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Last summer vacation, I volunteered to work at a vet’s（兽医诊所）. There I saw a lot of dogs. Minnie was the funniest-looking dog I’d ever seen. Short thin curly hair covered her sausage-shaped（香肠形）body. Her eyes always seemed surprised. And her tail looked like a rat’s tail.
She was brought to the vet because her owners didn’t want her any more. I thought Minnie had a sweet personality, though.“No one should judge her by her looks,”I thought. Finally, I advertised Minnie in the local paper.“Funny-looking dog, well-behaved, needs a loving family.”
When a boy called, I warned him that Minnie was strange-looking. The boy on the phone told me that his grandfather’s sixteen-year-old dog had just died. They wanted Minnie no matter what. I gave Minnie a good bath. Then we waited for them to arrive. At last, an old car pulled up in front of the vet’s. Two kids raced to the door. They picked Minnie up and rushed her out to their grandfather, who was waiting in the car. I hurried behind them to see his reaction to Minnie. Inside the car, the grandfather held Minnie in his arms and stroked her soft hair. She licked（舔）his face. Her tail wagged（摇摆）around so quickly that it looked like it might fly off her body.
“She’s perfect!”the old man said happily.
I was thankful that Minnie had found a good home.
Suddenly, I saw that the grandfather’s eyes were a milky white colour—he was blind.
1.The last three sentences in the first paragraph tell us ________.
A. how funny Minnie looked B. how well Minnie behaved
C. Minnie was a beautiful dog D. Minnie was dying
2.Why did the writer advertise Minnie in the local newspaper?
A. Because he wanted to sell her at a good price.
B. Because he didn’t want her any more, either.
C. Because he wanted to find a family for her.
D. Because he wanted to have another dog.
3.Why did the boy who called the writer want Minnie?
A. Because he loved all kinds of dogs very much.
B. Because he had seen Minnie and loved her very much.
C. Because his grandfather’s dog was too old.
D. Because his grandfather’s dog had just died.
4.The underlined word“stroke”may mean ________.
A. 抚摸 B. 拔 C. 剪 D. 揪
5.Which of the following is TRUE?
A. Minnie wasn’t the type of dog the old man loved.
B. The old man couldn’t see how funny Minnie looked.
C. Minnie knew very well how to make others dislike her.
D. Minnie was like the old man’s dog which had just died
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The students at this school always take________active part in volunteer work during the summer vacation．
A．a
B．an
C．the
D．／
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To spend a________summer vacation, students are advised to do volunteer work to learn more about the society.
A.quiet B.meaningful C.comfortable
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Last summer vacation, I got a job working at a coffee shop. One rainy day, a young customer came in.
He looked upset. He said he wanted to get in bed, pull the quilt up over his head, and stay there for a few years. I knew that he was unhappy.
Before he left, I handed him a bag along with his coffee. He was surprised, since he didn’t order anything but coffee. I had given him a cookie in the bag.
“It’s on me,” I told him.
“Have a nice day!”
He smiled and thanked me before heading into the rain.
The next day, it was still raining. I spent my afternoon hanging out the window handing people their orders. I was wet and cold. Worse, no one was tipping(给小费)that day.
In the evening, the customer from the day before drove up to the window. He handed me a pink rose and a note. He said that not many people took time to care about others today. With a friendly wave, he drove away.
I ran to the back of the shop and read the note. It said:
Miss,
Thanks for being so sweet, kind yesterday. It is so nice to meet someone who’s so nice. Please don’t change your ways! Have a great day!
—Hank
After that, whenever I felt upset, I thought of Hank and his words. Then I would smile, hold my head up high, clear my throat and ask politely, “How can I help you?”
1.The writer worked in a ___________.
A.coffee shop B.quilt shop C.bag shop D.cookie shop
2.At the beginning of the story, the customer was ___________.
A.angry B.excited C.upset D.happy
3.The customer ordered ___________ that day.
A.a bag B.a coffee C.a cookie D.nothing
4.The customer came back the next day to ___________.
A.buy another coffee B.pay for the cookie C.give her a rose and a note D.change his way
5.What does the customer think of the writer?
A.Wet and cold. B.Clean and smart. C.Busy and tired. D.Sweet and kind.
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Working as a vet (兽医), I met a family who taught me an unforgettable lesson. They came to my clinic with their dying dog Coco. I examined Coco and found he was old and had a serious illness. I told the family we couldn’t do anything for Coco, and euthanasia (安乐死) would be best for the dog.
On that day, they little boy Eric seemed so calm , petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if Eric understood what was going on.
The little boy seemed to accept Coco’s death without any difficulty. We sat together for a while after Coco's death, explaining that animal lives are shorter than human lives.
Eric, who had been listening quietly, piped up: "I know why."
He said, "People need a lifetime to learn how to live a good life—like loving everybody and being nice, right?" The six-year-old continued, "Well, animals already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long."
I’d never heard a more soft-hearted explanation as to why animal lives are so short. It has changed the way I live. I see everyday as the day that my life could be easily taken away, so I try to live my life to the fullest.
1.What was the matter with Coco?.
A. She had a stomachache. B. She had a headache.
C. She was old and dying. D. She was hurt by her friend.
2.Which of the following would be best for Coco in the clinic?
A. Some delicious food.
B. Euthanasia.
C. A good friend.
D. An interesting toy.
3.Why Was Eric so calm while petting the dog for the last time?
A. Because he didn’t know what was going on.
B. Because he didn’t know how to face Coco’s death.
C. Because he had another dog.
D. Because he accepted Coco’s death.
4.How can we understand Eric’s words?.
A. He thought people already knew how to love others all the time and be nice.
B. He thought dogs already knew how to love others all the time and be nice.
C. He didn’t think people knew how to love dogs.
D. He didn’t think dog knew how to love people.
5.According to the passage, we can infer that ______.
A. the vet didn’t do anything for Coco
B. the vet makes an effort to live a life
C. the vet has lived a fullest life
D. the vet will keep more dogs
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Before my first summer vacation at college, my roommate Ted asked me to work with him on his father’s farm in Argentina. The idea of spending two months in Argentina was exciting. But I was afraid of it. I had never been far from New England. What would it be like in a strange country? What about the language? The more I thought about it, the more the idea worried me.
In the end I turned down the invitation. As soon as Ted asked somebody else to go, I began kicking myself. I had turned down something I wanted to do because I was afraid, and had ended up feeling depressed (沮丧的) . That unhappy summer taught me a valuable lesson out of which I developed a rule for myself: do what makes you worried; don’t do what makes you depressed.
At the end of my senior year, I began to think about becoming a writer. But my professor was telling me to aim at teaching. I hesitated (犹豫). The idea of trying to live by writing was a lot scarier than spending a summer in Argentina
. Back and forth I went, making my decision, unmaking it. Suddenly I realized that every time I gave up the idea of writing, that downhearted feeling went through me.Giving up on what I really wanted to do depressed me. Right then I learned another lesson. To avoid that kind of depression meant having to bear a certain amount of worry and concern.
When I first began writing articles, I was frequently required to interview big names. Before each interview I would get anxieties (焦虑) in the mind and my hands would shake. One person I particularly admired was the great composer Duke Ellington. On the stage and on television, he seemed the very model of confidence. Then I learned Ellington still got stage fright and had anxiety attacks. I went on doing those frightening interviews. Then I realized that I was even looking forward to the interviews. What had happened to those anxieties?
Well, in truth, the anxieties were still there, but there were fewer of them. I had benefited from a process of overcoming them. If you put an individual in an anxious situation often enough, he will eventually learn that there isn’t anything to be worried about. This brings me to a conclusion: you’ll never get rid of anxiety by avoiding the things that caused it. The point is that the new, the different, is definitely scary (可怕的). But each time you try something, you learn, and as the learning piles up, the world opens to you.
1.What does the phrase “turned down” mean in the second paragraph?
A. To say “No” to his roommate. B. To say in a low voice.
C. To put away the invitation. D. To take the invitation.
2.We can infer from the passage that the writer________.
A. finds it difficult to make decision
B. has found out what causes anxiety
C. was inspired (受启发的) by Duke Ellington’s stage fright
D. no longer feels anxious about new experiences
3.Which of the following opinions does the writer probably accept?
A. Hesitation leads to depression.
B. Anxiety can be a positive drive.
C. Avoiding anxiety reduces depression.
D. Depression is a signal that one is growing up.
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— What is your plan for the summer vacation, Mary?
— I ________ volunteer work in the museum.
A.was doing B.have done C.am going to do
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In the tenth grade, I began volunteering at a vet hospital in order to get experience for what I thought would be my future job. As it turned out, the experience I got at the hospital taught me the opposite: my future was not in vet medicine. However, there is one particular Saturday morning that taught me something maybe more important.
The hospital was in the middle of one of the poorer sections of the city and we often had people come in who could just only pay for the most basic treatments. This Saturday a man and his young son, who was probably about 7 years old, walked in with a small cat in a cardboard box. I remember the cat had an eye infection (感染) but the man could not afford to pay for the cost of the medicine in addition to the exam. When he asked where the nearest the animal shelter（庇护所） was, his son cried and started to argue with his father. Out of the blue, an older woman who was sitting in the waiting room stood up, walked up to the counter, and told the man that she would pay for anything that he could not afford. The man thanked her and the son got to keep a healthy cat.
I had always thought it was the right thing to help out a needy person, but it was only seen on TV or in movies. The woman in the vet’s office taught me that these things do happen in real life, and should happen more often. When I am hesitant (犹豫) to help someone who is in need, I remember that woman, and have the courage to do it. Sometimes other people follow.
1.Why did the writer work at the vet hospital?
A．He thought he would work there in the future.
B．He wanted to get some skills of treating animals.
C．He wanted to get some money for his schooling.
D．He wanted to get some experience for his future work.
2.What is the most important according to the writer?
A．How to be a kind person who helps others.
B．The practical experience of the vet job.
C．How to deal with the owners of pets.
D．The knowledge of vet medicine.
3.What does the underlined phrase “out of the blue”?
A．Out of order. B．All of a sudden . C．Now and then. D．First of all.
4.________ made the writer have the courage to help someone in need.
A．The officer B．The boy C．The woman D．The father
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During summer vacations, I would volunteer at the pet rescue (救助) centre, so I could see a lot of dogs. Minnie was the funniest-looking dog I'd ever seen by far. Her body looked like a sausage. Her hair was too thin to her body. Her eyes always seemed surprised, and her tail was so short that it looked like a rat’s tail.
She looked so strange that her didn’t want her any more. She was brought to the centre. But I thought, “Minnie was kind and sweet. No one should laugh at her strange looking.” So I gave Minnie a good bath and her in the newspaper: “Funny-looking dog, kind and sweet, needs loving .”
Later, a boy called me, but I warned him that Minnie was . However, the boy told me that his grandfather’s sixteen-year-old dog had just died. They wanted to keep Minnie very much. Hearing these words, I said that they could take Minnie away. I combed (梳) her hair, and gave her a good bath. Then we waited for them to arrive.
At last, an old car stopped in front of the pet rescue centre. Two kids to the door. They put Minnie into their arms and rushed out to their grandfather, who was waiting in the car. I hurried behind them to see his reaction (反应).
Inside the car, the grandfather put Minnie in his arms and her soft hair. She looked very relaxed and happy. “She’s perfect, and I like her!” the old man said. I was that Minnie had found a good owner. Just at that time, I saw that the grandfather’s eyes were a milky white color—he was blind.
After that summer vacation, I missed Minnie so much. So I went back to the grandfather’s house. The grandfather was walking in the garden with Minnie the way. I could see both of them were happy. “Minnie is the most beautiful dog in my eyes,” said the grandfather, “I’ve felt happier before!” Hearing this, I was pretty happy!
1.A. hide B. warm C. protect D. cover
2.A. owner B. leader C. teacher D. partner
3.A. introduced B. reported C. praised D. advertised
4.A. school B. family C. hospital D. zoo
5.A. sick B. dirty C. ugly D. dangerous
6.A. jumped B. stepped C. walked D. raced
7.A. tidied B. cleaned C. touched D. pulled
8.A. peaceful B. thankful C. careful D. powerful
9.A. leading B. taking C. giving D. making
10.A. just B. ever C. never D. still
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It is fun being a vet (兽医). I like it because although it is hard work, every day is different! It all depends on what is wrong with the animals that come in.
At my clinic(诊所), I work long days on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and short days on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Sunday is my day off so I can spend some time with my family.
My day at my clinic begins at 7 am. My clerk opens the door, turns on some music, and makes everyone a cup of tea or coffee. My assistant (助手) cleans and feeds the animals. The phones start to ring and people make appointments. This is a very busy time of day!
At 9 am, pet owners start to arrive with their sick pets. Appointments take up the whole morning. At midday, I stop for two hours. I don’t examine（检查）any new sick animals. I use these two hours to have lunch and do all my paperwork.
At 2 pm. I start to see sick animals again. At 5 pm, three students from a local school who love animals arrive to help out. They are very kind and warm-hearted. I am always happy to see their smiling faces!
From 5 pm to 7pm, I continue to see sick animals. Then, at 7 pm, we close our doors and the clean-up begins! We tidy the clinic, and feed and clean the animals. Of course, we also stroke (轻抚) them and give them hugs! Then, we turn off the lights and go home. This is the type of day I want to have.
I’m very happy being a vet, though unexpected things sometimes happen!
1.When did the writer as a vet begin to examine the sick pets?
A. At 7 am. B. At 8 am. C. At 9 am. D. At 2 pm.
2.Who feed the animals in the writer’s clinic?
A. The writer. B. the pet owners.
C. The writer’s clerk. D. The writer’s assistant.
3.What does the underlined word in the fourth paragraph mean?
A. 意见 B. 预约 C. 参观 D. 治疗
4.What can we know from the last two paragraphs?
A. The writer cares about our environment.
B. The writer loves his job and his animals
C. The animals in the clinic are very dirty.
D. The writer likes unexpected things really.
5.Which of the following could be the best TITLE for the passage?
A. A small Animal Clinic B. The Writer and his Assistant
C. A Vet’s Type of Day D. A Busy and Happy Life
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. Back and forth I went, making my decision, unmaking it. Suddenly I realized that every time I gave up the idea of writing, that downhearted feeling went through me.