Fiona is a very old dog. She lived in an animal shelter (收容所) for over 11 years. There were many animals in the shelter. This year in 2024, she finally got her luck.

Last month, the pooch was sent to Carrie Saskowski’s home. It’s her new home. Saskowski felt very sad about Fiona’s past. She said, “It was just so sad to me, could we have the best life together?”

Saskowski wants to give her much love. She wants to give Fiona the best life. There is a big yard in her new home. And there are also some dog brothers and sisters.

1.When did Fiona start to live in the animal shelter?

A In 2024.

B In 2013.

C In 2003.

D In 2012.

解析：选B。B数字计算题。根据第一段中的“She lived in an animal shelter for over 11 years.”“This year in 2024”可知菲奥娜是在11年前进的收容所，即2013年。故选B。

2.What does the underlined “the pooch” refer to?

A Fiona.

B Carrie Saskowski.

C The animal shelter.

D Carrie Saskowski’s home.

解析：选A。A词意指代题。根据前文第一段可知，菲奥娜是一条狗，在拥挤的动物收容所过了11年，今年，她终于时来运转。结合划线部分后文可知，她的好运是获得了新家，由此可推知，the pooch指的是这只狗菲奥娜。故选A。

3.How did Saskowski feel about Fiona’s past?

A Sad.

B Angry.

C Happy.

D Worried.

解析：选A。A细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Saskowski felt very sad about Fiona’s past.”可知，Saskowski对菲奥娜的过去感到悲伤。故选A。

4.4.What will Saskowski give to Fiona? ①Lots of love. ②Good life. ③Brothers and sisters. ④Parents.

A ②③④

B ①②③

C ①③④

D ①②④

解析：选B。B细节理解题。根据最后一段可知，Saskowski要给菲奥娜很多爱，很好的生活以及很多兄弟姐妹。未提及父母。故选B。

5.In which part of a newspaper can we read the passage?

A People.

B Travel.

C Culture.

D Animals.

解析：选D。D推理判断题。根据全文内容可知，文章讲述了一条在收容所待了11年的狗狗终于找到新家的故事，读者最有可能在一份报纸的“动物版块”读到本文。故选D。