Around one third of households in the United States have a cat. There’s a very good reason why cats are one of the most popular pets, not only in the U.S. but around the world. It’s because they make wonderful companions that they are a great addition to your home.

Funny and loveable creatures, what’s not to love? If you need some reasons why you should have a cat at home, read it.

1. They don’t mind if you give them silly names

They really don’t, so you can put your crazy name fantasies on them. Just remember, though, that this is the name you will have to answer to when they call it out at the vet office.

2. They make great alarm clocks

Any morning that you think you should sleep in, your cat will let you know that this wrong, and that it is in fact time to get up and make them their breakfast. You may as well just get to it, as fighting it is futile.

3. They don’t need much looking after

Cats are very independent and self-sufficient, and therefore require much less work from you than many other pets. Provide for their basic needs, give them a bit of attention, and they will be perfectly happy. Don’t worry, they’ll let you know if they need something.

4. They teach you a lot

You can learn a lot from your cat about how to approach life, but probably the best thing you can learn is that if all else fails, just find a sunny spot, stretch out, and bask.

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1.Which animal does the passage talk about?

A Dogs.

B Cats.

C Birds.

D Pigs.

解析：选B。B 细节理解题。根据文章第2段第2句If you need some reasons why you should have a cat at home, read it.可知。

2.How many tips does the passage talk about?

A 1

B 2

C 3

D 4

解析：选D。D 细节理解题。根据文章四个要点可知。

3.The cat can make you get up just like ______.

A a watch

B a computer

C a clock

D a TV

解析：选C。C 细节理解题。根据文章第2个小标题They make great alarm clocks可知。

4.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A The cats don’t mind if you give them silly names.

B The cats don’t need much taking care of.

C The cats don’t need much taking care of.

D Nearly every family has a cat in the USA.

解析：选D。D 推理判断题。根据文章第1段第1句Around one third of households in the United States have a cat..可知。

5.Where may you see the passage?

A In a poster.

B In a travel website.

C In a newspaper.

D In a pet fashion book.

解析：选D。D 主旨大意题。 从文章第1段第2句There’s a very good reason why cats are one of the most popular pets, not only in the U.S. but around the world.可知。文章主要在谈猫，所以你可以从宠物杂志上看到。