阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
About three years ago, I noticed a newcomer to this colorful and happy display. It was a baby chipmunk(花栗鼠), apparently on its own. Over that summer, I watched it grow. The brown and black stripes(条状)on its back darkened. The next summer, it was back, and I wondered whether it would trust me to feed it by hand or let me pet it. I decided to employ the tricks I used to persuade wild cats to come close for food: patience, a soft voice, slow moves and repetition. Before it would approach, I’d put down its favorite food—sunflower seeds, bend over and keep very still. I’d leave my open hand in place, unmoving, so the animal would know I wouldn’t seize it. I continued doing this for a few weeks. Finally, late in that second summer, it did show more trust. One day as I offered a seed on my fingertips, it approached and carefully took the seed into its mouth. It never bit my fingers. I was elated that we had made a breakthrough of trust. After about two months of this routine, I went further. With one finger, I petted its back once, but it didn’t move away. I then petted with two fingers. Again, it stayed put, eating seeds.
Today, the Chipmunk comes out of hiding when I call its name, and lets me pet its soft, silky body. Whenever I am doing this, I feel calmer. To my surprise, I also feel a sense of greater respect for nature and its creatures and the opportunity to observe, protect and save wildlife. Most of all, I've saved the wonderful memories gathered during these glorious summer months in my Long Island garden.
21. What did the writer do before the Chipmunk trusted him enough to get closer?
A. Petted its back. B. Offered it food.
C. Called its name. D. Watched it play.
22. What does the underlined word “elated” in the second paragraph mean?
A. disappointed B. excited C. frightened D. puzzled
23. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. A furry friend and a bond of trust
B. A lovely animal and an adventure
C. A stress reliever and a calm mind
D. A newcomer and its protection
21--23BBA
A
From my kitchen windows, I watch colorful birds responding for black-oiled sunflower seeds, split peanuts, and cut grapes and apples on the ground. The scene is delightful and calming.About three years ago, I noticed a newcomer to this colorful and happy display. It was a baby chipmunk(花栗鼠), apparently on its own. Over that summer, I watched it grow. The brown and black stripes(条状)on its back darkened. The next summer, it was back, and I wondered whether it would trust me to feed it by hand or let me pet it. I decided to employ the tricks I used to persuade wild cats to come close for food: patience, a soft voice, slow moves and repetition. Before it would approach, I’d put down its favorite food—sunflower seeds, bend over and keep very still. I’d leave my open hand in place, unmoving, so the animal would know I wouldn’t seize it. I continued doing this for a few weeks. Finally, late in that second summer, it did show more trust. One day as I offered a seed on my fingertips, it approached and carefully took the seed into its mouth. It never bit my fingers. I was elated that we had made a breakthrough of trust. After about two months of this routine, I went further. With one finger, I petted its back once, but it didn’t move away. I then petted with two fingers. Again, it stayed put, eating seeds.
Today, the Chipmunk comes out of hiding when I call its name, and lets me pet its soft, silky body. Whenever I am doing this, I feel calmer. To my surprise, I also feel a sense of greater respect for nature and its creatures and the opportunity to observe, protect and save wildlife. Most of all, I've saved the wonderful memories gathered during these glorious summer months in my Long Island garden.
21. What did the writer do before the Chipmunk trusted him enough to get closer?
A. Petted its back. B. Offered it food.
C. Called its name. D. Watched it play.
22. What does the underlined word “elated” in the second paragraph mean?
A. disappointed B. excited C. frightened D. puzzled
23. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. A furry friend and a bond of trust
B. A lovely animal and an adventure
C. A stress reliever and a calm mind
D. A newcomer and its protection
21--23BBA
