Ricochet, a 19-month-old golden retriever（金毛寻回犬）, was bred(饲养) to be a service dog but never made it. Now, she has found her role in the ocean, surfing with a disabled teen.
Patrick Ivison, 15, suffered a severe injury in a car accident when he was 14 months old. He has been disabled since, but the Californian boy never gave up on the goal of walking. He recently took his first steps. When Ivison first met Ricochet, the two immediately hit it off. To raise money for Ivison’s physical therapy(治疗), which is not covered by insurance, it was suggested that the pair take up surfing. Ivison said that when he first heard the idea he thought, “We are completely out of our minds.”
But from the start, the two took to surfing naturally. With the help of his mom, Jennifer Kayler, and friends, who carry Patrick to the ocean and guide the extra-large surfboard into the waters, Ivison rides the waves with his pal standing on the back. “It’s kind of like a grand performance out there,” Ivison said of the group of people who help him out. The dog helps to balance out the board The teen remembered one pass when “we were about to flip over and then she stepped on that side of the board and helped us out.”
The two participated Sunday in the Surf City Surf Dog contest as a fund-raiser(募集资金者). They wowed the cheering crowd during their exhibition. The event raised $8,200. About $2,000 will go toward a service dog for Ivison, and the rest will go toward his “Help Patrick Walk” therapy fund.
1. Ivison got disabled when .
A. he drove to the seaside B. he began to learn surfing
C. he suffered a severe disease D. he was over one year old
2.Ivison decided to take up surfing in order to .
A. collect money for his treatment B. set an example for the disabled
C. realize his dream of being a surfer
D. develop courage and positive attitudes
3.What did Ivison think about the idea of going surfing in the beginning?
A. Easy. B. Interesting. C. Crazy. D. Exciting.
4.In what way does Ricochet help Ivison surf?
A. She keeps on cheering Ivison on.
B. She keeps the balance of the surfboard.
C. She gives signals when huge waves come.
D. She pulls the board back if Ivison falls off.
In 1987, while serving as the public affairs officer at Fort Bragg, I would frequently visit the local high schools to speak to the students about the Army. As a lieutenant colonel(中校), I found it particularly rewarding to talk with the teenagers about the benefits of military service, if only for a few years of their lives.
During one of these visits, I reported to the secretary in the principal’s office to let her know that I was here for the third-period class. I was a little surprised when she told me. “The principal would like to see you before you go to the class.”
As I entered his office, I was greeted by a gentleman who appeared to be in his late thirties, and he welcomed me with a smile and a handshake. “You don’t remember me, do you?” he said.
I looked closely at the face again and could not recall where we may have met before.
“You were my company commander in basic training at Fort Jackson in 1970,” the principal said.
“Let me help you out,” he suggested. “You gave me a three-day pass to go home and see my newborn baby.” I immediately remembered the incident!
“Yes,” I said. “I remember now.” It was the only three-day pass I had issued because the soldiers were on their way to Vietnam immediately after they finished training. But I knew if I did not let him go home to see his son and something happened to him, I would regret denying the opportunity he had to be with his family.
“Come on, Colonel. I’d like to introduce you to ‘the baby’. He’s in your third-period class. By letting me go see him, you gave me a reason to stay focused and to come home safe from that war. Thank you , sir.”
It was the most rewarding class I had ever given, and I had no problem in telling the students about the bonds of friendship and the values that Army life can provide…and that can last a lifetime.
1. In the writer’s opinion, talking to teens about the Army is .
A. a forced task B. a pleasant thing
C. an unavoidable duty D. an embarrassing experience
2. Why did the principal want to see the writer?
A. He wanted to send his son to the Army.
B. He felt sorry for causing the writer trouble.
C. He was disappointed at the writer’s lecture.
D. He intended to express his thanks to the writer.
3.The underlined part in the text suggests that .
A. the son may die B. the son may become ill
C. the soldier may die in the war D. the soldier may be hurt in the training
4. What might be the most suitable title for the text?
A. A soldier remembers. B. A principal thinks
C. A baby grows D. A lecture continues
Once a wise man was traveling with some of his disciples（门徒）. They 36 to pass a lake and they stopped there for a 37 . The man told one of his disciples,“ I’m
38 . Do get me some water from that lake.”
Just as the disciple reached it, a cart started 39 the lake. As a result, the water became very 40 and muddy. The disciple thought, “ 41 can I give this water to my teacher to drink!” So he came back and said, “The water is very muddy. I don’t think it is 42 to drink.”
After half an hour, the wise man asked the 43 disciple to get him some water. The disciple obediently（顺从地） went back and found the lake was 44 muddy. He returned and 45 the wise man that the water was unfit to drink.
After another hour, the man again asked the disciple to get him a 46 . The disciple reached the lake to find it calm and still. The mud had 47 and the water was clean and clear. So he 48 some water and brought it to the wise man.
The wise man looked at the water, saying, “See what you 49 to make the water clean. You let it be — The 50 settled down on its own and you got the clear water. Our 51 is also like that! When it is disturbed, just let it be, Give it a little 52 . It will settle down on its own.”
So remember, the next time a(n) 53 has you all frazzled （精疲力竭的）, just let it be; don’t 54 immediately. Let the Mud settle and come back to the situation 55 .
1.A. demanded B. wanted C. struggled D. happened
2.A. discussion B. sleep C. rest D. preparation
3.A. thirsty B. sick C. tired D. worried
4.A. covering B. crossing C. cleaning D. filling
5.A. salty B. fresh C. heavy D. dirty
6.A. Where B. How C. When D. Why
7.A. fit B. convenient C. dangerous D. cheap
8.A. clever B. different C. same D. strong
9.A. indeed B. even C. also D. still
10.A. warned B. informed C. showed D. promised
11.A. drink B. chance C. pot D. hand
12.A. taken off B. settled down C. broken down D. gone off
13.A. stored B. found C. collected D. left
14.A. heard B. discovered C. noticed D. did
15.A. leaf B. water C. mud D. dust
16.A. mind B. sight C. sense D. diet
17.A. room B. time C. money D. care
18.A. accident B. danger C. situation D. disaster
19.A. act B. admit C. fail D. advance
20.A. now B. first C. recently D. later
If the weather had been better, we could have had a picnic. But it all day.
A. rained B. rains C. has rained D. is raining
The influence of parents their children is great.
A. of B. for C. to D. on
For miles around me ,there was nothing but a desert, without a single plant or tree .
A. on earth B. in sight C. for distance D. at place
