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【题目】

“Aw, isn't it cute?”

That, right there, is the officially accepted response to any animal contact（接触） the world over. Animals are cute. They're there to be photographed, loved, and occasionally fed. But you know what? Not all animals are cute, or lovely, or even nice. Some of them are a real pain in the neck.

When you travel, you come into contact with all sorts of animals you’ve never heard of before. Some of them are amazing creatures that you'll talk about for the rest of your life. Some of them are just annoying. So, at the risk of causing anger among animal lovers around the world, here are some of the world's most annoying animals.

Vervet monkeys, South Africa

You'll immediately notice two things about Vervet monkeys: they have a bright blue bottom; and they'll steal any food that's not locked in a bank safe. I recently spent some time in South Africa, and watched as monkey after monkey dived in from the trees and stole everyone's food. Get your own food, Vervets! My sandwich was expensive!!

Kea parrots, New Zealand

I have never seen one of these birds before but from what I've been told they are more annoying than a spoilt kid. From biting the paint off your car doors to stealing people's passports, Keas are probably the most curious, and therefore annoying, animals in the world. And they're New Zealanders. That makes sense!

Kangaroos, Australia

Another well-known food-stealer, kangaroos are loved by tourists, eaten by Australians, and generally enjoy making trouble for others. Go on a camping trip anywhere in Australia, and watch how long your bags of food last. Turn your back for 15 minutes and the camp will look like thieves have turned the place upside down.

Grizzly bears, USA

They look pretty cute, grizzly bears. You almost want to go up and give them a hug. Unfortunately, it wouldn't end well. In fact, one of the world's most huggable creatures is also the one most likely to kill you just because it can. Oh, and it'll steal your picnic basket, too.

【1】The author uses the underlined expression “pain in the neck” to suggest .

A. these animals may bite you on the neck

B. these animals can cause people a lot of trouble

C. people should be fearful of these animals

D. these animals may cause some serious illness

【2】Which of the animals is the most dangerous according to the writer?

A. Vervet monkeys. B. Grizzly Bears.

C. Kangaroos. D. Kea Parrots.

【3】Which of the following is not correct according to the passage?

A. When people see the cute animals they might take photographs of them.

B. Sometimes people will feed the cute animals.

C. Australians eat kangaroos.

D. Spoilt kids are not annoying at all.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】B

【3】D

【解析】

试题分析：本文介绍了4个国家的动物，并就动物的特色做出了介绍，这些可爱，惊奇的动物又有哪些你所不了解的呢？本文一一为您介绍。

【1】B 考查推理判断。Not all animals are cute, or lovely, or even nice. Some of them are a real pain in the neck.（并非所有的动物是可爱的，惹人的，甚至是善良的；其中有些动物是.....）可以根据语境看出作者列出了两种不同的情况，前后对比。

【2】B 考查细节理解。根据原文的one of the world's most huggable creatures is also the one most likely to kill you（世界上比较逗人喜欢的物种也同时是一个和可能能加你杀害的物种）所以看出这个动物是非常危险的。

【3】D 考查细节理解。根据原文的 I've been told they are more annoying than a spoilt kid. 人们告诉我他们比被宠坏的孩子还让人生气，但是这并不说明被宠坏的孩子就不让人生气。可知答案选择D项。