【正文】 things like this: Men respond like this:“We never go out.” “That39。s disease or physical disabilities. One lady in Tucson [N], Arizona [N], shares her lovely little dog with many elderly nursing home residents. She takes her dog there at least once or twice a week and allows the elderly people to hold and pat her little dog. They eagerly await its arrival and always ask when she and her dog will be back. She is just one of hundreds of people who share their pets with the old and lonely. And then, of course, there are countless stories of dogs trained to aid blind, deaf, or wheelchair bound individuals, often allowing them to live independently when otherwise this would not be possible. The love between these people and their fourfooted friends is touching. Even brushing or patting a dog is great physical therapy, and we all know the benefits of walking, which is something a dog needs too.[6] James Herriot, a country veterinarian in England , has been a very popular writer in the Englishspeaking world. He has written a number of books and stories about pet owners and their pets. Many of his stories tell of the love between them as well as the benefits that owners and pets derive from each other. Part of his great popularity as a writer es from the fact that people who love pets like to read about and identify with other pet lovers. ( 706 words)【2A】 Speaking Different Languages John Gray[1] When Martians and Venusians first got together, they encountered many of the problems with relationships we have today. Because they recognized that they were different, they were able to solve these problems. One of the secrets of their success was good munication. [2] Ironically, they municated well because they spoke different languages. When they had problems, they would just go to a translator for assistance. Everyone knew that people from Mars and people from Venus spoke different languages, so when there was a conflict they didn39。t require brilliant conversation. A simple “good boy” and a pat on the head or scratch under the chin is enough for them [N]. They will find ways to let you know their appreciation of your praise, whether it is by wagging their tails, rubbing against you, purring, or simply looking at you with adoring eyes.[4] People who own pets often remark on what good pany they are and what fun they have together [N]. Pet experts and researchers identify many other additional benefits that e with pet ownership or interaction. In addition to those mentioned thus far [N], pets ease stress and anxiety, aid relaxation, provide a sense of security, and are a great diversion from troubles. One medical study showed that people39。t bite, just growl. 6) When you want something badly, dig for it. 7) Give unconditional love.[2] There are many people who would like to insist that only human beings are capable of feeling the emotion of love. However, there are many more people, usually pet owners, who feel that they not only love their pets, but that their pets love them in return. This is only one, but a very important, benefit of owning a pet. All of us want to enjoy good health. Thousands of articles are written in newspapers and magazines giving advice of all types as to what people should be doing if they wish to improve their chances of having good health. Most often this advice includes suggestions that we should eat right, exercise, take vitamins and get a pet. Why get a pet? Because more and more studies are showing that people who have pets are healthier, both physically and mentally, than those who don39。t seem to go to sleep without his kiss.”[26] She looked up at me, her eyes full of tears. “Oh, thank you for giving me a kiss.”[27] A small smile turned up the corners of her mouth. “You know,” she said confidentially, “Chris used to sing me a song.”[28] “He did?”[29] “Yes,”—her white head nodded—“and I lie here at night and think about it.”[30] “How did it go?”[31] Kate smiled, held my hand and cleared her throat. Then her voice, small with age but still melodious, lifted softly in song: So kiss me, my sweet, and so let us part. And when I grow too old to dream, That kiss will live in my heart. ( 921 words) 【1Bb】 Benefits from Pets Maxine Huffman [1] Recently, a number of . newspapers carried a very small article entitled “Things You Can Learn from Your Dog”. The article listed seven things done regularly by pet dogs which could be helpful to pet owners if they themselves did them. These things are: 1) When your loved one es home, run to greet him. 2) Eat with pleasure. 3) When it39。t any better. She seemed so restless, so insecure. Why? I wondered. Why this time of day more than the other hours?[22] Then one night as I walked into her room, only to find the same wideawake Kate, I said impulsively, “Kate, could it be you miss your goodnight kiss?” Bending down, I kissed her wrinkled cheek.[23] It was as though I had opened the floodgates. Tears ran down her face。s bed, and although the staff chatted and laughed with her as they tucked her in for the night, still Kate remained silent and sadly withdrawn. Passing her room an hour after she had been tucked in, I39。s me, Phyllis. I39。 she only stared. I placed my hand under her chin and slowly turned her head so she had to look at me.[15] “Kate, I just found out about Chris. I39。s room. She sat in her chair, motionless, hands in her lap, staring. Taking her hands in mine, I said, “Kate, it39。s bed. Then tenderly he would bend, and they would kiss gently. Chris would pat her cheek, and both would smile. He would pull up the side rail on her bed, and only then would he turn and accept his own medication. As I walked into the hall, I could hear Chris say, “Good night, Kate,” and her returning voice, “Good night, Chris,” while the space of an entire room separated their two beds.[8] I had been off duty two days and when I returned, the first news I heard was, “Chris died yesterday morning.”