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Police arrested a 19-year-old teenager yesterday who was involved in a ‘4-cats-killed’ case in Hong Kong. The case drew the public’s attention towards animal rights. Still, many people in Hong Kong would like to own a pet dog without giving serious thought to the consequences(后果).

We are concerned（关注） that some owners will drive away the pets once they have become useless. Homeless dogs and cats run here and there in the parks and streets. Many owners send their pets away for three reasons. Firstly, they have got diseases. Secondly, they are noisy and annoying（烦人）. Thirdly, they have broken the vase bought by a boyfriend. Because of these silly reasons, many pets lose their homes . More pets will be saved if we think twice before buying them.

We must pay attention to pets’ health. To have them injected(注射) with different types of vaccines(疫苗) at the correct age is necessary. You should always keep an eye on your pet. If they behave strangely, take them to an animal hospital at once. It’s dangerous for dogs to eat chocolate. Never leave your pets at home alone for a long time. Pets will show better behavior once they have developed good habits. Owners can take them to some training courses or teach them patiently at home.

Animal experts say that Hong Kong is not an ideal place for keeping pets at home. Hong Kong people are too busy and the flat spaces are limited. Above all, animals are an important part of nature. They should not be locked in cages. So, if you do not have the time and ability to keep them well, do not take them home. Please think twice before you pay.

1.What happened to the 19-year-old teenager mentioned in the passage?

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2.What does the writer advise us to do before we buy a pet?

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3.Will you send your pet away if you own one? Why?

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Answer

1.He was arrested.

2.To think twice before buying a pet.

3.No. Because I will teach it patiently at home and developed its good habits. We will become good friends.

【解析】

本文介绍了饲养宠物应注意的事项。我们在决定饲养宠物前要仔细想想。我们拥有宠物后要关注宠物的健康，可以耐心地教它一些好习惯。

1.根据第一段的“Police arrested a 19-year-old teenager yesterday who was involved in a ‘4-cats-killed’ case in Hong Kong. ”可知文中提到的那个十九岁的青少年被逮捕了，故此处为He was arrested.

2.根据第二段的“More pets will be saved if we think twice before buying them.”可知作者建议买宠物之前要三思而后行，故此处为To think twice before buying a pet.

3.根据第三段的“Pets will show better behavior once they have developed good habits. Owners can take them to some training courses or teach them patiently at home.”可知如果我有一个宠物我不会把它扔掉。因为我可以耐心地教他学会一些好习惯。我们也将会成为好朋友。故此处为No. Because I will teach it patiently at home and developed its good habits. We will become good friends.