Haveyoueverwantedtobehealthier?Getapet!Thatiswhattheexp...

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Have you ever wanted to be healthier? Get a pet! That is what the experts are saying. There are many advantages to owning a pet, no matter whether it is a cat, dog, or horse.

Some new parents are often in a rush to get rid of their pets when a baby is expected. Yet, studies have shown that having a pet at home actually reduces a child’s likelihood of developing certain kinds of diseases. In one study, a researcher studied 300 new-born babies and tested them again a year later. He found that if they had a dog at home the children had up to 33% fewer allergies (过敏症). In addition, the children had stronger immune systems (免疫系统) when compared to the babies of homes with no pets.

In another study, researchers tested nearly 4,500 people. They found that cat owners who spent time stroking (抚摸) their cats suffered 40% fewer heart attacks than those who did not own a cat. Some other studies also found that pet owners suffered less serious from depression (沮丧) than non-pet owners.

Horses have long been used in treatments for disabled people, both physically and mentally. Not only does the movement of the horse help people with physical problems, but the calming influence of the animals has a positive effect on them, too. Amazing changes have been noted in disabled people who are lucky enough to receive these treatments.

From cats to horses, having a pet can really have positive effects on our health.

32. What does the underlined word in the second paragraph probably mean?

A. Degree.               B. Opportunity.             C. Possibility.     D. Decision.

33. From the second and third paragraphs, we can infer that ______.

A. having a pet at home makes a baby weak

B. non-pet owners may easily suffer from depression than pet owners

C. the children in home without a dog may have strong immune system

D. keeping a pet cat is better than keeping a pet dog

34. What is the main idea of the fourth paragraph?

A. How to raise a horse.              B. How horses benefit disabled people.

C. The way of keeping healthy.        D. How to treat disabled people.

35. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?

A. New parents sometimes refuse to have a pet when they have a baby.

B. Cat owners suffer more heart attacks than others.

C. If you want to keep healthy, do nothing but keep a pet.

D. Horses can cure the problems of disabled people.

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BCCA

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