Dogs are considered as man’s best friend. But what about cats? Sometimes cats can make equally wonderful friends. The following is a comparison of the two animals.
A Friend Helps You When You’re Sick

We always regard dogs as man’s best friends. But what about cats?
Cats can also do us a favor sometimes.
Here is a comparison of the two animals.
A Friend Helps You When You’re Sick

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　　There is a little duck. His name is Becky. Every day Becky and his mother go to a small 　1　. Becky's mother likes swimming in it. But Becky sits on the bank and 　2　 his mother swim.

　　His mother calls him, “Becky, it's time for you to 　3　 to swim.” Becky puts his foot in the water and says, “The water is too 　4　.” “Yes, Becky,” says his mother. “It is cold, but you must learn to swim.”

　　“I don't like it,” says Becky. “I'm not going to swim.” “But all ducks swim,” says his mother. “Not this duck,” answers Becky. 　5　 he sits down on a pile of sand and watches his mother swim.

　　One day, Becky's mother calls, “　6　, Becky. I see a big cat.” Becky sees the cat. It is a big cat. “Run fast,” calls his mother. Becky runs fast. “　7　 into the waterl” calls his mother. Becky jumps into the water. SPLASH！ He tries 　8　

to swim to his mother.

　　“You are 　9　 now,” says his mother. The cat can't swim, so he can't 　10　

Becky. Good boy, Becky. You can swim now,” says his mother. “Yes, Mum. I am glad I can swim,” says Becky.

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