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Pet owners are being encouraged to take their animals to work , a move scientists say can be

god for productivity , workplace morale (士气), and the well-being of animals .

A study found that 25% of Australian women would like to keep an office pet . Sue Chaseling of Petcare information Service said the practice of keeping office pets was good both for the people and the pets . “On the pets’ side , they are not left on their own and won’t feel lonely and unhappy,” she said . A study of major US companies showed that 73% found office pets beneficial (有益的) , while 27% experienced a drop in absenteeism (缺勤).

Xarni Riggs has two cats walking around her Global Hair Salon in Paddington . “My customers love them . they are their favorites ,” she said . “They are not troublesome . They know when to go and have a sleep in the sun .”

Little black BJ has spent nearly all his two years “working” at Punch Gallery in Balmain . Owner Iain Powell said he had had cats at the gallery for 15 years . “BJ often lies in the shop window and people walking past tap on the glass ,” he said .

Ms Chaseling said cats were popular in service industries because they enabled a point of conversation . But she said owners had to make sure both their co-workers and the cats were comfortable .

1.The percentage of American companies that are in favor of keeping office pets is         .

    A．73%            B．27%            C．25%            D．15%

2.We know from the text that “BJ”        

    A．works in the Global Hair Salon   B．often greets the passers-by

    C．likes to sleep in the sun        D．is a two-year-old cat

3.The best title for this text would be             .

    A．Pets Help Attract Customers      B．Your Favorite Office Pets

    C．Pets Join the Workforce  D．Busy Life for Pets

Answer

1.A

2.D

3.C