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There is a reason why dogs are referred to as “man’s best friend”. Dogs are loyal, loving, and excellent additions to any family. Dogs provide the kind of unconditional love we can struggle to find in many other places. Welcoming a puppy into your family can help all members of your family in so many different ways. They also introduce some great habits into your life, just by being there.

When you get a dog, you will have to incorporate their walks into your routine. Dogs need to go outside on walks multiple times a day. This will add some light exercise into your days. You can take it a step further, by taking your pup on jogs, runs, or even when you ride your bike. The type of exercise you will be able to do with your pup depends on the breed and size. But even just walking your dog or running with them in the back garden can be a great source of exercise.

If you have children (or plan to), having a dog is a great way to teach your child how to be responsible. If you give your child tasks to take care of your furry friend (such as feeding or walking them), they will learn how to be more responsible. They will learn that when someone (or something) relies on them, they need to follow through. Similar to giving your children chores, giving them tasks to complete (in regards to taking care of your dog) can teach them how to be responsible later on in life.

Having a furry family member is a great way to have security measures for your home. It is not something you will need to teach them. A lot of the time, pups will even sleep by the door to “guard” the home during the night. If they see something that doesn’t seem normal, they will usually bark or alert you in some way. This is a great way to know if there is something that needs your attention outside or near your home.

Life can be hard sometimes and it’s important to have things that remind you of the good in the world. Dogs can do just that. They make a delightful addition to any family with or without children. Every family should have a furry member and a dog is one of the best pets you can possibly have.

1.1.What does the underlined word “incorporate” mean?

A Destroy.

B Analyze.

C Include.

D Describe.

解析：选C。C 词义猜测题。根据第二段划线单词后文的“Dogs need to go outside on walks multiple times a day. This will add some light exercise into your days.”狗狗每天需要出去散步好几次。这会给你的日常生活增加一些轻度运动。由此可知，你得把带狗狗散步“纳入”你的日常。故选C。

2.2.What can kids learn from keeping a dog? ①Taking care of others. ②Being responsible. ③Entertain themselves. ④Stick to something.

A ②③④

B ①②④

C ①③④

D ①②③

解析：选B。B 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“a great way to teach your child how to be responsible”“take care of your furry friend”“they need to follow through”可知，养一只狗可以教孩子负责、照顾他人和坚持做一件事。故选B。

3.3.Dogs protect their families _________.

A naturally

B passively

C carefully

D temporarily

解析：选A。A 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Having a furry family member is a great way to have security measures for your home. It is not something you will need to teach them.”可知狗狗守护家人安全是出于本能，是不需要教的。故选A。

4.4.Which of the following might be the best title of the text?

A Petting as a hobby.

B A soft animal.

C A family friend.

D How to raise a dog.

解析：选C。C 主旨大意题。根据全文内容可知，文章介绍了养狗狗的几个好处，建议读者养狗狗。由此可知，“一个家庭的朋友”最符合文意。故选C。