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Growing up in coastal Maine, Lynda Doughty spent lots of time out on the sea. There she _________ saw whales, seals, and other marine(海洋的) animals. She developed a love for the wildlife living along the coast.

“I remember being so _________ them and wondering what was happening in their life,” Doughty said.

She also _________ that their livelihood was influenced by pollution and other human-related activity. She wanted to do something to _________ these animals.

She _________ a marine biologist and worked with organizations that provided help for sick and injured sea animals. But as many nonprofits(非营利机构) closed their doors, Doughty decided to _________.

Since 2011, her nonprofit, Marine Mammals of Maine, has provided help and medical care for more than 3,000 sea animals.

When COVID-19 struck, they couldn’t afford to _________—the animals still needed their _________.

“We were so _________ of how we would survive as a nonprofit in uncertain times,” Doughty said. “Luckily, our team stood strong and we were able to __________ to help animals.”

When another New England-based marine animal rescue program stopped its animal care during COVID-19, Doughty’s work became more __________ than ever.

“We couldn’t __________ any animals to them and there was a shortage of rehabilitation(康复) places for animals. So, we were really __________ and there was more pressure for our center to stay __________,” Doughty said.

“I feel this strong __________ to help these animals,” Doughty said. “This is what I was put on this Earth to do.”

1.
A.almostB.oftenC.alreadyD.never
2.
A.surprised byB.afraid ofC.sorry forD.satisfied with
3.
A.provedB.imaginedC.doubtedD.noticed
4.
A.protectB.attractC.trainD.keep
5.
A.metB.promisedC.acceptedD.became
6.
A.set offB.travel aroundC.step inD.give up
7.
A.go backB.slow downC.move onD.come along
8.
A.informationB.experienceC.helpD.trust
9.
A.nervousB.proudC.tiredD.careful
10.
A.continueB.learnC.rememberD.begin
11.
A.dangerousB.importantC.interestingD.different
12.
A.introduceB.returnC.showD.bring
13.
A.controlledB.encouragedC.neededD.impressed
14.
A.popularB.openC.healthyD.silent
15.
A.responsibilityB.abilityC.reasonD.chance

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