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学习步骤

Step 1 ▶ 审题并结合自身经验构思题目相关论点

Step 2 ▶ 阅读例段并划出段落内话题短语

Step 3 ▶ 学习核心短语释义并背诵积累

Step 4 ▶ 完成短语巩固练习

► 今日真题

Some people are of the opinion that keeping pets such as cats and dogs is beneficial to city dwellers. Do you agree or disagree?

► 阅读例段：养宠物的好处

First of all, pets serve as companions and stress relievers, and in some cases help to foster family cohesion. Traditionally, pets are associated with family-type households, yet they are equally important to homes without children; indeed, they often act as surrogates for children in childless families. This applies particularly to the elderly, who usually form very close bonds with their pets. In an era when the population is ageing and more people are living alone, pets can provide valuable relief from loneliness.

►动物话题核心短语

1.companion 同伴；伴侣

英英解析：A person or animal that spends a lot of time with you; a partner. Also: a guidebook (e.g. Companion to Modern Architecture).

词源：拉丁语 com-（一起）+ panis（面包）= 一同吃面包的人 → 同伴

2.stress reliever 减压方式；缓解压力的事物/活动

英英解析：Something that helps reduce stress or tension. Common examples: exercise, meditation, pets, music.

相关搭配：stress-relieving properties（减压特性）

3.foster family cohesion 促进家庭团结/增强家庭凝聚力

英英解析：To strengthen the bonds within a family, making members feel closer and more united.

同义替换：strengthen family ties / promote family unity

4.surrogate 替代者;代用品

英英解析：A person or thing that takes the place of another; a substitute. In psychology: someone who fills an emotional role (e.g. a parent figure).

同义替换：substitute / replacement / stand-in

5.bond 纽带

英英解析：A strong feeling or connection that unites people or things. Also: a chemical link between atoms.

常见搭配：form/build/strengthen a bond（建立/加强纽带）

► 巩固练习