Pets are no strangers to the White House. Many of America’s presidents have been animal lovers. In recent times, White House pets have been tame dogs and cats. Long ago, however, presidential pets, like our nation itself, were wilder!
In 1806, President Thomas Jefferson lived in the White House. Passersby often caught sight of his pet bears. Explorers had discovered these fierce bears, caught a pair of small ones, and sent them to Jefferson. While the President was excited about his bears, his enemies in Congress constantly laughed at his pets, calling the White House “The President’s Bear Garden.”
By 1825, the bears were long gone from the White House scene. Now the building was home to President John Quincy Adams and his crocodile. The green beast actually belonged to General Lafayette, a French hero who had helped the United States win the Revolutionary War. When Lafayette asked Adams babysat the huge crocodile. First lady Louisa Adams was busy raising thousands of silkworms. She used the silk from the silkworms to make cloth for her dresses.
When President Martin Van Buren moved into the White House in 1837, he brought his tigers with him. At least, Van Buren said the tigers were his. The Sultan of Oman had sent the tigers when Van Buren was elected, so Congress argued the tigers belonged to the American people. A fight over the tigers continued for months. In the end, Congress sent someone to seize the tigers and put them in a zoo.
Twenty years later, President James Buchanan received another valuable gift when he was in his first year in the White House. This time, the King of Siam sent several elephants! Buchanan had no desire to share his building with the big creatures, so he sent them to the zoo. Buchanan did, however, keep another gift－a pair of birds. They were a fitting symbol of presidential power.
1．According to the passage, we can infer that ____.
A．the pets the Presidents raised were all huge ones
B．the Presidents owned were all for their favorite ones
C．the Presidents kept the pets not only at home but in the zoo
D．the Presidents’ pets were not only cared about by their families
2．How did the presidents mentioned get their unusual pets?
A．They got them in the forest. B．They bought them at the market.
C．The pets were given to them by others. D．Their family members offered them the pets.
3．What similar political effect did Jefferson’s bears and Van Buren’s tigers have?
A．The pets made them happy and gay.
B．It took them too much time to look after them.
C．It made people believe that they were animal lovers.
D．It brought about dissatisfaction with them in Congress.
4．President James Buchanan got elephants, while President Bill Clinton, who came to power about ____ years later, kept dogs as pets.
A．nearly two handed B．over one hundred and forty
C．about one hundred D．around forty-five
科目：高中英语 来源： 题型：阅读理解
The basic meaning of“pet”is an animal we keep for emotional (情感的) rather than economic reasons. A pet animal is __1__ as a companion, and we all need companions to keep as feeling happy.__2__ pets offer more than mere(only) companionship: they invite us to love and be loved. Many __3__ feel their pets understand them, for animals are __4__ to sense anger and sorrow. Often a cat or dog can comfort us __5__ when human words don't help. We feel loved, too, by the way pets __6__ us for a home, for food and drink. Dogs __7__， look up to their owners, __8__ makes them feel important and needed.
A pet can be something __9__ to each member of the family, another baby to the mother, a sister or brother to a(n) __10__ child, a grandchild to the elderly, but for all of us pets provide __11__ and companionship. It has __12__ been suggested that tiny pets __13__ be sent as companions to astronauts on space ships, to help reduce the stress (紧张) and __14__ of space flights.
In this Plastic Age, when most of us live in large cities, pets are particularly important for __15__. A pet in the family keeps people in __16__ with the more natural，animal world. Seeing an animal give birth brings understanding of the naturalness of childbirth, and seeing a pet __17__ helps a child to cope with sorrow. Learning to __18__ a pet helps a child to grow up into a loving adult who feels __19__ toward those dependent on them. Rightly we teach children to be good to their pets. They should learn, too, that pets are __20__ for us human beings.
1. A. known B. looked upon C. treated D. kept
2. A. But B. However C. So D. Otherwise
3. A. masters B. owners C. bosses D. hosts
4. A. slow B. quick C. easy D. difficult
5. A. in time B. on time C. at times D. at no time
6. A. depend on B. live on C. wait on D. look on
7. A. especially B. hardly C. hopefully D. entirely
8. A. it B. who C. which D. what
9. A. dangerous B. necessary C. the same D. different
10. A. single B. only C. separate D. alone
11. A. loss B. love C. trouble D. pleasure
12. A. ever B. even C. never D. probably
13. A. would B. could C. should D. must
14. A. loneliness B. distance C. darkness D. weight
15. A. housewives B. children
C. grown－ups D. relatives
16. A. connection B. conversation
C. touch D. love
17. A. die B. suffer C. cry D. fight
18. A. pay for B. ask for C. call for D. care for
19. A. comfortable B. suitable
C. valuable D. responsible
20. A. fit B. good C. expensive D. bad
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科目：高中英语 来源：广东省三校2010届高三上学期期末联考（深圳市高级中学、潮州金山中学、肇庆中学） 题型：阅读理解
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科目：高中英语 来源：2015届江苏省高二上学期期中考试英语试卷（解析版） 题型：其他题
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You probably have lists to remember and steps to follow in order to have the best pet-friendly trip. There are, however, a few things that are best left at home. Here are a few things to forget when you’re traveling with pets. Forgetting them will make your trip run more smoothly and more effectively.
Time
Traveling with pets will take longer and will have unexpected turns. In reality, forgetting about time means leaving impatience behind. Don’t be in a rush. Your pets will require more extra stops than you will, and they’ll often surprise you with unpredictable delays. Plan on leaving early and arriving later and you’ll be right on time.
Anger
Getting angry at the delay will only make matters worse. Your feelings can add unnecessary stresses to you and your pets’ travel experience. If you feel yourself becoming out of control, stop and take a deep breath. Your pets have little control over their emotions, bowel movements, or motion sickness when traveling. Remember to be kind and understanding at all times, especially when under pressure.
Work Attitude
This may seem like a no-brainer, but when you are traveling, leave your work attitude behind. Traveling is not a task to be accomplished; it can be an enjoyable and memorable experience for both you and your pets as long as you have the right attitude.
Control
Part of the joy of traveling with pets is dealing with the unexpected. You can’t control everything and trying to do so will only end in frustration (挫败) and anger. Knowing that things will happen beyond your control will bring great relief to you and your pets. Messes happen; accidents happen. Once you accept that, traveling with your pets will be far easier to manage.
Selfishness
Traveling with pets often requires an extreme amount of selflessness. Your pets rely on you to take care of their needs, and sometimes you will need to put their needs before your own. Leave your selfish ambitions behind when traveling with your pets. They need your attention and care more than anything else because of the stresses and strains of traveling.
Traveling with pets can and will be a joy if you remember to leave these five items behind. It can be difficult at times to handle, but the traveling will go well if you can manage to do so.
Traveling with pets
Benefit You’ll have a(n) 1. and more effective trip by following the tips.
Five things to 2._ Time * Traveling with pets will take longer and have unexpected turns.
* Plan to 3. early to be on time.
Anger * Anger will only make matters worse when you are 4. .
* Your pets can 5. control themselves during the trip.
Work
Attitude * Leave your work attitude behind.
* Right attitude can 6. you an enjoyable and memorable traveling experience.
Control * Dealing with the unexpected can be 7. .
* Once you accept that, you will find traveling is not that 8. to manage.
Selfish-
ness * Traveling with pets often requires you to be 9. .
* Your pets rely on you to take care of their needs.
* At times you should put your needs behind theirs.
10. Traveling with pets can be a joy and your trip will be successful.
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科目：高中英语 来源：2014届新疆兵团农二师华山中学高二上期学前考试英语卷（解析版） 题型：完型填空
One day, four lawyers were riding along a country road. There had been a(n) 36 , and the ground was soft. The lawyers rode 37 , talking and laughing. As they were passing through a 38 , they heard some noises in the grass.
“What’s the matter here?” asked one man.
“Oh, it’s only some old robins (知更鸟)!” said another one, “The 39 has blown them out of the nest. They are too young to 40 .”
“What a 41 ! They’ll die,” said the third one.
“Well! They’re nothing but 42 ,” said the first lawyer.
The three men looked down and saw the mother robin 43 to her mates. Then they rode on, talking and laughing as before. In a few minutes they had 44 the birds. But the fourth lawyer, whose name was Abraham Lincoln, 45 . He got down from his 46 and gently took the little ones up. They didn’t seem 47 , but chirped (唧唧叫) softly, as if they knew they were safe.
“Never 48 , my little fellows,” said Mr. Lincoln. Then he looked up to find the nest from which they had 49 . It was much higher than he could reach. But Mr. Lincoln could 50 . He put the birds softly, one by one, into their warm home.
In a few minutes, Mr. Lincoln 51 the others. He had torn his coat on the thorny (多刺的) tree. Then all three of them 52 heartily. They thought it so 53 that a strong man should take so much trouble just for some worthless young birds.
“Gentlemen,” said Mr. Lincoln, “I couldn’t have 54 tonight if I had left those helpless robins to die in the 55 grass.”
Abraham Lincoln afterwards became President of America.
1. A．war B．earthquake C．fire D．rain
2. A．calmly B．nervously C．slowly D．frequently
3. A．forest B．room C．street D．city
4. A．snow B．storm C．light D．flood
5. A．fly B．speak C．move D．eat
6. A．success B．shame C．pity D．case
7. A．trees B．pets C．children D．birds
8. A．dancing B．pointing C．singing D．crying
9. A．dealt with B．forgotten about C．cared for D．turned to
10. A．shouted B．stopped C．considered D．insisted
11. A．wall B．car C．horse D．truck
12. A．frightened B．tired C．interested D．touched
13. A．stay B．mind C．stand D．rest
14. A．learned B．come C．fallen D．heard
15. A．drive B．climb C．cook D．run
16. A．noticed B．blamed C．visited D．joined
17. A．laughed B．jumped C．worked D．cried
18. A．lucky B．clear C．foolish D．dangerous
19. A．changed B．returned C．read D．slept
20. A．wet B．green C．small D．fresh
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科目：高中英语 来源：2010届贵州省高三下学期3月月考英语试题 题型：阅读理解
Dog walkers provide a 20 to 60-minute daily walk for a client’s（客户）dog, making sure the dog answers the call of nature and gets proper exercise. They often walk more than one dog at a time. Some walkers work for dog-walking services, especially when starting out. Others have their own businesses, and build by word of mouth and advertising. Dog walkers often work part-time, and some provide other services like pet sitting or transporting.
In N.Y.C., dog walkers usually earn about $25 an hour. If you work for a dog-walking business, you may earn less-if you are on your own dealing with several dogs at the same time, it may be more.
What do you have to do to be a dog walker?
First, have a real love of dogs, and have a good knowledge of how to get on with dogs. Try calling dog-walking services to find out about openings. If you’re on your own, you’ll need to network and market yourself. You might advertise your services in pet offices, grooming businesses, or neighborhood papers. You will need business cards and a mobile phone, and have good references and a clean background. You’ll also have to deal with taxes and insurance. You should be physically fit, friendly, neatly dressed and extremely dependable. Many dog walkers are bonded（被担保的）and insured, and this is a definite selling point to clients.
Of course, you will be cleaning up dog waste! You will also be outside in all kinds of weather. You may have to deal with dogs that don’t like each other ,and difficult owners. It’s also an up and down kind of business-clients can come and go.
For pet lovers, spending the workday with dogs instead of navigating office politics is its own reward! You are your own boss-you can dress casually, your doggy clients will love you unconditionally, and you’ll get some great exercise!
71. By writing the passage the writer tries to .
A. introduce you to a job B. enrich your knowledge about pets
C. advertise for a business D. tell you more about life in New York
72. The passage offers no information about how to as a dog walker.
A. find a client B. train a dog
C. get prepared D. make more money
73. One who wants to may find the passage helpful.
A. take up a weekend job B. keep a good pet dog
C. make money in his daily spare time D. be a part-time office worker
74. The last paragraph but one (beginning with “Of course”) is meant to tell you .
A. what dog-walking is like B. why dog-walking is worth trying
C. the unknown part of dog-walking D. the bad side of dog-walking
75. What does the underlined word casually in the last paragraph possibly mean?
A. as you like B. like a boss
C. in a dog-friendly way D. in nice clothes
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