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"Our Beloved Kitty"
In our neighborhood, there was a cat named Kitty that caught our attention. Kitty was a rather pitiful sight. She was so thin that her bones were almost visible through her fur. It was evident that she had been struggling to find enough food and shelter.
Kitty had a deep - rooted fear of human touch. Whenever anyone approached her with the intention of petting her, she would immediately dart away, her eyes wide with terror. It was as if she had had some unpleasant encounters with humans in the past that made her so distrustful.
One sunny day, a small ball rolled into our yard. It was a simple, colorful ball that had been left there by some children from the neighborhood. Little did we know that this ball would be the start of a new chapter in our lives with Kitty.
Kitty, who had a natural affinity for balls, noticed it from afar. She couldn't resist the allure of the ball and cautiously made her way towards it. In her eagerness to play with the ball, she ended up following it right into the house where my husband and I lived.
When we first saw her inside our house, we were both taken aback. But instead of shooing her away, we decided to let her be. We watched her from a distance as she played with the ball, her eyes full of curiosity and a touch of timidity.
As days passed, Kitty began to realize that we meant her no harm. She started to linger around the house more often. We would leave some food and water out for her, and gradually, she started to accept our presence.
She especially liked the old, comfortable couch in our living room. Many a time, we would find her curled up on it, sleeping soundly in a perfect circle. Her fur would be all fluffed up, and she looked like a warm, furry ball of comfort.
One time, my husband accidentally dropped a piece of string while knitting. Kitty immediately pounced on it, thinking it was a new plaything. She batted it around the room, chasing it with great enthusiasm. We couldn't help but laugh at her antics.
Another time, Kitty got herself into a bit of a mess. She had climbed onto a shelf and knocked over a small vase. When she realized what she had done, she crouched down in a corner, looking guilty. But we just gently picked up the pieces and reassured her that it was okay.
Over time, Kitty became an integral part of our lives. She would greet us at the door when we came home, rubbing against our legs affectionately. We were glad that we had given her a chance, and she had repaid us with so much love and joy.
1.What was Kitty like when she was first noticed in the neighborhood?
A. She was fat and friendly.
B. She was thin and afraid of humans.
C. She was energetic and loved playing with people.
D. She was healthy but very shy.
2.What was the turning point in the relationship between the author's family and Kitty?
A. The children from the neighborhood left a ball in the yard.
B. The author's husband dropped a piece of string.
C. Kitty climbed onto a shelf and knocked over a vase.
D. The author and her husband decided to shoo Kitty away.
3.Why did Kitty look guilty one time according to the passage?
A. She stole some food from the author's house.
B. She played with the ball too roughly.
C. She knocked over a small vase.
D. She scratched the couch.
4.What can we infer from the passage about the author's family?
A. They were strict with animals.
B. They were kind - hearted and patient.
C. They liked to keep many pets.
D. They were very wealthy.
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