Barb Felt has been breeding dogs at Rolling Oak Goldens for over 40 years now, but she had never welcomed a litter (一窝幼崽) quite like this one. First of all, all 11 puppies were female, a rarity that she’d never experienced before. Not to mention, one of them was born without her right front paw. “It was truly a special dog, so we knew right away Marvel is going to have a very special purpose in life,” Barb said.

She took to Facebook to ask her friends and fans of the farm for name ideas for this wonderful dog. Many people contacted her hoping to adopt the little one, but Barb was hoping to find someone who also has a limb difference. She had heard another story about a little dog with a missing paw going to a child with a prosthetic (假肢), and she wanted to do the same.

As luck would have it, a woman saw the Facebook post and instantly thought of the Williams family in Minnesota. The woman not only owns one of Barb’s dogs from a previous litter, but she is also an occupational therapist for Paxton Williams, a 7-year-old boy who had lost his right leg when he was 4.

Barb reached out to Paxton’s family, and his dad, Blaine Williams, was immediately on board with the idea! “We spoke and they came and they met Marvel,” Barb said. “At that time we hadn’t really named Marvel yet.” The adults wisely left the name up to Paxton, who is a big “Avengers” fan. Naturally, he loved Marvel, so it stuck! “When they came and met Marvel, it was perfect,” Barb added.

The adoption took a few weeks, but Marvel has since landed in her forever home. She’s fitting right in, and Paxton loves having someone to share his experiences with! “Like I said previously, a match made in heaven,” Barb said. “They’re a great family. We just feel so fortunate to be a part of this for them.” 

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1.What can we know according to Paragraph 1?

A Barb Felt just began to serve Rolling Oak Goldens.

B One of the dogs was physically disabled.

C The newly born dogs were male except one.

D Marvel would have a mission in the future.

解析：选B。B细节理解题。根据第一段Not to mention, one of them was born without her right front paw.可知，其中一只狗崽天生没有右前爪。故选B。

2.What did Barb do to help the special dog?

A She turned to others for help online.

B She discussed about it with her friends.

C She planned to install a prosthetic for the dog.

D She looked for someone with a limb difference.

解析：选D。D细节理解题。根据第二段Many people contacted her hoping to adopt the little one, but Barb was hoping to find someone who also has a limb difference.可知，许多人联系巴尔布希望收养这个小家伙，但巴尔布希望找到一个同样有肢体差异的人。故选D。

3.Why was the dog given a name Marvel?

A Because the doctor Marvel saved Paxton’s life.

B Because the Paxton’s former dog’s name is Marvel.

C Because Paxton loves the character Marvel in a film.

D Because Marvel is the one who often helps Paxton’s family.

解析：选C。C细节理解题。根据第四段The adults wisely left the name up to Paxton, who is a big “Avengers” fan. Naturally, he loved Marvel, so it stuck!可知，因为帕克斯顿是《复仇者联盟》的忠实粉丝，他很喜欢Marvel，所以给狗狗取名Marvel。故选C。

4.What’s Paxton’s attitude to the adoption?

A He disagreed to accept Marvel at first.

B He hoped to adopt more than one pet.

C He misunderstood his parents’ intention.

D He has been satisfied with Marvel since it came.

解析：选D。D推理判断题。根据最后一段She’s fitting right in, and Paxton loves having someone to share his experiences with!可知，狗狗Marvel适应得很好，帕克斯顿也喜欢有人分享他的经历！由此说明帕克斯顿对Marvel的到来感到很满意。故选D。