24-year-old koala Midori of Japan is now recognized as the oldest living koala in captivity (圈养) and oldest koala in captivity ever. Living at Awaji Farm Park England Hill in Minami Awaji, Hyogo Prefecture, Midori's current age is the human equivalent of over 110 years old! On average, koalas live to 15 to 16; Midori's age far goes beyond that. What is more amazing is that Midori still climbs trees, feeds by herself, and in a condition where she can appear in front of visitors.

According to Kazuhiko Tahara, the head of England Hill, Midori's health and longevity would not have been possible without other people's support. "It's thanks to much support and courage from everyone, including farmers who deliver fresh Eucalyptus (桉树) to us."

Midori was born on the 1st of February, 1997, in Australia. In 2003, Midori was sent from Yanchep National Park to Hyogo Prefecture as a gift from the Western Australia state government. Midori's typical day (like other koalas) she eats and sleeps and then she repeats that cycle. Sometimes zookeepers have to help her with feeding or excretion (排便). According to the keeper who looks after Midori, her unique feature comes straight after climbing up a tree," she shakes her head and makes a smug face."

Midori was one of four koalas that came to England Park in 2003, and at the time, staff at England Park didn't expect Midori to live for this long. "She was the slimmest and the most helpless-looking of the four. We didn't expect her to live for such a length for that reason, so she's surprised us!"

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1.What can we know from the passage?

A Midori is in a poor living condition.

B Midori doesn’t like to get close to visitors.

C Midori becomes the oldest koala in the wild.

D Midori creates the world’s long life record.

解析：选D。D细节理解题。根据第一段24-year-old koala Midori of Japan is now recognized as the oldest living koala in captivity (圈养) and oldest koala in captivity ever.可知，日本24岁的考拉Midori是目前圈养的年龄最大的考拉，也是有史以来圈养的年龄最大的考拉。故选D。

2.What probably made Midori live so long according to the passage? a.Living in captivity b.Human’s careful care c.Good weather condition d.Enough food supply

A a, b, c

B b, c, d

C a, b, d

D a, b, c, d

解析：选C。C细节理解题。根据第一段及第二段可知，Midori是圈养考拉，受到饲养员的精心照顾，食物充足，这些大概就是她能长寿的原因。故选C。

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to Paragraph 3?

A Midori likes living a peaceful and easy life.

B Midori does not have any bad living habits.

C Midori often shakes hands with the zookeepers.

D Midori was sent from Japan to Australia.

解析：选A。A推理判断题。根据第三段Midori's typical day (like other koalas) she eats and sleeps and then she repeats that cycle.可知，像其他考拉一样，Midori典型的一天就是吃和睡，然后重复这个周期。由此推断她喜欢平静安逸的生活。故选A。

4.What impression did Midori leave on the zookeepers in the past?

A She was so lovely and easy-going.

B She was a thin and small koala.

C She was thought to live a long life.

D She was healthier than other koalas.

解析：选B。B推理判断题。根据最后一段She was the slimmest and the most helpless-looking of the four. 可知，Midori入园时是四只考拉中最苗条、最无助的一个。由此推断她当时是一只瘦小的考拉。故选B。