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Topic182：有人把宠物当作家庭中的一员，你认为这样好吗?
Topic182 Many people have a close relationship with their pets. These people treat their birds, cats, or other animals as members of their family. In your opinion, are such relationships good? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
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182、这种关系不好(编辑独孤九步注：这个观点仅作参考，希望不要引起宠物爱好者的反感)
(1)动物和人不一样。很多宠物是没有象人的那种情感的。
(2)耽误工作
(3)疏远了和家人的关系
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Topic: 182
Human has a long history of feeding pets. With the development of human society more and more people have pets in their families. They love to accompanied by their pets and they look them as their family members. They eat with their pets, stroll with their pets, and even sleep with their pets. And I think having a close relationship with pets is very good for people, the reasons why I say so as follows.
First, having a pet is very good for children. Children always need someone to play with them, take care of them, but their parents can't do it all the time. When children have a pet, for example, a dog, they will be attracted by it and spend most of their time playing with it. The children won't feel lonely when their parents can't take care of them. Besides, that also make parents have their own time to do something they need.
Second, pets are also good for adults, especially those work under pressure. Now many people work so hard everyday that they don't have time to relax and talk with friends. If they have pets, whenever they get to home they can talk to them, look them as persons, tell them what they are anxious about. This would help people to reduce their pressure and make them have a better mood.
Third, most of the owners of pets are senior citizens. That's not a coincidence. Because youngsters leave home for their new lives. They don't have much time to spend with their parents. The old people feel so lonely when they facing the empty rooms. Pets can reduce their loneliness. Old people can take care of them, feed them, talk to them just like taking care of their own children. And the medical research shows that patting pets, such as cats and dogs can reduce the blood pressure, this is also very important to old people.
Although sometimes pets make your room a mess, break your favorite vase, even some time they bite you, the advantages of having a close relationship with pets overweight the disadvantages. Have a pet if you like and enjoy it.
Topic: 182
Nearly everybody has ever kept one or more pets.There are dogs, cats,birds and even horses and gorillas.Many people treat them just like their own friends, boys or girls,brothers or sisters.But other people dislike keeping pets.Personally,I approve of such relationship because I think pets are so lively and easy-going.
First of all,sometimes people have to show their kindness to others.Pets are so beautiful and lively that everyone likes them.When pets are hungry,people cook delicious food for them,when pets are ill, people take care of them.The owners have to help their pets wash themselves and tell them stories and say goodnight to them. People may find it't very hard and tiring.But they also find they are so omnipotenct and important to their pets.
In the other hand,Pets are so reliable and loyal.When the old feel lonely or sad, their pets stay at their sides.people can tell the pets their feelings,dreams and secrets.Not only will the pet listen to he or she, but it will also feel the same feelings as the narrator.They can help people get released and forget the sadness quickly.Pets do be our best friends.
Although,as a matter of fact,some people have pointed out that sometimes pets can cause a lot of troubles.They may carry terrible diseases and they hurt you.Other people think the more time playing with pets,the more likely away from the society.That may not be very serious and even true.pets are our good friends,they give us joy and also teach us how to communicate with us and build up friendship.So what we have to know is a little knowledge about protection and
prevention.
From above,we need no hesitation to say that it is good for people to have a close relationship with their pets.
Topic: 182
I think being very close to a pet can be both a positive and a negative thing. Health professionals have concluded that having a pet is very healthy for everyone. People who have heart disease or similar health problems are often urged to get a pet because it can lower your blood pressure. However, some people get anxious about their pets. If you always worry about the pet getting lost or not getting the right food to eat, then that isn't healthy for you.
Many pets are very loving and it's easy to love them back. Some people, though, go overboard. They treat their pets like one of the family. Sometimes they even set a place for them at the table or give them their own rooms in the house. They treat them as if they were children. Some pets are, in fact, substitutes for children. People need to keep their perspective about their pets. Dressing a pet up in clothes like a child is not emotionally healthy. Pets are animals and get confused if you expect them to act like human beings.
There are now stores devoted entirely to pets. They sell pet food, pet toys, pet clothes, pet homes. Pets should be given appropriate food, and they should have a few toys, since they need some enjoyment just like humans do. However, some pet owners spend hundreds of dollars on supplies for their pets. There are children in the world who don't have clothes or food or toys. It would be better to give some of that money to charity.
Feeling close to your pet can be very satisfying and healthy, as long as you don't overdo it.