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    WASHINGTON, D.C. — Hungry pandas don’t particularly care whether there’s a partial government shutdown. The Washington National Zoological Park’s most famous residents still need to be fed, as do thousands of other animals, even as the facility closed its gates Wednesday.

The zoo will remain closed to the public. On Wednesday, the normally bustling (熙熙攘攘的) Connecticut Avenue gateway was locked tight. Just behind the fence, a statue of a giant panda that would normally be covered in climbing children sat alone and neglected. The zoo’s animal care staff will use the downtime to conduct comprehensive medical checks on the animals.

The partial government shutdown began on December 22. President Donald Trump’s demand for money for a border wall with Mexico has been the sticking point in passing funding bills for several government departments. Trump said Wednesday that the shutdown will last "as long as it takes."

With no signs that the shutdown will end soon, Washington’s tourism officials are working to ensure that tourists don’t cancel their trips entirely. The mayor’s office and Washington’s tourism bureau (旅游局) have released a list of private museums and off-the-beaten-path attractions for visitors including the Newseum, the National Museum of Women in the Arts, the Museum of the Bible, Ford’s Theatre and DAR Constitution Hall.

“We know that federal government shutdowns cause many disruptions for both residents and visitors, but we want to remind everyone that while the federal government might be closed, D.C. is open for business,” said Mayor Muriel Bowser.

The pandas were not available for comment.

1.Why are the animals waiting to be fed?

A.Because the government has been closed by Donald Trump.

B.Because the zoo makes a profit not enough to support the animals.

C.Because people’s interest in animals gradually declines.

D.Because the government has limited the budget of the zoo.

2.What conclusion can be made based on paragraph 3?

A.Most Americans do not support the president’s plan to build a wall on the border.

B.It might take a long time for lawmakers and the president to agree on a budget.

C.Lawmakers are working with the president to reopen the government quickly.

D.The government shutdown has caused many people to lose their jobs.

3.Why did the mayor’s office and Washington’s tourism bureau release the list of attractions?

A.To attract more visitors from other countries.

B.To reduce the effect of government shutdown.

C.To keep people away from the bustling zoo.

D.To call on citizens to learn about the country’s history and culture.

4.What does the author mean by “The pandas were not available for comment”?

A.The pandas’ needs were not as important as building the border wall.

B.The pandas were busy with cleaning up their own mess.

C.The pandas were innocent and the victims of the political fight.

D.The pandas were ignored and unavailable for visitors.