Question

A. Choose the best answer.

If you're planning on buying a small pet for your kids or family or are looking for a pet that is cute, friendly and fun, then you should consider a sugar glider (蜜袋鼯). It lives in Australia, Indonesia, New Guinea and Tasmania.

Sugar gliders are known by this name because they are fond of sweet food. Sugar gliders are also known as “pocket pets” because they're small in size and they like being carried in pockets. That is why many sugar glider owners keep these animals in their pockets to carry them wherever they go.

Sugar gliders are covered with the patagium (翼膜)，which looks like a parachute (降落伞) when they spread out their hands and feet, making them move in the air. Another attractive feature of sugar gliders is that they have big toes (脚趾) on their back which help make them stay on the tree.

It's known that sugar gliders are extremely lovable and social. This is why these pets get along well with their owners and their families. If you don't spend much time at home, the best idea is to keep another sugar glider pet. Sugar gliders aren't like other pets that can get used to anywhere in the house. They need a special and large area to live. So, you should get a comfortable and big space for your special pet.

The average lifespan（寿命）of sugar gliders is around 12 to 15 years. They' reactive pets that love to jump and glide. But the owner has to give enough care and love to them in order to keep them healthy. Sugar gliders are wonderful pets to keep. They're fun to watch and play with.

1.According to the passage, sugar gliders are named after      .

A.their favorite food B.their appearance

C.their living place D.their body size

2.If a sugar glider is carried outside, the best place for it is the    .

A.cage B.basket

C.bag D.owner's pocket

3.Sugar gliders patagium works just like       .

A.a small raincoat B.a bird's wings

C.a man's clothes D.a tree branch

4.If you can't spend much time with your sugar glider, you'd better    .

A.make some toys for it B.prepare more food for it

C.buy another sugar glider D.keep a bird to play with it

5.Which of the following about sugar gliders is TRUE?

A.They can live for 20 years. B.They can be found in America.

C.They love to stay with others. D.They like to live in a small area.

6.The passage probably comes from a ________.

A.news report B.pet magazine C.travel guide D.personal diary

Answer

1.A

2.D

3.B

4.C

5.C

6.B

【解析】

文章大意：你听说过袋鼠鼯吗？很多人都喜欢它当做宠物。

1.细节理解题。根据文章第二段第一句Sugar gliders are known by this name because they are fond of sweet food可知，蜜袋鼯是因为其喜爱甜食被命名的。故答案为A。

2.细节理解题。根据文章第二段最后一句That is why many sugar glider owners keep these animals in their pockets to carry them wherever they go.可知主人外出时把他们放在口袋里。故答案为D。

3.细节理解题。根据文章第三段making them move in the air可知蜜袋鼯的翼膜像鸟类的翅膀一样。故答案为B。

4.细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段第三句：If you don't spend much time at home, the best idea is to keep another sugar glider pet,故答案为C。

5.细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段第三句：If you don't spend much time at home, the best idea is to keep another sugar glider pet可知蜜袋鼯喜欢和别人/别的蜜袋鼯待在一起。故答案为C。

6.推理判断题。本篇文章介绍了新型宠物，蜜袋鼯，所以这篇文章极有可能来自于一篇宠物杂志。故答案为B。