上海市2024届徐汇区高考一模英语

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I.Listening Comprehension
Section A Short Conversations
Directions:In Section A,you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers.At the end of each conversation,a question will be asked about what was said.The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a conversation and the question about it,read the four possible answers on your paper,and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1.
A.Painting
B.Photography
C.Playing guitar
D.Cooking 2.
A.Rainy days
B.Sunny days
C.Cloudy days
D.Snowy days 3.
A.Graduated
B.Got married
C.Bought a house
D.Got promoted 4.
A.Paris
B.Tokyo
C.Rome
D.Athens 5.
A.Shopping
B.Eating
C.Reading
D.Working out 6.
A.Travel plans
B.Career goals
C.Relationship status
D.Hobbies 7.
A.Dragon Rolls
B.Sashimi
C.Salmon Rolls
D.Tempura Rolls 8. A.Business Administration
B.Environmental Science
puter Science
D.Psychology 9. A.Entertainment only
B.Medical purposes
cation and training
D.Virtual tourism
10. A.Improving health B.Building muscle
C.Flexibility
D.Weight loss
Section B
Directions:In Section B,you will hear several longer conversation(s)and short passage(s),and you will be asked several questions on each of the conversation(s)and the passage(s).The conversation(s)and the passage(s)will be read twice,but the questions will be spoken only once.When you hear a question,read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions11through13are based on the following passage.
11. A.Once a day B.Twice a day C.Three times a day D.Every other
day
12. A.To improve digestion B.To prevent bad breath
C.To enhance tooth surface
D.To reduce the risk of decayed tooth
13. A.Early detection of issues B.Emergency tooth extraction
C.Teeth whitening procedures
D.Improving gum health
Questions14through16are based on the following passage.
14. A.Cooking at home with the help of family
B.Quick and convenient access to favorite meals
C.Dining out regularly so as to have balanced nutrition
D.Avoiding all junk food which only tastes nice
15. A.Slow preparation and nice cooking B.Accurate delivery time estimates
C.Quick preparation and delivery
D.Unlimited menu options to be confusing
16. A.Limited choices B.Providing various tastes and preferences
C.Only offering pizza and burgers
D.Exclusively featuring local foods Questions17through20are based on the following conversation.
17. A.Keep all copies in hotel safe for important documents
B.Make copies and leave one set with someone back home
C.Don't make copies to avoid misplacement
D.Share copies with fellow travelers
18. e local SIM cards so as to get touch with family quickly
B.Check in only when changing countries
e messaging apps and a local SIM card for emergencies
D.Avoid communication to focus on the trip
19. A.Always carry large amounts of cash
e RFID-blocking wallets and backpacks
C.Avoid crowded areas entirely
D.Trust strangers to watch your belongings
20. A.Avoid vaccinations and bring your own food for health purpose.
B.Eat and drink anything available,especially those with local flavors
C.Explore information on vaccinations and health guidelines.
D.Don't worry about staying thirsty.
II.Grammar and vocabulary
Section A
Directions:After reading the passage below,fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct.For the blanks with a given word,fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word;for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank.
Perhaps even more incredible is that it’s smack bang in the middle of Kentucky.
Mammoth Cave National Park preserves this unique and historical natural wonder.As large as the limestone cave system is,park officials,estimate there(21)_______be another600miles of cave passageways that have yet to be explored.
(22)_____________________those unexplored,more than200caves exist in the park that are disconnected from the larger system.
The incredible rock formations have resulted in the park(23)_______(recognize)as a World Heritage Site,thanks to its extraordinary size and scientific importance–making it one of only13natural US sites with that title.
The caves were created naturally by the process of limestone erosion,which is known as“karst topography”.Rain and rivers slowly dissolve and shape soft limestone,which creates the vast underground network.The system is still being shaped and carved today.Not only are they a stunning destination to visit, but the system also provides drinking water for roughly40%of the US population–and they’re(24) _______historical significance too.
The caves act as a time capsule that preserve over5,000years of human history–and the caves’first explorers were Native Americans,who(25)_______(mine)the upper levels of Mammoth Cave.Thanks to the cave system’s atmosphere and natural protection from any kind of human disturbance,the archaeological sites have been left in great shape.Several sets of Native American remains have been recovered,(26)_______(provide)fascinating evidence of pre-Columbian funerary practices.
Mammoth Cave was established as a national park thanks to strong local support.Back in the1920s, Secretary of the Interior Hubert Work created the Southern Appalachian National Park Commission in 1925to survey(27)_______(propose)park sites,including the caves.After years of work acquiring the land for the park,as well as building roads,trails,and public facilities,Mammoth Cave National Park was established on July1,1941.
Pioneering African Americans were some of the first cave guides,and are responsible for some of the more recently discovered passageways.Stephen Bishop,who was a slave,worked in the cave from1838to 1856and ventured beyond the tour routes that(28)______(establish).He crossed a terrifying drop called the“bottomless pit”to discover unmapped areas of the cave system.Although they were unrecognized at the time,pioneers like Bishop helped spark the golden age of cave exploration.
The park now receives around2million visitors a year,with roughly a quarter taking a tour of the caves–everything from a cultural tour to the more adventurous scrambling tours on offer.The cave supports more than130wildlife species,such as the eyeless cavefish,(29)_______has adapted to the lightless environment by no longer growing eyes,and the cave crayfish.
Mammoth Cave National Park is also much more than just a cave;its surrounding forest contains one of(30)_______(diverse)habitats in the country.There are miles of trails open for horseback riding,with kayak and canoe trails and great fishing spots.There are also more than1,300flowering species in the
forest,and animals like wood warblers,thrushes,and bald eagles can regularly be spotted.
Section B
Directions:Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box.Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A.attraction
B.waiting
C.mystery
D.unique
E.simply
F.originally
G.stable H.popularity I.donating J.searching K.interfere
There’s a rarely-visited,dusty corner of the world where something magical happens.The place, which looks like Mars with its red rock landscape,is the Tatacoa Desert,in Colombia.
Tatacoa is located in the region of Huila,south of the country’s capital Bogotá.Although Tatacoa, with its protruding cacti and red rippled rocks,is called a desert,it is in fact a dry tropical forest.But the exciting,and very(31)_______,feature of this desert,is what happens above it,at night.
Thanks to its remote location–it’s almost30miles and an hour’s drive over bumpy winding roads to the nearest town–Tatacoa has no light pollution to(32)_______with the night sky.
Up to88constellations(星座)are visible on a clear night,as well as both hemispheres–something that happens nowhere else in the world.
The warm and dry climate helps with stargazing;a(33)_______atmosphere,which happens in dry spots or places of high elevation,decreases something called scintillation,which is when a star’s light rises and falls rapidly.It’s why stars twinkle,which looks beautiful but isn’t so great for astronomers.
Not only is Tatacoa a natural wonder,but the DIY observatory that’s run by a Colombian man named Javier Fernanda Rua Restrepo has become a star(34)_______too.In fact,this humble building attracts stargazers from all over the world,from China to Iceland to Australia.And Restrepo has also become well-known in astronomer circles,with a few scientists(35)_______their own telescopes to support the grassroots observatory.
The Colombian,who is(36)_______from Cali,fell in love with the stars thanks to his father’s interest in astronomy and science,and first visited Tatacoa in1997,to try to see the Comet Hale-Bopp.He stayed for a couple of days before heading back to his hometown.But within a month,he returned to Tatacoa–and never left,camping out for weeks on end(37)_______for the night to come so that he could watch the stars.
At first Restrepo had worked at the Colombian government’s observatory,which he helped staff for 15years.But after budget cuts meant he lost his job,he figured he would(38)_______build his own.
In2015,Restrepo opened the doors to his observatory–Tatacoa Astronomia–with just one telescope. Now,as Colombia has grown in(39)_______as a tourist destination,hundreds flock to Restrepo’s star party,which he holds once a year in July.
Tatacoa Astronomia is only open on starry nights,and Restrepo remains the sole employee.But that doesn’t distract from the intimacy and the specialness of the place.The structure sits on a small patch of land that Restrepo bought himself,and is cordoned（隔离）off by tarpaulin（油布）to add an extra sense of (40)_______and intrigue（阴谋）for visitors.
“The stars…they put my life into its tiny perspective,”he says,“and they constantly remind me there are greater things out there.”
III.Reading Comprehension
Section A
Directions:For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
Acupuncture（针灸）,an ancient Chinese medical practice,has been the remedy for countless patients for thousands of years.Before modern medicine came to life,ancient Chinese used stone tools to(41) _______pain.Over time,this primitive practice(42)_______evolved into a comprehensive and profound medical system and(43)_______the root of acupuncture.
Acupuncture is a treatment that aims to(44)_______the body’s self-regulating functions.Its therapeutic principles are in line with the(45)_______concepts of traditional Chinese medicine,which emphasizes all-inclusive treatment,meridian（经络）adjustment,balance of bodily functions and overall physiological well-being.
Practices can(46)_______in forms,including needle insertion,cupping and scraping.Needle insertion,the most common method,is(47)_______by inserting hair-thin needles into meridians,(48) _______specific points on the body that(49)_______vital energy(the qi).Practitioners lift,twirl and rotate needles to unblock the flow of energy;(50)_______yin and yang balance;and stimulate the body’s innate(51)_______to heal itself.
Looking beyond China,acupuncture has become a global(52)_______.Over the years,acupuncture has seen many advancements in scientific research and modern medicine.It is now a mainstream(53) _______and complementary treatment for a variety of weaknesses.According to a2019WHO report, acupuncture is used in113of its120member countries,(54)_______its widespread recognition and application.
As an ancient Chinese medical(55)_______with a rich history and deep cultural significance, acupuncture is an embodiment of profound cultural heritage and a holistic path to healing.
41. A.relieve B.resume C.release D.rebel
42. A.radically B.gradually C.reluctantly D.randomly
43. A.cultivated B.evaluated C.shaped D.eliminated
44. A.promote B.reflect C.alternate D.perform
45. A.occasional B.philosophical C.considerable D.mechanical
46. A.arise B.heal C.vary D.survive
47. A.taken over B.ended up C.figured out D.carried out
48. A.or B.and C.while D.with
49. A.block B.generate C.motivate D.channel
50. A.terrify B.stimulate C.reserve D.restore
51. A.willingness B.instinct C.potential D.nutrient
52. A.liberty B.therapy C.curiosity D.wonderland
53. A.proportion B.alternative C.procedure D.affection
54. A.illustrating B.predicting C.featuring D.nominating
55. A.assessment B.occupation C.practice D.obedience
Section B
Directions:Read the following three passages.Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
A
Han Guorui,a folk artist specializing in making Dongming grain
pictures,is generally busy in autumn as he needs to collect materials for his
work.This year,he has been even busier,as he has attended fairs to
demonstrate his skills and promote grain art.
The grain pictures,which take their name from Dongming county in
Heze,Shandong province,are a traditional folk craft with a history of more
than200years.The practice was listed as a provincial intangible cultural
heritage(非物质文化遗产)in2016by the Shandong Provincial Department
of Culture and Tourism.
After being treated to prevent decay and insect infestation,grains,grass and vegetable seeds are glued together to form a picture.
"We use the different shapes and colors of grains and seeds,which are all collected from the field," says Han.
Born in Dongming,a county along the banks of the Yellow River,he attended a regional fair in mid-October.His pictures attracted many children who asked questions,such as,"will these seeds sprout", and"can these grains be eaten?"
Han answered the children’s questions while showing them how to use grains and seeds to make a picture.
"Only now,when food is sufficient,can people make a picture with surplus grain,"he says.
To make pictures that more people like,Han works in the style of Chinese ink and Western oil paintings.Now his grain pictures are not only sold in cities across China,but also to overseas markets, including some European countries,South Korea and Japan,he says.
"Grain pictures have become a cultural product that is helping to enrich farmers living on the Yellow River plain,"says Han.
The Yellow River,the country’s second longest,is considered the cradle of Chinese civilization.For thousands of years,the people living along its banks have nurtured rich and vibrant cultures that have endured to this day.
To give people the opportunity to familiarize themselves with its rich culture and plentiful products, Shandong province has organized fairs named after the river throughout the year,with some events held in communities to involve more people.
At the fairs,intangible cultural heritage items,handicrafts,local delicacies,performances,and agricultural products are available.
At one fair in a community in Jinan,the capital city of Shandong,in late October,more than10types of handicrafts were on show,including gourd-carving,paper-cutting,textiles and hemp rope weaving.
"The fair builds a bridge between intangible cultural heritage producers and ing items that are embodied with traditional culture is a good way to pass on culture,"says Sun Xicai,deputy director
of Jinan Folk Literature and Art Association.
At the fair,60-something Yu Shaoqing,who was selling animal-shaped textile products,attracted a lot of buyers.
"Many young people show an interest in my products.They buy them to decorate their rooms and cars,"says Yu.
Yu,who worked in embroidery design before retiring,designs her products,which take the shape of animals like tigers,rabbits and ducks.Currently,she is working on a dragon design for next year to welcome the Year of the Dragon.
56.What do the grains undergo before being used in the artwork?
A.Grains are carefully selected,painted in various colors and air-dried.
B.Grains and seeds are bonded following certain preservative treatment.
C.Grains and seeds are well preserved so that they will spout.
D.Grains are carved and then assembled into a picture.
57.People make grain pictures_______.
A.due to advancements in technology
B.because of nurtured rich and vibrant cultures along the Yellow River
C.in situations where there is a sufficient and excessive supply of grains
D.as a result of government’s financial supports for local artists
58.What types of products and cultural elements were available at the fairs organized by Shandong
province throughout the year?
A.Electronics and fashion items;performances showcasing modern technology
B.Handicrafts,local delicacies,performances,and items embodied with traditional culture
C.Industrial machinery and tools;demonstrations of manufacturing processes
D.Luxury goods and designer fashion;fashion shows featuring international designers
B
Persistently engaging in negative thinking patterns may raise the risk of Alzheimer’s disease,finds a new UCL-led study.
In the study of people aged over55,published in Alzheimer’s&Dementia,researchers found ‘repetitive negative thinking’(RNT)is linked to subsequent cognitive decline as well as the deposition(沉积)of harmful brain proteins linked to Alzheimer’s.
Lead author Dr Natalie Marchant(UCL Psychiatry)said:“Depression and anxiety in mid-life and old age are already known to be risk factors for dementia（痴呆）.Here,we found that certain thinking patterns implicated in depression and anxiety could be an underlying reason why people with those disorders are more likely to develop dementia.
“We hope that our findings could be used to develop strategies to lower people’s risk of dementia by helping them to reduce their negative thinking patterns.”
For the Alzheimer’s Society-supported study,the research team from UCL,INSERM and McGill University studied292people over the age of55who were part of the PREVENT-AD cohort study,and a further68people from the IMAP+cohort.
Over a period of two years,the study participants responded to questions about how they typically think about negative experiences,focusing on RNT patterns like rumination(沉思)about the past and
worry about the future.The participants also completed measures of depression and anxiety symptoms.
Their cognitive function was assessed,measuring memory,attention,spatial cognition,and language. Some(113)of the participants also underwent PET brain scans,measuring deposits of tau and amyloid, two proteins which cause the most common type of dementia,Alzheimer’s disease,when they build up in the brain.
The researchers found that people who exhibited higher RNT patterns experienced more cognitive decline over a four-year period,and declines in memory(which is among the earlier signs of Alzheimer’s disease),and they were more likely to have amyloid and tau deposits in their brain.
“We propose that repetitive negative thinking may be a new risk factor for dementia as it could contribute to dementia in a unique way,”said Dr Marchant.
The researchers suggest that RNT may contribute to Alzheimer’s risk via its impact on indicators of stress such as high blood pressure,as other studies have found that physiological stress can contribute to amyloid and tau deposition.
Co-author Dr Gael Chételat commented:“Our thoughts can have a biological impact on our physical health,which might be positive or negative.Mental training practices such as meditation might help promoting positive-while down-regulating negative-associated mental schemes.
“Looking after your mental health is important,and it should be a major public health priority,as it’s not only important for people’s health and well-being in the short term,but it could also impact your eventual risk of dementia.”
59.Repetitive negative thinking(RNT)is linked to______.
A.thinking approach improvement in later years
ter cognitive decline and the deposit of harmful brain proteins.
C.anxiety disorders which occurs in females solely
D.individuals of younger age,which is turning into a trend
60.According to Dr.Natalie Marchant,certain thinking patterns_______.
A.have no substantial impact on dementia
B.are primary contributors to depression and anxiety disorders
C.could be a reason why some people are more likely to get dementia.
D.Relevant primarily in mid-life,not in old age
61.In the study over a period of two years,the participants were asked about their_______.
A.favorite personal experiences
B.daily routines and habits
C.typical thinking about negative experiences
D.perspectives on various mental health practices
62.What do the researchers propose as a potential new risk factor for dementia?
A.Depression and anxiety disorders
B.Accumulation of amyloid and tau deposits in the brain
C.Repetitive positive thinking patterns
D.Repetitive negative thinking patterns
C
Zion National Park in Utah has plenty of trails,but
Angels Landing may be the most breathtaking.Picture this.You
begin the hike on the wide and well-maintained West Rim Trail.
It follows the river and then crosses the bottom of the canyon,
surrounded by270-million-year-old layers of rock.Relaxing,
right?Just wait for it.The trail then starts to climb via a series of
switchbacks(急转弯)leading up the side of the mountain.Then
more switchbacks:21tighter turns,called“Walter’s Wiggles,”
where elevation levels rapidly increase.Your heartbeat is probably rapidly increasing at this point,too.
On top of Walter’s Wiggles,you can stop for a stunning view(perhaps with a marriage proposal)and a restroom stop while you contemplate(仔细考虑)the final stretch of the hike.If you’re afraid of heights, it’s best to turn back now.The last stretch is the real test of bravery.
The last half mile of the hike is what really ranks it as one of the nation’s most dangerous.Angels Landing itself is a fin-like formation jutting（突出）1,500feet out of the canyon,and this is where you make the final500-foot climb.Guardrails and chains bolted（拴住）into the cliff help you keep from tumbling over the extremely steep ledge.You’re literally living on the edge,and you don’t want to trust the“angels”down there to catch you.Once you reach the top,however,it’ll all be worth it:360-degree views of the canyon make a great backdrop for kicking back and having a meal before you come back down the way you came.
Angels Landing might be dangerous,but thankfully,not too many people have had fatal falls. According to the park website,seven people have died in the100years the park has existed.Still,this is a very vigorous hike.If you’re out of shape,bringing young children along,feel ill or prone to fainting,or are just plain afraid of heights,opt for an easier trail.
Angel’s Landing is a great hike for most of the year,besides the cold winter months when the trails could become dangerously slippery.Summer is the most popular time of year—and therefore the most crowded—but it can also get extremely hot,so opt for an early morning hike while the temperatures are still mild.
Sure,it’s dangerous,but there’s a reason this is one of Zion‘s most popular hikes.If you’re up for the challenge,Angels Landing will definitely deliver rewards.
This article first appeared on .
63.What geological feature surrounds the hiker during the initial part of the hike?
A.Plenty of trails in the park.
B.Mountain Peaks.
C.270-million-year-old layers of rock.
D.Grass Meadows.
64.What is the main attraction and appeal of Angels Landing?
A.The challenging hike with switchbacks
B.The360-degree views of the canyon
C.The well-maintained West Rim Trail
D.The river crossing and rock formations
65.Which of the following statement is true according to the passage?
A.If a tourist is afraid of heights,it’s best to turn back onto Angels Landing.
B.Seven people have died so far due to slippery trails in winter.
C.Bringing young kids along to climb onto Angels Landing will be appreciated.
D.Taking a break with the views of the canyon as background is absolutely worth the trip.
66.Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A.Unveiling the Hidden Beauty:Exploring Zion National Park's Trails
B.Zion's Ultimate Thrill:The Adrenaline-Pumping Angels Landing Expedition
C.Chasing Heights:Angels Landing Adventure in Utah's Zion National Park
D.Angels Landing:Conquering Utah's Breathtaking and Daring Hike in Zion National Park Section C
Directions:Read the passage carefully.Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box.Each sentence can be used only once.Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
A.Moving more may not prevent a child from becoming overweight,but studies show clearly
that it helps both physical and mental health.
B.And although rural areas have more undeveloped outdoor space,they often lack playgrounds,
tracks and exercise facilities
C.A lack of safe places for them to play outside the home also contributes to kids obesity.
D.It also suggested prescribing weight-loss drugs to children12and older and surgery to teens
13and older.
E.Increased screen time and changing norms around letting kids play outdoors are unsupervised.
F.They have significant side effects for both kids and adults.
The rate of childhood obesity in the U.S.has tripled over the past50years.But what this trend means for children’s long-term health,and what to do about it(if anything),is not so clear.
The American Academy of Pediatrics(AAP)made waves this year by recommending that doctors put obese kids as young as two years old on intensive,family-oriented lifestyle and behavior plans.(67) ________________________________This advice marks a shift from the organization’s previous stance of“watch and wait,”and it reflects the AAP’s belief that obesity is a disease and the group’s adoption of a more proactive position on childhood obesity.
Yet the lifestyle programs the AAP recommends are expensive,inaccessible to most children and hard to maintain—and the guidelines acknowledge these barriers.Few weight-loss drugs have been approved for older children,although many are used off-label.(68)________________________________And surgery,while becoming more common,has inherent risks and few long-term safety data—it could,for instance,cause nutritional deficits in growing children.Furthermore,it’s not clear whether interventions in youngsters help to improve health or merely add to the stigma overweight kids face from a fat-phobic society.This stigma can lead to mental health problems and eating disorders.
Rather than fixating on numbers on a scale,the U.S.and countries with similar trends should focus on an underlying truth:we need to invest in more and safer places for children to play where they can move and run around,climb and jump,ride and skate.
(69)________________________________In2020the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found,unsurprisingly,that kids’sports participation increases with their parents’incomes:about70percent
of kids whose families earn more than$105,000a year participate in sports,but only51percent of middle-class kids and31percent of children at or below the poverty line do.This disparity hurts people of color the most.More than60percent of white children,for instance,participate in athletics,but only42 percent of Black children and47percent of Hispanic children do.Experts blame these problems on the privatization of sports—as public investment in school-based athletics dwindles,expensive private leagues have grown,leaving many kids out.
According to the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services’Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans,children between ages six and17should get at least an hour of moderate to intense physical activity every day.Yet only21to28percent of U.S.kids meet this target,two government-sponsored surveys found.The nonprofit Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance evaluates physical activity in American children,and in2022the group gave the U.S.a grade of D–.
Why is it so hard to get kids moving?In addition to fewer opportunities at school,researchers cite increased screen time,changing norms around letting kids play outdoors unsupervised,and a lack of safe places for them to play outside the home.
New York City,for example,had2,067public playgrounds as of2019—a“meager”amount for its large population,according to a report from the city comptroller—and inspectors found hazardous equipment at one quarter of them.In Los Angeles in2015,only33percent of youths lived within walking distance of a park,according to the L.A.Neighborhood Land Trust.Lower-income neighborhoods tend to have the fewest public play spaces,despite often having a high population density.(70) ________________________________.
Kids everywhere need more places to play:trails,skate parks and climbing walls,gardens and ball fields,bike paths and basketball courts.Vigorous public funding to build and keep up these areas is crucial, but other options such as shared-use agreements can make unused spaces available to the public.
IV.Summary Writing
Directions:Read the following passage.Summarize the main idea and the main point(s)of the passage in no more e your own words as far as possible.
There are many reasons why some cats are bad-tempered;their temperament can be influenced by their upbringing or they are simply born that way.However,even the sweetest,most affectionate cats can suddenly become bad-tempered and behave out of character.According to veterinarian Dr Katrina Warren, the problem can generally be solved,but you’ll need to look for underlying issues.
Changes in a cat’s behaviour can often be explained by a health problem.Pain can cause cats to behave very differently,and it’s easy to mistake a problem as behavioural,when in fact it is medical. Should you observe a significant change in your cat’s behaviour,then a visit to the vet is the best place to start?Watch out for changes in eating,drinking or litter-box habits.Also hiding and avoiding being touched.Be sure to report all changes to your vet.There are many cat health problems that can be readily treated to ease symptoms and pain for your cat.
It pays to remember that cats don’t like to share or queue.Sharing of‘resources’such as litter trays and foodbowls can cause stress and anxiety for many cats.It’s always a good idea to provide each cat with their own litter box,food,water bowls and bed as a minimum.One litter box for each cat plus a spare is even better,as are multiple sleeping spots and extra scratching posts.A lack of space to hide from or avoid other cats,competition for territory and lack of individual attention can also add to household friction.If。