Guide dogs were first trained after World War I when many soldiers returned home sightless. The German government started the movement. Today there are also guide-dog training centres in_____________ other countries. Thousands of___________ people can now travel almost as well as if they were sighted.

The training of the dogs is very long and necessarily of a very high___________ since any mistake by the dog could endanger its owner’s life. At first, when puppies were brought up in kennels(养狗场), many___________tests as guide dogs because they were not used to everyday life outside. So now the puppies are looked_____________ by volunteer “puppy walkers” from about eight weeks old to seven or eight months. These are ordinary people who give the puppy experience in a typical home___________ the dog will easily get used to its blind owner’s home later. During this period, inspectors(视察员) from the training centres visit the___________ to see if it is getting enough experience, and to check if it is___________ as a guide dog.

When the young dog leaves its puppy walker, it goes to a _____________ for four to five months. Those dogs which do pass then meet their expected-to-be________________________, and together they undergo a one-month course, so that they can learn to live and work together. After this course, if man and dog are______________________ together, the new owner signs to__________________________ the dog, which is now officially his.

For many blind people, the dog is a________________________ to a new life. The owners walk out more and get more exercise, they feel________________________, and may be able to work and lead a full life. Since so many blind people live alone, their dogs may also fulfil an important emotional need, giving them________________________ and companionship, as well as a richer and more varied life.

1.A.many B.no C.any D.few

2.A.mad B.dead C.old D.blind

3.A.temperature B.speed C.standard D.price

4.A.passed B.had C.took D.failed

5.A.for B.up C.after D.at

6.A.so that B.as if C.even though D.as soon as

7.A.trainer B.dog C.woman D.man

8.A.beautiful B.suitable C.peaceful D.terrible

9.A.training B.playground C.middle school D.dog hospital

10.A.teachers B.owners C.players D.doctors

11.A.getting on well B.playing basketball C.making noises D.having a party

12.A.kill B.sell C.accept D.leave

13.A.stranger B.friend C.lesson D.means

14.A.tired B.sick C.independent D.sad

15.A.money B.food C.comfort D.house

Dear daughter,

You are a wonderful person, and your mother and I love you. It will not be _________ before you leave school to _________ in the world. Can I give you some friendly _________? Here are some things that you should never do.

1.Never get _________ with your looks.

We think you look great. Please be happy with the person you are and the _________ you have. Eat well, take exercise and be healthy. Some girls become upset because they try to lose weight or get the perfect _________. Remember that you always look fine.

2.Never spend money _________ your income.

Never spend too much money and try to save a little every month. Don’t _________ others’ money if possible. Using your own money makes you energetic.

3.Never look down on yourself.

You are great of achieving great things, so _________ yourself. When things go bad, never stop believing. Some girls get unhappy and lose _________, and then all kinds of problems can follow.

4.Never give less than your best.

We are very _________ of what you have succeeded so far. You should be proud too. Keep doing well. Keep trying your hardest at _________ you do.

5.Never forget that your _________ love you.

Whatever happens in life, your family will still be your family. Whatever _________ you have, you can always talk to us and we will try to help. We are here for you. We are always your strong _________.

Love Dad

1.A.short B.long C.easy D.difficult

2.A.create your money B.walk your life C.build your work D.make your way

3.A.advice B.flowers C.books D.gifts

4.A.upset B.happy C.excited D.surprised

5.A.hair B.hands C.body D.language

6.A.face B.shape C.nose D.legs

7.A.as many as B.less than C.more than D.so much as

8.A.carry B.borrow C.get D.catch

9.A.believe in B.help C.give D.laugh at

10.A.mind B.way C.heat D.confidence

11.A.sorry B.sad C.proud D.surprised

12.A.nothing B.everything C.something D.thing

13.A.friends B.parents C.teachers D.classmates

14.A.happiness B.excitement C.joy D.difficulties

15.A.teachers B.leaders C.supporters D.classmates

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