There are lots of good things for children about having and caring for pets. Playing with or cuddling pets is part of the fun of having them. But there are some things to remember if you want to keep yourself safe.
1.Always wash your hands  (1)  playing with a pet, and be careful especially  (1) eating, in case any germs(细菌) have got onto your fingers.
2.Don’t let pets lick your face －they may have been licking somewhere unmentionable just before they lick you! If they do lick your face, don’t be afraid－soap and water will get rid of any nasty germs.
3.Pets get worms and fleas. They need to be treated regularly to keep them healthy. Animal fleas can bite you.
4.Some skin diseases such as ringworm can be spread to humans from dogs and cats.［Ringworm is not really a worm; it is a skin infection caused by tinea.］
5. Some people can be allergic to animal hair or dander. They might get fever or asthma if they get too close to some pets.
It sounds like a lot of problems. doesn’t it? (2)But if you take care, pets can be great fun and not cause any problems. The important thing for us is to clean up. Regularly clean up after your pet in the garden, the cat little tray or the area where your pet lives. To avoid getting germs, wear rubber gloves and make sure that you wash your bands well after cleaning up.
在(1)句的空白处填入适当的词，使句意完整、上下文通顺。
将划线句子(2)译成中文。
 
回答问题:  What can get rid of the germs if a pet licks our face?
 
在文中找出与下面句子意思相近的句子。
If you want to keep your pets fit, you need to treat them regularly.
 
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