Question

【题目】

Whatever life threw at us each year, our family had one tradition at Christmas: our dog Pepper opened our presents for us.

Last year, everyone made it home for a Christmas get-together. However, it couldn't feel perfect because Pepper's health was becoming worse. Her life had already been longer than we expected—she was fourteen—and yet her mind was still sharp. Her love for life made us feel better. But her body could not keep up with her mind.

Probably it was Pepper's last Christmas, so we decided to make sure she would enjoy it. On Christmas Eve, we each prepared presents for her.

Soon, Pepper selected her first Christmas gift. She turned the present, just as she was a young dog once more. She pulled the paper off the dog treat before she chewed it slowly. Our family was so happy.

Pepper saw the other three presents, and then turned to Mom as if asking, "May I open another?"

"Go ahead, girl!" Mom encouraged.

For the next few minutes, Pepper opened each of her Christmas presents. While she did, she reminded us of the joy of being together. Our family felt as a whole—not because we were in the same room or city, but because our love brought us together.

Pepper passed away after Christmas. Her peaceful passing made us tearful. Her passing was also a celebration of life, because she gave my family so much love and laughter.

I still treasure (珍惜) Pepper’s final Christmas gift. She taught me that no matter where we each spend the holidays, the smallest act of sincere giving can unite our family through our love. For me, that knowledge is the longest-lasting gift of all.

【1】The dog Pepper usually _________ at Christmas.

A. chewed the dog treat slowly

B. chose the presents for herself

C. played with the author's family happily

D. opened the presents for the author's family

【2】The author thought the Christmas wasn't perfect last year because_________.

A. he didn't get a Christmas gift

B. Pepper was in poor health

C. Pepper died on Christmas Eve

D. he didn't feel the joy of being together

【3】The dog Pepper got _________ Christmas gifts last year.

A. two B. three C. four D. five

【4】The underlined phrase "the longest-lasting gift" in the last paragraph refers to "_________".

A. the friendship with the dog

B. the holiday the author spent with family

C. the Christmas present for the dog

D. the life lesson the author learned from Pepper

【5】The best title for the passage can be "_________".

A. The Power of Love

B. Celebrating Christmas

C. The Importance of Helping Others

D. Enjoying the Happiness of Making Friends

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】 D

【2】 B

【3】 C

【4】 D

【5】 A

【解析】

短文大意：这篇记叙文讲述的是小狗佩珀14年中给作者一家带来的欢乐，让作者认识到是爱让他们聚到一起，生动地诠释了爱的力量。

【1】题意：小狗佩珀通常在圣诞节 。考查细节理解题。根据our family had one tradition at Christmas: our dog Pepper opened our presents for us.，可知每年圣诞节都是小狗佩珀为我们打开礼物，故选D。

【2】题意：作者认为去年的圣诞节并不完美，因为 。考查细节理解题。根据However, it couldn't feel perfect because Pepper's health was becoming worse.，可知是因为佩珀的健康每况愈下，故选B。

【3】题意：小狗佩珀去年收到了 圣诞礼物。考查数字理解题。根据Soon, Pepper selected her first Christmas gift.和Pepper saw the other three presents,，可知1+3=4，故选C。

【4】题意：最后一段中划线的短语“the longest-lasting gift”指的是“_________”。考查词义理解题。根据上文She taught me that no matter where we each spend the holidays, the smallest act of sincere giving can unite our family through our love.，可知这是作者的感悟，the longest-lasting gift是指the life lesson the author learned from Pepper，故选D。

【5】题意：这篇文章的最佳标题可以是“_________”。考查标题归纳题。A. The Power of Love爱的力量；B. Celebrating Christmas庆祝圣诞节；C. The Importance of Helping Others 帮助别人的重要性；D. Enjoying the Happiness of Making Friends享受交朋友的快乐。根据短文内容，讲述的是小狗佩珀14年中给作者一家带来的欢乐，让作者认识到是爱让他们聚到一起，可知选A。

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