A Japanese zoo has apologized for naming a baby monkey Charlotte after many people say it is disrespectful to the British people.

Mt Monkey Park asked the public from 27 March to name the new born monkey. At first, Kei, which means "light", was the front in the list. But, after the naming of Britain's new princess earlier this week, the name Charlotte ran to the top of the list and was chosen. After the name was open to public, many people said it "rude to the British people".

The zoo responded by saying: "We deeply apologize for causing trouble to many people over the naming of the first baby (monkey). A zoo official added: "The name Charlotte suddenly became the most popular choice - with 59 votes out of the total 853 - after the British baby princess's name was announced. Since we announced the name we've been receiving calls and emails from people , they all thought it was rude to British people."

He said the zoo is now considering the idea of choosing another name for the monkey.

People had asked how Japanese people would think if a British zoo were to name an animal after a member of Japan's imperial family.

The British royal family is very popular in Japan and a recent visit by William was followed closely by Japanese media.

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1.Which word has the similar meaning of “disrespectful” in the passage?

A Light.

B Rude.

C Imperial.

D Royal.

解析：选B。 B语义理解题。根据第1段中it is disrespectful to the British people.与第2段最后一句many people said it "rude to the British people".可知，故选B。

2.Which could be the name of the baby monkey before Charllote?

A Kei.

B Light.

C Princess.

D William.

解析：选A。A判断推理题。根据第2段第2句At first, Kei, which means "light", was the front in the list.可知，故选A。

3. How many people voted for the monkey’s name?

A 59

B 95

C 853

D 538

解析：选C。C 细节理解题。根据第3段第2句…with 59 votes out of the total 853…可知，故选C。

4.Who is William？

A He is a member of Japan's imperial family.

B He is a member of the British royal family.

C He is a reporter of Britain.

D He is a reporter of Japan’s media.

解析：选B。B判断推理题。根据文章最后一句The British royal family is very popular in Japan and a recent visit by William was followed closely by Japanese media.可知，故选B。

5.What’s the best title for the passage?

A Zoo apologized for monkey named Charlotte.

B A monkey named Charlotte.

C The British baby princess.

D A special Japanese monkey.

解析：选A。A文章标题题。A项“动物园就给猴子取名为Charlotte而道歉”符合文章主旨，可选；BCD三项均未能体现文章中，故选A。