A retired United States soldier named Terry McGlade, who had served in Iraq and Afghanistan, says his dog Major is a hero. He is specially trained to sense when McGlade is about to have a seizure (突然发作), get his phone and dial 911 for help.
When Major had recently sensed an incident about to happen, and McGlade collapsed and hit the floor, Major was able to get to McGlade’s phone, and more or less bite on the phone which is specially set up so that when multiple buttons are pressed and held in, it goes into emergency call mode (模式), and dials 911.
“He was actually able to get my phone out of my pocket,” McGlade said.
The 911 operators who got the call from Major said they never heard him bark or anything. However, they could hear what sounded like a confused man in the background, and did get quite doubtful after quite a few calls from McGlade’s cell phone kept coming in. Quite clearly, Major was using his leg and also stepping on the screen to get the phone to dial for help.
After Major was sure someone would be on their way to help, he then made his way out to the front of the house to wait. When the police and ambulance arrived, he led them into the house and right to McGlade, still in danger.
“I probably would have been in severe trouble if he hadn’t called,” McGlade said.
McGlade was taken to the hospital, where he was kept overnight for observation, but thanks to his best friend, and now hero of the day, Major. He is feeling much better, and will make a full recovery with little risk of lasting damage from this particular incident.
1. What does the underlined word “collapsed” in paragraph 2 probably mean?
A.Slept. | B.Fell. | C.Cried. | D.Ran. |
2. How did Major manage to make the phone go into emergency call mode?
A.By seeking somebody else nearby for help. | B.By sending a text message to the 911 operator. |
C.By keeping barking at the other side of the phone. | D.By biting and stepping on the buttons of the phone. |
3. What do we know about the incident?
A.Major had made one call to the 911 center before the ambulance came. |
B.Operators in the 911 center were confused by Major’s calls. |
C.Major guided the doctor directly to where McGlade lay. |
D.McGlade has completely recovered. |
4. Which of the following can best describe Major?
A.Brave and naughty. | B.Serious and clever. |
C.Calm and lovely. | D.Intelligent and devoted. |