二、短篇阅读
Four cows lived in a forest near a meadow(草地). They were good friends and did everything together. They walked around together, ate grass together and stayed together, day and night. Because they were always together, they were able to protect each other from tigers and lions that might want to kill them for food.

But one day, the four friends got into a big argument. They couldn't work it out and all decided to leave and go their own way. They each found a new meadow to live in. But a lion soon found them. He thought that this might be a good chance to kill the cows and enjoy a good meal. One by one, he hunted the cows and killed them until there were none left.

The story gives us something to think about. What the cows did not understand is that there is strength(力量) in numbers. This is true even for humans. If we stay close with our friends and family members, they can give us the strength to get through hard times. And in return, we can help them when they are in need.

1. The story mainly tells us ______.
A. lions and tigers are good friends
B. cows are always afraid of lions
C. cows shouldn't have arguments
D. being together is very powerful

2. The lions and tigers couldn't kill the cows at first because ______.
A. the cows were stronger than lions
B. the cows always stayed together
C. they wanted to join the cows
D. they got into a big argument

1. D 2. B