What do you want to be when you grow up? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a zoo? Zoos are fun to visit, so working at a zoo might be a fun job.

There are many different jobs for zoo workers. One job is to know what each animal eats and how to prepare its meals. All animals need food and water. Lions and bears do not eat the same kind of food. A diet expert (专家) knows what kind of food is best for each animal.

One of the most dangerous and important jobs in the zoo is working as trainers. Animal trainers need to understand how animals eat, sleep and move. Trainers teach zoo workers the safest way to feed the animals. When zoo animals get sick, trainers help the zoo doctor take care of the animals.

It is never too early to start planning for your future zoo job. You can begin by taking care of your own pet. Help your neighbors by pet sitting for them when they go on vacation. When you are older, you can volunteer in an animal shelter (收容所).

Teach yourself about animals by reading books and information on kids’ internet sites. Who knows? Someday you may work at a zoo and help other people enjoy the zoo as much as you can.

【小题1】Why do people want to work in a zoo?

A．Zoos cost a lot of money.	B．It’s easy to work in a zoo.
C．It’s fun to visit zoos.	D．Zoos are far away from cities.

【小题2】What are the two things all animals need?

A．Bees and honey.

B．Food and water.

C．Trees and rivers.

D．Fire and ice.

【小题3】What does a diet expert do?

A．Teach zoo workers to keep safe.	B．Take care of sick animals.
C．Provide weather information for zoos.	D．Choose the best food for animals.

【小题4】What is a zoo trainer’s job like?

A．It’s dangerous.

B．It’s boring.

C．It’s funny.

D．It’s easy.

【小题5】Where can you volunteer to help take care of animals?

A．In a nature park.

B．In an animal shelter.

C．In a pet hospital.

D．On a farm.