奇速英语

The sun was shining on the blue water. Ben and Sue were building a sand castle with Dad on the beach. Suddenly, they heard ___1___ loud noise coming from behind some rocks. The two kids ___2___ climbed onto the rocks and ___3___ over. They were so surprised at ___4___ they saw.

“Penguins (企鹅) ! I’ve never seen penguins on a beach!” shouted Ben. “Shhh! Be quiet ___5___ you’ll make them feel afraid.” Dad said in a low voice. “Those are African Penguins. This beach is ___6___ home.”

At that moment, Dad noticed a seabird walking ___7___ the penguin eggs near the rocks. He quickly drove it away.

“The seabird will eat the penguin eggs,” said Dad. “Come with me.”

They walked along the beach ___8___ they came to a small house with a sign saying Penguin Care Centre. “This is where I work. These African Penguins are in danger now. But luckily there are still ___9___ of them left in the world. My job is to take care of them.” Dad said.

“That’s great!” said Ben.

“Yes. The number of the penguins was once much ___10___ , but it isn’t very big anymore. One reason is that the penguin eggs ___11___ by seabirds and other animals. ___12___ is that the fishermen in this area catch too many fish. Penguins ___13___ find enough food for their babies. So the government is taking action to stop people ___14___ for a whole season every year.” Dad explained.

“Now we are trying our best ___15___ the penguin eggs. Do you want to help me?” Dad asked.

“Yes!” Ben and Sue both replied