20,000 local sea creatures, from dolphins to otters（水獭）,   await you at Aquarium（水族馆）of the Bay, San Francisco, CA（California）. When you see a river otter in the wild, you know that water system is healthy. Plus, they^’re fun to watch! Here come the Aquarium^’s popular and lovable river otters：Tahoe, Ryer and Shasta.

	Me: I was born at the Oakland Zoo. I’m the half-brother of Ryer. February 20,   2016 is my birthday and I joined the Aquarium’s river otter family in January, 2017. I’m named after Lake Tahoe, CA. How to find me: My fur is reddish in color. I am the youngest but the longest of the group. Hobbies: I enjoy playing with rope and toys, running and jumping around.
	Me: I’m a male river otter named after Ryer Island, CA. I was born in February, 2013 at the Oakland Zoo and joined the Aquarium’s otter team in 2014. How to find me: I have the widest head and the fattest face. Hobbies: What could be more fun than playing with my food and balancing rocks, and curling up with a warm blanket for a nap （a short sleep）?We river otters can sleep up to 18 hours a day.
	Me: I’m a 7-year-old male river otter named after Mount Shasta, CA. I was saved from the fur trade in Louisiana and found a new home at the Aquarium in 2013. How to find me: I’m the largest of the otters. I have large close-set eyes. Which of the three is me? Hobbies: I enjoy long afternoon naps, throwing leaves and sticks into the water.

【小题1】The passage mainly talks about________.

A．how to play with the otters in the zoo	B．how to protect river otters in the wild
C．the importance of protecting river otters	D．the river otter family at Aquarium of the Bay

【小题2】Which of the following is TRUE about Ryer?

A．He was born in February, 2014.	B．He has large close-set eyes.
C．He is the half-brother of Tahoe.	D．His fur is reddish in color.

【小题3】What do the three otters have in common?

A．They are all named after a place in California.	B．They were all born at the Oakland Zoo.
C．They can sleep at most 8 hours a day.	D．They enjoy playing with food and rocks.