LifeisgoodforpenguinsinAntarctica(南极洲)attheendofthemovi...

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Life is good for penguins in Antarctica(南极洲)at the end of the movie Happy Feet. Real-life penguins, though, have little to celebrate.

Twelve of the world’s 19 penguin species(种类)face serious dangers, according to wildlife experts.

They are in danger of disappearing from the earth, including emperor penguins.

“Many of the world’s penguin species are in big trouble, ”penguin expert Kassel Siegel told WR News.

Her wildlife group is asking the US government to protect the 12 species of penguins in danger. Several countries are making efforts to make sure the rapidly increasing tourists in Antarctica do not cause environmental problems.

Overfishing is one reason for the problem. Penguins eat small fish and tiny animals called krill. Fishing boats are catching lots of krill. That leaves less food for penguins to eat.

Another reason for the decline(减少)in the number of penguins is global warming. Global warming is the slow increase in average temperature around the world. It is causing sea ice to melt. Penguins need the sea ice as a place to rest while they search for krill.

Scientists say global warming is caused when we drive cars or use electricity. That burns coal, oil, and natural gas. The burning of coal, oil, and natural gas gives off gases that add to the overheating of the earth. “We can and must reduce gas emissions(排放)to keep penguins safe in the future, ”says Siegel.

6. What would probably happen if people reduced their use of coal, oil, and natural gas?

A. Penguins would have to move to other places to live.

B. Penguins would be less likely to disappear from the earth.

C. There would be more krill for penguins to eat.

D. It would save people a lot of money.

7. Which of the following are the reasons for the decline in the number of penguins?

A. The development of tourism and overheating.

B. Overfishing and attacks from other animals.

C. Overfishing and overheating.

D. The development of tourism and attacks from other animals.

8. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Penguins mainly live on small fish and tiny animals which live in water.

B. Penguins need the sea ice as a place to feed their children.

C. Nineteen of the world’s penguin species face serious dangers.

D. The US government has taken measures to protect the penguins in danger.

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