1 . Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. victim B. amount C. end up D. better off E. charged F. highlighting G. concerns H. fortunately I. specifically J. stroll K. initiatives |
In the aftermath (余波) of a distressing incident in Chongzhou, a county-level city of Chengdu, where a 2-year-old child fell 1 to a violent Rottweiler attack, several cities across China are strengthening their dog management policies.
An investigation team in Chongzhou said on Tuesday that the kid’s been 2 after being transferred to West China Hospital of Sichuan University for further treatment, though a large 3 of money is in need for her to fully recover. An online fundraising campaign have launched and 4 raised 1.5 million yuan ($205,000) to help the little girl. On the other hand, the dog’s owner, surnamed Tang, 5 with raising prohibited breed of dog, has been caught by the police.
The incident has aroused widespread public 6 . One user on Sina Weibo called for the maximum penalty. “If these incidents aren’t harshly punished, many irresponsible dog owners will continue to neglect their responsibilities.”
To curb such incidents and enhance public safety, numerous regions are releasing strict dog management strategies. Regions like the Ebian Yi autonomous county (自治县) in Sichuan are taking decisive action 7 against unrestrained dogs. Unleashed dogs found in public spaces will be treated as strays and 8 being captured, and owners held accountable for any ensuing consequences. Similar 9 have been launched in Hefei, Anhui province, where unleashed dogs in public areas will face capture, 10 the importance of responsible pet ownership.