Emma stared sadly out of the window of the bus. Only 50 miles outside town was the farm where she grew up. She thought about the farm all the time, especially the animals.
When her family sold the farm and moved to nearby town, Emma was excited. But when she got to the new school, she felt out of place. She had few classmates to talk to.
With a sigh, Emma turned her attention back to the present. The bus came to a stop. “Welcome to the Nature Center,” her teacher said.” A guide will give us a presentation about the animals, and then you’ II help to feed the baby squirrels. Now, I want everyone to find a partner.”
Emma didn’t have any friends yet who would be her partner? Emma got close to Julia, a talkative and outgoing girl. “Could I be your partner?” Emma asked uncertainly.
“Sure,” said Julia warmly.
Together, the girls walked into the center. After the presentation, a keeper showed them how to hold the bottle of milk for baby squirrels. Then the girls started to feed their own baby squirrels.
After the babies finished eating, the keeper asked, “Would you like to help feed the adult squirrels, too?”
Emma was quick to volunteer, but when the keeper opened the first cage, a squirrel inside jumped out. Emma remained calm, held out her hand, made quiet sounds, and then quickly got it.
“Wow! You are so brave!” Julia said. “You’re always so quiet. I thought you were afraid of everything.”
“I know that we have to stay calm when animals are frightened or excited.”
The keeper nodded in agreement and asked Emma, “Would you like to volunteer to help out with the animals at the center?”
“Cool! I would love to work here! That’s a great chance!” Emma replied cheerfully.
That afternoon, in the bus on the way back to school, Emma sat next to Julia, her new friend. A rush of new-found happiness washed over her.
29. How did Emma feel when she got to the new school?
A.Excited but sad. |
B.Nervous and lonely. |
C.Lonely and sad. |
D.Warm but nervous. |
30. What probably help Emma stay calm when the squirrel jumped out?
A.Her decision to protect her friend. |
B.Her knowledge from her classmates. |
C.Her close relationship with the squirrel. |
D.Her experience with animals on the farm. |
31. On the way back to school, Emma felt happy because ________.
A.the teacher praised her for being brave |
B.she easily caught the baby squirrel |
C.she returned to the farm and learned a lot about animals |
D.she could care for animals again and made a friend |
32. Which of the following shows the order of the development of the story?
a. Emma moved from the farm to the town.
b. Emma did well in feeding adult squirrels.
c. Emma got a chance to feed baby squirrels.
d. Emma was invited to volunteer at the center.
e. Emma partnered with Julia at Nature Centre.
A.a-e-c-b-d | B.a-d-e-c-b |
C.e-c-b-d-a | D.d-e-c-b-a |