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One cold winter morning, 13-year-old Emma was walking to school when she heard weak cries coming from a bush. She stopped and found a tiny, shaking kitten. It was alone and hungry.
Without thinking twice, Emma took off her scarf, carefully wrapped the kitten, and decided to take it to school first. Her teacher, Mr Clark, was very understanding. He helped Emma call the local animal rescue center. The center said they could take the kitten, but they were very busy and asked if someone could look after it for a day or two.
Emma told her parents the whole story and promised to use her own pocket money to buy food for the kitten. Seeing how responsible Emma was, her parents agreed to let the kitten stay in their garage for a short time. Emma named the kitten “Lucky”.
The next day, Emma shared Lucky’s story with her class. Her classmates were very interested. They decided to help. Some brought old towels to make a soft bed, others brought cat food, and one student’s parent even offered to take Lucky to the animal rescue center over the weekend. With everyone’s help, Lucky was safe, warm, and well-fed.
Lucky’s story didn’t end there. Emma’s class learned that the rescue center always needed more help. They started a small project to collect old newspapers, blankets, and food for the center. They visit the center twice a term to help clean and play with the animals.
“Saving Lucky taught me that kindness can start small, but it can grow with a little help from everyone,” Emma said. Her act of kindness not only saved a life but also brought her whole class together to make a bigger difference.
()41. How did Emma find the kitten?
A. Her teacher told her about it.
B. It followed her to school.
C. She heard its cries from a bush.
D. Her classmate showed it to her.
()42. Why did Emma need to keep the kitten at home for a short time?
A. Because the animal rescue center was closed.
B. Because the rescue center was busy and asked for help.
C. Because her teacher asked her to do so.
D. Because she wanted to keep it as her own pet.
()43. What did Emma promise her parents to get their agreement?
A. To find the kitten’s owner quickly.
B. To help more with housework.
C. To use her own money to buy food for the kitten.
D. To get help from her classmates.
()44. How did Emma’s classmates help after hearing the story?
A. They all wanted to take the kitten home.
B. They told the story to the local newspaper.
C. They asked the teacher to give Emma a prize.
D. They gave different kinds of help like bringing food and towels.
()45. What bigger project did Emma’s class start because of this experience?
A. They started a pet shop at school.
B. They began to collect supplies and volunteer at the animal rescue center.
C. They asked the school to build a small zoo.
D. They decided to raise money for a new animal hospital.