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阅读理解 The COVID -19 pandemic has changed life as we knew it just a few weeks ago. Millions of people worldwide are now under required or voluntary lockdowns. All public attractions, including museums and aquariums, are closed, and the usually crowded streets of popular tourist destinations are empty. An unexpected silver lining during these challenging times for humans is that many animals are finally getting a chance to leave their normal habitats and move about freely. The first animals to take advantage of human absence were Annie and Edward, two penguins who live at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium. A video released on March 15, 2020, showed the couple eagerly duckwalking around, exploring the aquarium's various exhibits. The video, which instantly became popular, inspired other institutions to share short videos of their four-legged creatures playing as well. The Cincinnati Zoo in Ohio joined the fun trend on March 16, 2020, with a "Home Safari" live-stream series-the first staring its adorable baby panda, Fiona. "Let us help make your children's hiatus from school fun and educational," zoo officials announced. "Join us for a Home Safari Online Live each weekday at 3 pm, where we will highlight one of our amazing animals and include an activity you can do from home. Meanwhile, the San Diego Safari Park has kept their webcams (网络摄像头) rolling, allowing fans to enjoy lovable animals without leaving home. Animals in the wild are also lively as humans stay indoors. The absence of cruise ships is bringing large numbers of dolphins to a port in Cagliari, while groups of wild turkeys are happily walking on the streets of Oakland. Though the animals indeed appear to be having a good time, the heartwarming videos and images shared on social media, are also bringing much -needed cheer to millions of humans worldwide. Stay strong and healthy! We are all in this together! （1） What changes has the COVID-19 pandemic caused to the zoo animals? A . They are now under required or voluntary lockdowns. B . They can enjoy a free life without tourists' disturbance. C . They will be faced with unexpected existing challenges. D . They get a chance to wander about freely in the wild. （2） What does the underlined word "hiatus" in Paragraph 3 mean? A . Courses. B . Sightseeing. C . Activities. D . Interruption. （3） Why has the San Diego Safari Park has kept its webcams rolling? A . To enable people to admire animals at home. B . To film the animals wandering about in the zoo. C . To compete for more viewers online. D . To record people's life in the COVID-19 crisis. （4） Which of the following is the best title for the text? A . The Pandemic Affects the World B . Lovely Animals Bring fun to People C . Animals Play in the Absence of Humans D . Stay Strong and Healthy in the Pandemic 答案： B D A C

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