It could almost be an act from a funny cartoon: A marmot (土拨鼠) jumps up with its mouth open in great surprise and stands on one foot. What was happening to the little one? A fox (狐狸) drew close silently from behind and was about to catch it!
This amazing picture, named "The Moment" was taken by Chinese photographer Yongqing Bao. It has won him the prize as Wildlife Photographer of the Year. He took the picture on a grassland in China's Qilian Mountains in early spring.
People say it's a powerful picture of both humor and horror! It includes the fun and danger of nature. For a photograph, it is quite simply the perfect moment.
In fact, Bao had watched the two animals for some time. Around an hour earlier before he caught the act, the marmot had noticed the fox. But it didn't find the fox lie low and still. Believing there was no risk of being seen, the marmot finally came out to find food. In a very short while, the fox ran forward. Thanks to his quick response (反应)，Bao was able to record nature's final match—a fight for living.
【小题1】The fox in the photo was going to ________.| A．run away | B．jump up |
| C．catch the marmot | D．surprise the marmot |
| A．won a great prize | B．was taken two years ago |
| C．was named "Wildlife" | D．was taken in early morning |
| A．荒诞 | B．疑惑 | C．愤怒 | D．恐惧 |
| A．patient and smart | B．clever but careless |
| C．brave and humorous | D．confident but serious |
