四、根据短文内容，在文中空白处填入 1 个适当的单词，或用括号内所给单词的正确形式填空。
I have a pet cat (name)Mimi. I like it very much. Mimi has a round face and big bright eyes. You can’t imagine how cute it is when Mimi looks at you. (it)fur is soft and short. So it likes to sleep in a warm place when the weather gets cold.
Mimi is very (friend). It always plays happily with everyone who comes to visit and of course everyone likes Mimi too! Also, Mimi often makes me (laugh). When I come home school, it always runs to me and (welcome)me. I feed it every day and make sure it has enough food and water.
Mimi likes to play and sleep. It often runs after (butterfly)in the yard. It likes to climb high up in the trees, but it can always go down (safe). When Mimi gets tired, it will find somewhere comfortable to have good rest.
Pet animals are lovely and wonderful. When you feel lonely, they are always your side. When you think there is no one to talk to, they are always there waiting for you.
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五、阅读理解。(2025·江苏扬州调研)
Man’s best friend: the loyal dog
Dogs, who have been our friends for thousands of years, are more than just pets—they’re family. With their wagging tails and warm eyes, these loyal animals can understand human emotions better than many people think. They could once work as hunters or guards, but today, they often become companions that bring joy to our lives.
In cities, you may see homeless dogs wandering the streets. Sadly, some humans forget their responsibility to look after these animals. Thankfully, many kind people work to save them. Animal shelters allow volunteers to feed and care for sick or lonely dogs. With proper training, even scared dogs can become confident and friendly.
Dogs’ amazing abilities make them true heroes. Some can smell diseases in humans, while others help blind people walk safely. Police dogs could find missing persons or detect danger. Their bravery and intelligence remind us why they deserve our respect.
If you want to adopt a dog, remember: they need daily walks, healthy food, and lots of love. A happy dog’s playful energy will fill your home with laughter. Let’s promise never to forget that saving animals is also saving kindness in our world.
()1. What could dogs do in the past according to the text?
A. Play with children daily.
B. Work as hunters or guards.
C. Detect diseases in humans.
D. Guide blind people safely.
()2. What do animal shelters allow volunteers to do?
A. Train police dogs for danger detection.
B. Adopt all homeless dogs immediately.
C. Feed and care for sick dogs.
D. Build new homes for stray dogs.
()3. What special ability do police dogs have?
A. Smell flowers in gardens.
B. Find missing persons.
C. Bring joy to families.
D. Cook healthy meals.
()4. What do dogs need most when being adopted?
A. Expensive toys and fancy clothes.
B. Daily walks, healthy food and lots of love.
C. Being left alone at home.
D. Weekly visits to pet salons.