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Koala bears as pets might be appealing to many of us. However, there are quite a few points
to consider even before thinking of adopting one.
In Australia the koala is a priority animal as far as conservation status assessment is concerned.
It was hunted to near extinction(灭绝)for its fur. In fact the koala had been wiped out from South
Australia in the 1920s. However, ehabilitation efforts have brought the animal back in the state. As
for the Australian government, the koala is not a threatened animal, but the US government does list
the koala as one.
Almost everyone finds koala adorable in the zoo. However, as far as having koala bears as pets
is concerned, there are legal issues to consider. Other than that, being able to provide for its diet and
habitat is another point that needs some attention before any law legalizing their adopting as pets is passed.
1. What is the author's attitude towards people raising the koala?
A. Passive.
B. Grateful.
C. Negative.
D. Enthusiastic.
2. Why did Australians hunt the koala?
A. To get its fur.
B. To eat its meat.
C. To wipe it out.
D. To have it for fun.
3. It can be inferred from the passage that _____.
A. koala bears tend to live in groups.
B. koala bear care can be very demanding
C. koala bears are not particular about their food.
D. koala bears are the No.1 threatened animal in the US.
