Dogs and cats are not for students who live in the dormitory. Just think about the noise, the smell and all that wild behavior­chewing on whatever they can get their teeth on, or knocking over the trash can. But don't feel sad. There are smaller and less destructive pets to make your dormitory life colorful.

Betta fish
They make great pets with their big personality and astonishing colors, ranging from bright red, dark blue to lemon yellow. Unlike many fish, most bettas react to their owner's presence and become more active when they are nearby, which is unusual in the fish world.
 
Chinchillas
Without bad smell, about the size of a rabbit and with fur so dense that they can't get pests such as fleas(跳蚤), the friendly creature originally from the Andes Mountains in South America makes an ideal indoor pet. Chinchillas are very social animals, so if you only have one, you will become its family. In cold winter days, in a glace at this fury pet in a dorm will bring you a lot of warmth.
Land hermit crabs
 
In a society where owners are often asked “Are they tasty？”， land hermit crabs are among the most unlucky animals commonly kept as pets. But they are easy to care for, inexpensive and fascinating to watch. And the fact that they don't cause any allergic reactions makes them perfect for college dormitories.

Red­eared sliders
If you're interested in a lifelong friend, a red­eared slider makes a wonderful pet. If well cared for, they can live for around 40 years. But there are a couple of things you should know. Red­eared can grow to an adult size of up to 30cm! So you may need a larger tank quickly. In addition, you will need to provide UV lighting, water heater, and a swimming area and a basking (曬太陽) area. Housing a red eared slider is not easy.
【小題1】All the dormitory pets mentioned in the text are ________.

A．a(chǎn)ctive and allergic　　　B．quiet and peaceful
C．colorful and tastyD．small and smelly
【小題2】Which of the following is NOT true about these creatures?
A．Bettas are active and rich in colors.
B．Chinchillas are originally mountain animals.
C．Land hermit crabs are allergic but tasty.
D．Red­eared sliders need more care from the owner.
【小題3】If you want to keep the pet as long as possible, you'd better choose ________.
A．Betta fishB．Chinchillas
C．Land hermit crabsD．Red­eared sliders
【小題4】The text is mainly to ________.
A．introduce the best way to keep pets
B．offer useful tips for choosing pets
C．inform students of lifestyle of pets
D．recommend some dormitory pets


【小題1】B
【小題2】D
【小題3】C
【小題4】D

解析文章大意：最適合養(yǎng)在宿舍的四大萌寵：泰國(guó)斗魚、龍貓、陸地寄居蟹和巴西龜。
【小題1】B　細(xì)節(jié)理解題。縱觀全文，這四種寵物都非常安靜，所以適合在宿舍喂養(yǎng)。
【小題2】D　細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)Red­eared sliders中的第一句“If you're interested in a lifelong friend, a red­eared slider makes a wonderful pet. ”可知選D項(xiàng)。
【小題3】C　細(xì)節(jié)理解題。由倒數(shù)第二段最后一句話“And the fact that they don't cause any allergic reactions makes them perfect for college dormitories.”可知，土地寄居蟹不會(huì)引起過敏，所以C項(xiàng)錯(cuò)誤。
【小題4】D　主旨大意題。由第一段可推知，本文向我們推薦了四種適合在宿舍飼養(yǎng)的寵物。

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