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2019 年上海高考英语试题 (精校版 ) 普通高等学校招生全国统一考试 上海 英语试卷 II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A Directions : After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. In the presence of animals A professor of public health at UCLA says that pet ownership might provide a new form of health care. As far back as the 1790s, the elderly ata senior citizens ’ home in England 21 (encourage) to spend time with farm animals. This would help patients ’ mental state more than the cruel therapies 22_______ (use) on the mentally ill at the time. In recent years, scientists have finally begun to find proofs 23 contact with animals to increase a sick person ’s chance of survivaland have shown 24 (lower) heart rate, calm upset children, and get people to start a conversation. Scientists think t hat animals ’companionship is beneficial 25 animals are accepting and attentive, and they don ’ticize or give orders. Animals have the unique ability to be more social.t cri For example, visitors to nursing homes get more social responsesfrom patients when they come with animal companions. Not only do people seem 26 (anxious) when animals are nearby, but they may also live longer. Studies show that a year 27 heart surgery, survival rates for heart patients were higher for those with pets in their homes than those without pets. Elderly people with pets make fewer trips to doctors than those without animal companions, possibly becaus