅱ卷(非选择题　共44分)

四、阅读表达(共5小格;每小格1分。满分5分)

阅读下面短文，在表格内的空白处填入合适的答案(每空格限填一词)

It seems that a family just isn’t complete (完整的) without a pet. But if pets aren’t suitable to a family’s lifestyle or environment, they can quickly lead to problems such as stress or arguments (争执). To save yourself and your family such problems, treat this decision seriously.

When choosing a pet, people must consider the family’s health. Many people are allergic (过敏的) to cats and dogs. Perhaps a dog or cat with short hair will be fine. And a dog might not be the best choice for a child who is naughty (顽皮的) because the dog might bite him or her. Some people can also have problems with certain pets. It’s a good idea to spend a little time with the pet around each member of the family before making your decision.

Consider the quality of life of the pet, too. If a pet is used to having space to run around, it can quickly develop psychological (心理的) problems when it is kept in a small flat all day. If pets are allowed to run about in areas with lots of traffic, they can meet an early end. Cats shouldn’t be brought into homes that already have large dogs because they won’t be able to get along well with each other.

The decision as to what kind of pet to choose is very important. If you find the right one to suit (适合) everyone in the family and their lifestyle, then it’s time to choose one. Remember that your decision is important because it can have effects that last for many years.

Considerations When Choosing a Pet

Paragraph Outline (要点) Supporting Details

Importance of

choosing a pet ●A (34) __________ with a pet seems to be complete.

●Pets can bring some problems if they aren’t suitable to the family.

The family’s health

must be considered ●Many people are allergic to pets with (35)           hair.

●It’s not (36) _________ to choose a dog for a naughty child.

●Some people have problems with some pets.

The pet’s quality of life ●You shouldn’t (37)            a pet in a small flat if it is used to running around.

●Make sure the areas where pets can run about do not have a lot of traffic.

●If your house already has a dog, don’t get a cat.

Choose the right

(38)         of pet ●Find the right one for your family because your choice can have lasting effects.