2024届高三英语专项训练之各地模拟题七选五合集

高三专项训练之各地模拟题七选五合集（精校版） （一） Adopting a pet is rapidly becoming the preferred option for many people wanting to add an animal companion. It’s true that many people are happy to part with thousands of dollars for purebred(纯种的)dogs and cats. ___16___ Homeless animals can make wonderful pets. People often assume that dogs and cats end up in shelters because they’re unwanted or badly behaved. There are many reasons owners may need to re-home their pet-divorce, hospitalization, or the time and money needed to care for a dog. ___17___ Adult animals have benefits. Shelters have a wide range of potential pets and there are many benefits from adopting a more mature dog or cat. Not starting from scratch helps avoid much of the craziness and mess associated with puppies. They will already be vaccinated, so you will have fewer start-up costs. ___18___ A young animal’s behaviour may still be developing, whereas an older animal’s personality and behaviour should be evident, so no surprises. ___19___ You should only adopt a dog or cat from a trusted shelter or rescue group. Ethical establishments will have a behavioral trainer to assess the character of every dog and cat. The staff should ask you lots of questions to recommend the most suitable pet. Ongoing behaviour and training advice should be available, and you should be able to return the pet if things don’t word out. There’s something else to keep in mind. It’s important for you to only select a pet that will suit your lifestyle, not a pet you feel sorry for. ___20___ There’s a lot of responsibility associated with managing animals appropriately. A. Pets not only provide but call for company. B. Animal experts discuss how to adopt a pet. C. Most importantly what you see is what you get. D. Choose an appropriate animal from a reliable source. E. Consider the pet’s suitability for your family and lifestyle. F. You need to think carefully about how you will care for it. G. Some dogs and cats become lost, are not identified an