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Since Abbi Hickman was just a little girl, she has been surrounded by animals. Chickens, cats, dogs, rabbits, and sometimes goats are just some of the animals she cares for. At the age of 9, Abbi went to the Tracy Animal Shelter,in her hometown of Tracy,California,to adopt Sheldon,her favorite cat. There,she saw the poor conditions that the animals were kept in. Abbi knew that it was her duty to take action.
Pins for Pets is Abbi's solution. For the last three years, she has organized a bowling tournament to raise funds for the Tracy Animal Shelter. She has raised more than $30,000, resulting in a better home for the animals. “Now the shelter is nicer and cleaner and animals have more space. It is far better, a hundred percent better,” Abbi says.
To praise Abbi for her outstanding efforts, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) named her the 2015 ASPCA Tommy P. Monahan Kid of the Year. This award is given to kids who make a substantial (大量的) effort to help animals. Abbi responded to the news of her win with shock. “I was pretty excited. I' m really honored to receive it,” she says.
Sacrificing time and effort to assist animals can sometimes be difficult, but Abbi hopes to do more. “I want to spread my free services to more shelters. I really just hope people are kinder to animals and respect them more,” says Abbi, sharing her goals for her organization.
At the age of 12, Abbi has already accomplished so much. The advice she has for kids like her, who want to accomplish their goals, is, “Nothing is impossible. You can do anything you put your mind to. Even if it is something small, it can make a huge difference.” Abbi's work has improved the lives of animals, and she plans to keep coming up with new ways to help them.
(1)When she was very little, Abbi went to the Tracy Animal Shelter and .
A.adopted a dog called Sheldon she liked best
B.raised kids' awareness of protecting animals
C.found the poor conditions the animals lived in
D.learned some knowledge about some animals
(2)How has Abbi raised money during the last three years?
A.By begging from door to door.
B.By organizing a bowling match.
C.By helping others look after some animals.
D.By turning to the Tracy Animal Shelter for help.
(3)Which of the following can best describe Abbi?
A.Cautious and loyal.
B.Determined and imaginative.
C.Changeable but optimistic.
D.Responsible and Caring.
(4)What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?
A.Abbi's organization is non-profit.
B.Abbi thinks she has done enough.
C.Helping animals is a piece of cake.
D.People are friendly enough to animals.

【答案】
(1)C
(2)B
(3)D
(4)A
【解析】Abbi小时候起就很喜欢动物,她为小动物做了很多事情,去动物收容所收养动物,成立Pins for Pets,组织保龄球比赛为收容所捐款等等。美国防止虐待动物协会还为她颁了奖,但是她还想做更多,她想把她的免费服务扩展到更多的庇护所,希望人们更加爱护动物尊重它们。
(1)C 细节理解题。第一段讲述,Abbi去特雷西动物收容所去收养小猫,发现那里的动物居住条件很差。她决心要为此做点什么。
(2)B 细节理解题。由第二段可知,为了给动物收容所捐款,她组织了保龄球赛。
(3)D推理判断题。从她为小动物做的努力,如领养小猫,为小动物捐款和号召人们善待尊重小动物等可以看得出,她是有责任心(responsible)和同情心(caring)的
(4)A 推理判断题。 从最后的两段话可以看出,为了帮助小动物她付出了大量时间和精力,已经很不容易了,但她还想做的更多。她想把她的免费服务扩展到更多的收容所。她成立的组织的宗旨就是希望人们对待动物更友善些,更尊重些。可见,她的组织是非营利的爱心组织。

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