19.He may not have an"S"across his chest but this dog is most certainly a hero.
Harley,who was rescued from a puppy mill(磨坊,工厂) four years ago,was named the American Humane Association's 2015American Hero Dog.Harley,who is missing an eye and has other medical issues from his time at the mill,is now a"spokes-dog"against puppy mills.He serves as the adorable furry face of the"Harley to the Rescue"campaign,which raises funds for the National Dog Mill Rescue,according to a press release.
The pup was rescued back in 2011and adopted by Rudi and her husband,Dan."It was just four years ago that he was pulled from the cage in the puppy mill and left to die,"Harley's owner,Rudi,said during the awards show at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles this past weekend,according to Today.com."We never would have ever thought he would live this long and make such a difference for so many puppies."
The dog was one of eight finalists up for the American Hero Dog and was chosen as the winner through public votes.The finalists all won 1,500tobedonatedtooneofAmericanHumaneAssociation'scharitypartners,withHarleyreceivinganother 5,000to go toward his charity partner,New Leash On Life.
According to the release,Harley spent 10years at the puppy mill,and endured rough treatment there,which led to his many medical issues.He lost his eye as a result of his cage being power-washed with him inside.
.The dog isn't just the face of his campaign,he also goes on rescue missions and makes public appearances at events and schools to raise awareness for puppy mills.
This incredible work is all due to the dog's fighting spirit.That spirit is allowing him now to be the voice for dogs who cannot speak for themselves and give everybody hope that tomorrow's going to be a better day.
24.How did the"Harley to the Rescue"campaign function?C
A.By saving dogs from a puppy mill.
B.By operating the American Humane Association.
C.By collecting money for the National Dog Mill Rescue.
D.By giving endangered dogs-enough medical treatment.
25.What was the author's attitude to the puppy mill according to the text?A
A.Unsatisfied.
B.Sympathetic.
C.Doubtful.
D.Tolerant.
26.Why was Harley blind in one eye?D
A.She was born with it.
B.Her owner hit her once roughly.
C.It was caused by a medical issue.
D.She was washed heavily in a cage.
27.What can we infer about the dog from the text?B
A.It would be given to New Leash On Life.
B.It was kept by Rudi's family.
C.It would be taken away by its puppy mill.
D.It returned to the National Dog Mill Rescue.
分析 本文属于新闻报道,介绍了一条名叫Harley的狗,它为"Harley to the Rescue"的活动筹集了很多的资金.
解答 24.C 细节理解题.根据文章第二段最后一句He serves as the adorable furry face of the"Harley to the Rescue"campaign,which raises funds for the National Dog Mill Rescue,according to a press release.可知"Harley to the Rescue"活动的主要目的就是为了筹钱.故C正确.
25.A 推理判断题.根据第三段前两句The pup was rescued back in 2011 and adopted by Rudi and her husband,Dan."It was just four years ago that he was pulled from the cage in the puppy mill and left to die可知狗被带到the puppy mill就意味着死亡.再根据第二段第一句Harley,who was rescued from a puppy mill four years ago可知Harley正是从the puppy mill救出来的.说明作者对the puppy mill持有批评的意见.故A正确.
26.D 细节理解题.根据第五段最后一句He lost his eye as a result of his cage being power-washed with him inside.可知Harley失去一只眼睛是因为在笼子里被水冲瞎了一只眼睛.故D正确.
27.B 推理判断题.根据第三段第一句The pup was rescued back in 2011 and adopted by Rudi and her husband,Dan.可知这条狗被Rudi和他的家人收养.故B正确.
点评 本文是一个人物故事类阅读理解,题目涉及多道细节理解题,做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析,结合选项选出正确答案.推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案,切忌胡乱猜测,一定要做到有理有据.