Do you know red pandas? They are very cute animals who spend much of their time in the trees. Read on to learn more about these lovely creatures.

How big are red pandas?

    Red pandas are just larger than cats, making them much smaller than the famous giant pandas.

Where do red pandas live?

    Red pandas live in the Eastern Himalayas in places like China, Nepal, and Bhutan. They spend most of their time in trees. They move easily from branch to branch. What’s more, these cute creatures tend to (倾向于) live alone, only rarely traveling in pairs or in families.

How do red pandas use their tails?

    Red pandas have long, bushy (浓密的) tails. They rely on their tails for balance as they cross tree branches. They also wrap it around themselves to keep warm during the winter months.

What threats do red pandas face?

    The home of the red panda is getting smaller. The loss of trees and bamboo in the Eastern Himalayas, where almost half of the red pandas live, is making their numbers go down in many places.

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1.1. What is the size of red pandas compared to giant pandas?

A They are as big as giant pandas.

B They are much smaller than giant pandas.

C They are slightly smaller than giant pandas.

D They are bigger than giant pandas.

解析：选B。细节理解题。根据第二段的“Red pandas are just larger than cats, making them much smaller than the famous giant pandas.”可知，小熊猫比大熊猫的体型小得多。故选B。

2.2. How do red pandas usually live?

A In large groups.

B In pairs or in families.

C Alone, rarely in groups.

D With other types of animals.

解析：选C。细节理解题。根据第三段的“What’s more, these cute creatures tend to live alone, only rarely traveling in pairs or in families.”可知，小熊猫通常独居生活。故选C。

3.3. What is the main function of a red panda’s tail?

A To attack enemies.

B To help them move quickly.

C To provide balance and warmth.

D To find food more easily.

解析：选C。细节理解题。根据第四段的“They rely on their tails for balance as they cross tree branches. They also wrap it around themselves to keep warm during the winter months.”可知，在攀爬树木时，尾巴可以帮助小熊猫保持平衡；小熊猫的尾巴上覆盖着厚厚的毛，在寒冷的冬季，它们用尾巴裹住自己来保暖。故选C。

4.4. What does the underlined word “threats” mean in Chinese?

A 分歧.

B 机会.

C 优势.

D 威胁.

解析：选D。词义猜测题。根据最后一段内容可知，小熊猫的栖息地、食物正在减少，导致小熊猫种群数量下降，这是它们面临的“威胁”。故选D。

5.5. In which part of a newspaper can we read the passage?

A Nature.

B Forests.

C People.

D Sports.

解析：选A。推理判断题。根据全文内容可知，本文主要介绍了小熊猫这种生物，属于自然方面的内容。故选A。