In Melbourne’s Lort Smith Animal Hospital in 2009, Monti was adopted by Mum .The 36 she shared with him was unbelievably strong. Monti took away a lot of 37 for Mum and really made her happy. He had been 38 by his former owner so he really took to our family. He was Mum’s 39 friend and enjoyed her attention.
Not long after she adopted Monti, Mum came out of 40 after a near-death experience. I had put her to bed and went to bed myself, dead tired. Monti slept on Mum’s bed, acting as a guard, and I had left the bedroom door slightly open 41 she called out.
I was in a deep sleep when I awoke to Monti trying to lick my face. I was so 42 that I drove him away but he refused, which was really out of 43 for him. Suddenly, I heard the faintest of voices calling out for 44 . I jumped from my bed and rushed to the bathroom where I found my mother almost unconscious (失去知觉的) and 45 in blood.
I called the ambulance and she arrived at the hospital without a pulse, 46 the medical team was able to bring Mum back to life and gradually she made a full 47 . We were blessed to have her in our lives for another three 48 . But for Monti’s efforts that night, I know we would have 49 her.
After Mum passed away in 2012, Monti was extremely 50 and anxious. He couldn’t find peace and constantly searched for her. Shortly after she 51 , he developed a facial palsy (面瘫) that paralyzed half his face. I honestly believe it was due to his stress and the heartbreak of 52 my mum.
I love deserted dogs. They are certainly different from other dogs—not because they are “damaged”, but because they are thankful. They 53 know they have been given another chance and they love you 54 it.
Monti has now become used to his new life with me. He is happy and 55 and has almost fully recovered from the palsy. My family will be forever grateful for his heroic deed that granted us that extra precious time with our mother.
36. A. impression B. routine C. relationship D. origin
37. A. weakness B. loneliness C. illness D. shyness
38. A. deserted B. attacked C. poisoned D. tied
39. A. constant B. virtual C. powerful D. senior
40. A. studio B. neighborhood C. ruins D. hospital
41. A. even if B. in case C. as if D. so that
42. A. tired B. disappointed C. delighted D. amazed
43. A. control B. place C. order D. character
44. A. water B. shampoo C. tobacco D. help
45. A. preserved B. erupted C. covered D. floated
46. A. so B. but C. because D. though
47. A. circle B. purchase C. description D. recovery
48. A. days B. weeks C. months D. years
49. A. recognized B. honored C. lost D. removed
50. A. upset B. excited C. embarrassed D. concerned
51. A. died B. disappeared C. sighed D. suffered
52. A. comforting B. missing C. tricking D. tolerating
53. A. thus B. anyhow C. therefore D. somehow
54. A. by B. on C. for D. at
55. A. content B. passive C. rare D. unique