6 . Ruby was a police dog with the Rhode Island State Police, but she didn’t always work with them. Ruby was once a handful who was in and out of the sheller. She was returned five times by different families. She was considered unadoptable because of her high energy and she was just unmanageable

The shelter workers thought her energy may be put to work. They reached the state police, who wanted to give Ruby a second chance and decided to try her out as a rescue dog. O’Neil was picked to be her handler (驯犬员) .

“We have something in common. When I was younger, I couldn’t focus and I wasn’t good at school. But no one really ever gave up on me,” O’Neil said. “I think that’s why we were bound to be together.” A normal dog could be trained in months. For Ruby, it took a year and a half, but O’Neil didn’t want to give up on her. Finally, she was a certified police dog. Six years later, she became even more than that -a hero.

“We got a call stating there was a missing boy, and we just went out and started searching. After eight hours, Ruby ran down a hill. I looked over the hill and saw the injured boy,” ONeil recalled.

O’Neil went to tell the mother that the boy was found alive and told her a police dog helped save her son. Then they realised a surprising connection: the boy’s mum once worked at an animal shelter. “There was a dog that I heard became a state trooper (兵) a few years ago. The dog was named Ruby. She was the sweetest thing,” she told him.

“Are you kidding?” O’Neil said. “That dog that you helped for all those times to get adopted just saved your son’s life.”

1. Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “handful” in paragraph 1?

A．Popular dog.

B．Good helper.

C．Troublemaker

D．Intelligent dog

2. What was Ruby before she became a trooper?

A．A shelter dog.

B．A rescue dog.

C．A guard dog.

D．A pet dog.

3. What was the main factor that made Ruby a successful rescue dog?

A．ONeil’s guidance.	B．Ruby’s high energy
C．Ruby’s determination.	D．ONeil’s perseverance

4. What was the connection between Ruby and the boy’s mother?

A．The mother once helped Ruby in the shelter.	B．The mother was Ruby’s former handler
C．Ruby was once adopted by the mother.	D．Ruby saved the mother before.

8 . The world is full of fascinating destinations. We are here for you, providing a private tour to suit your particular needs and help you enjoy a great travel around Austria.

Time

June to August is the busiest time of the year with crowds of tourists and lower room availability. If you want to avoid the crowded tourists, the best time to visit Austria lasts from April to May and from September to October. During these months, the weather is pleasant, better for enjoying outdoor activities such as sightseeing, biking, hiking and adventures. Winter is also a great time to visit since the Christmas and New Year’s celebrations are held everywhere, attracting tourists from all over the world.

Cities

Vienna, Salzburg and Innsbruck are three must-see cities that shouldn’t be missed in your Austria tour packages. Vienna, the capital city of Austria, is famous for its lively art. Salzburg is also a great region where you can enjoy amazing views of the Eastern Alps. It’s also the birthplace of the famous composer Mozart and the film setting for the Sound of Music. Innsbruck, another significant place for sightseeing in Austria, is known for its mountainous backdrop and lots of natural beauty. There are also some. worthy medieval(中世纪的)towns to visit, such as Bad Ischl, Durnstein, Hallstatt, etc.

Transportation

Austria has a wide rail network, connecting all its domestic cities and neighboring countries. Riding on comfortable trains is the best way to travel through the green valleys, the historic towns and the scenic villages.

1. When is Austria the most crowded with tourists?

A．From April to May.	B．From June to August.
C．From September to October.	D．From November to December.

2. What is Vienna known for?

A．Its art.	B．Its mountains.
C．Its filming.	D．Its medieval towns.

3. Which is the best way to tour Austria?

A．Taking a bus.	B．Taking a bike.
C．Taking a train.	D．Taking a boat.