In the past, animals were often hurt, even killed, when films were made. Horses suffered most.

  A favorite scene showed horses falling head over heels. A device called the Running W was sometimes used. Long, fine wires were fastened to bands on a horse's front legs and to a log buried in the ground. The horse was made to gallop. The wires tightened, pulling its front legs from under it. Sometimes a pit was dug. Plants hid the opening. The horse would lose its footing when it hit the trench. Such cruel practices are less used today. But still there are films in which animals have been mistreated. Humane societies list these films as unacceptable.

1.According to the article, films showed horses_______.

A.jumping off cliffs B. falling head over heels

C.overturning a coach carrying passengers D. being injured in battle

2.The wire device used in many such scenes was the_______.

A. Running W   B. Running Y

C. Running Z    D. None of the above

3.Fine wires had to be used so that_______.

A.they would break easily  B.film viewers would not see them

C.the horse could gallop some distance D.the cost of the wire would be low

4.The horse was tripped as soon as_______.

A.it began to gallop   B.the log was pulled out of the ground

C.the rider pulled the reins tight   D.the wires became tight

5.The second way of tripping a horse used a_______.

A.greased platform    B.hidden net

C.hidden pit  D.wire stretched between two posts

6.Humane societies list a film as unacceptable to let people know that_______.

A.animals in it have been mistreated B.there are too many battle scenes

C.the film has been approved    D.Both A and B

After sunset on our last day at the farm I walked out into the desert. In this, the first pleasant moment for a walk after long hot hours, I thought I was the only thing out of doors. Suddenly I stopped. Before me a rattlesnake lay fixed, its head not yet drawn back to strike but only turned a little to watch what I would do. Many snakes will run away at the sight of a man but this rattlesnake felt no necessity to get out of any-body's way. He held his ground in calm watch-fullness waiting for me to show my intentions. My first aim was to take no notice of him; I had never killed an animal if I was not forced to kill. But I remembered that there were children, dogs and horses at the farm as well as men and women with thin clothes on; my duty was to kill the snake. I went back to the farm and returned with a stick. The rattlesnake had not moved; he lay like a wire but more quickly than I could stride he shot into a bush and set up his rattling, warning me by this that I had made an unreasonable attack and attempted to take his life and that if I insisted he would have no choice but to take mine if he could. For a moment I listened to this terrifying sound and then I struck into the bush with my stick and, chop-ping about, dragged him out of the bush with his back broken. w.wHe struck once more at the stick but a moment later his neck was broken and he was soon dead althoughwww..com when I picked him up by the tail his mouth opened, proving that a dead snake may still bite. There was blood in his mouth and poison was dropping; it was not only a dis-gusting(令人作呕的) sight but a pitiful one too. I dropped the body into a green bush and, as I did so, I saw him in my imagination, crawling over the sands as he might have done if I had let him go.

49. At the sight of the author, the rattlesnake        .

A. shot into a bush

B. lay motionless but got ready to meet danger

C. drew itself up to strike

D. took no notice of his presence

50. The author had to kill the rattlesnake because       .

A. it stood in his way

B. it attempted to take his life

C. it presented a disgusting sight

D. its presence was a danger to the people and animals at the farm

51. Which of the following best describes the rattlesnake?

A. It attacked man without any reason.

B. It would not attack unless it was attacked.

C. It ran away at the sight of man.

D. It exposed itself to danger.

52. It is implied at the end of the passage that the author____.

A. regretted having killed the snake

B. was glad that he had killed the snake

C. felt a little sorry for the snake

D. could not help thinking about the dead snake

LOST AND FOUND

ROOMMATES

FOUND: Cat, 6 months old, black

And white markings. Found near

Linden and South U. Steve, 800-4661.

FEMALE ROOMMATE WANTED

Own room near campus. Available December 1.Rent $ 80 per month until March1st.$129 Thereafter. Call Jill for details.800-7839.

LOST: Gold wire rim glasses in brown case. Campus area. Reward. Call Gregg 800-2896.

NEED PERSON to assume lease for own bedroom in apt. Near campus, $92/mo. Starting Jan.1.Call 800-6157 after 5pm.

        FOR SALE

HELP WANTED

MOVING: Must sell. TV b/w 12, $50;AM/FM transistor radio A/C or battery, $15; cassette tape recorder, $10; music records. Call John or Pat, 800-0739 after 5 pm or weekends.

BABYSITTER --- MY HOME

If you are available a few hours during the day, some evenings and occasional weekends to care for 2 school-age children, please call Gayle Moore. Days 800-1111, evenings and weekends 800-4964.

USED FUR COATS and JACKETS. GOOD Condition. $50 - $125. Call 800-0436 after 12 noon.

WAITRESS WANTED: 10 am - 2 pm or 10:30 am --5 pm. Apply in person, 207 S. Main. Curtis Restaurant.

1. If you want a job of taking care of children, which ad will you answer?

A. LOST AND FOUND.  B. ROOMMATES   C. FOR SALE  D. HELP WANTED

2. You will call ____ if you want to buy a radio.

A. 800 - 0436.          B. 800 - 0739.       C. 800 - 4661.            D. 800 - 4964.

3. What was lost in campus area according to the classified ads?

A. A cat.                            B. A radio.              

C. A pair of glasses.                D. A cassette tape recorder.

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