Question

【題目】 There are over 10,000 various species(種類) of birds across the world. These creatures are warm-hearted, can fly and lay eggs. From different sizes, communication skills, shapes, colors, to types of flight, the creatures are thought to be wonder.

Avocets

There are four different species of avocets found around the world. This bird is found in North and South America, Europe, and even Australia. They are seldom seen in other areas. They live in large groups, and have been known to become quite eager to fight, if they feel they are in danger.

Eastern bluebirds

These types of birds are around 6.5inches in length. Such birds are found mainly in gardens and woodlands with the arrival of spring. Male eastern bluebirds are bright blue and white. Female eastern bluebirds are gray. New York and Missouri have named this creature as their state bird.

Catbirds

Catbirds are known to copy the sounds of other birds. This bird is gray in color and has a shade of chestnut, just under its tail. There are different species of catbirds found in various parts of the world.

Doves

Doves are smaller than pigeons and have a longer tail in appearance. Doves are found throughout the world and these birds are also a symbol of peace. They feed on fruits, plants and seeds to survive.

There are many other beautiful and attractive birds which can be seen in nature. Birds would prefer to have their own freedom rather than be trapped in a cage, so if you think you can have it as a pet, you need to think again.

【1】What can be inferred about avocets?

A.They are rarely seen in Asia.B.They are about 6.5 inches in length.

C.They have a shade of chestnut.D.They are a symbol of romance and peace.

【2】Which birds can learn the speech of other birds?

A.Avocets.B.Eastern bluebirds.

C.Catbirds.D.Doves.

【3】Where is the text probably taken from?

A.A sports newspaper.B.A poster.

C.A travel guide.D.A science magazine.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】C

【3】D

【解析】

這是一篇說明文。文章主要向我們介紹了四種鳥的特性。

【1】細節(jié)理解題。根據Avocets部分的This bird is found in North and South America, Europe, and even Australia. They are seldom seen in other areas. 這種鳥在北美、南美、歐洲甚至澳大利亞都有發(fā)現(xiàn)。在其他地區(qū)很少見到。可知，這種鳥在亞洲很罕見。故選A項。

【2】細節(jié)理解題。根據Catbirds部分的Catbirds are known to copy the sounds of other birds.眾所周知，貓頭鷹會模仿其他鳥的聲音�？芍�，貓頭鷹會模仿其他鳥的聲音。故選C項。

【3】推理判斷題。根據第一段There are over 10,000 various species of birds across the world….From different sizes, communication skills, shapes, colors, to types of flight, the creatures are thought to be wonder. 世界上有1萬多種鳥類……從不同的體型、溝通技巧、形狀、顏色到飛行方式，這些生物都被認為是奇跡。具體介紹了四種鳥的特性�？赏浦�，文章有可能出自科學雜志。故選D項。