单选题 Raccoon is an American Indian name for a small, tree-climbing animal, Raccoons are mainly active at night. They are restless, known for their "bandit' s masks (强盗面孔)" ,ringed tails, and curiosity. A regular visitor to lakes and rivers, the raccoon lives on fish as well as nuts, fruits, and eggs. One ihteresting thing about this animal is that he always washes his meal. He does so be- cause of the habit of feeling his food for texture (软硬) and size, for the skillful and quick animals sharp of touch heightens when his fingers are wet.
In northern areas, the raccoon's activity drops off considerably during the winter, but he does not actually totally rest.
The raccoon family is usually made up of a mother and her young. After mom bears babies, she becomes teacher, protector, and provider of food. At first she nurses her babies; later she goes in search of solid food to bring back to her young.
Raccoons are born in the spring and are fed with mother's milk until late summer. Mother shows her children how to climb a tree quickly to escape enemies, how to swim, and how to catch mice and other small animals.
Raccoons are famous for their nighttime search in trash cans (垃圾桶). They can find a home almost anywhere.

单选题 One special thing about the raccoon is that______.
A. it can climb trees B. it is active at night
C. it washes the food it eats D. it has a sharp sense of smell

单选题 Which of the following best describes the raccoon's activity in winter?
A. It moves less and sleeps more.
B. It moves on the ground only.
C. It is busy looking for food.
D. It rests all the time.

单选题 What do we know about baby raccoons?
A. They can get fish by themselves.
B. They are cared for by their mother.
C. They swim to escape from enemies.
D. They follow their mother wherever she goes.

单选题 We learn from the text that raccoons______.
A. only come out at night
B. often visit people's houses
C. like to find food in rubbish cans
D. like to live with people in winter