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阅读理解 Somalia, Kenya, and now Ethiopia are warning of a serious drought (干旱) that affects millions of people in Eastern Africa. In Ethiopia's Somali area, people have seen the failures of what should have been three straight rainy seasons. Droughts do come and go over the years. However, the lack of rainfall has led to the driest conditions in 40 years in parts of Somalia and Ethiopia. UNICEF is the United Nation's children's agency. Local Zaynab Wali told a visiting team with UNICEF that she and her seven children had never seen a drought like this. She said the government gave out food for animals during the last drought five years ago. "This time, we even don't have enough food for our family." Children walk among the bodies of dead animals, which died from lack of food and energy. Somalia Consortium works to improve international aid for Somalia. It said in a separate statement that in Somalia, more than 7 million people need emergency help. It is asking international organizations to give much more to the country. "We are just one month into the long dry season, and I have already lost 25 goats and sheep, "Hafsa Bedel in Ethiopia's Somali area told UNICEF. She also lost four camels, a large desert animal, as well. She said there was nowhere for her animals to eat. She added that there was not enough food for her own family, including her six children. UNICEF thinks that more than 150, 000 children in such areas of Ethiopia have dropped out of school. They are needed to help find the limited amount of water and help their families with other work. One young boy was seen supporting an animal, a donkey. The donkey was once important for carrying goods. But now, it had become too weak to walk on its own. （1） Why did Zaynab Wali mention the last drought? A . To show the need to protect animals. B . To express her disappointment this time. C . To prove the high frequency of drought. D . To praise the government for its timely help. （2） What is Somalia Consortium trying to do now? A . Get more foreign help. B . Warn people of the risk of drought. C . Offer more education to the children there. D . Make clear the number of people in need. （3） What does the last paragraph mainly want to tell us? A . The sweet picture of the boy and the animal. B . The functions of animals in farming. C . The importance of taking care of the weak animal. D . The seriousness of the drought. （4） Which is the most suitable title for the text? A . Drought in Eastern Africa Leaves Animals in Danger B . Drought Makes People of Eastern Africa Leave Their Home C . UN Officials Care for Children Affected by Drought D . Millions Face Risk as Drought Affects Eastern Africa 答案： B A D D

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