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Owning a lovely pet can unquestionably make one's home life better — and apparently, it can affect pet owners' professional lives as well. In fact, according to a new survey, people who have owned pets may be more professionally successful, and this is definitely good news for ambitious pet parents.

How exactly does pet ownership cause career success? The researchers surveyed 857 adults in the United States with a variety of careers. Well, according to the research, some successful people reported that their pet helped teach them lessons like responsibility, creativity, empathy, discipline and organization, which have all been invaluable in the business world.

But what about people who grew up pet-less, but have adopted pets as adults? Luckily for those, the survey showed that current pet ownership can also help with professional success.

According to the research, 86 percent of current pet parents surveyed said owning pets help them stick to a routine, better manage their time, and more efficiently multitask. But even if you don't think your pet has directly helped you, your coworkers' knowledge that you have a pet may actually be beneficial for your career. In fact, 80 percent of people surveyed said they "feel more connected to colleagues who are pet owners," and 79 percent of those surveyed believe that fellow co-workers who have pets are more hard-working.

1.Why does pet ownership cause career success?

A Because pets know how to manage time.

B Because pets can be sold at a good price.

C Because pets teach people how to make money.

D Because pets help teach something invaluable in the business world.

解析：选D。D细节理解题。根据第二段可知，一些成功人士表示，宠物教会了他们责任、创造力、同情、纪律和组织，这些在职场上都是宝贵的品质。可知养宠物的人在职业上会更加成功，故选D。

2.What’s the benefit of having a pet?

A Pets help people sleep easily.

B Pets help people better manage their time.

C Pets help people have a balanced diet.

D Pets help people run faster and exercise more.

解析：选B。细节理解题。根据第四段第一句According to the research, 86 percent of current pet parents surveyed said owning pets help them stick to a routine, better manage their time, and more efficiently multitask.可知养宠物可以帮助人们更好地管理时间，故选B。

3.Which of the following is NOT true?

A Having more than two pets will make your boss angry.

B Having a pet may actually be beneficial for your career.

C Most people feel more connected to colleagues who are pet owners.

D 79 percent of people believe that co-workers who have pets are more hard-working.

解析：选A。细节理解题。根据全文可知A项并没有在文章中被提到，故选A。

4.What does the passage mainly talk about?

A People who have pets may be more successful.

B People prefer to dogs rather than cats.

C People who have pets may be happier.

D People who do not have pets may be unlucky.

解析：选A。主旨大意题。根据全文可知文章主要围绕“养宠物的人在职业上会更加成功”而展开，故选A。