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    Do you like watching documentaries? If you do, here are some you might be interested in.

    Tiny World

    If you're a fan of the often-overlooked small species, then this series on the " tiny heroes " is for you. Written by Planet Earth II's show runner Tom Hugh-Jones, Tiny World is narrated (讲述) by Paul Rudd, who played the superhero Ant-Man in the Marvel films. More than 200 species were filmed over the course of nearly a decade. The majority of filming took place in the wild. The first six episodes (集) are available now. The remaining six episodes will be released next year.

    Night on Earth

    What do animals get up to while we're sleeping in bed? Using new low-light camera technology, this six-part series, another documentary from the producer of Planet Earth II, reveals the night-time behaviour of creatures across the globe, from urban otters moving through city streets to the whale sharks that exist in the depths of our dark oceans.

    Extinction: The Facts

    From the start, it's clear that this Attenborough documentary is going to be a tough and emotional watch. The programme follows on from a 2019 UN report, which showed that a million species face extinction. Following on from presenting Climate Change The Facts last year, Sir David Attenborough's latest hard-hitting documentary looks at the crisis of biodiversity (生物多样性) loss.

    Virunga

    Virunga is titled after Virunga National Park in Congo — " one of the most biologically diverse areas on the planet " , according to the park's website, and home to an endangered group of mountain gorillas. This Netflix documentary not only aims to capture the wildlife in the national park, but also the dedication of teams aiming to protect it.

    1. (1) What role does Paul Rudd play in Tiny World?
      A . He appeared as a superhero. B . He filmed the small species. C . He tells what's happening in the film. D . He creates stories about the " tiny heroes ".
    2. (2) Which documentary will you watch if you're interested in animals' life at night?
      A . Tiny World. B . Night on Earth. C . Extinction: The Facts. D . Virunga.
    3. (3) What does Extinction: The Facts focus on?
      A . Small animals. B . Endangered species. C . Humans' emotions. D . Climate change.

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