Ⅲ. 阅读理解（共 10 小题,每小题 2 分,满分 20 分）
A
Sam can't see. So he has a special friend, a guide dog(导盲犬) called Oscar. Oscar takes Sam to school every day. They get to school at 7:15 a.m.
Oscar helps Sam in the sports class. And in the music class Oscar sings, too. It's funny and everyone is happy.
After school, Oscar takes Sam to the bus stop at 5:15 p.m. Sometimes they stop first for an ice cream. Oscar likes it, too. Then they take a bus to go home.
In the evening, Oscar is tired but he is happy. He relaxes beside Sam's chair. Then Sam and Oscar go to bed at the same time.
()36. What is Oscar?
A. A boy. B. A student.
C. A girl. D. A guide dog.
()37. Why does Oscar take Sam to school?
A. Because Sam is too young.
B. Because Sam can't walk.
C. Because Sam can't see.
D. Because Sam can't say.
()38. How do they go home?
A. By bike. B. By bus.
C. On foot. D. By car.
()39. In what class can Oscar help Sam?
A. The sports class.
B. The math class.
C. The music class.
D. All classes.
()40. How long do Oscar and Sam stay at school?
A. 10 hours. B. 2 hours.
C. 5 hours. D. 8 hours.

36.D 解析:文章开头明确提到“a guide dog(导盲犬) called Oscar”,所以奥斯卡是一只导盲犬,选D。
37.C 解析:由“Sam can't see. So he has a special friend...”可知,萨姆看不见,所以需要导盲犬带他上学,故选C。
38.B 解析:由“Then they take a bus to go home.”可知,他们坐公交车回家,故选B。
39.A 解析:由“Oscar helps Sam in the sports class.”可知,奥斯卡在体育课上帮助萨姆,故选A。
40.A 解析:他们早上7:15到校,下午5:15去公交站准备回家,计算可知他们的在校时间为10小时,故选A。