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Animals are our friends. Sometimes they make trouble, but other times they can help us. And they hope to live a happy life too. Here are two real stories from our readers.
The first story is from Ray. “My cat, Tiger, hates my iPad because whenever I use it, I pay little attention to him. One year, I fell at home and was on the floor for 16 hours. During this time, I couldn't move and couldn't reach the phone to call for help. Tiger stayed by my side until he disappeared under my bed. ‘What's he up to?’ I wondered. To my surprise, he started pushing something towards me. It was my iPad, which I didn't realize had fallen off the bed. Tiger probably didn't know what it was, but he knew that it made me happy. Because of Tiger, I was able to call my friend, Becky, who then told my doctor.”
The second story is from Colin. “Years ago, my friend Julius saved a bird—a wild ‘Mum’ parrot from the side of the road and kept her as a pet in a big cage. She lost one of her wings, so she couldn't return to the wild. Soon, two wild parrots came visiting. The ‘Mum’ parrot in the cage was clearly excited. But since she couldn't fly, the ‘Dad’ parrot built a home in a nearby tree, keeping everyone away from her. ‘Baby’ parrot would spend his days flying with his dad, leaving his mum behind. She would wait until they returned each afternoon. The family stayed together happily.”
After reading the stories, don't you think we should get along well with animals? No matter whether they are our pets or live in the wild, they have their feelings too. We should care for every living being in the world.
() 27. Why does Ray thank his cat later?
A. Because the cat always helps him do some housework.
B. Because it takes his attention away when Ray uses the iPad.
C. Because Becky helped to tell the doctor to keep Ray safe.
D. Because of Tiger, Ray was able to call his friend who told his doctor.
() 28. “Mum” parrot didn't return to the wild because .
A. Colin caught it as a pet
B. she was badly hurt and couldn't fly
C. she liked the life in the cage
D. “Dad” parrot built a home in the tree
() 29. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Friends should help each other.
B. We shouldn't use iPad too much.
C. Ray, Becky and Colin are animal lovers.
D. We should care for every life in the world.
() 30. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. “Mum” parrot spent her days flying off with her family.
B. Tiger called Ray's friend, Becky, who then told his doctor.
C. “Dad” parrot wanted to find a way to save “Mum” parrot.
D. Tiger gave Ray his iPad because he thought it was expensive.
() 31. What's the best title for the passage?
A. The parrot family
B. The clever Tiger
C. Ways to protect animals
D. People and animals