(单选题)

Why does the federal government separate the infant from his mother?

A.Because they are illegal immigrants.

B.Because the government wants to stop others coming to America.

C.Because the infant’s mother is a criminal.

D.Because they are refugees.

参考答案：B

参考解析：

细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“In Texas an infant is separated from his mother by the federal government to deter others from coming.”可知，在德克萨斯州，联邦政府将一名婴儿与其母亲隔分开，以此警戒阻止其他人非法来到德克萨斯州。故选B。

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