BIt was late-an unrecognized and slow hour.In front of me was a large dog,showing hisjaws so hard that his teeth gave a loud sound with each bark.His eyes were locked on me,desperate for the toy in my hand.But he wasn't playing-he was feeling uneasy.As I cautiously held my ground,his bark changed to a shout,then he gave a short andfrightening roar.That was when my unease gave way to something far more primitive:Ifear.This was no ordinary dog.Dyngo,ten-year-old,had been trained to push his six-stonebody toward enemies,locking his jaws around them.This dog had saved thousands of livesNow he was in my flat in Washington DC.Just 72 hours earlier,I had travelled across thecountry to get Dyngo back from Luke Air Force Base near Phoenix,Arizona,so that hecould live out his remaining years with me.That first night,May 9,2016,after we'd settled into my hotel room,Dyngo sat on thebed waiting for me.As I was gradually sleeping.I felt his body moving,and I smiled:Dyngo is a dog who dreams.The next morning,when I came out from the bathroom after ashower,.it was like stepping into a hen house massacre(屠宰场):feathers floated in the air.In the middle of the bed was Dyngo.panting over a pile of torn-pieces pillows.On the flight home,Dyngo was allowed to sit at my feet in the broad first row,but hesoon had bouts of vomiting()in between his attempts to tear the blanket I'd broughthim.The pilot announced Dyngo's military status,inspiring applause from the whole cabin.When we reached my flat.we both collapsed from exhaustion.It would be our last bit ofshared peace for many months.24.Why did the author say Dyngo was no ordinary dog?A.Because it was a large and fierce dog.B.Because it could live with anyone peacefullyC.Because it was once a trained military dogD.Because it had saved thousands of lives in Washington DC25.What can we conclude from Paragraph 4?A.Dreaming is an abnormal behavior for Dyngo.B.Dyngo enjoys tearing things up like other dogs.C.Dyngo always prepares to wait for his owner after a shower.D.Panting over a pillow is Dyngo's most favorite activity.26.How was their flight home according to the passage?A.It was tiring but inspiring that Dyngo received passengers'recognition.B.It was disappointing because everyone was frightened by Dyngo.C.It was annoyed that Dyngo fell ill on board unexpectedlyD.It was peaceful and smooth without any bothers.英语试卷第5页(共12页)