时文阅读03 The Importance of Pets in Our Lives（精练）（话题阅读精练）英语高一通用版

时文阅读 The Importance of Pets in Our Lives 宠物在我们生活中的重要性 走进语篇 话题 体裁 题型 字数 建议阅读时间 难度 宠物在我们生活中的重要性 说明文 选择题 423 8分钟 适中 We’ve all heard people who say that pets are “just” animals, as though somehow they’re not important in our lives. These people have likely never owned a loyal dog or loving cat, and their words couldn’t be further from the truth. Most pet owners will know how wonderful owning an animal can be; they will understand the companionship and how beautiful bonds can be formed between animal and human. Did you know that it has been scientifically proven that stroking an animal can greatly reduce your stress levels? If you spend around 15 minutes petting your favorite cat or dog, your body will release the following natural “feel good” hormones: oxytocin, prolactin and serotonin. It also lowers your cortisol, which is the body’s natural stress hormone. Not only will this send your body into a relaxed state, but it can also lower your blood pressure by 10% too. If you own a dog, then you will have to walk it at least once or twice a day, which means you will be getting vital fresh air and exercise while having the opportunity to connect with nature and bond with your four-legged friend. Animals do not ask for much in life, and most just need a warm, safe and sheltered place to live, as well as adequate food, water and exercise. In return they will give you unconditional love, loyalty and companionship. Dogs are a little more well known to offer unconditional love; cats can be a little fickle! But having a furry friend means you will always have a little living being, waiting patiently for you at home and ready to welcome you with a wagging tail or a purr. It’s incredible just how much support an animal can bring to your life. As MyPetNeeds mentions, if you are particularly vulnerable or have special needs then there are certain dog breeds that are perfect at providing emotional and physical support. A dog or cat can help with loneliness, give you companionship and someone to talk to, and sit with you during the evenings. Pets can be lifesavers when it comes to depression and grief. In summary, owning a pet will change your life and bring you so much joy and love. They help us gain a sense of responsibility, show us unconditional love, and are always there when we need them. Dogs are more high maintenance but bring many different health benefits, whereas cats, rabbits and gerbils are easy to look after, need little exercise and give our lives new meaning and purpose. -https://www.transitionslifecare.org/2020/05/27/the-importance-of-pets-in-our-lives/ 牛刀小试 ( ) 1. What are the possible thoughts of people who never raise pets? A. They want to have some eagerly. B. They think pets are necessary. C. They consider pets to be ugly. D. They consider pets to be insignificant. ( ) 2. According to the text, which hormone is REDUCED when petting an animal? A. Oxytocin. B. Prolactin. C. Serotonin. D. Cortisol. ( ) 3. The word "fickle" in Paragraph 3 most likely means ______. A. Loyal and devoted. B. Unpredictable or changeable. C. Friendly and playful. D. Shy and quiet. ( ) 4. What does the article suggest about people with special needs? A. They should avoid owning pets. B. Certain dog breeds can provide emotional support. C. Cats are better companions than dogs. D. Only dogs require regular exercise. 词汇聚焦 1. companionship [kəmˈpænjənʃɪp] n. 情谊，友谊 2. bond [bɒnd] n. 纽带，联系 3. stroke [strəʊk] v. 轻抚，抚摸 4. release [rɪˈliːs] v. 释放，放走 5. hormone [ˈhɔːməʊn] n. 激素，荷尔蒙 6. shelter [ˈʃeltə(r)] v. 提供庇护，提供保护 7. furry [ ˈfɜːri] adj. 覆盖毛皮的 词汇练习 1、 选词填空 companionship, bond, stroke, release, hormone, shelter, furry 1. We typically find social ______________ supportive. 2. He refused to ______________ her arm. 3. Ask your doctor about _______________therapy. 4. A _________________ of friendship had been forged between them. 5. Migrant birds _________________ in the reeds. 6. He's a beautiful dog. Can I ________________ him? 7. People like having small ______________ animals to stroke, but pets can be expensive to feed. 长难句分析 1. We’ve all heard people who say that pets are “just” animals, as though somehow they’re not important in our lives. 【分析】本句中定语从句是_________________________________________________;先行词为______________________________________________________________________；主干句是____________________________________________________________________________________________ 【译文】____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 写作训练 你校将举办一场征文活动，作文标题是：The Benefits of Raising Pets 内容要求如下： 1.哪些人需要宠物陪伴； 2.养宠物的好处； 3.总结个人观点。 注意：1. 词数100左右；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 The Benefits of Raising Pets _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ 背景拓展 The Power of Pets Nothing compares to the joy of coming home to a loyal companion. The unconditional love of a pet can do more than keep you company. Pets may also decrease stress, improve heart health, and even help children with their emotional and social skills. An estimated 68% of U.S. households have a pet. But who benefits from an animal? And which type of pet brings health benefits? Over the past 10 years, NIH has partnered with the Mars Corporation’s WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition to answer questions like these by funding research studies. Scientists are looking at what the potential physical and mental health benefits are for different animals—from fish to guinea pigs to dogs and cats. Possible Health Effects Research on human-animal interactions is still relatively new. Some studies have shown positive health effects, but the results have been mixed. Interacting with animals has been shown to decrease levels of cortisol (a stress-related hormone) and lower blood pressure. Other studies have found that animals can reduce loneliness, increase feelings of social support, and boost your mood. Animals Helping People Animals can serve as a source of comfort and support. Therapy dogs are especially good at this. They’re sometimes brought into hospitals or nursing homes to help reduce patients’ stress and anxiety.“Dogs are very present. If someone is struggling with something, they know how to sit there and be loving,” says Dr. Ann Berger, a physician and researcher at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. “Their attention is focused on the person all the time.” Kids who read to the real animals showed better social skills and more sharing, cooperation, and volunteering. They also had fewer behavioral problems. Another study found that children with autism spectrum disorder were calmer while playing with guinea pigs in the classroom. When the children spent 10 minutes in a supervised group playtime with guinea pigs, their anxiety levels dropped. The children also had better social interactions and were more engaged with their peers. The researchers suggest that the animals offered unconditional acceptance, making them a calm comfort to the children. Helping Each Other Pets also bring new responsibilities. Knowing how to care for and feed an animal is part of owning a pet. NIH/Mars funds studies looking into the effects of human-animal interactions for both the pet and the person. Remember that animals can feel stressed and fatigued, too. It’s important for kids to be able to recognize signs of stress in their pet and know when not to approach. Animal bites can cause serious harm.“Dog bite prevention is certainly an issue parents need to consider, especially for young children who don’t always know the boundaries of what’s appropriate to do with a dog,” Esposito explains. Researchers will continue to explore the many health effects of having a pet. “We’re trying to find out what’s working, what’s not working, and what’s safe—for both the humans and the animals,” Esposito says. -https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2018/02/power-pets 参考译文 宠物的力量 什么能比回家有一个忠诚的伴侣更快乐的了。对宠物无条件的爱不仅仅是陪伴你。宠物还可以减轻压力，改善心脏健康，甚至可以帮助孩子提高情感和社交技能。据估计，68%的美国家庭养宠物。但谁能从动物身上获益呢？哪种宠物对健康有益？在过去的10年里，美国国立卫生研究院与玛氏公司的威豪宠物营养中心合作，通过资助研究来回答这些问题。科学家们正在研究从鱼到豚鼠到狗和猫等不同动物的潜在身心健康益处。 可能的健康影响 对人与动物相互作用的研究仍然相对较新。一些研究显示了对健康的积极影响，但结果好坏参半。与动物互动已被证明可以降低皮质醇（一种与压力相关的激素）的水平，降低血压。其他研究发现，动物可以减少孤独感，增加社会支持的感觉，并改善你的情绪。 动物帮助人类 动物可以作为安慰和支持的来源。治疗犬尤其擅长这一点。他们有时被带到医院或养老院，以帮助减轻病人的压力和焦虑。“狗很有存在感。马里兰州贝塞斯达美国国立卫生研究院临床中心的医生和研究员安·伯杰博士说：“如果有人正在为某事而挣扎，他们知道如何坐在那里，充满爱心。”“他们的注意力总是集中在那个人身上。” 那些了解动物的孩子表现出更好的社交技能，更善于分享、合作和志愿服务。他们的行为问题也更少。另一项研究发现，患有自闭症谱系障碍的儿童在教室里与豚鼠玩耍时更加平静。当孩子们在监督下与豚鼠一起玩10分钟时，他们的焦虑水平下降了。孩子们也有更好的社会互动，更多地与同龄人交往。研究人员认为，这些动物提供了无条件的接受，使它们成为孩子们平静的安慰。 互相帮助 宠物也带来了新的责任。知道如何照顾和喂养动物是养宠物的一部分。美国国立卫生研究院/玛氏公司资助研究人与动物互动对宠物和人的影响。 记住，动物也会感到压力和疲劳。对孩子们来说，重要的是要能够识别宠物的压力迹象，知道什么时候不应该接近。动物咬伤会造成严重伤害。埃斯波西托解释说：“预防狗咬伤当然是父母需要考虑的问题，特别是对于那些不知道与狗相处的界限的幼儿。” 研究人员将继续探索养宠物对健康的诸多影响。埃斯波西托说：“我们正试图找出哪些是有效的，哪些是无效的，哪些是安全的——对人类和动物都是如此。”。 答案与解析 牛刀小试 1. D【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段第一句We’ve all heard people who say that pets are “just” animals, as though somehow they’re not important in our lives，我们都听过有人说宠物“只是”动物，好像它们在我们的生活中并不重要。 2. D 【解析】推理判断题。由题干定位到第二段第二句，If you spend around 15 minutes petting your favorite cat or dog, your body will release the following natural “feel good” hormones: oxytocin, prolactin and serotonin. It also lowers your cortisol，如果你花大约15分钟抚摸你最喜欢的猫或狗，你的身体会释放出以下自然的“感觉良好”激素：催产素、催乳素和血清素。它还会降低你的皮质醇。 3. B 【解析】 推理判断题。由题干fickle，定位到第三段第三句Dogs are a little more well known to offer unconditional love; cats can be a little fickle，众所周知，狗会提供无条件的爱；猫可能会有点善变。 4. B 【解析】 推理判断题。由题干定位到第四段第二句， As MyPetNeeds mentions, if you are particularly vulnerable or have special needs then there are certain dog breeds that are perfect at providing emotional and physical support，正如MyPetNeeds所说，如果你特别脆弱或有特殊需要，那么有一些狗的品种可以完美地提供情感和身体上的支持。 词汇练习 一、1. companionship 2. release 3. hormone 4. bond 5. shelter 6. stroke 7. furry 长难句分析 1. 【分析】who say that pets are “just” animals; people; We’ve all heard people. 【译文】我们都听过有人说宠物“只是”动物，好像它们在我们的生活中并不重要。 写作训练 The Benefits of Raising Pets Nowadays, raising pets has become increasingly popular, and it brings numerous benefits to people’s lives. Pets are ideal companions for certain groups. Elderly individuals living alone often feel less lonely with a pet by their side. Similarly, busy professionals facing stress or children growing up without siblings can also benefit from a pet’s unconditional love. Firstly, raising pets offers both physical and emotional advantages. Pets encourage owners to stay active—for example, walking a dog daily improves fitness. Emotionally, interacting with pets reduces anxiety and boosts happiness. Additionally, caring for animals teaches responsibility, especially to children who learn to nurture and empathize. In my opinion, pets are more than just animals; they become family members who enrich our lives. 参考译文 宠物在我们生活中的重要性 我们都听过有人说宠物“只是”动物，好像它们在我们的生活中并不重要。这些人可能从来没有养过一只忠诚的狗或爱猫，他们的话与事实相去甚远。大多数宠物主人都知道拥有一只动物是多么美妙；他们会明白友谊，以及动物和人类之间可以形成多么美好的纽带。 你知道吗，科学证明抚摸动物可以大大降低你的压力水平？如果你花大约15分钟抚摸你最喜欢的猫或狗，你的身体会释放出以下自然的“感觉良好”激素：催产素、催乳素和血清素。它还会降低你的皮质醇，这是身体的自然压力激素。这不仅能让你的身体进入放松状态，还能降低10%的血压。如果你养了一只狗，那么你必须每天至少遛一到两次，这意味着你将获得重要的新鲜空气和锻炼，同时有机会与大自然联系，与你的四条腿的朋友建立联系。 动物对生活的要求并不多，大多数动物只需要一个温暖、安全、有遮蔽的地方生活，以及足够的食物、水和锻炼。作为回报，他们会给你无条件的爱、忠诚和陪伴。众所周知，狗会提供无条件的爱；猫可能会有点善变！但是有一个毛茸茸的朋友意味着你将永远有一个小生命，在家里耐心地等待着你，准备用摇尾巴或咕噜声欢迎你。 一只动物能给你的生活带来这么多的支持，真是难以置信。正如MyPetNeeds所说，如果你特别脆弱或有特殊需要，那么有一些狗的品种可以完美地提供情感和身体上的支持。狗或猫可以帮助你克服孤独，给你陪伴，给你说话的人，晚上和你坐在一起。当人们感到沮丧和悲伤时，宠物可以成为救星。 总之，养宠物会改变你的生活，给你带来很多快乐和爱。他们帮助我们获得责任感，向我们展示无条件的爱，并且在我们需要他们的时候总是在那里。狗比较难养，但能带来很多不同的健康益处，而猫、兔子和沙鼠很容易照顾，几乎不需要锻炼，给我们的生活带来新的意义和目的。 1 / 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$