Some years ago,on a hot summer day in south Florida,a little boy decided to go for a swim in the river in front of his house.

In a_______to dive into the cool river,he ran out through the back door,leaving_______his shoes and shirt as he went.He dived into the water,not_______that as he swam toward the middle of the river,an alligator(鳄鱼) was swimming_______him.Inside the house,his mother was looking out by the window.She saw the two as they got closer and closer.In great fear,she rushed out of the house and_______toward the water,_______to her son as loudly as she could.

Hearing her voice,the little boy became alarmed and made a_______to swim to his mother.It was too_______.Just as the mother reached her son,so did the ailigator.

From the bank,the mother caught the boy by the_______while the alligator snatched his leg.Then began an unbelievable tug﹣of﹣war (拔河比赛) between the two.The alligator was much_______than the mother,but the mother wouldn't give up.

A farmer_______to drive by.He heard the cry,raced from his truck,took aim and shot the alligator.

After weeks and weeks in hospital,the tittle boy was in good_______again.But on his legs there were scars(伤疤)_______by the animal and,on his arms,there were also scars left by his mother in her effort to hold on to the son she loved.

A newspaper reporter asked the boy_______he would show his scars.The boy lifted his legs.And then,with clear_______,he said to the reporter,"But look at my arms,I have great scars on my arms,too.I have them because my mother wouldn't let go."

1.A. hurry B. dream C. hungry D. time

2.A. for B. over C. behind D. out

3.A. hearing B. understanding C. feeling D. realizing

4.A. backward B. downward C. toward D. upward

5.A. ran B. walked C. jumped D. moved

6.A. smiling B. shouting C. talking D. nodding

7.A. change B. mistake C. face D. turn

8.A. dangerous B. close C. late D. early

9.A. legs B. arms C. hands D. feet

10.A. faster B. taller C. bigger D. stronger

11.A. happened B. came C. noticed D. stopped

12.A. shape B. health C. look D. build

13.A. followed B. written C. left D. broken

14.A. where B. how C. when D. whether

15.A. sadness B. pride C. purpose D. service

Americans love pets. Many pet owners treat their pets as a part of the family. They treat their pets as their children—sometimes even better.

In America, there are more families with pets than those with children. 43 percent of U.S. homes have pets. Some of the pets are exotic, such as monkeys, snakes, butterflies and even wolves. Those animals come from other countries, especially China, Thailand, South Africa and so on. More common pets include fish, mice and birds. However, their favorites are cats and dogs. They sometimes have strong feelings about whether dogs or eats make better pets. “Dog people” and “cat people” often have friendly arguments about that.

People can get many benefits from pets. Pets stay with people, make people happy and help people get rid of loneliness. Therefore, most of Americans like pets. They think pets should be treated well. At least 75 animal welfare(福利) organizations have been set up in America. They provide care and good services for homeless animals. Some pets can help people live a better life. For example, researchers(研究者) have discovered that getting on with animals can help lower(降低) a person’s blood pressure. Dogs can offer protection from strange visitors. Cats can play games with the children. Some kinds of pets can provide love for their owners. In fact, to keep a pet can help a young couple have the responsibility to raise children. Pets are as basic to U.S. culture as hot dogs or apple pies. To Americans, pets are not just property(财产), but a part of the family.

根据短文内容选择最佳答案。

1.The underlined word “exotic” in the passage means “______” in Chinese.

A. 本国的 B. 异国的 C. 当地的

2.Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

A. 57% of U.S. homes don’t have pet.

B. In the U. S. , the families with children are fewer than those with pets.

C. Fish, mice and birds are the most popular pets in the U.S.

3.Most Americans like keeping pets because ________.

A. they treat their pets even better than their children

B. there are at least 75 animal welfare organizations in the U.S.

C. pets can bring many benefits to people

4.How can some pets help people live a better life?

A. Getting on with animals can help lower animals’ blood pressure.

B. Dogs can protect their owners from strange visitors.

C. Hot dogs and apple pies are a part of the family in the U.S.

5.What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Americans like keeping pets.

B. “Dog people” often argue with “cat people”

C. Young couples should keep pets in the U.S.

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