第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
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In Canada, you can find dogs, cats, horses, etc. in almost every family. These are their pets. 16 Before they keep them at their houses, they take them to animal hospitals for vaccinations(疫苗接种) to prevent disease. They have special stores for animal food. 17 When you visit people's homes, they would be very glad to show you their pets and they are very proud of them. You will also find almost every family has a bird feeder in their garden. All kinds of birds are welcomed to come and have a good meal. 18
19 One of them might be: Their family tie is not as close as ours. When children grow up, they leave their parents and start their own life. Then the old will feel lonely. 20 They can be good friends and never leave them alone.
A. People usually use cages to keep them at home.
B. They are free to come and go.
C. People in Canada have many reasons for liking animals.
D. People love these pets and regard them as their good friends.
E. Some people spend around two hundred Canadian dollars a month on animal food.
F. But pets can solve this problem.
G. He or she may lie and may cause trouble.
16. 17. 18.
19. 20.