1. (2023·金华)  阅读理解

Nowadays, many wild animals around the world are in danger. Some kinds of them are dying out at an alarming rate (以惊人的速度). Between 150 and 200 species (物种) disappear every day. To make us aware of the serious problem and help save the animals in danger before it's too late, our English teacher shared two posters with us.

We are losing home! Like many other animals, we live in the trees. However, billions of trees are being cut down every year to make paper for humans. In this way, a lot of animals' homes are being destroyed! Is it right to make animals homeless so that humans can have more paper?

Elephants mostly live on the plain of Africa and in the forests of Asia. But today, they are facing a serious problem: large numbers are being killed for meat and skin, especially for ivory. They are in danger! Only when we stop buying elephant products can we stop the killing and save them. Let's say NO to sale!

1. （1） The English teacher shared two posters with his students to ____.

   A . record the animals' poor life B . ask questions about animals C . introduce two lovely animals D . help protect animals in danger
3. （2） Why does the mother koala bear hold the tree tightly (紧紧地) on the left poster?

   A . Because she carries a baby on the back. B . Because she needs to look for food. C . Because she doesn't want to lose home. D . Because she is afraid of falling down.
5. （3） Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?

   A . About 20 species disappear every day. B . Stopping buying helps save elephants. C . Trees are being cut down to build houses. D . Elephants are killed only for meat and skin.