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    Antarctica (南极洲) is one of the coldest places in the world. There is a penguin called Henry. The only thing he does all day is to swim in the cold water. He doesn't like his life because it is boring for him. He wants to go out and see the world outside Antarctica. He tells it to his mother. However, his mother doesn't allow him to go out.

    But Henry leaves Antarctica. At first, he is so happy because the water is still cold and everything outside of Antarctica is different and beautiful. But he doesn't know his mother is following him. As he swims far away, he finds that the water is warmer and warmer. And he feels exhausted, so he has to stop his trip. He is afraid and doesn't know what to do.

    At that time, he sees his mother, "I should listen to you, Mom. " His mother says, "It's OK. I am sure you won't leave Antarctica any more. "

    At last, Henry swims back to Antarctica with his mother. 

    1. (1) Where does Henry live?
      A . In Africa. B . In Asia. C . In Antarctica.
    2. (2) What does Henry do all day?
      A . He talks with his mom. B . He swims in the cold water. C . He sings in the water.
    3. (3) What does the underlined word "exhausted" mean?
      A . 疲劳的 B . 兴奋的 C . 羞愧的
    4. (4) Where is this passage probably from?
      A . A newspaper. B . A storybook. C . A report.

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