It’s 2023 now. Twenty-two years ago, police went into a house to catch a criminal. In the house, they came across three afraid and weak animals. They certainly didn’t belong in anyone’s home.

The African lion, Leo, had been in a small box with an open wound(伤口) on his face. Shere Khan, the Bengal tiger, was thin and weak, and the black bear, Baloo, was hurt. Their trauma was finally over. The police took them to Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary — an animal rescue(救援机构) . There, they’d spend the rest of their days.

“When they were first brought to the animal rescue, Baloo, Shere Khan, and Leo were injured, afraid and clinging(紧靠) to one another,” keeper Allison Hedgecoth said. And as they got more comfortable, they played together and became good friends. For 15 years, Baloo, Leo, and Shere Khan lived, slept, and ate in the same area. They have lived a really happy life there.

Leo died in 2016 and Shere Khan died in 2018. Baloo was there for both of their burials. Everyone at the animal rescue is sad about their deaths. However, they find a feeling of comfort in knowing they gave all three a fantastic life together. And they’re making sure Baloo knows he isn’t alone.

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1.When did the police find the three afraid and weak animals?

A In 2001.

B In 2011.

C In 2020.

D In 2022.

解析：选A。A 数字计算题。根据第一段的“It’s 2023 now. Twenty-two years ago...”可知，（2023-22=）2001年，警察在执行任务的时候偶然发现了这三只动物。故选A。

2.What does the underlined word “trauma” probably mean?

A Surprising events.

B Happy activities.

C Public spirits.

D Bad experiences.

解析：选D。D 词义猜测题。根据前面描述的这三只动物都受伤了，它们很虚弱并且感到恐惧可知，它们经历了不好的事情，受到了创伤。由此推断“trauma”指的是不好的经历，故选D。

3.How did the police help the three animals?

A They took them to an animal rescue.

B They gave them food and warmth.

C They kept them in their own homes.

D They made them feel comfortable.

解析：选A。A 细节理解题。根据第二段的“The police took them to Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary — an animal rescue”可知，这些警察把它们送去了一个动物救援机构。故选A。

4.What is the right order? ①Baloo was saved. ②Shere Khan died. ③Leo was hurt. ④Leo passed away. ⑤Leo and Shere Khan became friends.

A ①②③④⑤

B ④①③⑤②

C ③①⑤④②

D ②①③④⑤

解析：选C。C 细节理解题。根据全文内容可知，这三只动物受伤之后，警察在搜索罪犯的时候发现了它们。于是救了它们并把它们带到动物救援所，在那里，它们成为了朋友。一起过了15年后，在2016年，Leo去世了，2018年，Shere Khan也离开了这个世界。故选C。

5.What is the best title for the passage?

A An animal Rescue In Locust Grove Saved Many Animals.

B Lion, Tiger, And Bear Become Friends After Being Rescued.

C Animals Can Live A Fantastic Life With Humans’ Help.

D Animals Often Hide In Criminal’s House.

解析：选B。B 主旨大意题。根据全文内容可知，本文主要讲述了三只动物在被营救后生活在一起成为朋友的故事。故选B。