Everything a girl named Bella needed for her life to change for the better was a dog. But Ceorge is unlike other dogs. He’s a service dog who fills Bella’s days with joy and laughter and helps her regain her independence back.
Bella was suffering a rare metabolic (新陈代谢的) disorder, which leads to short neck , knock knees and hip problems. In Bella’s case, her parents were told that their daughter would eventually need a wheelchair and won’t be able to move on her own.
When the family welcomed George in their lives, he helped Bella walk by providing assistance. A harness (背带) with the words “service dog” is fastened on his back so that people know he isn’t just a pet. He and Bella are now inseparable and he never leaves her side. Bella attended school for only half a day before leaving to play at the home of her friend—Hunter. Because he gets to nap on the couch while Bella plays. George loves going over there.
As a thank-you for his loyalty, Bella wanted to give George something in return. She and her parents then came up with the idea to contact BarkPost, a well-known website that hosts events referred to as “Dog’s Best Days” and give George a day to remember. Among the rest, the two friends got to share a hamburger together and got to walk on snow, something George enjoys. They did a bunch of fun things together and had a lovely day.
Thanks to George, Bella doesn’t need a wheelchair and enjoys the independence her service dog provides to her. “George is joyful and he’s always there to cheer me up. He is my best friend,” Bella says.
【小题1】What did the doctor say about Bella’s illness?| A．She would recover slowly. | B．She would drop out of school. |
| C．She would lose the ability to walk. | D．She would need a service dog to look after her. |
| A．To play with Bella. | B．To comfort Bella. |
| C．To help Bella walk. | D．To cheer Bella up. |
| A．They wanted to thank George. | B．They wanted to find friends for George. |
| C．They wanted to give George a rest. | D．They wanted to make George well-known. |
| A．A Girl Fights Her Illness Bravely |
| B．A Pet Dog Becomes Famous for His Loyalty |
| C．Dogs Are Important in Helping the Disabled |
| D．A Service Dog Helps a Girl Regain Her Independence |
