Frog is a wise and brave frog, living happily with his neighbors as well as good friends – Duck, Pig, Hare and Rat. One day, dark clouds were gathering in the sky, hiding the sun from view. “It’s going to rain,” thought Frog happily. The first drops were already falling on his bare skin. Frog loved the rain. He danced for joy as the raindrops fell thick and fast, which was a bit too much even for Frog.
He ran home dripping wet and made himself a nice hot cup of tea. The raindrops pattered against the window but it was cozy inside. After three days of rain however, Frog began to feel restless. He wondered how his friends were, because he hadn’t seen them since the rain started.
On the fifth day, the river began to rise. It wasn’t long before water came streaming into Frog’s house. Full of worry, he hurried over to Duck’s house only to find it was flooded as well. Wading (蹚) through the watery landscape, they decided to go to Pig’s house. Pig was leaning out of his attic (阁楼) window. “All my things are wet,” he cried desperately. The room was in a mess, with tables and chairs floating around. “Let’s go and see Hare,” suggested Frog.
Hare’s house was on an island in the middle of the water. Hare stood at the door and waved to them. “Come inside,” he shouted. “It’s dry in here.” Gratefully, they dried themselves in front of the stove and told Hare how their houses had been flooded. Hare invited them to stay as there’s plenty of room and plenty of food in the house. So they all sat down to a big pot of stew (炖菜) Hare had made. So hungry were they that they ate everything up. Then they settled down to a cosy evening and stayed there for days, while outside it kept raining.
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Then, one day, they found they only had one loaf of bread left.
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Pig, Duck and Hare cheered when they saw Frog return in a boat.
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2 . 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 |
Brady was a recently retired search and rescue dog. He was not happy and missed his owner Al because Al had gone out on a rescue mission without him. Al’s nephew Steve took Brady along when he and his friend Zach went on a overnight hike. But suddenly Steve and Zach smelled something burning and they realized that lightning had set the woods on fire. Wind-blown flame had leaped from the top of one tree to another. The long dry summer had turned the forest into a tinderbox and the thunderstorm wasn’t helping much. It had more wind and lightning than rain. Zach pulled Steve’s arm.“Let’s go! We can make it back to the river we crossed today.” Steve pulled Brady’s leash and their heads down against the strong fire-wind, they hurried down the path they had followed earlier. The air was full of smoke，and pine branches broke from burning trees with a crisp sound. Steve kept his eyes on the route. All they had to do was to make it down to the river…
Brady barked a sharp warning. Ahead of them lay a dense curtain of smoke across the path. They’d never make it through that. They would have to find another escape route. The dog was pulling at his leash trying to draw them away from the smoke. This was what Brady was trained to do, and yet Steve was uneasy. It seemed to him they were moving away from the river.
Brady lifted his head and smelled the smoky wind. Suddenly, the dog ran away and disappeared. The boys yelled and shouted for him，but he didn’t come back.
They had no choice but to leave him behind. Heartsick, Steve and Zach went up a slope. He couldn’t blame Brady for panicking and escaping. He himself wanted to run even though he didn’t have a clue which way. They hadn’t gone far when there was a familiar bark, and Brady came running toward him.
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“Where’ve you been?” Steve cried .
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Brady led them back down the slope and into the trees.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4 . I’m Reed, 26 years old and from New York City, but I moved to Florida several months ago. I found out on the website that there was a huge rescue effort still going on down here and that volunteers were desperately needed. I was able to get a good friend to sponsor my trip here and had the opportunity to come up for a couple of weeks through the Christmas season,
When I first got here we were just moving into the new building. The first half of my stay I was mainly helping to set this place up, help build a lot of the dug runs and just help out with whatever else was needed. The second week I started to be able to get out more and started filling up feeding stations in St. Bernard Parish.
One day we were out trying to check out an extremely pregnant dog that was reported to be out in St. Bernard Parish, which would soon have parts of it destroyed so getting as many animals out of there as possible was definitely a priority (最重要的事). When we arrived at the location we did see a female dog that clearly had already given birth to her puppies. I tied to befriend her as much as possible, giving her treats and slowly trying to build her trust. She wasn’t going far, so that indicated her puppies were nearby.
Once we built somewhat of a rapport with her, we started to search for the puppies. Almost giving up, we arrived at a house that seemed like it could be a possibility. I got on my hands and knees trying to make out what was going on under the house, staying as quiet as possible. All of a sudden, I heard the weakest sound of a puppy’s crying. After homing in on it a little bit more, there was clearly a trash under the house. After getting a little more help, we were able to get the puppies from under the house with success and we found out they weren’t even a week old.
This experience was so unbelievable, one I know I’ll never forget.
1. What did Reed do in the first week in Florida?| A．Feeding dogs in the streets. |
| B．Searching for sponsorship to travel. |
| C．Helping with some construction work. |
| D．Assisting in tearing down an old building. |
| A．Warm-hearted and promising. | B．Enthusiastic and caring. |
| C．Considerate and generous. | D．Kind and humorous. |
| A．Extreme hatred. |
| B．Everlasting friendship. |
| C．Harmonious relationship. |
| D．Psychological defense. |
| A．The puppies were strong and lively. |
| B．Reed made efforts to save the puppies. |
| C．St. Bernard Parish was being destroyed. |
| D．The female dog would give birth to puppies. |
5 . 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. |
6 . One of the most powerful forces of nature is motherly love. It is found not just in humans but is
An animal's maternal (母性的) instinct can be so strong that the mother will often
The love of a mother indeed knows no
| A．complex | B．crucial | C．specific | D．evident |
| A．proud | B．protective | C．skeptical | D．sick |
| A．threatening | B．inspiring | C．annoying | D．striking |
| A．man | B．woman | C．dog | D．bear |
| A．hot | B．cold | C．clear | D．quiet |
| A．abandoned | B．protected | C．tended | D．wrapped |
| A．setbacks | B．concerns | C．errors | D．injuries |
| A．cherish | B．risk | C．lengthen | D．change |
| A．romances | B．fantasies | C．sacrifices | D．memories |
| A．tragic | B．funny | C．thrilling | D．scary |
| A．looked into | B．ran into | C．burst into | D．got into |
| A．distinguishing | B．separating | C．sheltering | D．releasing |
| A．seized | B．carried | C．killed | D．stopped |
| A．inside | B．outside | C．over | D．beyond |
| A．benefits | B．boundaries | C．results | D．secrets |
7 . Recep Mirzan from Turkey and a white swan are as close as a family. They haven't been
Mirzan was in a car when he spotted a
After the female swan
“She seems to
To take more
| A．different | B．controllable | C．separate | D．unfortunate |
| A．honesty | B．friendship | C．struggle | D．success |
| A．caged | B．hidden | C．deserted | D．wounded |
| A．beat | B．meet | C．challenge | D．interview |
| A．quickly | B．occasionally | C．frequently | D．rarely |
| A．choice | B．profit | C．death | D．failure |
| A．bird | B．plan | C．pedestrian | D．car |
| A．changed | B．recovered | C．appeared | D．traveled |
| A．Instead | B．Also | C．Otherwise | D．Therefore |
| A．stick around | B．move on | C．hang out | D．hold up |
| A．witnessed | B．made | C．demanded | D．accepted |
| A．encourage | B．understand | C．remember | D．approve |
| A．then | B．just | C．even | D．yet |
| A．sensitive | B．intelligent | C．strong | D．considerate |
| A．supported | B．motivated | C．examined | D．attended |
| A．expected | B．suspected | C．meant | D．proved |
| A．interest | B．relief | C．puzzle | D．regret |
| A．normal | B．similar | C．convenient | D．flexible |
| A．farm | B．tree | C．river | D．garden |
| A．guiding | B．helping | C．comforting | D．following |
