Perhaps the British are too good to their pets, but more interesting is a recent theory amongst psychologists that pets are very good for us.
The basic meaning of 'pet' is an animal we keep for ______ rather than economic reasons. A pet animal is kept as a companion, and we all need companions to keep us feeling happy. But pets ______ us more than mere companionship, they ______ us to love and be loved. Many owners feel their pets understand them, for animals are quick to sense anger and sorrow. Often a cat or dog can comfort us at times when human words don't help. We feel loved, too, by the way pets ______ on us for a home, for food and drink. Dogs especially look up to their owners, which makes them feel ______ and needed. A pet can be something ______ to each member of the family, but for all of us pets provide pleasure and companionship.
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Perhaps the British are too good to their pets, but more interesting is a recent theory amongst psychologists that pets are very good for us.
The basic meaning of 'pet' is an animal we keep for ______ rather than economic reasons.
1) depend
2) different
3) difficult
4) emotional
5) important
6) invite
7) offer
8) suggest
keep for emotional rather than economic reasons — держим по эмоциональным, а не экономическим причинам.
Ответ: 4.

