A Grateful PatientI took a job as a reception...

A Grateful Patient

I took a job as a receptionist for a vet (兽医) almost five decades ago. As a keen animal lover, I accepted the position on the condition that I wouldn’t have to assist with any wounded animals. I couldn’t ________ to see any creature in pain.

At the end of my first week, we were closing the office for the day when a young man ran up to us holding a severely_______ Doberman Pinscher puppy(杜宾幼犬) in his arms and_______ us to save his life. The four-month-old puppy had been hit by a car.

The vet and I ran back into the _______room. It was hurt badly. The only place the skin was still attached to this poor little animal’s body was around one shoulder. The vet worked tirelessly for what seemed like_______, sewing him back together again.　 That was the _______ part. The puppy had broken too many bones, including his spine(脊柱). Even if he ________ the next few days, we were quite sure he would never walk again.

That day forever _____ my life. The vet instructed me, and I became his____ in all things medical. One of my first jobs was to give that Doberman puppy daily physical _______. I remember moving his tiny legs to try to keep his _____ from withering(萎缩).

Weeks went by until one day, I felt this little fighter push back ever so_____. And he continued to push back_____ he could finally use his legs. It recovered.

Fast-forward about a year, I walked into the clinic’s crowded waiting room and called the name of the next client. Suddenly, a/an __________ Doberman who had been standing quietly with his owner on the opposite side of the room _____ loose and rushed toward me. I found myself　 _____ against the wall with this magnificent dog standing on his hind legs, his front paws on my shoulders, _______ my face with plentiful and joyful kisses!

I still tear up in amazement at the display of love and _______ the dog had for me that day all those years ago. I __________ to be a vet technician for 14 years, and since retirement, I’ve volunteered at a no-kill animal shelter. In all the time that has passed and all the experiences I have had, I’ve _____ met a dog who didn’t know that it had been rescued in one way or another.

1.A.help B.stop C.bear D.offer

2.A.punished B.poisoned C.affected D.injured

3.A.begged B.blamed C.reminded D.forced

4.A.sitting B.waiting C.nursing D.operating

5.A.years B.hours C.minutes D.seconds

6.A.cruel B.easy C.tough D.calm

7.A.survived B.existed C.struggled D.solved

8.A.improved B.saved C.changed D.damaged

9.A.applicant B.servant C.consultant D.assistant

10.A.management B.treatment C.recovery D.capacity

11.A.muscles B.skin C.bone D.hair

12.A.seriously B.heavily C.slightly D.rapidly

13.A.after B.as C.till D.when

14.A.awkward B.tiny C.weak D.huge

15.A.hung B.broke C.pulled D.stayed

16.A.pinned B.stuck C.plugged D.hugged

17.A.barking B.hitting C.washing D.biting

18.A.inspiration B.gratitude C.embarrassment D.sympathy

19.A.tried on B.acted on C.settled on D.went on

20.A.never B.ever C.even D.seldom

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I took a job as a receptionist for a vet almost five decades ago. As a keen animal lover, I accepted the position on the condition that I wouldn’t have to assist with any wounded animals. I couldn’t bear to see any creature in pain.

At the end of my first week, we were closing the office for the day when a young man ran up to us holding a severely injured Doberman puppy in his arms and begging us to save his life. The four- month-old pup had been hit by a car.

The doctor and I ran back into the operating room. The only place the skin was still attached to this poor little animal’s body was around one shoulder. The vet worked tirelessly for what seemed like hours, stitching him back together again. That was the easy part. The puppy had broken multiple bones, including his spine(脊椎). If he survived the next few days, we were quite sure he would never walk again.

That day forever changed my life. The vet mentored me, and I became his assistant in all things medical. One of my first jobs was to give that Doberman puppy daily physical therapy. I remember moving his tiny legs to try to keep his muscles from withering.

Weeks went by until one day, I felt this little fighter push back ever so slightly. And he continued to push back till he could finally use his legs.

Fas-forward about a year, I walked into the clinic’s crowded waiting room and called the name of the next client. Suddenly, a huge Doberman who had been standing quietly with his owner on the opposite side of the room broke loose and rushed toward me. I found myself pinned against the wall with this magnificent dog standing on his hind legs, his front paws on my shoulders, washing my face with abundant and joyful kisses!

I am still amazed at the display of love and gratitude the dog had for me that day all those years ago. I went on to be a vet tech for 14 years, and since retirement, I’ve volunteered at a no-kill animal shelter.

1.Why was the author unwilling to assist the vet with injured animals at first?

A.She didn’t like animals at all. B.She couldn’t stand working with the vet.

C.She had no experience of tending animals. D.She would feel sad seeing animals injured.

2.After the operation, the author thought the puppy___________.

A.would not survive B.would lose the ability to walk

C.would recover soon D.would suffer great pain

3.Which of the following best describes the author?

A.Humorous. B.Caring.

C.Ambitious. D.Demanding.

4.What’s the best title for the text?

A.A dog’s gratitude. B.An experience in clinic.

C.I, an animal lover. D.An incredible miracle.

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I took a job as a receptionist for a veterinarian (兽医)) almost five decades ago. As an enthusiastic animal lover, I ___ the position on the condition that I wouldn’t have to assist with any ___ animals. I couldn’t bear to see any creature in pain.

At the end of my first week, we are closing the office for the day ___ a young man ran up to us holding a severely injured Doberman puppy in his arms and ___ us to save his life. A car had hit the four-month-old puppy.

The doctor and I ran back into the ___ room. The only place the skin was still ___to this poor little animal's body was around one shoulder. The vet worked ___for what seemed like hours, stitching(缝合)him back together again. That was the easy ___The puppy had broken multiple ___ , including his spine (脊 柱).If he survived the next few days, we were quite sure he would never __ again.

That day forever changed my life. The veterinarian guided me, and I became his assistant in all things ____.One of my first jobs was to give that Doberman puppy daily physical care. I remember ___ his tiny legs to try to keep his muscles from becoming ____

Weeks went by until one day, I felt this little fighter push back ever so slightly. And he ___to push back until he could finally use his legs.

Fast-forward about a year. I walked into the clinic's waiting room and called the name of the next client. Suddenly, a huge Doberman who had been standing ___with his owner on the opposite side of the room ____ loose and rushed toward me. I found myself pinned____the wall with this magnificent dog standing on his legs, his front paws on my shoulders,___ my face with joyful and _____ kisses!

I still tear up in amazement at the display of love and __ the dog had for me that day all those years ago.

1.A.hated B.changed C.accepted D.noticed

2.A.active B.terrible C.fierce D.wounded

3.A.when B.because C.if D.while

4.A.leading B.sending C.forcing D.begging

5.A.large B.operating C.waiting D.empty

6.A.attached B.applied C.left D.covered

7.A.peacefully B.tirelessly C.crazily D.immediately

8.A.part B.factor C.medicine D.accident

9.A.positions B.teeth C.legs D.bones

10.A.move B.walk C.bark D.eat

11.A.difficult B.medical C.deadly D.meaningful

12.A.moving B.squeezing C.lifting D.twisting

13.A.fatter B.drier C.harder D.weaker

14.A.meant B.continued C.stopped D.planned

15.A.nervously B.painfully C.quietly D.seriously

16.A.broke B.felt C.fought D.sat

17.A.into B.for C.against D.by

18.A.touching B.hitting C.lightening D.washing

19.A.first B.sticky C.abundant D.farewell

20.A.relief B.comfort C.ease D.gratitude

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Nancy, ____ for about half a year to apply for a job as an airline hostess, finally took a position at a shopping center.

A. struggled              B. having struggled            C. struggling          D. to struggle

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Nancy, ________ for about half a year to apply for a job as an airline hostess, finally took a position at a shopping center.

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Nancy, ________ for about half a year to apply for a job as an airline hostess, finally took a position at a shopping center.

A．struggled          B．having struggled    C．struggling         D．to struggle

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Dina，________ for months to find a job as a waitress, finally took a position at a

local advertising agency.

A．struggling　                         B．struggled

C．having struggled　                 D．to struggle

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Dina, ________ for months to find a job as a waitress, finally took a position at a local advertising agency.

A. struggling               B. struggled                C. having struggled    D. to struggle

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Dina, ________for months to find a job as a waitress, finally took a position at a local advertising agency.

A. struggling               B. struggled

C. having struggled    D. to struggle

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Dina, ________ for months to find a job as a waitress, finally took a position at a local advertising agency.

A. struggling           B. struggled            C. having struggled     D. to struggle

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