C

When I was very young, I wanted to become a veterinarian (兽医) one day, because I loved animals very much, especially dogs. However, there was no room in my adult life for a dog.

Then, last year, I could not stand the fact that I developed cancer (癌症). I wanted to keep a dog, but I knew my illness made it impossible for me to keep one. In early September, to my surprise, my doctor told me that I could keep a pet as my friend, because my immune system (免疫系统) was strong to keep a pet.

The same day I went to an animal market with my friends. When I saw a 9-week-old dog with big brown eyes, nice ears and white fur all over the body, I took it home.

I’m happy these days since Oscar came into my life. My new favorite pastime is to watch him sleep, eat and run. And I have been spending more time caring about him, taking long walks with him in the park.

Now I still have the physical examination once a week at the hospital. But my illness has taken a turn for the better with the company of a dog. My immune system is getting stronger, my doctor tells me. Thanks to Oscar, my life has changed a lot.

( )56. The writer used to want to be a 　　　　.

A. doctor B. teacher

C. trainer D. veterinarian

( )57. Why did the writer’s doctor advise her to keep a pet?

A. Because she developed cancer.

B. Because a dog is friendly to her.

C. Because she had a strong immune system to do that.

D. Because she had enough room in her house to keep a pet.

( )58. What does the underlined word “fur” mean in Chinese?

A. 毛皮 B. 头发

C. 爪子 D. 尾巴

( )59. The writer does the following to pass time EXCEPT 　　　　.

A. see Oscar run

B. watch Oscar sleep

C. eat with Oscar together

D. take Oscar for long walks

( )60. From the passage, we can infer (推断) that 　　　.

A. the dog is hard to take care of

B. the writer is thankful to her pet dog

C. the writer’s illness gets worse than before

D. now the writer doesn’t need any physical examination

D

One little miracle (奇迹) has been happening to me recently, and it gives me a special joy.

A few months ago, I was telling my daughter, Sally, some stories about my mother. My daughter was so young when my mother died that she doesn’t remember her well. I told her all I could remember, like how wonderful my mother was and how much she meant to me.

One day, Sally was sad because her grandmother was in heaven (天堂) and she couldn’t see her. I explained that though her grandmother was dead, now she was still watching over us and could send us something to let us know she was there. She could be anywhere, even riding invisibly (看不见地) on the back of a butterfly. Just after I said this, a butterfly flew down right by us, and we laughed happily.

Now many people would say it was just luck that the butterfly flew down at that time. A funny thing, however, has happened since then. Every time I go out in any type of weather I see butterflies. Very often they fly right by my face to get my attention. I always say hi to Mum, send her my love, and thank God for little miracles.

Everyone is always looking for some big miracles to come out and save them when they are in trouble, but they don’t notice the little miracles that happen every day right in front of their eyes. I know what they really are, however. For me little miracles are the best kind. So many little miracles happen around me all the time that I know they are not just luck.

( )61. When her grandmother died, Sally was 　　　.

A. at school B. quite young

C. in trouble D. not at home

( )62. One day Sally was sad because 　　　.

A. her mother told her a sad story

B. she argued with her grandmother

C. she couldn’t see her grandmother

D. her grandmother sent her nothing special

( )63. What does the underlined word “they” refer to

(指代)?

A. Everyone. B. Butterflies.

C. Grandparents. D. Little miracles.

( )64. What is the little miracle that has been happening to Sally’s mum?

A. She has a wonderful time with her daughter.

B. She sees butterflies every time she goes out.

C. She can make her daughter laugh happily every day.

D. She often sees her mother ride on the back of a butterfly.

( )65. Which can be the BEST title for this passage?

A. Butterflies and miracles

B. Sally’s grandmother

C. Miracles are nowhere

D. A funny thing happened to Sally