Owning a pet makes us healthier and happier,but for many of us,long hours at work,tight budgets and small flats means it’s just not practical.But there’s good news for animal lovers;you can now cosy up with a cup of tea while spending time with furry friends,as the global movement of animal cafes has reached the UK.
The international phenomenon originated in Taipei,where the world’s first cat cafe,Cat Flower Garden,opened in 1998.Curious tourists soon discovered the pet paradise and brought the concept over to Japan.The first Japanese cat cafe opened in Osaka in 2005,and now there are said to be nearly 40 in Tokyo alone.
Japan has now gone far beyond the original concept,and some of the trendiest places to visit nowadays have owls,rabbits and goats hanging around.Tokyo’s Fukuro no Mise,which means the “Shop of Owls”,has full guest lists for up to two months.
Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium was the first of its kind to open up in East London last year.The successful cat cafe takes bookings 50 days ahead and usually about 90% of them book out about 5-6 weeks in advance,Though the business has been a success,the owner Lauren Pears worries a little bit about the sudden rise of cat cafes everywhere.
“Cat cafes are still in their beginnings here and we’ve seen a very recent cautionary tale springing up in Singapore with the sudden burst of cat cafes in the city.Earlier this year, one of
them was closed down after serious
animal welfare issues resulted in the deaths of several cats.” She emphasizes that even though the job is fun and rewarding,it also comes with serious responsibility.
28.Which country does the text mainly report about?
A.UK. B.China. C.Taipei. D.Singapore.
29.Why are cat cafes so popular?
A.They offer great services. B.They promote a new concept.
C.They stay open for a long time. D.They provide practical means to enjoy pets.
30.What does the underlined part “cautionary tale” in the last paragraph refer to?
A.Greeting. B.Warning. C.Interview. D.Development.
31.What is the concern of Lauren Pears?
A.The blind expansion of cat cafes. B.The sudden rise of illegal cat cafes.
C. Cat Cafe owners’ lack of responsibility. D.The possibility that cats may be unfriendly.
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A. Profits enlarging B. Technology developing C. Education investing D. Benefits transferring E. Dominance disappearing F. A nation rising |
The following is an imaginary diary entry written by US president. This diary is part of Global Trends 2025, which was written by the US National Intelligence Council
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