1.
The attendant was reluctant to unlock King for Gallagher because
________. ( A
)
(a)
he thought that King was too wild to be brought under control
(b)
he was afraid that King might attack him
(c)
he didn’t think Gallagher really wanted a dog
(d)
the dog was heading a pack of running dogs
2.
Gallapher chose King and appreciated its ______ most.
( B
)
(a)
tenderness
(b)
toughness
(c)
wildness
(d)
cleverness
3.
After Gallagher decided to take King, ________.
( C
)
(a)
he never doubted his decision
(b)
he was a bit afraid that it might also die
(c)
he doubted for a moment his decision
(d) he regretted it
4.
Gallagher left the canine division because ________.(
D
)
(a)
his wife didn’t like dogs
(b)
there was no good dog available
(c)
he wanted to join the New York City Police
(d)
he was still sad about the death of Buddy
5.
When Gallagher began to train King, the dog ________.
( C
)
(a)
behaved like a real police dog
(b)
appeared first rate
(c)
refused to have training
(d)
showed great interest in training courses
6.
During his final test King _________. ( D
)
(a)
had difficulty finding the hidden drugs
(b)
found an old mattress instead of drugs
(c)
was very happy and passed the test successfully
(d)
was not doing as well as expected
7.
During his first real job, King was called Pizza Dog since
________. ( D
)
(a)
he liked pizza
(b)
he hated pizza
(c)
he showed great interest in pizza
(d)
he was thought unable to find drugs but pizza
8.During
his greatest challenge in 1994, King found a great amount
of drugs hidden ________ of a truck. ( C
)
(a)
in storage boxes
(b)
under the bed
(c)
in the bed
(d)
under the driver’s seat
9.
Gallapher thinks that _________. ( D
)
(a)
any dog can be trained to be a good canine cop like King
(b)
a dog like King cannot be trained
(c)
not every dog can be trained to be one like King
(d)
King is an exceptionally good dog
C.
Understanding vocabulary.
Choose the correct definition according to the context.
1.
Gallagher looked at the card attached to the
cage: "Part German shepherd. Part husky. Think he's called
King." ( A
)
(a)
affixed
(b)
pasted
(c)
addressed
(d)
pointing
2.
When Gallagher held it closer, the dog moved suddenly, clamping
his powerful jaws on the heavy wire mesh.
( B
)
(a)
wall
(b)
net
(c)
string
(d)
stick
3.
He’s got real spirit, thought Gallagher as the two played
tug of war. ( A
)
(a)
had a test of strength
(b)
played a game of wisdom
(c)
fought fiercely
(d) were on friendly terms
4.
Gallagher joined the New York City Police Department but soon
he began thinking of quitting the force.
( D
)
(a)
knowing
(b)
gaining
(c)
joining
(d)
leaving
5.
"Buddy was bigger than you, King─and a lot prettier," he
confided. "But you've got the edge in toughness." ( A
)
(a)
advantage
(b)
boldness
(c)
experience
(d)
appearance
6.
The dog looked scruffier than ever. He’d smashed
his left ear, which now swiveled sideways while the other
stood straight as a spike.
