Many animals are born in the spring. The weather is warmer. The days are longer. The plants that animals eat start to grow. Here are some kinds of baby animals you may see in spring.
A baby rabbit is called a kit or kitten. A mother can give birth to 14 kittens at a time. The kittens sleep in nests (巢穴) in the ground. A baby deer is called a fawn. Fawns are born with a reddish coat. It has white spots. This helps them blend in (融入). It keeps them safe. A baby sheep is called a lamb. Lambs are often born as twins. They can walk right after being born. Baby ducks are called ducklings. They come out of eggs. Ducklings have much down (绒毛). Ducklings stay close to their mother. They always follow her everywhere.
You may see a baby animal by itself. ▲ You should not put your hand onto it. Its mother is probably not far away. If the animal is hurt, call an animal care center.
1.Many animals are born in _______ weather.
A cold
B cool
C hot
D warm
解析:选D。D 细节理解题。根据第一段第一二句“Many animals are born in the spring. The weather is warmer.”可知很多动物在春天温暖的天气里出生。故选D。
2.Which of the following has white spots?
A A kitten.
B A fawn.
C A lamb.
D A duckling.
解析:选B。B 细节理解题。根据第二段第五六句“Fawns are born with a light red coat. It has white spots.”可知,幼鹿身上有白色斑点。故选B。
3.What do ducklings often do?
A They sleep.
B They walk.
C They have eggs.
D They follow their mother.
解析:选D。D 细节理解题。根据第二段最后两句“Ducklings stay close to their mother. They always follow her everywhere.”可知,小鸭子总是跟着它们的妈妈。故选D。
4.How many kinds of animals are mentioned(提到) in the passage?
A Two.
B Three.
C Four.
D Five.
解析:选C。C 细节理解题。综合理解第二段可知,本文总共提到了四种动物:兔子,鹿,绵羊和鸭子。故选C。
5.Which can be put back to the “ ▲ ”?
A What should you do?
B Where is its mother?
C How can you help it?
D When can you touch it?
解析:选A。A 推理判断题。根据题空后面句子“You should not put your hand onto it.”(你不应该触摸它)可知,题空处询问“你应该做什么?”另外,根据should可知,题空问句应该含有情态动词should。故选A。