One of the most exciting parts of Halloween is getting pumpkins （南瓜） to decorate the inside and outside of your home.You might even enjoy carving out Jack O Lanterns and might even keep the pumpkins around until they are right at the end of looking good.So what do you do once it's time to deal with them？
A lot of people think that it's a good idea to throw them into the woods in order to feed them to wildlife.You would think that it's better to do that rather than throw them in the trash.However，this is why wildlife experts are warming against doing that.
While the idea is reasonable，it is actually causing a lot of harm to the local creatures.A myth seems to have built up that leaving pumpkins in woods helps wildlife.
One of the biggest issues is that these pumpkins are frequently eaten by hedgehogs （刺猬） that are looking to gain as much weight as possible in this time of the year before winter kicks in.However，the pumpkin is actually bad for their little stomachs，causing them to experience dehydration and diarrhoea，eventually causing them to lose weight，and in some cases their lives.
Of course，while Jack O Lanterns are lovely to look at，a lot of people throw them out without cleaning out any of the candles，plastic，or anything else that has been added as decorations.This can cause damage and can even be deadly to wildlife that end up eating these thrown-away pumpkins.The rotting pumpkins could attract wildlife that is not meant to be in that specific area，like rats.
If you're wondering what you should be doing with these old pumpkins instead，experts have some suggestions.You could try to compost （堆肥） them on your own at home.Another alternative is to ask a local farm if they want to accept them as donations.Just make sure that the way you deal with these pumpkins doesn't end up causing harm.
（1）What is a possible result of hedgehogs eating pumpkins？ CC
A．They put on weight.
B．Their health improves.
C．They get in danger.
D．Their diets change.
（2）What's the problem with used pumpkins？ AA
A．They are unfit to eat.
B．They can't break down easily.
C．They are not available in abundance.
D．They attract too much.
（3）What is the last paragraph mainly about？ DD
A．Pumpkin harm you should avoid.
B．Benefits coming from the old pumpkins.
C．Places where used pumpkins are needed.
D．Suggestions on dealing with used pumpkins.
（4）Which of the following can be the best tile for the text？ BB
A．Thrown-Away Pumpkins Attract Rats
B．Never Throw Old Pumpkins into Woods
C．Pumpkins Bring Great Fun to Holidays
D．Avoid Pumpkin Decorations for Holidays
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【答案】C；A；D；B
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