C．It lived for thirteen years.

D．It was born in 2000.

答案　A　[细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句". . . but only one goat gave birth and the newborn cloned kid died after seven minutes as a result of lung disease. "可知，这只羊死于肺部疾病。故选A。]

2．Jose Folch would agree that cloning ________.

A．is not suitable and should be banned

B．requires immediate attention

C．should be carried out cautiously

D．may help prevent animal extinction

答案　D　[细节理解题。根据第三段中Jose Folch说的话". . . cloning is the only possibility to avoid its complete disappearance. "可知，他认为克隆技术有助于防止动物灭绝。故选D。]

3．We can conclude from the passage that ________.

A．cloning has developed quickly in developed countries

B．no more animals will die out in the future

C．cloning makes it possible to preserve endangered species

D．cloning seldom results in physical problems for animals

答案　C　[推理判断题。阅读短文可知，这篇短文主要讲述了克隆技术在防止濒危动物灭绝方面的重要作用，根据短文最后一句话"Supporters believe cloning provides hope of keeping these endangered animals alive before they die out. "可知，克隆技术使得保护濒危物种成为可能。故选C。]

4．What's the best title for this passage?

A．Great Advancement in Cloning Goats

B．Difficulties in Saving Extinct Animals

C．Public Concerns about Cloning

D．Cloning Brought Back an Extinct Species for a While