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Assistance dogs are trained to help 　　　　 disabled to live 　　　　 more independent life.

A. /; a B. a; the　　　　 C. the; the　　　　　 D. the; a

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Assistance dogs are trained to help 　　　　 disabled to live＿＿more independent life.

A. /; a 　 B. a; the　　 C. the; the　　 D. the; a

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Assistance dogs are trained to help ________ disabled to live ________ more independent life.

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They already guide blind and disabled people; now dogs are to be trained to help people with dementia(痴呆) or Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's can make people confuse night and day or forget basic things such as washing and drinking enough water.

The dogs will be trained to respond to sound triggers(触发器) in the home that make them perform tasks. The duties will include reminding their owners to take medicine, as well as encouraging them to eat, drink and sleep regularly.

The idea was developed by design students at the Glasgow School of Art and will now be put into practice by Alzheimer's Scotland and Dogs for the Disabled. The first dogs will be distributed to four Scottish couples, where one of the partners is in the early stages of dementia. 670,000 people in Britain have dementia and one in three over 65 will develop the condition. By 2021 this is expected rise to one million.

John Gray of Alzheimer's Scotland said, "People in the early stages of dementia are still able to live a relatively normal life, and dogs help to maintain routine. " Another advantage of using the pets as companions is that dogs can give them a sense of silent support and companionship. Ms Gray said: "The evidence is that people may forget familiar faces but not pets. It's such a strong bond that people often remember them longest. People don't need to communicate verbally(口头上) but they can still interact. You can have a speechless bond."

Helen McCain, director of Dogs for the Disabled, said, "People with dementia often forget to take medicine. If a dog presents them with a bag with pills in it, there is a greater chance of them taking it. The dogs would also encourage the owners to take them out for walks, ensuring they keep exercising and interacting with other people."

1.In Britain people with dementia_____________.

A. are likely to increase in number

B. are mostly over 65 years old

C. will be trained to respond to sound triggers

D. will be able to live a relatively normal life

2.The dogs are trained to perform tasks by______________.

A. making some sound signals

B. communicating with the patients

C. reminding the patients by barking

D. reacting to some sound triggers

3.What does the underlined word "them" in Paragraph 4 refer to?

A. Faces.　　 B. Triggers.

C. Pets.　　 D. Companions.

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A Dog’s Day in Court

We used to live about a quarter mile from a train crossing. Our dog, Lenny, had a very annoying habit: he howled (嗥叫)whenever a train whistled for the crossing, due to his very ______ hearing. Outside or in the house, he howled and howled ______ the train went by. When the wind was ______, he would even howl for the crossings farther down the ______. We learned to ______ the noise, mainly because we loved our pet so much.

Early one morning while we were eating breakfast, we heard a long very high sound of a train’s ______ efforts followed by a terrible crash. We ______ out and discovered a twisted car jammed on the cowcatcher (排障器) of the massive locomotive (火车头). Unfortunately, the driver of the car had died ______.

Back in the house, we called the local rescue workers. But we all immediately said to each other, “Lenny didn’t howl. The whistle could not have blown!”

At the ______, my brother recognized what was left of the car ______ that of his friend’s father and knew the sad news would now have to be ______ to the family. When the rescue team arrived, my brother told them, “The engineer couldn’t have blown the ______ because our dog did not howl. And he always does!”

The story of Lenny’s howling ______ rapidly around our small town as everyone ______ in the sorrow of the wife and family. Left without the ______, the family of nine was in a difficult situation. One of the county’s best-known lawyers ______ to pursue a claim against the, by now, infamous Soo Line Cooperation for the sake of the widow and children. The lawyer hired an investigator and recording technician, who, for days, at all hours, visited our home listening for oncoming trains and ______ recording Lenny’s howl. Lenny never ______ to respond with his howl to the sharp sound of an approaching train.

The taped evidence,______ in court, along with the testimony (证词) of my family members, convinced the judge and jury. The settlement ______ to the family secured their home and future. County court records give evidence of the success of a “dog’s day in court!”

1.A.sensitive B.public C.accurate D.adequate

2.A.unless B.until C.before D.although

3.A.bitter B.right C.small D.sharp

4.A.car B.train C.house D.track

5.A.keep up with B.give in to C.put up with D.live up to

6.A.speeding B.approaching C.operating D.braking

7.A.headed B.marched C.dashed D.started

8.A.peacefully B.naturally C.eventually D.instantly

9.A.agency B.corner C.scene D.entrance

10.A.as B.for C.like D.by

11.A.confirmed B.conveyed C.declared D.leaked

12.A.sign B.whistle C.howl D.wind

13.A.circulated B.disappeared C.flowed D.delivered

14.A.suffered B.abandoned C.shared D.struggled

15.A.assistant B.master C.breadwinner D.host

16.A.happened B.decided C.refused D.demanded

17.A.vividly B.occasionally C.secretly D.faithfully

18.A.failed B.bothered C.rejected D.managed

19.A.negotiated B.exposed C.accumulated D.presented

20.A.donated B.awarded C.allocated D.distributed

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Help disabled people whenever you can ______ you will make the world a nicer place to live in.

A．unless            B．or               C．and              D．but

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Therapy dogs are dogs that are trained to give comfort (安慰) and love to people in unfortunate situations. They are often used to help people in hospitals, retirement homes, schools and disaster areas. Whether or not a dog is suitable for this line of work is based on its personality. Because therapy dogs must work with many kinds of people, such as young children or the elderly, they must have patience.

During World War II, a soldier named William Wynne found a dog abandoned (遗弃) on the battlefield. He became friends with the dog and named it Smoky. When Wynne became ill and entered a hospital, his friends brought Smoky for a visit. Smoky became so popular with the other sick soldiers in the hospital that he was allowed to stay. The doctors in the hospital used Smoky to help cheer up the patients. After the war ended, he continued to work as a therapy dog in the United States.

In the 1970s, an American nurse named Elaine Smith started a program to train therapy dogs. Smith noticed that patients in hospitals seemed to get better faster when they were around dogs. Many other doctors and nurses noticed that having animals regularly visit hospitals helped lower stress and blood pressure among patients. In the 1980s and 1990s, other animals also started to help the sick. Cats, birds and rabbits have become “therapy pets” and they are now used in many hospitals around the world.

Today, therapy pets not only help injured soldiers, but also help children with reading disabilities by providing an audience that won't look down upon them. Some therapy pets are used to work along with the doctor to help the patient learn to walk again after a serious injury.

1.What dogs are most suitable to be therapy dogs? (No more than 5 words)

_____________________________________________________________________________

2.Why was Smoky allowed to stay in the hospital?　 (No more than 10 words)

_____________________________________________________________________________

3.What encouraged Elaine Smith to train and use therapy dogs? (No more than 8 words)

_____________________________________________________________________________

4.What does the underlined word ''therapy'' mean? (No more than 1 words)

_____________________________________________________________________________

5.What can we learn from the last paragraph? (No more than 15 words)

____________________________________________________________________________

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Just accept the disabled for who they are, and give them ________ to live as rich and full a life as you do.

A. earphone　　 B. encouragement　　 C. equipment　　 D. exchange

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It’s always nice to have a little help around the house. But what if you could employ the assistance of one of the greatest minds of the 20th century？

That’s the idea behind a new robot modeled after Albert Einstein. Called Professor Einstein and standing at just over a foot tall, this personal assistant can tell you the weather and keep track of your schedule like any other robots. With built-in Wi-Fi, Einstein robot has access to brain ceasing games, and can answer math problems and science questions. With natural language speech processing, you can actually interact with Professor Einstein. And because the robot is connected to the Internet, it is constantly updated with new information.

To help get the perfect replica（复制品）of Einstein, the Hong Kong-based tech company Hanson Robotics turned to the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the home of the Albert Einstein archives（档案）. “We worked very closely with them to bring the product co marker,” the company’s Dr. Jeanne Lim said.

Einstein robot was introduced to the public at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and was quickly hailed by those who saw it. “He became one of the breakout stars of the convention,” wrote Melia Robinson on Business Insider. “Crowds flooded into the company to have a look at the little guy.”

“Technology is often now very cold and socially isolating（孤立的）,” explained David Hanson, the co-founder of the company behind the new robot, “By bringing an lively character into our physical world, we’re humanizing（使人性化）the technology instead of dehumanizing the humans.”

As for Hanson Robotics, the company has been building human-size robots for over a decade. But this marks the company’s first commercially available product. “Professor Einstein is just the start,” said Hanson. “We’re witnessing the arrival of conversational robots that can walk in our world. It’s a golden age of invention.”

1.What can Einstein robot do？

A.Teach you to learn any new language.

B.Have a regular conversation with you.

C.Design a number of science questions.

D.Keep track of other robots constantly.

2.Which of the following best explains “hailed” underlined in paragraph 4？

A.Broken. B.Improved.

C.ignored. D.Praised.

3.What can be inferred from David Hanson’s words？

A.He expects humans to be less isolated from robots.

B.He dreams of humanizing humans through invention.

C.He worries about a golden age for conversational robots.

D.He stays hopeful about the future of robot invention.

4.What can be a suitable title for the text?

A.A New Robot Makes Humans Much Happier

B.The Golden Age of Invention Is Approaching

C.Albert Einstein Changes into an Assistant

D.Albert Einstein Helps to Humanize Robots

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Dogs are social animals and without proper training, they will behave like wild animals. They will soil your house, destroy your belongings, bark excessively, fight other dogs and even bite you. Nearly all behavior problems are perfectly normal dog activities that occur at the wrong time or place or are directed at the wrong thing. The key to preventing or treating behavior problems is learning to teach the dog to redirect its normal behavior to an outlet that is acceptable in the domestic (驯养的) setting.

One of the best things you can do for your dog and yourself is to train its obedience. Obedience training doesn’t solve all behavior problems, but it is the foundation for solving just about any problem. Training pens up a line of communication between you and your dog. Effective communication is necessary to instruct your dog about what you want it to do.

Training is also an easy way to establish the social rank order. When your dog obeys a simple request of “come here, sit,” it is showing obedience and respect for you. It is not necessary to establish yourself as top dog or leader of the pack (群) by using extreme measure. You can teach your dog its subordinate (从属的) role by teaching it to show submission to you. Most dogs love performing tricks for you to pleasantly accept that you are in charge.

Training should be fun and rewarding for you and your dog. It can enrich your relationship and make living together more enjoyable. A well-trained dog is more confident and can more safely be allowed a greater amount of freedom than an untrained animal.

1.Behavior problems of dogs are believed to _________.

A. occur when they go wild

B. be just part of their nature

C. get worse in modern society

D. become a threat to the community

2.The key to solving dogs’ behavior problems is to _________.

A. teach the dog to perform clever tricks

B. make the dog aware of its owner’s authority

C. enable the dog to regain its normal behavior

D. provide the dog with a pattern accepted by its owner

3.Why do pet dogs love performing tricks for their masters?

A. To avoid being punished.

B. To show their affection for their masters.

C. To win leadership of the dog pack.

D. To show their willingness to obey.

4.When a dog has received effective obedience training, its owner _________.

A. can give the dog more freedom

B. will enjoy a better family life

C. can give the dog more rewards

D. will have more confidence in himself

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