1. (2023八下·广州月考)  阅读理解

Americans love pets. Many pet owners treat their pets as a part of the family. They treat their pets as their children—sometimes even better. 

In America, there are more families with pets than those with children. 43 percent of U. S. homes have pets. Some of the pets are exotic, such as monkeys, snakes, butterflies and even wolves. Those animals come from other countries, especially China, Thailand, South Africa and so on. More common pets include fish, mice and birds. However, their favorites are cats and dogs. They sometimes have strong feelings about whether dogs or cats make better pets. "Dog people" and "cat people" often have friendly arguments about that.

People can get many benefits from pets. Pets stay with people, make people happy and help people get rid of loneliness. Therefore, most of Americans like pets. They think pets should be treated well. At least 75 animal welfare (福利) organizations have been set up in America. They provide care and good services for homeless animals. Some pets can help people live a better life. For example, researchers have discovered that getting on with animals can help lower a person's blood pressure. Dogs can offer protection from strange visitors. Cats can play games with the children. Some kinds of pets can provide love for their owners. In fact, to keep a pet can help a young couple have the responsibility to raise children. Pets are as basic to U. S. culture as hot dogs or apple pies. To Americans, pets are not just property, but a part of the family.

1. （1） Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

   A . 7% of U.S. homes don't have pets. B . In the U.S., the families with children are fewer than those with pets. C . Fish, mice and birds are the most popular pets in the U.S. D . American pets are not all from their own country.
3. （2） Most Americans like keeping pets because ____. 

   A . they treat their pets even better than their children B . there are at least 75 animal welfare organizations in the U.S. C . pets can bring many benefits to people D . they have strong feelings
5. （3） How does the writer develop his idea "Some pets can help people live a better life. "?

   A . By giving examples. B . By raising questions. C . By giving numbers. D . By comparing in different ways.
7. （4） What is the main idea of this passage?

   A . American likes keeping pets. B . "Dog people"often argue with "cat people". C . Young couples should keep pets in theU. S.      D . Dog people and cat people.