Leopards ( 豹 ) live in many parts of the world , from Siberia to Africa .They have a very beautiful yellow skin with large black spots. They live for about 15 years and eat small mammals (哺乳动物) such as zebras, monkeys, and antelopes ( 羚羊) .They sleep for about 12 hours a day . Leopards are very solitary(独居的)animals. They spend most of their time alone in trees , where they wait until a small animal passes . they jump on the animal and then drag it up into the tree, where they eat it.
Like many animals ,leopards are disappearing because people hunt them. They kill them for their beautiful coats. The Sinai leopard , for example , from Egypt, is now probably extinct(绝种的).
How long does a leopard usually live?
A.Fifty weeks | B.Fifteen months | C.Twelve days | D.Fifteen years |
Leopards_______________ .
A.live in family groups | B.live alone |
C.live together | D.live with other animals |
Leopards spend much time in tree because they want to_____________ .
A.sleep | B.jump | C.wait and catch small mammals | D.rest |
Which is not true ?
A.Leopards have beautiful fur |
B.Leopards eat animals and plants |
C.Leopards sleep 12 hours a day |
D.The Sinai leopard probably extinct |
Why do people hunt leopards ? Because .
A.they kill them for their meat | B.they attack people all the time |
C.they are dangerous | D.they kill them for their coats |