Every year, the UK holds the National Cat Awards in London. The awards go to the most outstanding cats from around the country. Please have a look at this year's winners.
The Hero Cat
One afternoon, Cleo suddenly started behaving strangely by running up and down the stairs. Seeing this, Pauline knew something must be wrong. So when her husband Richard said he felt great pains in his chest, she quickly called 999.Later, doctors said that Richard had suffered(遭受)a serious heart attack(发病).Cleo stayed at Richard's side until he was fully recovered. Cleo was chosen as this year's Hero Cat. She saved her owner's life.
The Most Caring Cat
Jack Dignam used to be a soldier. For him, 3-year-old Elias is more than a pet. When he came back from war, Dignam suffered from a serious mental sickness. He refused to talk to anyone. It was then that Elias came into his life. By jumping up and down to draw Dignam's attention, Elias gave Dignam hope. He helped the man enjoy everyday life again. Elias has won the Most Caring Cat Award for taking care of his owner.
The Most Unusual Cat
Nelson is a 2l-year-old cat. He has certainly used up a few of his nine lives. Ten years ago, he was put into a big bag and thrown into the sea. Fortunately, a fisherman saved him. Nelson then spent a few years living with fishermen by the sea. He lost an eye when a group of young people threw rocks at him. Luckily, in 2009, he was picked to live with a loving family. In 2014, Nelson had cancer. However, with his strong will, he amazed everyone again.
【小题1】Which of the following is True according to the passage?A.The awards are handed out in Oxford. | B.Cats from different countries can win the awards. |
C.Winners will be given lots of money. | D.The UK hands out the awards every year. |
A.something was wrong with her legs | B.she wanted Pauline to help Richard |
C.someone would break into the house | D.Pauline was having a serious heart attack |
A.saving his owner's life successfully | B.taking care of his owner during the war |
C.helping his owner to get well again | D.looking after his owner in the hospital |
A.He was forced to jump into the sea. | B.He suffered from cancer and died in 2014. |
C.He lost an eye when hit with a stick. | D.He lived with fishermen by the sea for years. |
A.National Cat Awards | B.All Kinds of Cats on Show |
C.People's Pets-Cats | D.Awards for Cats and People |