1．Cold weather can hard on pets，just like it can be hard on people．Sometimes owners forget that their cats are just as used to the warm shelter （住所） as they are．Some owners will leave their animals outside for a long period of time，thinking that all animals are used to living outdoors．This can put their pets in danger of serious illness．There are things you can do to keep your animal warm and safe．
Keep your pets inside as much as you can when the weather is bad．If you have to take them out，stay outside with them．When you're cold enough to go inside，they probably are too．I you must leave them outside for a long time，make sure they have a warm，solid shelter against the wind，thick bedding，and plenty of non-frozen water．
If left alone outside，dogs and cats can be very smart in their search for warm shelter．They can dig into snow banks or hide somewhere．Watch them closely when they are left outdoors，and provide them with shelter of good quality．Keep an eye on your pet's water．Sometimes owners don't realize that a water bowl has frozen and their pet can't get anything to drink．Animals that don't have clean and unfrozen water may drink dirty water outside，which may contain something unhealthy for them．
41．What do we learn about pets from Paragraph 1？D
A．They are often forgotten by their owners．
B．They are used to living outdoors．
C．They build their won shelters．
D．They like to stay in warm places．
42．Why are pet owners asked to stay with their pets when they are out in cold weather？A
A．To know when to bring them inside．
B．To keep them from eating bad food．
C．To help them find shelters．
D．To keep them company．
43．If pets are left on their own outdoors in cold weather，they mayA．
A．run short of clean water
B．dig deep holes for fun
C．dirty the snow nearby
D．get lost in the wild
44．What is the purpose of this text？B
A．To solve a problem．
B．To give practical advice．
C．To tell an interesting story．
D．To present a research result．
分析 本文属于说明文阅读，主要向我们介绍了宠物的主人认为所有的动物都习惯于生活在户外，这个观点是不正确的，并且向我们提供了几点在寒冷天气照顾宠物的实用的建议，让他们为宠物提供温暖的环境和足够的干净的水．
解答 41．D 细节理解题，根据第一段Cold weather can hard on pets，just like it can be hard on people．可知寒冷的天气对于宠物来说是艰难的，因此可知宠物喜欢待在温暖的环境，故选D．
42．A 细节理解题，根据第二段If you have to take them out，stay outside with them．When you're cold enough to go inside，they probably are too．可知宠物的主人被要求与宠物一起待在外面是因为可以感知什么时候带他们进到屋里，故选A．
43．A 细节理解题，根据第三段Keep an eye on your pet's water．Sometimes owners don't realize that a water bowl has frozen and their pet can't get anything to drink．可知宠物被单独留在外面可能水被冻住而没有干净的水喝，故选A．
44．B 主旨大意题，本文向我们提供了在寒冷的天气如何照顾宠物的实用的建议，故选B．
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