In today’s world of modern science and medicine, a more traditional treatment is once again becoming popular-animal friendship.

It is now well-known that people with problems such as heart disease or cancer live longer and get better more quickly if they have pets. Keeping pets lowers blood pressure and makes people less worried. Animals are increasingly important in treating older people who have memory loss and other brain problems. These people often feel nervous and upset. Activities with animals help them improve their physical condition and also give them joy, entertainment and loving friendship.

Here is a case that shows the benefits of animals. John was a six-year-old mute. He had no physical problems. He just refused to talk. His older cousin, Ned, had a parrot called Sally, and John used to visit it. When he arrived, Net used to say, “Hi, John!” We all know parrots copy what they hear. After a few visits, Sally began saying “Hi, John!” when John came into the room. Then, one day, John turned to the parrot and replied “Hi, Sally!” Staying with the parrot encouraged John to begin talking.

Another use of animal helpers is in schools. In some cases, animals are used to help children with physical or personal problems. In other cases, they are used to teach children to get on and share with others, and even to teach them about animals.

If you want to know more about animal helper programs, you can get in touch with organizations like Riding for the Disabled or do a search under “animal therapy” on the Internet. You don’t have to be an animal trainer or a doctor to join in.

1.Which is NOT mentioned as an illness that animals can help with?

A. Heart disease B. Cancer

C. Fever D. Blood pressure

2.The underlined word “mute” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to “_______”.

A. a person who speaks slowly

B. a person who does not speak

C. a person who cannot hear

D. a person who enjoys talking

3.The purpose of paragraph 3 is to _______.

A. show how animals can help with illnesses

B. discuss the problems of keeping pets

C. describe how to train animal helpers

D. introduce some new medical research

4.How can animals help school children according to the passage?

A. They can improve children’s memory.

B. They can make children more popular.

C. They can increase children’s blood pressure.

D. They can teach children to share with each other.

5.What is the best title of this passage?

A. Be kind to animals

B. Talking to animals

C. The most dangerous diseases

D. Get healthy with animal helpers

Mr. Clinton and his 13-year-old son Tony are baseball fans. Last October 10th was Tony’s birthday, so Mr. Clinton decided to drive him to New York, for the first game of the World Series (世界职业棒球大赛). They had no ticket but hoped to buy a pair from others.

After they arrived, they walked in the street for two hours, carrying a sign, “We need two tickets.” Then they found the cheapest ticket was $200. They were about to leave when suddenly a man stopped them. He took out two tickets and handed them to Mr. Clinton.

“How much do you want?”

“Just a present.” said the man, “Enjoy the game.”

Mr. Clinton wouldn’t accept, so the man explained, “I’m Jackson. Hans is my boss. He and his wife haven’t missed a World Series in 18 years. But he is ill and can’t watch the game this time. So he told me to give the two tickets to people who would actually enjoy the game. Then I saw you and I followed you for a while. You seemed very sad. You made me think of my dad and me when I was a child. I dreamed of going to a World Series game with my father. But my dream never came true.”

How do you suppose this made Mr. Clinton and his son feel? Here is what Mr. Clinton said: “This is the most wonderful thing that ever happened to us. My boy and I must have turned to each other over 30 times and said, ‘I can’t believe this.’ We still never forget Jackson and Hans.”

1. Mr. Clinton took his son Tony to watch the first game of the World Series because .

A. he got two tickets for the game

B. they both liked watching games

C. it was a birthday present for Tony

D. he had enough time and money

2. The two tickets from Jackson saved Mr. Clinton at least ________.

A. $100 B. $ 200 C. $ 300 D. $ 400

3. From the passage we can know that Hans and his wife often ________.

A. watched the World Series

B. gave a hand to the poor

C. sold the tickets for World Series

D. missed the wonderful game

4.Which of the following sentence is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Mr. Clinton hoped to buy the tickets at the ticket office.

B. Mr. Clinton and his son were very thankful after getting the tickets.

C. Jackson’s dream of going to a World Series game came true in the end.

D. Jackson was ill in hospital and couldn’t watch the World Series game.

5.What’s the best title for this passage?

A. A special present. B. A helpful boss.

C. A wonderful game. D. An excellent dream.

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