Wherever she goes, Molly leaves her mark. Without saying a word, she speaks to people with her
kind eyes. Even when she walks away, she leaves an impression. Molly's mark is a smile, stamped into
the ground by the horseshoe at the bottom of her false leg.
A few years ago, Molly was badly attacked by a dog. The dog bit all four or Molly's legs and left
large cuts in her face. Molly's owner, Kate Harris, took her to an animal hospital. Doctors there were
able to save Molly's life, but soon one of her legs became very infected(感染).
At first, doctors thought Molly would have to be put to sleep. But Molly changed their minds. This
pony, doctors noticed, shifted her weight, and rested her good leg from time to time. Doctors knew that
Molly had amazing intelligence, and that she wanted to live.
Several doctors operated on Molly, and removed her infected leg. A false leg was made for her. The
leg was a hollow case with a pole at the bottom for balance. Doctors gave Molly a special horseshoe at
the bottom of the leg. This horseshoe she had a stamp of a smile face in it!
After the operation, Molly walked around on all four legs, as if nothing had ever happened to her!
Now, with every step she takes, she stamps a smile in the dirt. But she leaves her mark in other ways,
too.
Kaye Harris took Molly to the false leg center. There were children there who, like Molly, had artificial
arms or legs. They were amazed to see a pony with a false leg. Molly made them smile and gave them
hope. Soon, Molly began to visit schools, nursing homes,army bases and hospitals. A book was even
written about Molly!
1. Molly is the name of a________.
A. dog
B. horse
C. parent
D. child
2. Which of the following is true according to the text?
A. Molly can speak to people in kind words.
B. Kay Harris took Molly to a children's hospital after the attack.
C. In the beginning, doctors had planned to end Molly's life.
D. Molly sometimes leaves smiling marks on people's faces.
3. What is unique about Molly?
A. Molly has a false leg with a horseshoe shaped like a smiling face.
B. Molly ran a race and won the first prize.
C. Molly often visits places such as schools and parks.
D. Molly has become a symbol of hope for people of all ages.
4. Which is the best title for the passage?
A. A Book on Molly
B. A False Leg
C. A successful Operation
D. Leaving her Mark
