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The city of Rome has passed a new to prevent cruelty to animals. All goldfish bowls are no longer
allowed and dog owners must walk their dogs.
This comes after a national law was passed to give prison sentences to people who desert cats or
dogs.
"The civilization of a city can be measured by this," said Monica Carina, the councilor (议员) behind
the new law.
"It's good to do whatever we can for our animals who in exchange for a little love fill our existence
with their attention," she told a Rome newspaper.
The newspaper reported that round bowls don't give enough oxygen for fish and may make them go
blind.
"Rome has tried to protect fish more than anywhere else in the world. It stands out for recognizing
that fish are interesting animals who deserve(值得) over respect and compassion every bit as much as
dogs and cats and other animals," said Karin Robertson, a director of the People for the Ethical Treatment
of Animals.
Last year a law was passed in Italy that gives people who desert pets big fines (罚款) and prison
sentences. Since then local governments have added their own animal protection rules.
The northern city of Turin passed a law in April to give pet owners fines of up to ＄598 if they do not
walk their dogs three times a day.
The new law in Rome also says that owners mustn't leave their dogs in hot cars or cut their dogs' tails
to make them look lovelies. The law also gives legal recognition to the"cat ladies" who feed homeless cats.
The cats live all over the city from ancient ruins to modern office car parks.
1. The new law passed in Rome will _____.
A. help improve fishing environment
B. guarantee better conditions for goldfish
C. stop people from catching goldfish
D. discourage keeping goldfish at home
2. People in Rome believe that the civilization of a city can be judged by its ______.
A. exchanges with other cities
B. protection for ancient ruins
C. awareness of animal protection
D. recognition of animal lovers
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2. The underlined word "compassion" in Paragraph 6 is the closest in meaning to ______.
A. pity
B. praise
C. support
D. popularity
3. People may break the law in Turin if they ______.
A. keep their dogs or cats in cars
B. feed homeless animals in car parks
C. raise their cats near ancient ruins
D. shut their dogs home all day long
