Ⅲ.七选五
(2014·石家庄市二模)
Surprising Benefits of Having a Dog
Dogs offer more than just companionship. If you're considering getting a pooch, check out these surprising benefits of having a dog.
1.You'll exercise more.
Owning a dog can motivate you to exercise every day. On those days when it might be easy to skip a workout, looking at your dog standing by the door waiting to go for a walk can give you the push you need to get out there. __1__
2.Your social life may improve.
Not only does walking your dog help you to get exercise, it might also help you get a date. __2__ Going to the dog park or taking your dogs to run errands can also lead to strangers striking up conversations with you about your dog.
3.Your heart will be healthier.
Studies show that petting a dog lowers a person's heart rate. __3__ In fact, some researches show that dog owners are much more likely to survive a heart attack compared to nondog owners. Male pet owners in particular tend to experience a reduced rate of heart disease.
4.You're less likely to feel depressed.
__4__ Dog owners are less likely to depressed. Dog owners who have been diagnosed with clinical depression aren't likely to be as depressed as other people. Caring for a dog helps relieve symptoms of depression and encourages people to be more positive.
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Dogs can be effective home security system. Just knowing that you've got a dog who can use its keen sense of hearing to detect anyone walking around can help increase your sense of security, which is good for both your mental and physical health.
A.You'll feel safer.
B.Dogs can replace security system.
C.You can never imagine your dog can be of so much benefit.
D.Therefore, dog owners are more likely to have a healthy heart.
E.The benefits of dog ownership extend to your mental health as well.
F.People are more likely to stop and talk with you when you're walking a dog.
G.Taking your dog for a 30 minute walk every day can greatly improve your health.
文章大意：养条宠物狗好处多多。
1.G 根据上句“...your dog...waiting to go for a walk”可知，带狗外出散步可以连接上文。
2.F 与上文“a date”以及该段主题句“Your social life may improve”照应的是F项，在你遛狗时，人们很可能会停下来和你交谈。
3.D 与主题句“Your heart will be healthier”相照应，以及空前的“...lowers a person's heart rate”可知，选D项，狗的主人的心脏会更加健康。
4.E 由该段主题句“You're less likely to feel depressed ”可知，E项心理健康符合语境。
5.A 该空为该段的主题句。由该段的“security”可知，A项“你会更加安全”符合语境。
