Dogs and cats are not for students who live in the dormitory. Just think about the noise, the smell and all that wild behaviorchewing on whatever they can get their teeth on, or knocking over the trash can. But don't feel sad. There are smaller and less destructive pets to make your dormitory life colorful.
Betta fish
They make great pets with their big personality and astonishing colors, ranging from bright red, dark blue to lemon yellow. Unlike many fish, most bettas react to their owner's presence and bee more active when they are nearby, which is unusual in the fish world.
Chinchillas
Without bad smell, about the size of a rabbit and with fur so dense that they can't get pests such as fleas(跳蚤), the friendly creature originally from the Andes Mountains in South America makes an ideal indoor pet. Chinchillas are very social animals, so if you only have one, you will bee its family. In cold winter days, in a glace at this fury pet in a dorm will bring you a lot of warmth.
Land hermit crabs
In a society where owners are often asked “Are they tasty？”， land hermit crabs are among the most unlucky animals monly kept as pets. But they are easy to care for, inexpensive and fascinating to watch. And the fact that they don't cause any allergic reactions makes them perfect for college dormitories.
Redeared sliders
If you're interested in a lifelong friend, a redeared slider makes a wonderful pet. If well cared for, they can live for around 40 years. But there are a couple of things you should know. Redeared can grow to an adult size of up to 30cm! So you may need a larger tank quickly. In addition, you will need to provide UV lighting, water heater, and a swimming area and a basking (晒太阳) area. Housing a red eared slider is not easy.
【小题1】All the dormitory pets mentioned in the text are .A．active and allergic B．quiet and peacefulC．colorful and tastyD．small and smelly【小题2】Which of the following is NOT true about these creatures?A．Bettas are active and rich in colors.B．Chinchillas are originally mountain animals.C．Land hermit crabs are allergic but tasty.D．Redeared sliders need more care from the owner.【小题3】If you want to keep the pet as long as possible, you'd better choose .A．Betta fishB．ChinchillasC．Land hermit crabsD．Redeared sliders【小题4】The text is mainly to .A．introduce the best way to keep petsB．offer useful tips for choosing petsC．inform students of lifestyle of petsD．remend some dormitory petsB
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(答案→)B
解析：
文章大意：最适合养在宿舍的四大萌宠：泰国斗鱼、龙猫、陆地寄居蟹和巴西龟。
【小题1】B 细节理解题。纵观全文，这四种宠物都非常安静，所以适合在宿舍喂养。
【小题2】D 细节理解题。根据Redeared sliders中的第一句“If you're interested in a lifelong friend, a redeared slider makes a wonderful pet. ”可知选D项。
【小题3】C 细节理解题。由倒数第二段最后一句话“And the fact that they don't cause any allergic reactions makes them perfect for college dormitories.”可知，土地寄居蟹不会引起过敏，所以C项错误。
【小题4】D 主旨大意题。由第一段可推知，本文向我们推荐了四种适合在宿舍饲养的宠物。