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A New Jersey black bear that walks upright on its two back legs and has become a social media darling has re-emerged and has been captured on video months after its last sighting. The bear named Pedals was spotted in the town of Oak Ridge. In a video posted to Facebook featuring the bear, it appeared to be in relatively good health and was moving quickly. (1) Pedals apparently has an injured leg or paw that doesn't allow it to walk comfortably on all fours according to experts. Lawrence Hajna, spokesman for the state Department of Environmental Protection, said officials expect the bear to make it through next winter. (2) The bear first gained fame after it was spotted wandering around neighborhoods and was caught on videos that were posted on social media and shown on national television. Last year, supporters pushed for Pedals to be moved to a shelter, but New Jersey officials have said they won't allow the bear to be captured and transferred to the facility. "The bear would do better in its natural habitat and the agency would step in if its condition deteriorated," they said.
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预览两道题各选项,主语多为It,结合第1题选项中出现的 its audience、 catch people's attention 和 limbs可知,It指某个动物,因此本篇新闻内容与动物有关;再结合第2题选项中出现的 spotted、 television、 videos和 social media等词可知,该动物因某种原因引起了媒体关注。
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1. What is the probable reason the bear walks upright on its back legs？
D)。(b详解)新闻中提到,根据专家的说法, Pedals明显有一条腿或者爪子受伤,这导致它无法舒服地四肢 着地行走,因此答案为D)。
2. How is the bear first known to the public?
C)。(详解)新闻中提到,这头熊首次出名是因为它在居民区附近闲逛被人发现并且拍了视频上传到社交 网站上,又在国家电视台播出。因此答案为C)。