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📚 Key Words
| Word | Meaning | 中文 |
|---|---|---|
| strange | Something that is unusual or surprising. | 奇怪的 |
| large | Something that is very big. | 巨大的 |
| behind | In a place where you were before you left. | 留在后面 |
| dangerous | Something that is not safe and can hurt you. | 危险的 |
| young | A person who is not old; a child. | 年轻的 |
| careful | Thinking about what you are doing so you are safe. | 小心的 |
| wild | An animal that lives in nature and not with people. | 野生的 |
| forest | A large area with many trees and plants. | 森林 |
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Welcome to Little Science Daily! Today, we look at snakes in India. Scientists found something very strange. Large snakes called king cobras are going on trains! Why do they do this? It is because of food. People eat on trains and sometimes leave food behind. This food brings mice and rats to the train. King cobras love to eat these small animals. They follow the mice into the train cars. This is very dangerous for people and the snakes. A scientist named Dikansh Parmar studied this. He has helped snakes since he was young. He says we must be careful. If you see a snake, do not go near it. King cobras are beautiful, but they are wild animals. They should live in the forest. There, they can find their own food. This keeps everyone safe. Would you be afraid of a snake on a train?
✏️ Answer the questions
1. What are king cobras doing in India?
- A.Living in houses
- B.Going on trains
- C.Eating at restaurants
- D.Helping people
2. Why do mice and rats go to the trains?
- A.They want to travel
- B.They like the scientist
- C.They want to find food
- D.They like the snakes
3. Why is it bad for snakes to be on trains?
- A.It is too cold for them
- B.It is dangerous for snakes and people
- C.The trains are too fast
- D.There is no water
4. When did Dikansh Parmar start helping snakes?
- A.When he was a child
- B.Last year
- C.When he became a doctor
- D.After he saw a train
5. Where is the best place for king cobras to live?
- A.In a box
- B.In the city
- C.In the forest
- D.On a train