题目内容：

    Adopting (领养) a new pet should be an exciting and rewarding experience. But just as all families are different, so are all pets. Learn what to consider before you find your new furry family member.

All pets require their owner’s time, so Theisen, an expert in pet care, says how much time you can give to the pet is the top thing to consider. “If you adopt a 4-year-old cat, she’s not going to need the same amount of care as a 9-week-old dog”. says Theisen.

Like dating and finding the perfect partner, you want a pet that shares your interests and activity levels, particularly if you’re looking for dogs. “Consider activity levels in the family,” says Theisen. “If you’re a couch potato, or in other words, a homebody, look for a pet that matches that activity level.”

Some dogs, like Dalmatians and Terriers, can be loud and noisy and demand a more active lifestyle and room to be outside; they might not fit as well in close living situations as more sedentary pets. The Humane Society of the United States encourages potential owners to research books and websites and talk to other pet owners when considering adopting a new pet.

Theisen says that potential owners should go beyond the first impression of loveliness and watch how the animals interact with them. “There are dogs that will jump to the gate to meet you,” says Theisen. “And there are dogs that sit there with their sad doggy eyes — you know they’re not going to be high-energy dogs”.

Some exotic pets, like tortoises and parrots, are likely to live longer than dogs and cats — and even their human owners. They can also grow to be much larger than they were when they first came to live with their owners. Owners should make sure that their living situations should be continually updated and also prepare for the animal’s future.

1.What will people have to consider first of all when they plan to adopt a pet?

A. The amount of time they can give to the pet.

B. The money that the pet will cost them.

C. Whether the pet is lovely or not.

D. Whether the pet is active or not.

2.The underlined word “sedentary” in the fourth paragraph probably means ________.

A. weak. B. noisy.

C. loud. D. inactive.

3.Being a couch potato and not fond of exotic pets, which should Julia choose?

A. Dalmatians. B. Terriers.

C. Parrots. D. Bulldogs.

4.Where is the passage most probably coming from?

A. A guidebook. B. A fashion magazine.

C. A Life magazine. D. An entertainment newspaper.