There’s a purpose behind the blobfish’s new title; it has become the new mascot for the Ugly Animal Preservation Society, an organization whose purpose is to preserve endangered ugly animals.

　　“We’ve needed an ugly face for endangered ugly animals for a long time and I’ve been amazed by the public reaction,” said the Society’s Simon Watt. “For too long cute animals have taken the limelight(风头) but now the blobfish will be a voice for those who always get forgotten.”They hope this new face will help the world know that we need to help preserve the populations of ugly animals too.

　　38.The biggest difference between the blobfish and most other fishes is that the blobfish_____ .

　　A. cannot be eaten by people

　　B. don’t have a swim bladder

　　C. only live at high sea levels

　　D. aren’t active in catching food

　　39.What makes the blobfish stay afloat?

　　A. Their skin.

　　B. Their tail.

　　C. Their mouth.

　　D. Their swim bladder.

　　40.We can learn from what Simon Watt said that _____ .

　　A. most ugly animals are in danger

　　B. the population of the blobfish is increasing

　　C. the blobfish have attracted the public’s attention

　　D. people knew nothing about the blobfish in the past

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