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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 café has reached the UK.     The international phenomenon originated in Taipei, where the world's first cat café, Cat Flower Garden, opened in 1998. Curious tourists soon discovered the pet paradise and brought the concept over to Japan. The first Japanese cat café 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 café 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 café everywhere.     “Cat cafés 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 café 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. 8. Why are cat cafés so popular?

A. They offer great services.               B. They provide practical means to enjoy pets.

C. They promote a new concept.         D. They stay open for a long time. 

9. What is the concern of Lauren Pears?

A. The sudden rise of illegal cat café.     B. The blind expansion of cat café.

C. Cat café owners' lack of responsibility. D. The possibility that cats may be unfriendly.

10. What does the underlined part "cautionary tale" in the last paragraph refer to?

A. Greeting    B. Interview.      ing.    D. Development.

11. Which country does the text mainly report about?

A . Singapore.  B. China.         C. Japan.      D. UK.

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BCC  D

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