A1.1-Reading-Test 10

Read the following passage and choose the best answers.

Prairie Dog Holes

Prairie dogs live in underground holes. These holes are called burrows.

Prairie dogs work together to dig burrows. They use their long, sharp claws. These burrows are usually two to three meters deep. There are two holes for going in and out. There are also long tunnels and many rooms inside.

Each room is useful. In some rooms, prairie dogs eat. They sleep and care for their babies in other rooms. There is also a listening room. This room is close to the exit hole. They listen and wait there. They come out when it is safe.

Next time you see a hole in the ground, imagine prairie dogs’ homes!

1. What is the main idea of this passage?

1. Prairie dogs need many rooms.
2. Prairie dogs like to live together.
3. Prairie dogs live in underground burrows.

2. What do prairie dogs use to dig burrows?

1. their teeth
2. their claws
3. their tails

3. Prairie dog burrows are about _____ meters deep.

1. two to three
2. four to five
3. six to seven

4. Why do prairie dogs have listening rooms?

1. to sleep in
2. to care for their babies
3. to listen for danger

5. In the third paragraph, what does the word They refer to?

1. prairie dogs
2. listening rooms
3. long tunnels

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