1、中华文本库 地址：http://www.chinadmd.com/file/wwxuurtaztauvxswswvowvea_1.html 全新版大学英语视听阅读3Unit-1-Unit-10-Home-Listening-script及答案Book 3Unit 1HOME LISTENING audio SCRIPT Tarantula Pets In recent years, tarantulas have become increasingly popular as pets. For many people, caring for these creatures has
2、become an enormously entertaining and educational hobby. There are over 800 different species to choose from and the majority of them are very easy to care for. Handling a tarantula When one is considering getting a tarantula, it is important to be aware that experts do not advocate handling t
3、hem regularly. Not to protect the pet owner, but to prevent stress and injury to the spider. Tarantulas are not aggressive unless threatened by an abrupt .突然的，意外的；唐突的，鲁莽的motion, so gentle handling isn’t usually a problem. If a person is bitten, the bite generally only causes redness and swelli
4、ng similar to a bee sting. However, even a short fall can cause the delicate outer covering of the tarantula’s body, its “carapace,” to break, causing it to bleed to death. Choosing a tarantula Tarantulas can be purchased in pet stores, at pet shows, or even over the Internet. It is advisable
5、to buy a spider only from a knowledgeable dealer who knows its exact scientific name and has already determined its sex. Knowing the species is important because each one requires slightly different care and feeding. Being aware of the sex is important because female tarantulas live much longe
6、r than males. A typical female can live for as long as 20 years, while most males die within a year or two. The most important aspect of purchasing a tarantula is making sure that it is healthy. A tarantula that is shrinking back in a corner with its legs pulled in under itself is probably dyi
7、ng. Caring for a tarantula For the most part, adult tarantulas require very little care. They should be fed once a week but can easily last for two weeks without any food. The cage requires only an annual cleaning. However, a tarantula
