Sipho is a 10-month-old dog. He is a therapy (治疗) dog. He helps young people with eating disorders (饮食失调). He can make them relax and laugh.

His owner Bronwyne Stott said : “He knows who is feeling worried. And he will sit with his chin (下巴) on their foot.” When he welcomes people at the door, they feel more relaxed right away.

The children and young people enjoy taking Sipho for a walk around the garden. They can sit and touch him. That makes them relax.

Sipho will be fully trained in the next eight months. Then he will start to work formally as a therapy dog.

1.How old is Sipho?

A 10 months old.

B 10 weeks old.

C 10 years old.

D 10 days old.

解析：选A。A细节理解题。根据第一段第一句“Sipho is a 10-month-old dog.”可知，西波10个月大。故选A。

2.What can Sipho do?

A He can laugh a lot.

B He can sit on his foot.

C He can help people relax.

D He can run around the garden.

解析：选C。C细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“He can make them relax and laugh.”可知，西波可以让人们感到放松，让他们开怀大笑。故选C。

3.Where does Sipho welcome people?

A In the garden.

B At the door.

C In the shop.

D In the park.

解析：选B。B细节理解题。根据第二段的“he welcomes people at the door”可知，西波在门口欢迎人们。故选B。

4.Who likes taking Sipho for a walk?

A Bronwyne Stott.

B The young.

C The old.

D Parents.

解析：选B。B细节理解题。根据倒数第二段第一句的“The children and young people enjoy taking Sipho for a walk”可知，儿童和年轻人喜欢带西波去散步。故选B。

5.When will Sipho start to work?

A In a year.

B In eight months.

C In eight weeks.

D In eight years.

解析：选B。B细节理解题。根据最后一段内容可知，西波将在接下来的8个月中接受充分训练，然后开始正式工作，即他8个月后开始工作。故选B。