Ⅲ.综合运用

Dogs：More Than Just Pets

A new online survey s__1__that the status of dogs in families is changing:Dogs are becoming more important as family members than just pets.Many people consider their dogs to be true family members.And they t__2__of themselves to be“pet parents”r__3__than“pet owners”.

Many pet dogs have their own chair,sofa or bed,and 81 percent of dog parents know their pets'birthdays and c__4__these special days by buying them presents.Some dog parents even have a photo album for their dogs.

What's more,many dog owners like to talk to their dogs as if they were family members.For those people,dogs are more than just pets；they are much l__5__their children.

There might be two r__6__behind this.First，there are fewer children in a family now；second，when children grow up and move away，many people may feel lonely.Dogs can be good companions（陪伴），so many people view and t__7__them as their children.That's why many dog owners enjoy talking about their dogs all the time.

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