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Pet owners are being encouraged to take their animals to work , a move scientists say can be good
for productivity , workplace morale (士气), and the well-being of animals .
A study found that 25% of Australian women would like to keep an office pet . Sue Chaseling of
Petcare Information Service said the practice of keeping office pets was good both for the people and
the pets . "On the pets' side , they are not left on their own and won't feel lonely and unhappy," she said .
A study of major US companies showed that 73% found office pets beneficial (有益的) , while 27%
experienced a drop in absenteeism (缺勤).
Xarni Riggs has two cats walking around her Global Hair Salon in Paddington . "My customers love
them. They are their favorites ," she said . "They are not troublesome . They know when to go and have
a sleep in the sun ."
Little black BJ has spent nearly all his two years "working" at Punch Gallery in Balmain . Owner Iain
Powell said he had had cats at the gallery for 15 years . "BJ often lies in the shop window and people
walking past tap on the glass ," he said .
Ms Chaseling said cats were popular in service industries because they enabled a point of conversation . But she said owners had to make sure both their co-workers and the cats were comfortable .
1. The percentage of American companies that are in favor of keeping office pets is ______
A. 73%
B. 27%
C. 25%
D. 15%
2. We know from the text that "BJ"
A. works in the Global Hair Salon
B. often greets the passers-by
C. likes to sleep in the sun
D. is a two-year-old cat
3. The best title for this text would be ____.
A. Pets Help Attract Customers
B. Your Favorite Office Pets
C. Pets Join the Workforce
D. Busy Life for Pets
