B
Choosing a pet is like finding a new friend—you need to find someone who “fits” your life and your budget.
Dogs are active and need lots of exercise. They love to play and need daily walks. They also need food, toys, and regular vet visits, which can be costly. If you’re busy with schoolwork, a dog might not be the best choice.
Cats are more self-reliant. They can stay alone for hours while you’re at school. However, they still need love, food, water, and a clean litter box every day.
Fish are easier to care for. They live in a tank and don’t need to be walked or played with. You just need to feed them and clean the tank once in a while, but setting up a tank and buying filters（过滤器）can be expensive at first.
Parakeets（长尾鹦鹉）are colourful and fun to watch. They need a cage, food, and fresh water every day. Birds are a good choice if you want a pet that is lively.
No matter which pet you choose, it’s a big responsibility—both in time and money. You must care for it its whole life. So, take your time and choose a pet that you can really take good care of.
1. Who is the text most probably written for?
A. Students. B. Parents. C. Doctors. D. Scientists.
2. What does the underlined word “self-reliant” probably mean?
A. Clever. B. Patient. C. Curious. D. Independent.
3. Which animal is the best choice for busy people?
A. The dog. B. The cats. C. The fish. D. The parakeets.
4. What can be the best title for the text?
A. The costs of owning a pet B. Take care of different pets
C. Choose the right pet for you D. The benefits of having a pet
二、完形填空
阅读短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
One sunny day, a little boy named Timmy was playing in his backyard. He climbed up a ¹. to get a better view of the sky. But suddenly, he slipped（滑倒）and fell. Timmy’s leg hurt badly, and he couldn’t ². . He tried to shout for help, but no one was around. He felt very worried and ³.
Timmy had a pet parrot（鹦鹉）named Polly. Polly was very smart and always liked to be with Timmy. When Polly saw Timmy fall from the tree, she ⁴. down to him. She saw that Timmy was in trouble and couldn’t ⁵. . Polly knew she had to do something to help out.
Polly flew to the house and started making ⁶. loudly. She flapped（拍打）her wings to get her family’s ⁷. Timmy’s mom heard the noise and ⁸. Polly to the backyard. She found Timmy lying under the tree, hurt and scared. She ⁹. called for help, and soon, Timmy was taken to the hospital.
Thanks to Polly’s bravery, Timmy was saved. Everyone in the family was very ¹⁰. of their little parrot. Polly showed that even a small bird can be a big hero.
1. A. wall B. tree C. building D. window
2. A. laugh B. attack C. see D. move
3. A. useless B. careless C. hopeless D. homeless
4. A. flew B. ran C. lay D. sat
5. A. wake up B. get up C. pick up D. give up
6. A. mistakes B. noises C. faces D. changes
7. A. money B. food C. attention D. courage
8. A. guided B. followed C. brought D. returned
9. A. quickly B. carefully C. suddenly D. happily
10. A. afraid B. tired C. aware D. proud

B 1. A 2. D 3. C 4. C
二、1. B 2. D 3. C 4. A 5. B 6. B 7. C 8. B 9. A 10. D

【分析】
本题包含英语阅读理解和完形填空两部分，均为初中英语核心题型。阅读理解考查细节定位、词义猜测、主旨概括能力，需结合原文信息推导答案；完形填空考查词汇运用与语境逻辑，需通过上下文关联选择合适选项。
【解析】
阅读理解部分
1. 第1题：原文明确提到“if you’re busy with schoolwork”，说明文本针对学生群体，选A。
2. 第2题：“self-reliant”后解释“can stay alone for hours”，即具备独立性，对应D（Independent）。
3. 第3题：忙碌的人需易照料的宠物，鱼无需遛或互动，符合要求，选C。
4. 第4题：全文围绕“选择适合自身情况的宠物”展开，主旨对应C。
完形填空部分
1. 第1题：后文“fall from the tree”提示爬树，选B（tree）。
2. 第2题：腿受伤无法移动，选D（move）。
3. 第3题：受伤无人帮助，陷入绝望，选C（hopeless）。
4. 第4题：鹦鹉为鸟类，飞下靠近Timmy，选A（flew）。
5. 第5题：Timmy受伤无法起身，选B（get up）。
6. 第6题：鹦鹉发出噪音吸引注意，选B（noises）。
7. 第7题：拍打翅膀是为了引起家人注意，选C（attention）。
8. 第8题：妈妈听到噪音后跟随鹦鹉到后院，选B（followed）。
9. 第9题：情况紧急，需快速求助，选A（quickly）。
10. 第10题：家人为鹦鹉的勇敢感到骄傲，选D（proud）。
【答案】
阅读理解：1.A 2.D 3.C 4.C；完形填空：1.B 2.D 3.C 4.A 5.B 6.B 7.C 8.B 9.A 10.D
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、词义猜测、完形填空
【点评】
本题考查学生英语语篇综合能力，涵盖细节查找、词义推断、语境词汇运用，题型贴合初中英语学习要求，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.7