It was windy and cold when a store owner was sticking a sign above his door that read “Pets for Sale”. Just as he expected, soon a little boy appeared by the store.
“How much are you going to sell the dogs for？” he asked. The store owner answered, “$10 for each.” The little boy reached in his pocket and pulled out some change. “I have $2.5，” he said. “May I please look at them？”
The store owner smiled, taking out five dogs but one was left behind. Immediately the little boy singled it out and said, “What's wrong with that little dog？” The store owner explained that the little puppy was disabled. It would always be lame.
The little boy became excited. “That is the little puppy that I want to buy.” The store owner said, “No, you don't want to buy that little dog. If you really want him, I'll just give him to you.”
The little boy got quite upset. He looked into the store owner's eyes, pointing his finger, and said, “I don't want you to give him to me. That dog is worth every bit as much as all the other dogs and I'll pay full price. In fact, I'll give you $2.5 now, and 50 cents a month until I have him paid for.”
The store owner countered, “You really don't want to buy this little dog. He is never going to be able to run and jump and play with you like the other puppies.” To this, the little boy reached down and rolled up his trousers leg to show his left leg supported by a big metal stick. He looked up at the store owner and softly answered, “Well, I don't run so well myself, and the little puppy will need someone who understands！”
1. Why did the shop owner stick the sign?
A. To advertise all his goods.
B. To attract little children.
C. To warn the danger of dogs.
D. To keep the wind out.
2. Why did the boy become excited when he knew the dog was lame?
A. He could buy it at a low price.
B. He had not enough money for a good one.
C. He found something to show his understanding.
D. He found a partner that could share his sadness.
3．If the boy got the dog at last, he would pay off for it________.
A. in 15 months B. in 3 months
C. in 1 year D. at that time
答案
本文通过一个小男孩来买一条残疾的小狗的故事来说明一个道理：理解、尊重的重要性。
1. B 细节理解题。从第一段内容了解到该商店老板是要出售宠物狗，牌子上写的是Pets for Sale，以吸引孩子来买宠物，故选B。
2. C 推理判断题。孩子听到这条小狗残疾，结合自己的经历，好像找到了知己，由此他因为感到自己有责任帮助它而感到兴奋。
3. A 细节理解题。由于孩子只有$2.5，而小狗的价格为每条$10。若全价买下来且每月还50 cents，那剩下的$7.5还要15个月。
