Ⅲ. 阅读理解
Animals depend on plants in many ways.
They depend on plants for food. They also use plants for shelter and protection.
Every part of a plant is food for some animals. Rabbits eat mainly plant leaves. Other animals, such as beetles, eat plant roots and stems. Animals such as earthworms and some snails eat plants that are no longer living. Bears, birds, monkeys and some lizards eat fruits and seeds.
Even meat eaters depend on plants for food. Remember, plants are the main source of energy. Meat eaters depend on plant eaters. Plant eaters depend on plants. In fact, all animals need plants for food.
Animals make nests and other shelters from plants. Many birds collect twigs and sticks and make them into nests. Birds use these nests to keep their eggs safe and care for their babies.
An animal feels danger ahead. What can it do? Hide! Snakes hide in the grass for shelter and safety. A rabbit or bird stays in the bushes. Plants help keep animals safe from harm.

()1. Which part of plants would birds eat?
A. Leaves.
B. Fruits.
C. Roots.
D. Stems.
()2. Which kind of animal eats dead plants for food?
A. Rabbits.
B. Snakes.
C. Snails.
D. Monkeys.
()3. What do birds need nests to do?
A. To collect twigs.
B. To take care of the old.
C. To keep themselves warm.
D. To look after their babies.
()4. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. Only plant eaters need plants for food.
B. Animals can eat every part of a plant except roots.
C. Birds usually keep their eggs in the grass.
D. Plants can protect animals from danger.
()5. From the last paragraph, we know that animals need plants to .
A. keep safe
B. make nests
C. keep eggs
D. store food

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