The bat may seem an ordinary creature, but in fact it is an amazing animal. The bat has wings and is the only animal (1) ________ of true flight. There are many (2) ________ species of bat. In Britain (3) ______ there are fourteen types of bat, which ranges in sizes from a few inches to (4) ______ feet in wingspan.

          Bats are nocturnal animals (5) ______ become active only at dusk. Many species (6) ______ on a “radar” system to find their way around. The bat emits squeaks and then measures the echoes to “see” how far away any (7) ______ .

The (8) ______ of bats survive on a diet of insects while others eat fruit. There are two species which eat fish and there are even some bats which eat meat! Some vampire bats take blood (9) ______ their sleeping victims. These bats may carry the deadly disease rabies.

Bats are sociable creatures and form large colonies. Most bats (10) ______ throughout the winter months. Many people are afraid of bats without even seeing one. Perhaps if we learn more about these wonderful creatures, we will no longer fear them.

1. A. capable                  B. able                            C. possible           D. probable

2. A. differing                 B. contrast            C. different           D. conflicting

3. A. all                 B. alone                C. lonely               D. lonesome

4. A. various                   B. few                            C. little                 D. several

5. A. whose           B. who                           C. which               D. they

6. A. put               B. rely                            C. stand                D. confide

7. A. hindrance     B. barrier              C. obstacle            D. blockage

8. A. majority                 B. population                 C. amount            D. number

9. A. out               B. off                    C. of                     D. from

10. A. hibernate    B. sleep                C. hide                           D. rest