A group of people asked this question to a group 4-to-8-year-old children. “What does love mean?” The answers were surprising. The children would answer like they did below.

“When my grandmother hurt her knees (膝盖), she couldn’t bent (弯腰) over and paint her toenails (脚指甲) any more. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands hurt too. That’s love.”

                                                Rebecca–age 8

“Love is when someone hurts you. And you get so mad but you don’t shout at them because you know it would hurt her feelings.”

                                             Samantha–age 6

“Love is what makes you smile when you’re tired.”

                                             Terri–age 4

“I let my big sister pick on (捉弄) me because my mum says she only picks on me because she loves me. So I pick on my baby sister because I love her.”

                                             Bethany–age 4

“I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new clothes.”

                                             Lauren–age 4

“Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken.”

                                             Elaine–age 5

“My mommy loves me more than anybody. You don’t see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night.”

                                             Clear–age 5

“You really shouldn’t say ‘I love you’ unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget.”

                                             Jessica–age 8

1. The passage mainly tells us about ______.

A. what “life” means to children            B. what “family” means to children

C. what “friends” means to children              D. what “love” means to children 

2. Who told us the love between mum and dad?

A. Clear.                 B. Elaine.               C. Rebecca.                  D. Lauren.

3. Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Rebecca’s grandmother ever couldn’t bend over.

B. Bethany is willing to be picked on by any other person.

C. If Samantha becomes angry, she will not shout at others.

D. Lauren prefers to wear her sister’s old clothes.

4. What does Jessica mean about love?

A. Too much love is no love.                 B. You should say love more often.

C. You mean what you think.                D. Say love more often if you have it.

5. What is love according to Terri?

A. Love is the care between husband and wife.

B. Love is a rest when you are tired.

C. Love is what cheers you up when you are tired.      

D. Love is a kiss from parents.


Are you thinking of keeping a pet? Why not consider taking our lovely pets? The place they like best is in a NEW and WARM HOME! Come to the centre any day of the week!

*Ashley (Dog­grey)

*2 years old

You can see our favourite girl

smiling happily when she faces the camera.

Her perfect family would be adults (成年人) without kids. She is expecting you to take her to your loving home.

*Chris (Dog­golden)

*1 year old

Look at this handsome boy!

He is still a baby and he needs a lot of care,love and exercise in order to make him a wonderful adult dog. If you are ready for a pet,please make Chris your new family member.

*Thomas (Rabbit­grey)

*8 months

Thomas is very active. He likes to spend time with other animals such as cats,dogs or sheep. He likes taking baths at home very much. So please hurry in to get him home!

*Ruby (Cat­whilte)

*2 years old

Please meet our pretty Ruby—an all white lady. She is playful. A home with children over 6 years old is best. Do you have room in your home and heart for Ruby?

For more information,simply come to our centre or call Ms E­laine Ho,our Centre Manager at 2765­4832 or e­mail elaineho@alove­homeforanimals.net.

(  )1. We can go to the centre to ________ if we want to keep them.

A. feed pets  B. take pets  C. offer pets  D. visit pets

(  )2. The youngest animal in the passage is ________.

A. a rabbit  B. a sheep  C. a cat  D. a dog

(  )3. The best place for Ashley is probably a home ________.

A. with other animals  B. with six­year­old kids

C. without adult dogs  D. without any children

(  )4.  It is known that Ruby likes ________.

A. taking baths home  B. facing cameras

C. playing very much  D. looking at boys

(  )5. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The centre is open only on weekend.

B. Chris is a baby dog with golden hair.

C. Ms Elaine Ho doesn't like these pets.

D. Thomas is an active dog of 2 years old.

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