Get A New Pet

金雅银

“Well， were in our new house. Lets get a new pet to get along with it，” Mrs. Brown said to her husband.

“That sounds like a pretty good idea.” he answered. “Do you want to see the ads in the newspaper ？”

“Lets go to the animal shelter. Many pets there need homes. Since tomorrow is Saturday， we can both go，”she said.

Next morning the Browns met Mr. Snow at the animal shelter. “We want to be sure that the pets here go to good homes，”Mr. Snow said，“So I need to ask you some questions.”

After they talked for a while， the Browns decided to get a small dog. It wouldnt need a big house or a big yard. A small dog would bark and warn them if someone tried to break into their house. After Mr. Snow gave the Browns a book on pet care， they chose one and wanted to take her home right away. But the animal doctor hadnt checked her yet. So Mr. Snow told them to return on Sunday.

On Sunday afternoon the Browns went to the animal shelter. The animal doctor said， “Shadow has had all of her shots（預防针）. She will be healthy.”The browns thanked the doctor and took Shadow home.

跟踪练习：

1. The word shelter in the reading means ____________ .

A. a place to sell small dogs

B. a place to keep homeless animals

C. a place to study animals

D. a place to sell books on pet care

2. Mr. Snow asked the Browns some questions to ___________ .

A. see if they had moved to a new house

B. find out how rich the Browns were

C. know where theyd keep their new pet

D. make sure theyd take care of pets