and other cats to Iris, but that didn't help. Until cat Thula arrived, they got along very well in just a few weeks. Iris often draws about the cat's eyes and nose in her paintings.
Iris's mother said, "When Iris is painting, she tells Thula to sit if she jumps up onto the table. Thula stays there watching Iris with great interest."
Iris and Thula are always together, eating, sleeping, playing...Iris's mother found that it was easier to make Iris speak with others when Thula was around. "Thanks to Thula, Iris found a way to show her feelings and communicate with the world. She is happier than ever before."
41. Iris liked to before she learned painting.
A. talk with others
B. go to parks
C. go to school
D. be alone
42. Why did Iris's parents introduce animals to her?
A. Because they were good for Iris's illness.
B. Because Iris liked animals.
C. Because they wanted a pet.
D. Because Iris liked to draw animals.
43. What does Iris often draw about Thula?
A. Thula's ears and eyes.
B. Thula's hair and eyes.
C. Thula's eyes and nose.
D. Thula's mouth and nose.
44. Thula often when Iris is drawing.
A. plays with the pictures
B. draws pictures
C. jumps up and down
D. sits and watches
45. We can read the article most probably.
A. in a cartoon book
B. in a science magazine
C. on the Internet
D. in a travel guide
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50. His English isn't so good, but he can still e himself.
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