In the heart of the forest, there was an annual event that all animals looked forward to—the Great Forest Race. The big animals, like the majestic deer, the powerful bears, and the swift foxes, always dominated the race. They believed that their size and strength were the keys to victory.
Among the small animals, there was a brave rabbit named Hopper who had always dreamt of winning the Great Forest Race. Hopper was small, but he had quick feet and a determined spirit.
The day of the race arrived, and the forest was filled with excitement. The big animals took off, their powerful legs carrying them swiftly through the forest. The small animals, led by Hopper, followed closely behind.
As the race progressed, the big animals began to slow down. Their size and strength, which they had thought were advantages, became obstacles as they struggled to navigate the twisty paths and steep hills of the forest.
Hopper, on the other hand, bounded gracefully over the obstacles. His small size allowed him to weave through the trees with ease, and his determination kept him going strong.
One by one, the big animals began to fall behind. They watched in amazement as Hopper and the other small animals passed them by.
Finally, the small animals, led by Hopper, had not only participated but had also triumphed in face of adversity. The big animals realized that they had been wrong to underestimate the small animals. They had judged them based on their size, without considering their skills or determination.
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From that day forward, the big animals treated the small animals with respect.
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The Great Forest Race became a symbol of unity and cooperation.
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2 . I hated travelling by plane.Whenever I was on board, I could see the other passengers'
I knew I needed to
We walked together every day and it
I started taking Peety to different parks. He kept
At that moment, I realized I loved him. He looked up at me like I was the greatest guy in the world. He'd come into my life, and he
“Want to keep walking?"I asked him.
1.A.care | B.faith | C.anger | D.fear |
A.easily | B.finally | C.suddenly | D.deliberately |
A.wide | B.long | C.tight | D.loose |
A.end | B.start | C.repeat | D.continue |
A.win | B.rest | C.laugh | D.change |
A.feed | B.ride | C.walk | D.bark |
A.excitement | B.agreement | C.disappointment | D.amazement |
A.petting | B.pressing | C.pushing | D.punishing |
A.failed | B.worked | C.depended | D.suffered |
A.by accident | B.with pleasure | C.by intention | D.with ease |
A.biting | B.hiding | C.choking | D.holding |
A.danger | B.boredom | C.departure | D.freedom |
A.passed away | B.took off | C.broke up | D.sat down |
A.pride | B.pressure | C.politeness | D.tiredness |
A.replaced | B.missed | C.rescued | D.pitied |
3 . We had to put our Belgian sheepdog Shadow to sleep yesterday. He was hands down the worst dog I have ever had—not so much a superdog as a superbad dog. For the first two years of his life, we worked relentlessly to train him to do the basic things. He balked at all of it. When made to lie down, he would roll his back and cry out as if he were being beaten. If pushed too hard, he would bite — never to draw blood, but enough to let you know who was in charge.
Frustrated, we sent him to a professional trainer, who took him into his home to work with him one-on-one. After the agreed-upon two weeks of training, the handler called and sheepishly asked for another two weeks with Shadow, free of charge, as he had been unable to make any progress. In another two weeks, we got the same phone call. So, after six weeks, the dog trainer returned our dog with apologies, stating that this was the first dog that he’d ever deemed untrainable. Shadow appeared quite pleased with himself.
For all of his 13 years, Shadow bested us, allowing us the privilege of living in his home. On his last day, my daughter commented, “Mom, I know he doesn’t feel good because he is not growling at me when I kiss his face.” That was him. Shadow was a genius. How else could he have compelled us to love the worst dog.
1. Shadow would bite when we push him too hard ________.A.to make us bleed | B.to beat us | C.to train him | D.to show dissatisfaction |
A.Because he wanted to work with Shadow. |
B.Because he wanted to charge more money. |
C.Because he failed to train Shadow well within the agreed time. |
D.Because Shadow was quite pleased with himself. |
A.He didn’t like being trained. |
B.He spent twelve weeks altogether with the trainer. |
C.He became the first dog that the trainer failed to train. |
D.He would growl at our daughter when she kissed him. |
A.naughty and intelligent | B.friendly and trainable |
C.unkind and untrainable | D.superbad and disobedient |
4 . Henry, a rescue dog, came first. Cynthia Bennett and Andre Sibilsky, a new couple, wanted a high energy dog that they could take on long hikes and camping explorations from Colorado to California. With his playful air of confidence and active nature, Henry fit right in. The first time the couple took him hiking, he jumped up onto the large rocks like a moun-tain goat. His favorite activities are hiking outdoors and exploring mountains. But he's a big softy with severe separation anxiety, so eventually, the couple searched for a calm yet adven-turous cat that could keep Henry company-and keep up with him on the paths.
Rescued from a cat shelter after his mother abandoned him, the lovable and dependent cat, Baloo, bonded to Henry within hours. And Henry discovered that Baloo loved to explore as much as he did. Cynthia had already planned a camping trip with Henry to Telluride, Colo-rado, and took Baloo along. That, as they say, was the beginning of a beautiful animal friendship.
One day on the halfway Baloo was tired, and Cynthia took it into her head to place Baloo on Henry's neck. “Baloo just hung himself over Henry's head and neck. And Henry didn't mind at all.” How could you not take a photo of that?
Hundreds of photos later, Henry and Baloo are Internet celebrities. Cynthia and Andre started the Henry and Baloo Foundation, an official nonprofit organization with a mission to preserve 1,000 acres across the West and help reforest land that has been claimed by wildfires. They hike the land all the time, and it's a way for them to give back to future generations.
Cynthia and Andre hope that the adventures of Henry and Baloo will inspire others to discover, explore and treasure our country's natural beauty.
1. Why did the couple choose Henry?A.He is strong and brave. |
B.He is active and energetic. |
C.He is anxious and cautious. |
D.He is gentle and considerate. |
A.They fight the moment they meet. |
B.Henry hates carrying Baloo on his back. |
C.Henry does not like to explore with Baloo. |
D.They match each other in personality. |
A.To protect the natural environment. |
B.To enjoy the country's natural beauty. |
C.To train pets to experience adventures. |
D.To set up an official nonprofit organization. |
A.Pet Adventure Trips. |
B.True Brotherhood. |
C.Henry and Baloo. |
D.Pet Celebrities Online. |