五、阅读理解
The capybara(水豚)is popular among zoo visitors and animal experts. Here are some fun facts about these lovely animals.
They are big.
As one of the world's largest plant-eating animals, grown-up capybaras weigh around 50 kg, which are as heavy as some humans! They are usually about 1.2 m in length and are up to 60 cm tall. Although they are fat and big, they are fast runners that can run at a speed of up to 35 km an hour.
They love water.
Capybaras spend a lot of time in the water. They can move quickly through the water and stay underwater for up to five minutes at a time to avoid enemies. Capybaras have even been known to sleep in the water to prevent getting burned from the sun.
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Capybaras usually live in groups of between 10 and 20. What's more, capybaras enjoy making friends with other animals. It's common to see monkeys, rabbits, birds and even other capybaras resting on a capybara's back while it is eating.
They have an unusual diet.
Capybaras mainly eat tough grasses and they eat their own waste as well. They do this because the grasses they eat are difficult to digest(消化). The waste can help capybaras break down hard-to-digest food.
They were considered fish in ancient times.
In the 16th century, capybaras were classified(分类)as fish by some people on purpose. That was because Catholics(天主教教徒)were not allowed to eat red meat like beef and mutton(羊肉)during Lent, so they ate capybaras instead.
It's clear that whether it's on social media or at your local zoo, these lovely friends are sure to put a smile on your face.
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A. They are the world's largest animals.
B. They are the fastest runners among animals.
C. Young capybaras can be more than 60 cm tall.
D. Grown-up capybaras can be as heavy as some humans.
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A. They are very lazy animals.
B. They are very clever animals.
C. They're highly social animals.
D. They're highly trained animals.
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A. fresh
B. hard
C. green
D. soft
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A. The Habit-introduction About Capybaras
B. The Reason Why People Love Capybaras
C. The Special Capybaras Never to Be Seen
D. The Interesting Facts About Capybaras
The capybara(水豚)is popular among zoo visitors and animal experts. Here are some fun facts about these lovely animals.
They are big.
As one of the world's largest plant-eating animals, grown-up capybaras weigh around 50 kg, which are as heavy as some humans! They are usually about 1.2 m in length and are up to 60 cm tall. Although they are fat and big, they are fast runners that can run at a speed of up to 35 km an hour.
They love water.
Capybaras spend a lot of time in the water. They can move quickly through the water and stay underwater for up to five minutes at a time to avoid enemies. Capybaras have even been known to sleep in the water to prevent getting burned from the sun.
▲
Capybaras usually live in groups of between 10 and 20. What's more, capybaras enjoy making friends with other animals. It's common to see monkeys, rabbits, birds and even other capybaras resting on a capybara's back while it is eating.
They have an unusual diet.
Capybaras mainly eat tough grasses and they eat their own waste as well. They do this because the grasses they eat are difficult to digest(消化). The waste can help capybaras break down hard-to-digest food.
They were considered fish in ancient times.
In the 16th century, capybaras were classified(分类)as fish by some people on purpose. That was because Catholics(天主教教徒)were not allowed to eat red meat like beef and mutton(羊肉)during Lent, so they ate capybaras instead.
It's clear that whether it's on social media or at your local zoo, these lovely friends are sure to put a smile on your face.
(
D
) 1. What can we know about capybaras?A. They are the world's largest animals.
B. They are the fastest runners among animals.
C. Young capybaras can be more than 60 cm tall.
D. Grown-up capybaras can be as heavy as some humans.
(
C
) 2. Which of the following can be put in "▲".A. They are very lazy animals.
B. They are very clever animals.
C. They're highly social animals.
D. They're highly trained animals.
(
B
) 3. The underlined word "tough" in the passage probably means "".A. fresh
B. hard
C. green
D. soft
(
D
) 4. What is the best title for the passage?A. The Habit-introduction About Capybaras
B. The Reason Why People Love Capybaras
C. The Special Capybaras Never to Be Seen
D. The Interesting Facts About Capybaras
答案：1-4 DCBD
解析：
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### 五、阅读理解
水豚在动物园游客和动物专家中很受欢迎。以下是关于这些可爱动物的一些有趣事实。
#### 它们体型庞大。
作为世界上最大的食草动物之一，成年水豚体重约50千克，和一些人类的体重一样重！它们的体长通常约1.2米，身高可达60厘米。尽管它们又胖又大，但却是速度很快的奔跑者，奔跑速度可达每小时35千米。
#### 它们喜欢水。
水豚在水里度过很多时间。它们能在水中快速移动，并且一次能在水下停留长达五分钟以躲避敌人。众所周知，水豚甚至会在水里睡觉，以防止被太阳晒伤。
#### ▲
水豚通常以10到20只为一群生活。而且，水豚喜欢和其他动物交朋友。经常可以看到猴子、兔子、鸟甚至其他水豚在一只水豚进食时趴在它的背上休息。
#### 它们的饮食很特别。
水豚主要吃质地粗糙的草，而且它们也会吃自己的粪便。它们这样做是因为它们吃的草很难消化。粪便可以帮助水豚分解难以消化的食物。
#### 它们在古代被认为是鱼。
在16世纪，水豚被一些人故意归类为鱼。那是因为天主教教徒在大斋期不被允许吃牛肉和羊肉之类的红肉，所以他们就吃水豚来代替。
很明显，无论是在社交媒体上还是在你当地的动物园里，这些可爱的朋友肯定会让你露出笑容。
1. 关于水豚，我们能了解到什么？
A. 它们是世界上最大的动物。
B. 它们是动物中跑得最快的。
C. 幼年水豚的身高能超过60厘米。
D. 成年水豚的体重能和一些人类的体重一样重。
2. 以下哪一项可以填入“▲”处？
A. 它们是非常懒惰的动物。
B. 它们是非常聪明的动物。
C. 它们是高度群居性的动物。
D. 它们是经过高度训练的动物。
3. 文中划线单词“tough”的意思可能是“____”。
A. 新鲜的
B. 粗糙的；坚硬的
C. 绿色的
D. 柔软的
4. 这篇文章的最佳标题是什么？
A. 关于水豚的习性介绍
B. 人们喜欢水豚的原因
C. 从未见过的特殊水豚
D. 关于水豚的有趣事实
### 五、阅读理解
水豚在动物园游客和动物专家中很受欢迎。以下是关于这些可爱动物的一些有趣事实。
#### 它们体型庞大。
作为世界上最大的食草动物之一，成年水豚体重约50千克，和一些人类的体重一样重！它们的体长通常约1.2米，身高可达60厘米。尽管它们又胖又大，但却是速度很快的奔跑者，奔跑速度可达每小时35千米。
#### 它们喜欢水。
水豚在水里度过很多时间。它们能在水中快速移动，并且一次能在水下停留长达五分钟以躲避敌人。众所周知，水豚甚至会在水里睡觉，以防止被太阳晒伤。
#### ▲
水豚通常以10到20只为一群生活。而且，水豚喜欢和其他动物交朋友。经常可以看到猴子、兔子、鸟甚至其他水豚在一只水豚进食时趴在它的背上休息。
#### 它们的饮食很特别。
水豚主要吃质地粗糙的草，而且它们也会吃自己的粪便。它们这样做是因为它们吃的草很难消化。粪便可以帮助水豚分解难以消化的食物。
#### 它们在古代被认为是鱼。
在16世纪，水豚被一些人故意归类为鱼。那是因为天主教教徒在大斋期不被允许吃牛肉和羊肉之类的红肉，所以他们就吃水豚来代替。
很明显，无论是在社交媒体上还是在你当地的动物园里，这些可爱的朋友肯定会让你露出笑容。
1. 关于水豚，我们能了解到什么？
A. 它们是世界上最大的动物。
B. 它们是动物中跑得最快的。
C. 幼年水豚的身高能超过60厘米。
D. 成年水豚的体重能和一些人类的体重一样重。
2. 以下哪一项可以填入“▲”处？
A. 它们是非常懒惰的动物。
B. 它们是非常聪明的动物。
C. 它们是高度群居性的动物。
D. 它们是经过高度训练的动物。
3. 文中划线单词“tough”的意思可能是“____”。
A. 新鲜的
B. 粗糙的；坚硬的
C. 绿色的
D. 柔软的
4. 这篇文章的最佳标题是什么？
A. 关于水豚的习性介绍
B. 人们喜欢水豚的原因
C. 从未见过的特殊水豚
D. 关于水豚的有趣事实