《2025年阳光夺冠八年级英语下册》

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You may not know their name, but you've probably seen photos of them swimming in hot springs on social media. They're called capybaras(水豚), a kind of cute animals with some amazing facts.

They are big. As the world's largest rodents(啮齿动物), adult capybaras weigh up to 50kg. They are as heavy as some humans! They are up to about 130cm tall. Although they are fat, they can swim fast at a speed of up to 35km an hour.

They love water. Capybaras spend a lot of time in water. Their special feet help them move quickly through water, and they can also stay underwater for up to five minutes at a time. Capybaras like to sleep in water to avoid getting sunburnt.

They have an unusual diet. Capybaras love to eat hard grasses, which require chewing(咀嚼) many times. To finish the long chewing, capybaras' teeth never stop growing. Capybaras also eat their own waste. They do this because the grasses they eat are too hard to digest(消化). By eating its waste, a capybara can get useful bacteria(细菌) into its stomach to help it digest food and get rid of the rest.

It's clear that capybaras are valuable to humans. Whether they're on social media or at your local zoo, these cute friends are sure to make you smile at them.

1. What do we know about capybaras according to paragraph 2?
A. They are the largest animals.
B. They are light in weight.
C. They are as tall as an adult.
D. They are good swimmers.

2. How do capybaras stay away from the hot sun?
A. By swimming fast.
B. By sleeping in water.
C. By staying under the rocks.
D. By spending time on the land.

3. Why do capybaras eat their own waste?
A. Because it is better for their teeth.
B. Because it takes less time to chew.
C. Because it can help them to digest.
D. Because it is softer than grasses.

4. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Useful ways to protect capybaras.
B. Some amazing facts about capybaras.
C. Different dangers capybaras are facing.
D. The most valuable animal in the world.

5. In which part of a newspaper can we find the article?
A. Culture.　　　　　　　　　　B. Health.
C. Nature.　　　　　　　　　　D. Sport.

答案： 1. D 2. B 3. C 4. B 5. C