《2025年新编基础训练八年级英语上册人教版》

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[动物特征]These days, the capybara(水豚),a kind of cute animal, has become popular online. People love it for its friendly nature and relaxed lifestyle. Many people love to share pictures of it to show their love for it.
Capybaras live in South America. They look like very large mice. A mouse-like animal may not be welcomed by many, but capybaras always have lots of different animals around them.
Living by water, it is easy for them to stay in the water to keep away from danger. They live such a comfortable life that nothing seems to make them worry. What makes capybaras so friendly? As the largest rodents(啮齿动物) in the world,capybaras have few enemies(敌人).
Capybaras eat plants for a living. They won’t hurt other animals. Capybaras usually eat water plants in the morning and evening, spending the rest of the day bathing in water and resting on the shore(岸边). Sometimes, capybaras become “animal buses” while moving. They take birds, ducks, and even monkeys for a free ride.
Capybaras are also getting popular as friends of humans. More and more people around the world want to have a capybara as a pet. After all,no one can say no to such a cute and kind friend.
5. Why do people love the capybara?(不超过10个词)For its friendly nature and relaxed lifestyle.
6. What does the capybara look like?(不超过10个词)It looks like a very large mouse.
7. Who can take “animal buses” freely?(不超过5个词)Birds, ducks, and even monkeys.

答案： 5. For its friendly nature and relaxed lifestyle. 6. It looks like a very large mouse. 7. Birds, ducks, and even monkeys.