Question

One in 400 children in the United States has diabetes(糖尿病). And the most difficult thing for the young diabetic patients is that many of them don’t have a clear idea when they need to take insulin(a drug used in treating diabetes).The parents of one Long Island boy found the perfect solution—Hero, a specially trained dog that can discover when a diabetic is in trouble and find help.

Johnny Pion, eight years old, is a poor kid that was told he was a diabetic in 2008. He can’t do without insulin. His blood-sugar levels should be closely checked. He even can’t go out to play without his mom or dad fearing he might need help.

With Hero in her new home, Johnny’s parents may worry a little less. They received the news about Hero on the newspaper. The dog cost around $20,000. With the help of friends and family, the Pions brought Hero home from Warren Retrievers in Virginia. Mary Campbell. Hero’s trainer, said the dog could discover the slightest changes in blood sugar by her sense of smell.“Humans have 5 million smell receptors(感受器)； dogs have 5 billion smell receptors,”she said.

When the dog discovers something’s wrong, she’ll rub(蹭)her head against Johnny’s legs. If he doesn’t answer her, Hero knows to look for Johnny’s mom and dad. Hero even could ring up 911.

On their first night, Johnny’s was comfortably sleeping in his own bed with Hero and not with his parents for the first time. Night time is very important because blood sugar goes unchecked while sleeping. Now Hero is a round-the-clock nurse.

1.Young people with diabetes have difficulty      .

A．telling when they need to take medicine

B．finding what is he best medicine for them

C．remembering the names of their medicine

D．knowing how to keep healthy and live a longer life

2.Hero can help Johnny because she      .

A．cost around $20,000

B．never sleeps during the night

C．has 5 million smell receptors

D．can discover the changes of blood sugar

3.What can we learn from the passage?

A．Hero can telephone her owners for help.

B．Hero is helpful for the family.

C．The Pions paid for the dog by using donations.

D．The Pions provided special food for the dog.

4.After Johnny Pions got ill, he had to      .

A．carry insulin every day

B．go to hospital very often

C．sleep under the care of others

D．live with his family doctor

Answer

1.A

2.D

3.B

4.C

【解析】

试题分析：本文介绍了在美国儿童患糖尿病越来越多，有一条狗能够闻出人的血糖的变化，提醒人们服药。

1.A 细节题。根据第一段2,3行And the most difficult thing for the young diabetic patients is that many of them don’t have a clear idea when they need to take insulin(a drug used in treating diabetes).可知他们不知道该什么时候吃药。故A正确。

2.D 细节题。根据第一段最后2行.The parents of one Long Island boy found the perfect solution—Hero, a specially trained dog that can discover when a diabetic is in trouble and find help. 可知它知道人们的血糖什么时候回升高。故D正确。

3.B 细节题。根据With Hero in her new home, Johnny’s parents may worry a little less.和On their first night, Johnny’s was comfortably sleeping in his own bed with Hero and not with his parents for the first time.可知这条狗给这个家庭带来了很大的帮助。故B正确。

4.C 推理题。根据文章最后一段On their first night, Johnny’s was comfortably sleeping in his own bed with Hero and not with his parents for the first time.可知在这条狗来了，他第一次睡在自己的床上。说明之前一直都是有父母照顾他睡觉的。故C正确。

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