貓有九命!? 淺談「貓咪高樓症候群」 Keeping Your Cat Safe
貓是非常敏捷的動物。牠們很會攀爬大多數人認為遙不可及的高處。
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Cats are incredibly agile animals. They do an excellent job climbing up to lofty perches that most would assume were well out of reach. What’s even more miraculous is a cat’s ability to always land on its feet no matter how it falls. These stunts have led to the common belief that cats have nine lives and owners need not worry about their safety. However, our furry friends can often be at risk of feline high-rise syndrome.
Feline high-rise syndrome refers to any injury cats sustain after falling from a height of seven meters or more. Even if your cat lands on its feet and looks fine after falling from a great height, it is likely to have suffered injuries. Some common ones are chest injuries, head or facial injuries, limb fractures, or internal bleeding. The type of injury will depend on the distance they fell and their position when they hit the ground.
It’s important to take your cat to a veterinarian clinic immediately after they fall. Your cat might be in shock after the fall and require fluids, pain relief, or oxygen. In addition, tests should be performed to check for fractures or internal bleeding. After an extensive examination, the veterinarian can inform you of the best options for treatment.
Luckily, there are many things cat owners can do to prevent feline high-rise syndrome. First, move furniture and tall items away from the railings to prevent them from jumping up. Second, make sure all windows have screen covers that are held tightly in place. If you have a balcony, try to keep your cats away from it. Finally, consider setting up an enclosed catio where your cat can safely play outside.
1. Why do some people believe cats have nine lives?
(A) They have longer lifespans other animals. than most
(B) They can come back to life nine times after they die.
(C) They have no fear of heights and enjoy being in lofty perches.
(D) They can survive falls from high places with few or no injuries.
2. Which of the following is NOT something a cat might experience due to feline high-rise syndrome?
(A) Chest injuries.
(B) Limb fractures.
(C) Internal bleeding.
(D) Fear of high places.
3. How can someone protect their cat from feline high-rise syndrome?
(A) Keep your cats on balconies.
(B) Add screen covers to all windows.
(C) Move to the top floor of a building.
(D) Give your cat high places for it to sit.
4. Which of the following is a “catio” as described in the last paragraph?
• Tiffany is the woman whom we find stole the money. (X)
→ Tiffany is the woman who we find stole the money. (O)
我們發現蒂芬妮就是偷錢的人。
形容詞子句 who stole the money 修飾 the woman，關係代名詞 who 之後加入插入語 we find，句子其他部分不受影響。
• Al is the student whom we think we should select to join the speech competition.
我們認為艾爾是我們應該選來參加演講比賽的學生。
形容詞子句 whom we should select to join the speech competition 修飾 the student，關係代名 詞受格 whom 作及物動詞 select 的受詞，之後加入插入語 we think，句子其他部分不受影響。
※ 表認知、意見的動詞通常亦可當不完全及物動詞用， 若放在形容詞子句中並非作插入語，此時關係代名詞 為其受詞，其後的不定詞片語為受詞補語。
• Ken is the man whom I think to be able to solve this math problem.
阿肯就是我認為能解開這道數學問題的人。
whom 為關係代名詞受格，動詞為 think，不定詞片 語則為受詞補語，I think 並非插入語。
• Mina is the person whom we believe to be capable of completing this project quickly.
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