Question

Dogs and cats are not for students who live in the dormitory. Just think about the noise, the smell and all that wild behavior—chewing on whatever they can get their teeth on, or knocking over the trash can. But don’t feel sad. There are smaller and less destructive pets to make your dormitory life colorful.

Betta fish

They make great pets with their big personality and astonishing colors, ranging from bright red, dark blue to lemon yellow. Unlike many fish, most bettas react to their owner’s presence and become more active when they are nearby, which is unusual in the fish world.

Chinchillas

Without bad smell, about the size of a rabbit and with fur so dense that they can’t get pests such as fleas(跳蚤), the friendly creature originally from the Andes Mountains in South America makes an ideal indoor pet. Chinchillas are very social animals, so if you only have one, you will become its family. In cold winter days, in a glance at this fury pet in a dorm will bring you a lot of warmth.

Land hermit crabs

In a society where owners are often asked “Are they tasty?”, land hermit crabs are among the most unlucky animals commonly kept as pets. But they are easy to care for, inexpensive and fascinating to watch. And the fact that they don’t cause any allergic reactions makes them perfect for college dormitories.

Red-eared sliders

If you’re interested in a lifelong friend, a red-eared slider makes a wonderful pet. If well cared for, they can live for around 40 years. But there are a couple of things you should know. Red-eared can grow to an adult size of up to 30cm! So you may need a larger tank quickly. In addition, you will need to provide UV lighting, water heater, and a swimming area and a basking (晒太阳) area. Housing a red eared slider is not easy.

1.All the dormitory pets mentioned in the text are _____.

A. active and allergic    B. quiet and peaceful

C. colorful and tasty     D. small and smelly

2.Which of the following is not true about these creatures?

A. Bettas are active and rich in colors.

B. Chinchillas are originally mountain animals.

C. Land hermit crabs are allergic but tasty.

D. Red-eared sliders need more care from the owner.

3.If you want to keep the pet as long as possible, you’d better choose _____.

A. Betta fish          B. Chinchillas

C. Land hermit crabs   D. Red-eared sliders

4.The text is mainly to _____.

A. introduce the best way to keep pets

B. offer useful tips for choosing pets

C. inform students of lifestyle of pets

D. recommend some dormitory pets

Answer

1.B

2.C

3.D

4.D

【解析】

试题分析: 学生宿舍不适合养猫狗！想想他们发出的噪音，难闻的气味，还有难以消除的野性。不过别担心，如果你是宠物爱好者的话，这些小动物也许是很好的替代品噢。

1.There are smaller and less destructive pets to make your dormitory life colorful.

”可知，这些介绍的小动物都是没那么有“破坏性”的。active and allergic 积极的和过敏的；quiet and peaceful安静和平的； colorful and tasty多彩的和可口的；small and smelly小和发臭的。故选D。

2.C。细节理解题。由“In a society where owners are often asked “Are they tasty?”, land hermit crabs are among the most unlucky animals commonly kept as pets.”可知，巴西龟是用来做宠物的而不是吃的。故选C。

3.D。细节理解题。由“If well cared for, they can live for around 40 years.”可知，好好照顾的话，巴西龟可以活40年。因此想养长寿的宠物非它莫属。故选D。

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考点：考查科普类短文阅读。