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Fans of reptiles like snakes will want to pay more attention to a special vehicle that has recently hit the streets: the Super Green Turtle Machine.
Just like Batman has his Batmobile, Jesse Rothacker and Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary (FFRS) can be found touring Lancaster County in the Super Green Turtle Machine, a van with an important mission. Rothacker had co-written a song called “Super Green Turtle Machine” with musician Steven Courtney. The song became the inspiration for the van.
FFRS is celebrating its 12th year rescuing and advocating for reptiles and creatures of all shapes and sizes. The Super Greet Turtle Machine will be rolling out to upcoming Forgotten Friend programs and frequent reptile rescue calls. “We have more than 60 educational events already scheduled for 2016,” Rothacker mentioned. The programs will educate audiences of all ages about reptiles and other amazing animals that are often given a bad reputation.
“The idea behind the Turtle Machine is to take a marginalized animal group like reptiles and give them some positive publicity on social media,” Rothacker explained. When reptile fans see the van parked with its colorful turtle mascot(吉祥物) giving a thumb-up, they are invited to take a photo with the vehicle with their own thumbs up sign. “Lots of people will have an opportunity to tell their friends on Facebook and Twitter that they give reptiles a thumb-up,” Rothacker said. “Then they can post their pictures to social media with the tag Give Reptiles A Chance.” To sweeten the deal, FFRS will choose several winners from those who post photos for special prized such as T-shirts, books, and other reptile-related items.
In addition to the positive publicity, the Super Green Turtle Machine will serve a more practical purpose, as well. Rothacker and his team hope to make a few more changes to the van in the future. “The main work is done, but we’d love to finish her up,” Rothacker shared. “We have plans to add flashing caution lights for when we stop to help snakes and turtles cross the road.” Further enhancements to the Turtle Machine include adding extra tools to help with reptile rescue pickups and live educational events.
As FFRS is a non-profit, donations toward the Super Green Turtle Machine are tax deductible interested individuals may contribute at www. Forgottenfriend.org.
66. What can we learn from the passage about Jesse Rothacker?
A. He is good at composing songs. B. He has many batmobiles.
C. He cures creatures of all shapes and sizes. D. He works for FFRS.
67. What’s the mission of the Super Green Turtle Machine?
A. To roll out to the street for people to take pictures with.
B. To publicize reptiles positively and give them practical help.
C. To inspire people with the songs the van plays.
D. To choose the winners from those posting good photos
68. What does the underlined word “marginalized” in the 4th paragraph most probably mean?
A. Often neglected B. Highly endangered
C. Much valued D. Widely noticed
69. According to Rothacker, which of the following is NOT among the possible changes to the van?
A. Flashing caution lights B. Colourful turtle mascots
C. Tools for live educational events D. Reptile rescue pickup tools | 
