Many people worked together and saved several manatees after they went into a drain in Florida. Because the animals were so heavy, people had to use earth-movers.

The manatees could die if the drain is full of water- but thankfully people got them free in time.

Manatees are curious animals and sometimes go into drains near sea because the drains are usually warmer than outside. They can not get out if the drains are not big enough. One of the firemen said: "It's cold these days so the manatees go into drains often. They will go wherever there's warm water."

Police and local people also took part in saving the manatees.

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1.Where did people save the manatees?

A In a river.

B On the shore.

C In a drain.

D In the market.

解析：选C。C 细节理解题。根据第1段Many people worked together and saved several manatees after they went into a drain…可知，故选C。

2.People used earth-movers to .

A carry people.

B carry manatees.

C carry earth.

D carry stones.

解析：选B。B 细节理解题。根据第1段第二句Because the animals were so heavy, people had to use earth-movers.可知，故选B。

3.If one is interested in something and wants to know more about it, so he is .

A curious.

B interesting.

C homeless.

D thankful.

解析：选A。A 语义理解题。根据题干意思“对…感兴趣”，及“想了解更多”可推知应为“好奇的”，故选A。

4.Why do manatees go into drains?

A Because they can find food there.

B Because it’s warmer than outside.

C Because they live in drains.

D Because it’s safer than outside.

解析：选B。B 细节理解题。根据第3段…because the drains are usually warmer than outside.可知，故选B。

5.Who is NOT mentioned in saving the manatees?

A Firemen.

B Police.

C Local people.

D Doctors.

解析：选D。D 内容理解题。第3、4段分别提及firemen、police与local people，但文中未提及doctors，故选D。