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Unit4 Our animal friends
⭐Reading
一、语篇填空
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的单词。
John Dancer was blind, and Charlie was his "eyes" — a guide dog. One night, they arrived at a hotel. The receptionist said pets 1.______ (not allow) there, but John explained Charlie was not a pet, but his 2.______ (help) guide. The receptionist apologized and led them to their room.
John was very tired 3.______ a long day and fell asleep soon. Charlie was sleeping beside the bed. Suddenly, Charlie started 4.______ (bark). John woke up and smelt smoke. A fire! Smoke came in from under the door. John knew they couldn’t get out that way. Their room was on the 8th floor, so they 5.______ (can) not climb out of the window.
With Charlie’s help, John put some wet clothes along the bottom of the door. Then he got down on the floor next to Charlie and waited. The minutes seemed like hours. Finally, he heard the sound of a fire engine, which was like music to his 6.______ (ear).
A fireman arrived and got into the room through the window. He helped John get up, but John refused 7.______ (leave) without his "eyes". 8.______ (final), the fireman got both John and Charlie out of the building 9.______ (safe). This story tells us that a guide dog is not just a pet, but a 10.______ (true) important partner for blind
二、完形填空
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
John Dancer always travelled with Charlie, his guide dog. One night, when they 1.______ at a hotel, the receptionist stopped them.
“Good evening, sir,” said the receptionist. “Sir, you’re welcome to stay, but we don’t allow 2.______ here. Sorry!”
“Charlie isn’t a pet,” said John. “He’s my eyes. I’m 3______., and it’s hard for me to get around by myself. I need him to show me where to go.” The receptionist apologized and 4. ______ John and Charlie to their room.
It was late. John was very tired after a long day. He went to bed and soon fell 5. ______. Charlie was sleeping beside the bed. Suddenly, Charlie started barking. John woke up and smelt smoke. A fire! Smoke started to come in from under the door. John knew they couldn’t get out that way 6. ______. Their room was on the 8th floor, so they couldn’t climb out of the window, either. They had to do something to stop the smoke.
With Charlie’s help, John put some wet clothes along the bottom of the door. Then he got down on the floor next to Charlie and 7.______. The minutes seemed like hours. Then he heard it — the sound of a fire engine. It was music to his ears.
Before long, a fireman arrived and got in the room through the window. When he found John, he quickly helped him 8.______ up and tried to get him out of the building. But John would not go without his “eyes”. Finally, the fireman got 9.______ John and Charlie out of the building safely.
This story shows us that a guide dog is a blind person’s true “eyes” — a 10.______ partner that can even save their life.
1. A. arrived B. got C. reached D. left
2. A. guests B. pets C. dogs D. guide dogs
3. A. deaf B. blind C. disabled D. poor
4. A. sent B. carried C. led D. brought
5. A. asleep B. awake C. ill D. tired
6. A. also B. too C. either D. neither
7. A. waited B. cried C. shouted D. rested
8. A. get B. stand C. wake D. sit
9. A. either B. both C. all D. neither
10. A. helpful B. harmful C. careful D. useful
三、阅读理解
阅读下面短文,从各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Guide Dogs: More Than Just "Eyes" for the Blind
①John Dancer and Charlie’s story is not just a tale of survival—it’s a window into the life-changing bond between blind people and their guide dogs. For millions of visually impaired people around the world, guide dogs are far more than pets: they are trusted companions, protectors, and essential tools for independence.
②Guide dogs undergo rigorous training that lasts 18 to 24 months. They learn to navigate busy streets, avoid obstacles, stop at curbs, and follow commands like “forward” or “left.” Most importantly, they are trained to make safe decisions when their owner’s safety is at risk—just like Charlie did when he alerted John to the hotel fire. This special skill, called “intelligent disobedience,” means a guide dog will refuse a command if it would put its owner in danger.
③Not every dog can become a guide dog. Breeds like Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, and German Shepherds are most commonly chosen, thanks to their calm temperaments, high intelligence, and strong work ethic. Puppies are raised by volunteer families until they are 12 to 18 months old, then they enter formal training schools. Only about 30% of puppies successfully complete the program and become working guide dogs.
④The bond between a guide dog and its owner is built on trust and mutual respect. A guide dog learns to understand its owner’s unique needs, while the owner learns to rely on the dog’s judgment. This partnership allows blind people to live more freely: they can travel independently, go to work, and participate in daily activities that sighted people take for granted.
⑤Sadly, many people still misunderstand guide dogs. Some view them as pets and try to pet or distract them while they are working, which can put their owners in danger. Others refuse access to public spaces, even though laws in many countries guarantee guide dogs the right to accompany their owners everywhere. Charlie and John’s story reminds us: guide dogs are not just “eyes”—they are lifelines that deserve our respect and protection.
1. What does the underlined phrase “intelligent disobedience” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. A guide dog refuses to follow a command that is unsafe for its owner.
B. A guide dog disobeys its owner for no reason.
C. A guide dog makes its own decisions without considering the owner.
D. A guide dog learns to disobey dangerous commands from strangers.
2. Why are Labrador Retrievers often chosen as guide dogs?
A. They are small and easy to train.
B. They have calm personalities and high intelligence.
C. They are the most popular dog breeds in the world.
D. They can complete training in a short time.
3. What can we learn from the passage?
A. All puppies can become working guide dogs after training.
B. Guide dogs only help blind people navigate their daily lives.
C. Guide dogs are allowed to enter all public spaces in every country.
D. Distracting a working guide dog can be dangerous for its owner.
4. What is the main purpose of this passage?
A. To tell a story about a blind man and his guide dog.
B. To explain the training process of guide dogs.
C. To introduce guide dogs and raise public awareness of their importance.
D. To describe the challenges blind people face in daily life.
5. Which of the following would the author most probably agree with?
A. Guide dogs should be treated as common pets in public.
B. People should avoid disturbing guide dogs when they are working.
C. Only a few blind people need guide dogs in their daily lives.
D. Guide dogs are not necessary for blind people who can use canes.
参考答案
一、语篇填空
1. weren't allowed / were not allowed
2. helpful
3. after
4. barking / to bark
5. could
6. ears
7. to leave
8. Finally
9. safely
10. truly
二、完形填空
1. A 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. A
6.C 7. A 8. A 9. B 10. A
三、阅读理解
A B D C B
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