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A
Totally
Wild
Hotel
WHERE: Kenya, Africa
WHY IT'S SPECIAL:
Ever have the feeling you're
being watched? That's because
a giraffe might be at your hotel
window! The hotel is home to
about 10 Rothschild's giraffes
that walk around the house.
Some of the giraffes may stick
their heads into your bedroom
window or eat right off the
breakfast table. Mpingo and
Olerai, two of the youngest
giraffes, are sometimes seen
playfully running through the
national park next to the hotel.

COOL
THINGS
ABOUT
KENYA
Kenya is about the same size
as the state of Texas.
The elephants in Kenya's Tsavo
East National Park cover
themselves in a kind of soil(泥
土), which turns them red.
THINGS TO DO IN KENYA
Cheer on camels—some running the wrong way—at the
Camel Derby(比赛) in the town of Maralal.
Go to see lions, zebras, leopards, and elephants in
Maasai Park near the border(边境) with Tanzania.
Bird-watch by Lake Nakuru, where thousands of bright
pink flamingos(火烈鸟) get together each year.
Walk through historic Lamu Old Town to see 700-year-
old houses made partly of coral stone.
() 1. Where is Kenya?
A. It's in Africa. B. It's in Texas.
C. It's in Tanzania. D. It's by Lake Nakuru.
() 2. Totally Wild Hotel is special because of .
A. its tall trees B. its good breakfast C. the lovely giraffes D. the old buildings
() 3. What activity can guests do in Kenya according to the material?
A. Swim with zebras in a lake. B. Watch the Camel Derby in Maralal.
C. Run with giraffes in the hotel. D. Take a boat to see the flamingos.
() 4. What is the purpose (目的) of the material?
A. To introduce a special hotel. B. To talk about wildlife in Kenya.
C. To organize an animal show. D. To attract visitors to Kenya.
B

Recently, many people have fallen in love with the cute marmots（土拨鼠）because of the online short videos about their fighting. This led a group of people to buy real marmots online as pets. However, many organizations have quickly warned（警告）people that these seemingly lovely wild animals are actually high-risk carriers of the plague（瘟疫）.
Marmots are common rodents（啮齿目动物）in North-west China. Listed as a second-class protected animals in China, they always choose cool mountain grasslands, open deserts, and rocky hills as their homes. They are good at digging（挖）holes, which are usually deep and each hole has a different use. Fresh grass, juicy plants, and treats like apples or lettuce fill their diet. Living in family groups, these social animals work together and share information often to stay alive in the difficult environment.
Marmots may look harmless, but these furry animals carry plague bacteria（鼠疫杆菌）, which cause a disease（病）that killed over 100 million people like the Black Death in the 14th century. The disease can spread through small cuts or even breath drops, causing high fever, painful lumps（肿块）under the skin, and bleeding. Without treatment（治疗）, it is highly dangerous with the chances of staying alive as low as zero.
The National Health Commission advises:
● Keep safe distance（距离）when meeting wild marmots.
● Never keep them as pets, touch, or feed them.
● Report animals to wildlife experts（专家）instead of helping them directly.
● Go to hospital in time if you develop a fever or lumps after touching them.
The recent online videos of feeding and touching marmots have raised warning. While their round faces might make us want to get close, health organizations warn everyone that cuteness isn't worth risking lives. Protecting both wildlife and public health means watching animals safely from a faraway place.
（）5. What has recently caused people's interest in marmots?
A. A report about marmots. B. Some funny short videos online.
C. A new study on marmots. D. Government protection laws.
（）6. What should you do if you find an injured（受伤的）marmot in the wild?
A. Take it home for medical care. B. Leave it alone and avoid touching.
C. Share its photo online. D. Report it to wildlife experts in time.
（）7. The writer talks about the Black Death in Paragraph 3 to show .
A. the disease is not serious B. marmots can be really dangerous
C. how marmots develop D. old medical care was not good
（）8. What would be the best title for the article?
A. Marmots: Cute Animals or Silent Killers? B. Online Videos of Marmots
C. History of the Black Death D. How to Protect Wild Rodents