In America, when people say “man’s best friend”, they don’t mean another person. Instead, they are talking about a lovely animal—a dog! These words show the friendship between people and animals. Dogs and other pets can give joy to people. Some people think of their pets as their children. Some people even leave all their money to their pets when they die.

Animals can help people, too. Dogs can be taught to be the “eyes” for a blind person or “ears” for a deaf person. Scientists have found that pets help people live longer! They make people happier, too. Because of that, they bring animals into hospitals for “visits”.

Americans hold “Be Kind to Animals Week” in the first week of May. Pet shows are held during the week. Even if you don’t live in America, you can do this too. How? First think about how animals make your life richer. If you have a pet, take more time this week to play with it. Remember to give it delicious food.

If you don’t have a pet, be kind to animals around you. For example, if you see a street dog, just leave it alone, or make friends with it. If others around you do bad things to animals, try to stop it. As animals’ best friends, we must protect them.

1.What do these words “man’s best friend” show according to the passage?

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2.Some people leave all their money to their pets, don’t they?

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3.Why do scientists bring animals to hospitals?

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4.When do Americans hold “Be Kind to Animals Week”?

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5.What will you do if others around you do bad things to animals?

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Choose the best answer (根据短文内容,选择最恰当的答案)

Suppose you are 17 and live alone with no money. Years ago, that was my dad. His father died when he was 10, and as the oldest of five, he had to take care of his brothers and sisters. When his mother remarried, my dad had to leave home. With few choices, he joined the army, and worked as hard as he could for a job, a nice house, and a family. Having a dad like him has made me different from other people; with his help and advice, I set and meet my goals.

When I wanted to play basketball, my dad said, “Don’t let anyone tell you what you can or can’t do.” People thought I was too small to play, but he let me know I could. Looking back now, I know why my dad said this to me: it was something his father and mother never told him.

Time flew by. It was time for me to look for a job. A department store offered me a job as cart assistant. For the whole day, I pushed shopping carts. It was so cold that I couldn’t move my hands. But my dad wouldn’t let me give up, even though I wanted to. He kept saying it would get better, and he was right. I’ve worked there for a year now and I do much more than just push carts.

My dad helped me grow into the person I’m becoming. When I was younger, I was small. The other boys called me “Lil Nicky”. I hated it. I went to my dad for a help. He encouraged me and helped me make an exercise plan and I got to work.

In my life, there are different roads. My dad helped me get on the one I continue on today. I know I am just at the beginning. There will be difficulties. But there will always be my dad. Even when he is not physically here for me, his words won’t leave my mind.

1.At the age of ________, my father had to care for his brothers and sisters.

A.5 B.10 C.15 D.17

2.My first job, as a cart assistant, was rather________, so I wanted to give it up.

A.interesting B.cold C.tiring D.good

3.The underlined word “Lil” in the fourth paragraph probably means ________.

A.smart B.small C.black D.strong

4.My father’s words will be on my mind, _______.

A.so he will die peacefully

B.though he has left me

C.even when he is dead

D.when he is not at home

5.My father helped me _______.

A. move my hands

B. play basketball

C. give up

D. make an exercise plan

6.Which of the following is the best topic for the passage?

A.How Dad helped me in my life

B.How Dad achieved success

C.How Dad lived a poor life

D.How Dad helped me find a job

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