1. 阅读理解

    When someone speaks of extinct(灭绝的) animals, you may think of dinosaurs(恐龙). But now many other animals are becoming fewer and fewer in number. These animals might disappear from the earth very soon. Take a look at the following animals. They're all in danger of extinction.

    The African Elephant

    The African elephant is a clever animal. It has a good memory. But people kill it for its tusks(长牙). Half of the African elephants have disappeared.

    The African Lion

    The African lion has nowhere to live because of wars(战争) in southern Africa. Besides, hunters and farmers often kill them.

    The Tortoise

    George is a tortoise. It is the last Pinta Island(平塔岛) giant tortoise. It was found in 1971. Now it lives at a research station. It can still live for another 200 years. But it is the last one of this species of tortoise.

    The Tadpole Shrimp(蝌蚪虾)

    Maybe you've never seen tadpole shrimps. They are one of the oldest species on the earth. People have found them in freshwater pools on four continents(洲). A tadpole shrimp can only live for two months or less.

1. （1） People kill African elephants for their

   A . meat B . tusks C . skin D . living places
3. （2） According to the' passage, why are the African lions in danger of extinction?

   A . People often kill them. B . They have nothing to eat. C . They are eaten by larger animals. D . They can only live for two months or less.
5. （3） According to the passage, we know that George ________________.

   A . is 200 years old B . was born in 1971 C . is the name of a scientist D . is the last tortoise of its species
7. （4） The tadpole shrimp ___________________.

   A . lives on four continents B . lives at a research station now C . is the oldest species on the earth D . is in danger because of an illness
9. （5） Which of the following sentences is TRUE according to the passage?

   A . The number of some animals is becoming smaller and smaller. B . All the animals in the world are in danger of extinction. C . A tadpole shrimp can live for 200 years. D . African elephants have nowhere to live.