There are eight species (种类) of bears. They are different colors and sizes. They live in different parts of the world.

Giant Panda

Food — Bamboo shoots and leaves

Size — 1.8 metres tall.

Home — Bamboo forests in the mountains of China

Polar Bear

Food — Seals and small whales

Size — 2.6 metres tall

Home — Sea ice and coastal land in the Arctic

Brown Bear

Food — Roots, berries, nuts, and fruit

Size — 2.8 metres tall

Home — Forests and mountains of North America, Europe, and Asia

1.How many species of bears are there?

A 3.

B 5.

C 8.

D 10.

解析：选C。C 细节理解题。根据第一段第一句“There are eight species (种类) of bears.”可知，总共有八种熊。故选C。

2.What do Giant Pandas eat?

A Bamboo shoots.

B Tree leaves.

C Roots.

D Fruit.

解析：选A。A 细节理解题。根据“Giant Panda”部分的“Food — Bamboo shoots and leaves”可知，大熊猫吃竹笋和竹叶（不是树叶）。故选A。

3.Where do Polar Bears live?

A In China.

B In the Arctic.

C In Europe.

D In North America.

解析：选B。B 细节理解题。根据“Polar Bear”部分的“Home — Sea ice and coastal land in the Arctic”可知，北极熊的家在北极。故选B。

4.How tall is a Brown Bear?

A 1.2 metres.

B 1.8 metres.

C 2.6 metres.

D 2.8 metres.

解析：选D。D 细节理解题。根据“Brown Bear”部分的“Size — 2.8 metres tall”可知，棕熊可达2.8米高。故选D。

5.The passage is mainly (主要地) about _________.

A food

B plants

C homes

D animals

解析：选D。D 细节理解题。主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了三种熊：大熊猫，北极熊和棕熊。它们都是动物。故选D。