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题材文章词数宠物饲养346 难度 ★★★体裁建议用时记叙文6′
海词积累
1.exotic adj.异国的；奇异的
2.capybara n.水豚
3.semi-aquatic adj.半水生的
4.miniature adj.微型的
5.pygmy n.侏儒
6.potbellied adj.大肚子的
7.skunk n.臭鼬
Do you have a pet?Many kids have pets at home.Dogs and cats are some of the most popular pets.But many kids also have othertypes ofpets,such as fish,birds,or turtles.Pets can make life more enjoyable.They bring a smile to your face when you see them.
Of course,some people have pets that are a little more unique and interesting than your average dog or cat.These pets are sometimes called exotic pets.Not every animal can be kept as a pet,but that doesn't keep some people from trying!
Here are some of the most interesting exotic pets you're likely to come across:
Capybara:Think of a giant guinea pig（豚鼠）and you'll have an idea of what the capybara looks like.It's the largest rodent（啮齿动物）in the world,measuring up to four feet long and weighing more than 100 pounds.If you want one as a pet,you'll need to make sure it has plenty of room to roam （漫步）and a swimming pool to swim in,since it's asemi-aquaticcreature!
Miniaturedonkey:These donkeys don't talk like the donkey in Shrek,but they tend to be loving pets that are great with children.Even though the word “miniature” is in their name,they're not always small!These little donkeys can grow up to three feet tall and weigh between 200 and 350 pounds.
Pygmygoat:Abraham Lincoln kept a pet goat at the White House when he was president.Standard dairy goats aren't kept as pets much anymore,but pygmy goats have become popular due to their small size and friendly nature.
Reading Check
1.Which exotic pet can you prefer easily if you
have a large pool?
A.Capybara. B.Pygmy goat.
C.Potbellied pig. D.Skunk.
2.What will you do if you choose Skunk as your pet?
A.Finding large room.
B.Training Skunk to exercise.
C.Preparing healthy diets carefully.
D.Cutting their scent glands off earlier.
Language Study
Sentences for writing
1.现在分词作状语
It's the largest rodent in the world,measur-
Potbelliedpig:Unlike the 2,000-pound,farm-variety pig,potbellied pigs are small and easy to train.They also tend to be mostly odorfree.Like their relatives on the farm,though,they can easily become overweight,so it's best to give them a healthy diet and plenty of exercise.
Skunk:That's right! People keep skunks as pets.How do they put up with the smell?They don't!Pet skunks have their scent glands（臭腺）removed when they're babies.ing up to four feet long and weighing more than 100 pounds.它是世界上最大的啮齿动物，身长4英尺，体重超过100磅。
【仿写】他一直在讨好导演，希望在剧中扮演主角。
__________________________________________________2.Even though引导让步状语从句
Even though the word “miniature” is in their name,they're not always small!尽管“微型”这个词在他们的名字里，但他们并不总是小的！
【仿写】尽管他挣了很多钱，但他仍然不快乐。__________________________________________________
