Carlos wanted a bulldog puppy(小狗) very much.
"That kind of dog is too(1) ," said Mama." Try to make some money.Ask our neighbors if they have(2) you can do. "
After two weeks,Carlos had saved twenty﹣six dollars.But it was not enough to(3) a puppy.Then,Papa pointed out a poster at the store:City Animal Shelter(收容所)Needs Your Help!
"The shelter(4) homeless pets, "Papa said. "Carlos,you need to know(5) to care for a puppy before you get one.I'm sure you can(6) a lot by working there. "
At the shelter,Miss Jones,the manager said, "We only take volunteers who work for(7) .All our money is to help animals. "
"You'll know a lot about dogs, "Papa(8) Carlos.
Carlos's shoulders dropped.How was he ever going to get enough money for a puppy?(9) ,he agreed to give it a try.
Carlos started working at the shelter on Saturday.His task was sweeping.One(10) named Pepper jumped and ran around him all the time.She was fully grown,but she was as(11) A as a puppy.
After several weeks,Carlos began to(12) his time with the dogs,especially Pepper.One day Carlos asked Miss Jones why Pepper was still at the shelter.
Miss Jones sighed, "We've had(13) finding a home for Pepper.Most people don't want such an energetic(精力旺盛的)dog. " "I(14) I could buy her, " Carlos replied.
Miss Jones smiled, "You can't buy her,(15) you can adopt(领养)her. " With his parents' permission,Carlos made it at last. "I thought I wanted a bulldog puppy,but I got Pepper instead. " Carlos said.
Pepper barked with joy.
(1)A.dangerous |
B.quiet |
C.expensive |
D.small |
(2)A.actions |
B.experiments |
C.sports |
D.jobs |
(3)A.treat |
B.save |
C.buy |
D.study |
(4)A.takes care of |
B.looks forward |
C.depends on |
D.gives up |
(5)A.why |
B.how |
C.when |
D.where |
(6)A.imagine |
B.forget |
C.lose |
D.learn |
(7)A.fun |
B.free |
C.money |
D.life |
(8)A.stopped |
B.followed |
C.encouraged |
D.warned |
(9)A.Suddenly |
B.Naturally |
C.Luckily |
D.Finally |
(10)A.mouse |
B.cat |
C.dog |
D.rabbit |
(11)A.playful |
B.careful |
C.useful |
D.helpful |
(12)A.hate |
B.treasure |
C.waste |
D.check |
(13)A.trouble |
B.fun |
C.orders |
D.interests |
(14)A.remember |
B.notice |
C.hear |
D.wish |
(15)A.and |
B.but |
C.or |
D.so |