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英语试题 02-29
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为 多余选项。
In 2016, nearly 57 percent of American households owned a pet, according to the American Vets （兽医）Medical Association, but it's safe to say that 100 percent of them wish their dog or cat to live longer. In fact, advances in veterinary medicine have made it easier than ever to lengthen your pet's life. However, there are so many care options available that finding the ones that are worthwhile for your pet can be time-consuming. ___11___
Watch Their Weight
About 60 percent of cats and 56 percent of dogs are over-weight or obese. ___12___ For example, overweight increases the risk of conditions like diabetes （糖尿病）,some cancers, and certain breathing problems. And being overweight shortened dogs’ life by up to 2.5 years compared with their ideal-weight peers.
Visit the Vet
___13___ " Because pets age more quickly than humans, their problems may worsen fast. ” says Pete Lands, director of emergency at Saint Francis Veterinary Center in Swedesboro, New Jersey. So keep up on routine treatments.
___14___
Pets need daily workouts to stay healthy, so a formal workout plan is a good idea. Aim for between 30 minutes and two hours of daily activity, such as walking or running. Athletic breeds will require more exercise, while smaller dogs such as bulldogs can benefit from a short walk around the neighborhood. And believe it or not, some devices can track your pet's steps, heart rate, and other indicators.
Brush Their Teeth
According to Banfield Pet Hospital, 68 percent of cats and 76 percent of dogs have dental disease. ___15___ To avoid that, brush your pet's teeth every day. You should also get your pet's teeth professionally cleaned by your vet at least once a year.
A. Make an Exercise Plan.
B. That can lead to big trouble.
C. Accompany your pets every day.
D. This guide is a good place to start.
E. And it may be linked to the development of heart and kidney disease.
F. With the right care, you can improve the quality and quantity of life for your pets.
G. As with humans, early exams can spot problems soon enough for successful treatment.
【答案】11. D 12. B
13. G 14. A
15. E
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。根据美国兽医协会的数据，2016年，近57%的美国家庭拥有宠物，怎么让你的宠物长寿呢？文章给出了五个指南。
【11题详解】
设空句是第一段的末句，接着下文给出了能使宠物长寿的指南，所以这句应该是启下句，选项D这个指南是一个很好的开始，切题，故选D。
【12题详解】
设空句后面For example, overweight increases the risk of conditions like diabetes （糖尿病）,some cancers, and certain breathing problems. And being overweight shortened dogs’ life by up to 2.5 years compared with their ideal-weight peers.例如，超重会增加患糖尿病、癌症和某些呼吸问题的风险。与理想体重的同龄狗相比，超重使狗的寿命缩短了2.5年。举了超重可以带给宠物种种风险的例子，叫他们出现很多麻烦的例子，选项B那会导致大麻烦。切题，故选B。
【13题详解】
设空句所在段落的小标题是Visit the Vet（去看兽医）。选项G中的early exams（早期检查） 和successful treatment（成功治疗）提示与兽医有关，切题，故选G。
【14题详解】
设空句为标题句，根据其它标题句的句型结构，选项A和C是标题句的句型结构。在这部分内容中出现了workout plan（锻炼计划），选项A制订锻炼计划，切题，故选A。
【15题详解】
设空句前的According to Banfield Pet Hospital, 68 percent of cats and 76 percent of dogs have dental disease. 根据班Banfield宠物医院的数据，68%的猫和76%的狗有牙科疾病。推理可知，设空句应该给出牙科疾病所导致的问题，是因，设空句的下一句是你每天要给宠物刷牙，以避免这一问题。是结果。选项E它可能与心脏和肾脏疾病的发生有关。就是解释牙科疾病导致的问题，切题，故选E。
In 2016, nearly 57 percent of American households owned a pet, according to the American Vets （兽医）Medical Association, but it's safe to say that 100 percent of them wish their dog or cat to live longer. In fact, advances in veterinary medicine have made it easier than ever to lengthen your pet's life. However, there are so many care options available that finding the ones that are worthwhile for your pet can be time-consuming. ___11___
Watch Their Weight
About 60 percent of cats and 56 percent of dogs are over-weight or obese. ___12___ For example, overweight increases the risk of conditions like diabetes （糖尿病）,some cancers, and certain breathing problems. And being overweight shortened dogs’ life by up to 2.5 years compared with their ideal-weight peers.
Visit the Vet
___13___ " Because pets age more quickly than humans, their problems may worsen fast. ” says Pete Lands, director of emergency at Saint Francis Veterinary Center in Swedesboro, New Jersey. So keep up on routine treatments.
___14___
Pets need daily workouts to stay healthy, so a formal workout plan is a good idea. Aim for between 30 minutes and two hours of daily activity, such as walking or running. Athletic breeds will require more exercise, while smaller dogs such as bulldogs can benefit from a short walk around the neighborhood. And believe it or not, some devices can track your pet's steps, heart rate, and other indicators.
Brush Their Teeth
According to Banfield Pet Hospital, 68 percent of cats and 76 percent of dogs have dental disease. ___15___ To avoid that, brush your pet's teeth every day. You should also get your pet's teeth professionally cleaned by your vet at least once a year.
A. Make an Exercise Plan.
B. That can lead to big trouble.
C. Accompany your pets every day.
D. This guide is a good place to start.
E. And it may be linked to the development of heart and kidney disease.
F. With the right care, you can improve the quality and quantity of life for your pets.
G. As with humans, early exams can spot problems soon enough for successful treatment.
【答案】11. D 12. B
13. G 14. A
15. E
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。根据美国兽医协会的数据，2016年，近57%的美国家庭拥有宠物，怎么让你的宠物长寿呢？文章给出了五个指南。
【11题详解】
设空句是第一段的末句，接着下文给出了能使宠物长寿的指南，所以这句应该是启下句，选项D这个指南是一个很好的开始，切题，故选D。
【12题详解】
设空句后面For example, overweight increases the risk of conditions like diabetes （糖尿病）,some cancers, and certain breathing problems. And being overweight shortened dogs’ life by up to 2.5 years compared with their ideal-weight peers.例如，超重会增加患糖尿病、癌症和某些呼吸问题的风险。与理想体重的同龄狗相比，超重使狗的寿命缩短了2.5年。举了超重可以带给宠物种种风险的例子，叫他们出现很多麻烦的例子，选项B那会导致大麻烦。切题，故选B。
【13题详解】
设空句所在段落的小标题是Visit the Vet（去看兽医）。选项G中的early exams（早期检查） 和successful treatment（成功治疗）提示与兽医有关，切题，故选G。
【14题详解】
设空句为标题句，根据其它标题句的句型结构，选项A和C是标题句的句型结构。在这部分内容中出现了workout plan（锻炼计划），选项A制订锻炼计划，切题，故选A。
【15题详解】
设空句前的According to Banfield Pet Hospital, 68 percent of cats and 76 percent of dogs have dental disease. 根据班Banfield宠物医院的数据，68%的猫和76%的狗有牙科疾病。推理可知，设空句应该给出牙科疾病所导致的问题，是因，设空句的下一句是你每天要给宠物刷牙，以避免这一问题。是结果。选项E它可能与心脏和肾脏疾病的发生有关。就是解释牙科疾病导致的问题，切题，故选E。
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