2018年公共英语三级阅读模拟试题（二十）
When Ricochet was just a young pup，her owner Judy Fridono hoped the dog might one day become a service dog and help people.But Ricochet had other plans，at least for the first part.She failed at service dog training，but she went on to help millions of people around the world learn how to trust，how to love，and how to surf.
According to Fridono，the dog seemed naturally suited to life as a service dog.She was great with people，especially kids，and she had plenty of energy.But birds were her weakness.She just couldn't seem to stop running after them.And that's not a good quality for a service dog that needs to focus on the person she's helping.
Fridono said at the beginning she was disappointed when Ricochet didn't succeed at service dog school.But it wasn't long before the pup let her true skills shine through.At just 8 weeks old，Ricochet climbed on to a board that had been left in a children's pool，showing her special talent for balance.
Soon，Ricochet was making headlines as the beach-loving dog who could hang ten on a surfboard.But she wasn't finished showing off her special talents yet.
“One day at the beach，she jumped on a surfboard with a 14-year-old boy who had spinal cord(脊髓)injuries，”Fridono said.“It was at that moment that her life purpose to surf with people who are disabled was realized.She is just such an inspiration to everyone—she has got such a strong connection to people，and we see such improvements in the people who she surfs with.”
Ricochet now surfs daily with children and adults with special needs.She specializes in helping military veterans(退伍军人)with some diseases and children with autism(自闭症)by connecting with them in ways that no one else can.
【语篇解读】 本文介绍了小狗Ricochet成长为有特殊需要的人冲浪服务的过程。
★9.What do we know about Ricochet?
A.She has been helpful for many people.
B.She was taught how to surf.
C.She saved thousands of people's lives.
D.She learnt special skills at service dog school.
解析：推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“She is just such an inspiration to everyone—she has got such a strong connection to people，and we see such improvements in the people who she surfs with.”和最后一段内容，可推断Ricochet对很多人有帮助，故选A。
答案：A
10.What was Ricochet's shortcoming when in training school?
A.Impatience. B.Great pride.
C.Lack of concentration. D.Not being brave.
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段的描述“But birds were her weakness.She just couldn't seem to stop running after them.And that's not a good quality for a service dog that needs to focus on the person she's helping.”可知Ricochet容易分心，注意力不集中，故选C。
答案：C
★11.What may have amazed Fridono?
A.Ricochet's widespread popularity.
B.Ricochet's rapid progress.
C.Ricochet's extraordinary talents.
D.Ricochet's dropping out of school.
解析：推理判断题。根据第三段“Fridono said at the beginning she was disappointed when Ricochet didn't succeed at service dog school.But it wasn't long before the pup let her true skills shine through.”可推断Fridono可能惊讶于Ricochet的才能，故选C。
答案：C
★12.What can we infer from the text?
A.Ricochet once had a spinal cord injury.
B.Fridono made Ricochet's dream come true.
C.Ricochet has a unique connection with people having special needs.
D.Fridono helped Ricochet develop her skills and talents.
解析：推理判断题。根据文中最后一段内容“She specializes in helping military veterans(退伍军人)with some diseases and children with autism(自闭症)by connecting with them in ways that no one else can.”可推断Ricochet擅长帮助有特殊需要的人们，故选C。
答案：C
