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As night falls in a Shanghai neighborhood, a raccoon dog peeks out from the base of a wall. It skillfully passes a row of trash bins and slips into the depths of a greenbelt, just as it does almost every evening.

This scene is becoming increasingly common. According to reports, raccoon dogs have been spotted in over 300 neighborhoods across Shanghai. But they are not alone — wild boars (野猪) are frequently seen in Nanjing’s green spaces, and birds nest under the eaves of buildings in many Chinese cities. “You gradually realize you keep running into animals you wouldn’t expect to see in the city,” one person said.

Why are wild animals entering our cities? Experts explain that species like raccoon dogs are highly adaptable. With improving urban (城市的) environments — more green spaces, cleaner air, and fewer natural predators — they find suitable homes in parks, under buildings, or in quiet corners. Their presence is actually a sign of healthier urban ecosystems.

Living safely with wildlife requires simple rules: do not panic, do not touch, do not feed, and do not harm them. Feeding is especially discouraged, as it alters animals’ natural behavior and brings them too close to residential areas, which can lead to problems. Cities like Shanghai are now taking action — doing wildlife surveys, improving waste management, and raising public awareness.

These animals are quietly returning to our urban landscapes. Through understanding, respect, and thoughtful measures, humans and wildlife can learn to share the city — making it a more lively and balanced home for all.

1.1.When does the raccoon dog usually appear?

A In the morning.

B At midnight.

C In the evening.

D At noon.

解析：选C。1.C细节理解题。答案直接来源于文章第一段最后一句：“...just as it does almost every evening.” 这句话明确指出了貉（raccoon dog）几乎每个傍晚都会出现。A、B、D选项的时间在文中均未提及。故选C。

2.2. Which fact is TRUE about wild animals in cities?

A Raccoons live in 300 Shanghai parks.

B Wild boars live in Nanjing’s green spaces.

C No birds nest in Chinese city buildings.

D Few wild animals live in Chinese cities.

解析：选B。2.B细节理解题。文章第二段提到：“...raccoon dogs have been spotted in over 300 neighborhoods across Shanghai.” 因此A选项（300个公园）错误。同一段也提到：“...birds nest under the eaves of buildings in many Chinese cities.” 因此C选项（没有鸟筑巢）错误。D选项（很少有野生动物）与文章描述的普遍现象完全相反。只有B选项“Wild boars live in Nanjing’s green spaces.”与原文“wild boars are frequently seen in Nanjing’s green spaces”意思相符。故选B。

3.3. What does the appearance of wild animals in cities show?

A The city environment is improving.

B There are fewer natural enemies.

C People feed them too much.

D They lose their natural homes.

解析：选A。3.A细节理解题。答案直接定位在第三段专家解释部分：“Their presence is actually a sign of healthier urban ecosystems.” 城市生态系统更健康，直接对应了A选项“城市环境正在改善”。B选项“天敌更少”是环境改善的一个具体表现，但题目问的是动物出现这一现象“表明/显示”了什么，文章明确指出是城市环境更健康（即改善），因此A是更直接、更准确的答案。C和D选项与文中提到的原因不符。故选A。

4.4. What does the underlined word “alters” probably mean?

A Improves.

B Changes.

C Follows.

D Controls.

解析：选B。4.B词义猜测题。划线词“alters”所在的句子是：“Feeding is especially discouraged, as it alters animals’ natural behavior...”。前文提到要与野生动物安全共处的简单规则之一是“不要投喂”，这里解释原因：投喂会____动物的自然行为，并让它们过于靠近居民区。将选项代入，A“改进”、C“遵循”、D“控制”都不符合“投喂会带来问题”的负面逻辑。只有B“改变”最合理，因为投喂改变了动物自行觅食的自然习性，导致了后续问题。故选B。

5.5. What is the main idea of the passage?

A Why cities build more parks.

B How to protect wild animals.

C Problems caused by animals.

D Wild animals living in cities.

解析：选D。5.D主旨大意题。文章开篇描述野生动物（貉、野猪、鸟类）出现在城市的具体现象，接着分析它们出现的原因（城市环境改善），最后提出如何与它们共处的建议。整篇文章的核心主题是“野生动物正在进入并生活在城市中”。A选项（为什么城市建更多公园）只是环境改善的一个方面，过于片面。B选项（如何保护野生动物）是文章最后一部分内容，并非全文焦点。C选项（动物引发的问题）文中略有提及（如过于靠近居民区可能带来问题），但并非文章主要讨论的内容。因此，D选项最全面、准确地概括了文章主旨。